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Seller's Inventory #: 247099

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

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Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64
Winchester Rifles

ICONIC Antique 1897 WINCHESTER M1894 Lever Action .30 WCF Repeating RIFLE Repeater Made in 1897 Per Madis Serial Number Data

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ICONIC Antique 1897 WINCHESTER M1894 Lever Action .30 WCF Repeating RIFLE  

Repeater Made in 1897 Per Madis Serial Number Data

Here we present an antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle, made in 1897 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 good. Strong action. The bore has dimmed and maintains good rifling. Some traces of original finish are present. Stock is solid with handling wear and a small chip missing near the receiver. Three holes are drilled into the buttstock. Markings are legible. The sling swivel hole has been plugged.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 26 inches.

Caliber: .30 Winchester Center Fire (.30-30)

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes