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1894 serial 2148XXX trapper
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May 16, 2022 - 8:43 pm
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Hello Experts

I have a 1894 with a 16″ barrel and large loop and am curious if this a factory configuration during serial number 2148XXX time period.

Does it look to be original or a parts gun? the inconsistencies in blueing make me curious.

 

 

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The lever is definitely not factory original, and it is very unlikely that the 16-inch barrel is original.

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The finger lever looks like it is drilled and tapped for a set screw to allow for the trigger to be tripped for rapid fire. 

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Joseph Munden said
The finger lever looks like it is drilled and tapped for a set screw to allow for the trigger to be tripped for rapid fire. 

  

Good eye, Joseph. Welcome to WACA and the forum.

 

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I’m guessing here but it looks like the lever from a much later ’94 Wrangler also the barrel but I can’t see the barrel markings to say for certain. Cool lookin’ gun even with it being drilled for a receiver sight

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TXGunNut said

Joseph Munden said

The finger lever looks like it is drilled and tapped for a set screw to allow for the trigger to be tripped for rapid fire. 

  

Good eye, Joseph. Welcome to WACA and the forum.

 

Mike

  

Thank you Mike, I’m new to collecting Winchesters.  I bought a new 1892 in March and just acquired a model 94 (1956 built) to add to my collection.  I have around 10 Henry’s but wanted to add some Winchesters to my collection as well.  Hope to learn a lot from this group. 

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It looks like someone built this rifle up to shoot it.

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steve004 said
It looks like someone built this rifle up to shoot it.

  

My guess is he had a good time in both endeavors. I’m glad someone had the foresight to remove the addition to the finger lever so someone didn’t learn its purpose the hard way.

 

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