Premier Firearms Auction #42

December 08, 2007

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Premier Firearms Auction #42

December 08, 2007

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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-90 Caliber Rifle

Lot 1

Winchester 1886 Rifle 45-90 WCF

Manufactured in 1889. Fixed front sight with German silver blade and adjustable semi buckhorn rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked: "-MANUFACTUED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight and "45 - 90 W.C.F." behind the rear sight. Model designation is on the upper tang with serial number on the lower tang with the early two line patent marking: "PAT. OCT. 14. 1884. / JAN. 20. 1885.-" The receiver, hammer, forend cap and buttplate were casehardened. Full magazine with smooth oiled walnut straight grip stock and steel crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 2

Winchester 1876 Rifle 45-75

This is a second model carbine manufactured in 1879. Fixed front sight with buckhorn adjustable rear sight. The barrel address is marked in two lines but cut off by the replacement rear sight. An oval thumb print guide is checkered irregularly on the top of the replacement dust cover. The upper tang is stamped with model designation while the lower tang is marked with the serial number. Saddle ring on the left side of the frame. Smooth oiled walnut straight grip stock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

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Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 3

Winchester 1894 Rifle 30 WCF

Manufactured in 1908. Has a Marble 31M blade sight with a white tip and a two leaf folding rear sight on the barrel which is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894." on the upper left side, along with the two line nickel steel and caliber markings. 3/4 length tubular takedown magazine. The upper tang is fitted with a folding adjustable peep sight. The bottom of the frame in front of the trigger is stamped "76". Checkered pistol grip stock and forearm with an iron forearm tip and a checkered WRA marked hard rubber shotgun buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 4

Winchester 1873 Rifle 38 WCF

This rifle is one of the most popular lever actions that Winchester ever produced. This is the "Gun that Won the West". Manufactured in 1893, this is a Third Model with the dust cover operating on the central guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver. Fixed blade front with adjustable rear buckhorn sights. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. / --KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860--". "38 W.C.F." is marked on the barrel at the action and "38 CAL" on the brass carrier. Serial number on the lower tang and model designation on the upper tang. Casehardened lever and hammer. Plain forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate. The original four piece cleaning rod in the butt compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle with Lyman Receiver Sight

Lot 5

Winchester 1895-Rifle 35 WCF

Made in 1903. Fitted with a white bead dovetail blade front sight in a raised block, a block in the rear sight dovetail slot and a Lyman adjustable peep sight on the left side of the receiver. The left side of the scalloped receiver is marked with the two-line Winchester address and patent dates. The lower receiver tang is marked with the serial number and the upper tang has the "WINCHESTER/ MODEL 1895" marking. Smooth straight grip stock with ebony insert Schnabel tip forearm and crescent steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 35 WCF

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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 6

Winchester 1886 Rifle 40-82 WCF

Manufactured in 1892 in 40-82 WCF caliber. Dovetail front sight with buckhorn adjustable rear sight. Barrel address is marked in two lines: "---MANUFACTURED BY THE--- / ---WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.---" Caliber marked behind the rear sight "40-82 W.C.F.". Model designation on the upper tang with the serial number and patent information stamped on the lower tang. Straight grip walnut stock with crescent steel buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-82 WCF

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 7

Winchester 1873 Carbine 44-40

Manufactured in 1899, this is a Third Model with the dust cover that operates on the central guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver. Fixed front sight with replaced blade, folding elevator rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860." Caliber stamped just behind the rear sight. Serial number on the lower tang and the model designation on the upper tang. Saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver. Plain forearm and straight grip stock with a iron carbine buttplate and brass trap.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 8

Winchester 1876 Rifle 45-60

Winchester M1876 rifle manufactured in 1882. This is a third pattern M1876 rifle with the integral dust cover rail. The shortened barrel is fitted with a modified German silver dovetail blade front sight and adjustable flat top rear sight, and is marked: "WINCHESTER'S - REPEATING ARMS.NEW HAVEN. CT./ KING'S-IMPROVEMENT - PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The magazine tube has also been shortened and the carrier set back. The upper barrel tang is marked "MODEL 1876". Smooth straight grip stock with a metal forearm tip and a smooth crescent butt with a trapdoor compartment. The dust cover is a replacement.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

Price Realized:

