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1894 without hole above loading gate

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December 3, 2021 - 2:22 am

Has any one ever seen an 1894 that doesn’t have the hole above the loading gate? I have attached a photo here. Cica 1908 takedown in 32 W.S.

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December 3, 2021 - 12:28 pm

Someone posted one about a year ago. His had a broken firing pin and he was struggling to remove the bolt because he could not push the lever to bolt pin out because of the “missing” hole.

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December 3, 2021 - 3:16 pm

Thank you Erin ,

I tried to search out the old post you mentioned. But I couldn’t seem to find it. You don’t happen to remember if anyone had some kind explanation as to why the hole is missing? It just seems quite odd to me. I don’t own the rifle in question. I’m just very curious about it.

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December 3, 2021 - 4:11 pm

https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1894-receiver/

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December 3, 2021 - 5:18 pm

1ned1 said

Thank you Erin ,

I tried to search out the old post you mentioned. But I couldn’t seem to find it. You don’t happen to remember if anyone had some kind explanation as to why the hole is missing? It just seems quite odd to me. I don’t own the rifle in question. I’m just very curious about it.

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Ned

Chris posted the link, I think this will clarify your questions. I’m curious how far apart the serial #’s are between your example and the old post…….

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December 3, 2021 - 5:27 pm

Apparently just a few years apart, Erin. Interesting.

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December 3, 2021 - 6:02 pm

My thanks to all that responded. I appreciate it.

As it turns out, this is the same rifle as in the old thread. A very unique rifle for sure.

I love a good mystery.

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December 6, 2021 - 11:00 pm

Hey Ned,

Thanks for taking the time to ask around about my 94. I still have yet to find anyone who has seen a similar example. The gun shoots great! Excellent bore after sitting around for who knows how long with that broken firing pin!

1ned1 said
My thanks to all that responded. I appreciate it.

As it turns out, this is the same rifle as in the old thread. A very unique rifle for sure.

I love a good mystery.

Regards,

Ned

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