Winchester Model 94 Golden Spike Commemorative .30-30 Lever-Action Carbine, 20" Barrel, Gold-Tone Receiver
Winchester’s 1969 Golden Spike Commemorative Model 94 marks the centennial of the First Transcontinental Railroad with a distinctive, factory-engraved presentation. This limited-edition carbine features the GS-prefix serialization used exclusively for the run of approximately 69,996 rifles, combining collectible significance with the classic .30-30 Model 94 configuration.
Key commemorative elements include a gold-tone plated receiver and barrel bands, railroad-themed engraving with the dates 1869–1969, a right-buttstock inlaid medallion, and an underside plaque reading "OCEANS UNITED BY RAIL." The barrel is marked "GOLDEN SPIKE COMMEMORATIVE" with gold-filled lettering, underscoring its special-issue status from Winchester.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is pitting on the barrel just ahead of the receiver. The stock and forend show notable scratches. Exterior surfaces display scattered scratches and blemishes.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 94 Golden Spike Commemorative .30-30 lever-action rifle
This Golden Spike Commemorative is a factory-engraved, top-eject Model 94 carbine built in the United States in 1969. The GS-prefix serialization was unique to this edition, aligning with Winchester’s limited production of approximately 69,996 units for the centennial observance.
The receiver wears a gold-tone plated finish with border scrolls and a railroad spike motif bearing the dates 1869–1969. The underside plaque states "OCEANS UNITED BY RAIL," and the right-buttstock carries an inlaid commemorative medallion. The barrel legend reads "GOLDEN SPIKE COMMEMORATIVE" with gold-filled lettering, highlighting its special-issue status.
Built on the classic Model 94 carbine pattern, it features a 20" round steel barrel, a full-length tubular magazine with 7+1 capacity, and a saddle ring. Chambered in .30-30, it retains the external hammer and the proven lever-action system associated with the platform.
Sighting equipment consists of a hooded front sight and an elevation-adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. The straight-grip walnut stock and matching carbine forend complement the commemorative appointments, with a 13.5" length of pull. Markings include "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL."