Alright guys tell me about this Winchester 1894.

[rangerider7]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =224481878

[J Miller]

That's really a nice looking rifle. Great shape too. Weather or not it's worth that price I have no idea.

Joe

[jdad]

Antique...Deluxe XX Checkered Pistol Grip Stock Set...Special Order Extra Length Barrel....38-55.....King Triple Bead Front Sight.....BUT there is less than 50% finish left, on the metal.

It's a bit overpriced, in today's market.

[Griff]

Nice 1894. Special features: special order front sight, octagon barrel, special length barrel & pistol grip. For the pictured amount of bluing... seems a might high... but then, I don't own high end, special feature equipped rifles.

[Aussie Chris]

I want it

[RIHMFIRE]

very nice rifle....38-55 too.....id buy it for 2 or more..

[Mike D.]

IF he really had a "Cody letter" it would explain that the rifle was actually made in 1901, not 1897. Run, don't walk, away from that one. All is not as it often appears.

[ArcticGoose]

I agree with Mike D. The sling swivels don't seem right to me. It could be the small screen I'm viewing this on but, I can't see any checkering on the forearm. Looks like a neat gun but a letter from Cody would be a must!

[Mike D.]

Those sling swivels were available as special order for any Winchester rifle. The main issue is the lack of checkering on the forearm and the date of manufacture. There were no serial numbers higher than 30000 for the year 1897. To suppose that a 102000 numbered 1894 was made in 1897 is a far stretch. He is merely fishing by using Madis' numbers as correct DOMs.

[Sixgun]

It does not really matter when it was actually made. The ATF goes by the numbers in the book and that says 1897. I too, was a bit perplexed on the checkering (or lack of) on the forend but........the seller says thats all in the letter. He should have posted a pic of that too. Either way, it is possible that the forend was replaced.

Everything "looks" contemporary to the gun. 28" barrels, along with the pistol grip are not found in every street corner gunshop. Add the desirable chambering, double X wood, and the excellent bore, and I'd say that would be a proud rifle to own.

Hazeltown, Pa? mmmmmmmmmmm.....about a 150 mile trip---naaaaaa, Got enough junk around here -----------------------Sixgun

[cowboykell]

Any rifle with checkering that has seen a good bit of use will always have more wear on the forearm than the grip. It is the natural carrying spot. If the forearm didn't have more wear I would be wary. Looks like an honest old shooter to me.

[Mike D.]

Jack, the book might say 1897, but the reality of the matter is that the gun does not have "antique" status. When lettered it will fall into the post-1900 collector doldrums, despite the deluxe wood, PG and over length barrel. To me, longer barrels are unappealing. Give me shorter than standard round barrels any day; I'm a fan of round barrel Winchesters anyway. If the gun has an octagon barrel, only rapid taper full and 1/2 octagon ring my chimes.

[Aussie Chris]

It sold for $3,400 no reserve.

Chris

[FWiedner]

I think it's a fine looking rifle, and wish it was in my gun rack.

[OJ]

Gun Digest 2011 lists a couple of Winchester 94 Custom and High Grade 30-30 rifles - probably from Miroku - Commemorative for Oliver Winchester's birth - 200 years - for only $1959.00. Oliver Winchester's signature in gold is on top of the bolt - who could resist ???

If that's too steep, the High Grade one is only $1469.00.

[Griff]

Gun Digest 2011 lists a couple of Winchester 94 Custom and High Grade 30-30 rifles - probably from Miroku - Commemorative for Oliver Winchester's birth - 200 years - for only $1959.00. Oliver Winchester's signature in gold is on top of the bolt - who could resist ???
If that's too steep, the High Grade one is only $1469.00.

I can. I've never met an AE I could like.


I believe theu know it; they seldom use pics of the right side!
Nice looking gun from this angle.

Ruint.

[COSteve]

$3,400 winning bid! Way too rich for my blood.