Winchester Model 94 .32 SPL

[red diem]

Hi,

I just found my grandfathers rifle stored away, it's a Winchester 94 .32 spl with a serial number 1813***. It's a pretty short barrel, and it's a lever action.

Does anyone know around what year these were produced? He passed away in 1976 and apparently he had it for many years before he died.

Thanks for any help.

 

[senior]

Without looking it up I'd guess 1950.
Sounds like a Standard 94 Carbine.

 

[migrant hunter]

There's a website, if I can remember where it is, that'll tell you. My .32 was from 1943.

 

[boogieman]

senior was close.The Winchester dates of manufacture book says 1951.It was one of 95505 rifles made that year

 

[Winnipeg Toymaker]

I got a Winnie carbine in 32Sp. dated 1949. I just love it.

 

[migrant hunter]

I put a tang sight on mine last night, can't wait to try it. I need to shoot a deer with it this year!

 

[red diem]

Thanks guys! It's in pretty good shape and I'm stoked to have it. They sure don't make em like they used to - it's heavy for the size and solid. Can't wait for deer season to take it out.

 

[dixda]

I have one from 1913. It was given to me in pieces.
After assembling it, I now have a cool old 94 in .32 Winchester Special. KD

 

[kamlooky]

Dang........

Eye know it's here somewhere but my neck is getting sore.
Dating your Winchester and when it was built.
How do I eye find it?
Trying to date my 1894 Winchester 30-30 I just acquired.
Seven digit and starts with 212###X.
Guessing mid fifties.
It's in superb shape.
How does one tell if the wood has been refinished?
I'm almost certain this rifle is original.
Screw heads are intact and not blemished as well.
Thanks to one and all for info.
L