Description
Plenty of lever guns borrow from the Model 94. This is the one they borrow from. Winchester has been building the 94 since 1894, and this carbine version in .38-55 Win brings it back to its roots, since the .38-55 was one of the original chamberings offered in the 1894 before the .30-30 stole the spotlight. The big, slow moving .38 caliber bullet is a gentle shooter with a well earned reputation for putting deer down at woods distances, and it has a loyal following among cast bullet fans and vintage cartridge enthusiasts.
What Makes This Model 94 Carbine Tick
The 20 inch button rifled barrel is triple checked at the factory and wears a Marble Arms front sight with an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, a setup that gets on target fast in thick cover. Round locking bolt trunnions keep the lever throw smooth and quick, and the radiused lever edges are easier on your knuckles during a long day of cycling rounds. You also get a steel loading gate, a rebounding hammer, a top tang safety that stays out of the way of the classic lines, and a hammer that comes drilled and tapped for the included knurled spur extension in case you mount a scope down the road.
Built Like a Winchester Should Be
The satin finished black walnut stock wears authentic straight grip styling, and the brushed polish blued steel, right down to the carbine strap buttplate, gives it that timeless look that never goes out of style. At 38 inches overall and roughly 6.5 pounds, it points naturally and carries all day without complaint, which is exactly why ranchers and brush country hunters have trusted this pattern for well over a century.
A .38-55 Lever Gun Worth Passing Down
Whether you are after whitetail, hogs, or black bear inside 150 yards, or you just appreciate owning a piece of American rifle history in its original caliber family, this Model 94 Carbine delivers. It is the kind of rifle that gets handed down, not traded in.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms
- Model: Model 94 Carbine
- MPN: 534199117
- UPC: 048702003219
- Caliber: .38-55 Winchester
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 7 Rounds, Full-Length Tubular Magazine
- Barrel Length: 20"
- Twist Rate: 1:15"
- Overall Length: 38"
- Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz
- Length of Pull: 13.5"
- Stock: Satin Finish Black Walnut, Straight Grip
- Finish: Brushed Polish Blued Steel
- Sights: Marble Arms Front, Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear
- Safety: Top Tang
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 94 Carbine rifle
- Knurled hammer spur extension
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the .38-55 Winchester cartridge good for?
The .38-55 is a classic big bore cartridge that dates back to the black powder era and was one of the original chamberings in the 1894. It pushes a heavy .38 caliber bullet at moderate velocity, which makes it a solid deer, hog, and black bear round inside about 150 yards with mild, easy going recoil. It is also a favorite among cast bullet handloaders and cowboy action fans.
Can I mount a scope on this Model 94 Carbine?
Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and the hammer is drilled and tapped for the included knurled spur extension so you can still reach the hammer comfortably under optics. That said, the Marble Arms front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear are well suited to the practical range of the .38-55, so plenty of owners run it with irons as intended.
Is the Winchester Model 94 Carbine a 7+1 rifle?
It is. The full length tubular magazine holds 7 rounds of .38-55, and you can carry one more in the chamber for 8 total. The steel loading gate on the receiver makes topping off quick and easy in the field.
How does this compare to the .30-30 version of the Model 94?
Mechanically they are the same rifle, with identical 20 inch barrels, walnut stocks, and 7 round tubes. The .38-55 throws a heavier, larger diameter bullet at lower velocity, so it hits with authority up close but has a more rainbow shaped trajectory past 150 yards. If you want the historic chambering with soft recoil and great cast bullet potential, the .38-55 is the more distinctive pick.






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