Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine .30-30, 20 Inch Round Nickel Steel Barrel, Blued, 1927
This 1927 Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine is a classic .30-30 lever-action with hallmark carbine features and period markings. It pairs a 20 inch round nickel steel barrel marked "NICKEL STEEL - 30 W.C.F." with a blued forged steel receiver, top-eject design, and a full-length tubular magazine. Winchester oval WP proofs on the barrel and receiver, a tang marked "MODEL 94 - WINCHESTER -", and the left-side saddle ring and stud round out an authentic 1920s configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is in solid condition. There is widespread finish wear with patina, along with scratches and blemishes on the surfaces. The rifling is defined but shows blemishes throughout.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine rifle chambered in .30-30
The carbine configuration features a 20 inch round nickel steel barrel, two barrel bands, and a full-length tubular magazine with a 7+1 capacity. The receiver is the classic top-eject pattern with an external hammer and smooth lever action.
Stock furniture includes a straight-grip walnut buttstock with a steel carbine buttplate and a walnut carbine forearm. Length of pull is 13.0 inches. The rifle wears a blued finish over its forged steel receiver and steel components.
Iron sights are period-correct: a pinned blade front sight set in the front barrel band and a sporting/buckhorn rear sight with a stepped elevator for elevation adjustments.
Markings and proofs are clear identifiers of its era. The tang reads "MODEL 94 - WINCHESTER -", and the barrel is marked "NICKEL STEEL - 30 W.C.F." Winchester oval WP proofs are present on both the barrel and the receiver. A saddle ring and stud are fitted on the left side of the receiver.