Winchester Model 94 Pre-64 Carbine .30-30 Lever Action Rifle – 20-Inch Barrel, 1952 Production
This pre-64 Winchester Model 94 Carbine offers the classic lines, forged steel strength, and milled parts that collectors seek. Made in 1952, it features the desirable 20-inch round barrel, a 7+1 tubular magazine, and factory side-mount tap holes neatly plugged at the factory. Clean bore, solid bluing, and its original walnut furniture make it a reliable shooter and a meaningful addition to any Winchester collection.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Good - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The receiver shows widespread scratches and handling marks, with scattered blemishes consistent with regular field use. The bluing on barrel and magazine tube remains uniform, and the walnut stock retains a smooth, straight-grip profile.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 94 Pre-64 Carbine rifle in .30-30
Built during the golden era of Winchester lever actions, this rifle carries a serial number in the 1.98-million range, dating it to 1952 production. That places it firmly within the pre-64 timeline, before Winchester switched to sintered metal receivers and stamped parts.
The receiver is forged carbon steel, fully blued, and fitted at the factory with four side-mount tap holes capped by plug screws—ready for a period-correct peep sight if desired. Milled internal components and an exposed hammer preserve the original feel and mechanical integrity of the legendary 94 action.
Its 20-inch Winchester Proof Steel barrel is paired with a 1:12 twist to stabilize traditional 150- and 170-grain .30-30 loads. A hooded ramp bead front sight teams with an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, giving the shooter familiar iron-sight alignment.
The straight-grip walnut stock and forearm show the classic carbine profile, capped by a steel buttplate with fine cross-checkering for solid shoulder contact. With a 13-inch length of pull and full-size build, the rifle balances quickly—a hallmark of the Model 94 design.