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Lot 3008:Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine

August 27th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3008:Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine

August 27th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Documented Highly Desirable ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine with 15 Inch Barrel and Letter

Manufactured in 1923 with standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. These guns were incredibly popular working guns and are generally found showing signs of significant use, but remain highly desirable in almost any condition, with this example being well above average. It is fitted with pinned beaded blade front and three-leaf rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. "T-B" is lightly carved in the left of the buttstock, which may be the initials of a previous owner who kept this carbine as a trusted companion. This carbine is listed by serial number by the BATFE as exempt from the National Firearms Act and classified as a "curio or relic" in the "Curios or Relics List" along with a copy of an ATF letter dated 1992 listing the carbine by serial number and stating that it has been removed from the purview of the NFA. Also included is a letter from Lloyd Barden (1931-2018), a prominent gun collector from New York, who appears to have been a previous owner of the carbine.

ConditionFine, retains 50% of the original blue finish, primarily on the barrel and magazine, with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered patches of light pitting, typical of these handy carbines that were worked hard. There is a series of punch dot marks on the left of the receiver. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches, showing the rough and tumble nature of its everyday life. Mechanically excellent. A fine original example of a Model 1894 trapper's carbine with the desirable 15 inch barrel!
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1894-Carbine
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge30 WCF
Barrel15 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1420
Catalog page10
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