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Winchester Special Order Model 1894 Takedown Rifle

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Winchester Special Order Model 1894 Takedown Rifle
serial #50843, 30 W.C.F., 26'' part octagon part round nickel steel barrel with a full magazine and a bright excellent bore. The barrel shows a spot of addressed light pitting on the left side, otherwise retaining about 97% original blue with a hint of high edge and contact point wear and some mild thinning, and the magazine tube shows light operational wear and handling marks. The receiver and forend metal retain about 65% original blue with light to more moderate wear on the high edges, light wear and striations on the sides of the frame, and mild oxidation staining and light pitting. The lever and hammer retain vibrant case-hardened colors with a few spots toned to a silvery patina and a spot or two of pinprick pitting. The straight grip walnut stock and forend are in excellent condition with two dings on the left side of the butt, two tiny cracks forming at the corners of the buttplate heel, and the curved steel buttplate has a mixed blue and gray-brown patina. The Winchester factory markings are intact and crisp, and the tang screw shows just a hint of slot wear. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade front sight and a Marble's sporting-style rear sight, and the takedown functions well. A fine 1898-made Special Order Winchester for the avid collector. (14A11669-11) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)