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1894 Winchester 38-55

tenwalker
My father inlaw just passed away and he had told me that I should have his guns. So today we started cleaning things out and I found this Winchester 1894 in 38-55. According to the ser. no. it was made in 1900. The magazine tube extends about 2 1/2" beyond the forearm and it has a little handle on it that snaps up. It also has a 26" octagon barrel. I have tried all over the internet but I have not been able to find a picture of this model. Anybody have some idea what model it is ie. trapper, takedown etc.


Thanks Dale
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  • ruger41
    If you take some pics of it(refer to the sticky on the front page how to do it) there are several Winchester experts who will tell you all about it--Bert H. is one of them. Also include the serial number because many books and websites are incorrect on dates for the Winchesters--Bert H. has the correct info directly from the Winchester polishing room & the Cody Museum. You can also get it lettered from the Cody Museum.
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  • Bert H.
    Hello Dale,

    What you are describing is a Take Down. The serial number will tell me exactly when it was maufactured. Pictures will be needed to determine precisely what you have.
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  • nyforester
    Yes - Pictures please.....we are all interested in what you have ! [:)]

    ps - sorry about your father.....
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  • gearheaddad
    quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
    Hello Dale,

    What you are describing is a Take Down. The serial number will tell me exactly when it was maufactured. Pictures will be needed to determine precisely what you have.

    Not to hijack the thread, but I saw a '94 takedown in Wyoming about 30 years ago and the fella said "Now Lookee here, this little lever her folds down to jam in a stump for a rest!" I'll never forget that! He about crapped when I showed him what it was really for! Can't wait to see pictures of this one in 38-55!
    Be sure to start a new thread with your pictures! so your thread doesn't get locked!!
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  • tenwalker
    I will post Pics. as soon as I get my daughter over here with the camera. By the weekend the funeral is today and the temp is minus 20 and the high today is going to be plus 1. Dale
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