WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 HALF MAGAZINE RIFLE.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 HALF MAGAZINE RIFLE. SN 96473. (1897) Cal. 30 WCF. 26″ Half rnd, half oct nickel-steel bbl, is fitted with three-leaf platinum lined express rear sight, and German silver blade front. Rifle has half magazine, crescent butt, and Lyman tang sight with large aperture. Factory letter confirms all of the above, except originally equipped with beech front sight, shipped from warehouse April 9, 1901. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, with only the slightest edge wear on bbl, a bit more on action, with some minor marks and flaking. Lever and hammer retain most of their bright case hardening color, lever silvered on outer faces and in loop. Buttplate color is fading, and is mostly mottled silver. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with perhaps some oil wiped in, with a number of minor marks. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny. 4-44390 MGM347 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	2041	$3,835.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 HALF MAGAZINE RIFLE. SN 96473. (1897) Cal. 30 WCF. 26″ Half rnd, half oct nickel-steel bbl, is fitted with three-leaf platinum lined express rear sight, and German silver blade front. Rifle has half magazine, crescent butt, and Lyman tang sight with large aperture. Factory letter confirms all of the above, except originally equipped with beech front sight, shipped from warehouse April 9, 1901. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, with only the slightest edge wear on bbl, a bit more on action, with some minor marks and flaking. Lever and hammer retain most of their bright case hardening color, lever silvered on outer faces and in loop. Buttplate color is fading, and is mostly mottled silver. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with perhaps some oil wiped in, with a number of minor marks. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny. 4-44390 MGM347 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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