December 16, 17, & 18, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2020
1929 vintage Winchester Model 1894 takedown lever action short rifle, serial number 1050096. 20" round barrel, chambered in .32-40 WCF with standard rear sight and blade front. Full length, takedown magazine tube with patent date on lever. 2 piece plain walnut stock and full length forearm with steel forearm cap and crescent buttplate. Factory research with this lot only mentions that the serial number was applied July 03, 1929. CONDITION: Very good, with original blue finish fading to a blue-grey patina with wear at high edges. Receiver is mostly a dull-gray with traces of blue remaining in protected areas. Screws are slightly molested. Barrel band is peened into dovetail. Barrel and magazine tube are shortened from 26" to 20." Stock and forearm are very good with finish added and dents, dings, scratches, and have had a hole filled where a rear sling swivel would be but appear strong. Action and takedown mechanism work correctly and lock tightly. Bore is bright and shiny with sharp lands and grooves. -TN-
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