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Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles

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Winchester Rifles - Model 1894 Pre-64
Winchester Rifles

c1912 mfg. WINCHESTER M1894 .32 W.S. Lever Action Repeater C&R BROWNING Repeating Rifle in .32 SPECIAL Caliber

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c1912 mfg. WINCHESTER M1894 .32 W.S. Lever Action Repeater C&R BROWNING   

Repeating Rifle in .32 SPECIAL Caliber

Here we present a C&R Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle, made in 1912 in New Haven, Connecticut. The credit for the design of such a prolific firearm again lies with John Moses Browning, who lent his extensive design talents to a large number of weapon types throughout his career. The Model 1894 was the first Winchester rifle made for use with the new technology of smokeless powder and was developed as a hunting rifle. Over 7.5 million were produced from 1894 until 2006. While various cartridges were supported throughout the run of the gun, the .30-30 Winchester became its staple. In practical use, the Model 1894 became a favorite for general shooters and hunters alike. To this day, it remains a deer hunting favorite, and in all likelihood, more deer have been taken with the 1894 than any other.

The .32 Winchester Special (or .32 WS) is a rimmed cartridge created in October 1901 for use in the Winchester Model 94 lever-action rifle. It is similar in name but unrelated to the .32-20 Winchester cartridge (which is also known as .32 WCF). This cartridge is based on the .30-30 Winchester cartridge of 1895, but differs from the .30-30 in bullet diameter. More significantly, Winchester decreased the rate of rifling twist in their Model 94 rifle, from 1:12 when chambered for the .30-30 to 1:16 when chambered for the .32 Winchester Special. Winchester used the slower twist to reduce fouling retention when creating a new cartridge for sportsmen who wanted to reload their own ammunition using black powder and cast bullets.

In April 1919, Winchester eliminated the “18” and “19” from the model names of all of the various models that were in active production. So, after this date, the Model 1894 would have become the Model 94.

The overall condition is good. This was a special order from the factory with a part octagon, park round barrel. The barrel has been shortened and both rear and front sight replaced. The action is excellent. The bore is good; reflective with worn but serviceable rifling. The walnut stock shows use. There is a chip in the upper left corner where the wrist meets the receiver. Otherwise solid.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 21-5/8 inches.

Caliber: .32 W.S. (Winchester Special)

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R Licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1800

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Curio/Relic: Yes