Deluxe Factory Engraved Winchester 1894 Takedown 26" Half-Octagon .30-30 Lever Action Rifle 1906 C&R

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Make: Winchester

Model: 1894

Serial Number: 321412

Year of Manufacture: 1906

Caliber: .30-30 Winchester (.30 WCF)

Action Type: Tubular Magazine Fed Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Barrel Length: 26", Half-Round, Half-Octagon

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman folding Beach-style sight presenting either a short post or a hooded, beaded post, dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "Sporting rear" "V"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled and tapped with a folding Lyman tang sight installed, adjustable for elevation. An additional hole has been drilled and tapped in the top tang between the stock and sight mounting holes, it is covered by the sight when installed.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered deluxe walnut with capped forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. The rear face of the buttstock, the inside of the buttplate and the left of the bottom tang are each stamped with asssembly number "1986". The stocks have scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with some more notable scraping on the left of the forend behind the checkering. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has mostly muted with infrequent oxidation and some light scratching. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue, Casehardened Lever & Hammer

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is scattered light erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 7 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel and magazine have generally strong finish with scattered minor oxidation. There is wear around the barrel extension and the receiver at the bottom-front. There is some other scattered light wear. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The lever and hammer have some muting with other areas showing strong color. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This rifle has lever and half-cock hammer safeties. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Winchester Factory Records letter indicating the rifle's serial number was applied October 18, 1906 and was assembled as a .30 caliber, 1/2 Octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, sporting rear sight, takedown with $2.00 engraving, received in warehouse January 2 and shipped January 7, 1907 on order 86786.

Our Assessment: The Model 1894 was another Winchester lever action rifle designed by John Moses Browning. It became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time, the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7 million units. As R.L. Wilson relates in his reference book “Winchester An American Legend”, Winchester’s announcement of the Model 1894 in their November 1894 catalog certainly proved prophetic: “We believe that no repeating rifle system ever made will appeal to the eye and understanding of the riflemen as this will and that use will continue to warrant first impressions.”

This Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in .30 WCF was made in 1906 and is in Very Good condition. It features a 26” half-round, half-octagonal barrel, 85% of its original blued finish, elegant two-piece checkered deluxe walnut stocks with a capped pistol grip, and a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling. The included Winchester Factory Records letter confirms its configuration, and it is quite the find for the dedicated collector. In addition to being a takedown with a half-octagon barrel and deluxe checkered stocks, it is factory engraved. The pattern is closest to the No. 10 pattern as it would later be standardized with attractive scroll and border surrounding a stag panel scene on the left receiver flat. This rifle checks a lot of boxes for the collector, a beautiful example of an early 20th Century 1894, and will be a wonderful addition to any collection.


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Deluxe Factory Engraved Winchester 1894 Takedown 26" Half-Octagon .30-30 Lever Action Rifle 1906 C&R
Deluxe Factory Engraved Winchester 1894 Takedown 26" Half-Octagon .30-30 Lever Action Rifle 1906 C&R
Lot number: 1216
Seller: Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Event: Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
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