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VERY EARLY ANTIQUE SERIAL NUMBER, CLASSIC 1894 OCTAGON RIFLE IN .25-35 WCF, #45XXX, MADE 1896
Guns International #: 101193517 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 48
Total Number of Listings: 3303
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
VERY EARLY ANTIQUE SERIAL NUMBER, CLASSIC 1894 OCTAGON RIFLE IN .25-35 WCF, #45XXX, MADE 1896. Since the .25-35 WCF was introduced in 1895, it is hard to find antique serial numbered examples. This rifle still retains fine lightly aged barrel blue with most of the wear to the high edges of the octagon, the magazine tube is similar with some brown mixing on the very bottom ahead of the forend. The receiver shows good blue in the protected areas with the majority aged to gray/brown, fine blue on the bolt and exc. screws, excellent butt stock and forend with attractive early reddish-brown walnut. There is one tiny and barely noticeable hole in the bottom of the stock a few inches behind the lever that looks too small to be a sling swivel hole, so its purpose is unknown- minor either way. Tight wood to metal fit, tight action, bore is a bit dark with good rifling all the way through, buckhorn rear sight with half-moon and ivory bead Lyman front sight with patent date of “Aug. 31, 86.” The front sight looks like it has always been on this rifle. Correct early tang markings and excellent screws. Nice early example in a scarce caliber!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1894 OCTAGON RIFLE
Serial Number: 45XXX
Caliber Info: .25-35 WCF
Condition: FINE
Barrels: 26" oct