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November 12, 2025
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Hello,
New to the group and excited to hear some feedback from collectors. I recently purchased this 1894 Deluxe in .38-55. I am not familiar with the magazine or if this changes the value of the firearm. I purchased the 1894 in .25-35 with it. Any information would be helpful. 
September 22, 2011
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It’s a takedown feature. Please post more photographs of that rifle, I think yours may have been reblued, just so you are aware of that. Or, maybe not…
November 7, 2015
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Welcome! The half magazine and half-round barrel appeal to many collectors (including me!) but I don’t recognize the checkering pattern.
Mike
November 12, 2025
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It does appear to have been re-blued, but also long enough ago that there is fading and normal wear marks. S/N is 123759. Here are some more pictures.
November 9, 2008
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It’s a semi-deluxe I believe with plain PG with I checking. It appears all original except the bluing. The 38-55 is my favorite and should make a fine shooter if bore is ok
April 15, 2005
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That is a very common half magazine on your Model 1894. Approximately 1 in every 10 Model 1894s was fitted with a half length magazine as an optional order.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
June 12, 2013
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If I’m reading your serial number right. the lever, hammer, and butt plate should be case colored
June 1, 2023
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TXGunNut said
Welcome! The half magazine and half-round barrel appeal to many collectors (including me!) but I don’t recognize the checkering pattern.
Mike
The checkering on that rifle is Winchester’s “I” pattern, commonly used on those pistol grip stocks made from plain walnut. The fancier walnut generally came with the more extensive “H” checkering pattern.
I think the pistol grip stock, 1/2 octagon barrel and takedown feature make this a great rifle with truly excellent balance.
FYI: serial #123759 was made in 1901.
BRP
