1940s WINCHESTER Model 94 FLAT BAND in .32 WS C&R Iconic Lever Action Carbine in .32 Winchester Special!

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1940s WINCHESTER Model 94 FLAT BAND in .32 WS C&R

Iconic Lever Action Carbine in .32 Winchester Special!

Here we present a Winchester Model 94 Flat Band Lever Action Carbine in .32 WS, made in 1946-48 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.

The overall condition is fine. 85% of the original blue finish remains. The markings are clear. The walnut stock is smooth and solid. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The action is excellent. Here is a sharp 60-year-old example of a Winchester Carbine that is lively as ever!

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. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$1725
#190120