Lot 31
Winchester Model 94 Takedown, .30 WCF cal. lever action rifle, 26” octagon barrel, 1897, Letter, Antique
Sold
$1,610
Timed Auction
Gunrunner Auction August 2019, 1-50
Category
Description
Winchester Model 94 Takedown, .30 WCF cal. lever action rifle.   Serial #21552, mfg. 1897.  Antique. Very good condition.  26” octagonal barrel has excellent bore, 93% blue with crisp address markings.  Sighting equipment consists of Beeches combination folding front sight, Lyman two-leaf folding rear and Marbles tang sight.  Receiver has very good polished blue finish with some fine scratch marks and edge wear.  Left side of receiver has some heavy finish wear with the name: “F.R. Howes, Geneva, NY” engraved in handsome script. Forearm has very good finish with some light marks.  Butt stock has very good finish, nice figure with few light marks.  Curved rifle butt plate.  Lever action works fine.  Factory letter confirms configuration and indicates shipment on July 27, 1897.  Wonderful old girl - undoubtedly Mr. Howe’s pride and joy!  Antique, can ship to your door.