Winchester 1894-1994 30WCF (30-30)

Product Description

Make: Winchester, Mfg. by U.S. Repeating Arms

Model: 1894 Centennial Grade I

Year of Manufacture: 1994

Caliber: 30 W.C.F.

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “—–MANUFACTURED BY THE—– / U. S. REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN, CT. USA”. The left shoulder of the barrel “–WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL– / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER” and a Winchester proof. The upper tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / –WINCHESTER–”. The top rear of the barrel is marked “30 W.C.F.”. The right shoulder of the barrel is marked “1894-1994”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The sides of the receiver have decorative border and scroll engraving and show game scenes. The grip cap is marked “WINCHESTER / 1894-1994”.

Barrel Length: 26” Half Round Half Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall beaded blade that is dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight has been removed and filled with a blank dovetail. The upper tang is equipped with an elevation adjustable peep aperture sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered wood with a capped forearm, capped pistol grip, straight comb, and a crescent blued buttplate. There are a few small nicks on the forearm. The belly shows a notable scratch and some compressions. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate, which shows some light oxidation at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is faint operational wear on the lever. The receiver is a bit cloudy. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine-Plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. The lever safety is present and functions properly. The receiver also contains a push safety that blocks the hammer from hitting the pin. The hammer has a half cock safety position. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.