A US Winchester Model 1894 Repeating Rifle, in 32-40 CF calibre.
Stock Number: 50177
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A popular and desirable US Model 1894 Winchester repeating rifle, in Fine Condition
Period
C 1907
Dimensions
Standard for the Model 1894
Geographical area
North America
Description
The Model 1894 was Winchester’s first lever action made for smokeless powder cartridges, and is the most successful centerfire rifle the company ever produced …designed for the company by John Browning. It was manufactured from 1894 to post 1975, numbering at least 3 million.
This particular example has a # 396680 … C 1907.
It has a standard length round barrel, with a full length tubular magazine, with a clear, full Winchester address to the top, a rear buckhorn sight, and 2 Winchester proof marks, and a blade foresight.
An added bonus is a rear mounted hinged Tang sight, one of the many possible variations available for Winchester rifles.
The barrel, and receiver have a very high % of thinning blued finish, in excellent smooth, unblemished, condition . …with very little wear.
The rifled bore is of a very high grade.
The 2 piece, oil stained walnut stock, is to a fine, grained patina, with only very minor dings of age and use
In the obsolete calibre of 32.40
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
