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2114
$3,737.50

*DESIRABLE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 682022. Cal 38-55. 26″ oct bbl, full mag, dovetail front sight with set screw, sporting rear sight with set screw. Left flat over nosecap is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894.” Top flat adjacent receiver, circled “WP” proof and left flat “38-55”. Standard receiver with proof mark top center. Mounted with straight grain walnut, uncheckered straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 95% factory blue with thinning on sharp edges, some normal nicks & scratches and a couple minor areas of faint surface oxidation. The bbl address is somewhat weak, presumably from a light strike. Receiver retains 95% orig blue with usual minor nicks & scratches, lightly silvering on sharp edges. Lever link has flaked and blending with brown patina. Hammer and lever show orig blue toning with brown patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks & dings, some minor hand worn patina in grip area but retaining much of its orig varnish finish. Forend is sound with normal handling marks, a small dent on right side and retains orig varnish finish blended with some hand worn patina. Nosecap with orig blue toning with brown patina. Mechanics are crisp, good bore that is lightly frosted. 4-41015 BDT16 (3,000-4,500)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011
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