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WINCHESTER Model 1894 Chambered In .32 W.S. C&R Classic Repeating Rifle In .32 Winchester Special!
Guns International #: 101297491 Seller's Inventory #: 190896
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1473
Total Number of Listings: 30034
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
WINCHESTER Model 1894 Chambered In .32 W.S. C&R
Classic Repeating Rifle In .32 Winchester Special!
Here we present a Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle, made in 1905 in New Haven, Connecticut. The credit for the design of such a prolific firearm again lies with John Moses Browning, who lent his extensive design talents to a large number of weapon types throughout his career. The Model 1894 was the first Winchester rifle made for use with the new technology of smokeless powder and was developed as a hunting rifle. Over 7.5 million were produced from 1894 until 2006. While various cartridges were supported throughout the run of the gun, the .30-30 Winchester became its staple. In practical use, the Model 1894 became a favorite for general shooters and hunters alike. To this day, it remains a deer hunting favorite, and, in all likelihood, more deer have been taken with the 1894 than any other.
The .32 Winchester Special (or .32 WS) is a rimmed cartridge created in October 1901 for use in the Winchester Model 94 lever-action rifle. It is similar in name but unrelated to the .32-20 Winchester cartridge (which is also known as .32 WCF). This cartridge is based on the .30-30 Winchester cartridge of 1895, but differs from the .30-30 in bullet diameter. More significantly, Winchester decreased the rate of rifling twist in their Model 94 rifle, from 1:12 when chambered for the .30-30 to 1:16 when chambered for the .32 Winchester Special. Winchester used the slower twist to reduce fouling retention when creating a new cartridge for sportsmen who wanted to reload their own ammunition using black powder and cast bullets.
This one has been personalized with a tang-mounted peep sight, a shortened magazine tube, and hand-checkering on the stock.
This rifle has been there and done that. The underside of the barrel and the magazine tube retain some blue finish while the remainder of the iron parts are gray. The markings are clear. The walnut stock has been hand-checkered and remains in good shape. The bore is in good condition with nice rifling. The action is functional, however, the hammer falls into half-cock when the lever is run so the hammer must be cocked to full by hand. Just another little quirk of this old Winchester 1894!
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 24-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
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$1175
#190896
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes