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1894's with nickel steel barrels

deerhunter

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April 26, 2017 - 6:45 pm

How “rare” are the 1894’s with nickel steel barrels chambered in 32-40 and 38-55? Are there any rough statistics compiled from any of the surveys out there? I have a real nice 1894 deluxe take-down 38-55 (circa 1906) that letters with the nickel steel barrel. Just wondering how how common (or uncommon) this option is.

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Don

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April 26, 2017 - 8:06 pm

Don,

The are certainly not real common, and at the same time, they are not overly rare. My best guess is approximately 5%, and more frequent after WW I.

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April 26, 2017 - 8:32 pm

Thanks Bert. It’s certainly a nice little “bonus” on a special order 1894.

Don

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