WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE EXTRA LIGHT WEIGHT TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE EXTRA LIGHT WEIGHT TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 69622. Cal. 30 WCF. 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, 1/2 mag take down, pedestal front, with fine bead Lyman sight, and Winchester 3-leaf express rear. Standard Model 94 receiver, mounted with fancy “XX” walnut, deluxe checkered forend, checkered pistol grip with Winchester hard rubber grip cap, and smooth steel shotgun butt. Accompanying firearms is Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet, identifying as 30 cal. rifle, 24″ rnd bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, take down, oil finish, extra light weight, received in warehouse October 10, 1899, shipped on same day on Order No. 41138. Inspection of lower tang reveals Assembly No. 8760 XX OFRB. Buttend of stock has stamped No “4542” which can also be found in toe of buttplate. Discussions with a couple noted 94 experts reveals that this is not uncommon in 94’s. The fact that the wood and metal fit is virtually perfect and the gun letters as found leads to the conclusion that this is simply a bench error. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue with some minor surface oxidation, some faint thinning in chamber area, and faint marks on bottom from take down lever. Receiver retains 93-95% orig blue with faint sharp edgewear, slight thinning on bottom and some usual minor nicks and scratches. Hammer retains virtually all of its dark orig case colors. Lever retains strong orig case colors thinning and blending with gray patina across bottom. Stock is sound with good checkering, some usual minor nicks & scratches, and retains most of its orig oil finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with good checkering, some minor nicks and handling marks, much of its orig oil finish blending with hand worn patina across bottom. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-35278 BDT153 (12,000-17,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2309	$14,375.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE EXTRA LIGHT WEIGHT TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 69622. Cal. 30 WCF. 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, 1/2 mag take down, pedestal front, with fine bead Lyman sight, and Winchester 3-leaf express rear. Standard Model 94 receiver, mounted with fancy “XX” walnut, deluxe checkered forend, checkered pistol grip with Winchester hard rubber grip cap, and smooth steel shotgun butt. Accompanying firearms is Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet, identifying as 30 cal. rifle, 24″ rnd bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, take down, oil finish, extra light weight, received in warehouse October 10, 1899, shipped on same day on Order No. 41138. Inspection of lower tang reveals Assembly No. 8760 XX OFRB. Buttend of stock has stamped No “4542” which can also be found in toe of buttplate. Discussions with a couple noted 94 experts reveals that this is not uncommon in 94’s. The fact that the wood and metal fit is virtually perfect and the gun letters as found leads to the conclusion that this is simply a bench error. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue with some minor surface oxidation, some faint thinning in chamber area, and faint marks on bottom from take down lever. Receiver retains 93-95% orig blue with faint sharp edgewear, slight thinning on bottom and some usual minor nicks and scratches. Hammer retains virtually all of its dark orig case colors. Lever retains strong orig case colors thinning and blending with gray patina across bottom. Stock is sound with good checkering, some usual minor nicks & scratches, and retains most of its orig oil finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with good checkering, some minor nicks and handling marks, much of its orig oil finish blending with hand worn patina across bottom. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-35278 BDT153 (12,000-17,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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