Winchester Model 94 .30-30 Illinois Sesquicentennial "Land of Lincoln" Commemorative Lever-Action Carbine, 20 Inch, 1968, Factory Engraved
This 1968 Winchester Model 94 Illinois Sesquicentennial commemorative is a factory-engraved, limited-edition .30-30 carbine marking the state’s 150th anniversary. It features polished blued steel with gold-finished accents, dedicated "Land of Lincoln" receiver motifs, and an inlaid stock medallion. It comes in excellent condition and includes the original Winchester box and manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Only minimal handling is evident.
What’s Included
- Winchester factory box (red/black checkered with Winchester logo)
- Original manual
Issued in 1968 to commemorate Illinois’ 150th anniversary, this Model 94 is part of the Illinois Sesquicentennial "Land of Lincoln" series. Production is reported at 37,648 units, manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut, and typically found in the IS-prefix serial range for this edition.
The carbine configuration includes a 20-inch round barrel, full-length tubular magazine with a 6+1 capacity, and two barrel bands. It wears iron sights with a hooded ramp front and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear. The length of pull is 13.5 inches, and overall length is approximately 38 inches.
Polished blued steel is complemented by a factory gold-finished saddle ring, loading gate, and trigger, along with a gold-tone checkered buttplate. The straight-grip walnut stock and smooth walnut carbine forend present the commemorative inlaid medallion marked "150 Years of Progress."
Factory engraving features light scrollwork with a "Land of Lincoln" script and Lincoln profile on the left receiver panel, with light scrolls on the right. The barrel is inscribed "ILLINOIS SESQUICENTENNIAL 1818–1968." Markings include "WINCHESTER - MODEL 94 - 30-30 WIN." and "MADE IN NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. - WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL."