Premier Firearms Auction #4091

May 17, 2024 to May 19, 2024

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Premier Firearms Auction #4091

May 17, 2024 to May 19, 2024

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Master Angelo Bee Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Krieghoff K-32 Over/Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Inserts and Case Sold to Benefit the USA Shooting Team

Lot 1

Angelo Bee Engraved Krieghoff K-32 Over/Under Shotgun

In the heart of every American beats the spirit of unity, resilience, and an unwavering support for those who represent us on the world stage. As the journey to Paris unfolds, our athletes from USA Shooting are preparing to showcase their skill, dedication, and patriotism in a quest for Olympic glory. However, the path to Paris is paved with unique challenges that require our collective support more than ever before. The upcoming Olympic Games present an unprecedented situation for our shooters. The venue, located 3 hours outside the bustling city of Paris, is presenting significant hurdles with the logistics. Unlike previous Olympics, where athletes found a home away from home in the Olympic Village, our shooters will face the added challenge of being stationed far from this sanctuary. This deviation from the norm places a considerable responsibility on USA Shooting to ensure our athletes have everything they need to succeed—from housing to security and beyond—elements traditionally provided within the village's confines. This is where you, the steadfast supporter of Team USA, can make a tangible difference. By purchasing a one-of-a-kind shotgun, you're not just acquiring a piece of sportsmanship excellence; you're directly contributing to our athletes' Path to Paris. Your purchase goes towards alleviating the heavy costs associated with providing our team the resources they need to excel. Your support helps ensure that despite the distance from the Olympic Village, our athletes feel at home, secure, and focused solely on bringing home the gold. Imagine the pride that will swell in our hearts as we watch our athletes stand on the podium, medals shining bright, the Star-Spangled Banner playing for the world to hear. Your contribution can help turn this vision into reality. It's an opportunity to be part of a patriotic endeavor to ensure that America's finest shooters have the best chance possible to outshine the competition and achieve Olympic glory. Let's rally behind USA Shooting and show the world the strength of our unity and the depth of our national pride. Together, we can help our athletes overcome these logistical challenges and focus on what they do best—representing the United States of America with honor and aiming for excellence. Support our team on their Path to Paris, and let’s bring home the victory as one nation, united in our quest for Olympic success. Built with blued steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted vent rib which is marked with a gold inlaid "12" at the base, standard factory markings, highly attractive gold bordered scroll engraving on the front barrel hanger, 2 1/4 inch wedges of scroll at either side of the breech with a gold inlaid mallard, import mark under forend, 1986 dated German proofs, interchangeable chokes (cylinder/cylinder installed), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are mated to a gorgeously embellished action which displays extensive floral scroll engraving over a matted background surrounded by gold inlaid line borders. Inside the scrollwork there are four exceptional game scenes set over coin finished backgrounds depicting a covey of pheasant hens in flight over an upland scene on the left, four mallards coming in to land on a pond on the underside, a pointer flushing a covey of quail on the right, and a trio of quail bedded down on the top latch all cut in highly detailed relief gold inlays. The scroll extends to the triggerguard which has a gold quail and the toplever which is pierced in the form of a grouse. The gun is signed by Master Engraver Angelo Bee on the left side of the action below the scenes with "ABEE" and his trademark bumblebee. The gun features a single selective gold trigger and a tang mounted safety (inoperable). The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured fancy fleur-de-lis checkered forend with engraved and gold inlaid shoe and a pistol grip stock with rosewood grip cap, blank inscription oval, and a Decelerator recoil pad. Included is an extra set of 28 inch 12 gauge barrels with matching gold inlay and engraving being used as carriers of a set of full length 20 gauge insert. Also included are sets of full length 28 gauge and 410 bore inserts, a total of eight extra choke tubes, and an aluminum takedown case that houses the whole set. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 18.6mm (.732 inches) and measured .735 inches; minimum wall thickness .047/.047 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 10 oz.

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Very Fine Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. No. 1 Pocket "Volcanic" Lever Action Pistol

Lot 2

Engraved New Haven Arms Co. No. 1 Pocket "Volcanic" Pistol

The various iterations of Volcanic firearms each represent an important step in the development of American lever action firearms history. The lever action and integral spring-loaded magazine introduced with Volcanic pistols and carbines combined with improvements in self-contained metallic cartridges served as the basic design for the New Haven Arms Co. Henry rifle. Oliver Winchester invested in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. which became the New Haven Arms Co. and eventually led to his establishment of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. which produced the Winchester Model 1866, 1873, and 1876 rifles based on largely the same designs as the Henry. The engraving on this pistol is the classic style found on New Haven Arms Co. pistols and rifles, and this example also has a tremendous amount of original finish. The pistol has the distinctive blued octagon barrel with integral magazine, "gunmetal" frame with scroll, border, and floral engraving, blued round finger hole lever, and varnished flat bottom walnut grips. The pistol is fitted with a pinched blade front sight threaded on the barrel and a dovetail mounted notch rear sight at the rear of the frame. The top barrel flat is marked "NEW HAVEN CONN./PATENT FEB. 14. 1854" in two-lines. The deletion of "VOLCANIC REPEATING ARMS CO." from the barrel legend occurred after Oliver Winchester assumed control of the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. and re-organized it as the New Haven Arms Co. on May 1, 1857. The matching serial number is stamped on the left side of the grip frame and back of each grip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31

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Lot 3

Engraved Smith & Wesson Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Pistol

This pistol is one of approximately 1,200 Smith & Wesson No. 1 pistols manufactured, and the "G" by the serial number on the lever indicates it was assembled by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. per the chart on page 32 of "Volcanic Firearms: Predecessor to the Winchester Rifle" by Lewis and Rutter. They are historically significant pieces for both Smith & Wesson and Winchester collectors. The heavier "Type II" barrel has "CAST-STEEL" (right), "SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH. CT." (top) and "PATENT/FEB. 14. 1854" (left). Factory floral and scroll engraving is featured on the frame, side plates, and hammer. The left side of the butt, some of the small parts, and both grip panels have the matching serial number "148," and the right side of the lever has "148G." The lever is the later style without a spur on the bottom.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31 Volcanic

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Exceptional Factory Presentation Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 4

Documented Factory Presentation Winchester Model 1895 Carbine

This is a truly unique example of a presentation Winchester Model 1895 Carbine that was manufactured in 1937. The included factory letter states: "The subject gun was built for and purchased by Col. Walter Seigmund, general sales manager of the Winchester Arms Company to be given to Mr. Rusty Casteel, vice president of Winchester Arms Company, in 1937". The letter further states that Winchester manufactured 16 Model 1895 carbines in 1937, 17 in 1938 and 1 carbine in 1940. The carbine has a full blue finish and varnished walnut, military style forearm with grasping grooves, hand guard and stock with carbine butt. The right side of the receiver is engraved: "FROM/THE COLONEL and his LADY VIRGINIA/TO/"RUSTY" CASTEEL/APRIL 3, 1937" in five lines. The barrel is fitted with a ramp front sight with sheet steel front sight cover. The rear sight is the standard military style folding leaf with 1000 yard ramp and 1800 yard leaf. A sling ring is mounted on the left side of the receiver. The buttplate has a sliding trap. The top of the receiver is stamped with the oval "W/P" Winchester proofmark followed by ".30/ARMY". The left side of the receiver is roll-stamped with the elongated Winchester New Haven address and 1895-1907 patent dates. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 95/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG.U.S. PAT. OFF & FGN" in three lines. The serial number is stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger. This unique, presentation, Model 1895 carbine is one of the very last examples of the Model 1895 Winchester manufactured.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 ARMY (30-40)

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Lot 5

Exceptional Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket

This is an exceptional Winchester Model 1873 Musket that was manufactured in 1903. The included factory letter confirms this musket configuration and lists it as being received in the warehouse on September 01, 1903, and shipped from the warehouse September 18, 1903, on order number 13880. The musket has the distinctive 30 inch barrel with full-length forearm, three barrel bands, block front sight base that serves as a lug for a socket bayonet, military style folding leaf rear sight and carbine buttplate. Sling swivels are mounted on the middle barrel band and the stock. The frame has the Third Model integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor and the butt trap contains a four-piece steel cleaning rod. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands and frame have a blue finish. The hammer, loading lever and buttplate are color casehardened. The oil-finished stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The caliber designation "44 W.C.F" is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the frame. "44 CAL." is roll-stamped in script letters on the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang is roll stamped with the model designation"-MODEL 1873-" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the upper tang screw. This musket is one of approximately 700 Model 1873 Muskets shipped from Winchester to Nicaragua in September 1903. Some of these muskets were apparently never uncrated. During the 1950s a few of these Model 1873 Muskets were discovered in the original crates in un-issued condition and were returned to the United States for resale. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Highly Desirable Winchester Repeating Arms Co. "Double W" 1897 Pattern Cartridge Board

