Winchester Centennial ’66 1894 ’94 26″ .30-30 Lever Action Rifle, 1966 C&R
SOLD FOR: $706.51
WOA#: WY240311JW001
Make: Winchester
Model: Centennial ‘66, A Century Of Leadership 1866-1966 Commemorative Model.
Serial Number: 60305
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Caliber: .30-30 Win
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle Fed By Full Length Internal Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER / MADE IN U.S.A.”, “30-30”. The top of the barrel is marked with a circled “WP” proof. The underside of the receiver is marked “60305”. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER CENTENNIAL ’66”. The right of the barrel is marked “A Century of Leadership 1866-1966” in script.
Barrel Length: 26”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall blade dovetailed to the barrel, the rear sight is “U” notched elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The left of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and plated brass buttplate. The wood has a few scattered minor marks with one small but more notable ding in the front of the comb. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered finish wear and discoloration. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Gold-Wash
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, just a little stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is some oxidation at the front sight dovetail. The receiver has some scuffing and scattered tiny spots of discoloration. The action shows faint operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Centennial ’66, produced in 1966 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Winchester’s first rifle, the Model 1866. The rifle itself is a Model 94 with a gold-plated receiver and forend cap, 26″ octagonal barrel and saddle ring. The gold plating of the receiver harkens back to the Model 1866 which had a brass receiver, and this is a beautiful rifle to commemorate the gun that started it all! The rifle is in Fine condition with a little discoloration and a great bore. This would make a great addition to a Winchester collection, or just a beautiful rifle to take out to the range. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
