Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Winchester Model 1894 Lightweight Rifle, c. 1921, serial number 899455, .32-40 caliber, walnut stock, round tapered barrel marked on the top "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894.," barrel lg. 20, overall lg. 37 3/4 in.
Provenance: The collection of David F. Post.
Note: FFL, C&R.
Estimate $800-1,200
Some dings and nicks in the stock, the barrel retains most of its blue and the receiver is bright, and the action functions properly. The bore is good and sharp.
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Keywords
United StatesChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200