Winchester Model 1894
post-64

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Introduction | I. History of Winchester Rifles | II. Models |  III. Variations | IV. Outline of Features | V. Condition  | VI. Diagrams

STEP 1
Which Model-Configuration of 1894 Rifle do You Have?

Step 1: Determine the 94 Model of firearm

There are 17 Model Configurations of the post-64 Model 94 Winchester.  There are also several variations within some of those models.  The standard ("Traditional") 94 carbine was a lever action and had a plain walnut stock, with a shotgun-type buttplate.  Deluxe varieties have checkered stocks and may have a pistol grip and/or other added features, as many different options were available for each of these  94 models. 

Barrel length is one criteria that will be used to differentiate among the different 94 Model configurations.  Barrel length is measured from the end of the barrel tip at the muzzle (below and in front of the front sight), to the end of the barrel threads (beyond where the barrel inserts into the receiver in the middle of the gun - SEE PICTURE BELOW).  In the 94 Winchester, you can measure from the top of the receiver from where the bolt opening ends, to the barrel tip, to get an accurate overall barrel length.  As an example, in the Carbine which has a 20" barrel, the measurement from the barrel tip to the receiver front is only 19 1/4 ".  In order to add the distance of the barrel threads, you need to keep measuring into the receiver until you reach the end of the threads at the bolt/receiver opening (see where arrow points to in picture below).  This will give you the correct barrel length measurement.

Other features that will be used to differentiate among 94 models will be caliber, stock type, barrel type, saddle ring, finger lever type, bluing, butt plate type, and scope-mounting features.  Use the following Key to determine which model (configuration) of gun you have.  Start at "a" and then select one of the "a" choices.  Follow the STEPS through the key to determine your rifle model type.  Then confirm with the overall descriptions and variations.  These guns were very popular and some have gone through numerous hands.  Each owner had an opportunity to modify the gun, add parts, change parts, and remove features.  Be alert for such modifications, and remember that any modification from the original probably decreases value.  Also note that for some special order post-64 models the highest value is retained only when the gun is still new-in-the-box (NIB).

If you need help determining the correct names  of the parts that make up your gun, examine the Parts Diagram by Clicking Here.

Easy Key
  Find the parameter that fits your gun in section "a, b, c, d or e" by following the links indicted. 
   When you have the model determined, proceed to Step 2.

Section a

a1. My gun is a lever action with a barrel that is EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 20" in length .  ---  Go to section b

    a2. My gun is a lever action 94 Winchester with a barrel LESS THAN 20" LONG.  The barrel  can be either 18", 17.75", or 16"in length. 
(Select from the following choices)

        a2.a. My barrel is 18" long with a 3/4 magazine, plain stock and with quick detachable scope mount - You have a Timber Scout

Win. 94. Illustration courtesy of U.S. Repeating Arms Co., Inc.

         a2.b.  My barrel is 18" long  and is a 30-30 or 44 mag with 3/4 magazine and open sights.   You have a  Pack Rifle

 Go to STEP 2

        a2.c. My barrel is 17.5" long; it is a ported barrel and the caliber is .444 Marlin - You have a Timber Carbine

Win. 94. Illustration courtesy of U.S. Repeating Arms Co., Inc.

 Go to STEP 2

        a2.d. My barrel is 16" long, with a dove-tailed front sight - You have a Trapper Carbine

Win. 94. Illustration courtesy of U.S. Repeating Arms Co., Inc.

 Go to STEP 2

Section b

b1. My  lever action 94 rifle has a barrel length that is exactly 20" long ---  Go to section c

Winchester 94 with barrel  20" in length

b2. My rifle is a lever action 94 with a barrel THAT IS  GREATER THAN 20" long. 
(Select from the following choices)

   b2.a. My lever action 94 rifle has a 24" barrel

   b2.a-1. Your 94 has a 24" barrel and plain walnut stock without checkering - You have a  Standard  Winchester 94 Carbine.  The barrel will be round, the stock plain walnut, and the buttplate will be carbine style.  The forearm is also plain walnut, uncapped, and with a single barrel band.  The gun is blued, and those made prior to 1982 will have top ejection while those after 2003 will be fitted with a top-tang safety. 

 Go to STEP 2

            b2.a-2.  Your 94 has a 24" barrel, has fancy grade X walnut stock that is checkered, is 30-30, 44 Mag or .480 Ruger caliber,  is drilled for a scope, and has a flat butt plate. You have a  Traditional CW Winchester 94 . 

  b2.a-3. Your 94 has a 24" barrel; the caliber is 7-30 Waters and the rifle has a fancy (select) checkered walnut stock  - You have a  XTR Winchester 94 Carbine.  The gun is blued, the barrel will be round, the stock fancy (select) checkered walnut, and the buttplate will be carbine style.  The forearm is with a single barrel band and the front sight has a dove-tail blade. 

