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November 7, 2015
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Rick C said
steve004 said
The half-octagon Winchester is a very nice find. Off the top of my head, I would say that by far you see the most in the M1894. Next would be the M1886, and then the M1892 and then the M1873 and then the M1876 and the least found would be the found on the M1895.
That’s just my speculation – I’m happy to be corrected. I puzzled a bit between the M1873 and the M1892.
Steve, a half-octagon 73/76 & 95 are on my radar. Will find them eventually!
I’ve had one 1873 in half-round. I really liked the balance. I don’t understand why they weren’t more popular. An octagon barrel gun feels muzzle-heavy to me, especially a 26″ 1894 rifle.
Mike
March 14, 2022
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TXGunNut said
Rick C said
steve004 said
The half-octagon Winchester is a very nice find. Off the top of my head, I would say that by far you see the most in the M1894. Next would be the M1886, and then the M1892 and then the M1873 and then the M1876 and the least found would be the found on the M1895.
That’s just my speculation – I’m happy to be corrected. I puzzled a bit between the M1873 and the M1892.
Steve, a half-octagon 73/76 & 95 are on my radar. Will find them eventually!
I’ve had one 1873 in half-round. I really liked the balance. I don’t understand why they weren’t more popular. An octagon barrel gun feels muzzle-heavy to me, especially a 26″ 1894 rifle.
Mike
I agree 100% Mike. An iron 26” full octagon 73 or 76 isn’t something I want to lug thru the woods on a white tail hunt!
Rick C
May 2, 2009
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Jim Gordon had a half round (round at the breech then octagon) barreled gun that lettered, which so far is the only one known. Here is my 94 Half octagon,
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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March 14, 2022
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1873man said
Jim Gordon had a half round (round at the breech then octagon) barreled gun that lettered, which so far is the only one known. Here is my 94 Half octagon,
Bob
Wow, that is a beauty 94 Bob!
And that’s the first half round At the breach I’ve ever heard of. Possibly a 1 of 1.
Rick C
April 15, 2005
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steve004 said
The half-octagon Winchester is a very nice find. Off the top of my head, I would say that by far you see the most in the M1894. Next would be the M1886, and then the M1892 and then the M1873 and then the M1876 and the least found would be the found on the M1895.
That’s just my speculation – I’m happy to be corrected. I puzzled a bit between the M1873 and the M1892.
The most common ½ Octagon barrel is found on the Single Shot rifle. Without taking into account the specific variations of the Single Shot, the overall numbers are as follows;
1. Octagon = 79.46%
2. ½ Octagon = 5.975%
3. Round = 13.22%
4. Blank records & Receiver frames only = 1.345%
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
April 15, 2005
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For those that are curious, the barrel type production numbers for the Model 1894 are skewed by the large number of Carbines (which are 100% round barrels). The Rifle variant made up 54.5% of the total production through the year 1931 (serial number 1079689).
1. Octagon = 50%
2. ½ Octagon = 10.8%
3. Round = 39.2%
Bert
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March 14, 2022
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Always interested in the numbers. Thank you Bert for sharing.
Rick C
April 1, 2005
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1873man said
Jim Gordon had a half round (round at the breech then octagon) barreled gun that lettered, which so far is the only one known. Here is my 94 Half octagon,
Bob
Thanks for sharing Bob – probably the best Model 1894 I have ever seen.
September 19, 2014
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Burt, Glad to see you on the forum as its seemed a while. And you are correct on Bob’s 1894 rifle! He has nice things plus he does photos well and presents them well.
Tim
February 17, 2022
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Got to throw this out ,,, well because I can. How about a half round 86 ELW. Ya I know you have all seen it before but, I almost dumped it until I found out there isn’t alot of them. Yes it letters.
April 30, 2023
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1873man said
Jim Gordon had a half round (round at the breech then octagon) barreled gun that lettered, which so far is the only one known. Here is my 94 Half octagon,
Bob
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December 21, 2006
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Bob; I think You should dump that ratty lookin’ old ’94, it would look a lot better in My rack of ’94’s with its brothers.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
October 17, 2025
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Hello
I’m new to the forum. I am in the process of rebuilding a model 100 rifle and need some parts. Does anyone have any leads for me to contact regarding these parts ?
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks
May 2, 2009
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Henry Mero said
Bob; I think You should dump that ratty lookin’ old ’94, it would look a lot better in My rack of ’94’s with its brothers.
Harry,
I don’t think I could in good conscience sell you a ratty gun. I’ll have it restored first 
Johnny Fresh said
Hello
I’m new to the forum. I am in the process of rebuilding a model 100 rifle and need some parts. Does anyone have any leads for me to contact regarding these parts ?
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks
Johnny.
I have you checked Homestead parts or Ebay.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
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