Winchester Model 1894 in .38-55 Winchester with 24-inch barrel. The original chambering of the 1894 before .30-30 dominated, the .38-55 is a large-bore black powder cartridge that also works with smokeless powder. Type: Lever-Action Rifle Action: Lever-Action Caliber: .38-55 Win Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1894, USA Weight: 7 oz Overall length: 41.75" Status: Active Intended use: Collecting, Cowboy Action, Hunting