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 9

Winchester 1894 Carbine 25-35 WCF

Manufactured in 1907. Pinned Marble brass blade front sight and two leaf folding rear sight. Two line address on top of barrel ahead of the rear sight, caliber and Winchester Proof markings behind the rear sight, and two line nickel steel marking on the left. Saddle ring frame with half length tube magazine, casehardened lever, and "MODEL 1894/ -WINCHESTER-/ TRADE MARK" on the upper tang. Smooth forearm with single barrel band and straight grip stock with a checkered hard rubber WRA marked shotgun buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

Price Realized:

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 10

Winchester 1895-Carbine Rifle 40-72 WCF

Built from a Browning patent, the M1895 could handle the powerful loads of the day, making it a favorite among big game hunters like Theodore Roosevelt. German silver blade front sight and elevator semi-buckhorn rear sight on the octagon barrel, with standard two line address and one line caliber markings on the top flat. The lever and action are standard, with the upper tang marked "WINCHESTER/ MODEL 1895", and the lower tang is marked "J" and "S" on either side . Smooth straight grip walnut stock with a Schnabel tip forearm with ebony insert and a smooth crescent buttplate. Made in 1900.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 40-72 WCF

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Lot 11

Winchester 1876 Rifle 45-60

Manufactured in 1884, this is a Third Model rifle with the dust cover guide rail integrally machined to the receiver and a serrated rear edge on the dust cover. The dovetail blade front sight and two leaf express rear sight are replacements. The barrel is marked: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT /.- KING'S IMPROVEMENT. PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. Caliber designation at the breech and on the elevator. "MODEL 1876" on the upper tang and serial number on the lower tang. Full length magazine, smooth forearm with iron forearm tip and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate with buttstock compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

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Scarce First Year Winchester Model 1895 First Model Sporting Lever Action Rifle with Flat Sided Receiver

Lot 12

Winchester 1895 Rifle 38-72 WCF

The Model 1895 was the first lever action rifle offered by Winchester with a non-detachable box magazine. Only around 5000 of the First Model were produced before the Second Model with its more common contoured receiver was introduced and of those number, the 38-72 chambering was uncommon. This particular rifle was manufactured in 1895 and features a German silver dovetailed front blade sight and an adjustable rear sporting sight. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two line address ahead of the rear sight. Caliber designation is at the breech, patent dates behind the trigger guard, serial number on the lower tang and "WINCHESTER / MODEL 1895" on the upper tang. Smooth straight grip stock with ebony inlayed Schnabel forearm tip and smooth iron crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-72 WCF

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Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 13

Winchester 1873 Carbine 44 WCF

Made in 1890. Fixed front sight with adjustable rear express sight dated 1873. The top of the barrel has the standard two line address reading "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN CT./ KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." One line model designation on the upper tang and serial number on the lower. Saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver. Third model with integral dust cover rail. Smooth forearm held on by a single barrel band and straight grip stock with an iron carbine buttplate with compartment in the butt for a three piece cleaning rod.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Scarce "Long Wood" Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine in 45-70

Lot 14

Winchester 1886-Carbine 45-70

This carbine was produced in 1888. The top of the barrel has the standard two line barrel marking behind the barrel band and is fitted with a raised blade front sight. The folding leaf sight is graduated to 10 and is marked "1886". It is too long for its placement and covers the caliber marking at the rear of the barrel. The top of the tang has the single line "--Model 1886--" marking, with the serial number and two line patent date on the lower tang. The left side of the receiver has the eye screw for the saddle ring. Smooth straight grip stock with metal tip on the full length forearm and a smooth carbine buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Modified Canadian Military Winchester Model 64 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 15

Winchester 64-Rifle 30 WCF

Manufactured circa 1943-44, this Model 64 has the standard markings and features with the Canadian broad arrow inside a "C" proof mark on the right side of the buttstock. The barrel has been shortened to it's present length. The front sight is secured on a band and a sling swivel has been added on the buttstock, otherwise all features are standard.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Winchester Model 92 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 16

Winchester 92 Rifle 25-20

Manufactured in 1923. Sporting front and rear barrel sights on shortened 19-1/2 inch octagon barrel marked on the right side with the standard two line New Haven address. The muzzle has the proper flat crowning and the sight slot is in the correct position. Half magazine with take down configuration. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the frame with model designation and trademark information stamped on the upper tang. Smooth pistol grip stock with an iron forearm tip, plastic Winchester grip cap, and crescent iron buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20

