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Winchester 1894 PCMR Carbine Lever Action 30 WCF - Pacific Coast Rangers WW2

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Winchester 1894 PCMR Carbine Lever Action 30 WCF - Pacific Coast Rangers WW2
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Winchester 1894 PCMR Carbine Lever Action 30 WCF - Pacific Coast Rangers WW2

This lot consists of a Winchester 1894 that is in excellant condition ... This unit was issued to the
Canadian Pacific Coast Rangers during World War 2..

Condition is Very Fine, retains 60% original blue finish with the balance a smooth
grey patina primarily and may have been refinished as stamping is very faint and
color very good with no dings or scratches....

In addition to the standard markings from Winchester factory on the barrel and
receiver tang behing the hammer, the carbine has three Canadian C broad Arrow
markings, which are on the left of the forearm, receiver, and buttstock.

Serial number is 1335163 which dates it as a war model made between 1943 and
1947- Winchester did not keep exact dates duringthat period.
It appears to be working 100% - Butt stock is original Winchester steel plate.

Manufactured in 1942 with the typical characteristics of the approximately 3,000
Model 1894 carbines purchased to arm the Canadian Pacific Coast Militia Rangers
. At its height the unit had a strength of approximately 15,000, with a large number
of these being members of the First Nations.
The Rangers were tasked with patrolling the wild and sparsely populated
northwestern coast of Canada due to fears of Japanese invasion.
The PCMR was disbanded in September 1945 with the surrender of the Japanese
but continues on as the Canadian Rangers.

Consignor has requested a RESERVE of $1200 be placed upon this unit.