#18 • Winchester 94AE .30-30 Rifle

Part of March 2025 Firepower Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $950.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Manufacturer: Winchester Type: Rifle Model: 94AE Caliber: .30-30 Barrel Length: 20" Optics: N/A ATF Form 4473 Required: Yes Log: 2548 S/N: 5359835 Ref #: N/A Notes: The Winchester Model 94AE (Angle Eject) is a modernized version of the legendary Model 1894 lever-action rifle, originally designed by John Moses Browning and introduced in 1894. As one of the most iconic hunting rifles in American history, the Model 94 was the first commercial sporting rifle designed for smokeless powder. The AE variant, introduced in 1983, improved upon the classic design by incorporating an angle-eject system, allowing for easier scope mounting—enhancing the rifle’s versatility for hunters and shooters. This example, serial number 5359835, was manufactured in the mid-1980s. It is chambered in .30-30 Winchester, a cartridge long regarded as a staple for deer hunting and medium game. The .30-30 typically achieves a muzzle velocity of approximately 2,200 to 2,400 feet per second with standard 150-170 grain loads, offering reliable terminal performance at ranges out to 200 yards. It features a 20-inch barrel, a full-length tubular magazine, and a smooth walnut stock with a straight grip. The receiver is finished in blued steel, maintaining the traditional appearance of the Model 94 while incorporating the Angle Eject improvement. Standard sights include a hooded blade front and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, though the AE design allows for the addition of an optic if desired. Weighing approximately 6.5 to 7 pounds, it maintains the lightweight, fast-handling characteristics that have made the Model 94 a favorite in the field for generations. This rifle presents in excellent condition, with minimal signs of wear and smooth mechanical operation. The action cycles properly, and the overall fit and finish remain well-preserved. As a later-production Model 94AE, this example represents Winchester’s effort to modernize a classic rifle while retaining the time-tested lever-action design that has made the Model 94 a hallmark of American firearms history. Please see the photographs for more details, or contact us at 907-570-7050 or email us at FFL@alaskapremierauctions.com / Admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to schedule an in-person preview of the firearm. ***All federal firearm background checks are conducted in-house, please allow pick-up times to reflect paperwork processing time (approx. 30-45 minutes).