The highly desirable, extremely early serial number '8' is located on the underside of the frame and on the lower tang. Shipping date and order number were blank on the factory record. 38-55 caliber and plain trigger when received in the warehouse on November 11, 1895.
38-55 WCF with Factory Letterĭesigned by John Browning, the Winchester Model 1894 rifle is one of the most famous and popular sporting lever actions of all time, and offered here is serial number 8! The accompanying factory letter lists this single digit serialized Model 1894 rifle with an octagon barrel in. Condition: Other Make: Winchester Barrel Length: 26 inch octagon Model: 1894 Caliber: 38-55 Stock Material: Solid Wood Serial #: 8 Low Estimate: 25,000 High Estimate: 50,000 Highly Desirable Documented Second Lowest Known Single Digit Serial Number 8 Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in.