Winchester Model 1894 .32-40 Lever-Action Rifle, 26-inch Half-Octagon Barrel, 1905 Production
This 1905 Winchester Model 1894 rifle is chambered in .32-40 Winchester and configured with a 26-inch half-octagon/half-round barrel and a short/button tubular magazine. It retains its classic rifle furniture with a straight-grip wood stock, steel fore-end cap, and crescent steel buttplate. Top-eject, solid-frame construction, Winchester oval proofs, and correct period markings make this a notable example for collectors and enthusiasts of early 20th-century Winchesters.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scattered scratches and handling blemishes. The blued finish shows wear and an even patina. There are localized spots of rust and pitting on various metal components. The bore presents as clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1894 Rifle, .32-40 Winchester, 26-inch half-octagon/half-round barrel
The rifle features a 26-inch half-octagon/half-round barrel paired with a short/button tubular magazine for a 3+1 capacity. It loads through the right-side gate and uses the classic Winchester top-eject action.
Built on a solid-frame, non-takedown receiver with a standard-size lever loop and exposed hammer, this Model 1894 is finished in blued steel throughout. The configuration reflects the period rifle pattern with a rifle-style fore-end capped in steel.
Sighting equipment consists of a dovetailed blade front and an adjustable rear sight with elevator. The straight-grip wood stock measures a 13.0-inch length of pull and is completed by a crescent steel buttplate and steel fore-end cap.
Factory markings include Winchester oval proofs on the barrel and receiver ring. The tang is marked "MODEL 1894 –WINCHESTER– TRADE MARK," and the barrel address carries the patent date "Patented August 21, 1894." This example dates to 1905 and was manufactured in the United States.