^Lot 3055 SECOND YEAR MODEL 94 WINCHESTER RIFLE IN 30 WCF.

Cal. 30 WCF. S# 11104 (1895 per factory letter). Factory records indicate about 14,000 model '94's were produced during their first year. This second year production rifle (S# applied October 29, 1895) has 26" round barrel fitted with replacement semi-buckhorn rear and broken bead front sights. Winchester markings are on top and caliber is at rear. Magazine tube is full length. Typical action is marked "MODEL 1894" "WINCHESTER" and with patent info on top tang. Hammer checkering is of early dipped style. American walnut buttstock measures 13" over crescent steel buttplate; fore stock has steel tip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter with matching specifications. CONDITION: good as partially refurbished. Metal retains traces of original blue were protected. Butt has cold blue added to present smooth dark gray overall color. Considerable original blue remains on bolt and link. Traces of color are on lever. Stocks retain most new varnish. Buttstock appears to be a replacement with bright polished buttplate. Tang and buttplate screws replacements. Forend appears to be original with old marks under new varnish. Bore is fair to good with strong worn rifling; heavily frosted throughout. Action is smooth. (01-30138/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,500.