GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 RIFLE. WINCHESTER 1894 45852 30 WCF Cal. .30 WCF. 26" oct bbl, full mag, 3-leaf rear sight, sporting front sight, blue finish, straight grained American walnut stocks with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 80% blue finish that is drifting overall to a pleasing plum/brown color, with some high point wear. Bbl markings are sharp. Sights are very good. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains 80% bright blue finish with slight carry wear and a few minuscule scratches. Hammer and lever retain a generous amount of case colored finish that is vivid in protected areas. Tang marking is sharp. Stocks are fine, full sized, and retain nearly all of the varnish finish with some minor handling marks overall. Buttplate is a sliver/gray patina with generous traces of case colors remaining. Forend cap retains 90% blue drifting to a plum/brown patina. An opportunity to obtain a very fine antique Winchester model 1894 rifle with special order sight. 51433-5 TEP (4,500-6,000)