Winchester Model 94 John Wayne Commemorative .32-40, 18.5" Saddle-Ring Carbine, Factory Engraved, JW-Prefix
The 1981 Winchester Model 94 John Wayne Commemorative pairs classic Model 94 handling with factory engraving and a distinctive coin-finish receiver. This example is chambered in .32-40 Winchester, an uncommon choice among late Model 94 commemoratives, and features the hallmark large-loop lever and saddle ring. It is in excellent condition with a mirror-bright bore, offering strong appeal to collectors of Winchester commemoratives and John Wayne editions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 94 John Wayne Commemorative factory cardboard box
This limited-edition Model 94 was produced in 1981 as the John Wayne Commemorative, with the standard edition listed at 49,000 units and serialized in the JW-prefix range. The round 18.5-inch blued barrel is roll-marked "JOHN WAYNE COMMEMORATIVE," and it feeds from an under-barrel tubular magazine for a 5+1 capacity in .32-40 Winchester.
The receiver wears a satin coin finish with factory-engraved panels depicting Western scenes and border text listing John Wayne film titles. The upper tang plate bears a facsimile John Wayne signature, providing clear, model-specific identification tied to the commemorative theme.
Configured as a saddle-ring carbine, this rifle includes the iconic large-loop lever, twin barrel bands, and an under-barrel tubular magazine. Sight regulation is handled by a blade front sight and an elevator-adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight for a period-correct profile.
The furniture consists of a straight-grip walnut stock and matching walnut forend. The stock is checkered and set with an inlaid medallion, and the length of pull measures 13.0 inches. The blued barrel and magazine tube contrast with the coin-finish receiver for a distinctive commemorative presentation.
Made in the United States during the 1980s, this Model 94 combines collectible features with a clean, mirror-bright bore and sharp rifling. The chambering in .32-40 Winchester adds further interest for collectors of Winchester lever guns and special editions.