1966 Winchester Model 94 Centennial '66 .30-30 Win 26" Octagon BBL Unfired

Description:

MANUFACTURER: WINCHESTER 
MODEL: MODEL 94 CENTENNIAL '66 COMMEMORATIVE RIFLE (1966-ONLY PRODUCTION) 
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1966 
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES (NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT) 
SERIAL NUMBER: 37217 
ARMORY MARKS: "A CENTURY OF LEADERSHIP 1866–1966" BARREL INSCRIPTION; "WINCHESTER CENTENNIAL '66" TANG MARKING; WINCHESTER PROOF MARKS ON BARREL AND RECEIVER; FACTORY GOLD-PLATED COMMEMORATIVE RECEIVER, FORE-END CAP, TANG, AND BUTTPLATE 
CALIBER: .30-30 WINCHESTER 
CAPACITY: 8 ROUNDS 
BARREL LENGTH: 26.00" 
BARREL FEATURES: HEAVY OCTAGON BARREL, BLUED FINISH
RIFLING: CONVENTIONAL RIGHT-HAND RIFLING
OVERALL LENGTH: 44.75" 
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.00" 
OPERATING SYSTEM: TUBULAR-MAGAZINE FED, TRADITIONAL TOP-EJECT SYSTEM 
ACTION: LEVER-ACTION 
TRIGGER: SINGLE-STAGE TRIGGER 
IRON SIGHTS: ADJUSTABLE SEMI-BUCKHORN REAR SIGHT, HOODLESS BLADE FRONT SIGHT 
STOCK: SMOOTH HARDWOOD STRAIGHT-GRIP BUTTSTOCK WITH MATCHING HARDWOOD FORE-END AND GOLD-PLATED STEEL BUTTPLATE 
GRIP: STRAIGHT-GRIP HARDWOOD 
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED BARREL, MAGAZINE TUBE, LEVER, HAMMER, AND SMALL PARTS WITH FACTORY GOLD-PLATED COMMEMORATIVE RECEIVER, FORE-END CAP, TANG, AND BUTTPLATE 
CONDITION: EXCELLENT. APPEARS UNFIRED WITH LIGHT STORAGE/HANDLING MARKS. BRIGHT FACTORY GOLD-PLATED COMMEMORATIVE FINISH, STRONG BLUING, AND ATTRACTIVE WOOD. 
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: 1966-ONLY WINCHESTER CENTENNIAL '66 COMMEMORATIVE; NEW HAVEN PRODUCTION; PRE-ANGLE-EJECT TOP-EJECT MODEL 94; FACTORY GOLD-PLATED RECEIVER, FORE-END CAP, TANG, AND BUTTPLATE; FACTORY SADDLE RING; "A CENTURY OF LEADERSHIP 1866–1966" BARREL INSCRIPTION; "WINCHESTER CENTENNIAL '66" TANG MARKING. 
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE ONLY 

Built for Winchester's 100th anniversary, the Model 94 Centennial '66 is one of the company's most recognizable early commemorative lever-action rifles. Produced only in 1966, it pairs the proven Model 94 platform with a commanding 26.00" octagon barrel, full-length magazine tube, saddle ring, and unmistakable factory gold-plated commemorative trim. The Centennial '66 also holds an important place in Winchester history, marking the beginning of Winchester's modern commemorative rifle program and becoming one of the most recognizable factory commemoratives ever produced.

Chambered in .30-30 Winchester, the Centennial '66 retains the practical field capability that made the Model 94 an American hunting standard. The long octagon barrel offers a steady sight picture, generous sight radius, and the muzzle weight many shooters appreciate when settling onto target. Its semi-buckhorn rear and blade front sights preserve the fast, familiar sighting system generations of deer hunters trusted in timber, brush, and broken country.

Visually, this rifle brings the swagger. The bright factory gold-plated receiver, fore-end cap, tang, and buttplate stand hard against the deep blued barrel, magazine tube, lever, and hammer, while the hardwood furniture shows attractive grain and honest light handling evidence. Close inspection reveals fine scratches and minor storage marks, but the commemorative plating remains vivid, the markings remain sharp, and the overall presentation is outstanding.

The .30-30 Winchester remains a proven short-to-medium-range hunting cartridge for deer, feral hogs, black bear, and similarly sized game when paired with proper ammunition and disciplined shot placement. Its manageable recoil, quick handling, and dependable terminal performance have kept it relevant for well over a century. Practical ethical range depends on ammunition, conditions, and shooter ability, but this cartridge has always done its best work inside the distances where traditional lever guns shine.

Collectors are buying more than a gold-plated Model 94 here—they are buying a one-year Winchester anniversary rifle with the correct long octagon barrel, saddle ring, commemorative inscriptions, and pre-angle-eject top-eject architecture. This example appears unfired and presents with a notably clean action interior, sharp markings, and outstanding overall preservation. Whether you're expanding a serious Winchester collection or searching for a standout commemorative to display, this Centennial '66 represents an outstanding opportunity to own one of the rifles that defined Winchester's commemorative legacy.
 
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Rifle Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 94
Serial Number: 37217
Barrel Length: 26
Bore Info: Strong
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good

Price: $1,449.99
Shipping: $39.99