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Lot 3014: Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Exceptional Documented Factory Silver Trim Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Lot 3014: Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Exceptional Documented Factory Silver Trim Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $25,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Documented Factory Silver Trim Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1894
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32 W.S.
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue/silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1979
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 12
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is bright overall with some pitting and distinct rifling.
Description:

Per the Madis serial number data published by Winchester, this rifle is legally an antique. The Winchester Gun Museum indicates the rifle was shipped on May 1, 1905. The letter confirms the octagon barrel in .32 WS caliber, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, silver trimmings, and Lyman hunting front and rear sights. As "the ultimate lever gun" for over a century, the Winchester Model 1894 rifle holds a special place in the hearts of collectors. These "working guns" were not often ordered with special, extra cost features, making deluxe variations highly sought after by collectors, especially those in high condition like this example. Only adding to the desirability of this rifle is the silver trimmings. The forend cap, receiver and buttplate are silver plated. We can quantify the relative rarity of this rifle using the survey of existing Model 1894 records which was completed by Oswalt and Hawk, which can be found published in "ARMAX Vol. V" and includes the first 353,999 Model 1894s manufactured. Only 117 are listed as nickel plated or trimmed. The rifle is fitted with a dovetailed beaded blade Lyman front sight, a folding two leaf Lyman rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight. The barrel has the two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight and "32 WS" at the breech on the upper flat and the two-line nickel steel marking on the upper left flat. Mounted on a fancy, highly figured walnut forearm and pistol grip stock featuring checkering, hard rubber Winchester grip cap and crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "20757 XXX". The assembly number "20725" is stamped on the buttstock under the buttplate and on the back of the buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The barrel and magazine tube retain 90% slightly faded original blue finish with a vertical scratch visible ahead of frame, thinning on the balance. The forend cap, receiver and buttplate retain 97% plus original silver plating with some freckling and minor scratches visible on both sides of receiver. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. 80% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is very fine with minor dings and scratches and scattered blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A rarely encountered silver trim antique special order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Rifle that would be hard to improve upon.



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