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Winchester 1894 .32 WS SN: 216030

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 3,600.00 USD
Winchester 1894 .32 WS SN: 216030
Special order lever action repeating rifle chambered in .32 Winchester Short, circa 1901. Features a blued 26" octagonal barrel, full tube magazine, blade front sight, removed rear sight with Marbles blank installed, Lyman aperture tang sight, factory set triggers, checkered hammer spur, blued steel receiver, metal forend cap, plain walnut forend and straight grip shoulder stock with metal crescent buttplate. Includes a factory letter from the Cody Museum of Firearms confirming it's original configuration from the Winchester records. Receiver is in the white with some examples of bright bluing preserved in protected areas, barrel retains 60% thin bluing with edge wear & heavy wear from carrying and magazine tube shows 85% finish with remainder being a brown patina. Barrel shows small spot of surface rust emerging near muzzle, small area of dark oxidation near receiver, and no other evidence of rust or erosion. Markings are good, action is tight, and bore is very good. Wood stocks are fine with minimal dings or scratches and are well fitting. A very nice original Winchester that has not been tampered with. Condition is very good as vintage. ***C&R Firearm*** ***Modern Firearm***