RARE SPECIAL ORDER LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

RARE SPECIAL ORDER LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 85249. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” rapid taper, extra lightweight, oct bbl with smaller than standard dovetail front sight, a slot blank in rear seat and a Lyman loop tang sight. It has close-coupled dbl-set triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with 24” extra-light oct bbl, with Lyman front & rear sights shipped Aug. 9, 1900. Even though this rifle was not shipped until 1900, it was manufactured in 1897. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% orig blue with sharp edge wear and some light thinning over forearm. Receiver retains about 80% orig blue, thinning on top & bottom, stronger on sides. Lever retains 50-60% orig case colors, bright on sides with balance turned silver. Hammer retains 60-70% faded case colors. Wood is sound with some slight oil staining back of receiver and retains a smooth hand worn patina, possibly an old restored finish with minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30628 JR271 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1081	$6,900.00	RARE SPECIAL ORDER LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 85249. Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” rapid taper, extra lightweight, oct bbl with smaller than standard dovetail front sight, a slot blank in rear seat and a Lyman loop tang sight. It has close-coupled dbl-set triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with 24” extra-light oct bbl, with Lyman front & rear sights shipped Aug. 9, 1900. Even though this rifle was not shipped until 1900, it was manufactured in 1897. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% orig blue with sharp edge wear and some light thinning over forearm. Receiver retains about 80% orig blue, thinning on top & bottom, stronger on sides. Lever retains 50-60% orig case colors, bright on sides with balance turned silver. Hammer retains 60-70% faded case colors. Wood is sound with some slight oil staining back of receiver and retains a smooth hand worn patina, possibly an old restored finish with minor nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-30628 JR271 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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