From 1905 to 1935, Winchester offered the Model 1894 in a takedown configuration. This Technical Note documents the engineering of the threads, shoulders, magazine assemblies, and lockup elements that separate genuine factory takedowns from later conversions. Only public, visible mechanics are covered here—no proprietary measurements.
Barrel & Receiver Thread Interface
Factory takedown rifles use a distinctive interrupted thread and shoulder fit system. Public examples show consistent thread lead-in profiles and matching receiver cuts that distinguish factory work from aftermarket conversions. This TN maps only those features readily visible on surviving rifles.
Magazine Tube Construction & Locking Collar
Takedown magazine tubes exhibit identifiable traits: specific collar shapes, tube slot geometry, and end-cap interfaces. When these visible traits do not align with era-correct examples, the rifle warrants further review for reconfiguration or replacement.
Specifications — TN-11 Scope
- Category: Special Configurations
- Focus: Takedown engineering visible from public examples
- Eras Covered: 1905–1935
- Used In: Chapters 7, 10, 18, 23
- Related TNs: TN-12 (Short Rifles & Trappers), TN-03 (Bolt & Extractor)
Story-Short
TN-11 provides a source-based breakdown of the 1894 takedown system—threads, shoulders, magazine geometry, and lockup behavior. It gives collectors and appraisers a reliable way to authenticate takedown rifles using only visible mechanical cues.
Citations (Source-Based)
Winchester catalogs advertising takedown variants; public museum examples of 1894 takedowns; high-resolution photography of interrupted-thread interfaces; non-gated collector research on takedown engineering where consistent with cataloged features.
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