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1158
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$3,162.00
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*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SPECIAL ORDER SHORT BARREL SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal 38-55. SN 312264. Fine carbine with rare 18″ rnd bbl, half magazine, with square base front sight and carbine ladder rear sight. It has a stud and ring on the left side of the receiver. It is mounted with uncheckered, straight grain, nicely figured American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 75-80% thin orig blue mixed with patina and light to moderate pitting on the front half. Magazine tube retains thin orig blue with some fine pitting. Receiver retains about 30% orig blue, mostly on the left side with a small amount in the sheltered areas on the right side with the balance a silver/gray patina with light to moderate pitting on both sides. Lever has faded case colors on both sides with light pitting on the outer edge. Hammer retains about 80% faded case colors. Wood is sound with light handling and use marks and retains most of a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-58705 JR188 (3,000-5,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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. |