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by Wharfrat
Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:37 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: 1894 Winchester?
Replies: 4
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Re: 1894 Winchester?

All metal parts appear kinda like very old brushed stainless steel. To me nickel is shiny; this is not. It may have been at one time, but not now.

I'll try a Winchester site. Ths.
by Wharfrat
Sat Sep 01, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: 1894 Winchester?
Replies: 4
Views: 941

Re: 1894 Winchester?

PUMA
Thank you very much for the prompt reply. I got the follow info.
The barrel (round) is 19"
The Serial Number is 213859. At least that is the only number he could find.
Also, while it is stamped "Nickle-Steel barrel," the entire receiver, lever, trigger and buttplate are all nickel steel.

So ...
by Wharfrat
Sat Sep 01, 2012 1:20 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: 1894 Winchester?
Replies: 4
Views: 941

1894 Winchester?

I have a chance to buy, for $1,000, the following rifle. The guy selling says it was his grandfather's, when the family lived near Houston. I know his family moved to Virginia (Shenandoah Valley/German) 30-some years ago from Texas, and have not reason to doubt.

The rifle is lever action, only ...

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