Winchester Model 1894 – .32-40 Winchester – 1918 Manufacture – 26” Full Octagon Barrel

Offered here is a beautiful piece of American firearms history: a Winchester Model 1894 lever-action rifle chambered in .32-40 Winchester, manufactured in 1918 and featuring the desirable 26-inch full octagon barrel.

Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning and introduced in 1894, the Winchester Model 1894 became one of the most recognizable sporting rifles ever produced. Early examples chambered in traditional cartridges such as the .32-40 Winchester are particularly interesting to collectors of classic American lever-action rifles.

The .32-40 Winchester cartridge originated in the black-powder era and earned an excellent reputation for accuracy in sporting and target rifles. Although eventually overshadowed by the .30-30 Winchester, the .32-40 remains an important part of Winchester collecting history.

This example features the classic full-length octagonal barrel, full-length tubular magazine, walnut stock and forearm, crescent-style steel buttplate, and traditional Winchester lever-action receiver.

Condition is good for a rifle manufactured more than a century ago. The receiver has developed an attractive silver-gray patina with scattered oxidation and handling marks. The barrel retains considerable dark finish, showing normal age-related wear. The walnut furniture displays scratches, dings, and handling marks consistent with its age.

Importantly, the bore is in very good condition, an especially desirable feature on a rifle of this vintage.

Features and Specifications

• Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Company
• Model: 1894
• Manufacture Year: 1918
• Caliber: .32-40 Winchester
• Action: Lever-action
• Barrel Length: 26 inches
• Barrel Profile: Full octagon
• Magazine: Full-length tubular magazine
• Stock: Walnut straight-grip stock
• Forearm: Walnut
• Buttplate: Crescent-style steel
• Sights: Traditional open iron sights
• Receiver Finish: Aged silver-gray patina
• Barrel Finish: Dark finish with age-related wear
• Bore: Very good
• Overall Condition: Good antique-style collector condition

Condition Details

This Winchester displays the honest character expected of a well-preserved, century-old sporting rifle. The receiver shows substantial finish loss and a naturally aged appearance, while the barrel retains a darker finish.

The walnut stock and forearm show scattered scratches, small dents, and handling marks, but retain an attractive overall appearance.

The 26-inch octagon barrel gives this rifle the classic appearance associated with early Winchester sporting rifles.

The very good bore is a particularly appealing feature.

Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition and configuration.

Collector Appeal

A 1918-manufactured Winchester Model 1894 in .32-40 Winchester with a full octagon barrel represents a desirable configuration of one of America’s most iconic lever-action rifles.

With its traditional walnut furniture, aged metal finish, and very good bore, this example would make an excellent addition to a Winchester collection or historical firearms display.

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