1923 mfg WINCHESTER M94 .32 WS Special Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine C&R ROARING TWENTIES Rifle in .32 WINCHESTER SPECIAL

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1923 mfg WINCHESTER M94 .32 WS Special Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine C&R

ROARING TWENTIES Rifle in .32 WINCHESTER SPECIAL

Here we present a C&R Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine, made in 1923 in New Haven, Connecticut. The credit for the design of such a prolific firearm again lies with John Moses Browning, who lent his extensive design talents to a large number of weapon types throughout his career. The Model 1894 was the first Winchester rifle made for use with the new technology of smokeless powder and was developed as a hunting rifle. Over 7.5 million were produced from 1894 until 2006. While various cartridges were supported throughout the run of the gun, the .30-30 Winchester became its staple. In practical use, the Model 1894 became a favorite for general shooters and hunters alike. To this day, it remains a deer hunting favorite, and, in all likelihood, more deer have been taken with the 1894 than any other.

The .32 Winchester Special (or .32 WS) is a rimmed cartridge created in October 1901 for use in the Winchester Model 94 lever-action rifle. It is similar in name but unrelated to the .32-20 Winchester cartridge (which is also known as .32 WCF). This cartridge is based on the .30-30 Winchester cartridge of 1895, but differs from the .30-30 in bullet diameter. More significantly, Winchester decreased the rate of rifling twist in their Model 94 rifle, from 1:12 when chambered for the .30-30 to 1:16 when chambered for the .32 Winchester Special. Winchester used the slower twist to reduce fouling retention when creating a new cartridge for sportsmen who wanted to reload their own ammunition using black powder and cast bullets.

In April 1919, Winchester eliminated the “18” and “19” from the model names of all of the various models that were in active production. So, prior to this date, the Model 94 would have been the Model 1894.

The overall condition is fine. Original finish. The front sight blade and the rear sight have been replaced. The action is excellent. The bore is in fine condition, shiny bright with sharp rifling. The walnut stock is smooth and solid throughout.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 20 inches.

Caliber: .32 Winchester Special

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R Licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$2000
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