I purchased a model 94 WCF recently (ser# 1,411,208) just because I always wanted one. Yes, grew up in the 1950’s. That got me more interested in Winchesters. Just found and bought a Model 1890, ser# 395188 from 1909 according to the chart I found on line, octagon barrel and takedown. The wood is in beautiful condition and metal is very good. My question is, is this a first, second or third model gun? Thank you.
Model 1890 S/N 395188 was manufactured in mid December 1908, and it is a Third model. Most of the online DOM charts are not accurate.
Which type of hammer does your Model 94 Flat-band Carbine have (e.g. knurled or serrated)?
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Randy, first model 1890’s are not takedowns. First and second model receivers look the same from the side except for the takedown screw. Third model receivers show a cutout where the bolt extends downward into the side of the receivers.
The first one is a first model solid frame, the second one is a second model takedown and the last one is a third model takedown.l
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