Manufactured in 1904, this is a very fine example of a special ordered Winchester Model 1894 rifle. According to the survey of Model 1894s conducted by Oswalt and Hawk, one out of every 10 rifles was in takedown configuration and one of every 13 Model 1894s had a half magazine. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent date and the caliber marking at the breech, while the nickel steel marking is on the left. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model and trademark, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight, a three-leaf express rear sight with platinum inlaid centerlines, and a Lyman peep sight mounted on the upper tang. It is mounted with a nicely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The wood is slightly above standard grade, which the Winchester factory was known to do on special ordered non-deluxe guns.

Very fine, retains 80% of original blue finish, 60% of the original case colors on the lever and hammer, and 40% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate, with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily on high spots, handling areas, and the buttplate. The wood is very fine with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.