Rare US Navy Winchester Model 1894 Carbine manufactured in 1908
Guns International #: 100538662 Seller's Inventory #: 458559
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles - Military
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Seller: JRCguns
Company:
Member Since: 3/14/15
First Name: jonni
Last Name: carville
State: Washington
Zip: 98563
Country: United States
Phone: 3602494391
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: USPS money orders
Description:
This is a very rare and early Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine that is marked as issued to the United States Navy. Serial number is 458559. Manufactured in 1908.
U.S. Navy marked Winchester Saddle Ring Carbines are extraordinarily rare. These US Navy marked Carbines, because of their short length and rapid-fire capability, were used on US Navy gunboats in the 1920s and 1930s, to include the famous Yangtze River patrols. There is also some evidence that these Navy marked carbines were issued during WWII to submarine crews as shore party weapons. You can look at deluxe 1894's all day long but this is the one that you will probably never see another of.
Based on John M. Browning’s patent, which incorporated changes to the Model 1892 design, the Model 1894 was the first Winchester weapon designed for smokeless powder. This particular Model 1894 Carbine is chambered for the .30 W.C.F. cartridge, which later became known as the famous .30-30 Winchester round. This Model 1894 has the 20” round Carbine barrel which retains 95% of its original blued finish. The magazine tube retains 95% of its original blued finish. The front band exhibits wear on the high points with the balance a plumb/brown patina. The portion of the barrel and magazine tube forward of he band shows considerable wear and evidence of old pitting. The magazine plug is the original flat faced, single-slot type that has a mixture of a pewter and brown patina. The original convex head, single-slot magazine plug screw is present. The original front sight base is present and retains considerable original blued finish. The large steel front sight blade has a copper bead on top and is marked with a serifed “21” stamp on right side.
The original tapered front band is present and retains a brown patina with wear noted on the high points. The original convex head, single-slot front band screw is present and exhibits considerable wear. The rear band is generally worn with a mixed pewter and brown patina. The convex head, single-slot rear band screw is present and is also generally worn. The wood forearm shows normal dings and scratches but no cracks are noted.
The top, left, rear of the barrel has the 2 line Winchester name, address and patent date stamp. To the rear of the Winchester stamp, the barrel is marked “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER.” Just to the rear of this stamp is a serif “P” military firing proof stamp, followed by the caliber designation “30 W.C.F.” stamp. The original Model 1894 adjustable later rear sight has generally a plumb/brown patina over worn pewter finish. The rear sight base, with integrated dovetail, still retains considerable original blued finish. The rear sight base convex, single-slot screw is unmarred. The rear sight later slide retaining screw with convex head and single slot is present. The rear sight later is graduated from 0-2000 yards. The elevation slide spring still provides adequate tension to the slide, which adjusts up and down smoothly.
The top rear most portion of the barrel has the standard oval “WP” Winchester proof stamp. The bore has strong rifling present and is bright on the lands with dark frosting in the grooves. The top forward portion of the receiver, just over the chamber, has an identical but slightly worn oval Winchester firing proof stamp. Adjacent to the receiver Winchester firing proof stamp is a second serif “P” military firing proof stamp. The receiver retains the majority of its original finish which has largely turned a brown patina.
The left, forward receiver flat has an anchor stamp with ring at the top and straight stock with straight “V” arms and closed arrowhead flukes. On either side of the anchor shank is a sans serif “U” and “S.” Just below the US Navy anchor stamp is the Naval inspector’s initials, which is a serif “JP” stamp. The original screw in saddle ring stud and saddle ring are present. The original spring cover is present and the spring tension is still strong.
The breech bolt has numerous dings on the rear portion and it along with the extractor retain a plumb and pewter mixed finish. The breech bolt face and ejector both remain very clean. The end of the firing pen exhibits the expected wear, as is the locking bolt. The original hammer is present with slightly worn crosshatched checkering on the thumb piece that also retains a border around the edges. The hammer spring remains very strong. The finger lever has a plumb patina. The link and bottom portion of the locking bolt retain considerable original blued finish. The finger lever/link/locking bolt assembly still operates smoothly with tight lock up of the breech bolt. The original trigger has a plumb/brown patina. The trigger stop mechanism works perfectly.
The lower tang has a brown and pewter patina. The forward portion of the tang, just in front of the trigger, is a script “70” stamp. The receiver tang has crisp “MODEL 1894/-WINCHESTER-,” serif stamps over sans serif trademark line. The bottom forward portion of the receiver, adjacent to the for end, has the full serial number “458559.” The bottom receiver flat, just forward of the front edge of the link, are numerous serif “X” stamps with the rack number “1” and “9” stamped on either side. The stock has numerous dings and scratches but no chips are noted.
The stock and for end finish colors match exactly. The right side stock flat has a deep struck serif “USN” stamp parallel to the butt plate. Just forward “above” the “USN” U.S. Navy stamp is a slightly faded, stenciled in white paint rack number “19,” which matches the rack number on the bottom of the receiver. The original crescent shaped butt plate is present and is secured to the stock by an unmarred, flat head, single-slot tang screw and an unmarred, convex, single-slot lower butt plate screw. The butt plate has numerous dings and scratches and is devoid of any original finish and exhibits evidence of pitting at the tang bend.
This Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine functions perfectly and is C&R eligible. The Rifle will come shipped in a new hard case and will also include an historical write up and a CD containing all of the photographs in the listing plus many more, 72 total. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like additional photos emailed to you.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes