Winchester 94 cleaning - Keep that lever action running

Let's be real, putting off your Winchester 94 cleaning is the fastest way to turn a legendary rifle into a frustrating paperweight. I've seen too many of these beauties get gummed up with old grease and carbon just because someone didn't want to deal with the "complexity" of a lever action. While it's true that a Model 94 has a few more moving parts than a basic bolt action, it's nothing you can't handle with a little patience and the right mindset. ...

February 21, 2026 · 7 min · Daugther Mackey