November 17 & 18, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2021
1927 vintage Winchester Model 1894 Trapper lever action saddle ring carbine, serial number 1004427. 15" round barrel chambered in .30 Winchester Center Fire (.30-30 WCF) with carbine flip-up ladder rear sight, full-length magazine tube, and carbine front sight. Two-piece plain walnut stock and forearm with very interesting carvings on the left side of stock near butt, possibly Native American. Markings include an arrow making a 90 degree turn to the right, an arrow pointed diagonally to the bottom left, a cross, and an inverted V with a line underneath. Markings appear to be period. Stock is complete with a carbine buttplate. Comes with ATF exemption letter classifying this carbine as a Curio and Relic firearm not subject to the National Firearms Act because of its scarcity and age as well as its considerable interest among collectors and a letter confirming configuration by George Madis (author of "The Winchester Book"). CONDITION: Very good, with a slight majority of the original bluing remaining on the barrel, with the balance of the gun turned to a dull grey patina with scattered handling marks throughout. Stock and forearm are very good with scattered heavy handling marks throughout and 2 small chips at upper buttplate tang. Action is sticky but works correctly when cycled by hand. Bore is bright and shiny with modest abrasion and crisp rifling. TON
Paperwork
ATF Exemption Letter, Madis Letter