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Winchester Model 1894 Takedown 22" Octagonal .32 W.S. Lever Action Rifle 1910

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 1894 Takedown 22  Octagonal .32 W.S. Lever Action Rifle 1910
Winchester Model 1894 Takedown 22" Octagonal .32 W.S. Lever Action Rifle 1910

Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time making the name "Winchester" synonymous with all lever action rifles. This rifle has certainly seen some use, but still has strong mechanics. We can only hope to be in this good condition after 112 years! This vintage rifle should be of interest to collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!

Make: Winchester

Model: 1894 Takedown

Serial Number: 534096

Year of Manufacture: 1910, ATF Modern

Caliber: .32 W.S. (Winchester Special)

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Side Loading Gate fed by Tubular Magazine

Markings: Standard Winchester 1894 markings

Barrel Length: 22" Half-Octagonal; The rifle’s barrel has been shortened and the front half of the barrel has been machined smooth.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel above the muzzle. The rear sight is a V-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the top rear of the barrel.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood featuring a nose cap, a straight grip, a straight comb and a hard rubber buttplate. There are scattered scrapes and scratches. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks are in Very Good Plus overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Refinished with Cold Blue touchups

Bore Condition: The bore is light gray and the rifling is well-defined. There is some minor erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates a 7 or 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 20% of its metal refinish. The metal has been treated with cold blue but much of the cold blue finish has been lost. It shows scratches, thinning and discoloration from oxidation. The left side of the receiver shows surface erosion. The screw heads are well-defined. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a quarter cock safety position. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

CA Legality: CA Dealer Transferable: YeS, CA PPT: NO.