Library and old gun publications
Model 94 winchester 30 30
Contact Winchester with the serial number of the rifle
Blue Book of Gun Values, Winchester book by Madis
To find out how old a Winchester rifle is one would need to take the rifle to an appraiser or gun shop. The gun shop will be able to look up the gun by the serial number.
Go to proofhouse.com and select Winchester
IF the rifle has a serial number, contact Winchester Cutomer AService through their website. Many rifles and shotguns made prior to 1968 did not HAVE a serial number, and may only be dated to a range of production years.
With the serial number that you supplied,your Winchester model 1894 lever action rifle was produced by Winchester in the year 1972.
Check the receiver, barrel
Contact Winchester Customer Service through their website.
Buy providing the serial number to your Winchester model 71 lever action rifle.
$700-$200 depending on condition (Blue Book of Values twenty-six edition)
I would start at Winchester directly.You may find some info on the internet,at sites that pertain to older Winchester rifles.