Product Description
c1914 mfr. CITY of TORONTO WINCHESTER M1894 .30 WCF SADDLE RING CARBINE C&R
Used by Many Law Enforcement Agencies in the Early-20th Century
Here we present a C&R City of Toronto Marked Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine, made in 1914 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.
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, after this date, the Model 1894 would have been the Model 94. Somewhere around 1946, Winchester, at the other gunmakers persistence, bowed to them and renamed the cartridge to .30-30, rather than the .30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire), obviously because the other makers didn’t like the Winchester name in the cartridge their rifles were firing, along with Winchester worrying they would miss out due to everyone else calling it a .30-30.
The overall condition is very good. Original finish and patina. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with strong rifling. There is a dent in the bottom of the magazine tube, about midway. The stock shows use and has a short, stable split off the upper tang and is otherwise solid.
Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 20 inches.
Caliber: .30 Winchester Center Fire (.30-30)
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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$2200
#244503