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December 9, 2002
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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
December 21, 2006
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Jeez’ Tony, I don’t know if I can live up to those accolades. It was a nice deal and a pleasure.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
November 19, 2006
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That’s a beauty of a rifle! And it sounds like a fun deal. Always nice when deals are win-win.
May 14, 2025
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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 😀
February 26, 2021
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Wow Tony!
From what I can see that thing is spectacular!
I would have liked to take a peek at that in Ohio too…
July 8, 2012
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Tony,
Beautiful rifle. Glad you and Henry made a great deal.
Al
December 9, 2002
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You guy’s are right, it really is spectacular, and when holding these fine older specimens as some can attest to, they have a very fine sleek feel to them, as not only the fine custom wood on it, but the design itself, has a really light, fine and sleek feel to them.
Being in the T/D Configuration, and the 1/2 Oct. barrel, makes it just the right balance to my liking!
No wonder Al you have pursued these for a long time, as the two on you’re table are every bit this quality and special, with detailed Letters that are hard to come by during these early years.
Tony
December 9, 2002
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We look at so many rifles, and compare so many that come up at Auction, on the many different sites, that I wanted to show a few better pictures of this one, in some early better natural light, with trying to avoid the sun glare and it’s shadows, outside. We can see the good honest wood to metal fit, as we can always look at a good comparable example for reference. Well, this is one! Besides the fact that this rifle deserved it!
Like Henry and I talked about, this one isn’t beat up from the T/D lever, where many get scratched up. The Deluxe gorgeous wood is easy on the eyes.
A few pics didn’t come out, as couple pics. wouldn’t download. Seems a couple from the right side, wouldn’t download, after a few tries I moved on. I did try to change some lighting on a few of them.
Enjoy!
Tony
February 26, 2021
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Wow……wow…………wow!!!!
Thanks for showing us.
BTW- Henry didn’t take me up on those mouse crates, so if you’d like I can make you a real sweet deal on this one…
October 14, 2024
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Beautiful rifle.
June 1, 2023
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That’s a spectacular 1894. You are so lucky to have acquired it.
BRP
December 9, 2002
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[email protected] said
Wow……wow…………wow!!!!
Thanks for showing us.
BTW- Henry didn’t take me up on those mouse crates, so if you’d like I can make you a real sweet deal on this one…
George,
It’s nice you and the others appreciate the nice 94 from Henry, as sharing it with pictures is the easy part, in all honesty. He’s a master at the Art of the Deal, and the mouse crates you offered just didn’t do it for him, but as a fellow astute collector, I did notice that he would be interested in a crate, especially full of 1890’s, or even an empty 1890 crate, so another hunt begins. He has more 1894’s like the one I got from him. He’s a very astute collector in his own rights, and can smell a mouse a mile away. LOL!
kevindpm61 said
Beautiful rifle.
Blue Ridge Parson said
That’s a spectacular 1894. You are so lucky to have acquired it.
BRP
Kevin, and BRP, I’m glad that you guys can appreciate it for what it is, and not afraid to speak up. Sharing these with fellow, like minded collectors, have a lot to do with why we do this also. We enjoy this hobby and can learn from others just the same.
Tony
November 19, 2006
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Tony –
Those natural light photos really made this rifle pop! Fabulous wood and the metal looks great too.
December 9, 2002
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steve004 said
Tony –
Those natural light photos really made this rifle pop! Fabulous wood and the metal looks great too.
I agree with you Steve! Holding it really brings out the best this rifle has to offer. That Deluxe wood is amazing on it!
Tony
November 7, 2015
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[email protected] said
Wow……wow…………wow!!!!
Thanks for showing us.
BTW- Henry didn’t take me up on those mouse crates, so if you’d like I can make you a real sweet deal on this one…
Be patient. Harry has had some awesome projects over the few years I’ve been enjoying his posts and eye candy. I don’t know that he’ll ever get around to collecting mouse crates but if he does I can assure you it will be a world-class assemblage of mouse crates. My dad was a biology professor and I saw my share of shipping crates for live rats, mice and even monkeys. Maybe I should have saved a few. He stored yard tools in a human skeleton (for A&P classes!) shipping crate but I have no idea what happened to it.
Mike
September 21, 2016
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Incredible rifle, and sounds like an amicable transaction. Happy to hear it worked out!
April 1, 2005
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This is a really nice Model 1894 that any collector would be proud to own. An example like this one which is original, correct and in great condition is rarely encountered anymore. There are some good photos of this gun and anyone looking for one of these should study them so you know what one that is right looks like.
December 9, 2002
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Joel,
I know that you can appreciate this fine example as I’ve seen a few of you’re examples on this site and RC. As I stated before, and you acknowledged, it was an enjoyable transaction, with a class act, of a gentleman!
Burt,
You’ve definitely displayed some very fine examples over the years, and also know what to look for in the better condition rifles. IMO!
I’m glad, and in agreement with you, as far as looking closely, at what an honest example should look like. The main reason I chose to get better pictures in Natural light! You’re 73 Deluxe you recently re posted again is one of those fine examples, and something we all admire!
Thanks for Sharing!
Tony
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