^Lot 4121 WINCHESTER 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 30 WCF. S# 179159. Mfg. 1903. This rifle is fitted with a standard 26" nickel steel octagon bbl with dovetailed brass sporting front sight & elevator adj cloverleaf rear sporting sight. It has the second style "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PAT. AUG.21.1894-" & "30 WCF" caliber markings on the top flat. Full length takedown magazine. The straight grip take down frame is marked with the early style tang marking "MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / PAT. AUG. 21. 1894" under the Lyman 1A tang peep sight. Straight grain smooth walnut stock set with smooth crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: overall good. The bbl and mag tube retain 85% of the original thinning blue with some edge wear and fine freckled oxidation. The frame has 30% of the original blue with carry/edge wear, light scratches and some small spots of old oxidation. The forearm has been lightly sanded with some small dents and light handling marks. The butt is hand worn with handling marks and light scratches. Tight mechanics and takedown. Nice bore with good rifling. (26-51/ZAL). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.