Compact, reliable and powerful, Winchester's Model 1894 lever-actions may not have the popularity it once had with Western settlers, prospectors, law enforcement officers, hunters and ranchers ...

The author was disappointed with getting a rusty old Winchester 94, but the rifle turned out to be worth far more than a shiny new gun.

This article, "Modernizing The '94 Winchester" appeared originally in the January 1949 issue of The American Rifleman. To subscribe to the monthly magazine, visit NRA’s membership page.

Battle of the Lever Guns: Winchester Model 94 Vs. Marlin 336 When it comes to these two classic lever-actions, everyone has a favorite. But is one really better than the other?