GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SHORT RIFLE. WINCHESTER 1984 SHORT RIFLE 91811 30/30 MODERN; C&R; IVORY Cal. 30/30 20" Oct bbl, blue finish, straight grain walnut stocks. Lyman "certifiable pre-ban ivory" bead front sight. Buckhorn rear sight. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and magazine retain 90% blue with slight muzzle and high point wear and a few scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Ivory bead Lyman front sight and special order Buckhorn rear sight. Receiver retains 90% blue with high point wear, miniscule scratches, and slight carry wear. Hammer retains 90% blue with scratches on left side. Lever retains 90% blue with some staining on bottom of loop. Stocks are very good full-sized straight grain walnut with handling marks and bruises commensurate with age of rifle. Buttplate retains 20% blue with wear on heel and toe. Forend cap retains 10% blue in protected areas balance is blue-gray patina. This is a very fine example of an 1894 short rifle that was very popular in the border area of Texas and Mexico. A short rifle would fit in the same size saddle scabbard as a carbine. 49059-113 TEP (5,000-8,000)