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Lot 1:Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Rifle

December 6th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1:Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Rifle

December 6th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Very Fine Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter

Per the Madis serial number data published by Winchester, this rifle is legally an antique. The included factory letter indicates this rifle in .30 caliber with a 1/2 octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, Lyman front and rear sights, 1/2 magazine, shotgun butt with rubber buttplate, takedown configuration, and oil finish and indicates it was received in the warehouse on August 10, 1899, and shipped the same day in order 33712. The Model 1894 was Winchester's most prolific model, and due to its reputation as a "working gun", deluxe and special order examples such as this are relatively scarce, particularly in high condition. According to the data published by Oswalt and Hawk, out of the first 353,999 Model 1894s produced, only 26,934 were takedowns, 17,768 had shotgun butts, 10,512 had checkered stocks, and 26,579 had half magazines, making a rifle in this configuration quite scarce. The top flat of the part octagon barrel has the two-line address and the caliber marking at the breech, while the two-line nickel steel marking is on the upper left. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model and trademark information while the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. The left side of the lower tang is marked "7933 RB OF" and "7933" is repeated in the stock inlet. It is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with a very nicely figured, H-pattern checkered forearm and pistols grip stock with a hard rubber grip cap and checkered shotgun buttplate.

ConditionVery fine, retains 70% plus of the original blue finish, 60% of the slightly darkened original case colors, and 85% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina and a few patches of light dings on the left of the receiver. The wood is fine with some scattered dings, scratches, and light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1894
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge30 WCF
Barrel26 inch part octagon
Finishblue
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bore is partially bright with some slight frosting and distinct rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views6876
Catalog page6
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