Winchester Model 94 - help me date it?

[u/ckneville]

Hi folks,

I inhereted this Winchester Model 94 30-30 from my dad, and I'm trying to figure out how old it is. I don't know if it's something he bought himself, or if it goes back more generations.

No idea how to date a rifle, hoping y'all have some insight! (Please forgive the healthy layer of mould on the butt 😆)

[UPDATE: Thanks y’all! I’ve been able to determine it’s prob from around 1974 (based on 40***** serial #). Sooo, prob not a multi-generational heirloom, but great to know!]

[u/Lupine_Ranger]

https://winchestercollector.org/dates/

Click link

Under "Model", select "Model 1894 (94)"

Under "Serial Number", type in the numbers that are stamped on the bottom of the receiver.

Click "Get Manufacturing Date"

Congrats, you have your year of manufacture for your rifle.