Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this renowned lever-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Winchester Model 1894 Carbine.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1894 Carbine
Serial: 1488404
Date of Manufacture: 1948
Caliber: .30 WCF (.30-30)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 20" Round
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade on Ramped Base Front with Elevator Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Plain Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1894 carbine, produced between 1940 and 1964, represents a mature phase of one of America’s most successful lever-action rifles. By this period, the Model 94 had firmly established itself as a lightweight, fast-handling sporting carbine ideal for deer hunting and general field use. Carbines from this era were typically manufactured without the saddle ring that characterized many earlier examples, reflecting the rifle’s evolution from a utilitarian frontier arm to a civilian sporting firearm. Marked simply “Model 94” on the barrel, these carbines retained the classic tubular magazine, top-eject action, and compact carbine-length barrel that made the design so enduringly popular.
Model: 1894 Carbine
Serial: 1488404
Date of Manufacture: 1948
Caliber: .30 WCF (.30-30)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 20" Round
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade on Ramped Base Front with Elevator Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
Stock/Grips: Plain Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1894 carbine, produced between 1940 and 1964, represents a mature phase of one of America’s most successful lever-action rifles. By this period, the Model 94 had firmly established itself as a lightweight, fast-handling sporting carbine ideal for deer hunting and general field use. Carbines from this era were typically manufactured without the saddle ring that characterized many earlier examples, reflecting the rifle’s evolution from a utilitarian frontier arm to a civilian sporting firearm. Marked simply “Model 94” on the barrel, these carbines retained the classic tubular magazine, top-eject action, and compact carbine-length barrel that made the design so enduringly popular.
From a historical perspective, 1940–1964 production Model 94 carbines bridge the gap between traditional Winchester craftsmanship and the major manufacturing changes that followed in 1964. These rifles still feature forged receivers, machined internal components, and a level of fit and finish that many collectors associate with classic Winchester quality. As a result, pre-1964 carbines are especially desirable among enthusiasts, valued for both their shooting qualities and historical significance. Today, the 1940–1964 Winchester Model 1894 carbine stands as a benchmark of mid-20th-century American sporting arms, embodying reliability, simplicity, and the enduring appeal of the lever-action rifle.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1150548692 |
BidPrice: |
180 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-02-01 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
780 |




