Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this lever-action rifle for a penny start auction, this is the Winchester Repeating Arms Company Model 94AE chambered in .45 Colt w/ 16.25" Trapper Barrel, Angle Ejection & Walnut Stock.
According to the owner, this example remains in "NEW OLD STOCK" condition, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Company (New Haven, CONN., U.S.A.)
Model: Model 94AE (Model 1894 Angle Eject Trapper)
Serial: 6529081
Model: Model 94AE (Model 1894 Angle Eject Trapper)
Serial: 6529081
Caliber: .45 Colt (.45 Long Colt)
Finish: Original Factory Blued Finish
Barrel Length: 16.25" Round Steel Barrel (Winchester Proof Steel)
Optics/Sights: Semi-Buckhorn Elevator Adjustable Rear Sight w/ Blade Front Sight & Receiver Drilled & Tapped for Scope Mounts
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Walnut Straight-Grip Buttstock w/ Rubber Recoil Pad & Matching Smooth Walnut Forend
Action: Lever-Action Carbine w/ Angle Ejection (AE), Full-Length Tubular Magazine, Cross-Bolt Safety & Exposed Hammer
Markings: Underside receiver frame forward of loading gate stamped w/ serial "6529081"; barrel left side roll-marked "WINCHESTER MODEL 94AE CAL. 45 COLT", "- MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL -"; barrel top roll-marked "WINCHESTER TRADEMARKS LICENSED FROM OLIN CORP."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1983, Winchester introduced the "Angle Eject" (AE) redesign of John Browning's timeless Model 1894 lever-action platform. By modifying the bolt geometry and machining the ejection port to toss spent cartridge cases out at a 45-degree angle rather than straight up, Winchester solved the historic challenge of mounting optical scopes directly over the receiver center line on a Model 94. The Trapper variant—featuring a compact 16.25-inch barrel and full-length magazine tube—combined fast-handling carbine ergonomics w/ classic lever-gun reliability. Chambered in popular pistol calibers like .45 Colt, the Model 94AE Trapper earned an iconic reputation among Cowboy Action shooters, thick-brush hunters, and lever-action enthusiasts seeking a quick-handling, hard-hitting trail rifle.
This specific example is an authentic Winchester Model 94AE Trapper manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut, bearing serial number 6529081. Chambered in the powerful .45 Colt cartridge, it features a 16.25-inch round barrel constructed of Winchester Proof Steel, full-length tubular magazine, semi-buckhorn adjustable rear sight, front blade sight, cross-bolt safety, rubber recoil pad, and an uncheckered American walnut stock set. Crisp factory roll-marks include "WINCHESTER MODEL 94AE CAL. 45 COLT" and "MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A." on the barrel flank. Preserved in fantastic overall condition w/ deep original blued finish coverage, smooth walnut wood grain, rock-solid lever lockup, and a mirror-bright bore w/ sharp rifling, this .45 Colt Model 94AE Trapper is a prime, turn-key classic for cowboy action, trail carry, or any lever-gun collection.
Finish: Original Factory Blued Finish
Barrel Length: 16.25" Round Steel Barrel (Winchester Proof Steel)
Optics/Sights: Semi-Buckhorn Elevator Adjustable Rear Sight w/ Blade Front Sight & Receiver Drilled & Tapped for Scope Mounts
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Walnut Straight-Grip Buttstock w/ Rubber Recoil Pad & Matching Smooth Walnut Forend
Action: Lever-Action Carbine w/ Angle Ejection (AE), Full-Length Tubular Magazine, Cross-Bolt Safety & Exposed Hammer
Markings: Underside receiver frame forward of loading gate stamped w/ serial "6529081"; barrel left side roll-marked "WINCHESTER MODEL 94AE CAL. 45 COLT", "- MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL -"; barrel top roll-marked "WINCHESTER TRADEMARKS LICENSED FROM OLIN CORP."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1983, Winchester introduced the "Angle Eject" (AE) redesign of John Browning's timeless Model 1894 lever-action platform. By modifying the bolt geometry and machining the ejection port to toss spent cartridge cases out at a 45-degree angle rather than straight up, Winchester solved the historic challenge of mounting optical scopes directly over the receiver center line on a Model 94. The Trapper variant—featuring a compact 16.25-inch barrel and full-length magazine tube—combined fast-handling carbine ergonomics w/ classic lever-gun reliability. Chambered in popular pistol calibers like .45 Colt, the Model 94AE Trapper earned an iconic reputation among Cowboy Action shooters, thick-brush hunters, and lever-action enthusiasts seeking a quick-handling, hard-hitting trail rifle.
This specific example is an authentic Winchester Model 94AE Trapper manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut, bearing serial number 6529081. Chambered in the powerful .45 Colt cartridge, it features a 16.25-inch round barrel constructed of Winchester Proof Steel, full-length tubular magazine, semi-buckhorn adjustable rear sight, front blade sight, cross-bolt safety, rubber recoil pad, and an uncheckered American walnut stock set. Crisp factory roll-marks include "WINCHESTER MODEL 94AE CAL. 45 COLT" and "MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A." on the barrel flank. Preserved in fantastic overall condition w/ deep original blued finish coverage, smooth walnut wood grain, rock-solid lever lockup, and a mirror-bright bore w/ sharp rifling, this .45 Colt Model 94AE Trapper is a prime, turn-key classic for cowboy action, trail carry, or any lever-gun collection.
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 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.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1204225358 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-27 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
540 |
