Winchester Model 94 Date By Serial Number
Winchester name brand and the Model 1894 go hand and hand. Designed by John M. Browning in 1893 specifically to be a perfect match for the new 30-30, which was smokeless cartridge. It was a culmination of the evolution of Winchester lever actions and proving to be an extremely versatile rifle.
One of the most notable changes occurred in the 1960s when production costs of the earlier Model 94 design increased dramatically, the company made the decision to find less expensive methods of production or face pricing itself out of the hunting market, which made up a large percentage of retail sales. they chose stamped sheet metal and roll pins for parts previously machined from solid steel.
Most of the shortcomings of the post 1963 Model 94s were eventually corrected, but the pre '64 versions remain the most desirable of all Winchester Model 94s.
The post-64 Winchester model 94 begin with serial number 2,700,000.
Additionally, competition from other manufacturers like Marlin with their model 336, lever action, Winchester changed over from a top eject to an angle eject. The reason for this significant changes was now, with the increased popularity of receiver mounted scopes, it was necessary as the older, top eject did not allow for a traditionally mounted scope. This Angle Eject redesign was produced in 1983 at about serial number 5,300,000.
The Winchester Model 94 was produced by Winchester Repeating Arms Company through 1980 and then by U.S. Repeating Arms under the Winchester brand until they ceased to manufacture rifles in 2006. Winchester has revived the model 94 and currently produces an 1894 since around 2012
Over the years the Winchester Model 94 was available in many different calibers, for example: the .22 magnum, .38 Special/.357 Magnum, .44 Special/.44 Magnum, .45 Colt (or .45 Long Colt), .38-40 Winchester, and .44-40 Winchester, .410 shotgun, 30-30 caliber (30 WCF), and even as large as the .450 Marlin, which the rifle was able to accept due to an extremely strong receiver.
Winchester Model 94 Serial Numbers
Pre-64: The Winchester model 1894 was introduced in October of 1894 apparently starting at serial number 1. In late 1963 it ended at serial number 2,6000,011. Individual parts interchanged for most of these guns with exceptions of pistol grips, barrels and some stocks for the different variations. This model also had some siblings that also. Winchester 94 44 Mag (YR 1969) Description: This would be a nice addition to your collection. This is a used Winchester 94, 44 Mag lever action rifle It is a 11 shot with a 20' round blued barrel Mfg is 1969 SN-3207703M $1050.00 SOLD Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 94 Serial Number: 3207706M Caliber Info: 44 Mag Bore: very good Condition: Used.
- Winchester Model 1894 (Mod 94): Covering numbers: 1 - 5103249. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button.
- Dates of Production by Model and Serial Number for Model 1894. Total Production: Still in Production.
In 1894 Production began with Serial Number 1 and the Winchester Model 94 Serial Numbers run more or less, sequentially.
Year | Ending Serial Number | Year | Ending Serial Number |
1894 | 14,579 | 1934 | 1,091,190 |
1895 | 44,359 | 1935 | 1,099,605 |
1896 | 76,464 | 1936 | 1,100,065 |
1897 | 111,453 | 1937 | 1,100,679 |
1898 | 147,684 | 1938 | 1,100,915 |
1899 | 183,371 | 1939 | 1,101,051 |
1900 | 204,427 | 1940 | 1,142,423 |
1901 | 233,975 | 1941 | 1,191,307 |
1902 | 273,854 | 1942 | 1,221,289 |
1903 | 291,506 | 1943 | serial numbers not available |
1904 | 311,363 | 1944 | serial numbers not available |
1905 | 337,557 | 1945 | serial numbers not available |
19063 | 378,878 | 1946 | serial numbers not available |
1907 | 430,985 | 1947 | serial numbers not available |
1908 | 474,241 | 1948 | 1,500,000 |
1909 | 505,831 | 1949 | 1,626,100 |
1910 | 553,062 | 1950 | 1,724,295 |
1911 | 599,263 | 1951 | |
1912 | 646,114 | 1952 | |
1913 | 703,701 | 1953 | |
1914 | 756,066 | 1954 | |
1915 | 784,052 | 1955 | |
1916 | 807,741 | 1956 | |
1917 | 821,972 | 1957 | |
1918 | 838,175 | 1958 | |
1919 | 870,762 | 1959 | |
1920 | 880,627 | 1960 | 2,469,821 |
1921 | 908,318 | 1961 | |
1922 | 919,583 | 1962 | |
1923 | 938,539 | 1963 | 2,586,000 |
1924 | 953,198 | 2,586,001 through 2,699,999 were not used | |
1925 | 978,523 | 1964 | 2,797,428 |
1926 | 997,603 | 1965 | 2,894,428 |
1927 | 1,027,571 | 1966 | 2,991,927 |
1928 | 1,054,465 | 1967 | 3,088,458 |
