Winchester Model 94 Lone Star Commemorative .30-30 Lever-Action Rifle, 26-Inch Octagon Barrel, Gold-Tone Receiver (1970)
This 1970 Winchester Model 94 Lone Star Commemorative honors the 125th anniversary of Texas statehood (1845–1970). It features a 26-inch octagon Winchester Proof Steel barrel with a gold-filled "LONE STAR COMMEMORATIVE" inscription, a gold-tone receiver, and factory inlaid medallions. Built on the classic top-eject Model 94 pattern with a half-length tubular magazine, it combines hallmark commemorative detailing with traditional Winchester craftsmanship.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape with various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 94 Lone Star Commemorative .30-30 lever-action rifle
Factory-produced as a limited-edition commemorative, this Model 94 was issued to mark Texas statehood’s 125th anniversary. It falls within the LS-prefix commemorative serial block and carries Winchester’s period commemorative treatment, including a blued and gold-tone finish and distinctive trim.
The 26-inch octagon barrel is made of Winchester Proof Steel and bears the rollmark "Made in New Haven, Conn. U.S.A. – Winchester Proof Steel." The barrel is further distinguished by a gold-filled "LONE STAR COMMEMORATIVE" inscription that identifies the series at a glance.
Commemorative details include gold-tone receiver sideplates and trim, factory inlaid "Lone Star Commemorative" and "Winchester Repeating Arms" medallions, and a factory saddle ring. The rifle follows the classic top-eject Model 94 pattern with a half-length tubular magazine for a 6+1 capacity.
Sighting is traditional with a dovetailed blade front and an elevator-adjustable semi-buckhorn rear. The straight-grip walnut stock and matching walnut forend present a smooth finish, inlaid medallions, and a 13.5-inch length of pull.