Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Short Rifle, .32 Win. Spl., 19-inch Octagon Nickel Steel Barrel (1910)
This Pre-World War I Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Short Rifle stands out for its factory takedown configuration paired with a 19-inch octagon nickel steel barrel in .32 Winchester Special. Manufactured in 1910, it features crisp barrel and tang legends and an excellent bore, combining desirable period features with strong shootability and collector appeal. Most likely custom ordered from Winchester as a 19-inch takedown rifle.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The wood furniture shows minor handling wear. There is light finish loss on the receiver, magazine tube, and on the barrel near the muzzle.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Short Rifle in .32 Win. Spl.
Built in 1910 in the USA, this Model 1894 is a factory takedown short rifle in .32 Winchester Special with a 19-inch octagon barrel. The configuration and barrel length indicate it was most likely custom ordered from Winchester as a 19-inch takedown rifle, an eye-catching and practical setup from the period.
The nickel steel barrel is roll-marked "32 W.S." at the chamber and carries the legend "NICKEL STEEL BARREL — ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER," highlighting Winchester’s smokeless-era metallurgy. The upper tang reads "MODEL 1894 — WINCHESTER — TRADE MARK," and the rifle wears a dovetailed front blade and a sporting rear sight with elevator.
The top-eject receiver with right-side loading gate feeds from a full-length tubular magazine with a 5+1 capacity. The factory takedown system allows the barrel and magazine assembly to be separated from the receiver and stock, a hallmark 1894 feature valued for transport and maintenance.
Stocked in walnut, the rifle has a straight-grip buttstock with a rifle-style fore-end cap and a crescent steel buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches. The excellent, mirror-bright bore with sharp rifling complements the rifle’s overall honest presentation and period-correct details.