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Winchester Semi-Deluxe vs. Deluxe?
coice
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Can anyone please tell me what the differences are between a "semi-deluxe" vs. "deluxe" model in regards to a Model 1894 Winchester? Will the Cody letter state that it is a "semi-deluxe" or "deluxe" if the Winchester is in fact a "semi-deluxe" or "deluxe" model? Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge.
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Winchester never referred to them as "deluxe" or "semi-deluxe". Instead, they called the "deluxe" a "Fancy Sporting Rifle". The CFM factory letter will sometimes say "fancy", but in most cases, it will only specify "CS PG" (Checkered Stock Pistol Grip). The primary difference between a standard Sporting Rifle, and the Fancy sporting rifle was a straight grip versus a pistol grip.
For examples of each, go to this weblink - http://www.rarewinchesters.com/gunroom/1894/model_94.shtml
quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
The difference is in the quality of the wood, and in the checkering pattern. The "semi-deluxe" Model 1894s have plain walnut or 1X, and were checkered with the I-pattern style. The Fancy (deluxe) Sporting Rifles will almost always have 3X walnut, and have the H-pattern (more extensive) checkering style.
Winchester never referred to them as "deluxe" or "semi-deluxe". Instead, they called the "deluxe" a "Fancy Sporting Rifle". The CFM factory letter will sometimes say "fancy", but in most cases, it will only specify "CS PG" (Checkered Stock Pistol Grip). The primary difference between a standard Sporting Rifle, and the Fancy sporting rifle was a straight grip versus a pistol grip.
For examples of each, go to this weblink - http://www.rarewinchesters.com/gunroom/1894/model_94.shtml