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July 7, 2011
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Again, this one is not a fine condition rifle but, finding a 1/2 Octagon barreled short rifle is not all that common from what I have found.
http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/oldguy67/media/New%20Short%20Rifles/14-2_zpsd0febaa5.jpg.html
http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/oldguy67/media/New%20Short%20Rifles/14-3_zps97fc3f5e.jpg.html
Paul
September 29, 1993
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Hey Paul. Do you have or have you seen any of the 23" rifles?
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July 7, 2011
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Rick
I have never seen one in person and only saw the one you posted on the forum. I thought I had better post a reply here, even though I sent you an email.
Paul
September 29, 1993
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Thanks Paul. I saw your e-mail. Just trying to figure out if it is unique. It has a 2/3 magazine with a plain pistol grip stock and smooth steel butt. I’ve seen one other 23" gun at auction in a different configuration.
I’m having Cody do the research on it now.
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April 15, 2005
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Rick,
Per the ARMAX Vol. V, there were (6) Model 1894s made with a 23-inch barrel, and (1) with a 23.5-inch barrel.
The rarest barrel length I have personally seen is the (1) Model 1894 with a 19.5-inch 1/2 octagon barrel.
Bert
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July 7, 2011
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Here is my other 1/2 OB short rifle. Nothing to brag about as far as condition but, it is different.
http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/oldguy67/media/448457/7-B_zps012f52af.jpg.html
Paul
March 23, 2007
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Nice shorty Paul. You gave good taste in 94s. I have a dandy 22" Deluxe ELW on the way. It is also part octagon. Should have it within the next month, I will post pics when I have it in hand.
Rick: I friend of mine up here in Canada has at least one, but I believe he has 2 of them 23" short rifles. Not sure on the configuration, I would have to ask him next time I see him. I know one is in the Armax survey, not sure about the other.
Matt
July 7, 2011
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Matt
Look forward to seeing your new 22" deluxe ELW. Knowing the quality of guns that you get, I am sure it is a fine rifle.
Paul
March 23, 2007
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Matt
Look forward to seeing your new 22" deluxe ELW. Knowing the quality of guns that you get, I am sure it is a fine rifle.Paul
It’s one of the two I showed you back in April or May, but will post pics on here once I have it in hand. Anxious to get my grubby little hands on it!
Matt
