The factory letter lists this rare special order Model 1894 as a takedown rifle in .32 W.S. with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, and checkered stock with pistol grip. It is listed as received in the warehouse on September 3, 1903, and shipped on September 5, 1903, in order 197681. The rifle has a beaded Lyman front sight, flat folding Lyman two-leaf rear sight, Lyman tang peep sight, the standard markings, highly figured deluxe wood with checkering, a hard rubber Winchester cap on the pistol grip, and a crescent buttplate. Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection

Very fine with 80% plus original blue finish, 70% original bright niter blue on the loading gate, nearly all of the vibrant case colors on the hammer and lever, mix of original case colors and dark patina on the buttplate, and minor overall wear mainly consisting of flaking and minor oxidation on the forend cap and takedown collar. The wood is excellent and has stunning figure, crisp checkering, and minor handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. This is a very attractive special order Model 1894 with a desirable mix of features.