Pre-War Winchester Model 1894 Takedown 26" Octagonal .32 Win. Special Lever Rifle, 1908 C&R

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Make: Winchester Repeating Arms

Model: 1894 Takedown Rifle

Serial Number: 451567

Year of Manufacture: 1908

Caliber: .32 Winchester Special

Action Type: This rifle has a takedown lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.

Barrel Length: 26", Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble No. 5 brass beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a Winchester Special Smokeless "V"-notch sight adjustable for elevation dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs, scratches and a few small dings. There is some dark discoloration, mostly at edges that meet metal. There is a tiny crack at the right-front edge of the wrist. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white with scattered spots of minor oxidation, nicks and scratches. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling shows wear, but is generally well defined. There is erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 5 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most of the balance is in the receiver and barrel extension which have worn to white. The barrel has some scattered finish wear, mostly around the sights. The magazine has more notable finish wear with the worn areas going to a light patina. There is wear on the magazine from disassembly/assembly. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some minor oxidation, mostly in the worn areas. There is some stubborn dried grease. There is residue built up in the seam between the receiver and barrel assembly. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are generally clear, the barrel address is poorly struck. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.

Mechanics: We were not able to remove the barrel assembly from the receiver, it is likely that the seam will need to soak with some solvent or penetrating oil. Otherwise, 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 standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 94 Takedown Rifle in .32 Winchester Special made in 1908. The cartridge is based on the .30-30, perhaps the most popular deer cartridge in America, but necked-up to .32 caliber, giving it a little more power. This rifle is in Good condition with 50% of its metal finish remaining, a fair bore and strong mechanics. There is some residue built up in the seam between the receiver and barrel that appears to be preventing removal of the barrel assembly. This pre-1964 vintage rifle should be of interest to collectors, especially in the Takedown configuration and with its Special Smokeless rear sight. Please see our photos and good luck!


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This item is part of Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
 Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Mountain
 
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Pre-War Winchester Model 1894 Takedown 26" Octagonal .32 Win. Special Lever Rifle, 1908 C&R
Pre-War Winchester Model 1894 Takedown 26" Octagonal .32 Win. Special Lever Rifle, 1908 C&R
Lot number: 1211
Seller: Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Event: Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
Ends: Sunday, June 1 | 9:00 AM  Mountain

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