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Attractive Early Three-Digit Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

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Attractive Early Three-Digit Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
serial #703, 32-40, 26'' octagon barrel with full magazine and a bright very fine bore showing a little pinprick pitting in the grooves and otherwise strong rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube of this first year production rifle retain about 85% original blue appearing strong under ambient light with toning to a pleasant gray-brown patina and scattered mild pinprick pitting and oxidation speckling along the high edges. The action retains about 65% original bright blue with some flaking to mild gray-brown patina and scattered spots of light oxidation and fine pinprick pitting. The nosecap retains about 60% original blue while the bolt retains about 98% rich original bright blue. The hammer and sides of the lever retain lovely vibrant case-hardened colors with some drifting to pleasant smoky gray patina, the sides of the lever actually retaining some strong protective lacquer. The crescent steel buttplate is a smoky gray case-hardened patina while the extractor retains some good flashes of fire blue and the loading gate shows lovely brilliant fire blue along the edges. All proper markings remain intact and strong and the plain walnut stocks remain in very fine condition as neatly refinished showing some scattered light dings and minor handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman tang peep sight, flattop sporting rear and a rather scarce Lyman No. 7 windage adjustable combination front sight. This is a very nice example of a desirable early rifle retaining some fine original condition. (13C11669-8) {ANTIQUE} (4000/6000)