Winchester Experts...I need info.

[c-fbmi]

I have just purchesed a Mod 94 ser # 2.2 mill made in 1957..............now here's the enigma........it's in 44-40. The gun appears to be 100% original, the lever has full throw but the bolt is about an inch short of full back when open. I do know a fair bit about Winnies but have never encountered this variation. Again it is not a cobbled together gun, hasn't been bubba'd it appears 100% original.
Does anyone know of this variation, any info would be appreciated.

 

[Matt74]

This may be of some help:
http://www.winchestercollector.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4892
Matt

 

[polaris rider]

I have just purchesed a Mod 94 ser # 2.2 mill made in 1957..............now here's the enigma........it's in 44-40. The gun appears to be 100% original, the lever has full throw but the bolt is about an inch short of full back when open. I do know a fair bit about Winnies but have never encountered this variation. Again it is not a cobbled together gun, hasn't been bubba'd it appears 100% original.
Does anyone know of this variation, any info would be appreciated.

44-40 in 1957...........kinda curious allright

 

[okcorral1881]

I have just purchesed a Mod 94 ser # 2.2 mill made in 1957..............now here's the enigma........it's in 44-40. The gun appears to be 100% original, the lever has full throw but the bolt is about an inch short of full back when open. I do know a fair bit about Winnies but have never encountered this variation. Again it is not a cobbled together gun, hasn't been bubba'd it appears 100% original.
Does anyone know of this variation, any info would be appreciated.

Is it possible to post pictures?

OK