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Winchester Mdl 1894 SRC Cal 30/30 SN:429991

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 16,000.00 USD
Winchester Mdl 1894 SRC Cal 30/30 SN:429991
Lever action rifle attributed to previous ownership by Charles Russell, gifted to Loraine Gunkel in 1978 by the owners of Brityman Ranch in Montana. The Brityman's were printers for Charles Russell. Features "bunkhouse" engraving on the right side receiver with Russell's signature "trail skull". The left side is inscribed "You need not fear any man that walks beneath the sky through he be strong and you weak, this will right all". Signed C.M. Russell. Russell, an avid hunter, wrote several letters about his "94" Winchester. Finish is mostly bright metal where cleaned, with dark areas of pitting over much of the visible surface. Some blue remains in the recess between barrel and magazine. Bore is dark with heavy pitting near muzzle, rifling is strong. Stock is loose; wood overall is dry but intact, some shrinkage evident. Saddle ring has leather cover. Butt has slip-on leather pad. Action operates but not smoothly. Overall condition is fair with an undeniable vintage aesthetic. Includes good condition leather saddle scabbard with fair condition straps. Condition is NRA Fair ***C&R Firearm***