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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:325.00 USD Estimated At:850.00 - 1,300.00 USD
Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
This special order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1907. This rifle has the rare combination of a half-round/half-octagon barrel with full-length magazine. The barrel is fitted with a blade front sight and adjustable rear sight marked "SMOKELESS 50&100YDS / 32 W.S. M'94", (adjuster loose). The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/1894 patent date ahead of the rear sight, the left barrel flat is marked with the nickel steel/smokeless powder marking, "32 W.S." on the left flat at the breech and the Winchester oval proof is on the top barrel flat and receiver at the breech. The three line maker, model, trade mark marking is on the upper tang and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm with iron end cap and straight grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.
BBL: 26 inch half octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32 W.S.
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 418619
Condition: Fine as partially refinished. The barrel and magazine retain 70% original finish with areas of smooth brown patina and thinning to a smooth gray patina at the breech end. The magazine is not securely attached to the barrel. The receiver retains about 20% original dark finish with the balance having a smooth gray and brown patina. The lever has a smooth brownish gray patina. The stock has been lightly sanded and the wood has been refinishened with a coat of varnish and overall showing a few minor dents and handling marks. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.