{"product_id":"winchester-model-1894-32-40-winchester-1918-manufacture-26-full-octagon-barrel","title":"Winchester Model 1894 – .32-40 Winchester – 1918 Manufacture – 26” Full Octagon Barrel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a beautiful piece of American firearms history: a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinchester Model 1894 lever-action rifle chambered in .32-40 Winchester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, manufactured in 1918 and featuring the desirable 26-inch full octagon barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe .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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good for a rifle manufactured more than a century ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebore is in very good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an especially desirable feature on a rifle of this vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures and Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Winchester Repeating Arms Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1894\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacture Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1918\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .32-40 Winchester\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lever-action\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full octagon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMagazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-length tubular magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walnut straight-grip stock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eForearm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walnut\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eButtplate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crescent-style steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional open iron sights\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReceiver Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aged silver-gray patina\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark finish with age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good antique-style collector condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe walnut stock and forearm show scattered scratches, small dents, and handling marks, but retain an attractive overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 26-inch octagon barrel gives this rifle the classic appearance associated with early Winchester sporting rifles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe very good bore is a particularly appealing feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the exact condition and configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING TO YOUR FFL!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67954811764813,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/IMG_1673.jpg?v=1794506590","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/winchester-model-1894-32-40-winchester-1918-manufacture-26-full-octagon-barrel","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}