Winchester Model 94 Carbine Top-Eject Lever-Action Rifle .30-30, 20 in Barrel (1948)
This Winchester Model 94 Carbine is a post-WWII, U.S.-made lever-action rifle chambered in .30-30 (marked 30 W.C.F.). It features the classic top-eject/open-top receiver configuration and a 20 in steel barrel with Winchester proof markings. This example is dated to 1948 and is equipped with traditional open sights, including a hooded front sight and a barrel-mounted folding rear sight with a stepped elevator.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to pictures.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 94 Carbine top-eject lever-action rifle
This Model 94 is built with a blued steel receiver and barrel and uses a lever-action, hammer-fired system with an external hammer. The carbine configuration includes barrel band fore-end retention and a tubular magazine under the barrel.
The sight setup is straightforward and period-correct for the configuration listed: a protected hooded front sight paired with a barrel-mounted open rear sight. The rear sight uses a folding leaf and stepped elevator for elevation adjustment.
The wood furniture is plain and uncheckered on both the stock and fore-end, and it is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate. The listed length of pull is 13.0.
Markings on the barrel include “WINCHESTER”, “MODEL 94”, “30 W.C.F.”, “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, “TRADE MARK”, and “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA”. The receiver shows the Winchester proof mark in the oval “WP”-style. The observed serial number is 1529515.