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Lot 17

Winchester 1873 Rifle 32-20

Made in 1883. Fixed front sight with adjustable rear carbine sight dated 1873, ( sighting bar missing). The top of the barrel has the standard two line address reading "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS.NEW HAVEN.CT. / KING'S-IMPROVEMENT- PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." Model designated on the upper tang and serial number on the lower. Saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver with staple. Third model with integral dust cover rail. Smooth forearm held on by a single barrel band and straight grip stock with an iron carbine buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-20

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Lot 18

Winchester 1873 Rifle 38 WCF

Manufactured in 1882, this is a Third Model with the dust cover that operates on the central guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver. Fixed blade front sight with adjustable rear buckhorn sight. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING - ARMS NEW HAVEN CT. / KING'S - IMPROVEMENT - PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860". "38 CAL." is marked on the barrel at the action and on the brass carrier. Serial number on the lower tang and the model designation on the upper tang. Casehardened lever and hammer. Plain forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate with the compartment, (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

Price Realized:

Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 19

Winchester 1886 Rifle 40-82 WCF

Made in 1896. Two line address with dashes at both ends of both lines on top of the barrel with dovetail blade and buckhorn sights and caliber markings. Casehardened frame with blued bolt, "-Model 1886-" marking on the upper tang and serial number and patent dates on the lower tang. Smooth straight grip stock with metal forearm tip and smooth crescent buttplate. A brass plate marked "4" is inlaid on the right side of the stock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-82 WCF

Price Realized:

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 20

Winchester 1894 Rifle 25-35 WCF

Manufactured in 1906. Replacement fixed blade front sight with a gold tip and modified adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked in two lines: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21, 1894." in front of the rear sight with the two line nickel steel marking on the left side below the rear sight. Full length tubular magazine. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- /TRADE MARK". Blue barrel and magazine, receiver, lever, buttplate and forend cap. Plain straight grip stock and forearm with a checkered shotgun butt. The butt stock has been shortened to a 13 inch pull.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

Price Realized:

Antique Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 21

Winchester 1886 Carbine 38-56

Manufactured in 1893. Fixed front sight with replaced stet folding rear sight. The barrel address is no longer present. Model designation on the upper tang with serial number and patent information on the lower tang. The left side of the receiver features a saddle ring. Blued finish with replaced smooth oiled walnut straight grip stock and carbine buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-56

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Lot 22

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44-40

Manufactured in 1885, this is a Third Model with the dust cover that operates on the central guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver. Dovetail front sight and buckhorn rear sight on barrel with full length tube magazine. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING - ARMS NEW HAVEN CT / KING'S - IMPROVEMENT - PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860." Serial number on the lower tang and the one line model designation on the upper tang. Smooth forearm with an iron forend cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate with a storage compartment in the butt.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Unique Inscribed Winchester Model 1873 Marked "The Daisy Carbine"

Lot 23

Winchester 1873 Carbine 44 WCF

Manufactured in 1892 and features a solid iron block front sight and folding adjustable rear sight. The dust cover operates on the central guide that is integrally machined as part of the receiver, which is characteristic of the Third Model. The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the lower tang is stamped with the serial number. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. / KING'S IMPROVEMENT - PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." between the rear sight and barrel band. Also inscribed "The Daisy Carbine" on the left side of the barrel.( Definitely period, possibly factory) Half magazine with replaced saddle ring in the original staple on the left side of the receiver. Straight grip walnut stock. These "Outback" carbines are seldom found in any condition.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 24

Winchester 1892 Rifle 25-20

Made in 1903. Lyman gold beaded dovetail blade front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. Two line address on top of barrel just above the forearm tip reading "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / --NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14. 1884.--" Full length tubular magazine with takedown feature and 1893 patent date. Takedown frame with the three line model and patent markings on the upper tang. Smooth straight grip stock with iron forearm tip and smooth crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20

Price Realized:

Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 25

Winchester 1873 Rifle 38 WCF

This particular gun is the third variation and was manufactured in 1889. It features a dovetailed fixed front sight and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight Standard two line address atop the half-octagon barrel reads, "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./ KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866 OCTOBER 16. 1860.", and the caliber is stamped " 38 W.C.F." ahead of the receiver. Model marked on upper tang, serial number marked on lower. Button magazine. Plain straight grip stock and forearm, crescent iron butt plate with cleaning rod compartment, iron forearm cap.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Scarce U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 26

Winchester 1894-Carbine 30 WCF

Manufactured in 1904. Standard markings and features throughout. Nickel steel barrel. U.S. marked to the left of the proofmark on top of the action and an unrecognized marking on the right side. Saddle ring and stud on the left side of the receiver, plain forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 27

