Winchester: rifles and shotguns - U.S. Repeating Arms Company Inc

Shooting Industry, Dec, 1992

When the first 94 came off the line in New Haven, nearly a century ago, it was no less than revolutionary. And it's held its own over the years. You might say that time has proven that the original 94 was at least 99 years ahead of its time.

That's why if your brand of hunting demands a lever, you can do no better than carry a new 94.

No one wants to change a legend for change's sake. And we never will. But we are proud to say that today's Model 94 is even better than the one your grandfather owned. Today's 94 has benefits geared especially for today's hunters. Benefits you can get on no other lever.

To many, the 94 is still simply the best tool for the job. To others it is a work of art and a piece of history you can hold. Either way, it offers a feeling that few firearms ever earn: an honest sense of confidence. No lever looks as good, or works and performs as well as a Winchester 94.

If you had to describe the 94 in just a few words you might say "The perfect lever action." One of the 94s pictured on the following pages will do the job for you -- from plinking to big game hunting. Yet you won't give up one ounce of the nostalgia that takes the 94 from the realm of "rifle" to the mystique of "legend."

There are many differences between the 94s listed on this and the previous pages. But several things are held in common. All are drilled and tapped for mounting a scope directly on the receiver. All have the positive side-eject feature that gives full cartridge clearance when ejecting cartridges from under a scope. All have our durable, adjustable rear sights. Plus, each 94 has our advanced, rebounding hammer, hammer block and crossbolt hammer stop. It takes less than an instant to move the hammer stop to the firing position when the time for action comes.

Model 94 Big Bore. The look, function and styling are much like the Standard with walnut stock (detailed above). However there's one major difference. The receiver has been totally engineered and strengthened for the hard hitting 307 and 356 Winchester calibers. You get all the esteemed handling advantages of a 94, plus realistic ballistics that will take you well out to 200 yards with excellent accuracy and bullet energy. A hammer spur extension is provided for convenience when shooting with a scope.

Model 94 Trapper. Whether you choose a Trapper for around camp plinking, varmint control, wild boar, or even deer, you'll appreciate the explosive handling of the 16" barrel and the fast follow-up shots of the quick 94 lever mechanism. Taking one of these beauties from your gun rack and bringing it to shoulder is like taking a trip in a time machine ... 100 years backwards. Of course, that's what the 94 is all about. And it feels great.

Model 94 Wrangler. The Wrangler is essentially the same as the Trapper (above) with the difference of a large loop lever. This not only looks great but it offers a real advantage during late season hunting when you're wearing gloves. With its short 16" barrel, it's less than 34 inches long total -- easily fitting into a backpack or a scabbard strapped to your ATV or horse.