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February 19, 2020 - 9:11 pm
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I recently purchased a 1894 30 WCF. carbine with the factory error date of AUGUST 14. 1894. In Renneburg’s book it says they are quite rare. Is anyone keeping track, and have an idea how many there really are? It is in the serial number range he quoted in the book.  Thanks for your time. Larry

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Hi Larry; No one seems to know for sure how many bear this pat. date or the Oct 14 pat.date but yes they are scarce. According to some on the forum there is no premium in value because of this, I tend to think differently however. Does Your gun have any condition and would You consider posting the whole ser.# and a couple of pics.

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I assume it’s a button mag carbine. Bert has a running list & keeping track Of any new entries. They’re all 1907 DOM but Bert can confirm your inquiry.

AG

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It is a 1907 gun in the 345000 range. It has a full length magazine on a 20” barrel. Condition is good. it is not a grey gun. Even a hint of case on the lever.

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Ya must be full mags as well. Mine came with 3 leaf rear express and shotgun butt.

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I have been tracking these in my research survey for several years now, and can definitely state that they are neither rare or even scarce.  They are found in the November 1906 – January 1908 serial number range, with the vast majority of them in the year 1907.  Thus far, I have documented (54) of them, with (5) being Extra Lightweight Rifles, and (49) Carbines (none of which are button mag).

I would like to know what the complete serial number is so that I can document it is the research survey.

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Bert H. said
I have been tracking these in my research survey for several years now, and can definitely state that they are neither rare or even scarce.  They are found in the November 1906 – January 1908 serial number range, with the vast majority of them in the year 1907.  Thus far, I have documented (54) of them, with (5) being Extra Lightweight Rifles, and (49) Carbines (none of which are button mag).

I would like to know what the complete serial number is so that I can document it is the research survey.

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Bert mine is a button mag serial number 350155.

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AG said

Bert mine is a button mag serial number 350155.

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I missed that in my list (I did have it listed with a button mag)… it is the only Carbine with a short magazine.  (3) of the ELWs have short magazines though.

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