Fall 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
November 6th, 7th, & 8th, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale.
HIGH CONDITION MODEL 94 “SPRUCE GUN” SADDLE RING CARBINE IN 30 WCF
| Cal. 30 WCF. | S# 838012 (1917). | 26-4212/MGM |
In 1917 the government bought 1,800 standard Model 1894 carbines to arm Signal Corp troops that were guarding logging camps in the Pacific Northwest. The first group delivered generally did not have ordnance stamps. They were, however, stamped “J.C.’17” on bottom of action. (Thought to be Captain James Van D. Crisp the finance officer of the Signal Corp. at Vancouver barracks.) This carbine is of standard configuration with 20″ barrel fitted with typical carbine rear sight with ladder and blade front in steel boss. Winchester info is on top left behind barrel band. Nickel steel info is under sight and caliber is at rear. Carbine has full magazine. Bottom of standard action with saddle ring stud on left side is stamped “J.C.’17” on bottom of action under S#. Top tang is marked “MODEL 1894” “WINCHESTER” “TRADEMARK” and with patent info. Varnished gumwood stock is fitted with carbine type butt plate. Matching for end attaches with blued band. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: saddle ring in plastic bag. A 2-page photocopy of email from Bert Hartman WACA Historian listing the 259 Model 1894 Spruce Gun serial numbers documented thus far (Jan 5, 2022). (This gun’s S# is not listed but, S# 842117 is highlighted). CURIO GUN
