Guns International #: 102664271
Seller's Inventory #: 240331
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Guns International #: 102664271
Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64
- Winchester Rifles
1917 WORLD WAR I WINCHESTER 1894 .30-30 WCF C&R Carbine REDFIELD PEEP SIGHT Made in New Haven, Connecticut
Description: 1917 WORLD WAR I WINCHESTER 1894 .30-30 WCF C&R Carbine REDFIELD PEEP SIGHT Made in New Haven, Connecticut Here we present a C&R Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine, made in 1917 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. Somewhere around 1949, Winchester, at the other gunmakers persistence, bowed to them and renamed the cartridge fired here to .30-30, rather than the .30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire), obviously because the other makers didn’t like the Winchester name in the cartridge their rifles were firing. The overall condition is fair to good. Some original blue finish on the barrel and magazine tube. The saddle ring staple was deleted and the barrel mounted rear sight removed in favor of the Redfield peep sight mounted on the receiver. The windage knob is not functional at present due to a shorn screw. The action is strong but the bolt is sluggish when the lever is extended. Bright bore with sharp rifling. The stock has a couple of short, stable splits and some heavier wear and weathering on the right side of the butt stock. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Barrel is 20 inches. Caliber: .30 Winchester Center Fire (.30-30) 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. Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1700 #240331 Price: $1,700.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102664271
Seller's Inventory #: 240331
Guns International #: 102664271
Seller's Inventory #: 240331