When did the Winchester Model 94 32 special come out?

The 32 Spec was one of the early cartridges to be offered in the Model 94 when it was first offered in the 1890’s. This was a time of change for cartridges as smokeless powder was becoming more popular. Winchester designed the Model 94 for the new smokeless powder, specifically for the 30-30 but offered the 32 Special too.

Is the Model 64 Winchester A.32 WS?

After a long search, I finally found a nice “Pre 64” Model 94 Winchester, chambered in the interesting cartridge, the .32 Winchester Special, or .32 WS. The model 94 has been on my “want” list for quite a while, but I’d been putting off purchasing one because they’ve always been available in good numbers and at decent prices.

What’s the serial number on a Winchester Special?

Caliber . 32 W. S. (Winchester Special?) with A Winchester Model 94 lever action rifle Serial A Winchester Model 94 lever action rifle Serial no. 1883917 for 1951, .32 Winchester Special. 20 inch round barrel with full magazine and ramp fore-sight.

What kind of sights does a Winchester 94 have?

Takedown variety .32-40 caliber 26” octagonal barrel buckhorn sights and varnished walnut stock. S/n Winchester Model 94 Pre 64 32 SpecialSerial Winchester Model 94 Pre 64 32 SpecialSerial No. 2456027 20” barrel caliber 32 special ramp rear sight hooded front sight.

How much does a 1925 Winchester 94 SRC cost?

other model rare 1925 winchester model 94 src saddle ring carbine .32 special c&r PRICE: $1,270.00 MANUFACTURER: Other Manufacturer

When did the Winchester Special cartridge come out?

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What is the history of 32 Winchester Special Ammo?

History of 32 Winchester Special Ammo. The .32 Winchester Special was designed and perfected by Winchester as a smokeless powder cartridge of larger caliber than the .30 Win and less powerful than the .30 Army. The result was a cartridge with only about 10 percent improved muzzle velocity, but a flatter trajectory at 200 yards or more. The two…

Where can I buy A.32 WS Winchester?

Brass for the .32 WS can be purchased from several manufacturers or made out of .30-30 cases by running them through a .32 WS sizing die. Tailored reloads can really wake up the accuracy of any rifle, and a .32 WS Model 94 is no different.

What’s the serial number on a Winchester carbine?

Winchester Model 94 Carbine Winchester Model 94 Carbine Serial #1690109. 32 special caliber. 20″ barrel. Early 1950’s. Standard firearm configuration. Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial #986016. 32 WS caliber. 19″ barrel.

When was the Winchester Model 1894 rifle made?

Judging by the Model 1894’s serial number, it was made in 1910. It’s a carbine with a 20-inch barrel and full-length magazine. The gun is a saddle ring carbine, which makes its collector value slightly higher than carbines made after 1925 with no saddle ring.

When did the.32 WS cartridge come out?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. The .32 Winchester Special (or .32 WS) is a rimmed cartridge created in October 1901 for use in the Winchester Model 94 lever-action rifle. It is similar in name but unrelated to the .32-20 Winchester cartridge (which is also known as .32 WCF).