I have run across a fairly decent M1894 Rifle in 32-40 that appears to have a shotgun butt instead of the normal rifle butt.

Is this even possible as an original??  (I haven’t checked the serial number yet, but the owner says it is pre-1899)

Another question…. It has the 26″ octagon barrel, marked Winchester, but I didn’t see any chambering marking. I’m taking his word as it being a 32-40.

Thanks,

Dean