Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine in .30 WCF (.30-30) caliber, serial number 235251, made in 1902. This is the classic, early 1894 Carbine that was popular with the Klondike gold seekers, Texas Rangers, cowboys, ranchers, big game hunters and Mexican Revolutionaries. One of the best of the Jonathan Browning designs; this model is still respected and used today. This fine 117 year old example still retains good aged blue on the barrel and magazine tube. It has the original carbine front sight and sports a correct and original carbine ladder rear barrel sight. The receiver still retains some nice original blue and has a tight action, lock-up and strong springs. The bore is dark with good rifling all the way through and just needs a good scrubbing out to be fine or better. The butt stock and forearm show normal handling along with some honest saddle wear to the forearm ahead of the receiver. The butt stock also shows normal weathering from long days riding in a saddle scabbard. The barrel shows correct, clear Winchester address markings and patent dates. The upper tang also has correct “MODEL 1894” over “Winchester” etc. markings and the right side of the receiver appears to have a very small ranch brand neatly scratched into the metal. The Winchester 1894 saddle ring carbine is an iconic carbine from the turbulent days of the early part of the 20th century. This particular carbine recently came out of Helena, Montana which was a quintessential Old West city in 1902 when this carbine first made its appearance. In Montana at this time every sheepherder’s wagon, cowboy, rancher, lawman or outlaw had a Winchester like this one close at hand! This 1894 Carbine has great character and visual appeal. Serial Number: 235251. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic Long Gun, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.