Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester Rifles

Bert H. on correct checkering for a 1907 Winchester model 1894?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:13:54 +0000

The checkering pattern on your Model 1894 does not exactly match the H-pattern found on verified factory original specimens from the same time period.

Specifically, the area that I have hi-lighted in your picture and mine.

Your rifle...

Verified factory examples...

Bert

R.Marshall on correct checkering for a 1907 Winchester model 1894?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:05:22 +0000

one more

R.Marshall on correct checkering for a 1907 Winchester model 1894?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:58:04 +0000

Sorry Burt this is the best I can do right now.

opposite side of grip and a poor pic of the bottom side

Anthony #5411 on correct checkering for a 1907 Winchester model 1894?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:52:15 +0000

The title could be changed, as it suggests a M-1907 rifle was the subject, and not the year of mfg.

Tony

R.Marshall on correct checkering for a 1907 Winchester model 1894?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:50:35 +0000

The rifle has deluxe wood and everything looks to have the same wear. Wood to metal fitment looks pretty good. Chambered in .32w.s.

Bert H. on correct checkering for a 1907 Winchester model 1894?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:48:40 +0000

Please add a clear 90-degree side view picture of the pistol grip area like this example;

Bert

R.Marshall on correct checkering for a 1907 Winchester model 1894?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:23:13 +0000

pictures of forend

Bert H. on correct checkering for a 1907 Winchester model 1894?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:04:51 +0000

What does the checkering on the forend stock look like?

I personally do not believe the checkering on the pistol grip is factory original.

Bert

mrcvs on correct checkering for a 1907 Winchester model 1894?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:50:56 +0000

Yes.

R.Marshall on correct checkering for a 1907 Winchester model 1894?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:50:17 +0000

I know this is a poor picture but I was wondering if this checkering looks correct for a 1907 model 1894?

Bert H. on New NFA Ruling

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:39:49 +0000

antler1 said
So has the new NFA ruling on SBR exempt all trapper model's from the BATF regarding firearms under 16 inches and would the BATF exemption be required to purchase a SBR trapper acquired before the recent NFA ruling?

Pat,

At this time, there is No possible way to predict what the full impact of that ruling will be. However, the ruling does appear to make it a strong possibility that getting a BATF clearance letter for a SBR or SBS will become a thing of the past. For now, I strongly advise keeping any BATF clearance letters you have, and definitely hold off on sending any new requests to the BATF.

Bert

antler1 on New NFA Ruling

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:16:33 +0000

So has the new NFA ruling on SBR exempt all trapper model's from the BATF regarding firearms under 16 inches and would the BATF exemption be required to purchase a SBR trapper acquired before the recent NFA ruling?

Anthony #5411 on The Doc Pardee Club, still looking for....

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:35:45 +0000

Very Cool Bryan!

Tony

Scott Wagner on Winchester rifle wood colors ?

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:33:10 +0000

Remember what woods we ended up with past 1955 to 1980. Uff Da!

Scott Wagner on Winchester rifle wood colors ?

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:30:25 +0000

Zebulon said it well and I will add.... for 150 years Winchester and other gun companies sourced wood by various means. I'm talking color and maybe grain and burl. I believe 15 Midwest states provided good quality walnut. Early logging provided premium old growth from a region with certain unique local soil, rainfall, and growth maturity. I have heard the major gun manufacturers owned some timber land and leased or contracted for walnut delivery by standards. After 20, 25 years that area and supply was exhausted. Next location. Repeat for 7 time periods, 150 years. I've noticed major 20 year trends of reds, browns, blacks, golden in my collecting time. Think about what you've seen of Winchester, Remington, Marlin, Colt guns for identical 20, 25 year color trends.