The Amazing Variety of Winchester 94 Factory Commemoratives

This John Wayne Commemorative, produced in 1981, is extensively engraved with a trail ride scene and the names of several “The Duke’s” classic Western films.

An Annie Oakley Commemorative, made in 1982.

This Winchester 94 Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative, issued in 1969, is a lever-action rifle chambered in 30-30 Win with a 6-plus-1 round capacity. This rifle features a nickel-plated receiver and end cap, with the receiver featuring a bald eagle, ’26th President’ and the years of Teddy’s tenure in office. A 26-inch heavy octagon is adorned with a buckhorn sporting rear sight and a beaded front sight. The handsome smooth wood stock also features a medallion insert with a portrait of our 26th President.

We also have a desireable Carbine version of the “Teddy” Commemorative, with a 20-inch barrel. Issued the same year as the rifle, they both have “TR” serial numbers.

The Cowboy Commemorative Winchester 94s were produced in 1970 and have a “CB” serial number range.

While most of the 94 Commemoratives were chambered in .30-30 or .22LR, this 1981 John Wayne big loop model was chambered in .32-40 and is extensively engraved.

This Winchester 94 carbine with a 20-inch barrel is marked “Lone Star Commemorative” while the polished brass on the receiver features many stars and “1845-1970” marking the 125th anniversary of Texas’ statehood.

We also have the rifle version of the Lone Star Commemorative with a 26-inch barrel. Like its shorter brother, it was produced in 1970, is chambered in .30-30, and has a special “LS” serial number range.

Engravings on the receiver of this Commemorative depict scenes of horse-drawn wagons from Wells Fargo‘s past including beautiful scrollwork, and the dates 1852 and 1977– commemorating 125 years of the historic institution.

This 1968-produced Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Commemorative lever-action carbine in .30-30 has a 20-inch octagon barrel and features light scrollwork engraved on the blued steel, and well as a saddle ring. The stock and forend are smooth walnut with the right side of the buttstock featuring an inlaid medallion with a portrait of Buffalo Bill Cody.

Produced in 1982, this Anne Oakley Commemorative is chambered in 22LR. Featuring extensive receiver engravings of the famed frontier figure, it has an “AOK” serial number range.

Commemorating Winchester’s 100th year of operation in 1966, the 94 Centennial ’66 is a lever-action rifle chambered in 30-30 Win with a 7-plus-1 round capacity. A 26-inch barrel heavy octagonal barrel has an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and a blade front sight. The 94 Centennial ’66 is adorned with gold finish on the receiver and other components, while the barrel features engraving commemorating ‘A Century of Leadership’.

There is also the Carbine version of the same 94 Centennial ’66, sharing the same features but with a shorter profile.

Released in 1978, this carbine features engraved receivers and a medallion insert paying tribute to the Cherokee people, and memorializing the Trail of Tears.

This Winchester 94 NRA Centennial is a lever-action rifle chambered in 30-30 with a 6+1 round capacity. With a 24-inch blued steel barrel and a hooded front sight, it celebrates the NRA’s founding and centennial, 1871 and 1971 respectively.

This 1979-produced Sheriff Bat Masterson model was one of the smaller runs in Winchester’s 94 Commemorative issues, with just 8,000 reportedly shipped.

The detail on the Sheriff Bat Masterson is amazing. It is little wonder why these guns were immediately collectible when issued.