Winchester Model 94 is back! Sort of...

[Bailey Guns]

If you want a safe queen that lists for over $1400, that is. The dolled-up version is almost $2000!

Probably made in Japan, too.

I guess my Marlin 336 will suit me just fine.

The Winchester Model 94™ Returns.

Morgan, Utah –Winchester Repeating Arms is excited to announce the return of the Model 1894 lever action rifle to its line of firearms for 2010. This reintroduction of the most popular rifle in history will be offered in two Limited Edition models that will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Oliver F. Winchester’s birth in New England in 1810. A Model 1894 Custom Grade and Model 1894 High Grade will be offered in 30-30 Winchester caliber.

The Model 1894 began at the workbench of John M. Browning, being the first sporting rifle to use smokeless powder. It has been said that the Model 1894 has taken more deer than any other rifle in the world, and with over six million sold, has become by far, the most popular rifle in history. What better way to welcome back the timeless Winchester® Model 1894 than with a tribute to Oliver F. Winchester.

Model 1894 Custom Grade. Only 500 Custom Grade rifles in sets with the High Grade model will be offered. This rifle will have an exquisite 24” half-round, half-round octagon deeply blued barrel. A buckhorn rear sight is matched with a Marble’s® gold bead front sight. The Custom Grade model has Grade IV/V walnut with a rich, high gloss finish. Deep scroll engraving covers both sides of the blued receiver. An early Winchester Repeating Arms crest graces the left side of the receiver, with the right side bearing the words, “Two Hundred Years, Oliver F. Winchester,” and the dates “1810 – 2010”, in gold. The barrel is deeply polished, with the signature of Oliver F. Winchester in gold on the top of the bolt. “One of Five Hundred” is inscribed in gold on the barrel of the Custom Grade rifle.

Model 1894 High Grade. The Winchester Model 1894 High Grade also honors and commemorates the 200th anniversary of Oliver Fisher Winchester’s birth. This

model is deeply embellished with delicate scroll work, with Oliver F. Winchester’s signature in gold on top of the bolt. The left side of the receiver bears an early Winchester Repeating Arms crest. On the right side are the words, “Two Hundred Years, Oliver F. Winchester,” and the dates, “1810—2010.” The fancy Grade II/III walnut stock is enhanced with a high gloss finish and is delicately checkered, complementing the fine embellishments on the silver nitride receiver. The High Grade model is also chambered in the timeless 30-30 Winchester caliber with a deeply blued half-round, half octagon barrel. A buckhorn rear sight is fitted with a Marble’s gold bead front sight. 500 of the High Grade model will be sold as a set with the Custom Grade. The remaining limited quantities will be sold individually.

Delivery of these two commemorative rifles will begin starting in the 2nd quarter of 2010. Both models have 8 round magazine capacity, 42” overall length, 10” rate of twist with average weight at 8 lbs. The Model 1894 Custom Grade rifle has a Suggested Retail of $1,959.00. The Model 1984 High Grade rifle Suggested Retail is $1,469.00.

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

I will just hang on to my old one, thanks!

[Ah Pook]

I will just hang on to my old one, thanks!

x2

[Marlin]

Could never figure why everybody thought why the 94 was all that, and a bag of chips.. Compared to the Marlin, it's such a dainty little thing..


Yes, at one time I owned one...

[SA Friday]

The 94's top ejection was problematical with optics too in comparison to the 336's side ejection.

[ColoEnthusiast]

IMO Why would anyone put optics on a 94'? Something just seems so right about leaving them with irons.
Also, what is more purely American than an old 94'? I never felt right without one. This has been cured by a fairly well used pre-64 that shoots fine. The light, handy feel of it is amazing. I don't think I will ever let it go.

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

Iron sights...

[Bailey Guns]

Maybe some people don't have the eyes they once did.

Don't get me wrong...I'm a fan of iron sights on lever guns. However, I have a Marlin 1895 Guide Gun with a 1.5x Burris on it that really helps me get shots on target. I have a hard time focusing on the front sight on some guns now. With an optic getting my eye to focus isn't an issue. I just focus the optic to compensate for what my vision can no longer do.

I think that's a great reason to scope a lever gun.

[ColoEnthusiast]

Howdy BGuns..
I was only talking about not putting modern optics on 94's or other specific classics (primarily Winchesters). Just my .02, but too much pure Americana. I do think the old original Lyman peep sights are cool for them though. I just have this old west puritanical notion about Winchesters just being the epitomy of 19th century life and folklore.
As for the Marlins, different scenario. Totally understand your reasoning there. I would consider scoping a Marlin myself (most likely a modern, stainless model) and have heard great things about the Marlins in general.
Just sentimentality mostly.

[Marlin]

CE, Don't take Me totally wrong on it.. If I get the chance I would get another '94 in a heartbeat, I do like them. It's just I think old Ollie was just better at marketing than Marlin was. That, and the westerns of the '50's adding to the mystic. I just prefer the Marlin for mainly one reason, because with the stripped gears in my warped way of thinking, in the "last stand senerio" the Marlin just makes a better war club than the Winchester does..