Winchester 94 Buffalo Bill *Unfired*

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Winchester Model 94 Buffalo Bill Commemorative .30-30 26” Rifle with Box

Description:

This is one of the most widely used rifles in history. The Winchester 94 can be considered “The Deer Hunting rifle”, as it, along with the .30-30 cartridge, has arguably been used to take more deer than any other rifle/cartridge combination in history. Originally produced as the first commercial smokeless powder rifle, the Model 1894 (often shortened to ’94 or just “94”) and the .30-30 Winchester round set the benchmark for deer hunting rifle and cartridges everywhere. Indeed, the .30-30 Winchester is considered the starting round in the category of rifle cartridges suitable for deer hunting. This rifle is a post-64 commemorative model. The rifle commemorates the life of Buffalo Bill Cody, an important figure in the history of the Old West. It should be noted that the example shown, having the 26-inch barrel, is a true rifle rather than the 20-inch barreled 94s which are properly known as “carbines”. The Buffalo Bill Commemorative uses a classic octagonal barrel rather than the round barrel found commonly on newer 94s. Thanks to the longer barrel and correspondingly longer magazine tube, the rifle has a capacity of 7+1 versus the usual 6+1 found on carbines. The receiver is engraved with the name Buffalo Bill on left side while “Buffalo Bill Commemorative” is engraved on the right side of the barrel. The upper tang is engraved with the name and title “W.F. Cody Chief of Scouts”. This rifle is in excellent condition. The bore appears to be nearly spotless. There is some rust on the left side of the frame where it meets the stock. Some staining of the wood in that area. The pictures make it look worse than it apperas. The bluing is in superb shape. The hammer exhibits minor streaks on the nickel plating. The wooden forearm shows some minor handleing marks. This rifle would make a fantastic addition to any Winchester collection.

*Comes with the original box and sleeve. No other paperwork or items in the box.

Winchester Buffalo Bill

Rifle Caliber: .30-30 Winchester

Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Co.

Model: 1894 Buffalo Bill Commemorative

Bore: Rifled, 6 grooves, 1:12 inches (1 in 305 mm) RH twist

Condition: Excellent

Barrel Type: Octagonal

Action: Lever action

Triggers: 0.300-inch (7.62mm) curved trigger, nickel-plated

Stock: Walnut with Buffalo Bill medallion (RH side only)

Fore End: Walnut

Butt Pad: Metal plate

LOP: 13.5 in