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Winchester Model 1894 Illinois Sesquicentennial

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:650.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 1894 Illinois Sesquicentennial
This is a rare Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Model 1894 lever action repeating rifle in the rare deluxe commemorative, Illinois Sesquicentennial finish. The firearms is in the Saddle Ring Carbine configuration and is chambered in .30-30 Winchester caliber with a 20" round barrel and full magazine tube. The piece shows excellent blue'd finish with gold highlights and factory engraving, a gold butt plate, gold trigger, and gold and gold receiver ejection plate. The piece was produced by Winchester to celebrate the state of Illinois' 150th birthday with the barrel being marked, "1818-1968", receiver marked "Land of Lincoln" and profile of President Abraham Lincoln. The walnut hard wood stock shows the inlaid Illinois Sesquicentennial Medallion. The firearm is in 98%+ like new condition and displays very well with only slight handling wear. Serial Number of IS5244, manufactured in 1968. Curio & Relic long gun requires FFL/Curio & Relic Transfer or NICS Transfer.