#145 • Winchester Model 94 Wells Fargo Commemorative Lever-Action Rifle - 30-30 WIN

Part of WINTER SPORTSMAN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH 6:30PM (live auction by Edinburg Auction Sales. Inc. )

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Category: FIREARMS

Winchester | Model 94 Wells Fargo & Company Commemorative | .30-30 Winchester | 1977 Lever-Action Carbine The Winchester Model 94 Wells Fargo & Company Commemorative is a special-edition lever-action carbine produced in 1977 to honor the history and legacy of Wells Fargo & Company and its association with the American West. Founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the company became closely associated with stagecoach transportation, express deliveries, banking, and the movement of valuable shipments across the expanding western frontier. Its iconic stagecoach imagery remains one of the most recognizable symbols of 19th-century American transportation and commerce. Winchester selected its legendary Model 94 lever-action platform for this commemorative edition, combining one of America's most recognizable sporting rifles with decorative elements inspired by the Wells Fargo stagecoach era. Originally introduced in 1894 and designed by John Moses Browning, the Model 94 became one of the most successful lever-action rifles ever manufactured. Its association with the .30-30 Winchester cartridge, introduced in 1895, helped establish the rifle as a longstanding favorite among American hunters and outdoorsmen. The 1977 Wells Fargo Commemorative was produced in a limited run of 19,999 standard carbines, each featuring a distinctive combination of decorative metalwork and upgraded wood furniture. The commemorative design includes an engraved receiver with an antique-silver-style finish, fancy checkered American walnut furniture, and a Wells Fargo stagecoach medallion inset into the buttstock. The traditional curved buttplate and classic Model 94 carbine configuration complement the historical theme. These special features distinguish the Wells Fargo edition from standard-production Model 94 carbines and have made it a recognizable part of Winchester's extensive commemorative firearms series. Firearm Specs Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Model: 94 Wells Fargo & Company Commemorative Caliber: .30-30 Winchester Action: Lever-Action Repeating Rifle Barrel Length: 20" Finish: Antique-Silver-Style Engraved Receiver / Blued Barrel and Magazine Tube Stock/Grip: Fancy Checkered American Walnut Stock and Forearm Capacity: 6+1 Rounds Sights: Front Blade Sight / Adjustable Rear Buckhorn Sight Year of Manufacture: 1977 Receiver: Wells Fargo Commemorative Engraving Buttstock: Inset Wells Fargo Stagecoach Medallion Buttplate: Curved Metal Buttplate Magazine: Tubular Magazine Production Quantity: 19,999 Standard Commemorative Carbines Country of Manufacture: USA Serial Number WFC08931 Condition Excellent condition. The rifle presents very well overall, with the stock and forearm remaining in excellent condition and no notable defects to the wood furniture. The bore is bright and shiny. There is a small spot of surface rust on the top of the barrel, immediately forward of the rear sight. The receiver exhibits some light scratches, along with a small ding along the lower-left corner/edge of the receiver. These imperfections are relatively localized, and the rifle retains an attractive overall appearance. The original factory packaging is also present. The interior Styrofoam packaging remains intact, while the outer cardboard sleeve is in good condition, showing some edge wear and tears at both ends. Extras & Features Original Winchester factory box Original factory paperwork Intact interior Styrofoam packaging Original outer cardboard sleeve A desirable example of the 1977 Winchester Wells Fargo & Company Commemorative Model 94, retaining its distinctive commemorative presentation and original factory packaging. With its excellent wood furniture, bright bore, and documented limited production, this carbine offers an appealing combination of Winchester history and Western Americana.