Winchester produced earlier lever-gun models, including the Model 73-famous as the “Gun That Won the West” and the “star” of a 1950 Western (Winchester ’73) that also featured Jimmy Stewart. While Model 70 has its share of enthusiasts, the demise of the Model 94 is the end of a national institution. Repeating Arms made a valiant effort to keep the famous line afloat, but continued high labor costs, unrealistic union contracts, deteriorating facilities and environmental concerns in New Haven proved too much. In fact, labor disputes, high municipal taxes on company property, and the historic but aging plant itself had prompted Olin to sell the factory and license production in the first place.
Repeating Arms had produced the guns there under license from Winchester Repeating Arms Co.’s successor, the Olin Corporation, since 1981. Repeating Arms and its Belgian parent company, Fabrique National, determined that production in the New Haven, Connecticut, plant was no longer feasible. The venerable Winchester Model 94 lever-action rifle was discontinued, along with the Model 70 boltaction rifle and the Model 1300 pump-action shotgun. THE NEW WEB SITE IS NOW FINALLY LIVE!….CHECK IT OUT….comments appreciated.įOR FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK DETAILS CHECK THINGS OUT DIRECT.The year 2006 saw the last of a Western icon. Whatever the story this is a FINE rifle and, as said, in as Brand New Condition. The gun is stamped LP03 so not entirely sure if this was originally brought in from the US and put through London Proof in 2003? Ambidextrous stock and realistic use too other than the cases ejecting to the right. The hammer pre-drilled to accept a cocking piece extension arm for easier use with a scope. Safety is positioned to the top tang similar to a shotgun. It CERTAINLY qualifies as one for my ‘Sleeper’ category guns I enjoy bringing back to the market so much. Apparently dating back to the early 80’s this is in REMARKABLE condition. The rifle is also an AMERICAN MADE example and not the more modern Japanese contract. The top of the action IS pre-drilled ready to accept suitable bases too. This also features the Angled Ejector Port so easier to cycle rounds / eject cases when a scope is fitted. A 13 5/8” (345mm) pull brings the overall length to a Very Compact 38” (965mm) and bare weight at 6 Lbs 5 oz (2.869 Kg). It IS THAT CLEAN.Ģ0” (508mm) barrel retaining the original Open ‘V’ sights and Front Bead. I doubt VERY much this rifle has actually even been fired since leaving the factory.
30-30 Calibre Model 94AE Underlever Winchester Rifle without its original box or paperwork. 30-30 CALIBRE UNDERLEVER RIFLE.īasically a BRAND NEW.
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