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I just got a Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine with serial number 9xx.The only thing I can find as far as caliber is just EFF behind the rear sight,the barrel says smokeless nickel steel,this gun was made in 1894 but the 30-30 did not come out until 1895,any Info would be appreciated.
Post the complete serial number… that is the only way we can help you.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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993
It appears that you have a non-original gun. I suggest that you verify it through the CFM records office.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
It looks original to me,I have tried to contact CFM,just waiting to hear back,thanks.
Can you post pictures of it, or send them to me at [email protected] ?
The first Model 1894 SRC made in 30 WCF was serial number 4787, received in the warehouse on 6/24/1895.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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I just got a Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine with serial number 9xx.The only thing I can find as far as caliber is just EFF behind the rear sight,the barrel says smokeless nickel steel,this gun was made in 1894 but the 30-30 did not come out until 1895,any Info would be appreciated.
Have you tried sticking a cartridge in it to see what fits? If the gun is so worn you can’t read the caliber markings, the serial number maybe worn off as well.
Sincerely,
Maverick
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I took it to a gunsmith today,it is a 30 WCF,might be original barrel or maybe has been replaced,i thought it would be a 38-55 but not the case.I saw a post on here that was dated back in 2013 and they said the earliest serial number for the wcf was 846,mine is 993 so it is possible,already have ordered a letter from Cody’s.
[Image Can Not Be Found]The only thing wrong with this rifle is all the finish is gone,besides that everything is good!
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I took it to a gunsmith today,it is a 30 WCF,might be original barrel or maybe has been replaced,i thought it would be a 38-55 but not the case.I saw a post on here that was dated back in 2013 and they said the earliest serial number for the wcf was 846,mine is 993 so it is possible,already have ordered a letter from Cody’s.
Given your M1894 is a carbine and it is a .30 WCF, I’m wondering how you can think there is any chance it is original given the factory ledger shows the first .30 WCF made in a carbine is serial number 4787… and your .30 WCF carbine is serial number 993?
I guess more of wishing,I guess when I get the letter from Costs I will know for sure.
Please let us know what Cody tells you. I am curious whether or not the receiver might be a First Model with the 10 o’clock screw above the loading gate?
I too, am eager to learn what is recorded in the factory ledger. One possibility is that the carbine was returned to the factory for a .30 WCF barrel.
I sure will let you know,I am of course also curious,either way it is a nice old gun and I got a fair deal on it $800
Its simple as long as you are a member which it looks like you are. On the bottom left of the reply box click “Upload Attachments” then a box opens up and you can either drag and drop pictures into it or click “Add Files” and you can brows your computer for them. Then once you have the picture in the box click “Upload”. Where ever the cursor is at is where the photos will be placed.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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