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Hi folks, I inherited an old lever action from a great uncle. I have no knowledge about lever actions – and this seems to be less common than what I am pulling up on google.
Overall length from barrel end to buttstock is 44″, barrel length is 26″ and the magazine tube is pinned to 3. Lining 30-30 cartridges up it looks like it might be able to hold 4.
FYI I am from Ontario Canada, to my knowledge this rifle was bought used over 50 years ago. I assume this rifle was purchased in Canada as well.
The only markings are the serial number: 48148 stamped above the lever
30 WCF stamped top of barrel
Nickel steel barrel especially for smokeless powder stamped left side barrel
Manufactured by the Winchester repeating arms co New Haven Conn. USA stamped top of barrel
Here’s a link to the imgur album if the images aren’t showing up: imgur album
Any help identifying this old girl will be appreciated
Jon.
November 7, 2015
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According to the Red Book your sporting rifle was made in 1898 and in my opinion has significant collector value, depending on condition. Looks to be a well-worn but honest rifle; better pics would be helpful. What do you want to do with it?
Mike
Good morning Jon,
If you carefully remove the folding peep sight from the upper tang of the receiver (find the right size screwdriver) you will find that you have a Model 1894. See the attached photo. Yours is a “sporting rifle” configuration with a half, or button magazine. A full length magazine, extending to the end of the barrel, is more common. Your rifle has a round shaped barrel whereas an octagon shaped barrel was the most common style produced. As shown in the second photo.
I hope this helps
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
Jon I have one very similar, only difference is Mine has a factory extra 1/2 octagon barrel otherwise same configuration ser#562724, I am asking $1,800.00 Canadian for it if that’s any help to You.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
Thanks for the replies, I undid the screws of the peep sight and it indeed says its a 1894; I appreciate the help of identification.
I intend to use this gun for target practice and deer hunting
Should I be monkeying around with the insides of this rifle? It has been sitting around for many years in the attic/safe.
This is certainly the oldest gun in my collection do you gents have any suggestions for restoration/maintenance? I’ve linked some more, hopefully, higher quality images
Jon
jonwalkers said
Thanks for the replies, I undid the screws of the peep sight and it indeed says its a 1894; I appreciate the help of identification.I intend to use this gun for target practice and deer hunting
Should I be monkeying around with the insides of this rifle? It has been sitting around for many years in the attic/safe.
This is certainly the oldest gun in my collection do you gents have any suggestions for restoration/maintenance? I’ve linked some more, hopefully, higher quality images
Jon
Oil the gun inside out and let it set for a couple days. You can use any kind of gun oil. I prefer CLP (Breakfree). Clean and wipe it down and re-oil. If the wood looks dried out you can oil that too. Let it soak for awhile and then wipe the excess off.
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