Winchester Model 94 John Wayne Commemorative Large-Loop Carbine .32-40 Winchester Lever Action Rifle – 1981 Limited Edition
This Winchester Model 94 John Wayne Commemorative combines the classic Model 94 action with features that honor America’s most iconic western actor. Produced only in 1981, this carbine is one of 49,000 units chambered in .32-40 Winchester—the first factory-built Model 94 in that caliber since 1938. A satin electroless nickel receiver with detailed factory engraving, a large-loop lever, and a walnut stock inset with a bronze John Wayne medallion give the rifle its unmistakable tribute character.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 94 John Wayne Commemorative Large-Loop Carbine
Limited to a single-year production run, this rifle carries the “JW” serial prefix and features factory scroll and scene engraving. The left receiver panel depicts a stagecoach chase, while the right shows a cattle drive with John Wayne on horseback. A border listing 24 film titles frames both scenes, and a facsimile John Wayne signature accents the upper tang.
The large-loop lever mirrors the rifles Wayne favored on screen, offering ample clearance for gloved hands and contributing to the carbine’s distinctive profile. The straight-grip walnut stock and matching fore-end display crisp cut checkering and a satin finish, complemented by an inset bronze medallion bearing Wayne’s likeness.
A blued 18.5-inch steel barrel pairs with a ramped front blade and semi-buckhorn, elevation-adjustable rear sight for a traditional sight picture. Inside, the 1:16 RH twist barrel delivers five-round tubular-magazine capacity plus one in the chamber. The external hammer with half-cock notch serves as the primary safety, reflecting the original Model 94 design.
Winchester donated a portion of the original sales to the John Wayne Cancer Clinic at UCLA, adding another layer of historical interest for collectors. As the only factory Model 94 produced in .32-40 WCF after 1938, this commemorative remains a standout piece for Winchester enthusiasts and John Wayne admirers alike.