Winchester Model 1894 32-40 26″ Lever Action Rifle MFD 1899 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,176.00
LSB#: LSB250521RR002
Make: Winchester
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 192255
Year of Manufacture: 1899, C&R
Caliber: .32-40 Winchester (Thirty-Two Forty Winchester Center Fire)
Action Type: Lever-Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO NEW HAVEN CONN USA PATENTED AUGUST 21, 1894 – 32-40” The bottom of the receiver is marked “192255” The top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 WINCHESTER PAT AUG 21 1894”
Barrel Length: 26”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a buckhorn elevator sight leaf fixed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is in a 2 piece wood configuration featuring a straight comb, steel buttplate, straight wrist and smooth forend. The LOP is 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are light handling marks present. The stock rates in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright, the rifling is well defined. There is some scattered erosion and light pitting throughout the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 25% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows typical operational and handling wear. The screw heads range from lightly tooled to sharp with serviceable slots. The pins are clean. The markings are legible though shallow in some areas. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lever locks up tightly and the hammer cocks and releases with a clean trigger pull. 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: The Winchester Model 1894 is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles, known for its strong and reliable design and association with the American frontier. This particular example, chambered in .32-40 Winchester and manufactured in 1899, qualifies as a Curio & Relic and is a true pre-20th century production piece. The .32-40 cartridge, originally introduced for target shooting, also earned respect in the field as a medium game cartridge, especially when paired with a rifle of this quality.
This rifle features a 26” barrel, a desirable configuration that balances accuracy with historical appeal. The receiver and barrel retain traces of their original blued finish, and the bore, though showing light erosion, still displays well-defined rifling, indicating this piece is still very shootable. The wood furniture has aged gracefully, showing only light handling marks and no major damage, and remains tight to the action.
Collectors and shooters alike will appreciate the mechanical integrity of this rifle. With its crisp lever lockup, clean trigger pull, and Winchester’s time-tested 1894 action, this piece will make a fine addition to any lever-action collection or vintage hunting lineup. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bid! -M.C.
