No.All Winchester model 1894 rifles with the angle eject(AE) were made in the 1980,s and later.
With the serial number that you have supplied,your Winchester model 94 angle eject(AE) was made in the year 1983.
A Winchester 94AE has a modified ejector that throws the spent case to the right making it easier to mount and use with a telesopic sight. The AE means Angle Eject. These were produced after 1966 in order to compete with the side ejecting Marlin lever action rifles.
The value of any rifle is dependent upon the condition of it. The AE is a very common rifle. If the rifle is in excellent condition, this make and model would be worth $350 to $400.
Most Winchester model 94 AE(angle eject) rifles sell between 200-350 dollars.depending on overall condition and a good bore.The age of your rifle cannot be determined without you supplying the serial number to your Winchester.
Angle Eject
Angled Ejection
With the serial number that you have provided,your Winchester model 1894 AE(angle eject) rifle was made in the year 1983.The value of these rifles will be between 150-300 dollars,depending on overall condition and a good bore.
AE=angled ejection, the other one will eject straight up.
Your serial number indicates that your Winchester model 1894 AE rifle was made in the year 1988.
My 94AE does have a pushbutton cross slide safety. It is one of the latest made in 356 Winchester, I bought it new after Winchester discontinued the 356 caliber. Also I have an interested buyer but he does't want the dies and supply of shells and bullets. Anyone interested?
Buy the serial number.