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February 24, 2019
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I know this is a poor picture but I was wondering if this checkering looks correct for a 1907 model 1894?
September 22, 2011
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Yes.
April 15, 2005
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What does the checkering on the forend stock look like?
I personally do not believe the checkering on the pistol grip is factory original.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
February 24, 2019
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pictures of forend
April 15, 2005
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Please add a clear 90-degree side view picture of the pistol grip area like this example;
Bert
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February 24, 2019
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The rifle has deluxe wood and everything looks to have the same wear. Wood to metal fitment looks pretty good. Chambered in .32w.s.
December 9, 2002
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The title could be changed, as it suggests a M-1907 rifle was the subject, and not the year of mfg.
Tony
February 24, 2019
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Sorry Bert this is the best I can do right now.
opposite side of grip and a poor pic of the bottom side
February 24, 2019
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one more
April 15, 2005
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The checkering pattern on your Model 1894 does not exactly match the H-pattern found on verified factory original specimens from the same time period.
Specifically, the area that I have hi-lighted in your picture and mine.
Your rifle…
Verified factory examples…
Bert
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February 24, 2019
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Thanks for the info Bert.
Robert
September 22, 2011
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Bert H. said
The checkering pattern on your Model 1894 does not exactly match the H-pattern found on verified factory original specimens from the same time period.
Specifically, the area that I have hi-lighted in your picture and mine.
Your rifle…Verified factory examples…
Bert
I agree with this assessment. At first, it appeared to be a pistol grip with checkering, but the subtle differences…. Do you think it was a plain pistol grip rifle and checkering happened later? I imagine it’s just beyond the range in which factory letters are available?
February 24, 2019
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I’ll take some better pictures once I have it. Thanks
July 8, 2012
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The pistol grip looks like the I checkering pattern, but the forend is not a factory pattern.
April 15, 2005
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tionesta1 (AL) said
The pistol grip looks like the I checkering pattern, but the forend is not a factory pattern.
This is factory I-pattern on a pistol grip… noticeably less total coverage.
Bert
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February 24, 2019
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I thought the forend looked correct for a full deluxe rifle and the pistol grip looked like a cross between the I and H pattern. The wood looks to be upgraded to deluxe. I’ll have it in my hands this evening. Maybe kill a deer with it later this season.
February 24, 2019
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I picked up this rifle yesterday afternoon. It looks better in person but it does have a toe repair that was not mentioned. Here are some more pic’s
April 15, 2005
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It appears to have a slightly modified version of the factory H-pattern checkering on the pistol grip of the stock. In viewing your latest pictures, it does appear to be factory work. Is the serial number early enough to get a CFM letter for it?
Bert
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February 24, 2019
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sn# 359876 just misses getting a CFM letter I beleive.
April 15, 2005
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R.Marshall said
sn# 359876 just misses getting a CFM letter I beleive.
It does just miss the mark.
Based on my research survey, I am now of the opinion that your rifle is 100% factory original. The picture below is a snap-shot of my survey file. It appears that Winchester made a small batch of similar rifles in that serial range.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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