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Lot 11:Winchester 1894 Rifle 38-55

December 2nd, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Lot 11:Winchester 1894 Rifle 38-55

December 2nd, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,300 - $1,900

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Caliber

Manufactured in 1901. Blade and adjustable buckhorn sights on a round barrel marked with address/patent date information and "38-55" on top. The rifle has a full length magazine and Lyman tang peep sight. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with metal forend cap and crescent buttplate.

ConditionVery fine. The barrel and magazine retains 85% plus original blue with a series of dings near the muzzle and patch of minor pitting near the rear sight. The receiver retains 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The hammer and lever retains 40% of the original case colors. The refinished wood is very fine with a couple hairline cracks near the lower tang and some very scattered, very minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1894

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge38-55

Barrel26 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL