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Interesting "W" marked 1894 deluxe on GI
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deerhunter
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April 27, 2018 - 4:23 pm
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I’ve never seen the “W” like this before.  Interesting gun and I wonder what story it could tell.  Too bad it has 2 extra holes in the receiver.  

http://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/winchester-rifles-model-1894-pre-64/winchester-model-1894-deluxe-takedown-extra-lightweight-rifle-quot-missionary-quot-cal-30-w-c-f-.cfm?gun_id=100999841

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Two W’s in fact!  I have never seen one stamped this way.  That’s a lot of money for a rifle that’s been drilled and tapped.  The plus side is it would be easy to scope the rifle. 

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I agree that it is a bit on the high side at $6750.

In comparison, I own a deluxe takedown Winchester 1886 in .45-70 in 95% condition that contains a receiver sight likely installed in the teens or ’20’s, although it was shipped in 1903.  My rifle actually contains the sight in place (more attractive to look at than two screws), is a more desirable model and caliber, has all the features this one does, and is in MUCH better condition, and I still think mine wouldn’t bring $6750.

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I saw a similar stamping on a 94 back in the 90’s at the big Pomona show.  It was 1/2 octagon 20″ short rifle in 25-25.   I was told then that it had been a Winchester salesman sample and that explained the “W” stamped on the bottom of the receiver.  I liked the rifle a lot,  but it was priced out of my means at $750.  That’s why I remember it so well.  Good story, but no provenance.  RDB

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rogertherelic said
I saw a similar stamping on a 94 back in the 90’s at the big Pomona show.  It was 1/2 octagon 20″ short rifle in 25-25.   I was told then that it had been a Winchester salesman sample and that explained the “W” stamped on the bottom of the receiver.  I liked the rifle a lot,  but it was priced out of my means at $750.  That’s why I remember it so well.  Good story, but no provenance.  RDB  

Ahhhh! Another alumni of the old Great Western. Those were the days my friend. Table holder in bldg.5 for many years.  Big Larry

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We were in building 4 just inside the front door right across from the security office.  The Good Old Days for sure.  Wait….. Big Larry, I think we are the Good Old Days!!!  RDB

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