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Big Mac
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May 20, 2018 - 9:33 pm
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Folks,

I have Model 1894, serial #143830, 30 WCF, 1/2 octagon barrel, takedown, checkered stock, pistol grip cap, Lyman #6 folding leaf rear sight, Lyman front sight, Marble tang sight.  The left side of the lever has a number etched on it, 12498 or 12098, only visible when the lever is lowered.  Can someone tell me what this number might be?

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Mac,

I have a model 1894, serial number 143826, and it has no number etched into the lever.  Perhaps a former owner put it there?

Al

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Mac,

Winchester did not etch numbers anywhere on the Model 1894.  A previous owner undoubtedly put the number on it for an unknown reason.

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Thanks Al and Bert,

Any thoughts on how the etching might affect rifle value?  The rifle is in overall very nice condition and functions/shoots well.

Mac

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Mac,

It should only be a minor distraction to the value.

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