Winchester Model 94 Golden Spike Commemorative .30-30, 20 Inch, Gold-Plated Receiver, 1969 Lever-Action Carbine
This Winchester Model 94 Golden Spike Commemorative is a 1969 limited-edition carbine honoring the transcontinental railroad centennial. It features a factory gold-plated receiver and barrel bands, commemorative engravings with "1869" and "1969" flanking a spike motif, and a walnut stock with an inlaid medallion depicting the Promontory Summit ceremony. The right receiver wall is drilled and tapped for side mounting (three holes), and the barrel markings include "GOLDEN SPIKE COMMEMORATIVE." Part of the GS-prefix commemorative serial run, it comes with its factory box, manual/brochure, and certificate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and blemishes are present from prior handling. Surfaces present well overall.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 94 Golden Spike Commemorative factory box with centennial artwork
- Winchester Model 94 Golden Spike Commemorative manual/brochure
- Winchester Golden Spike Commemorative certificate
This commemorative Model 94 is configured as a classic top-eject carbine with a saddle ring, a 20-inch round Winchester Proof Steel barrel, and a full-length tubular magazine. Capacity is 6+1. The blued barrel contrasts with the factory gold-plated receiver and barrel bands, and the buttplate is gold-colored with checkering.
Engraving includes decorative scroll borders and the dates "1869" and "1969" flanking a spike on the receiver, with an inset underside plate engraved "OCEANS UNITED BY RAIL." The walnut straight-grip stock carries an inlaid medallion depicting the Promontory Summit ceremony, matching the commemorative theme.
Sighting equipment consists of a ramped front sight and a semi-buckhorn rear sight with an elevator. The right receiver wall is drilled and tapped for side mounting (three holes), maintaining period-correct Model 94 configuration while accommodating side-mount hardware if desired.
Barrel markings read "WINCHESTER — MODEL 94 30-30 WIN. — MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. — WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL" and "GOLDEN SPIKE COMMEMORATIVE," confirming the factory commemorative issue. This series used GS-prefix commemorative serial numbering specific to the Golden Spike run.