1894 Winchester Rifle 38-55 Special Order

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Non-restricted Item #27130

1894 Winchester Rifle 38-55 Special Order

  • Licensing Category: Non-restricted
  • Maker: Winchester
  • Model: 1894
  • Caliber/Gauge: .38-55

  • Description:

    SN 576106 is a Model 1894 Winchester built in 1911.   This piece shows a 26" barrel caliber 38-55 with a bright excellent bore.  The sights are original factory.  The barrel finish remains at approx 70% original blue.  The four special features are as follows; with the rarity factory noted from 'The Winchester Book" by Madis.1. Special short magazine one out of 2671 rifles produced. 2.  Part round barrel one out of 3633.  3. Plating one out of 1639. Note this rifle shows approximately 50% of original nickel plate on the receiver and nose cap. 4. This rifle was factory mounted with a shot gun  butt and a Winchester  hard rubber pad, one of 2179.  This rifle shows a weight of 7 lbs and is an extra lightweight rifle.  See Madis page 143 of the Winchester handbook.  Overall this rifle shows usage and wear.  The wood is sound showing finish loss and wear marks.  The metal is sound but shows plating loss.  This rifle remains in it's"as found" condition.  It has not been cleaned which is left for the decision of the purchaser. A seldom found special order 1894 Winchester rifle. Non restricted