Lot 1
Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Takedown, .38-55 cal. lever action rifle, 26" octagon barrel, Deluxe wood, Shotgun butt, 1897, Antique
Sold
$7,440
Timed Auction
Gunrunner Auctions, AUGUST 2018, 1-50
Category
Description
Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Takedown, .38-55 cal. lever action rifle. Serial #27039, mfg. 1897. Antique. Very good condition. Here's an American Class with LOTS of added factory features: Longer 26" octagon barrel, takedown, hard rubber checkered shotgun butt, oil finish, checkered, the highly desirable .38-55 chambering, flip-up Beech's front sight and fancy burled American walnut stock. Wow! Excellent bore. Buckhorn rear sights. 80% blue with the usual receiver edge wear and wear on the "carry area" of the receiver bottom. Beautiful! Good tight action. Some hunting marks on buttstock. Straight grip wood is gorgeous with lots of burl. Surely a gentleman's rifle who spared no expense in its custom factory features of the 1800's. Includes Cody factory letter affirming the features. Shipped from the Winchester warehouse on October 16, 1897. A super antique 1894! Can ship right to your doorstep. An outstanding investment piece in the scarce caliber! Gunrunner West item.