I don't know if you are still interested in finding an older 1894. I have a saddle ring 1894 with a Winchester crescent butt stock, manufactured in 1928. The photo below is a catalog photo from Rock Island Auction of the rifle I won at auction.I've got a Winchester 1894 in 30-30. I'd like to find an older one like my step father, who bought one brand new in 1958. We like to shoot his 30-30 at the ranch in San Saba. He's got gun mounts on either side of the Gator for the Winchester 94 and the Ruger 10/22. Great rifle for killing hogs and deer.