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A timeless class and the most popular hunting rifle in history, the Winchester Model 1894 was the first sporting rifle to sell over 1,000,000 units.  This rifle was made to handle the longer 30-30 smokeless cartridge.  The .30-30 Winchester is the cartridge was introduced in 1895.  It was originally loaded with 30 grains of the new smokeless powder and was also known as the .30 WCF (for "Winchester Center Fire").A timeless classic and the most popular hunting rifle in history, the Winchester Model 1894 was the first sporting rifle to sell over 1,000,000 units.  This rifle was made to handle the longer 30-30 smokeless cartridge.  The .30-30 Winchester is the cartridge was introduced in 1895.  It was originally loaded with 30 grains of the new smokeless powder and was also known as the .30 WCF (for "Winchester Center Fire"). [[Image:Model1894Winchester01.jpg]][[Image:WinchesterModel94-dom1960.jpg]]<BR>This model 94 was made around 1960 and has the glossy finish.  It is a late example of a high quality pre-64 30-30Time Line*1894 - First production year*1924 - renamed Model 55 -w- 24" round barrel & shotgun-style butt plate*1932 - renamed back to Model 94*1933 - Model 64 variation introduces 1933-1957*1965 - revised less expensive manufacture*1972 - bluing and finish improvements*1982 - angular shell case ejection*199x - change from half-cock notch safety to cross-bolt safety*xxxx - change from cross-bolt to tang-mounted safety[[Category:Tangible Product]]
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