Description:
General Specs: Winchester, Year 1908, .30WCF, 6lb 12oz, LOP 13 3/16"
Serial Number: 464685
The “SEMI-DELUXE SHORT RIFLE” refers to a Model 1894 with crescent steel buttplate and a forend with a steel nose cap, but with a shorter than 26” standard length rifle barrel. The “SEMI-DELUXE” refers to the special-order feature of a capped pistol grip stock and factory checkering. Very few Model 1894 SEMI-DELUXE SHORT RIFLES WERE MADE. This RARE 1894 Semi Deluxe Short Rifle, sn464685, was made in 1908 with several special-order features, including CAPPED PISTOL GRIP AND CHECKERED WOOD, 22” 1/2 ROUND/1/2 OCTAGON BARREL, HALF MAGAZINE (BUTTON MAG), BEECH COMBINATION FRONT SIGHT WITH #22H REAR SIGHT WITH PROPER 1B ELEVATOR. We have thoroughly inspected this Model 1894 and it is factory correct in every way. The photos will show the internal stampings of the matching “assembly numbers” on the top tang, the end of the buttstock under the buttplate, and on the underside of the buttplate itself. These assembly numbers assured that these hand fit buttplates and buttstocks could go to the appropriate finishing department and come back to the proper action and barrel assembly. The assembly numbers demonstrate this rifle is a Winchester Semi-Deluxe and is factory correct. Cody Firearms Museum only has records up to 1906 on the Model 1894, so a letter is not available. It is becoming more difficult to find a Model 1894 with much of the original factory finish remaining and this rifle has not been molested in anyway, retaining Winchester factory finishes on all metal and wood. The barrel blue is 98% with a beautiful shiny bore and crisp rifling (BORE RATES 9.75 OUT OF 10). The action retains only traces of original blue (the blue commonly flaked off the Model 1894 action during this period), has perfect screws, the lever and hammer retain 65% case color (beginning to fade but all there), loading gate retaining most all its niter blue, bolt showing strong blue. The buttstock and forend retains most of the original factory varnish and strong checkering, with numerous field marks, no cracks or repairs. The action functions flawlessly, being a VFI CERTIFIED RIFLE, stripped to the smallest part in our gunsmithing department, ultrasonic cleaned, each part scrubbed to bare metal, inspected for function and integrity, lubricated and reassembled, a $375 service in our shop. From George Madis’ 'The Winchester Book', page 412 describes an almost identical Short Rifle, noting that a part round barrel is a rarity as is a barrel length of 22" on any Model 1894 rifle. Except for the sights, the rifle we are offering for sale is the same rifle shown in Madis’ book. With its mirror bore and dynamic handling characteristics, this Model 1894 will perform better than any modern “wanna be” lever gun and do so with class. What a great piece of history in this 114-year-old rifle. Winchester lever guns have been very strong, investment quality tangible assets, and special-order rifles in high original condition are sure to continue gaining value. Just imagine stalking a fine buck with this Semi-Deluxe Rifle in the very capable .30-30 caliber and taking game with a piece of American history! Thanks for looking.
Barrel Length: 22", 1/2 octagonal***
Bores: Mirror, strong rifling***
% Blue: 98% factory***
Sights: Front beach combination globe, Rear 22H Sporting with 1B***
Action: Lever***
Ejectors or Extractors: Extractor***
Receiver Condition: 3% blue, balance flaked to silver***
Screws: Perfect***
Trigger Type: Single-crisp***
Trigger Guard Color: 60% factory case color lever***
Stock Type: Capped pistol grip/ field forend with metal cap, button 1/2 mag***
LOP: 13 3/16"***
LOP To End Of Wood: 12 7/8"***
Checkering Condition: Factory near excellent***
Butt Treatment: Steel
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
WINCHESTER GUNS/BACO INC
Model:
464685
Caliber:
.30-30 Winchester
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.Inspection Period / Return Policy Three Days from the date the item was received.Sales Tax Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TNShipping & Insurance Ground 160.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional feesItem Condition UsedRequires FFL Yes
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
