Winchester Model 1894 Lever-Action Rifle .32-40 Winchester with 26 Inch Octagon Barrel (1902)
This Winchester Model 1894 is a U.S.-made lever-action repeating rifle chambered in .32-40 Winchester, manufactured in 1902 per the provided information. It features a 26 inch octagon barrel, a top-eject/open-top receiver, and a full-length under-barrel tubular magazine. Markings on the upper tang and barrel address are present, along with the barrel caliber marking, making it a straightforward and well-documented example of the Model 1894.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows signs of wear and handling with scratches and blemishes. It is in very good shape for its age.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1894 lever-action rifle
This Model 1894 is configured with an exposed hammer and a straight-grip stock, paired with a forearm that uses a metal forearm cap. It also features a curved steel buttplate.
The rifle is fitted with barrel-mounted open sights, including a dovetailed front sight with a light-colored bead and a barrel-mounted open rear sight with an elevator/ladder. The barrel is an octagonal profile and measures 26 inches in length.
Markings include the upper tang stamp "MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK" and the barrel address "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21, 1894." The caliber marking "32-40" is also present on the barrel.
With an 11+1 capacity in its full-length tubular magazine and a top-eject/open-top receiver, this rifle reflects the classic Model 1894 layout. No sling swivels are visible on this example.