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Antique Early 1895 Production Winchester First Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle Early Serial Number with "10 O'Clock" Screw Frame
Guns International #: 102775934 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: RRGA
Member Since: 10/21/10
First Name: Doug
Last Name: Rainbow
State: New York
Zip: 13409
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 761-6214
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Number of Active Listings: 7
Total Number of Listings: 321
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check, Money Order
Description:
This Model 1894 rifle features the early "First Model" receiver featuring the "10 o'clock" screw by the loading gate. These First Model receivers are only found on Model 1894s as late as the early 7000 serial number range, but become very rare after around serial number 5220. From serial number 739 to serial number 5220, Model 1894 receivers are approximately split half and half between the First Model and Second Model receivers. It is believed that early on in Model 1894 production, these First and Second Model receivers were produced and assembled simultaneously in different parts of the Winchester plant, leading to this mix of receiver types on these early rifles. Many of these early First Model 1894s saw hard use in the untamed American West, and they remain a desirable collectible in almost any condition, making an example in outstanding condition like this an incredibly scarce, benchmark piece for a Winchester collection. The two-line Winchester address and caliber marking are on the top barrel flat. It is believed that nearly all of these First Model 1894 rifles were chambered in the early and desirable .38-55 caliber. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model, trademark, and patent information, and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It's mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Serial number 1762. 26" octagon barrel with full magazine tube. Barrel and tube retain a nice even brown / gray patina with roughly 15-20% original blue mixing in the protected areas. All markings are nice and crisp. I will rate the bore a 7 on a scale from 1 to 10. Receiver exhibits 20-25% original blue with the balance a pleasing brown / gray patina. Screws are in above average condition. Action functions very nicely. Both forend and buttstock are in good condition, still proud (wood is higher than metal). Both pieces do show normal handling marks and wear. Here is an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable and rare 1st Model 1894 at a great price. Antique and can be shipped directly to your doorsteps. Please feel free to ask questions.
SOLD
Antique: Yes