Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Winchester Model 1894 Rifle, c. 1896, serial number 47965, .38-55 caliber, walnut stock with pistol grip, checkered wrist and forend, peep site, round barrel marked on the top "MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.," barrel lg. 26, overall lg. 44 in.
Provenance: The collection of David F. Post.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Stock has a few dings and nicks, the checkering is still strong, barrel and receiver are a plum color, and the action functions properly. The bore is good.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
REPEATING ARMS CO., United StatesChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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