Lot 6

Winchester "Double W" 1897 Pattern Cartridge Board

This is a very desirable 1897 pattern Winchester bullet board showing the iconic "Double W" pattern of cartridges. These cartridge boards were an iconic advertising piece of the late 19th and early 20th centuries that helped make Winchester a leader in both the firearms and ammunition industries. The display board is installed in a frame with a plain hardwood exterior and gold painted inner trim, with a visible area 48 inches wide and 31 1/2 inches tall. board which measures approximately 31 1/4 x 49 inches and a wood frame outside that. Dark green background with red and white lettering, featuring a mallard in flight on the left, a moose head on the right, and a scene of two hunters with a dead bear and a pair of Winchester rifles leaned against a downed trunk in the center. A wide variety of handgun, rifle and shotgun cartridges are mounted to the board, along with several tins of primers and caps, and three cutaway paper shotshells; all appear to be present and accounted for on the board. On the rear is an exposed hardwood support frame, with the attached backing paper tag noting the board as being "PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS/OF THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." and "No.996". Total dimensions are 57 inches wide, 40 inches tall, and approximately 2 1/2 inches deep.

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Lot 7

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

This World War I era Winchester Model 1895 saddle ring carbine is in excellent condition, having the appearance of just coming off the production line. Its exceptional condition makes it a standout piece of Winchester heritage. Designed by prolific firearms inventor John Browning, the Model 1895 was the first box magazine lever action rifle Winchester manufactured. It was designed to chamber the new high powered smokeless ammunition that ushered in a new era of big game hunting. The carbine was manufactured in 1917 and is fitted with a pinned blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight with stair step base, and saddle ring on the left side of the receiver. The receiver has the caliber designation ".30/ARMY" under a Winchester factory oval proof on the chamber and the two-line Winchester legend on the left side. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information. It is mounted with a smooth forearm with finger groove and an upper handguard, as well as a smooth straight grip stock with a trapdoor carbine buttplate containing a bore brush.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 Army (30-40 Krag)

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Lot 8

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

The Model 1873 became one of a handful of firearms that became synonymous with the American west due to their widespread use on the frontier and their ruggedness. This example was manufactured in 1883 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail on top of the receiver and dust cover with gripping serrations at the rear and remains in exceptionally fine condition. As a "working gun," the Model 1873 saw hard service on the frontier, and those in high condition are difficult to find. The non-standard 28 inch barrel is stamped with the two-line Winchester address/King's paten legend ahead of the rear sight and "32 W.C.F." at the breech on the top flat. The rifle is fitted with globe front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight. The lower tang has the serial number. The receiver is fitted with a special order set trigger. No letter is available to confirm the special features, but writer believes these to be factory. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 9

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

A carbine such as this would have been ideal for an early 20th century cattleman to pair with a Colt Frontier Six Shooter, allowing him to carry only one type of ammunition. This Model 1892 was manufactured in 1918 with standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, and below the barrel proof is a small unidentified diamond shaped stamping. Fitted with pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, as well as a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Lot 10

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1908. Standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and three leaf rear sight. Mounted with a plain walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. As "the ultimate lever gun" for over a century, the Model 1894 has truly become the most famous and popular sporting rifle of all time, and this example stands out as a well above average condition for America's working gun.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Fine Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-90 W.C.F. with Factory Letter

Lot 11

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action with Casehardened Receiver

A fine example of an early production Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle that was manufactured in 1887, the second year of production. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a round barrel in .38-56 caliber (currently 45-90 WCF), plain trigger, Winchester Express sights, half magazine, and shotgun butt when received in the warehouse on December 5, 1887 and shipped the next day. The letter also states the rifle "returned [from] James Kerr and Company" and shipped on September 15, 1890. When the rifle returned to the factory it was likely re-barreled. This rifle has a very desirable color casehardened receiver, forearm cap, and shotgun buttplate. Winchester used a casehardened finish on these components until 1901 when the case colors were replaced with a blue finish. The hammer, lever, and trigger are also color casehardened. The 26-inch round barrel and half-length magazine have a blue finish. The bolt and loading gate are a fiery niter blue. The stock and forearm are made of walnut with a lustrous oil finish. The barrel has a bead-in-blade front sight and three leaf adjustable rear dovetailed sight. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line legend: "- MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "45-90 W.C.F." is marked at the breech, along with British proof marks on the left side in the same area. Additional British proofs are stamped into the left side of the receiver and rear of the bolt body. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL 1886-". The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger. The serial number is roll-stamped in script numerals on the lower tang ahead of the rear tang screw.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with 30 Inch Extra Length Barrel and Factory Letter

Lot 12

Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Manufactured in 1889 as a third model with special order 30 inch octagon barrel. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a 30 inch octagon barrel in .38 caliber and plain trigger (currently fitted with a set trigger) when received in the warehouse on October 18, 1889, and shipped the same day. Dovetailed blade front, elevation adjustable rear, and tang peep sights. The barrel has the two-line address/patent dates marking and "38 WCF." "38 WCF" is also marked on the cartridge elevator. The crescent buttplate has a compartment holding a four-piece metal cleaning rod.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 13

Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1883. This Third Model Rifle has the dust cover guide rail integrally machined to the receiver. As stated in the included factory letter, this rifle was received in warehouse on April 17, 1883 and shipped from the warehouse April 18, 1883, order number 3688. The letter also confirms the rifles current configuration. The rifle is fitted with a special order 28 inch part octagon barrel with a blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 10 and marked "1873". The top barrel flat is stamped with the two line address/Kings improvement patent dates marking as well as "CAL 45-60" at the breech. The brass cartridge elevator is stamped "45-60" and the upper tang is marked "{MODEL 1876}". Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever, forend cap and buttplate, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with steel forend cap and crescent buttplate with compartment containing a five piece cleaning rod. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

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Lot 14

Winchester "Centennial" Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

The Winchester factory letter describes this Model 1876 as: "Rifle, 45/60, 26 inch, 1/2 octagon barrel, Plain trigger, Shotgun butt and Casehardened". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on December 21, 1880. The rifle has the Second Model receiver with screw-fastened dust cover guide rail and dust cover with serrated finger guide along the rear edge. The special order, half-round/half octagon barrel has a standard, sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and folding ladder rear sight graduated to "10" and marked "1876" on the top of the leaf. The rifle has a half-magazine with button tip. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The stock has a special order, smooth steel, shotgun buttplate. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. "CAL. 45-60" is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. "45-60" is stamped in script numerals across the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. "MODEL 1876." is roll-stamped in fancy letters on the upper receiver tang, and the serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the rear tang screw. The rifle barrel has a blue finish. The dust cover is bright blue, and the loading gate has a fire blue finish. The magazine tip, forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with the "extra finish" polish applied to special order rifles with casehardened receivers.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60 WCF

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Extraordinary, Newly Discovered Documented, Factory Exhibition Relief Game Scene Engraved, Gold Inlaid and Plated Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 15

Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Winchester's lever action rifles, especially the Model 1873, remain among the most iconic and collectible American firearms of all time. Rock Island Auction Company is privileged and proud to offer to the public this grand work of documented late 19th century Winchester artistry that is worthy of the most advanced public or private collection. The accompanying factory letter confirms the octagon barrel, set trigger, factory engraving (including the barrel engraving and inlay) at an extra cost of $24.00, and gold plating. The "extra cost" purchase price of the engraving a lone speaks volumes to the rifle’s special order status, as $1.00 per day was an average wage! The factory letter also states the rifle was received in the warehouse on May 19, 1879 and shipped the same day on order number 15433. Without exception, this factory Model 1873 masterpiece is fit for an international exhibition or a wealthy patron. The extensive embellishment, gold plated trim, and deluxe wood are reserved for only the finest of Winchester’s “highly finished arms.” This incredible rifle is unpublished and was only recently discovered. It is a stunning testament to Winchester craftsmanship in the decorative arts in the late 19th century. Without a doubt this Model 1873 will become an icon of Winchester collecting! The gold plated receiver is elaborately decorated with factory floral scrollwork and game scenes. Circular vignettes of a buffalo and moose are engraved on either side of the receiver at the front. Each side plate carries a relief engraved vignette of a majestic elk. Although this masterpiece lacks a signature, the engraving has all the opulence of being embellished by a member of renowned Ulrich family. Similar game scenes appear on lever actions signed by various Ulrichs as documented in R.L. Wilson’s “Winchester Engraving” and “The Book of Winchester Engraving.” These vignettes of large American game stand as a tribute to the legendary Model 1873 that brought firepower to the open frontier to earn the title “The Gun that Won the West.” The rifle has the look of a gun that is not hard to imagine in the hands of a flamboyant rancher or railroad tycoon forging his fortune out west. The dust cover, cartridge elevator, forend cap, magazine band, and buttplate tang are engraved to match. The breech and muzzle ends of the barrel are decorated with scrollwork and silver and gold inlaid bands, as noted in the factory letter. The barrel also has the two-line Winchester address/King’s patent dates legend on the top flat ahead of the rear sight and is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight. The serial number is on the lower tang, and the upper tang has the standard model marking. The rifle correctly lacks a caliber designation. The receiver, dust over, forend cap, magazine band,, and buttplate are factory plated in gold. Buttplate is stamped "O" over "49" under the toe. The checkered forearm and straight grip stock are deluxe walnut. Buttstock could not be removed for inspection, however there is no doubt in writer's mind that it is the original. The buttstock is fitted with a trapdoor buttplate with the compartment containing a four piece cleaning rod.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Lot 16

Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. Lever Action Navy Pistol

This is an exceptional example of a Lever Action Navy pistol with an 8 inch barrel that was manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., circa 1857. The pistol has the distinctive, brass frame, octagon barrel with integral magazine and loading lever with finger hole which identify Volcanic pistols and carbines. The pistol has a brass pin front sight, and receiver mounted rear sight. The two-piece, flat based, walnut grips have a high polish piano finish. The barrel/magazine is blued and the hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the three line legend "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEWHAVEN CONN. FEB 14. 1854". The legend identifies the pistol as a product of the Volcanic Arms Co., prior to the reorganization of the firm in April 1857 as the New Haven Arms Co., by the principal stockholder Oliver Winchester. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the receiver butt beneath the grips, on the inside of both grips and on the right side of the loading lever. All of the visible serial numbers match. The Volcanic pistols and carbines were revolutionary firearms. The combination of an integral, spring loaded magazine, self cocking lever action and self contained, internally primed, "rocket-ball" cartridge represented a dramatic advance in firearm design. Investment in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., introduced shirt maker Oliver Winchester to the firearms industry. Although the Volcanic carbines and pistols were not a commercial success, the basic design, when combined with a more powerful and reliable brass cartridge was the basis for the Henry rifle and the Winchester Model 1866 and 1873 rifles and carbines. Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Lot 17

Inscribed Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle

This Winchester Model 1885 sporting rifle was manufactured in 1893. It has a special order #3 weight part octagon barrel with an adjustable globe front sight and no provision for a rear sight, a tang mounted Vernier peep sight, walnut Schnabel tip forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with checkering and ebony inserts along with a cheekpiece on the left side of the butt, and a nickel plated Swiss buttplate. The barrel has the two line Winchester address and the caliber designation on the top flat. The underside of the barrel is also marked with the caliber, "3"s, and the oval "VP" proof. The receiver has the serial number and patent markings on the lower tang. An oval silver inscription plate on the right side of the butt is marked "Captain Oberlin M. Carter/Corps of Engineers United States Army". According to the included documents Carter was arrested in 1899 "to account for illicit gains, gratuities, and profits received by him through collusion with contractors for river and harbor improvements in the Savannah, Georgia, improvement district, and to follow such illicit profits into securities and other property held for him by other defendants to the suit." In sum, he was found guilty of defrauding the government of over $2 million dollars and receiving over half a million himself. This was achieved through rigging the bidding system for improvements in Savannah Harbor and then laundering the money through the family estate of his incredibly wealthy, deceased wife. Her father fled to Italy after being asked to testify in the case. Carter professed his innocence and regularly appeared in court until his death in 1944 at the age of 88, but that case against him was widely accepted. The two contractors who conspired with him hid in Quebec where the Canadian government declined to extradite them back to the U.S. for trial. In a dramatic move, the Secret Service abducted the co-conspirators and brought them to the U.S. to face charges. Carter and his conspirators received relatively light prison sentences and fines considering the crime. Among the documents in the file are Carter's mug shots.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 WCF

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Highly Desirable Framed Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Henry R. Poore "Bear Dogs" Advertising Print

Lot 18

Framed Winchester Henry R. Poore "Bear Dogs" Advertising Print

These Winchester advertisements were an excellent eye-catching piece around the turn of the century, that were perfect for pulling potential customers into shops to buy Winchester firearms and ammunition. Used in a number of Winchester advertisements, the print depicts a barn setting with white "bear dogs" in the foreground and two large brown dogs that may be bloodhounds in the background. These dogs were reportedly part of the Winchester family hunting pack. The lower left corner is signed by the artist "H. R. Poore/Philadelphia". A printed wood grain border surrounds the art, with red Winchester "W" logos in each corner, 3 shotshells on each side, "WINCHESTER" in gold paint at the top and "RIFLES, SHOTGUNS", "FOR SALE HERE" and "and AMMUNITION" at the bottom. The walnut frame measures approximately 45 inches wide and 36 inches tall, with the observable area of the print measuring approximately 41 1/2 inches wide and 32 1/2 inches tall.

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Exceptional Antique Factory Exhibition Quality Game Scene Engraved and Gold/Platinum Inlaid Marlin Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action .45-90 Rifle

Lot 19

Factory Engraved/Inlaid Marlin Deluxe Model 1895 Rifle

Manufactured in 1896. The rifle is decorated with highly unusual, possibly one-of-a-kind factory engraving. The embellishment does not correspond to any of the standard factory patterns established by noted Master Engraver Conrad Friedrich Ulrich, Jr., who was the engraver for Marlin and did a majority of the engraving for the company from 1881 until 1910 when he left for Winchester. Ulrich spent a lifetime embellishing some of the finest high art firearms of the period. This Model 1895 certainly features an exhibition quality engraving that exemplifies Marlin artistry in the late 19th century. It is an unpublished work of artistry well deserving of the finest firearms collection, and to quote firearms historian R.L. Wilson, stands as an example of the "American tradition of excellence in gunmaking." The receiver is engraved with a sporadic grape leaf pattern on an extensive large punch dot background that extends to the bolt. The pattern greatly differs from the leaf and berry embellishment commonly used on factory Grade No. 10 style engraving. Three game scenes are richly engraved on the receiver as well as one scene on the bolt. These wonderful, highly detailed game scenes are the following: The left side depicts a grizzly bear confronting a snake protruding from a grape vine. The right side features a stag standing alert in an open field and stalked by a mountain lion perched on a tree limb on the bolt. The underside features a menacing bear's head in a circular panel. Flourishes of the grape leaf pattern extend to the forend cap, takedown collar, hammer, lever, and upper tang. The breech of the barrel has three inlaid bands of alternating platinum and gold, inlaid gold line border around the "45-90" caliber marking, and sprays of engraved light scrollwork. The upper left barrel flat is script engraved "Special Steel" under the rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Marlin address/patent dates marking. The barrel is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top of the receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY." The upper tang is marked "MODEL/1895" and is factory drilled and tapped for sight mounting. The rifle is fitted with a special order half magazine. The barrel and magazine tube are blued, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened. The highly figured deluxe walnut forearm and pistol grip stock feature factory "B" pattern multi-point checkering. The buttstock is fitted with a checkered hard rubber Marlin buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90

