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| Above, three Winchester 1894s on display at the Billy the Kid Museum in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
A Winchester Model 1894 rifle was sold recently at auction over $2,600.
An article at Antiques and The Arts Weekly reported:
TIMONIUM, MD. — At Richard Opfer Auctioneering’s July 18 Eclectic Collector at The Forge auction, a Winchester 1894 rifle was the sale’s top lot, taking in $2,640 from a local, private gun enthusiast. The popular lever-action model was considered perfect for hunting in thick brush for deer, bear, wild hogs and other fast-moving game. A takedown Winchester Center Fire 30-30, this rifle came with a Lyman adjustable sight. It was a total of 44 inches in length with a 22-inch barrel.
A photo of the rifle shows that it was in excellent condition. Unfortunately, it did not mention the rifle's year of manufacture. That makes a lot of difference.
Winchester 1894 rifles made before 1964, in general, command higher prices as their components are of higher quality. I have one made in 1962.
To read more and to see the photo, go here.
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