because its an octagon around the 1900s
As long as the slug barrel is smooth bored(does not have rifling) then it can be used with bird shot.
== == What is the value of 30 caliber Winchester 1894 ?
In this model of Winchester rifle,there is no difference in value between the round or octagon barrel.
With the serial number that you have provided,your Octagon barreled Winchester model 1894 rifle was made in the year 1900.
You have a Winchester Model 1885 that was manufactured circa 1892.
With the serial number that you have provided,your Winchester model 1894 rifle was made in the year 1910.
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It will be eight sided,thus the name hexagon barrel.
Your Winchester model 1894 rifle,which was made in the year 1968 will bring between 200-350 dollars depending on overall condition.
year 1913
Winchester made a model 1890,model 1906,a model 61,and a model 62 pump action rifle during there production years but never a model 1911 rifle.Winchester did make a model 1911 semi-auto shotgun.