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Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles

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Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64
Winchester Rifles

1946 WINCHESTER Model 94 C&R CARBINE .32 SPECIAL W.S. John Moses Browning Pre-1964 LEVER ACTION REPEATER

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1946 WINCHESTER Model 94 C&R CARBINE .32 SPECIAL W.S. John Moses Browning

Pre-1964 LEVER ACTION REPEATER

Here we present a C&R Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine, made in 1946 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. In April 1919, Winchester eliminated the “18” and “19” from the model names of all of the various models that were in active production. So, prior to this date, the Model 94 would have been the Model 1894.

The .32 Winchester Special (or .32 WS) is a rimmed cartridge created in October 1901 for use in the Winchester Model 1894 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.

The overall condition is good. Original finish on the metal with some evident wear. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling; there is a slight bulge in the last ¼” or so near the muzzle. The walnut stock shows use. The butt plate has been replaced and there is a short, stable split at the top of the heel of the comb that seems to come from the top screw of the butt plate.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 20 inches.

Caliber: .32 W.S. (Winchester Special)

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R Licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$1400

#230256
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes