Winchester Model 1894 Carbine .30-30, 20-Inch, 1912 Top-Eject, Blued Walnut, 6+1
Classic early-20th-century Winchester Model 1894 Carbine chambered in .30-30, manufactured in 1912. This solid-frame, top-eject carbine features a 20-inch round barrel, full-length tubular magazine, and two barrel bands. It retains Winchester WP oval proofs on the barrel and receiver ring, the period-correct tang legend, and standard carbine furniture in walnut with a steel buttplate. Custom touches include an eyelet-style sling attachment and hand-carved "HL" initials on the buttstock.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. Rust and pitting are present. The wood stock is badly damaged. The handguard is not fitting properly to the receiver.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1894 Carbine chambered in .30-30 (1912 manufacture)
- Installed eyelet-style sling attachment
This carbine presents the classic 1894 configuration: a 20-inch round barrel, two barrel bands, and a full-length tubular magazine with a 6+1 capacity. It uses the standard oval lever loop and a steel carbine buttplate without a trap door. The solid-frame, top-eject design reflects early Model 1894 carbine build features.
Factory markings and proofs remain clear, including the Winchester WP oval proofs on both the barrel and the receiver ring. The upper tang shows the correct period legend: "MODEL 1894 - WINCHESTER - TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF." The loading gate and screw pattern align with early 20th-century production characteristics.
Sighting equipment is the traditional carbine setup: a fixed blade front sight on the front barrel band and a barrel-mounted folding leaf rear sight with an elevator. The length of pull measures 13.0 inches, offering a straightforward, carbine-length handling profile.
Construction is true to Winchester materials of the era, with a blued carbon steel barrel and receiver paired with walnut furniture. The straight-grip, uncheckered stock and walnut carbine fore-end complete the period-correct look and feel.
Notable individual touches include an eyelet-style sling attachment installed on the underside of the receiver and hand-carved "HL" initials on the right side of the buttstock. These features distinguish this example while preserving its early Winchester carbine character.