I have two Model 94 Winchesters. One is serial number 1596xxx which was manufactured in 1949 and is marked '.30WCF.' The second is serial number 2086xxx and was manufactured in 1955. I cannot find a definitive date when Winchester switched from .30 WCF to .30/30 but I have seen, and once owned, more antique Winchesters makred '.30/30.' My hypotesis is that when production of Model 94s was resumed in earnest following WWII the .30WCF marking was used but changed to .30/30 in approximately 1954.
send detailed pictures (barrel markings etc) to gohuntn@telus.net and I will tell you.
The 30 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) is the same as the 30-30 cartridge
Winchester discontinued putting the WCF markings on there model 1894 rifles after World War II.
yes
You must provide a DETAILED description of ALL markings, barrel length, stock material, box, papers, accessories, finish, overall condition, etc..
Maybe. It needs to be examined by a gunsmith
We need make, model AND seral number. 30 WCF is the caliber. Several companies made rifles in that caliber.
According to your serial number ..Your lever action was Manufactured in 1930. The letters wcf: Winchester Center Fire
No, .30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire), also known as .30-30 Winchester, refers to the same cartridge, which is a popular rifle round primarily used for hunting. The designation "30-30" indicates the caliber (.30 inches) and the original charge of 30 grains of smokeless powder. While the terms can be used interchangeably, .30 WCF is the historical name, while .30-30 is the more commonly used modern term.
None. Same cartridge, different name.
When it was introduced, it was called .30 WCF (Thirty caliber Winchester Center Fire). At some point became 30-30. Value depends on condition. Around $ 300 would be somewhere in the ballpark. Marlin originally used 30-30 so they wouldn't have to put a Winchester "brand" on their rifles when manufactured in the caliber.
We need to know the model, possibly the serial number, and definitely the CONDITION to estimate a value. 30 WCF just tells us what ammunition to buy for it.