Winchester Model 94 “Antique” Saddle Ring Carbine .30-30 Lever-Action, 1964 Limited 70th Anniversary Edition
Produced for only one year to mark the Model 94’s 70th anniversary, this Winchester “Antique” Saddle Ring Carbine combines a case-colored, factory-engraved receiver with the trusted .30-30 chambering that made the platform famous. Limited to serial numbers 2,700,000–2,797,428, it represents one of the scarcer post-war Model 94 variants and offers collectors a tangible link to Winchester’s storied lever-action heritage.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This carbine exhibits light handling wear and a few small surface scratches consistent with careful use.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 94 “Antique” Saddle Ring Carbine in .30-30
Winchester produced the 70th-anniversary “Antique” series only in 1964, making this carbine a limited-edition piece within a defined serial block. With an estimated production of under 100,000 units, examples remain relatively hard to find, especially in original condition.
The forged steel receiver wears a bone-char color case-hardened finish highlighted by factory light scroll engraving on both flats. A brass-plated loading gate and matching saddle ring provide distinctive visual contrast and reinforce its commemorative character.
A 20-inch round barrel of Winchester Proof Steel is paired with a full-length tubular magazine for the traditional 5+1 capacity. The barrel retains its factory blue, complementing the case colors of the receiver.
Sighting is handled by a ramped blade front sight with hood and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, giving shooters the classic iron-sight picture expected of a Model 94. The top-eject action stays true to John M. Browning’s original design, ensuring reliable cycling with standard .30-30 loads.
The straight-grip walnut stock carries an oil finish and ends in a steel serrated buttplate. Its 13.25-inch length of pull offers familiar handling for most shooters while preserving the carbine’s traditional profile.