Winchester Model 94 Oliver F. Winchester Commemorative .38-55 Win Lever-Action, 24 in Octagon Barrel, Gold-Tone Engraved Receiver
This Oliver F Winchester special edition Model 94 is a 1980 Winchester factory commemorative produced in a documented run of 19,999 rifles, featuring OFW-prefix commemorative serialization. It stands out with a 24-inch octagon barrel of Winchester Proof Steel, a gold-tone plated and scroll-engraved receiver with period vignettes, and a walnut stock with an inlaid Oliver F. Winchester medallion. Presented in excellent condition, it retains its commemorative configuration and markings from New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
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: Minimal markings from previous handling/use. Bore is bright and clean. Refer to pictures.
What’s Included
- Original Winchester factory commemorative box with illustrated graphics and matching end label
- Winchester Model 94 owner's manual
- Commemorative insert/display card (as pictured)
Released as the Oliver F. Winchester Commemorative, this Model 94 lever-action was manufactured in 1980 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, with OFW-prefix commemorative numbering. Production was documented at 19,999 rifles, underscoring its limited-edition status.
The receiver and furniture wear a gold-tone plated finish with factory scroll engraving. The receiver panels include vignettes: the left shows W.R.A. Co. with a portrait medallion, and the right features a factory scene. A gold-tone forend cap completes the commemorative treatment, while the magazine tube end plug at the muzzle is blued to match the barrel and magazine tube.
The 24-inch octagon barrel is Winchester Proof Steel and carries period-correct markings, including the left-barrel legend: 'WINCHESTER • MODEL 94 • 38-55 WIN. • MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. • WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL.' It also bears the 'Oliver F. Winchester' script, with the tang marked 'MODEL 1894 WINCHESTER.'
Chambered in .38-55 Win., this rifle uses a full-length tubular magazine with 8-round capacity. Sights are traditional open style: a fixed front blade and an elevator-adjustable open rear. The straight-grip walnut stock features cut checkering and an inlaid Oliver F. Winchester medallion, with a 13.25-inch length of pull.