Winchester Model 94AE Big Bore Carbine .356 Winchester, 20-Inch, Blued, 7+1 (1991)
This Winchester Model 94AE Big Bore Carbine stands out for its .356 Winchester chambering and strengthened Big Bore design. Built in 1991 in New Haven, Connecticut, it features angle-eject operation without a cross-bolt or tang safety, a 20-inch carbine barrel with twin bands, and a full-length 7+1 tubular magazine. The top is factory drilled and tapped with plug screws, and the rifle wears straight-grip, checkered walnut with a factory Winchester-marked red recoil pad.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use. The receiver and barrel show blemishing and light scratches. The bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 94AE Big Bore Carbine rifle chambered in .356 Winchester
The Big Bore variant of the 94AE is built to handle the .356 Winchester cartridge. This rifle uses a full-length tubular magazine holding 7+1 rounds and feeds through a right-side loading gate. It retains the angle-eject receiver for right-side ejection and does not have a cross-bolt or tang safety.
The 20-inch carbine barrel is secured with twin barrel bands and is marked Winchester Proof Steel. Factory iron sights include a hooded ramp front and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with a step elevator for precise elevation changes. The receiver top is drilled and tapped at the factory and fitted with plug screws.
Construction details include a blued steel barrel and a blued receiver, complemented by Winchester "WP" proof marks. This example was manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, in 1991.
The furniture is straight-grip walnut with cut checkering for a secure hold. It is finished with a factory Winchester-marked red recoil pad with a black spacer, and the length of pull measures 13.5 inches.