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WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 32 WS. S# 182804. Bbl 26". Model 1894 lever action rifle manufactured by Winchester in 1899. The top of the barrel is stamped with Winchester's 2 line address, with the caliber designation stamped at the breech. Aftermarket blade front sight with modified brass tip, and reblued Marble's semi-buckhorn U-notch rear sight. Forend nosecap has been mounted with a sling swivel. Plain straight grip wood buttstock with crescent buttplate, and plain wood forend. Stock has been sanded and revarnished at one time. CONDITION: frame retains traces of its original factory blue finish, with the balance exhibiting a gray patina overall. Barrel and magazine tube, exhibiting wear and thinning overall that shows through to a pleasant brown patina. Bore is bright, exhibiting scattered pitting and fair rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (23-3045/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.