This lot provides you with a Winchester Repeating Arms Company Model 1894 Lever Action saddle ring carbine, chambered for .25-35 WCF cartridge. The rifle was designed by renowned John Browning, and dates to manufacture year 1911. The Mod. 1894 (Model '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 fixed semi-buckhorn rear sight, paired with a blade front sight, and a nickel plated finish, contrasted by beautiful hardwood fore grip and stock. The rifle is marked with the correct roll-stamping, reading; "MODEL 1894 - WINCHESTER - TRADE MARK" on the upper-tang, 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 - .25-35 - WCF" on the upper left of the barrel. Overall, the rifle shows fair aesthetic and mechanical condition, with light wear to the nickel finish, and refinished hardwood stock and fore grip. The action is tight, and the barrel rifling is in good shape. Serial Number: 491214. The rifle qualifies as a Curio & Relic Long Gun, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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