Guns International #: 103460420
Seller's Inventory #: 2623

Category - Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

Category
Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN, .38-55, FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION "ANTIQUE

Description:
ANTIQUE, No License Needed (except New York and New Jersey) WINCHESTER model 1894 Takedown in .38-55, made in 1894, first production year! This rifle has seen some use over its 132 years. It has all original parts and retains the original walnut stock. The buttstock has a shotgun buttplate and has been cracked and repaired many, many years ago. The forend has a crack on the left side that has recently been re-glued and is good to go. 
Since I have not shot this rifle in forever, I took it out this morning, loaded the magazine, and fired 6 rounds to make sure that it functioned properly. There were no issues with loading, feeding, firing, or ejection of the empty cartridges. The bore is fairly rough but has discernable riflings. I shot at rocks about 50 yards downrange and hit every one. They were around 10 inches in diameter. The takedown feature works well and has almost no play. The rear sight is missing the elevator. The overall metal finish is blue turning brown. There are no major dings in the metal.
The cool thing about this rifle is that it is a first year production, takedown rifle chambered in .38-55. Because it is an "Antique", there is no FFL required. It can be shipped directly to you. It would be a fun rifle to shoot with your children and grandchildren, and would give you an opportunity to tell them stories about life in the 19th century. In 1894, Grover Cleveland was President and Like President Trump, served two non-consecutive terms in office. Because of its unique features, this rifle is also a great cantidate for restoration, depending on how you feel about that.
Thanks for looking at the photos and reading my ramblings. The ammunition in the photos is not included, it is just for artistic license. Please contact me with any questions, Richard
 

Buyer pays Insurance and Shipping costs. Shipping costs include: Dixie Gun & Fish transfer fees, soft case for most firearms, and professional packing and boxing in a sturdy container.


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PAYMENT - I can accept cashier’s checks, bank checks, or personal checks (pending verification of funds), or money orders. I can also accept payment via Zelle and can ship almost immediately after receipt and confirmation.
My FFL dealer (Dixie Gun & Fish, St George, Utah, 435-674-4008) securely packs and ships each firearm, following all firearms laws, and will include a signed copy of their FFL with each firearm shipped. There will be No private sales on firearms!

SAFETY WARNING- Buyer is solely responsible for determining that a used gun is safe to shoot. The firearms offered may or may not have been test fired, and some have been only visually inspected. It is a requirement that every used firearm is inspected by a qualified gunsmith before firing. The buyer agrees to hold seller harmless against damages, injury, or death caused by defective merchandise.

RETURN POLICY- All firearms come with a 3-day non firing, no-tinkering with (turning screws, taking apart, removing parts, scoping. firing, cleaning or altering in any way) inspection/return privilege. Inspection is based on a visual review of the firearm to confirm that it is in the condition stated. In the case of a return, the buyer pays all shipping charges both ways. Please ask questions.
Return Policy Guidelines of GunsInternational  Unless the buyer and seller agree to modify, as may be the case in a new gun, layaway, international sales and for used guns and accessories it must be clearly marked in the listing as No Return, the return policy is three (3) calendar days from the day the item(s) are received by the buyer or delivered to the FFL acting for the buyer.   The item may be returned for any reason, but the buyer must notify the seller within the three (3) calendar day inspection period.  The buyer must start the return within the next four (4) calendar days to receive a complete refund, less all shipping, transaction fees and FFL charges.  On a return the buyer must not remove the firearm from the FFL premises without approval of the seller.  Once the firearm has been received by the seller and inspected a prompt refund will be issued.  Shipping must start within one week of receipt of the item(s).  The return shipping must be of equal shipping level, including insurance i.e... Priority, Express, Blue Label etc.  The return item MUST be in the same condition as when shipped to the buyer.  This is an inspection period only, a gun is not to be fired or disassembled.  Sellers written permission is required to allow the buyer to take down a takedown model during the inspection period. Upon the receipt and inspection of the returned gun, the seller agrees to issue a prompt refund. Recommendation: Confirm purchase with all details via the Contact Seller form within the listing and print out the listing for your records. Industry standard is that if a buyer fails to perform on a layaway that any monies deposited are forfeited.  GunsInternational recommends all layaways are agreed in writing. Any modification of the 3 day return policy must be in writing by both buyer and seller. 
 

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 4981
Barrel Length: 26 inches
Condition: Fair
Metal Condition: Fair to Good
Wood Condition: Fair
Bore Condition: Fair to poor
Barrel Type: Octagonal with Full Length Magazine
Action: Lever action repeater
Triggers: single
Stock: Walnut
Butt Pad: Factory Original Steel Buttplate
Finish: Blue turning Brown
Sights: Open
Manufacture Date: 1894

Price: $1,899.99
Shipping: $60.00