Lot 20

Iron Frame New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle

The Henry lever action rifle is among the most famous and desirable of all of the historic American lever action rifles as the predecessor to the famous Winchester lever action rifles and one of the most advanced firearms of the American Civil War. Of the Henry variants, the distinctive iron frame Henry rifles are the rarest and most desirable, and this extraordinary rifle is one of the finest original iron frame Henry rifles known today. It is certainly among the rarest and most desirable of all antique American firearms. Only an estimated 200-300 Henry rifles with iron frames were manufactured by New Haven Arms Co. before the company discontinued them in favor of the "brass" gunmetal frames, and less than 100 of these rifle are reportedly known today. These iron framed rifles were manufactured during the first three months of production (April-June 1862), and the known serial numbers of the identified iron frame Henry rifles range from 1-393. Collectors have also identified seventy-seven brass frame Henry rifles in this same serial number range and sixteen brass and iron frame Henry rifles with duplicate serial numbers. This rifle is listed by serial number as a known surviving iron frame Henry on page 54 of Les Quick's book "The Story of Benjamin Tyler Henry and His Famed Repeating Rifle." No corresponding brass frame rifle is noted. It is also featured on pages 30-31 where it is noted as "An early iron frame Henry rifle, serial number '90,' in excellent condition and retaining most of its original barrel finish. Tommy Rholes collection." The serial number is also shown in the list of known iron frames on page 85 of "The Historic Henry Rifle" by Wiley Sword. Experts believe that most Henry rifles manufactured before 1865 saw military service. Although the Federal government purchased only slightly more than 1,700 Henry rifles between 1862 and 1865, individual soldiers were quick to recognize the firepower offered by a 15-shot repeating rifle. Most Henry rifles were privately purchased by Federal soldiers from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Kentucky regiments. Many of the early iron frame Henry rifles were shipped to New Haven Arms Co. dealers in Louisville, Kentucky, and a few iron frame Henry rifles were obtained by Confederate soldiers. Given the extensive use of Henry rifles broadly during the Civil War and in the latter part of the 19th century, the high condition of this rifle is particularly remarkable. It appears to have seen no use and instead was clearly very carefully looked after for more than 160 years. This rifle displays the distinctive features found on the earliest Henry rifles: both the barrel and the receiver have rear sight dovetails. The folding leaf rear sight mounted in the barrel dovetail is the first variation with the "1000" yard marking below the center notch, elevation bar with rounded ends, and small "V" notch. The nickel silver blade front sight is the first pattern half moon style. The magazine has the early style small brass cartridge follower, and the receiver has the early straight follower cut. In addition to the rear sight dovetail, the upper rear portion of the receiver has the slight bevel in front of the hammer found on early rifles. The loading lever is the first style with no spur, and the lower receiver tang lacks the lever latch added around serial number 400. The iron buttplate is the first style with rounded heel. The rifle is not equipped with a sling swivel on the left side of the stock or a sling hook loop on the left side of the barrel. These were special order items on early production rifles. The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the two-line legend "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16.1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN. CT." ahead of the rear sight. The serial number "90" is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the frame. The rifle was not disassembled to examine the serial numbers on the tang screws, lower tang, stock, buttplate screws and buttplate, but these almost certainly have matching serial numbers as was standard on the early rifles. The buttplate and tang screws are indexed. The 24 3/8 inch octagon barrel, integral magazine, iron frame, breech bolt, lever, and iron buttplate all have a high polish blue finish. The trigger and hammer are color casehardened. The straight grain walnut stock has a high polish piano varnish finish. The buttstock contains the four-piece wood cleaning rod which has a carved worm on one end.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Fine Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine with Henry Patent Barrel Address

Lot 21

Winchester Model 1866 SRC with Henry Patent Barrel Address

This is an extremely fine example of a Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine that was manufactured in 1868. The carbine has a blued barrel, magazine and loading gate with distinctive brass receiver and buttplate. The upper and lower barrel band, hammer and loading lever have a casehardened finish. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut. This Second Model 1866 carbine has the distinctive single upper tang screw and receiver flare at the junction with the forearm. The carbine has a staple-mounted saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, two-leaf rear sight with blades marked "1" and "5", upper barrel band with integral front sight blade, threaded magazine cap, and crescent brass buttplate with hinged trapdoor. The bolt has a rimfire firing pin. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the early style, two-line legend, "HENRY'S-PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860 KING'S- PATENT- MARCH 29. 1866." ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger. The letter "B" and what appears to be a "o" are stamped on the lower tang between the serial number and the tang screws. Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Incredibly Rare and Well-Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Schuetzen Rifle in ,22 Short with Factory Letter and Factory Mounted Winchester A5 Scope, Pictured in Clark Campbell's Book On Winchester Single Shot Rifles

Lot 22

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Schuetzen Rifle with A5 Scope

This is a beautiful example of a very rare special order Winchester Model 1885 Schuetzen target rifle manufactured in 1909 with the rare special order Laudensack pattern walnut forend, that features the cork palm/hand rest. This forend is identical to the version used on the Winchester High Wall International Team rifles, that were chambered in .30-06, only this rifle is chambered in .22 Short. Although not listed by serial number, we believe it to be the same exact rifle discussed and shown on pages 140-141 of the book "The Winchester Single-Shot" by Clark Campbell. This Schuetzen rifle is in excellent condition with the original Winchester high polish blued finish, on the metal parts with a color casehardened breech block and spur lever. The factory letter lists the following special order features: takedown action (very rare for a high wall, as most early production were fixed barrel action), Schuetzen set triggers, a heavy No. 4 full octagon barrel with no sight slots, a special checkered forend, helm buttplate, and the Winchester factory installed Winchester A5 scope. It also states it has the "Laudensack" model walnut stock and forend that are duplicates of the samples sent in. The straight grip lower tang on this example is very rarely seen on a Model 1885 Schuetzen rifle, as most were pistol grip models. Although the factory letter lists a Helm buttplate, the buttstock is fitted with the final type, Laudensack pattern buttplate. The length of pull on the stock is very long measuring 14 inches OAL from the front trigger. The Winchester A5 scope has the standard, target type adjustable mounts, with a standard cross-hair. The scope has been correctly installed on the top flat with original Winchester scope blocks. The barrel is correctly marked on the left barrel flat with the two-line Winchester factory markings that read: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A." and standard patent dates followed by "22 SHORT" at the breech end. The top of the barrel and receiver are both stamped with the Winchester "WP" oval proof roll mark. The buttstock and forend were all manufactured from extra fancy figured walnut, with the stock and forend also factory checkered as noted. Also included is a 1965 dated Winchester Gun Museum letter that shows information matching the aforementioned factory letter and a 1966 dated receipt from N. Flayderman & Co. Antique Firearms for a "Hi-wall Sheutzen rifle" implying that this rifle was at one time part of the collection of the legendary arms collector and scholar, Norm Flayderman.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Lot 23

Civil War New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle

The Henry lever action rifle was one of the most advanced firearms of the Civil War. While most rifles used during the war were still single shot muzzleloaders, the Henry offered up to sixteen shots at the ready. Not surprisingly, they were scooped up by many Union soldiers for use during the "War Between the States." Researches estimate that around half of the roughly 14,000 Henry rifles manufactured were used by Union soldiers. They remained in use in the post-bellum American West in the hands of both settlers and various Native American tribes, including at the Battle of Little Bighorn. They remained in use alongside their descendants, the Winchester Model 1866 and Model 1873. With their importance to firearms history as well as their historic use in the both the Civil War and the Indian Wars, they have remained among the most sought after and iconic firearms for generations. This attractive Henry rifle was manufactured c. March 1863 by the New Haven Arms Company. The matching serial number "1757" is on the barrel at the breech, on the left side of the tang, all screws, stock, and buttplate It features the angled squareback German silver blade front sight, notch and ladder rear sight graduated out to 900 yards, alternate rear dovetail on the frame, the two-line Henry patent and address marking ahead of the rear sight, early smaller follower and straight follower cut, lever latch, and smooth walnut buttstock with slight perch belly profile and brass buttplate with rounded heel and a four-piece jointed wood cleaning rod in the stock compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry

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Fine Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Henry Patent Marked Barrel

Lot 24

Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Rifle

The legendary Winchester Model 1866 or "improved Henry" was one of the earliest and most widely used repeating rifles in the American West and saw use in conflicts over land, gold, and other resources on the frontier in the second half of the 19th century in the hands of settlers, Native Americans, outlaws, lawmen, and hunters. It traces its lineage back to earlier repeaters like the Volcanic. These rifles are one of the most iconic weapons of the American West. The direct descendant of the iconic Henry rifle, they bridged the gap between the Henry and the Winchester Model 1873. The Model 1866 was highly prized on the western frontier for its rapid firepower in comparison to many single shot arms of the time, and was used by people in all walks of life. This fine Winchester Model 1866 was manufactured in 1868 and has the very desirable "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KING'S PATENT-MARCH 29. 1866" marking on the top of the blued octagon barrel which also features a dovetailed blade front sight and a notch and ladder rear sight graduated out to 900 yards. The left side of the lower tang is marked "7 RV W 16046." The serial number "16046" is also stamped in the upper tang mortise of the stock and the back of the brass buttplate at the toe. Sling swivels are fitted on the bottom of the forend cap and on the bottom of the stock. The stock compartment is empty. These rifles generally saw hard use and we rarely catalog examples like this one in fine condition. This Model 1866 is will be a standout piece of Winchester legacy in any lever action collection.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Highly Desirable Winchester Model 1876 .50 Express Lever Action Short Rifle with Historic 7th Duke of Atholl Crest on Silver Stock Escutcheon with Factory Letter

Lot 25

Scottish Duke Owned Winchester Model 1876 50 Express Short Rifle

The rifle was manufactured in 1881 and original ownership is identified to Scottish duke and arms enthusiast John Murray. Murray's crest is engraved on the German silver escutcheon on the underside of the buttstock. According to our consignor, "The crest has been identified by Stephen Wood, an expert in such matters, as he says, 'The crest (as it should correctly be described) is that of a duke of Atholl (a Scottish title). If the rifle dates from the 1880s- as I recall you said it did- the crest is almost certainly that of John James Hugh Henry Stuart-Murray (1840-1917) who was the only son of George Murray, 6th duke of Atholl (1814-64) and who was styled Marquess of Tullibardine from 1846 to 1864. On his father's death in 1864, he became 7th duke of Atholl. The coronet on the escutcheon of the rifle is that of a British duke.'" It is rare to catalog a pre-1899 Winchester rifle identified to its original owner, let alone a prominent owner such as the Duke. The home of the Dukes of Atholl is Blair Castle located near the village of Blair Atholl in Perthshire in Scotland. The well-known castle dates to the 13th century, and today this remarkable piece of well-preserved Scottish architecture is opened to tourists. The large entrance hall was built in 1872 by John Murray and is appointed with an extensive collection of arms and animal mounts. In 1979, many of the Blair Castle arms went up for auction. The accompanying factory letter states the rifle was received in the warehouse on November 11, 1881 and shipped the next day to order number 29192 with a 22 inch round "express" barrel, plain trigger, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun buttplate, casehardened frame, "inside finish," and "plate as per letter." The letter notes the rifle was delivered with "inside finish." Per Winchester expert and author Herbert Houze, only 175 Model 1876s had "inside finishing." This is certainly one of the rare features on this rifle. The "plate as per letter" references the inlaid buttstock plate featuring Murray's crest. Murray must have written a letter to Winchester and included a sketch of his crest for the engraver. It is possible that the engraver was an Ulrich. Both Conrad and John Ulrich were working for Winchester at the time the rifle was ordered. Inlaid plates are rare, and these plates are generally delivered plain. The lack of British proofs suggests the rifle was ordered from Winchester in America and delivered directly to the Duke rather than delivered through a British house where it would have been proofed. In 1881 the Duke visited the United States. His 1881 visit was retold in the "Chronicles of the Atholl and Tullibardine Families:" "May 11, 1881- The Duke set out from Blair for a tour in America. At Liverpool he was joined by Mr. Wynne of Peniarth and Mr. Marcus Blake, and on the 12th sailed in the Allan s.s. Moravian for Quebec. From thence they proceeded to Montreal, and then by Albany to New York. The Duke and Mr. Blake crossed the continent by the Union Pacific route to San Francisco, stopping at Chicago and Salt Lake City en route. After an expedition to the Yosemite Valley, they returned by the Southern Pacific line to Montreal (his Grace making a detour to Winnipeg during the journey), and on July 16th again embarked in the Moravian at Rimouski, New Brunswick, for Liverpool, reaching London on the 25th." Traveling south from Canada to New York City in mid-1881 provided Murray with opportunities to special order his deluxe Model 1876 express short rifle, either through a visit to the Winchester factory in Connecticut or through dealers along the way. The rifle was likely shipped directly to the Duke and arrived in Scotland having bypassed the British proofing authorities. The rifle was then available to the Duke in January 1883 when he toured the world from west to east. The rifle likely saw use in Egypt, India, Ceylon, China, Japan, and the Sandwich Islands, now Hawaii. He travel to San Francisco, Yosemite and to New York with possible stops in Idaho and Colorado before arriving home to Scotland that summer. His 1883 around the world tour was also referenced in the "Chronicles of the Atholl and Tullibardine Families," and this rifle certainly would have made a great companion during the trip. Long before the Duke made his epic journeys to the United States in the 1880s, the Murray family had already left their mark on America. Atol, Massachusetts, was originally called Pequoiag, and the area was first settled by five families in September 1735. When the township was incorporated in 1762, the name was changed to Athol. John Murray, the 3rd Duke of Atholl, was one of the proprietors of the land and chose the name because the hills reminded him of his ancestral home of Blair Atholl, Scotland. Atholl means "pleasant place." This .50-95 Express Short Rifle Model 1876 is configured similarly to the Model 1886 Lightweight in that it has a short 22 inch barrel (although not tapered), rifle style forearm, and shotgun butt. This example has a full length magazine, a seldom seen feature as most of the short rifles had a half magazine. In "The Winchester Model 1876 Centennial Rifle," author Herbert Houze details around 2,500 short rifle and 2,500 carbines, all with 22 inch barrels. Approximately 65,000 Model 1876s were manufactured; however, only 3,310 were chambered in .50-95 Express. Based on Houze's research, around 30 of the 3,310 were in deluxe configuration. Adding to the rarity is that the rifle lacks London proofs. The .50-95 Winchester Express was the largest caliber available for the Model 1876 and proved popular with big and dangerous game hunters. Many Model 1876 rifles chambered for this powerful cartridge were shipped to England and then found their way to Africa and India where they were often employed against big cats. Theodore Roosevelt loved his .45-75 '76, but he and other Americans scorned the .50 Express, and thus, the Model 1876 was only produced in limited numbers chambered for that cartridge compared to the smaller calibers. The rifle's sights are mounted on raised lugs brazed to the barrel. A narrow flat is evident in the area behind the rear sight base. This flat has been seen on other second model short barrel express models. The rear sight is an express type with a fixed leaf and a folding 200 yard leaf. Express sights are rare, particularly those with a single folding leaf. See "The Winchester Book" for the Lyman Caterpillar front sight which is similar to the front sight on this rifle (page 583). The use of raised lugs was a common British practice for this time. These sights were popular with big bore African and Indian hunting guns. There is no record notation regarding the sights. This is common for factory records. Madis stated, "Any sight made at the time of manufacture would be furnished and fitted by Winchester. If the customer wanted a really unusual sight, Winchester would produce it from a sketch sent in by the customer." This sight is original to the rifle. The casehardened second model receiver has a dust cover which is marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/50 CAL 95 GRS." The cartridge elevator is marked "50-95." The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line Winchester New Haven address/King's patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "50 CAL" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." The lower tang has the serial number under the lever latch. The forearm and pistol grip stock are select walnut and feature factory "H" pattern checkering. The stock has a steel shotgun buttplate.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-95 Express

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Outstanding Documented Special Order Nickel Plated Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 26

Special Order Nickel Plated Winchester Model 1873 Carbine

The Model 1873 is the classic "Gun that Won the West" and was popular with the Texas Rangers and many others in the late 19th century. This stunning, full factory nickel, "third model" was manufactured in 1883 and has the integral dust cover guide rail, the front sight just behind the front barrel band, a"1873" marked notch and ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING- ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873." The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the loading lever latch and the tang screw. The carbine forearm and stock are nicely figured walnut with a trapdoor buttplate containing a three piece cleaning rod. This high condition carbine exhibits documented and highly desirable full factory nickel plating. As confirmed by the accompanying factory letter this carbine was received in the warehouse on August 31, 1883 and shipped the same day on order number 6150 with a nickel finish. Nickel plating was a flashy and more durable option for a frontier saddle gun, which resists corrosion better than blued finish. The nickel plating is a rare special order feature for a Model 1873 carbine, as Winchester expert and author George Madis pointed out, "Rifles in the 1873 model outnumber carbines by 20%, and only one of each 600 guns had plating." Based on numbers alone factory nickel plated Model 1873 carbines make for an extreme rarity in Winchester collecting, even rarer than their nickel plated rifle counterparts. Full nickel Model 1873s are difficult to find and when encountered these "working guns" are generally in rough shape. This fantastic example is worthy of the finest Winchester collection and will be a standout piece no mater how advanced the collection. Provenance: The Ray Bentley Collection; The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Documented Deluxe Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Silver-Plated Finish Featured in Winchester Engraving Book

Lot 27

Silver-Plated Factory Engraved Winchester 1866 Rifle

This deluxe, factory engraved, Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle was manufactured in 1867. This rifle has the Second Model receiver with flared front and single screw upper tang and features the late style factory engraving typically found on Henry rifles but rarely encountered on Model 1866 rifles. This rifle is illustrated and described on page 41 of "Winchester Engraving" by R. L. Wilson. The rifle has a full octagon barrel and full-length magazine. The barrel has a steel, sporting style front sight and a Henry style folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch and elevator bar stop screw. The Henry style brass crescent buttplate has a hinged trap. The butt trap contains a four-piece jointed steel cleaning rod with brass trip. The hammer has borderless, hand-cut, knurling on the spur. The forearm cap and stock have factory sling swivels. The barrel and magazine have a charcoal blue finish and the loading gate is fire blue. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The brass forearm cap, receiver and buttplate are silver-plated. The stock and forearm are nicely figured, fancy grain walnut with a piano finish. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the early legend "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KING'S-PATENT-MARCH 29. 1866" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is stamped on the lower tang between the trigger and the lever latch. The sides of the forearm cap, top and sides of the receiver, upper tang and buttplate heel are decorated with factory engraving associated with Henry rifles. The engraving consists of large scrolls on a punch-dot background on the side plates, receiver top, upper tang, forearm cap and buttplate with large floral petals on the forward sections of the frame. The scrollwork and floral petals on the frame are outlined with distinctive double line borders. The engraving is very high quality with delicate shading. The distinctive factory engraving on Henry rifles is attributed to Samuel J. Hoggson, the chief engraver for the New Haven Arms Company. The engraving on this rifle is almost certainly Hoggson's work.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Excellent Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-70 Caliber with Factory Letter

Lot 28

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-70 Rifle

The John Moses Browning designed Model 1886 was the first Winchester repeater capable of chambering the .45-70 and had one of the strongest lever actions ever used in a Winchester rifle. It was developed as a replacement for the weaker toggle link action Model 1876, but their production was fairly limited at around 160,000 between 1886 and 1935. The powerful Winchester Model 1886 remains one of the most iconic lever action rifles of all time. This classic Winchester Model 1886 rifle was manufactured in 1890 and is chambered in the popular cartridge: .45-70 Government. The factory letter indicates the serial number was applied on December 18, 1890, and lists the rife in .45-70 with an octagon barrel and plain trigger. It was received in the warehouse on June 1, 1892, and shipped on September 29, 1892, in order 6677. It is a high condition example that will make a great addition to any Winchester or lever action collection. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight marked "1886." The barrel has a top flat that is stamped with the two-line Winchester New Haven address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and has a upper left flat that is stamped "45-70" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-", and the lower tang has the serial number and two-line patent dates. The receiver has the desirable casehardened finish. Mounted with plain walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Very Fine Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 29

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1897 according to Madis. This is an attractive, documented example of a special order Winchester deluxe Model 1894 takedown rifle. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .30 caliber with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, takedown, Lyman front and rear sights, and a checkered pistol grip stock with a rubber shotgun buttplate when received at the warehouse on 9 April 1900 and shipped 17 February 1902 in order number 132785. The top barrel flat is marked with the standard two-line address and caliber marking at the breech, while the two-line nickel steel marking is on the upper left. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model, trademark, and patent date information. The serial number is on the lower tang and there is a discreet import mark. The left side of the lower tang is marked "929 6 XXX S", with "929 6" repeated on the butt of the stock along with "94/T". It is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight, three-leaf express rear sight, and a Lyman mid-range peep sight mounted on the upper tang. It is mounted with a finely figured, H-pattern checkered forearm and pistols grip stock with a hard rubber grip cap and a checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Exceptional Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .44-40 W.C.F.

Lot 30

Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in .44-40

Manufactured in 1895, this is a exceptionally fine, desirable, antique example of a standard production Winchester Model 1892 rifle in .44-40 W.C.F. The top barrel flat is marked with the standard two-line address and the caliber marking at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model, trademark, and patent information, and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a skillfully filed, period personalized, German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn/sporting rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Lot 31

Winchester Model 1895 Flat-Side Lever Action Rifle

This Model 1895 Winchester rifle was manufactured in 1896, the second year of production. This rifle has the first model "Flat-Side" receiver. The receiver has the slight flare at the junction with the forearm and lacks the fluted sides found on Model 1895 Winchesters manufactured after serial number 5,000. The rifle has a rapid taper, round, 26-inch barrel chambered for the 40-72 W.C.F. cartridge. The barrel has a blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. and is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight and "40-72 WCF" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-WINCHESTER/MODEL 1895-." The lower tang is marked has the early production three digit serial number "807." This serial number is stamped between the tang screws. The November 1895 patent dates are stamped in two lines behind the trigger. The included Cody Firearms Museum Records Office serial number confirms the rifle's round barrel, plain trigger, and August 5, 1896 ship date. The First Model "Flat-Side" 1895 rifles were manufactured for less than two years and are scarce and very desirable, and this example is in well above average condition, making for a very appealing addition to any lever action collection.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-72 WCF

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Outstanding Documented Special Order Marlin Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action .45-90 Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 32

Marlin Deluxe Model 1895 Takedown Rifle

Offered here is a fantastic example of a Marlin Deluxe Model 1895 rifle with stellar casehardened frame. These rifles were the answer to the Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle and although they never attained the same status as the Winchester rifles, some consider them to be a better and stronger than those manufactured by Winchester. Model 1895s were a "working gun" and few customers were willing to pay extra for deluxe features. These deluxe models are becoming difficult to find, especially those in high condition like this example that is well deserving of the finest collection. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 26 inch part octagon barrel in .45-90 caliber, pistol grip stock, half magazine, takedown configuration, and hard rubber buttplate. The letter states the rifle shipped on September 19, 1906 and provides a second date (December 17, 1906) without additional information. High end finishes were rarely noted in the Marlin factory records. The deluxe stock on this rifle is factory original. The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The barrel has the two-line Marlin New Haven/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and caliber designation "45-90" at the breech on the top flat and "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" on the upper left flat. The top of the casehardened receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY." The upper tang is marked "MODEL/1895." The serial number is stamped on the underside of the receiver. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are nicely figured walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a Marlin hard rubber buttplate.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90

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Exceptional Documented Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter

Lot 33

Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

The included factory letter confirms the serial number was applied on this rifle on July 1, 1889. It was received in the warehouse on August 26, 1891, and shipped on September 12, 1891, as part of order number 9615 in rifle configuration with a .44 caliber octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Winchester express sights, and casehardened receiver. The receiver has the integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges that identify Third Model 1873 rifles and carbines. This deluxe rifle has the very desirable, special order, color casehardened finish on the receiver and special order, highly figured, fancy grain walnut pistol grip stock and forearm. The forearm cap, hammer, trigger and crescent steel buttplate are color casehardened, and the barrel, magazine, loading gate, dust cover and bolt are blued. The stock and forearm have a high polish piano finish and Winchester "Style H" checkering. There is an ebony inlay on the bottom of the pistol grip. The full octagon barrel has a "Winchester Express" front sight with bright colored bead and a replacement refinished buckhorn sporting style rear sight with serrated edges. A Winchester folding graduated peep sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. British "crown/V" and "crown/GP" proof and view marks and "lion/UBP" proofmark are stamped on the left side of the barrel, and a "crown/V" inspection mark is stamped on the upper left side of the receiver. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the legend: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./-KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866 OCTOBER 16. 1860.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight, and the caliber designation "44 W.C.F." is stamped between the rear sight and the receiver. The script caliber marking "44 CAL." is stamped on the bottom of the cartridge elevator, and the serial number is stamped across the lower tang between the lever latch and the rear tang screw. Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Lot 34

Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

The powerful Winchester Model 1886 remains one of the most iconic lever action rifles. It was the first lever action rifle designed by John Moses Browning. Special order '86s remain especially popular, and examples in high condition like this one are highly sought after. It will make for a standout piece in any lever action collection. This is a stunning deluxe rifle with a factory letter stating the rifle was received in the warehouse on May 13, 1892, and shipped the next day with a 28 inch octagon barrel in .40-82 caliber, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman sight, oil finished stock with hard rubber buttplate, "dark stock," and "targets." Deluxe Model 1886s are rare. These were "working guns," and customers were not inclined to spend additional money for special features. This rifle is chambered in the desirable .40-82 W.C.F. This caliber was introduced in 1885 for the Winchester Model 1885 single shot rifle also designed by Browning, and was available for the Model 1886 into the early 20th century, but was then discontinued. The caliber was favored by elk and heavy game hunters, but rifles in this caliber are seldom encountered due to many being altered over the last century to more available calibers. The non-standard, extra length, special order 28 inch barrel has the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "40-82 WCF" at the breech on the top flat. The rifle is fitted with a beaded blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking as well as the serial number. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock hare highly figured XXX deluxe walnut. The pistol grip has an ebony insert. The left side of the lower tang is marked "1 XXX RB." The assembly number "1." is repeated on the stock inlet.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-82 WCF

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Highly Attractive Documented Factory Inscribed Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 35

Factory Inscribed Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Rifle

The Model 1876 was the first Winchester lever action rifle offered in calibers truly suitable for hunting large and dangerous game. The larger caliber Model 1876 was popular among those in the West who believed .44-40 wasn't quite enough stopping power for whatever they might encounter. Deluxe variations of the Model 1876 are always in demand. With only 63,871 rifles and carbines manufactured between 1876 and 1897 surviving examples of the Model 1876 rifle are scarce. Generally being viewed as a working gun, these rifles in deluxe configuration or with special order features are especially rare. This deluxe example is additionally appealing as it is factory inscribed. The accompanying factory letter states the rifle was received in the warehouse on December 21, 1888, and shipped the same day on order number 16232 with a 24 inch octagon barrel in 40-60 caliber, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, casehardened receiver, and coin silver pistol grip cap factory engraved "H.S Rutter, Wilkes Barre, Penn." The factory made an error either in recording or in the inscription as the grip cap is instead distinctly inscribed "C.S. RUTTER/WILKES BARRE/PA". The rifle retains this very rare factory inscribed grip cap. Period sources link Henry S. Rutter to several Pennsylvania businesses and financial institutions. Prior to the turn of the century Rutter was in business with his father who established a hardware store which in 1833. Later Rutter was a director of the Gap National Bank. This factory inscribed deluxe lever action certainly fits the profile of a wealthy banker. It would appear that Rutter had a habit of personalizing his high end possessions. It was reported in April 1881 that Rutter had "a beautiful set of light double harness" made by harness maker J.W. Stahl: "Beautiful monograms of H.S.R. ornament the bridles and the martingales are of heavy gold plated chain." The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight, an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight, and Vernier tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester address/King's patent marking ahead of the rear sight and "CAL. 40-60" at the breech. The caliber marking is again marked on the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The third model receiver features an integral dust cover rail and a dust cover with grip serrations at the rear. The lower tang has the serial number. It is mounted with very finely figured, H-pattern checkered forearm and pistol grip stock. The buttstock features the aforementioned factory inscribed silver grip cap and a trapdoor crescent buttplate containing an included four piece cleaning rod. The left side of the lower tang is marked "1761 XX." The assembly number "1761" is repeated on the stock inlet.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-60 WCF

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Lot 36

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Many legendary firearms are often cited as the "Guns that Won the West", however, there are perhaps no long guns more iconic than the Winchester Model 1866 carbine. These carbines simply have "the look" of having been there when the West was being tamed and were carried for decades on the frontier by lawmen, cowboys, outlaws, Native Americans, gold prospectors, and settlers. For many, these firearms were far more than just a gun, but a means to put food on the table and simply to survive. This example was manufactured in 1891 and has a rimfire firing pin. It is a fourth model with the serial number stamped in script on the lower tang between the lever latch and tang screw and an iron buttplate. The standard two-line address and King's patent marking is on top of the barrel ahead of the "1873" marked ladder rear sight and "44 B" at the breech. A saddle ring is mounted on the left side of the brass receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent iron buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Historic Documented Factory Marked/Shipped Wells Fargo & Co. Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Lot 37

Wells Fargo & Co. Shipped and Marked Colt Single Action Army

Manufactured in 1908, this is a rare and highly desirable example of a Single Action Army revolver documented as purchased by Wells Fargo & Co. to arm their express agency agents. On p. 105 of "Colt Peacemaker Collector Handbook and Guide" by Keith Cochran, it is noted that in the early 20th century Wells Fargo & Co. began arming all of their express agents and ordering large quantities of firearms directly from manufacturers instead of through local retailers. He notes that William Ashton, who was based in the company's New York office, was in charge of these orders. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as the "W.F. & Co." marking on the butt and shipment to W.M. Ashton of Wells Fargo & Co. in New York on 19 October 1908 in an order of 12 guns. The top of the barrel has the standard one-line address, and the caliber marking is on the left. The two-line patent date marking and circled Rampant Colt are on the left of the frame. The desirable "W.F. & Co." marking is visible on the butt. Matching serial numbers are visible on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the assembly number "805" is marked inside the loading gate.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt

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Lot 38

Early Western Olive Patent Holster Rig with Cartridge Belt

Manufactured c. 1880-1885, these "Olive Patent" holsters are distinguished by their unusual oval-shaped skirt. This example bears no maker's marks, but the "olive" design was marketed by many prominent western outfitters up until the turn of the century. A similar holster is pictured on p. 133 of "Packing Iron: Gunleather of the Frontier West" by Rattenbury. The holster takes a 5 1/2 inch Colt Single Action Army and has border and floral tooling and two integral loops in the skirt which capture the body of the holster. The sought after belt is of the earlier thinner style, which was commonly seen during the 1870s and 1880s before being overtaken in popularity by the wider "money" belts. It has a single row of .44/.45 caliber sized cartridge loops and a nickeled and California clipped buckle. It measures approximately 41 inches overall.

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Lot 39

U.S. Marshal Badge Presented to J.P. Dillon

The badge measures 2 1/4 inches from point to point and is gold plated and has scroll patterns on the points, "J.P. DILLON" on a plaque above "U.S./MARSHAL" on the center and two pink colored stones. A vertical pin is fitted on the back, and there are no maker's marks. It comes in a small Ryker case with a print of a portrait of U.S. Marshal Joseph P. Dillon who served in the District of Arizona 1914-1922. Notes from Greg Lampe state: "...the badge was probably a special catalog order and Dillon's name was hand engraved by the local jeweler. It seems likely that the badge was ordered by Dillon's wife as a gift at the time he was appointed U.S. Marshal and this was an economical way of purchasing a gold U.S. Marshal's badge with his name on it; the badge was probably only worn on special occasions as it shows little use." The badge is accompanied by a research binder compiled by Mr. Lampe on U.S. Marshal Joseph P. Dillon (1864-1933), including events like the Power Cabin Shootout in 1918 and other periods of his career, including as a Yavapai County Sheriff's Deputy, Deputy U.S. Marshal, U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona, and as a clerk and secretary of the Arizona Supreme Court. Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection

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Rare Documented A.J. Plate & Company San Francisco Shipped "Frontier Used" Sharps Hartford Model 1874 Buffalo Rifle in Desirable .50 Caliber with Factory Letter

Lot 40

A.J. Plate & Co. San Francisco Shipped Sharps 1874 Rifle

The Sharps Model 1874 was one of the classic western firearms and were particularly popular with buffalo hunters. The accompanying factory letter indicates this rifle was invoiced on March 27, 1875, to Sharps dealer A.J. Plate & Company of San Francisco, California, as a "Model 1874 One-Half Octagon rifle" in .50 caliber with a full 30 inch barrel, double set triggers, open sights, and oil finished stocks. The rifle has an antique ivory Rocky Mountain blade front sight in a dovetailed base, "SHARPS RIFLE CO. HARTFORD CONN." ahead of the Lawrence patent buckhorn notch and folding ladder rear sight, and "CALIBRE 50" on top of the breech, a pewter forend cap, matching serial number "C,54439" marked on top of the receiver tang and on the bottom of the barrel, "54439" stamped inside of the forearm channel, and a steel buttplate.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt

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Very Scarce, Documented, Early Production Raised Thumbprint Dust Cover, Three-Digit Serial Number 506 Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 41

Early Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1874 as a first model with raised thumbprint dust cover held in place by two integral guides. The accompanying factory letter lists this desirable early production Model 1873 with a 24 inch round barrel when received in the warehouse on March 5, 1874 and shipped on March 9. It is hard to imagine a very early production Winchester Model 1873 such as this not seeing use on the American Frontier. The rifle is equipped with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight CORRECTLY installed in the reverse position. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight. The rifle correctly lacks caliber markings. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873." The lower tang has the hand engraved three digit serial number, a very seldom encountered feature seen on only the earliest 1st models. The forearm and straight grip stock are uncheckered straight grain walnut. A sling swivel is mounted on the forend cap. The buttstock sling swivel is absent with the hole enlarged. The buttstock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate. Includes a four piece cleaning rod. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Desirable Antique Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Double Action Revolver

Lot 42

Antique Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Manufactured in 1896. Though never as popular as their Single Action Army cousins, the Model 1878 revolvers, particularly chambered in .44-40, were highly valued on the Frontier for their rapid firepower and their ability to be easily paired with a Winchester Model 1873 rifle or carbine in the same caliber. The barrel is stamped with the one-line Hartford address and "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on the left side. The cylinder is numbered to the gun ("805"). Provenance: The John Fox Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 43

H.H. Heiser Denver, Colorado "Bull's Head" Mexican Loop Holster

Trademarked in 1878 in Denver, Colorado, H.H. Heiser Saddlery produced a wide range of leather goods, including gun leather, well into the 20th century. This example shows one of their more iconic designs, featuring a bull's head prominently embossed on the holster loop. This bull's head design is pictured and discussed on p. 183-186 of "Packing Iron: Gunleather of the Frontier West" by Rattenbury, where he indicates that examples like this one were a continuation of an earlier design from the 1890s. The Heiser maker's mark is present on the skirt of the holster and on the buckle billet of the belt. The belt is also marked "38" and measures about 38 inches including the full lengths of the billets. The belt has a single row of cartridge loops (likely for .44 or .45 cartridges) and a squared nickeled buckle. The holster will accommodate a 4 3/4 inch barreled Single Action Army revolver and is setup in a cross draw configuration for a right handed shooter.

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Lot 44

Winchester Model 92 Trapper Lever Action Carbine

Manufactured c. 1921-1928 and features a very desirable trapper/baby carbine length 16 1/4 inch barrel (legal length, so no need for ATF exemption!). Winchester called these "Special Short Carbines" back then. These were never a cataloged option and were discontinued in 1933 leaving only a limited number available. While they were in production, they were reportedly popular with law enforcement agencies like Winchester's standard length carbines in the early 20th century, and some are known to have been sent to South America making surviving examples rare and valuable collectible firearms. It features a modified pinned blade front sight, an adjustable folding rear carbine sight, saddle ring on the left, and smooth carbine stock and forearm. The left side of the barrel has the model, trademark, and caliber markings. Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the frame and barrel at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/trademark marking.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Lot 45

Colt Burgess Lever Action Rifle

The Colt Burgess rifles and carbines were only available from 1883 to around 1885, and only 6,403 were manufactured (2,556 had octagon barrels). They were designed by Andrew Burgess who held 894 patents by the end of his life. It has long been rumored that Colt and Winchester came to an agreement that Colt would exit the lever action market and Winchester would not release a revolver, so as not to compete with each other's segments of the Western Frontier arms trade. There seems to be little other reason for Colt to have discontinued these fine repeating arms so quickly after they introduced them, as the Burgess is arguably more advanced and refined than the Winchester Model 1873. This example has a blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, Rampant Colt stamped on the left side of the receiver, two-line address/patent dates marking on the top barrel flat and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Desirable Acid Etched Panel Colt Black Powder Frame Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver

Lot 46

Antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver

When introduced in 1877, the .44-40 W.C.F. Single Action Army, or Frontier Six Shooter, was intended to be used in conjunction with another legendary western icon, the Winchester Model 1873 rifle, which came standard in the same chambering. "The .44-40 W.C.F. was added to the list of Colt calibers for use with the popular Winchester rifle of the same caliber," wrote Colt author David Brown. "This combination of a rifle and a six shooter using the same cartridge made it possible for their user to buy only one kind of ammunition, and he could carry 'fodder' for both guns in the same cartridge belt." Manufactured in 1884, this example has the standard one-line address on top of the barrel and "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" in an acid etched panel on the left. The barrel is also marked "44" on the bottom. The left side of the frame is marked with the three-line patent dates. Matching serial numbers are visible on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The revolver has the desirable nickel plating and is fitted with a one piece walnut grip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Attractive Tooled Leather Colt Single Action Army Mexican Loop Holster Rig with Cartridge/Money Belt

Lot 47

Tooled Leather Holster Rig with Cartridge/Money Belt

This very attractive Western tooled leather holster rig is intended to accommodate a Colt Single Action Army revolver with a 4 3/4 inch barrel that is chambered in .32 or .38, and is configured for a right handed shooter. The holster itself is of the Mexican Loop style with two oval shaped loops capturing the body and attractive border tooling. It is constructed of medium russet skirting leather and the interior of the body is lined with buckskin which wraps onto the back and edges of the skirt. The cartridge belt is marked "32/38" on the buckle billet which is fitted with a German silver clipped corner buckle and it has a single row of cartridge loops to accommodate .32/.38 caliber cartridges. The end of the belt near the buckle is opened for storing items or money. The belt is 3 inches wide and measures approximately 40 inches long including the billet. The back of the billet is hand marked "Dec 25th/1954/From/CAP," possibly indicating a later family gifting.

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Exceedingly Scarce, Ulrich Factory Master Engraved, and Gold and Platinum Inlaid Marlin Deluxe Model 20 Slide Action Takedown Rifle with Winchester A5 Scope

Lot 48

Ulrich Factory Engraved and Inlaid Marlin Deluxe Model 20 Rifle

The Marlin Model 20 was introduced in 1906 and replaced by the Model 20S and Model 20A following the First World War. Very few of these were engraved, however, a very similar example is pictured on p. 444 of "Marlin Firearms" by Brophy, which he calls "one of the two finest pump action .22 rifles produced by Marlin. Gold and platinum inlays, pristine engraving with No. F-checkered deluxe wood are exceptionally rare." Note that the pictured rifle actually has less engraving than this example, with this one having engraving on the side of the bolt as well. Another very similar engraved example is pictured on the preceding page of Brophy's book. This specific rifle, along with those just mentioned were engraved by either Conrad Friedrich Ulrich Jr., who left Marlin in 1910 to work for Winchester, or his son Alden George Ulrich who remained with Marlin from 1905 to c. 1920, before moving to Winchester like his father. The embellishments consist of scrollwork and bands of each gold and platinum on the breech end of the barrel, gold borders around finely detailed games scenes of a pair of rabbits on the right and pair of squirrels on the left, a palmette/shell motif on top of the receiver ring found on many Ulrich engraved rifles along with another pair of platinum and gold bands, fine scrollwork backed by punch dot texture on the balance of the receiver, and additional flourishes of scrollwork on the buttplate and on the barrel at the breech. The serial number is on the left side of the upper tang and is repeated in the upper tang mortise of the stock. The standard two-line Marlin address and patent dates are marked on the top flat of the barrel, with the last few words obscured by the non-factory, period added scope mounting block. The upper tang is marked "Marlin/No 20". There is a rear scope mounting block on top of the receiver with two additional drilled and tapped holes directly in front of it, which have filler screws in place. The scope rings are fitted with a Winchester A5 scope. It is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight (bead absent), two-leaf rear sight, and a peep sight mounted on the upper tang. It is mounted with an F pattern checkered, very finely figured, deluxe grade slide handle and straight grip stock, befitting such a highly embellished rifle. Includes a custom made glass topped display case and a leather scope cannister.

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 S L LR

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Lot 49

Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action .22 Short Rifle

The 1890 was the first slide-action rifle ever produced by Winchester and was designed by John and Matthew Browning. The Model 1890 became the most successful rimfire repeating rifle for general shooting ever manufactured by Winchester and was popular in shooting galleries. This rifle is made in the Second Model blued frame variation with the takedown feature and fixed sights on an octagon barrel marked with the two-line New Haven address and "22 SHORT" on the top flat. The three-line model/patent date marking is stamped on the upper tang with the serial number on the lower tang. It is mounted with a straight grip stock, casehardened crescent buttplate and hammer, and a 12-groove slide handle. The included letter from the Cody Firearms Museum indicates that the rifle was serial numbered on April 30, 1902, and was manufactured for .22 short. It was received in the warehouse on July 29, 1902, and shipped as part of order 150414 on August 12, 1902.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Lot 50

Winchester Deluxe Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1919. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, 10 style barrel inscription, Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, Third Model receiver with exposed locking lugs, standard markings on the upper tang, and matching numbers on the lower tang and receiver. Special order birds eye maple 12 groove slide handle and checkered pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber grip cap, and blue steel crescent buttplate. The left side of the upper tang is stamped "566" with the matching numbers on the end of the stock and inside of the buttplate. The left side of the lower tang and buttplate are also marked "87".

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF Short

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