MORGAN, Utah — Winchester Repeating Arms has announced the return of the Model 1894 lever-action rifle to its line of firearms for 2010.
This re-introduction of the most popular rifle in history will be offered in two limited edition models that will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Oliver F. Winchester's birth in New England in 1810. A Model 1894 Custom Grade and Model 1894 High Grade will be offered in 30-30 Winchester caliber.
The Model 1894 began at the workbench of John M. Browning, being the first sporting rifle to use smokeless powder. It has been said that the Model 1894 has taken more deer than any other rifle in the world, and with over 6 million sold, has become by far, the most popular rifle in history.
Delivery of these two commemorative rifles will begin in the second quarter of 2010. Both models have eight-round magazine capacity, 42-inch overall length, 10-inch rate of twist with average weight at eight pounds. The Model 1894 Custom Grade rifle has a suggested retail of $1,959. The Model 1984 High Grade rifle suggested retail is $1,469.
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