Winchester Model 94 Short Rifle | .30-30 Win | 20 in | 7rd

The Winchester Model 94 Short Rifle is a traditional lever-action sporting rifle chambered for .30-30 Winchester with a 20 inch blued round barrel and a satin walnut straight-grip stock. It features a 7-round tubular magazine, Marble Arms front sight and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight; a hammer spur extension is included for use when a scope is mounted. For a practical optics pairing under $1000, a 2-7x variable such as the Vortex Crossfire II 2-7×32 provides an appropriate field of view and durable mounting options for this platform.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Winchester.
• The manufacturer part number is 534174114.
• The model is listed as the Model 94 Short Rifle.
• The caliber is .30-30 Winchester.
• The action type is Lever Action.
• The barrel length is 20 inches.
• The overall length measures 38 inches.
• The magazine capacity is 7 rounds in a tubular magazine.
• The barrel finish is described as brushed polish blued.
• The stock material is satin walnut with a straight-grip profile.
• The reported weight is approximately 6.75 pounds.
• Sights include a Marble Arms front bead and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight.
• The UPC is 048702119583.

This Model 94 Short blends classic styling with practical field features: a compact 20 inch barrel for quick handling, a straight-grip walnut stock for traditional ergonomics, and proven lever-action mechanics for reliable feeding from a full-length tubular magazine. The rifle’s balance and sighting package make it a straightforward choice for field work and range shooting where quick target acquisition and portability matter.

Users commonly praise the Model 94 Short for being quick to the shoulder and lightweight, and for the consistent accuracy associated with its button-rifled barrels.