Per the Madis serial number data published by Winchester, this rifle is legally an antique. The Winchester Collectors Association indicates the rifle was manufactured in 1901. A short rifle 22 inch, rapid taper, lightweight barrel. 22 inch barrels on Model 1894s are a very scarce special order feature even on the lightweight examples. Out of the first 353,999 Model 1894s produced that the Cody Firearms Museum has the Winchester records for, only 2,252 had 22 inch barrels (per page 16 to the ARMAX Cody Firearms Museum journal rarity study). Left side of the receiver drilled and tapped. The rifle also has special order deluxe forearm and pistol grip stock with "H" style checkering. Lower tang is marked "14185 XXX". Assembly number "14185" is repeated on stock inlet. This is a highly sought after variation of the famed Model 1894.

Fine with original finish, thinning to brown on the balance, some minor handling marks on the wood, some softened checkering. Mechanically excellent.