Manufactured in 1896 according to Madis. The Winchester Model 1894 was a staple in the American West through the end of the "wild west" period and well into the 20th century, being valued for their rugged reliability and firepower. The included Cody Firearms Records Office serial number confirmation states the rifle was received in the warehouse on December 14, 1900 and shipped on April 6, 1901 with half octagon barrel in .30 caliber, plain trigger, half magazine, and takedown configuration. Standard Winchester markings. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail front sight, three leaf rear sight, and plain walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Fine, retaining 60% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 70% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. 20% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The sanded and refinished buttstock is very good. The forearm is very fine with a couple divots. Mechanically excellent. A Winchester Model 1894 specifically special ordered by a discerning customer that shows honest signs of use as a working gun!