Winchester Model 94AE 94-AE Trapper .44 Remington Magnum 16″ Lever Rifle

SOLD FOR: $755.00

WOA#: WY240323WM014

Make: Winchester

Model: 94AE Trapper

Serial Number: 5430011

Year of Manufacture: 1987

Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER  MODEL 94AE CAL. 44 REM. MAG. / -MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-“, the top at the rear has an ovalled “WP” proof. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number to the left of the lever plate.

Barrel Length: 16″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel, the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for mounting an optic (none present).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with a banded forend, straight wrist, straight comb and checkered black plastic Winchester buttplate. The stocks have some minor nicks and scratches, mostly in the right of the wrist, with two more notable dings in the comb near the heel. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear with well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good-Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor nicks and small scratches. There is a spot of scuffing on the top of the barrel in front of the forend. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads are mostly sharp, the front barrel band mounting screw has had half the head break off. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a rebounding hammer and a lever safety. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: For more than a century, Winchester’s Model 1894 has served as the quintessential lever action rifle. The design is still in production today and finds favor with both hunters and those who just like shooting a lever action. This example is a Model 94AE Trapper chambered for the classic .44 Remington Magnum. This is a great little brush gun that is short, light and handy, able to accept a scope, and chambered for a cartridge that is good for hunting small to medium game where closer shots are expected. It has some scattered light wear and has a good bore, this will be a great shooter for decades to come. Everyone needs a 94, make this one yours! Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud