Winchester Model 1894 Rifle .32-40, 26-Inch Octagon Barrel (1902) — Top-Eject, Full-Length Magazine
Built in 1902, this Winchester Model 1894 rifle stands out as a early-production, top-eject example chambered in .32-40 Winchester, an original and less common chambering for the 1894. It features a 26-inch octagon barrel, full-length tubular magazine (9+1), early "Model 1894" tang rollmark, and New Haven barrel address, paired with classic straight-grip walnut furniture and steel hardware.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The action cycles smoothly and locks up tightly. Metal surfaces show widespread pitting, areas of rust, and finish loss consistent with age and field use. The magazine tube has a pronounced dent approximately 4 inches behind the muzzle; this may affect feeding of the last few rounds. The bore shows defined rifling with visible scratches and blemishes.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1894 .32-40 lever-action rifle
This rifle retains the classic rifle-length configuration with a 26-inch octagon steel barrel and full-length tubular magazine rated at 9+1. The top-eject, solid-frame receiver and small lever loop reflect early 20th-century Winchester design and handling.
Chambered in .32-40 Winchester, this example represents one of the original 1894 offerings and a less common chambering than later .30 WCF. The right-side loading gate and smooth, tight action support reliable cycling.
Sighting is traditional and practical: a dovetailed front blade paired with an adjustable sporting rear sight with elevator. These iron sights complement the rifle’s octagon barrel profile for steady alignment.
The straight-grip walnut buttstock and walnut rifle forend with steel nosecap are matched to a steel buttplate and a 13-inch length of pull. Early "Model 1894" tang rollmark and New Haven barrel address add period-correct details for collectors.