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Rand Peck
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December 9, 2022 - 9:26 pm
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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.

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December 9, 2022 - 9:52 pm
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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)?

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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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December 12, 2022 - 10:28 pm
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Bert, it has a knurled hammer surface.

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December 12, 2022 - 10:37 pm
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Chuck, it looks like pic 3 the one you identified as a Model 3. Thank you.

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December 12, 2022 - 10:38 pm
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Bert, thanks for the correction on the mfg date.

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Rand Peck said
Bert, it has a knurled hammer surface.

  

Thanks for the updated information.

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