Winchester 1892-Carbine 32 WCF

Manufactured in 1902, this carbine features a fixed front and adjustable rear carbine sight, two line address on top of the barrel, caliber designation at the breech, three line marking on the upper tang and serial number on the bottom of the receiver. It has a button magazine, saddle ring and staple on the left side of the receiver, plain forearm and straight grip stock with a steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

Price Realized:

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 28

Winchester 1873 Rifle 38-40

Manufactured in 1885, this is a Third Model with the dust cover that operates on the central guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver. Cut down globe front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight on barrel with button magazine. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING - ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./ KING'S - IMPROVEMENT - PATENTED - MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER. 16. 1860." Serial number on the lower tang and the one line model designation on the upper tang. Smooth forearm with an iron forend cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate with a storage compartment in the butt.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-40

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Extra Length Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 29

Winchester 1873 Rifle 32 WCF

Manufactured in 1890, this is a Third Model with the dust cover that operates on the central guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver. Fixed blade front sight with adjustable rear buckhorn sight. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING - ARMS. NEW HAVEN CT. / KING'S - IMPROVEMENT - PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." "32 W.C.F." marked on the breech end of the barrel and on the brass carrier. Serial number on the lower tang and the model designation on the upper tang. Plain forearm with a iron forend cap and straight grip stock with a iron crescent buttplate without compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

Price Realized:

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 30

Winchester 1892-Carbine 25-20

Standard carbine manufactured in 1922 with 20 inch round barrel, square base front sight with replaced blade and carbine ladder rear sight. Two line New Haven address on the left of the barrel. The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the underside of the frame is marked with the serial number. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20

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Lot 31

Winchester 1873 Rifle 38 WCF

Manufactured in 1889, this is a Third Model with the dust cover that operates on the central guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver. Fixed German silver blade front sight with adjustable rear buckhorn sight. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS.NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./ KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866.OCTOBER 16.1860.". The caliber is marked on the barrel at the action and on the brass carrier. Serial number on the lower tang and the one line model designation on the upper tang. Plain forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate with the compartment, (cleaning rod, sight elevator, and dust cover not included). The barrel and magazine tube were cut to the current length.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 32

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 WCF

This rifle was one of the most popular lever actions that Winchester ever produced, the "Gun That Won The West". This is a Second Model with the dust cover that operates on the central guide rail screwed to the receiver. Fixed dovetail German silver blade front sight with semi-buckhorn elevator rear sight on the barrel, which appears to have been shortened. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING- ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./ KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.", "W W W" stamped on the left side of the receiver, and "W H/ 44 W" is scratched into the underside of the elevator."WWW" is stamped on left side of forward receiver (origin unknown). Serial number on the lower tang and the model designation on the upper tang. Oil finished walnut, smooth straight grip stock with metal forearm cap and crescent buttplate with storage trap.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

Price Realized:

Custom Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Carved Stock

Lot 33

Winchester 1886 Rifle 33 WCF

Manufactured in 1917, this rifle has been beautifully upgraded with custom engraving and has elaborate carving on the forearm and stock. The barrel and half magazine are blue; remaining metal parts are casehardened. The muzzle has a single gold band around it. There are two bands at the breech with small wedges of scroll engraving and a gold band around the magazine cap. The sides of the receiver are floral scroll engraved with a punch dot background and simple gold wire border. In addition, the left side has a wooded scene in the center with three gold inlaid elk; one bull and two cows. The scene is bordered with a gold wire. The right side has a resting mountain goat with gold wire border above the loading gate and big horn sheep in front of the loading gate. There is gold wire border around the loading gate also. The bottom of the receiver has a gold moose head in an oval panel with a gold wire border. There is a gold wire border on the front sides of the lever, around the outer edge of the upper tang and on the sides of the hammer. The sides of the hammer, front portion of the lever and receiver ring are also engraved. The fancy forearm and wrist are beautifully carved in a floral vine pattern with a heart shape on each side at the receiver end of the forearm and the wrist. The front sight is a ramped blade with a gold bead, adjustable semi buckhorn rear sight and the stock is fitted with a black checkered hard rubber buttplate with the Winchester logo.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

Price Realized:

