This resulted in the loss of most models 93 they consequently are rarely seen today.” Although we believe the forcing cone has been lengthened to accept 2 ¾” star crimped shells, this shotgun should be examined and approved for use by a competent gunsmith, and only black powder loads should be fired in this shotgun. Because of mechanical problems and the danger of higher pressures developed by smokeless loads in this blackpowder gun, Winchester quietly informed its dealers that they would trade a new model 97 of equal grade for any 93 returned. Our Assessment: From George Madis’ “The Winchester Book” page 523 “To serials near 31,000, all guns of this model had 2 5/8” inch chambers. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this gun rates in about Very Good to Fine condition for its age. The screw heads run from sharp to slightly distressed. The bottom of the trigger guard has some pinprick surface erosion. The balance of the finish shows drift towards a brown patina, thinning or actual finish loss. Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 45% of its metal finish. It appears that the forcing cone has been lengthened, perhaps to accommodate 2 ¾” star crimped shells. The stocks rate in about Very Good, maybe even Fine overall condition for their age.īore Condition: The bore is has light scratches and there is a small ding on the top right side of the barrel about 5 ½” from the muzzle that can be felt on the exterior and seen on the interior. The LOP measures 12 ¾” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the butt plate.
The forearm does not have any chips or cracks but does have small compression marks throughout. The forearm has 17 grooves and three screws. There are no chips or cracks however there are the expected marks and dings found on a field gun that is over 110 years old. Stock Configuration & Condition: The butt stock is a smooth walnut pistol grip style with smooth metal butt plate. Both cartridges also appeared in later variations of the 94 (Winchester shortened the year-designation in 1919) called the Model 55 and 64, along with other manufacturer’s lever-actions. Sights / Optics: The shotgun is mounted with a brass bead front sight. 25-35 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) was introduced in 1895 in the Model 1894 Winchester lever-action, along with the. The underside of the receiver is marked “B / 24644”. The action bar on the forearm is marked “WINCHESTER / MODEL 1893”. Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold WinchestersĬaliber: 12 Gauge 2 5/8” Black Powder Shells ONLYĪction Type: Slide (Pump) Action Tubular Magazine Shotgun
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