*VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION MUSKET.

*VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Cal. 30 WCF. SN 503008. Usual configuration with 30” rnd bbl, full-length magazine with square base front sight/bayonet lug and a carbine ladder rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards. It has a full-length forearm with three bbl bands and a sling swivel integral with the middle band and a corresponding sling swivel in the buttstock. It has straight stock with smooth carbine/musket buttplate. Accompanied by an original Winchester socket bayonet without scabbard. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong bright original blue with wear only at the muzzle from the bayonet. Receiver retains about 95% strong bright original blue with some very minor flaking on both sides. Lever and hammer retain most of their original case colors, mostly brilliant, but faded on the outside edge of the lever. Buttplate retains 30-40% case colors with the balance turned silver. Wood is sound with very minor handling and storage marks and retains most of its original oil finish. Bayonet is fine with a few minor nicks and scattered spots of pinpoint rust, otherwise is bright. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-52464 JR252 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	617	$29,900.00	VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Cal. 30 WCF. SN 503008. Usual configuration with 30” rnd bbl, full-length magazine with square base front sight/bayonet lug and a carbine ladder rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards. It has a full-length forearm with three bbl bands and a sling swivel integral with the middle band and a corresponding sling swivel in the buttstock. It has straight stock with smooth carbine/musket buttplate. Accompanied by an original Winchester socket bayonet without scabbard. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong bright original blue with wear only at the muzzle from the bayonet. Receiver retains about 95% strong bright original blue with some very minor flaking on both sides. Lever and hammer retain most of their original case colors, mostly brilliant, but faded on the outside edge of the lever. Buttplate retains 30-40% case colors with the balance turned silver. Wood is sound with very minor handling and storage marks and retains most of its original oil finish. Bayonet is fine with a few minor nicks and scattered spots of pinpoint rust, otherwise is bright. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-52464 JR252 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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