The Winchester Model 94 Carbine is a lever-action rifle chambered in .38-55 WIN with a 20-inch barrel, 6+1 capacity, and a brown finish with brushed polish accents. The walnut stock has a satin finish, and sights are a gold bead front with a semi-buckhorn rear. The action includes a top tang safety, and the receiver is optic-ready. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 1794005329 
• UPC: 048702003851 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Finish: Brown with Brushed Polish accents 
• Caliber: .38-55 WIN 
• Capacity: 6 rounds +1 
• Weight: 6.12 lbs (2.77 kg) 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Overall Length: 38 inches 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Safety Feature: Top Tang Safety 
• Sights: Gold Bead Front & Semi-Buckhorn Rear (optic ready) 
   

Features 

The Model 94 uses a steel barrel with brushed polish and a 1:15" twist rate suited to the .38-55 cartridge. The standard trigger is consistent shot to shot. Satin-finished walnut gives the stock a traditional look without the maintenance demands of a high-gloss surface. The semi-buckhorn rear sight frames the gold bead well in field conditions, and the drilled-and-tapped receiver accepts a scope mount for shooters who want magnification. 
 
At 6.12 lbs and 38 inches overall, the carbine is light and compact enough for all-day carry through timber. The tang safety is unobtrusive and operates without interrupting the shooter's firing grip.

The Model 94 in .38-55 draws a lot of appreciation for its historical character alongside practical assessments of its field performance.

Owners consistently note that the lever action is smooth and the rifle handles quickly at close to medium range. Accuracy in .38-55 is generally described as solid for medium game hunting, and the caliber's recoil is moderate and comfortable for extended shooting. The walnut and steel construction gets credit for quality that feels appropriate to the Winchester name.

The rifle's connection to late 19th century lever-action history comes up often. For many buyers that heritage is part of the appeal, and they actively seek it out. Practical criticism focuses on price relative to more modern alternatives, occasional quality-control variation across production runs, and the limited selection of .38-55 ammunition compared to more common calibers. A few owners mention that newer rifle options offer higher capacity or more advanced features, though most buyers of this model have already decided they prefer traditional design over those trade-offs.