The Model 1894 was originally offered in 38-55 when it was introduced in October of 1894. By December of 1894, the 32-40 cartridge was also available. In May of 1895, the 30 W.C.F. (a.k.a. 30-30) was first made available, and in August of 1895 the 25-35 W.C.F. was introduced. In October of 1901, the final new cartridge chambering was released and offered... the 32 Winchester Special (W.S.). Bert H.
serial# 3335539
32 caliber... "32 W.S." is the designation for the 32 caliber Winchester Special cartridge.
I just bought a pre 64 model 94 winchester 32 caliber, it has USA stamped in the stock just below the lever. Any ideas?
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Winchester 94 in 30-30 caliber.
Proofhouse.com has Winchester sn data
.32 WS is .32 Winchester Special. A caliber peculiar to Winchester 94's. They're still available, but not easy to come by. You may have to call around to a few gun shops before you find them, or order them on line.
AE=angled ejection, the other one will eject straight up.
your Winchester was made in 1967. bobadink3.
The 30 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) is the same as the 30-30 cartridge
Winchester 94 in 30-30 caliber.
Your winchester model 1894 rifle was made by winchester in 1898.