Winchester 94 Information

Dutchie

Dutchie

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I obtained this 1894 20 inch Carbine in a recent transaction.

Hopefully I did not pay to much for it....

This is what I have found out about this particular rifle:

It has a "Modified shotgun style buttplate"

It has the twin Pre-64 single elevator screws. (Left and right side of the receiver)

It features an extended walnut fore end (Serials numbers 1,900,000 onward were the shorter version)

The "Tang" sight is a Lyman Combination sight marked "DA". I think it is a pre-1905 sight.

The barrel sight is a longer series 44 "Adjustable leaf rifle sight" (1916 on) graduated out to 2000 yards.

The post-64 Winchester model 94's begin with serial number 2,700,000.

The Winchester Book - George Madis 1977
Page 594 "Short rifles which were made on special order have barrels of rifle weight and seldom have saddle rings; while saddle rings would be fitted if ordered, the majority of short rifles were not thus provided."

Page 596
"Nickel steel barrels were proofed with loads from 25 to 50% greater then normal loads. The barrel was carefully inspected for signs of any possible weakness. If there was any sign of strain on the barrel, it was condemned"
 
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Very interesting! What is with that huge disk peep and that vernier on the barrel? Good on you for getting an old rifle with a lot of character.
I am looking forwards to what Mike Webb has to say about this. I guess that it will be at least worth $700, more if those sights are original.
 
I know '94's inside and out mechanically, but I'm not a $ guy. I do know that the ladder sight on the barrel is worth a lot on it's own.

Please don't actually use the sling point on the barrel band, They were not terrible strong.
 
Nice saddle ring carbine. Probably around 1928 production. It is in better then average condition as well. The barrel sight is a standard carbine sight as is the front sight. The tang peep looks period as well. The sling swivels look like factory Winchester also. I would say it is a $1000 rifle as is in my opinion. Most carbines of that vintage have little finish remaining. A keeper for sure.
It shouldn't have a saddle ring unless ordered with one as the ring was dropped as standard in 1926 I think but I stand to be corrected on that.
 
Mike;
Good evening to you sir, I trust this finds you well.

Although I'm always a bit reluctant to throw out prices without having a rifle in hand, I'd say that out here your price would be pretty close to right.

As you mention, the sling swivels look factory, the sights are correct and there's comparatively lots of finish left on it.

Anyway it's a pretty good representation of a carbine from that period for sure OP - well done.

The best to you all this summer.

Dwayne
 
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