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Outstanding Pre-World War II Winchester Model 1894 Lever
Action Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 988347, 32 Win special cal., 20
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1926 with standard
markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver
at the breech. It is fitted with a No. 61B pinned blade front sight and a No. 44A
folding ladder rear sight graduated to 200 yards. Import marked on underside of
barrel. There is a saddle ring fitted to the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a
smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, retains 99% plus of the bright original high polish
blue finish with a very light wear mark on the left of the receiver from the saddle
ring and otherwise only the slightest handling marks. The wood is also excellent
with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. One would search
a very long time to find a Model 1894 saddle ring carbine in higher condition!
Estimate: 13,000 - 19,000
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