Custom Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Lot 34

Winchester 1894-Rifle 30 WCF

According to a letter from the Cody Firearms Museum, this rifle arrived at the warehouse on June 30, 1899 and was shipped two months later. Octagon barrel with a dovetail front sight and two leaf folding rear sight, scroll engraving at the muzzle and breech, a single gold band at the muzzle and two at the breech along with the standard caliber, address, and nickel steel markings. The rifle has " upgraded" in the 20th century with receiver, lever, and hammer having been engraved and gold inlaid with a gold moose on the right side of the receiver and a pair of gold deer on the left. Fancy checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forearm with an engraved tip, hard rubber grip cap and a smooth steel buttplate with scrollwork on top. The letter verifies the takedown configuration with fancy checkered stock and pistol grip but gives the caliber as 38/55. The sights were not mentioned and can be presumed to be replacements.1

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

Price Realized:

Custom Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Carved Stock

Lot 35

Winchester 1894-Rifle 32-40

Originally manufactured in 1903, this rifle has been beautifully restored, custom engraved and the stock custom carved. The barrel and button magazine are blue; the remaining parts casehardened. The forend cap and buttplate tang are lightly scroll engraved with a gold inlaid wire accent on each side. The sides of the receiver are nicely floral scroll engraved with a gold inlaid wire border, gold inlaid vine and six leafs. The forward portion of the lever has the same engraving pattern. The forearm and wrist have been beautifully, deeply carved in oak leafs and acorns. A scroll pattern with a matte background and simple bordering by the forend cap and buttplate. The remainder of the stock has a high gloss finish. Blade front sight with brass bead, two folding leaf rear sight and standard markings. The consignor reports that this rifle was restored by Ken Eyster.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

Price Realized:

Elaborate Custom Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1894 Take Down Lever Action Rifle

Lot 36

Winchester 1894-Rifle 30 WCF

Manufactured in 1895, this rifle was subsequently custom embellished with the checkered forearm and pistol grip stock. The rifle also has features that include a folding Beech front globe sight, two folding leaf rear sight, 26 inch barrel and double set triggers. The barrel, half magazine and triggers are blue and the remaining metal parts are casehardened. The muzzle has a single gold inlaid wire band and there are two gold wire bands at the breech as well as simple engraving. The sides of the receiver are scroll engraved with gold wire bordering. The left side of the receiver also has a wooded scene with two gold inlaid deer and there is a gold inlaid moose on the right side in a wooded scene. The sides of the hammer, trigger loop, forend cap, buttplate tang and upper tang have a gold inlaid wire border. The forearm and pistol grip stock are fancy walnut with factory checkering, hard rubber grip cap and steel crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

Price Realized:

Custom Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 55 Take Down Lever Action Rifle with Carved Stock

Lot 37

Winchester 55 Rifle 30 WCF

Originally manufactured in 1928, this rifle has been beautifully custom engraved and has had the stock custom carved. The barrel and half magazine are blue and the remaining parts casehardened. The forend cap is lightly scroll engraved with a gold inlaid wire accent on each side. The sides of the receiver are partially floral scroll engraved with a gold inlaid wire border and gold inlaid vine and five leafs. The forward portion of the lever has the same engraving pattern. The forearm and wrist have been nicely carved in a scroll pattern with a matte background and simple bordering. The remainder of the stock has a high gloss finish. Blade front sight with brass bead and adjustable rear sight and standard markings. The stock is fitted with a serrated steel buttplate. The consignor reports that this rifle was embellished by Ken Eyster.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

Price Realized:

Elaborate Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Carved Stock

Lot 38

Winchester 1894-Rifle 30 WCF

Originally manufactured in 1899, this rifle has been beautifully restored, custom engraved and has had the stock custom carved. The barrel and full magazine are blue and the remaining parts casehardened. The forend cap, buttplate tang and receiver ring are lightly scroll engraved with a gold inlaid wire accent on each side. The sides of the receiver are nicely floral scroll engraved with a gold inlaid wire border and a matte background. The forward portion of the lever has the same engraving pattern. The forearm and wrist have been beautifully carved in a floral scroll pattern with a matte background and simple bordering. The remainder of the stock has a high gloss finish. Blade front sight and two folding leaf rear sight and standard markings.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Second Year Production Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle

