Lot 20: Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1911. Marble's 94-C blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with standard markings on the barrel and upper tang, including the Winchester oval proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech, full length magazine and the saddle ring stud and ring mounted on the left side of the receiver. Smooth straight grip stock with steel carbine buttplate.

Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain 90% plus original blue finish, with some thinning to plum and a small area of minor spotting. The receiver retains 40% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The extractor retains almost all of the original bright blue finish, while the bolt has a smooth mottled grayish patina. The lever has a smooth gray patina and the buttplate has a smooth brown patina. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. The markings are clear and crisp. The action is excellent.