Desirable early classic Winchester 1894 rifle, with low serial number 234296, in less frequently encountered .32 Winchester Special caliber made in the second year of production for this caliber in 1904. It is important to note that the .32 Winchester Special round, introduced for the Model 1894 Winchester in the year 1902, was a sporting cartridge factory loaded with smokeless powder and designed to be reloaded with either smokeless or black powder which was still very popular at this time. This early production 1894 shows fine deep blue on the 26” octagon barrel along with nice aged blue on the magazine. The uncleaned receiver also retains fine screws with blue in the more protected areas. This rifle recently came out of here in Montana and is unusual in that it has a very shallow notch cut around the wrist in which a small silver encased low grade cut emerald hangs from what appears to be sinew- meaning unknown, but offers intriguing speculation! The forend has tight wood to metal fit as does the stock, both of which show normal, light handling only. Additionally, this early 1894 has the standard Winchester buckhorn rear sight with tall blade front sight along with sharp and clear correct Winchester markings on the barrel and upper tang. The 1894 was one of the most popular of Winchester’s models and thousands are still used regularly today! The 1894 was also known as the “Klondike Model” as many found their way to the Yukon Gold Rush of the last years of the 1890s and into the 20th century. It was equally popular east and west of the Mississippi and big game hunter/conservationist Theodore Roosevelt was known to have used a Winchester 1894 very similar to this 1904 manufactured rifle. This example boasts a tight action , solid safety half-cock on the hammer and fine bore with good rifling all the way through. Especially for such an early production example, this is a fine 1894 in a scarce caliber. It would be an exceptional addition to any any collection, especially with the hanging silver/emerald “charm” and Montana association! This rifle weighs 7lbs 12oz. Serial Number: 234296. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.