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Originally Posted by wundudnee
In 1966 I bought an 1894, 20", octagon rifle for $55.00. I never could prove whether it was a cut off or original. It was a 1908, .32Winchester Special. I showed it to different Winchester guys and had different opinions on originality. I solved that problem by giving it to my son. Those old 94s just ooze history and quality. It was probably a quality done cut off.
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Early 20th century,gun companies would really bend backwards to please customers.You could order your model 94(or any other model)with whatever barrel lenght and configuration you wanted for a nominal(might I add minimal)extra.So it is very possible that what you(now your son)have is a custom gun from the manufacturer.S&WCHAD gave you an easy way to check this out.You might have something highly valuable to a collector if it turns out to be from Winchester,this configuration being pretty scarce.