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. Manufactured in 1909. The top flat of the part octagon barrel has the two-line address, and the upper left barrel flat has the two-line nickel steel marking and "30 WCF." A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The rifle is fitted with a combination Beach front sight, a folding two-leaf rear sight, a folding tang peep sight, and half magazine. The receiver is fitted with special order double set triggers. The rifle is mounted with a very nicely figured, factory H-pattern checkered forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate. The sides of the receiver tangs are unmarked. The butt of the stock and buttplate have the assembly number "5826." According to the data published by Oswalt and Hawk, out of the first 353,999 Model 1894s produced, only 26,934 were takedowns, 10,512 had checkered stocks, and 26,579 had half magazines. Although this rifle falls out to the serial number range of the study, these stats still speak to the rarity of this rifle's configuration. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Very fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with thinning to gray on the balance. Artificially browned magazine tube and cap. 20% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The wood is very good with repaired wrist, dings, scratches, and softened checkering. Mechanically excellent.