Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this historic lever-action rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Winchester Model 1894.
The 1904 Winchester Model 1894 in .32 Winchester Special with its 26-inch barrel represents a particularly desirable early configuration from Winchester’s formative years of Model 1894 production. What makes this rifle especially noteworthy is its Special Order status, as Winchester offered a wide range of factory options during this period, allowing customers to specify configurations beyond the standard catalog offerings. The .32 Winchester Special was itself a relatively new chambering at the time, having been introduced for the Model 1894 shortly before this rifle was produced, and Winchester offered it with 26-inch barrels in multiple barrel configurations. A documented 1904 Special Order .32 W.S. with the desirable 26-inch rifle configuration is therefore a compelling collector piece, particularly when the rifle retains its original factory configuration. For the advanced Winchester collector, this is the type of early, factory-special-order Model 1894 that stands apart from the ordinary production rifle and represents the extraordinary variety of configurations Winchester was willing to build during this golden era.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: Model 1894
Serial: 221355
Date of Manufacture: Serial applied May 18, 1904 / Shipped July 15, 1904
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special (.32 W.S.)
Finish: Factory Blued Finish Throughout
Barrel Length: 26" Half-Octagon / Half-Round Blued Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blued Front Sight Blade & Special Smokeless 50 & 100 Yds Rear Sight Ramp
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip Stock w/ Factory Embossed Winchester Logo Hard Rubber Grip Cap & Hard Rubber Shotgun Buttplate
Action: Lever-Action Repeating Rifle w/ Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: Barrel top flat stamped "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REP. ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894.". Barrel left flat stamped "NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER". Barrel top at receiver stamped "32 W.S.". Upper tang stamped "MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / PAT. AUG. 21 1894". Frame underside stamped serial "221355". Grip cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by John Moses Browning, the Winchester Model 1894 stands as America's ultimate lever-action repeating rifle. While standard sporting rifles were produced in large numbers, special-order custom-configured models are highly prized artifacts of early 20th-century firearms manufacturing. This magnificent 1904-manufactured Model 1894 is backed by an official Cody Firearms Museum Factory Search Letter verifying its factory special features. Serialized on May 18, 1904, and shipped from the New Haven warehouse on July 15, 1904 (Order number T113028), this rifle left the factory chambered in .32 Winchester Special with a special-order 26-inch half-octagon/half-round blued steel barrel, blued front sight blade, plain trigger, checkered walnut pistol grip stock, and hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Displaying checkered walnut stocks, an embossed Winchester grip cap, and correct special-order rear sight, this factory-lettered Model 1894 represents an investment-grade centerpiece for advanced Winchester collectors.
This fine, historically documented lever-action rifle, serial number 221355, is an authentic Winchester Model 1894 manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1904. Chambered in .32 Winchester Special, this rifle features a special-order 26-inch half-octagon blued barrel, blued front sight blade, factory blued finish, checkered walnut pistol grip stock, factory grip cap, hard rubber shotgun buttplate, special smokeless rear sight, and an official Cody Firearms Museum factory search letter. Preserved in wonderful original condition throughout with smooth lever action, tight mechanical lockup, crisp trigger pull, strong wood-to-metal fit, and a bright bore with strong rifling. Offering verified Cody Museum factory letter provenance, special-order features, and 1904 production heritage, this Model 1894 represents a premier investment-grade collector rifle.
Contents:
Model: Model 1894
Serial: 221355
Date of Manufacture: Serial applied May 18, 1904 / Shipped July 15, 1904
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special (.32 W.S.)
Finish: Factory Blued Finish Throughout
Barrel Length: 26" Half-Octagon / Half-Round Blued Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blued Front Sight Blade & Special Smokeless 50 & 100 Yds Rear Sight Ramp
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip Stock w/ Factory Embossed Winchester Logo Hard Rubber Grip Cap & Hard Rubber Shotgun Buttplate
Action: Lever-Action Repeating Rifle w/ Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: Barrel top flat stamped "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REP. ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894.". Barrel left flat stamped "NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER". Barrel top at receiver stamped "32 W.S.". Upper tang stamped "MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / PAT. AUG. 21 1894". Frame underside stamped serial "221355". Grip cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by John Moses Browning, the Winchester Model 1894 stands as America's ultimate lever-action repeating rifle. While standard sporting rifles were produced in large numbers, special-order custom-configured models are highly prized artifacts of early 20th-century firearms manufacturing. This magnificent 1904-manufactured Model 1894 is backed by an official Cody Firearms Museum Factory Search Letter verifying its factory special features. Serialized on May 18, 1904, and shipped from the New Haven warehouse on July 15, 1904 (Order number T113028), this rifle left the factory chambered in .32 Winchester Special with a special-order 26-inch half-octagon/half-round blued steel barrel, blued front sight blade, plain trigger, checkered walnut pistol grip stock, and hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Displaying checkered walnut stocks, an embossed Winchester grip cap, and correct special-order rear sight, this factory-lettered Model 1894 represents an investment-grade centerpiece for advanced Winchester collectors.
This fine, historically documented lever-action rifle, serial number 221355, is an authentic Winchester Model 1894 manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1904. Chambered in .32 Winchester Special, this rifle features a special-order 26-inch half-octagon blued barrel, blued front sight blade, factory blued finish, checkered walnut pistol grip stock, factory grip cap, hard rubber shotgun buttplate, special smokeless rear sight, and an official Cody Firearms Museum factory search letter. Preserved in wonderful original condition throughout with smooth lever action, tight mechanical lockup, crisp trigger pull, strong wood-to-metal fit, and a bright bore with strong rifling. Offering verified Cody Museum factory letter provenance, special-order features, and 1904 production heritage, this Model 1894 represents a premier investment-grade collector rifle.
Contents:
This example will ship w/ an official Cody Firearms Museum Records Factory Search Letter as shown.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
We strive to ship orders within the close of the following business day after payment and documentation is received.
Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
Our #1 priority is customer satisfaction. We want to build a lasting trust in the relationship with our customers, so that you will always look to us for all your firearms needs. If you have any issues with your transactions please contact us, and we will work with you to resolve any issues you may have. We greatly appreciate your trust in us and we look forward to fulfilling all your future firearm needs.
Bryant Ridge also reserves the right to cancel any sales that may occur while gunbroker.com is experiencing technical issues that affects the entire site or a complete site outage, within an hour of the auction ending.
We have an amazing inventory of classic and collector firearms that we are adding to Gunbroker daily. Stay up to date on all of our latest auction by adding us to your favorite sellers list.
About Us
From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection. 
Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1153661289 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-20 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
505 |
