*SOLD* Winchester 94 .30-30 Win Blue 26" *LIMITED EDITION HIGH GRADE CENTENNIAL*

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:

The Winchester Model 94 is one of the most iconic rifles in the company’s storied history, representing the epitome of the Winchester legacy. Known for its combination of rugged function and beautiful craftsmanship, the Model 94 has remained largely unchanged since its introduction. The rifle features a compact receiver that balances weight evenly between the hands, making it easy to carry and operate. The absence of an external lever hinge below the receiver ensures convenient one-handed carrying, while the smooth and effortless action allows for quick cycling of rounds, a crucial feature when hunting fast-moving game like whitetail deer. The Model 94 is a rifle that not only works exceptionally well but has proven its reliability for over a century.
 
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of this iconic design, Winchester produced a special limited edition Model 94 rifle in 1994. This limited edition features a half magazine with a half octagon and half round 26-inch barrel, alongside a classic pistol grip stock profile, echoing the style of the highly desirable Winchester "Ornamental Rifles" from the past. The rifle showcases exquisite craftsmanship, including detailed engravings of gold animal profiles on both sides of the receiver, executed in the factory's #6 engraving style. These features, paired with diamond-style "F" checkering on the stock and forearm, elevate this model to a true collector’s item.
 
The rifle’s elegant design is matched by its functionality. A Lyman #2 tang sight is drilled, tapped, and fitted to the top tang, replicating the appearance and functionality of many original Model 94s. While this modern version of the Model 94 maintains the original design, today’s advanced manufacturing technology ensures superior precision, tighter metal-to-wood fits, and more accurate tolerances than ever before. This Model 94 Limited Edition, limited to only 3,000 units worldwide and produced exclusively in 1994, is not just a firearm but a piece of history that stands above others in both beauty and performance. A true tribute to Winchester’s legacy, this rifle is both a prized collector’s piece and a reliable companion for the field.

Specifications:

Manufacturer: Winchester 
Model: 94 High-Grade Centennial Rifle
Serial: CNL1523
Date of Manufacture: 1994
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Finish: Blue 
Barrel Length: 26" Half Round Half Octagon  
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade with Brass Bead Front, Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear, and Lyman No. 2 Tang Mounted Rear
Stock/Grips: Deluxe Walnut Pistol Grip Stock with F-Style Checkering and Carving and Crescent Buttplate
Action: Lever-Action 
Markings: Standard / 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 borders and scroll engraving, and gold inlay game scenes are shown with gold borders. The grip cap is marked “WINCHESTER / 1894-1994”.

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