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Winchester Crazy Horse Model 1894 .38-55 Cal Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,800.00 USD
Winchester Crazy Horse Model 1894 .38-55 Cal Rifle
Featured in this lot we have a Chief Crazy Horse commemorative Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle chambered in .38-55 caliber with beautiful factory engraving, tacking and decoration. This commemorative rifle is for Chief Crazy Horse from the United Sioux Tribes. These commemorative rifles where manufactured and issued in 1983 with Winchester producing only 19,999 of these special rifles. The rifle features a 23 1/2" long round barrel, fine walnut stock, under barrel tube magazine, adjustable rear sight, and etched frame. The stock displays brass tacking with a brass medallion set into the butt stock displaying an inlayed geometric design in the center and marked "Chief Crazy Horse United Sioux Tribes". The barrel is marked "Chief Crazy Horse" in gold lettering on the right side with "Winchester Model 94 38-55 WIN. Made In New Haven, Conn. U.S.A. Winchester Proof Steel" on the left side of the barrel. The left side of the frame displays an gold etched buffalo hunt scene with geometric border designs and the names of Sioux tribes across the border. The right side of the frame displays a gold etched portrait of Chief Crazy Horse with a scene of Sioux traveling on horse back with locations etched in the perimeter. The tang is marked with "MODEL 1894 Winchester" with the under side marked "Mfd by U.S. Repeating Arms Co. Winchester TM's Licensed from Olin Corporation". The rifles mechanics show functional operation with the action lock sometimes sticking. The commemorative rifle shows good condition with little to no wear across the exterior. The rifle weighs 6lbs 8oz. Serial Number: CCH13324. This is a modern firearm and requires a FFL transfer or NICS background check.