Winchester 94 AE, 44 Mag?

[bluetopper]

What is the significance of the "AE" on a model 94, 44 Magnum Winchester rifle?
On a whim, I put in a bid on gunbroker this morning on one and wound up winning it.

Also wondering if it might be made in Japan?

Thanks for your response.

 

[acmax95]

It is my understanding the "AE" stands for angle-eject, so you can mount a scope on it if you want.

I would have to double check but I think mine is made here in America.

Congratulations on your new gun, I love my .357 94AE.

 

[DPris]

The Angle Ejects (AE) were introduced as a modification by USRAC in the 1980s. They eject brass up & to the right to clear a scope.
Many of us felt it was an unnecessary change.
Yours was not made in Japan.
Denis

 

[Smokey in PHX]

DPris is correct, the AE models came out to enable scopes to be mounted on the top of the receiver.