Avatar
Search
Forum Scope




Match



Forum Options



Minimum search word length is 3 characters - maximum search word length is 84 characters
Lost password?
sp_Feed sp_PrintTopic sp_TopicIcon
1894 Delux… I think..
Avatar
Dell
Member
WACA Guest
Forum Posts: 7
Member Since:
July 22, 2024
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
1
July 22, 2024 - 5:50 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print sp_EditHistory

Hi all,

I am new here, glad to be here as well, but not new to Winchesters.  I am though very limited in knowledge on all the varieties and upgrades.  I am hoping to learn more from the experts here.

in short, an elderly family member has this 1894. (Not for sale). As mentioned, I am weak on upgrades.. so asking here.. The data I have includes:
– 30 WCF (30-30)
– 3 leaf rear site.
– 160xxx SN. – I believe 1902 based on the serial number look up.
– 22” barrel half round, half octagon
– Takedown
– Assuming factory installed Lyman sites.
– Appears to be all original.

Looking forward to learning more.   I just ordered a letter for it.

[Image Can Not Be Found]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xa4gvrUsc7XQnWgi8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/3K1HECA99qAw5W4k9

https://photos.app.goo.gl/B8Up2mQNhbp4Vcdi9

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MjjhXiEevU7R3VzU8

Avatar
Bert H.
Kingston, WA
Admin
Forum Posts: 12979
Member Since:
April 15, 2005
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
2
July 22, 2024 - 9:26 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Hello Dell,

Very nice !! CoolCool

The CFM factory letter will tell you that it is an Extra Lightweight Rifle, and that it was manufactured in October 1902.  Based on the original Winchester catalogs, it is a Fancy Sporting Extra Lightweight rifle.  Based on your photos, it appears to be factory original and in very nice condition. When you receive the CFM factory letter, please get back to us with what information it contains.

Bert

WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
High-walls-1-002-C-reduced2.jpg

Avatar
steve004
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 5209
Member Since:
November 19, 2006
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
3
July 22, 2024 - 11:29 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Wonderful configuration!  Well worth ordering a museum letter.  

Avatar
TXGunNut
Northern edge of the D/FW Metromess
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 6458
Member Since:
November 7, 2015
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
4
July 23, 2024 - 4:03 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Glad you dropped in, Dell. As the AMEX commercial used to say; “membership has its benefits”. As a CFM member I have a number of searches and letters available at no extra charge. As. WACA member I get additional searches, a wonderful calendar and four great magazines every year. Members can also post pics directly to the site and we LOVE pictures. I think you belong here, I’m looking forward the reading about (and seeing) your Winchesters. And yes, that is one sweet 1894!

 

Mike

Life Member TSRA, Endowment Member NRA
BBHC Member, TGCA Board Member
Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe
I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call, Lonesome Dove
Some of my favorite recipes start out with a handful of depleted counterbalance devices.-TXGunNut
Presbyopia be damned, I'm going to shoot this thing! -TXGunNut
Avatar
Henry Mero
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 1410
Member Since:
December 21, 2006
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
5
July 23, 2024 - 1:40 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Welcome Dell; That is one beautiful 1894, I sold one identical , (except a tang site instead of the receiver site), ser#244xxx , in similar high condition a couple of Years ago, wish I hadn’t. They are very difficult to find like that and very expensive.

W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.

Avatar
Dell
Member
WACA Guest
Forum Posts: 7
Member Since:
July 22, 2024
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
6
July 23, 2024 - 3:33 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Thanks guys…. I am really interested in learning more about this one..   letter is ordered….  Seems I have 4 weeks to wait… 

Avatar
Jeremy P
The Great State
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 917
Member Since:
April 30, 2023
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
7
July 23, 2024 - 3:41 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Dell said
Thanks guys…. I am really interested in learning more about this one..   letter is ordered….  Seems I have 4 weeks to wait… 

  

Come back and show us your letter please! (…and nice gun BTW)

Avatar
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 10
Member Since:
October 30, 2019
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
8
July 24, 2024 - 1:14 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

What a great example. I hope you will post the findings of the letter 

Tommy Statham

#11445

Avatar
Henry Mero
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 1410
Member Since:
December 21, 2006
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
9
July 24, 2024 - 2:18 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

I wished I’d found something in the buttstock of this 1894 when I bought it, like the original pull thru , but alas it was empty. 20240724_100036-1.jpgImage Enlarger

20240724_100420-1.jpgImage Enlarger
20240724_100444-1.jpgImage Enlarger

W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.

Avatar
steve004
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 5209
Member Since:
November 19, 2006
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
10
July 24, 2024 - 10:30 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Henry Mero said
I wished I’d found something in the buttstock of this 1894 when I bought it, like the original pull thru , but alas it was empty. 20240724_100036-1.jpgImage Enlarger

20240724_100420-1.jpgImage Enlarger
20240724_100444-1.jpgImage Enlarger

  

That is a thin octagon barrel!

Avatar
Henry Mero
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 1410
Member Since:
December 21, 2006
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
11
July 24, 2024 - 11:56 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Yes Steve and it is also a “matted”  thin barrel. different gun than the trap door butt gun though

W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.

Forum Timezone: UTC 0
Most Users Ever Online: 4623
Currently Online: 88 man, deerhunter, TR, Troy Mysak, [email protected], kevindpm61
Guest(s) 328
Top Posters:
clarence: 7119
TXGunNut: 6458
Chuck: 5866
steve004: 5209
1873man: 4703
deerhunter: 2711
Big Larry: 2559
twobit: 2505
mrcvs: 2212
Maverick: 2042
Newest Members:
Ricky Summer
Peter Cipollini
Jhark
Oldtimer52
parkerposy
rayhobbs
WebleyScott
Task1
1886
Forum Stats:
Groups: 1
Forums: 18
Topics: 14809
Posts: 132535

 

Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 2057
Members: 10045
Moderators: 3
Admins: 4
Administrators: Mike Hager, Bert H., JWA, SethJ
Moderators: Rob Kassab, Brad Dunbar, Heather
Navigation