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Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
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Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle, with custom barrel, #86005, re-chambered to .30 WCF cal., 22'' round barrel that has had the first 4'' near the chamber custom made into an octagon shape with the caliber being re-stamped; barrel appears to be from either a Model 1917 or 1903 military rifle as a portion of the date and original markings are visible at the muzzle. Rifle features a 14'' mag. tube, straight grip walnut stock, checkered steel ''widow's peak'' shotgun style buttplate, dovetailed blade front sight, and Williams peep sight which is missing the aperture. Condition is good as modified. Barrel retains approx. 60% blue. Receiver and lever with no finish left and are a combination silvery gray in color with some cloudy darker spotting; buttplate with patches of darkened surface rust. Tang stamp is clear. Lever is crisp with a smooth hammer and trigger; bore is excellent. It should be noted that a .30-30 snap cap sits nicely in the chamber area, while the original barrel caliber of .30-06 will not chamber. Est.: $300-$500. (Antique)