Winchester Model 94 Classic .30-30 Lever-Action Rifle, 26-Inch Octagon Barrel, Factory Engraved, 1967, 8+1
This 1967 Winchester Model 94 Classic stands out with its 26-inch octagon barrel, factory scroll engraving with gold accents, and traditional top-eject action with a left-side saddle ring. It features a full-length 8+1 tubular magazine, a non-uniform finish with the magazine tube and forward barrel flats/muzzle bright/in-the-white rather than blued, and straight-grip walnut furniture. Produced in the Classic series from 1967 to 1970, it represents a distinctive, period-correct configuration from Winchester’s New Haven, Connecticut production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes visible on the exterior surfaces. Finish is non-uniform; the magazine tube and forward barrel flats/muzzle are bright/in-the-white rather than blued, suggesting the blue has been removed or parts have been refinished or replaced.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 94 Classic .30-30 lever-action rifle
Manufactured in 1967, this rifle is part of Winchester’s Classic series, produced from 1967 to 1970 with approximately 47,000 made across both barrel lengths. It was built in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, and carries period-correct markings including "WINCHESTER — MADE IN U.S.A." and "30-30" on the barrel near the receiver.
The configuration centers on a 26-inch octagon barrel paired with a full-length tubular magazine for an 8+1 capacity. The action is the traditional top-eject Model 94 design and includes a left-side saddle ring, keeping with classic Winchester carbine and rifle features of the era.
Factory embellishment includes scroll engraving with gold-filled borders on the receiver and a gold "Model 94 Winchester Classic" script on the barrel. This example shows a non-uniform finish: the magazine tube and forward barrel flats/muzzle are bright/in-the-white rather than blued, suggesting the blue has been removed or parts have been refinished or replaced. It retains a gold/brass-tone loading gate, adding visual contrast while retaining a classic look.
Sighting equipment consists of a semi-buckhorn rear sight with a stepped elevator and a dovetailed front blade. Furniture is straight-grip, smooth walnut with a rifle-style fore-end cap, and the length of pull measures 13 inches for a traditional shoulder fit.