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Model 1894 23" Short Rifle
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Rick Hill
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February 13, 2013 - 4:17 pm
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Well, here it is! One of six and the first one manufacture per ARMAX vol.5.

The rear sight:

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February 13, 2013 - 4:24 pm
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Rick

Nice rear sight Wink

Brad

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February 13, 2013 - 4:24 pm
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….. and the Lyman tang sight.

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February 13, 2013 - 4:28 pm
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….. and finally the front Lyman ivory bead hunting sight.

With my apologies. I can’t figure out how to downsize my photos and post more than one shot on each posting.

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February 13, 2013 - 4:29 pm
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Thanks Brad. They look pretty original to me……….

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February 13, 2013 - 4:36 pm
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Rick

That looks like a very neat gun and configuration. I’m looking forward to hearing some more details. Nice job on the pictures!

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February 13, 2013 - 4:50 pm
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Just arrived today. Serial no. 26639 shipped 10/1/1897.

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February 13, 2013 - 6:21 pm
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Nice rifle Rick. Great acquisition to your collection, congratulations. 🙂

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February 13, 2013 - 6:29 pm
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Thanks RK:

Takes quite a bit to get a 70 year old excited but this one does it!

I admire your photographic skills and particularly your staging. Can we count on you for a submission for the 201 WACA calendar?

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February 13, 2013 - 10:30 pm
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Nice! 🙂

Are the patent dates stamped on the tang sight?

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February 13, 2013 - 11:05 pm
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JWM:

No, there is nothing stamped on either the base or the stem.

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February 14, 2013 - 4:07 am
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Rick:
Fantastic find. I think your carbines are going to get very jealous!
Me to.

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February 14, 2013 - 5:25 am
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Congratulations Rick.
A great find and acquisition.

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February 14, 2013 - 7:45 am
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Awesome find Rick, what a nice 1894. And a bit on the scarce side too 🙂
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February 14, 2013 - 12:37 pm
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Very nice! It is a pleasure to see something so rare.

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