RARE WINCHESTER JUNIOR RIFLE CORPS RANGE KIT NO2
SERIAL NUMBER: NSN. BARREL: 21". CALIBER: .22 S-L-EXTRA LONG. MANUFACTURED: 1914-1919. An Exceptional, Ultra-Rare Time Capsule: Post-WWI Winchester Junior Rifle Corps (WJRC) Range Kit No. 2 featuring a Model 1904 Single-Shot Rifle. Offered here is an absolute pinnacle of twentieth-century youth marksmanship history: a virtually complete, museum-grade Winchester Junior Rifle Corps (WJRC) Range Kit No. 2. Launched by Winchester Repeating Arms in June 1918 to foster discipline and patriotism following World War I, the WJRC program became a defining cultural movement for young shooters across America. While standalone Model 1904 rifles are well-known to rimfire enthusiasts, finding an intact, factory-cased "Range Kit" with its original wood transit case, canvas takedown sleeve, and highly fragile paper ephemera is an extraordinary rarity. This specific set stands as a breathtaking time capsule from the dawn of the American youth shooting sports movement. The heart of this kit is a beautifully preserved Winchester Model 1904 single-shot rifle. Based on its specific factory roll stamps, this rifle can be definitively dated to a tight 1914-1919 production window-making it the exact, correct variant issued at the very inception of the WJRC program. The barrel stampings are crisp and deeply struck, reading "MOD.1904-.22 SHORT LONG OR EXTRA LONG" alongside the iconic "PATENT DATE AUGUST 29.1899" John Browning design patent. It features the classic 21-inch round barrel, a smooth walnut stock with a distinct Schnabel fore-end, standard fixed/adjustable iron sights, and a rear pull-back cocking knob perfect for teaching foundational safety. What truly elevates this collection into an elite tier of historical preservation is the inclusion of both original factory containment systems. The rifle is housed in its original mission-finish wooden transit box, specifically designed for a quick, one-screw takedown configuration to allow the rifle to sit compactly alongside its tools. Crucially, this kit also retains its original Winchester-branded canvas takedown carry case. This soft canvas sleeve was designed to shield the broken-down barrel and stock segments from scratching inside the wood box, acting as a lightweight, independent carry slip for a young shooter headed to the range. Finding both the wood transit box and the delicate fabric sleeve surviving together in a single set is an exceptional rarity. The assortment of un-shot paper goods tucked safely inside represents a paper holy grail for rimfire historians. The set includes original, un-shot Winchester Junior Rifle Corps paper targets, the highly coveted "Rules of the Winchester Junior Rifle Corps" booklet, a blank original WJRC membership certificate, and the factory folding general instruction sheet detailing proper maintenance and operation of .22 caliber rifles. Among these paper goods is an incredibly elusive piece of factory ephemera: the original Winchester rifle barrel band instruction tag. Intended to be looped or tied directly to the gun's hardware upon factory shipping, this tag instructed the new owner on immediate handling and setup. Because these tags were meant to be instantly torn off and discarded upon unboxing, its survival adds unparalleled provenance to the rifle's history. The complete marketing layout of the post-WWI Winchester era is perfectly preserved through the remaining components. The kit contains the original factory merchandising hang-tag identifying the specific model and hardware pricing, alongside a rare cross-promotional brochure advertising the contemporary "Winchester Junior Trapshooting Outfit." Completing the physical layout is an original empty cardboard 50-round package for Winchester .22 Short cartridges, the period-correct brass bore cleaning rod, and the wire bore brush that originally shipped inside the kit. This set represents an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a complete, uninterrupted piece of American industrial and cultural history. The rifle showcases a wonderful, undisturbed patina, while the paper ephemera retains sharp text and incredible color preservation for its age. This museum-quality Winchester configuration is ready to serve as the absolute crown jewel of any advanced Winchester collection, youth marksmanship display, or high-tier firearms investment portfolio. CONDITION: Amazing for its age. The bore is shiny with sharp rifling. C&R
