Lot 29:First Year Production Winchester Model 1894 Rifle

June 5th, 2020|Rock Island, IL

Lot 29:First Year Production Winchester Model 1894 Rifle

June 5th, 2020|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,000 - $3,000

Desirable First Year Production Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1894. The barrel has Lyman beaded blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights and is marked with the two-line address followed by "32-40" on the top. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model/patent date information. Smooth forearm straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

ConditionVery good, retains 25% original blue finish, faint traces of original case colors, and strong traces of original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance a smooth grey patina and some very light pitting on the receiver. The lightly sanded and reoiled wood is also very good with some scattered minor dings, a small notch in the comb, and a small chip in the corner of the wrist where it meets the receiver. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1894

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32-40 WCF

Barrel26 inch octagon

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL