Lot 33: Antique Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine

Manufactured in 1895. Raised ramp front sight with hood absent and rear sight slot with filler block on the replacement barrel. There is a tang mounted Marble's short range peep sight. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the two line address/proof steel marking followed by "WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK - MODEL 94- 25-35 W.C.F." and the Winchester oval proof is marked on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Full magazine, saddle ring stud and ring mounted on the left side of the receiver and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

Fine as factory re-barreled with 80% original blue finish remaining on the replacement barrel and magazine, showing some areas of minor thinning. The receiver retains 40% original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The lever and buttplate have a smooth silver gray patina. The wood is very good with overall scattered minor scratches, dings and dents. Crisp markings. The action is excellent.