Al

James W said
I met Vinny for the first time, also. Wonderful gentleman. I even bought a lanyard off of him. Sorry I missed most of you there. I looked to find some WACA members. I only ran into Bo Rich. It was a really nice show.
  

Vinny is an awesome representative and recruiter for WACA. You have another chance to meet the usual suspects in Cody, WY, July 9-11, 2027. See you there!

Mike

This information was intially provided, and I think we found out a little more for the caption:

Soldiers of the First Daugavgrīva Latvian Riflemen Battalion receiving cases of ten each Winchester Model 1895 Muskets, ca. 1915, photographer unknown, holdings of National History Museum of Latvia.

Ben do you remember that #21 you sold me a year or so ago? Still have it even found a box for it, not marked for that exact number, but close enough.  

Still thinking about buying this, I'm retired only a good investment. 

Thanks again, Mike.

I see your point though as anything pre-1890 was mostly in crates and curious to hear some of the other answers.

FWIW, here is a first year 1890 (solid frame) with the original (single) shipping crate.

Best Regards,

This crate held (10) Model 94 Carbines in the 1.73-million serial number range.

Bert

I have seen wooden crates for quantities of 10 for 1892s and 1894s. I would assume cardboard became the go to in the 20s to 30s unless it was a heavy or special.

 Assume that rifles when in the warehouse were stored in upright racks until sent to shipping. From there they would be packaged and shipped to the necessary destination.

Was there a simple wooden crate made for each rifle? What would they have used to protect the finish (felt, canvas)? How did they protect from moisture.

There must be at least a few that have survived.

 Thoughts

 Doug

The cheapest ones I've seen are those included in the sale of a beat up rifle. Usually those sights  take some restoration. 

Buffalo Arms still advertises a Peabody type (Lyman 21) reproduction sight for about $170 USD but it has been "out of stock" for a while. New England Custom Gun used to make a considerably more expensive reproduction but doesn't catalog it that I can see. 

I don't know whether the comparison is apt but I had been looking on and off for a Lyman 48F since about 2002. A local dealer had one back them but wanted $250 for it.  Too rich for my blood. I also wanted a Redfield 70E for a Model 94 carbine I owned and the dealer sold me a nice one for $35.  To give you an idea of the market. 

When I got really serious a year or so ago about a 48F,  I was pointed to a fine specimen on eBay but it took $485 of the $500 I'd authorized Snipe to bid for me. The guy just behind me had bid only a couple of bucks less and there were any number of other bidders tapped out at $475-$480. Still, I've had several Winchester collectors scoff and tell me I paid too much. None of them could tell me where the cheaper ones were, however. 

I hope you can prove me wrong. 

I'm in full agreement with you!

Tony

You're welcome, as we need more fine young men in this hobby like you're son Jacob. What a very nice and king young man who I was impressed with last year as studious enough to listen and ask knowledgeable questions and share his prize from last year to us curious collectors who we're interested. 

Jeff,

It was a pleasure seeing you and being able to listen to some advice that you we're so kindly sharing.

That's a shame you weren't aware of the WACA get together afterwards, as I couldn't stay but wasn't aware of it either in all honesty.

I was able to complete a few deals, that I had been working on for a short while, and also lay the ground work for some others. There was a few members who had a couple pieces that I was thinking about, but didn't pull the trigger on.

A very nice get together and sharing of like minded people. Thanks to all who contacted me and texted me to say hello!

Tony

Vinney thank you, your wife and the many others keeping Winchester alive!

Beautiful magazine and calendar!

Jim