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*RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE TAKEDOWN SPORTING RIFLE.SN 271341. Cal. 30-30. Factory replacement 26″ rnd bbl. Half magazine takedown model. This rifle features a number of special order features including Lyman sights, deluxe oil finished highly figured XXX walnut stocks with Winchester hard rubber buttplate, Winchester pistol grip cap and sling-eyes. Lower tang is marked with assembly #21234 which is also present in the stock mortise. “XO” is also stamped on the tang after assembly #. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Records verification listing the rifle as .30 cal w/24″ Extra Light bbl, checkered PG stock, 1/2 mag, shotgun butt, takedown and oil finish. Shipped 6-22-1905 and back to factory twice for R & R in 1909 which explains the replacement 26″ bbl, special sights and sling eyes along with the factory refinish. CONDITION: Very Fine as factory restored. Bbl retains 90% blue finish with only high point wear. Parts proof and bbl markings are sharp and crisp. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Sights are very good. Receiver shows 90% restored blue finish with some high point wear on the bottom forward end. Hammer and lever show 50% dull case colors. Lyman receiver sight retains 90% blue. Stocks are oil finished and fine with sharp checkering and only a few minuscule scratches and bruises overall. Pistol grip cap and hard rubber buttplate are in fine condition. This is a very nice example of a deluxe rifle with many special order features. 49971-66 C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1111 Click here to view provenance
Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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. |