I really enjoy the weight and balance of those old octagonal barrels. Last summer, I ran across one in a LGS that I was told was built in 1911. Unfortunately it had received a mediocre reblue job, with matching refinished wood somewhere along the line. I passed on it, since I own a 1967 Canadian Centennial edition reproduction of the 94 pictured. I'd still love to own one of the old , original WCF carbine models with a 20-inch octagonal barrel.