Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Commemorative .30-30, 26-Inch Octagon Barrel, Black Chrome Receiver, Nickel-Plated Accents
Winchester's 1968 Buffalo Bill Commemorative is a factory-engraved Model 94 lever-action honoring William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. This rifle is the 26-inch octagon-barrel configuration with a full-length magazine tube, WC-prefix serial range, and period-correct commemorative details including receiver scrollwork, stock medallion, and special inscriptions. Proceeds from original sales supported the Buffalo Bill Museum.
The rifle features a blued steel barrel and magazine, a black chrome receiver with engraved "Buffalo Bill" script, and silver-toned nickel-plated hardware throughout. The right buttstock bears the inlaid Buffalo Bill medallion, and the top tang is inscribed "W. F. Cody Chief of Scouts." Chambered in .30-30, it retains classic Model 94 handling with open sights and a left-side saddle ring.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle appears well maintained. There are small scratches on the stock and fore-end.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Commemorative rifle
Introduced in 1968, this commemorative Model 94 was produced in collaboration with the Buffalo Bill Memorial Association, with a total of 112,923 rifles and carbines manufactured. This example is the 26-inch rifle configuration specified for the series, identified within the WC-prefix serial range used for the commemoratives.
Its 26-inch octagon steel barrel is stamped "30-30" and "Buffalo Bill Commemorative" and is paired with a full-length magazine tube for a 7+1 capacity. Sight regulation follows classic Model 94 form: a fixed blade front in a dovetail and a semi-buckhorn rear with an elevator.
The receiver wears factory scroll engraving with "Buffalo Bill" script, complemented by a black chrome finish that contrasts the blued barrel and magazine. The top tang carries the inscription "W. F. Cody Chief of Scouts." Matching silver-toned nickel-plated components include the buttplate, fore-end cap, saddle ring, loading gate, hammer, and trigger.
The walnut stock set presents a smooth, uncheckered straight grip with a gloss finish and a crescent buttplate. The right buttstock displays the inlaid Buffalo Bill medallion specific to this commemorative. Length of pull measures 14 inches, and the rifle retains the left-side saddle ring.