Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Commemorative .30-30, 26-inch Octagon Barrel, 8+1, 1968
This Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Commemorative is a limited-edition 1968 release produced in cooperation with the Buffalo Bill Memorial Association. It features factory scroll engraving with "Buffalo Bill" on the receiver side panels, a barrel marked "Buffalo Bill Commemorative," and a stock medallion bearing Buffalo Bill’s portrait. The rifle retains classic Model 94 configuration with a 26-inch octagon barrel, saddle ring, and bright-finished crescent steel buttplate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Surfaces show minimal evidence of prior use or handling. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Winchester "Buffalo Bill" Commemorative factory box with themed graphics
- Buffalo Bill Commemorative certificate (Buffalo Bill Memorial Association/Winchester-Western)
- Winchester "Buffalo Bill" Commemorative pamphlet/brochure
- Buffalo Bill portrait card insert
Created in 1968 as a limited edition, this Buffalo Bill Commemorative was produced with the Buffalo Bill Memorial Association and carries factory-applied embellishments that set it apart. The receiver side panels are engraved with "Buffalo Bill" amid scroll motifs, and the barrel is marked "Buffalo Bill Commemorative." A stock medallion with Buffalo Bill’s portrait completes the commemorative theme.
Built on the classic top-eject Model 94 action, this lever gun is chambered in .30-30 with an under-barrel tubular magazine offering 8+1 capacity. It wears a 26-inch octagon barrel and includes a saddle ring on the receiver, reinforcing its traditional configuration.
The walnut straight-comb stock and plain walnut forend show a gloss finish with no checkering, paired with a bright-finished crescent steel buttplate. Iron sights are fitted, with a semi-buckhorn rear sight and stepped elevator for adjustment.
This United States-made commemorative from the 1960s combines classic Model 94 handling with period-correct features and factory engraving. The rifle is complemented by its original box and commemorative paperwork, aligning it with the intended presentation of the series.