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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Short Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Short Rifle
Manufactured in 1897 and subsequently factory reworked. The right upper barrel flat is marked with the two line address, the left upper is marked with the maker, model, nickel steel and caliber marking and the Winchester oval proof is on the top of the later production factory replacement short octagonal barrel and receiver at the breech. Three line marker, model patent date on the upper tang and the serial number on the bottom of the receiver. Dove tailed Marble's #3 blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights, all blue finish and mounted with a smooth forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
BBL: 20 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 30 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 113766


Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain 98% original bright blue finish with some minor thinning , some high edge wear and overall scattered minor scratches. The receiver retains 85% original thinning finish with a smooth gray patina on the bottom and upper right side edge, high edge wear and some minor dings and scratches. The lever shows approximately 75% original finish with the balance having a smooth gray patina. The buttplate has a mottled patina with minor pitting. The wood is very fine with most of the original varnish, scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.