Winchester Model 1894 serial number

drothen · December 1, 2000, 06:11 PM

I have my grandfather's model 94 in 32WinSp. I have been using it recently, so it stimulated my curiosity as to its age. The barrel has been replaced by an uncle sometime in the pre-1960 past, so I think the value is low. However the serial number is 195,xxx, so the rest of the gun must be quite old. Is there a serial number list somewhere that will pin down the date of manufacture?

It also has a folding rear peep sight mounted on the stock, behind the hammer. Was this a factory option? It makes for very fast and accurate sighting.

Steven Mace · December 1, 2000, 11:51 PM

Drothen, your Winchester Model 1894 was made in 1900 based on the serial number you've provided. The most common version of the Model 1894 was the Standard Sporting Rifle. This had a 26" barrel(round, octagon, or half-octagon) with a 2/3, 1/2 or full length magazine, blued finish and a plain straight or pistol grip walnut stock & forearm. I do believe a peep sight was offered as a factory option. To give you and idea of value at 90% it could be worth about $1,125, about $925 at 80% and about $850 at 70%. Premiums would be added for a takedown version or a deluxe model. Hope this helps!

Steve Mace

drothen · December 3, 2000, 07:24 PM

Thanks, Steve.

I really enjoy shooting that rifle. If it was 90% I would have to put it away. However the value to me is sentimental, so I really appreciate the info.

December 1, 2000, 11:51 PM	#2
Steven Mace Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 1999 Location: Clifton, Colorado USA Posts: 724	Drothen, your Winchester Model 1894 was made in 1900 based on the serial number you've provided. The most common version of the Model 1894 was the Standard Sporting Rifle. This had a 26" barrel(round, octagon, or half-octagon) with a 2/3, 1/2 or full length magazine, blued finish and a plain straight or pistol grip walnut stock & forearm. I do believe a peep sight was offered as a factory option. To give you and idea of value at 90% it could be worth about $1,125, about $925 at 80% and about $850 at 70%. Premiums would be added for a takedown version or a deluxe model. Hope this helps! Steve Mace __________________ After today, its all historical

December 1, 2000, 06:11 PM	#1
drothen Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2000 Posts: 104	I have my grandfather's model 94 in 32WinSp. I have been using it recently, so it stimulated my curiosity as to its age. The barrel has been replaced by an uncle sometime in the pre-1960 past, so I think the value is low. However the serial number is 195,xxx, so the rest of the gun must be quite old. Is there a serial number list somewhere that will pin down the date of manufacture? It also has a folding rear peep sight mounted on the stock, behind the hammer. Was this a factory option? It makes for very fast and accurate sighting.

December 3, 2000, 07:24 PM	#3
drothen Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2000 Posts: 104	Thanks, Steve. I really enjoy shooting that rifle. If it was 90% I would have to put it away. However the value to me is sentimental, so I really appreciate the info.