Its startling success paved the way for a long series of commemorative models honoring the Canadian Centennial (1967), various U.S. So the Centennial '66 was their first big commemorative issue. Winchester had issued a factory commemorative in 1964, the Wyoming Diamond Jubilee 94 Carbine, of which only 1501 were made. Sights - Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear and blade front tapped for receiver sights.Here are the basic specifications of the Centennial '66 Rifle: The receiver was 24 carat gold plated inside and out, so they were pretty with the action open, too. These Centennial '66 rifles and carbines generally showed a high order of fit and finish. The Centennial '66 was quite a hit, and a highly engraved version shared the cover of the 1967 Gun Digest with an equally highly engraved Model 1866 Winchester. But a surprising consumer demand, and Winchester's desire to make a buck, resulted in a final combined production total of 102,309 rifles and carbines. I believe that Winchester intended to make something like 44,000 of these Centennial '66 Model 94's. The point to all of the gold and brass was to make the 1966 Centennial reminiscent of the brass framed Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" rifle that was Winchester's first product. There were rifle (26") and carbine (20") barrel lengths, and sets of rifle and carbine with consecutive serial numbers were also offered. The straight hand stock was select walnut. These were based on post 1964 Model 94's actions with a gold plated receiver and forend cap, brass "rifle" (curved) buttplate, saddle ring, and a heavy octagon barrel with a full length magazine that was nicely polished and deeply blued.
To commemorate this occasion, Winchester produced a run of fancy Model 94 rifles. '66)ġ966 was the Winchester Repeating Arms Company's 100th year of operation. INCLUDES AN ATTACHED TASCO 1.Rifle Review: Winchester Centennial '66 (Win. A leather sling is installed for easy transport of this hunting rifle. The blued steel of the Model 94AE's receiver and barrel is handsomely complimented by a smooth walnut stock and forend. A 20-inch barrel is adorned with open rifle sights, while a Tasco 1.75-4x32 scope is also installed. This Winchester Model 94AE is a lever-action rifle chambered in 30-30 Win. It features a satin finish Grade I black walnut stock and forend with carbine metal strap recoil pad, drilled and tapped brushed polish finish steel receiver, steel sporter contour 20” inch barrel, adjustable semi-buckhorn rear and Marble Arms brass bead front sights, full-length tubular magazine, and top tang safety. The lever action Winchester Model 94 Carbine’s speed and natural pointing suit it for fast-moving game such as deer, bear, and hogs.
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