The Winchester Model 94 Short Rifle is a lever-action in .30-30 Win that has been part of American hunting for over a century. This example ships new in box with a brushed-polish steel receiver, 20-inch button-rifled barrel, and satin-finished black walnut stock. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 1794000944 
• UPC: 048702119583 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Finish: Brown / Blued 
• Caliber: .30-30 Win 
• Capacity: 7+1 rounds 
• Weight: 6.12 lbs 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Barrel Twist: 1 in 12" 
• Overall Length (OAL): 38 inches 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Sights: Bead Front & Semi-Buckhorn Rear 
• Stock Material: Black Walnut 
• Safety Feature: Hammer Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The 20-inch barrel keeps overall length at 38 inches — short enough to move through brush without snagging. Button-rifled steel with a 1-in-12" twist handles standard .30-30 loads accurately. The semi-buckhorn rear sight pairs naturally with the bead front for quick target acquisition, and the straight-grip walnut stock gives the rifle its traditional handling feel. Hammer safety is straightforward to use under field conditions. 
 
At 6.12 lbs, it's light enough for all-day carries on deer hunts. The 7+1 capacity is more than most lever guns offer in this caliber.

The Winchester 94 Classic in .30-30 draws real loyalty from its owners. The historical weight of the design matters to a lot of people, but most of the positive talk is practical: the lever action runs reliably, recoil with .30-30 is manageable, and accuracy at moderate ranges on deer-sized game is solid. New shooters find it approachable; experienced hunters keep coming back to it.

Criticism tends to focus on what it isn't rather than what it is. Compared to modern bolt actions, it lacks scope-friendly features out of the box and the .30-30 cartridge has range limits. Some users also note that certain variants can be harder to find due to limited production. These aren't surprises to anyone buying a traditional lever gun, though — most owners went in knowing what they were getting and are satisfied with the trade-offs.