This lot provides you with a Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action, saddle ring carbine, chambered for .32 Winchester Special cartridge. The rifle was designed by renowned John Browning, and dates to manufacture year 1923. The Mod. 94 became one of the most popular, and successful hunting rifles of all time, originally chambered to fire the .32-40 Winchester and the .38-55 Winchester. In 1895 Winchester went to a different steel composition for rifle manufacturing that could handle higher pressure rounds. This example utilizes a 20" round barrel, a height adjustable globe peep rear sight, paired with a brass bead front sight, and a mellow blue'd finish, contrasted by excellent walnut fixtures. The rifle is marked with the correct roll-stamping, reading; "MODEL 94 - WINCHESTER - TRADEMARK REG.U.S PAT.OFF&FGN" on the upper-tang, Serial Number "936291" on the bottom of the receiver, and "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. - NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21 1894 - NICKEL STEEL BARREL - ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER - .32 W.S." on the upper left of the barrel. Overall, the rifle shows good aesthetic and mechanical condition, with an even patina forming on the blue finish, and handling marks on the walnut fixtures. the action is tight, and the barrel shows good condition, with strong rifling, and subtle darkness. The saddle ring carbine qualifies as a Curio & Relic Long Gun, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 936291.
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