Winchester Model 94 Ranger .30-30 Lever-Action Carbine, 20 Inch, Top-Eject, New Haven 1991
This Winchester Model 94 Ranger in .30-30 was manufactured in 1991 and represents the economy variation of the original Model 94 line introduced in the 1980s. It features classic carbine configuration with a 20-inch round barrel, top-eject receiver, and full-length tubular magazine. New Haven, Connecticut production by U.S. Repeating Arms Co. and strong bore condition make this example a solid, straightforward Model 94 Ranger for field or range use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratching, small blemishes, and areas of rust are present. The rifling is prominent and deeply cut with minimal wear from use. The bore is reflective, clean, and free of defects.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 94 Ranger .30-30 lever-action rifle
The Ranger series delivers the Model 94 experience in a no-frills package, maintaining the proven lever action while simplifying trim and finish. This example retains the traditional top-eject receiver with a right-side loading gate and a standard-size lever loop. Capacity is 6+1 with a full-length tubular magazine.
The 20-inch round barrel wears two barrel bands and is paired with an unhooded ramped front blade and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with elevator. The bore is excellent with sharp rifling, supporting consistent performance with .30-30 loads.
Stocked in straight-grip, uncheckered hardwood, this carbine has the classic Winchester profile. It is finished with a black, checkered hard-plastic buttplate bearing the Winchester logo, and a uniform blued finish on the barrel and receiver.
Production is New Haven, Connecticut under U.S. Repeating Arms Co. Barrel rollmarks include "WINCHESTER RANGER 30-30 WIN" and "MADE IN NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL." These markings confirm origin and model details consistent with early 1990s Ranger carbines.
In short, this 1991 Model 94 Ranger offers the recognizable handling of the Winchester carbine platform with the core features that matter: top-eject action, practical sighting setup, and a clean, mirror-bright bore.