^Lot 3057 SECOND YEAR MODEL 94 WINCHESTER RIFLE IN 30 WCF.

Cal. 30 WCF. S# 23109 (1895). Factory records indicate about 14,000 model '94's were produced during their first year. This second year production rifle has 26" tapered round barrel fitted with correct full buckhorn rear and German silver blade 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 is held by steel tip. CONDITION: metal shows traces of blue were protected but is mostly a heavily worn silver gray with pin prick pitting. Stocks show light sanding and oil refinish with very many minor marks and some quite deep at right rear of butt and both sides of forend. Bore is good to fine; shiny with light frosting (may clean). Action is smooth. (01-30135/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.