Winchester 1894 rifle, 32-40 caliber, s/n 889130. According to the book Winchester Dates of Manufacture by George Madis, this 1894 Model rifle was manufactured in 1921. 26” half octagon/round barrel. The metal surfaces are used and lightly worn, retaining perhaps 70-75% of the original blue finish with areas of the receiver turning a grey-brown patina and some light surface pitting. The markings are all there, sharp and easy to read. The barrel caliber marking is altered (over-stamped) to read 32 WS, we did a chamber cast and the chamber has been professionally altered to accept .32 Winchester Special. As an interesting side note: If one wanted to, either caliber (32-40 or 32WS) could safely be fired.
The walnut stocks are sound but have been sanded and varnished with about 90% of that finish remaining, along with an array of nicks and dings. The wood has been sanded undersized especially at the receiver. The rifle is equipped with standard, sporting open sights plus a Lyman folding tang sight and a globe folding front sight with ivory bead. Internally, the bore is in very good condition with strong-clean rifling present over very minor pitting. The faces of the muzzle and magazine cap are crudly engraved with a light scroll. Overall, this rifle seems to be in perfect mechanical and operating condition. The overall condition would grade at NRA Antique Very Good with the proviso the caliber-chambering is altered, with a premiums added for the spl order barrel and the sights. An FFL or C&R is required for purchase. Very reasonably priced! $975.00
