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New to me model 1894 SRC May be a Spruce gun
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acre5
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October 27, 2018 - 8:11 pm
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I just picked up this 1894 SRC I think it is a Spruce gun. It shoots great. The saddle ring is loose, Should i use lock tite on it? Thanks

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No doubt a genuine Spruce Gun. I think Bert is keeping track of all these, so he will put yours in the survey. Don’t do anything to alter this carbine. The experts will let you know what to do.  Big Larry

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Acre5:

 

Yes, it is a genuine spruce gun that is not currently on our list.  Congratulations.  

I would use a little LokTite on that sling-ring stud if it bothers you.  Make sure the stud is parallel to the top of the receiver when you do.

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Rick Hill said
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Yes, it is a genuine spruce gun that is not currently on our list.  Congratulations.  

I would use a little LokTite on that sling-ring stud if it bothers you.  Make sure the stud is parallel to the top of the receiver when you do.  

Actually, I already had this serial number in the survey.  Currently, I have (217) confirmed Spruce Guns listed.

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Thanks all for the information . I guess I wont field this rifle , leave this one for the family.

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 Bert,I forget if I sent You the info on these 2 “spruce guns” ser#843826 and ser# 846864, both stamped “19” under side of bbl. They are residing comfortably in Egmondville Ontario.

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Harry Mero said
 Bert,I forget if I sent You the info on these 2 “spruce guns” ser#843826 and ser# 846864, both stamped “19” under side of bbl. They are residing comfortably in Egmondville Ontario.  

Harry,

You must have sent me the information in the past, as I have both listed in the survey.

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Nice gun! I don’t know exactly what a “spruce gun” is, but it must be a good one!

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Richard Whitmore said
Nice gun! I don’t know exactly what a “spruce gun” is, but it must be a good one!  

Richard,

Here’s an in-depth article regarding the 1894 Spruce guns:

https://winchestercollector.org/magazines/200506/index.html#17

Don

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