
May 2, 2009

Yes it can.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]

April 15, 2005

Full Octagon ELW barrels are relatively rare, and unlike the round or 1/2 octagon barrels, they do not have the distinctive front sight lug that is silver soldered (brazed) on the barrel. Instead, a very shallow dovetail was milled into the barrel.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L

December 21, 2006

Pat; No one has mentioned it , 26″ was the standard length barrel for the 1894 and there fore would not be mentioned in the letter. Heres a close 26″ lite weight t.d. running mate to Yours. Yours however is prettier.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.

November 19, 2006

Henry Mero said
Pat; No one has mentioned it , 26″ was the standard length barrel for the 1894 and there fore would not be mentioned in the letter. Heres a close 26″ lite weight t.d. running mate to Yours. Yours however is prettier.![]()
Henry –
Don’t see that flexible base rear sight very often
