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george@georgeamlott.com on Winchester 1894 "DELUXE"

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:01:14 +0000

Wow Tony!

From what I can see that thing is spectacular!

I would have liked to take a peek at that in Ohio too…

Buck94 on Winchester 1894 "DELUXE"

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:44:47 +0000

steve004 said
That's a beauty of a rifle! And it sounds like a fun deal. Always nice when deals are win-win.

Amen Steve! It seems like a lot of the sellers out there want to make a mortgage payment off every sale!

Congrats Anthony that one is a beauty and in my opinion looks way better than the one on GB! Plus, if Henry changed the stocks out he would tell you 😀

steve004 on Winchester 1894 "DELUXE"

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:16:52 +0000

That's a beauty of a rifle! And it sounds like a fun deal. Always nice when deals are win-win.

Henry Mero on Winchester 1894 "DELUXE"

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:51:31 +0000

Jeez' Tony, I don't know if I can live up to those accolades. It was a nice deal and a pleasure.

Anthony #5411 on Winchester 1894 "DELUXE"

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:26:03 +0000

Here's one that Henry and I came to terms on, after a very friendly and fun negotiating period where, he set the terms after we exchanged pictures back and forth, and completed a nice trade deal, that we both are very happy with. If you've never dealt with Henry Mero, you don't know what you're missing out on with this friendly gentleman, along with his wife Brenda, as I know many here have. With the exchange rate involved and Henry spot on with his evaluations, as a very astute collector, if a person can't trust Henry then maybe get out of collecting! IMO! LOL!

Winchester M-1894, #131488, mfg. 1901, .30 WCF. 26" 1/2 Oct. Barrel. Half Magazine, Take Down, "DELUXE", Pistol Grip Stock, W/Checkering, Cody Letter.

Thanks Again, Hank!

Naturally the pictures don't do it any justice, with this time of years, sun glare and such, as the afternoon sun out on the patio would be better, but the schedule won't dictate that.The full Rifle pics had too many shadows.

So trust me when I tell you that Henry put this Rifle well over 90%, at a minimum, and he's absolutely correct. To say the least. With it's few honest handling marks, I feel it's a screamer! Al again I apologize for not carrying it into the OGCA/WACA Show, as I had a few things going on and will try to bring it, down the road, to let you give me you're thoughts on it!

Tony

george@georgeamlott.com on 1950 solid rib 20 gauge Model 12

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:32:35 +0000

That’s in beautiful condition! Congratulations on the great find….

Deg on 1950 solid rib 20 gauge Model 12

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:38:58 +0000

Love it!

btbell on Nice items

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:24:55 +0000

While target ammo is generally uncoated, there are some copper-coated .22LR, such as CCI Mini-Mag, and Remington Golden Bullet is brass plated. Both are fine for plinking, and could account for a bit of green tint on a patch.

Jim F in CT on Nice items

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:50:15 +0000

usmc1978 said
A guy whose father-in-law had passed was sent my way. He had a dozen or so guns he wanted to move. The father-in-law, whoever he was, took great care of those guns. It definitely wasn't a collection, per se; he obviously used them, but I have almost never seen such clean used guns.
A Model 52 and a pre-64 Model 70 (.220 swift), both with immaculate bores. I've taken in used guns for 40+ yrs and most of them are dirty if not filthy. I don't think I've ever run a patch through a bore and didn't get at least some carbon. These two rifles? A wet patch got me the slightest bit of green tint.
It's nice to know that some folks take care of things.

I can understand how you got some GREEN on the patch with the swift . . . .but the M52 is a 22 LR rifle, and no jacketed ammo could be used in it, therefore, where did the “green” come from? Maybe from a brass cleaning jag??

usmc1978 on Nice items

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:51:36 +0000

A guy whose father-in-law had passed was sent my way. He had a dozen or so guns he wanted to move. The father-in-law, whoever he was, took great care of those guns. It definitely wasn't a collection, per se; he obviously used them, but I have almost never seen such clean used guns.

A Model 52 and a pre-64 Model 70 (.220 swift), both with immaculate bores. I've taken in used guns for 40+ yrs and most of them are dirty if not filthy. I don't think I've ever run a patch through a bore and didn't get at least some carbon. These two rifles? A wet patch got me the slightest bit of green tint.

It's nice to know that some folks take care of things.

deerhunter on 1950 solid rib 20 gauge Model 12

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:46:47 +0000

Thanks fellas. Goes to show, don't overlook your LGS!! I've found a few of my nicest Winchesters at my LGS and the prices were the most reasonable. For instance, here's a couple more I found at the LGS over the years. That Model 70 super grade "RCS" African has been my greatest LGS find of all-time.

https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/must-be-my-lucky-day-1957-model-70-super-grade-african-in-458-winchester-magnum/

https://winchestercollector.org/forum/the-winchester-collector-magazine/spring-2025/

https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/model-1894-25-35-wcf/

Don

Anthony #5411 on 1950 solid rib 20 gauge Model 12

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:26:30 +0000

Very nice and affordable find!

Tony

Zebulon on 1950 solid rib 20 gauge Model 12

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:19:20 +0000

Don, would you be interested in a quick partnership trip to Las Vegas?

steve004 on 1950 solid rib 20 gauge Model 12

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:21:35 +0000

All I can say is WOW

James W on Winchester "misprinted" ammunition box

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:55:55 +0000

Wow!! That sure is a misprint all right. Anyone knows staynles only has one "S" on the end............I'm kidding. I'm kidding!!.