SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 69655. Cal 30 WCF. 26″ rnd bbl, 1/2 mag takedown, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, Lyman 2-leaf rear sight. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Left side behind rear sight, “NICKEL STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”, on top adjacent takedown ring “30 W.C.F.” Standard takedown receiver with left side mounted with Lyman lever sight, stamped “D” on back. Mounted with lightly figured walnut, “I” checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, Winchester hard rubber buttplate, “I” checkered forend with nosecap. Accompanying gun is Cody Museum Firearms fact sheet identifying as 30 cal, rnd bbl rifle, plain trigger, plain pistol grip, Lyman receiver, leaf, and front sights, hard rubber shotgun butt, 1/2 mag takedown, received in warehouse 10-3-1899, shipped same day, on Order No. 38732. Under remarks: DROP 3-7/8″. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly No. 8752XXRB, matching 8752 number can be found in top tang channel of stock. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 70-75% thinning orig blue, starting to tone towards brown. The area over bbl address has been lightly cleaned with some dark spotting of fine surface oxidation, usual minor nicks & scratches. Receiver retains 70% orig blue with good visible polish marks, showing bright on sharp edges, some flaking areas blending with brown patina, and some normal nicks & scratches. Lever and hammer show orig color mixing with dark patina. Stock is sound with moderately worn checkering, right side has about a 2″ grain crack from buttplate forward. Normal minor nicks & dings, and retains a hand worn patina blended with some orig varnish. Forend is sound with moderately worn checkering, normal handling marks, and retains a hand worn patina blending with some orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp with good bore on this interesting Special Order 94. 4-41003 BDT22 (3,000-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2110	$3,737.50	SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 69655. Cal 30 WCF. 26″ rnd bbl, 1/2 mag takedown, Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, Lyman 2-leaf rear sight. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Left side behind rear sight, “NICKEL STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”, on top adjacent takedown ring “30 W.C.F.” Standard takedown receiver with left side mounted with Lyman lever sight, stamped “D” on back. Mounted with lightly figured walnut, “I” checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, Winchester hard rubber buttplate, “I” checkered forend with nosecap. Accompanying gun is Cody Museum Firearms fact sheet identifying as 30 cal, rnd bbl rifle, plain trigger, plain pistol grip, Lyman receiver, leaf, and front sights, hard rubber shotgun butt, 1/2 mag takedown, received in warehouse 10-3-1899, shipped same day, on Order No. 38732. Under remarks: DROP 3-7/8″. Inspection of lower tang reveals assembly No. 8752XXRB, matching 8752 number can be found in top tang channel of stock. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 70-75% thinning orig blue, starting to tone towards brown. The area over bbl address has been lightly cleaned with some dark spotting of fine surface oxidation, usual minor nicks & scratches. Receiver retains 70% orig blue with good visible polish marks, showing bright on sharp edges, some flaking areas blending with brown patina, and some normal nicks & scratches. Lever and hammer show orig color mixing with dark patina. Stock is sound with moderately worn checkering, right side has about a 2″ grain crack from buttplate forward. Normal minor nicks & dings, and retains a hand worn patina blended with some orig varnish. Forend is sound with moderately worn checkering, normal handling marks, and retains a hand worn patina blending with some orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp with good bore on this interesting Special Order 94. 4-41003 BDT22 (3,000-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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