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February 2, 2015
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This rifle is on an auction site listed as Winchester 30 WCF. I thought I had some knowledge of Winchester lever guns but can’t nail this thing down.
Thanks for any info you can provide.
Bill
March 20, 2009
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Bill Brown said
This rifle is on an auction site listed as Winchester 30 WCF. I thought I had some knowledge of Winchester lever guns but can’t nail this thing down.
Thanks for any info you can provide.
Bill
Bill,
It is a Model 1894 sporting rifle with a take down frame, half magazine and a half round / half octagon barrel. The Model desigantion is covered by the folding peep sight mounted on the upper tang.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
November 2, 2009
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It also has a bunch of extra holes drilled in the right side of the frame.
February 2, 2015
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I recognize it is a take down frame, half magazine and a half round / half octagon barrel and I also believe it’s a 1894. What threw was the extra screws on the right side of the receiver. Any thoughts on why they are there?
March 20, 2009
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This rifle is on an auction site listed as Winchester 30 WCF. I thought I had some knowledge of Winchester lever guns but can’t nail this thing down.
Bill Brown said
I recognize it is a take down frame, half magazine and a half round / half octagon barrel and I also believe it’s a 1894. What threw was the extra screws on the right side of the receiver. Any thoughts on why they are there?
Side mounted scope.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
February 2, 2015
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Michael
That would make sense.
Thanks,
Bill
February 2, 2015
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Hey again folks,
Thinking about bidding on this gun. Bluebook is $1950 @ 70% + 25% for take down. Would the side mount scope holes lower the value. Give me some thoughts please.
Thanks,
Bill
July 17, 2012
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The side mounts kill the value by about 50%, and even more to some colllectors who won’t touch a D&T’d rifle. No offense to your profession.
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WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
April 15, 2005
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Bill Brown said
Hey again folks,Thinking about bidding on this gun. Bluebook is $1950 @ 70% + 25% for take down. Would the side mount scope holes lower the value. Give me some thoughts please.
Thanks,
Bill
Bill,
The Bluebook isn’t even in the same ballpark as the real value on that rifle. For starters, it is not anywhere near 70%… those (4) extra holes cost it about 20% per hole, and completely destroyed the collector interest and value. It is a $600 part gun.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
