Image Lot Price Description



3090
$5,750.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SHORT RIFLE.

SN 91811. Cal. 30/30 20″ Oct bbl, blue finish, straight grain walnut stocks. Lyman “certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead front sight. Buckhorn rear sight. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine retain 90% blue with slight muzzle and high point wear and a few scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Ivory bead Lyman front sight and special order Buckhorn rear sight. Receiver retains 90% blue with high point wear, miniscule scratches, and slight carry wear. Hammer retains 90% blue with scratches on left side. Lever retains 90% blue with some staining on bottom of loop. Stocks are very good full-sized straight grain walnut with handling marks and bruises commensurate with age of rifle. Buttplate retains 20% blue with wear on heel and toe. Forend cap retains 10% blue in protected areas balance is blue-gray patina. This is a very fine example of an 1894 short rifle that was very popular in the border area of Texas and Mexico. A short rifle would fit in the same size saddle scabbard as a carbine. 49059-113 TEP C&R; IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3090


Auction: Firearms - October 2015
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