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Iconic Winchester Model 94 Eastern Carbine with Provenance to Movie Star Steve McQueen

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:25.00 - 500,000.00 USD
Iconic Winchester Model 94 Eastern Carbine with Provenance to Movie Star Steve McQueen
Made by Winchester Repeating Arms in 1941 with provenance to action movie star Steve McQueen. McQueen was known for action films like "Bullitt" and "Tom Horn" just to name a few. He was also known as a sportsman and firearms enthusiast. With this gun comes a tag and a catalog from the Steve McQueen Estate Sale in 2006. Gun has factory standard 20" blued Winchester Proof Steel round barrel in 32 Winchester Special caliber with factory hooded ramp front sight and Winchester 22G rear sight with standard Winchester proof and barrel markings. Blued solid frame Eastern Carbine style action (no saddle ring) with plain trigger and blued full tubular magazine, lever and hammer. Action has added "STEVE McQUEEN" monogramming done post sale for display purposes. Standard oil finish walnut stock with serrated steel butt plate. Matching plain walnut forearm with blued barrel band. A great chance to own a film icons personal Winchester. CALIBER: 32 W.S. S/N: 1255922. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
CONDITION
Overall good with 90% fading barrel blue with silvery patina in carry spots. Action has worn to a silvery brown patina with blued parts showing a good portion of their original blue. Stock has added coat of linseed oil with light marks and dings. Good bore and mechanics. Rear sight is missing elevator.