Setting the Record Straight on Winchester Model 94 Flat Band Carbine Production One of the more noticeable variations manufactured was one that we collectors refer to as the “Flat Band” Carbine. The Model 94 Carbine evolved frequently during its 123-year lifespan, and as a result of its continual evolution, many uniquely different variations were produced. The Model 94 Flat Band Carbines by Bert Hartman #6571L We encourage your thoughts in the comments section below. Without further ado, here’s our first WACA guest post. We will share articles aimed at informing Winchester owners and enhancing their collecting experience, along with personal stories and memories related to Winchester firearms that we hope will resonate with you as much as they do with us. Our goal with this guest blog series is to share WACA members’ outstanding knowledge and passion for Winchester firearms. As WACA members ourselves, we’re proud to play our part in this mission. The members are devoted to the preservation, understanding and collecting of Winchester firearms and related products as well as the role these products had in forging America’s heritage. WACA is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation with a worldwide membership of over 3,000. Accordingly, the intrinsic value of the rifle is unlikely to exceed $250.We’re excited to publish the first in a series of guest blog posts graciously provided by our friends at the Winchester Arms Collectors Association (WACA). Based on your brief description, it sounds like your rifle fits into that category. Most Model 02 rifles saw a lot of less than careful use and they show it. The 22 Extra Long chambering was discontinued in early 1927 which indicates that your Model 02 was manufactured sometime in the years 1919 – 1926. In the year 1919, the model designation was shortened from “1902” to “02”. The Model 1902 was introduced in the January 1903 catalog, with actual production beginning sometime in mid year 1902. The date you see rolled marked on the barrel is the Patent date versus the date of manufacture, and it is actually August 1898 (or 1899). The gun is not in NEW condition but it still shoots, its actions are tight and in good shape. ![]() I been told that the gun was handed down to my great grandpa by his father. The gun was my great grandmother and grandfather’s. I was wondering if you could tell me anything about this gun and a range on the value of it. I have acquired a Winchester 02-22 short that also shoots long and extra long. Not always the best quality scans and not intended to look like originals, but legible. BUT… If you can find something of interest it is possible to download the digital file to your computer AND it’s free (except for the investment of your time)!!!Īnother thing to check, especially if you’re only interested in the information (not the artifact) and have specific years in mind, is to check Cornell Publications, which sells catalog reprints for mostly <$20.00. ![]() ![]() There are thousands of documents (sadly not nearly enough) and you have to dig around and try different searches b/c their “Archon” system is more archaic than a dummy like me can easily navigate. This is collection MS 020 the “Winchester Repeating Arms Company Archive”. There might be some between 19, but since my interest starts in 1936, I have not downloaded any earlier ones. I know it’s only partial help, but digital scans of several Winchester catalogs from the 1918-1960 period, including sometimes the retail, retail-wholesale, and retail-wholesale-distributor versions (differing only in what prices are shown), are available from the McCracken Library of the Cody Firearms Museum.
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