Winchester Model 1894 Carbine .30-30 (30 W.C.F.), 20 inch Nickel Steel Barrel, Pre-64, 1909 Production, Tang-Mounted Aperture Sight
This 1909 Winchester Model 1894 Carbine stands out as an early, pre-64 example in .30 W.C.F. (.30-30) with a 20 inch round carbine barrel and full-length tubular magazine. It features a tang-mounted aperture rear sight, a plugged rear barrel sight dovetail, and desirable nickel steel barrel markings denoting smokeless-powder construction. A classic top-eject carbine with straight-grip walnut furniture and a steel carbine buttplate, it offers a notable period configuration with a respected sight upgrade.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows finish loss with surface rusting present throughout. The rear barrel sight has been removed and the dovetail is neatly filled with a plug. A tang-mounted aperture sight is installed on the receiver. A couple of screws are missing.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1894 Carbine rifle chambered in .30-30 (30 W.C.F.)
- Tang-mounted aperture rear sight (installed)
- Rear barrel sight dovetail filler plug (installed)
The carbine configuration includes a 20 inch round barrel, a full-length tubular magazine, and a 6+1 capacity. It retains the classic top-eject receiver with a right-side loading gate, delivering the handling and cycling characteristics associated with early Model 1894 carbines.
The barrel is marked "30 W.C.F." and "NICKEL STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER.", indicating Winchester’s nickel steel construction intended for smokeless loads. These rollmarks are key identifiers for period-correct barrels on early 1894s.
Sighting is set up with a tang-mounted aperture rear and a plain front blade. The rear barrel sight has been removed and the dovetail is plugged, giving a clean sight line tailored to the tang aperture.
The stock is straight-grip walnut with a steel carbine-style buttplate. A checkered hammer spur aids manipulation, and the length of pull measures 13.0 inches. The overall setup reflects a traditional, fast-handling carbine layout.
Manufactured in 1909 in the United States, this is a pre-64 Winchester 1894, combining early production features with a period-appropriate sight upgrade for practical field use or collection.