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November 7, 2015
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Very nice, Al. Interesting letter.
Mike
July 8, 2012
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thanks Mike.
March 9, 2013
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Al, really nice rifle. And very early 32 W.S..
Nick
July 8, 2012
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Thanks Gary
July 8, 2012
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gpd328 said
Al, really nice rifle. And very early 32 W.S..Nick
Thanks Nick.
December 30, 2011
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That’s a really great rifle Al.
July 8, 2012
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Brad Dunbar said
That’s a really great rifle Al.
Thanks Brad. Didn’t mean to hijack Gary’s original post but thought our rifles were similar in that they both letter with special order sights, set trigger and semi deluxe.
Al
August 22, 2005
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Great thread. I really like set triggered rifles with special features. The comments and pictures have been great. Thanks for sharing. I have a avg condition nickel plated 25-35 rifle that letters with DST, Lyman tang, and front sights. It’s also an R&R rifle.
July 8, 2012
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CPC said
Great thread. I really like set triggered rifles with special features. The comments and pictures have been great. Thanks for sharing. I have a avg condition nickel plated 25-35 rifle that letters with DST, Lyman tang, and front sights. It’s also an R&R rifle.
Can you post some pictures of yours?
Thanks,
Al
November 19, 2006
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tionesta1 said
Can you post some pictures of yours?
Thanks,
Al
I will admit I had the same thought as Al 
May 24, 2012
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Beautiful rifle, Al.
James
July 8, 2012
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thanks James.
August 22, 2005
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Here is a picture. Only about 60-70% trim remaining on receiver. Not home, but I believe letter reads, 25-35, nickel trim, cupped rear, Lyman front, dst, repaired 1905 or 1907. 
July 8, 2012
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CPC,
That is an interesting rifle, with nice features. I’m no expert, but I don’t think there were many model 1894’s ordered with factory nickel trim. I like the fact that everything letters.
Al
March 9, 2013
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Al,
Here is another Rifle that letters with sights and a rare configuration.
Hhttp://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/winchester-rifles-antique-lever/early-winchester-1892-rifle-with-special-order-30-quot-barrel-and-sights.cfm?gun_id=101030783
Nick
November 19, 2006
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Very neat rifle. Love the sights (and that they letter), love the barrel length and love that it is an antique. It’s not top condition but shows use rather than abuse. There’s some nice character here. I think it’s priced a bit high but I get sticker shock easy.
July 8, 2012
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gpd328 said
Al,Here is another Rifle that letters with sights and a rare configuration.
Hhttp://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/winchester-rifles-antique-lever/early-winchester-1892-rifle-with-special-order-30-quot-barrel-and-sights.cfm?gun_id=101030783
Nick
Nick,
That is an interesting rifle. Looks to be all original and like steve said well used but not abused.
Al
July 8, 2012
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Folks,
I was reviewing Collectors Firearms web site, Archives of sold Winchester model 1894’s and found that they had sold a semi deluxe that is a consecutive serial number to the semi deluxe I have, which I posted here on page 2 above. Mine is SN 143826, and the one that sold is 143827, http://archives.collectorsfirearms.com/?category=943&subcategory=977&category=&product=w4838.
Both are semi deluxe, set trigger, take downs, and octagon barrels.
If anyone has serial number 143827, or knows who has it, I’d love to know.
Thanks,
Al
November 19, 2006
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Sorry, I don’t know where that rifle is, but it certainly would be fun to own the consecutive set. I took a little time to look at a few 1894’s Collector’s had. One question emerged – is Collector’s Firearms still using the Madis numbers to determine antique status? I came across this one they recently sold. I checked the Madis book and sure enough, he indicates 1897 manufacture. Our site here indicates 1901 manufacture.
Antique Winchester 1894 .30-30 caliber saddle ring carbine. Serial number 110578 and gun was made in 1897. Excellent (w4093)
Winchester 1894 .30-30 caliber rifle. Scarce with 18″ barrel. Very nice gun with 90% original blue. Antique gun made in 1894 mad (W5204)
