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1894 TAKEDOWN, EXTRA LIGHT WEIGHT, 24" ROUND BARREL, 1.2 MAG. SHORT RIFLE, CHECKERED PG, SHOTGUN BUTT
Guns International #: 101597133 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64
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: 70
Total Number of Listings: 4093
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 UNUSUAL 1894 SPECIAL ORDER TAKEDOWN, EXTRA LIGHT WEIGHT, 24" ROUND BARREL/HALF MAGAZINE SHORT RIFLE, WITH CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP AND SHOTGUN BUTT STOCK, 30WCF, #120328. The factory letter that accompanies this rifle verifies all of the above including the "rubber butt plate" and shows it was received in the warehouse and shipped in August 1901. According to a survey of the Model 1894 records, only 1661 rifles were made with 24" barrels and of these I'm pretty sure very few were round and extra lightweight. Add to this the pistol grip stock, checkering, shotgun butt plate, 1/2 magazine and takedown feature and one is left with an extremely rare rifle! This one shows fine deep barrel blue with only light ageing. Being extra light, it is fitted with a short ramp front sight with a Beach combination folding globe front sight (the barrel is actually too thin at the muzzle to be safely dovetailed!). the receiver shows some good thinning blue on the sides and bolt with the majority fading to gray/brown. Screws are excellent and the left side of the receiver is fitted with a Lyman receiver sight adjustable for windage and elevation. It appears to have been on this rifle for many decades as the blue on the receiver is strong around this sight where it was protected. the butt stock shows tight wood to metal fit and the Winchester embossed butt plate is solid and not chipped or cracked. Checkering on the pistol grips shows light wear and the grip cap with engraved screw is excellent. There is a tiny compass (working) inletted in the middle of the butt stock on the right side- when woodsmen and hunters relied on their back country skill instead of GPS! The forend shows a little more wear to the checkering, but it is all visible. Takedown is tight and bore has sharp rifling all the way through and is fairly bright. Tight action with strong springs. Winchester couldn't have made many exactly like this!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1894 SPECIAL ORDER
Serial Number: 120XXX
Barrel Length: 24
Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT