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Lot 29: Winchester 1894 Rifle 32-40

Desirable Antique First Year Production Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 29: Winchester 1894 Rifle 32-40

Desirable Antique First Year Production Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750

Desirable Antique First Year Production Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1894
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32-40
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3881
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 13
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1894, the first year of production. It has a combination beach front sight and Lyman tang sight, with the rear sight having been removed and a Marble filler block added. The rifle has a full length magazine tube. The top of the barrel has the two line address marking with "32-40" stamped at the breech. Nicely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a metal end cap and crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The rifle retains 60% original blue finish with the overall balance a smooth brown-gray patina. There is limited light pitting on the barrel. The refinished wood is very fine with a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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