Winchester 1894 Deluxe Takedown 30 WCF (30-30) s/n 581824
Guns International #: 101262537 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever - Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64

Seller's Information
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Seller: Apothegm
Member Since: 5/12/19
First Name: Pete
Last Name: Luckel
State: Washington
Zip: 98272
Country: United States
Phone: (360) 794-9543
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 1
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: Paypal



Description:
This gun has been in my family as far back as I can remember (I'm 72 now).  My dad said he bought it at a pawn shop in St. Louis to use as a deer rifle in the Ozarks where we had a cabin.  I have a hand written but undated receipt for the gun.  Dad said that not long after the sale, he got a call from a wealthy gentlemen who wanted to buy the gun back, explaining that his ne'er-do-well son had pawned the rifle.  He said that it was part of a set (I'm assuming that the original owner had a second barrel of a different caliber) and that he wanted it back pretty badly. Dad was unmoved by the story and decided to keep the rifle.  At some point, on a hunting trip, Dad sat the gun down too hard on a rock ledge, chipping a piece out of the buttplate and toe of the stock (see pictures).  The appraisal for the gun just came back at $3500.  I am anxious to get it into the hands of someone who can appreciate this 108 year old piece of history and fine workmanship.

This is the assessment of the appraiser:  Retains traces of blue and 80% of the original wood finish.  All original, but quite a bit of finish loss.  The buttplate and stock are chipped at the toe.  No other apparent damage.

Thanks for taking a look!  If you have questions or need additional pics, please let me know.
 

SOLD

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 581824
Caliber Info: .30WCF (30-30)
Bore Condition: Bright and Clean
Barrels: 22
Barrel Type: Half round/half Octagon
Action: Lever
Manufacture Date: 1911