FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION WINCHESTER 1894 38-55 OCTAGONAL BARREL ANTIQUE RIFLE
Guns International #: 100522864 Seller's Inventory #: GI1894ANT
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
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Seller: RUDIM6
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State: Rhode Island
Country: United States
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Description:
sale pending tim w-THIS MODEL 1894 WINCHESTER IS SERIAL #7263. THAT MAKES IT A FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MADE IN 1894. IT HAS A 20 1/4" OCTAGONAL BARREL WHICH HAS BEEN TRIMMED FROM A LONGER LENGTH. RIFLING IS STRONG WITH WEAR SHOWING IN THE GROOVES. THE MAGAZINE TUBE HAS BEEN SHORTENED WITH THE BARREL. IT IS IN GOOD MECHANICAL SHAPE, AND FUNCTIONS WELL. I HAVE FIRED A BOX OF MODERN WINCHESTER 38-55 AMMO THROUGH IT AND IT HOLDS 3"- 4" AT 100 YARDS. THE PRIMERS BACKED OUT OF THE FIRED CASES ABOUT .013". IT HAS SEEN LOTS OF USAGE WITH MANYSMALL DINGS ON THE STOCK. IT HAS ONE HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE FOREND NEAR MUZZLE ABOUT 2" LONG. THE FRONT AND REAR SIGHTS ARE NOT ORIGINAL WINCHESTER. THE LEVER LOOKS LIKE IT HAS BEEN REPLACED AT SOME POINT (MORE BLUE THAN RECEIVER- GUESSING 30-40 YEARS AGO..) THE METAL FINISH HAS TURNED BROWN OR RUBBED OFF IN THE HIGH WEAR AREAS WITH MULTIPLE SMALL WEAR AND USE SCRATCHES AND DINGS - SEE PICS.. THE TANG HAS BEEN TAPPED FOR A RECEIVER SIGHT AND HAS PLUG SCREWS IN THE HOLES.
SHIPPING FREE DIRECT TO YOU - PROOF OF 21 YEARS OF AGE REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 7263
Caliber Info: 38-55
Condition: GOOD ANT.
Metal Condition: GOOD ANT.
Wood Condition: DINGS-GOOD ANT.
Bore Condition: GOOD STRONG RIFLIN
Barrel Type: OCT-20 1/4
Action: LEVER
Finish: BLUE GONE BROWN
Sights: OPEN NOT ORIGINAL
Manufacture Date: 1894
Item Location: RI