This extraordinary Winchester Model 1894 Exhibition Grade Lever Action Rifle, manufactured in 1906, is an exceptionally highly optioned factory masterpiece chambered in .25-35 W.C.F. and signed by renowned Winchester Master Engraver John Ulrich. The rifle features factory No. 6 engraving with elaborate floral scrollwork and bordered game scenes depicting a buck and doe on the left side and a lone buck on the right, all rendered in contrasting Damascened gold. Additional gold work includes inlaid barrel bands and a gold “wedding band” around the magazine tube. Special-order features include a 26-inch matted lightweight part-octagon barrel, extra-light takedown configuration, half magazine, set triggers, King beaded front sight, and nickel-plated Swiss buttplate. collectors_sheet collectors_sheet
The rifle is further distinguished by its exceptionally scarce bird’s-eye maple pistol-grip stock and forearm with factory Style E carving, along with an oval silver-plated nameplate hand engraved with the initials “CWC.” It remains in fine condition, retaining approximately 75% plus original blue, 50% original case colors, 85% plus nickel plating on the buttplate, and bright gold inlays, with crisp engraving and carving throughout. The highly figured maple exhibits attractive bird’s-eye figure with scattered age-related marks, and the action is mechanically excellent. Combining John Ulrich-signed factory engraving, extensive gold inlay, exhibition-grade carved bird’s-eye maple, and an extraordinary assortment of special-order features, this is a remarkable example of Winchester craftsmanship from the golden age of American sporting arms.
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This extraordinary Winchester Model 1894 Exhibition Grade Lever Action Rifle, manufactured in 1906, is an exceptionally highly optioned factory masterpiece chambered in .25-35 W.C.F. and signed by renowned Winchester Master Engraver John Ulrich. The rifle features factory No. 6 engraving with elaborate floral scrollwork and bordered game scenes depicting a buck and doe on the left side and a lone buck on the right, all rendered in contrasting Damascened gold. Additional gold work includes inlaid barrel bands and a gold “wedding band” around the magazine tube. Special-order features include a 26-inch matted lightweight part-octagon barrel, extra-light takedown configuration, half magazine, set triggers, King beaded front sight, and nickel-plated Swiss buttplate. collectors_sheet collectors_sheet
The rifle is further distinguished by its exceptionally scarce bird’s-eye maple pistol-grip stock and forearm with factory Style E carving, along with an oval silver-plated nameplate hand engraved with the initials “CWC.” It remains in fine condition, retaining approximately 75% plus original blue, 50% original case colors, 85% plus nickel plating on the buttplate, and bright gold inlays, with crisp engraving and carving throughout. The highly figured maple exhibits attractive bird’s-eye figure with scattered age-related marks, and the action is mechanically excellent. Combining John Ulrich-signed factory engraving, extensive gold inlay, exhibition-grade carved bird’s-eye maple, and an extraordinary assortment of special-order features, this is a remarkable example of Winchester craftsmanship from the golden age of American sporting arms.
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