![]() ![]() Both of these cartridges were black powder and had earned a strong reputation since the 1880's in the Winchester Model 1885 Single Shot Rifle. ![]() Shortly thereafter, the 32-40 began to appear. Historically, the 38-55 was the original cartridge used in the Model 1894 at least for about the first 500 produced. Shipped from warehouse on May 25, 1896, Order number 11400 Received in warehouse on November 15, 1895 WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 - SERIAL NUMBER 9.798 They provided us with the following information: We contacted the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, WY and they were able to confirm the configuration of this rifle is completely original. Of the millions produced, nice sound Model 1894's that are antique and made at the end of the 19th century are hard to come by. It has a low four digit serial number in the 9,000 range which makes it a Pre-1898 Antique under federal law. Standard 26" octagon barrel, full magazine, and crescent rifle buttplate. This is a very early Model 1894 Rifle in caliber 38-55. Winchester 1894 Rifle in 38-55 with Low Serial Number, 2nd Year Production
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