[ translate ]SERIAL NUMBER: NSN. BARREL: 21". CALIBER: .22 S-L-EXTRA LONG. MANUFACTURED: 1914-1919. An Exceptional, Ultra-Rare Time Capsule: Post-WWI Winchester Junior Rifle Corps (WJRC) Range Kit No. 2 featuring a Model 1904 Single-Shot Rifle. Offered here is an absolute pinnacle of twentieth-century youth marksmanship history: a virtually complete, museum-grade Winchester Junior Rifle Corps (WJRC) Range Kit No. 2. Launched by Winchester Repeating Arms in June 1918 to foster discipline and patriotism following World War I, the WJRC program became a defining cultural movement for young shooters across America. While standalone Model 1904 rifles are well-known to rimfire enthusiasts, finding an intact, factory-cased "Range Kit" with its original wood transit case, canvas takedown sleeve, and highly fragile paper ephemera is an extraordinary rarity. This specific set stands as a breathtaking time capsule from the dawn of the American youth shooting sports movement. The heart of this kit is a beautifully preserved Winchester Model 1904 single-shot rifle. Based on its specific factory roll stamps, this rifle can be definitively dated to a tight 1914-1919 production window-making it the exact, correct variant issued at the very inception of the WJRC program. The barrel stampings are crisp and deeply struck, reading "MOD.1904-.22 SHORT LONG OR EXTRA LONG" alongside the iconic "PATENT DATE AUGUST 29.1899" John Browning design patent. It features the classic 21-inch round barrel, a smooth walnut stock with a distinct Schnabel fore-end, standard fixed/adjustable iron sights, and a rear pull-back cocking knob perfect for teaching foundational safety. What truly elevates this collection into an elite tier of historical preservation is the inclusion of both original factory containment systems. The rifle is housed in its original mission-finish wooden transit box, specifically designed for a quick, one-screw takedown configuration to allow the rifle to sit compactly alongside its tools. Crucially, this kit also retains its original Winchester-branded canvas takedown carry case. This soft canvas sleeve was designed to shield the broken-down barrel and stock segments from scratching inside the wood box, acting as a lightweight, independent carry slip for a young shooter headed to the range. Finding both the wood transit box and the delicate fabric sleeve surviving together in a single set is an exceptional rarity. The assortment of un-shot paper goods tucked safely inside represents a paper holy grail for rimfire historians. The set includes original, un-shot Winchester Junior Rifle Corps paper targets, the highly coveted "Rules of the Winchester Junior Rifle Corps" booklet, a blank original WJRC membership certificate, and the factory folding general instruction sheet detailing proper maintenance and operation of .22 caliber rifles. Among these paper goods is an incredibly elusive piece of factory ephemera: the original Winchester rifle barrel band instruction tag. Intended to be looped or tied directly to the gun's hardware upon factory shipping, this tag instructed the new owner on immediate handling and setup. Because these tags were meant to be instantly torn off and discarded upon unboxing, its survival adds unparalleled provenance to the rifle's history. The complete marketing layout of the post-WWI Winchester era is perfectly preserved through the remaining components. The kit contains the original factory merchandising hang-tag identifying the specific model and hardware pricing, alongside a rare cross-promotional brochure advertising the contemporary "Winchester Junior Trapshooting Outfit." Completing the physical layout is an original empty cardboard 50-round package for Winchester .22 Short cartridges, the period-correct brass bore cleaning rod, and the wire bore brush that originally shipped inside the kit. This set represents an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a complete, uninterrupted piece of American industrial and cultural history. The rifle showcases a wonderful, undisturbed patina, while the paper ephemera retains sharp text and incredible color preservation for its age. This museum-quality Winchester configuration is ready to serve as the absolute crown jewel of any advanced Winchester collection, youth marksmanship display, or high-tier firearms investment portfolio. CONDITION: Amazing for its age. The bore is shiny with sharp rifling. C&R
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