SPECIAL ORDER 1907 mfr. WINCHESTER 1894 .32 W.S. C&R OCTAGONAL BARREL ½ MAG With WINGED .32 W.S. SPECIFIC REAR SIGHT

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SPECIAL ORDER 1907 mfr. WINCHESTER 1894 .32 W.S. C&R OCTAGONAL BARREL ½ MAG

With WINGED .32 W.S. SPECIFIC REAR SIGHT

Here we present a C&R Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle, made in 1907 in New Haven, Connecticut, chambered in the desirable .32 Winchester Special. This one features an octagonal barrel and crescent butt plate with a half-length magazine and the .32 Winchester Special specific winged sight.

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 W.S.) 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. Original blue finish throughout. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The stock is solid.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 26 inches.

Caliber: .32 W.S. (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.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$2600
#247096