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Winchester Model 1894 SRC 30 WCF

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 1894 SRC 30 WCF
'Saddle Ring Carbine' Vintage lever action rifle manufactured circa 1924. This carbine is attributed to Fort Bend Texas sheriff Thomas Rusk Roane. It has "Rusk Roane" stamped on the left forearm, and "TRR: stamped on the left receiver. He was born on 23 December 1898, in Texas. He lived in Fort Bend, Texas, United States in 1935 and Justice Precinct 1, Fort Bend, Texas, United States in 1940. He died on 1 November 1985, at the age of 86, and was buried in Dewalt Cemetery, Fort Bend, Texas. Includes a folder of research, copies of photos taken April 5,1941 in front Fort Bend County jail picturing Sheriff Roane. Features 20" barrel, full length magazine tube, dovetailed blade front sight, notch rear sight with adjustable folding ladder, smooth walnut forend & straight wristed buttstock, carbine butt with curved steel buttplate. The forearm, & stock are decorated with brass tacks in the the style of native Americans. Bore is dark/rough with rifling. Metal surfaces retain 20% finish, most remaining bluing seen traces on tube, on barrel and around the saddle ring. Molted gray patina on majority of action. Wood is sound/good condition with minor dents/scratches. Action is smooth/tight. All markings are crisp/clear. A well used` carbine with great South Western history/. NRA Condition-Good. C&R Firearm.