WINCHESTER WINCHESTER 1894 GOLDEN SPIKE COMMERATIVE

Overview

Celebrate one of America's greatest milestones with this Winchester Model 94 Golden Spike Commemorative, produced in 1969 to honor the 100th Anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad (1869-1969). Chambered in the legendary .30-30 Winchester, this collectible lever-action features a polished gold-tone receiver with commemorative markings, matching gold-tone barrel bands and buttplate, walnut furniture, and the distinctive Union Pacific medallion in the buttstock.This example remains in excellent overall condition, showing an attractive finish on the wood and metal with only light handling wear visible on the gold-tone receiver. The rifle retains its original commemorative box featuring artwork depicting the historic Golden Spike ceremony at Promontory Summit, Utah, adding to its collector appeal. The rifle is marked "Golden Spike Commemorative" on the barrel and bears a GS-prefix serial number, identifying it as one of the original 1969 commemorative production rifles. While many commemoratives spent their lives as display pieces, this rifle is both an attractive collector's item and a fully functional Winchester Model 94.SpecificationsManufacturer: WinchesterModel: Model 94 Golden Spike CommemorativeCaliber: .30-30 WinchesterAction: Lever-ActionBarrel Length: 20"Capacity: 7+1 RoundsOverall Length: Approximately 38"Weight: Approximately 6.75 lbsFinish: Blued Barrel & Magazine Tube with Gold-Tone Commemorative Receiver, Barrel Bands & ButtplateStock: Walnut Straight Grip with Union Pacific Centennial MedallionSights: Hoodless Blade Front / Adjustable Rear BuckhornTwist Rate: 1:12"Serial Prefix: GS (Golden Spike Commemorative)Includes: Original Commemorative Display BoxThis rifle is an excellent addition for Winchester collectors, railroad history enthusiasts, or anyone looking to own one of the most recognizable Model 94 commemoratives ever produced. The inclusion of the original box makes it even more desirable, as complete examples have become increasingly difficult to find.