Try a Gun shop, Gun show, pawn shop, estate sale, garage sale, on line auction. Also try gunbroker.com and online gun auctions sites.
The Winchester rifle with the model of 94-3030 was produced from 1894-1980. You can find out the year for your specific model by visiting a gun dealer and taking the gun with you. They can date it in store.
The serial number can be used to determine which year it was built. Ask again with the serial number.
List all the markings that ARE on the rifle. sales@countrygunsmith.net
You will have to do some library research to find out.
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
The value of these Fine Winchester model 1894 rifles made in the year 1895 are considerable.You would be best served to have your rifle appraised by a member of the Winchester collectors assoc.,or serious gun collector that specializes in Old Winchester lever action rifles.This rifle could be valued at between 1,000-2,000 dollars or more.
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