Model 94
Winchester
My Winchester, featured on this page, is the Model 94 Lever Action, Repeating Carbine, .30-30 Winchester 20" Round Barrel, Limited Edition II (1,500 made in 1978 or 1979). I've often stated that I'm not a fan of commemorative or special edition guns. In fact, this is only the second commemorative gun I've ever purchased.
I set out to find a Winchester from the Post WWII, Pre-1964 Period, and instead, found this...
Scott, my FFL guy pictured here, rocked the internet by racking up more Facebook Likes than any other photo I've posted.
- ManufacturerWinchester
- Model94 Limited Edition II
- ActionLever Action
- Caliber30-30
- Year1978
The materials and workmanship that went into making this firearm are extraordinary and unlike the standard Winchesters being produced in the late 1970s.
One thing I knew for certain when I began my search for a Winchester .30-30; the gun I would buy had to be a pre-64 in excellent condition, or else it would have to be a special or limited edition gun. I was graduating high school (Class of 1978) when this gun was made. At the time Winchester produced these 1,500 guns, they were commemorating 5 million of the Model 94 guns being sold. Of course since that time, they sold another 2 million of the Model 94, making it the most popular sporting rifle in history.Today, Winchester rifles are made in Japan by Miroku.