1929 | 1,077,097 | 1968 | 3,185,691 |
1930 | 1,081,755 | 1969 | 3,284,570 |
1931 | 1,084,156 | 1970 | 3,381,299 |
1932 | 1,087,836 | 1980 | 4,892,951 |
1933 | 1,089,270 |
Welcome to the exciting world of WINCHESTER®commemoratives. Whether you are an advanced collector or just learning about this aspect of firearms collecting, there is something here for you. A little history for thenewcomers. Since 1964 the Winchester Repeating Arms Company (now the UnitedStates Repeating Arms Company) has produced special, limited edition Model94 rifles and carbines to commemorate significant events, people, placesor periods in United States or Canadian history. All of these special firearmswere manufactured for only one year and were produced in limited quantitiesand have special serial numbers not in the regular production range. Eachissue is unique. All have various levels of embellishment which highlightthe event or person being honored including engraving, silver, gold orpewter plating of the receiver and other parts of the gun, as well as highergrades and figure of wood in the stocks and forends. Beginning with the’66 Centennial models in 1966, these rifles and carbines have been providedin standard production boxes, but covered with a full color printed sleevedepicting scenes of the persons / events the gun commemorates. Most ofthe original sleeve art has been done by noted western artist Joseph Ferraraand are almost as enjoyable to collect as the commemoratives themselves.For the guns to retain their full value to the collector, the guns mustbe in 'New In Box' (NIB) condition, that is, they are unfired in theiroriginal boxes with all associated paperwork and accessories includingthe outer sleeve as they were shipped from the factory. Winchester has had factoriesworldwide producing the some of the finest firearms known. One of thesefactories was in Cobourg, Ontario Canada. During the period 1970 through1982, this factory also produced commemorative Model 94 rifles and carbinesfor the Canadian market (Canadians were allowed to own guns then). Thesecommemoratives were produced in relatively fewer numbers than the U. S.editions and were only available in Canada. Some of these commemorativeshave made it 'south of the border' and comprise their own group withinthe collection, however, they are fairly scarce. All of the United Statesissues have been produced at the original New Haven, Connecticut plant. Listed below are all ofthe 'official' WINCHESTER®commemorativesissued; that is, those actually constructed by Winchester / USRA as commemoratives.They are grouped by United States issues and Canadian issues. Many 'commemorative'Winchester Model 94 rifles and carbines have been made for various organizationsby aftermarket suppliers. While many are very appealing, they are not trueWINCHESTER® commemoratives as they do nothave the special serial numbers as issued by the factory. Allitems listed are currently available at the time of this issue, exceptfor those listed with an asterisk (*) next to price and are new in theiroriginal boxes with all paperwork, sleeves, etc. All prices shown are goodfor 30 days from the date of this issue. Ourinventory is constantly changing. Items not currently in-stock are usuallyavailable by special order. Prices on special order items are subject tochange pending market availability. All special orders require a minimum50% non-refundable deposit at time of order placement. Itemsidentified with a double asterisk (**) are extremely rare and are usuallynot readily available. Prices listed for these items are for referenceonly and are the last prices seen for these items when they were foundfor sale. Asalways, if there is a particular item you are interested in please callus. If it is not currently in stock or one of the more rare items, we willbe happy to look for one for you. All guns listed are identifiedon the Federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco And Firearms list of Curios andRelics and are sold as Collectors Items only. We can ship anywhere in theU. S. to a holder of a Federal Firearms License (FFL). The cost is approximately$13.00 per gun. If you do not have an FFL, contact your local gun shopand they will usually make arrangements to receive it for you (usuallyfor a small fee). UnitedStates Issues ps4 download game broken disk1994 WINCHESTER 1894 CENTENNIAL 30-30cal. nickel case '1894-1994' headstamp $35 |
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