Winchester Model 1894 .30 WCF 26” Barrel Lever Action Rifle Antique 1897
SOLD FOR: $2,030.00
LSB#: WY240905SP050
Make: Winchester
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 107072
Year of Manufacture: 1897
Caliber: 30 Winchester Center Fire
Action Type: Lever Action fed by Internal Tube Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO, NEW HAVEN CONN USA / PATENTED AUGUST 21, 1894 / NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECCIALLY FOR SMOKLESS POWDER / .30 W.C.F.” The bottom of the receiver is marked “107072”
Barrel Length: 26”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into the top of the barrel. The rear sight is an adjustable square notch buckhorn elevator sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a 2 piece walnut stock, straight comb, steel buttplate, smooth straight grip, and smooth forend. There is a large chip missing from the left side of the forend. The LOP is 13” From the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are various scratches and compression marks in the stock and forend. There are no cracks. The stock rates in Very Good overall condition for an antique.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 30% of its metal finish. There are scratches on the receiver and barrel. Most of the finish has worn off. The screwheads are tool marked with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: When you think of iconic American rifles, there are none more iconic than the Winchester model 1894. This rifle has been used for 130 years for everything from defending homesteads and helping to bring law and order to a wild America, early law enforcement, and hunting. These rifles were an essential tool that you had to have in order to survive in the west. This rifle was so popular and reliable that it is still produced today.
The Winchester Model 1894 also captured the imaginations of the world by being used in numerous movies and tv shows. Used by many stars such as Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Robert Duvall, Charles Bronson, and so many more.
These rifles also spawned many variations that specialized in different applications such as Carbine models and hunting models. However none would be as popular as the model 1894.
This Winchester model 1894 has its scratches and finish loss, but looks better than any of us will at 127 years old. This is a must have for Winchester collectors. Good luck on your bid! -M.C.