Win. 94. Illustration courtesy of U.S. Repeating Arms Co., Inc.

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    b2.a-4. Your 94 has a 24" round barrel, pistol-grip checkered walnut stock in either 30-30, 357 magnum, 44 magnum, or 45 LC caliber - You have a  Legacy Round Winchester 94 Carbine.  The gun is blued, the barrel will be round, the stock fancy (select) semi-pistol grip  checkered walnut, and the buttplate will be carbine style.  The forearm is with a single barrel band and checkered and the rifle is drilled and tapped for a scope. 

Win. 94. Illustration courtesy of U.S. Repeating Arms Co., Inc.

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     b2.a-5. Your 94 has a 24" half-round half-octagon barrel, pistol-grip checkered walnut stock in  30-30 caliber, with deep engraving on both sides of the blued receiver.  The left receiver side has an early Winchester Arms crest while the right side has the words " Two Hundred Years, Oliver F. Winchester"  and the dates "1810-2010" in gold.    - You have a  Custom Grade Winchester 94 Carbine.  The gun is deep blued, the stock is fancy (select IV-V) straight grip  checkered walnut, and the buttplate will be curved metal.  The forearm is with a single barrel band and checkered and the rifle has a buckhorn rear sight and Marble's gold bead front sight. 

Win. 94. Illustration courtesy of U.S. Repeating Arms Co., Inc.

 Go to STEP 2

       b2.a-6. Your 94 has a 24" half-round half-octagon barrel, pistol-grip checkered walnut stock in  30-30 caliber, with deep engraving on both sides of the blued receiver.  The left receiver side has an early Winchester Arms crest while the right side has the words " Two Hundred Years, Oliver F. Winchester"  and the dates "1810-2010" in gold.  If the top of the bolt has Oliver F. Winchester's signature,  - You have a  High Grade Winchester 94 Carbine.  The gun is deep blued, the stock is fancy (select IV-V) straight grip  checkered walnut, and the buttplate will be curved metal.  The forearm is with a single barrel band and checkered and the rifle has a buckhorn rear sight and Marble's gold bead front sight. 

Win. 94. Illustration courtesy of U.S. Repeating Arms Co., Inc.

 Go to STEP 2

     b2.b. My lever action 94 rifle has a 26" barrel

       b2.b-1. Your 94 has a 26" barrel with a plain walnut straight stock.  The rifle is blued, scrolled receiver with a long forearm , forend cap and full magazine with a hanger- You have a  Classic Winchester 94 Carbine. 

       Win. 94. Illustration courtesy of U.S. Repeating Arms Co., Inc.

         b2.b-2. Your 94 has a 26" barrel in 38-55 caliber, with a fancy walnut straight stock with checkering.  The rifle is engraved and can have a half-round half-octagon barrel and gold inlay- You have a  Heritage Winchester 94 Carbine. 

 Go to STEP 2

       b2.b-3. . Your 94 has a 26" barrel and semi-pistol grip walnut stock -  The barrel will be octagon (either blued or case colored) and the rifle will have a tang sight (see picture below) You have a  Legacy Winchester 94 Carbine.

 Go to STEP 2

       b2.b-4.  Your 94 has a 26" barrel and high grade custom walnut stock, and is 30-30 caliber - You have a  Centennial Limited Edition Winchester 94 Carbine. 

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Section c

c1.  My gun has a wood stock and a 20" barrel, with a whole wood stock -   Go to section d. 

  c2. If your rifle has a laminated stock and is a 30-30 caliber  You have a  Winchester 94 Win-Tuff Rifle. 

 Go to STEP 2

    c3.  My gun has black synthetic stock and is a 30-30, 357 mag, 44 mag or 45 Colt caliber.  You have a  Winchester 94 Black Shadow Rifle. 

Win. 94. Illustration courtesy of U.S. Repeating Arms Co., Inc.

Section d

  d1.  If your gun has a 20" barrel, with a regular wood stock -  Go to section e. 

  d2. My gun has a 20" barrel with a fancy walnut stock and forearm that are checkered.  (Select from the following choices)

            d.2.a.  Your 94 is 30-30, 44 Mag or .480 Ruger caliber, fancy deluxe grade XX walnut stock that is checkered, is drilled for a scope and has a flat butt plate. You have a  Traditional CW Winchester 94 . 

 e.e. Your 94 has a large loop lever, 20" round barrel, plain walnut stock, roll engraved receiver,  in either 32 win special, 38-55, 44 magnum, or 45 LC caliber - You have a  Wrangler Winchester 94 Carbine. 

Win. 94. Illustration courtesy of U.S. Repeating Arms Co., Inc.

 Go to STEP 2

Continue to Step 2 and the Variations of Models

Introduction | I. History of Winchester Rifles | II. Models |  III. Variations | IV. Outline of Features | V. Condition  | VI. Diagrams