Lot 39

Winchester 1885-Rifle 32 Long

The Model 1885 was the first single shot rifle produced by Winchester and the first of many John Browning patents that Winchester would purchase. Manufactured in 1886, the second year of production, this rifle is marked with the standard two line address on top of the barrel in front of the rear sight and " LONG 32CAL. R.F." at the breech. The "LONG" has been added with a different die. The serial number is marked on the lower tang and bottom of the barrel. Lyman dovetail blade front sight with an ivory bead, adjustable rear sight, blue barrel and casehardened remaining metal parts. Note the rounded contour of the high side breechblock. Smooth forearm with ebony insert and straight grip stock with crescent steel butt plate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 Long

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Scarce Deluxe Factory Engraved Meriden Model 15 Slide Action Rifle

Lot 40

Meriden Firearms Co 15-Rifle 22 S L LR

Lyman front sight, semi-buckhorn elevator rear sight and a tang mounted peep sight. The receiver features a small game scene in an oval on either side surrounded by scroll engraving showing rabbits on the left and squirrels on the right. The barrel is unmarked. Checkered fancy walnut straight grip stock with a smooth steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 S L LR

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Lot 41

Savage Arms Corporation 1899 B-Rifle 25-35

Manufactured from 1899 to 1915, this rifle features the standard blade front and adjustable rear ladder sights. Top barrel flat marked with two line address/patent dates, the left flat marked "SAVAGE SMOKELESS STEEL. / HIGH PRESSURE POWDER." and the caliber designation on the top flat at the breech. Casehardened frame and lever with the brass cartridge counter on the left side of the receiver, rectangular cocking indicator, checkered Schnabel forearm and pistol grip stock with a casehardened steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35

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Savage Model 1899 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 42

Savage Arms Corporation 1899-Rifle 303

German silver blade front sight, Lyman folding two leaf rear sight, and Marbles spring loaded tang peep sight. Two line address/patent dates ending with June 1, 1909 on the barrel. Brass cartridge counter on the left side of the receiver, casehardened lever, and hammer indicator pin on the top. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with Schnabel tip and a serrated steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 303

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Lot of Two Savage Rifles - A) Savage Model 1899-A Takedown Lever Action Rifle

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Lot 43

Lot of Two Savage Rifles - A) Savage Model 1899-A Takedown Leve

Standard two line address/patent dates marking on top of the barrel, blade front and adjustable rear sights, rear sight marked with Savage Arms patent date. The left side of the barrel is marked "SAVAGE HIGH PRESSURE STEEL. / -----MODEL 1899----". Brass counter on the left side of the receiver, jeweled bolt and smooth Schnabel forearm and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 303 savage

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Deluxe Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 44

Marlin Firearms Co 1895 Rifle 40-65

This is a nice example of a deluxe Marlin large frame rifle in 40-65 caliber that was shipped in May 1897. These rifles were the answer to the Winchester M1886 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 the Winchester rifles. The barrel is a half round, half octagon pattern that is marked on top "MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. over PATENTED.OCT. 11. 1887, APRIL 2. 1889, AUGUST 1. 1893" and the left side is marked "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" . The top of the receiver is marked in script "MARLIN SAFETY" and the top of the tang is marked "MODEL/ 1895". It is fitted with the half length magazine tube that extends approximately 3 inches beyond the forend and has a pistol grip stock with the Marlin marked black plastic buttplate The stock and forend are both made of a deluxe, high figure walnut with checkering on both sides. The rifle is equipped with a silver blade front sight and a replaced fixed standing rear. It has the blued finish on the barrel and magazine tube with a casehardening finish on the receiver, hammer and loading lever.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 40-65

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Marlin Model 1893 Take Down Lever Action Rifle

Lot 45

Marlin Firearms Co 1893 Rifle 30-30

Manufactured between 1893 and 1935. Dovetail front sight with folding peep and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. Two line barrel address is marked in two lines "MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NEW - HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / PAT'D OCT. 11, 1887. APRIL. 2, 1889. AUG. 1, 1893." on the top barrel flat and "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" on the left rear flat. Casehardened receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate, blue barrel and magazine. Take down variation. Complete with smooth oiled walnut straight grip stock.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30-30

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Stevens Arms & Tool Company Model 425 High Power Lever Action Rifle

Lot 46

Stevens J A&T Co 425 Rifle 30-30 REM

Manufactured circa 1910 - 1912, this high power rifle features a blade front sight with ivory bead and adjustable semi buck horn rear sight. The right side of the barrel next to the rear sight is marked " 425 STEVENS HIGH POWER / PAT. MAR. 15. 29. 1910 / NICKEL STEEL" and the left side is marked " J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A. CAL. 30 -30 REM." The left front of the receiver is marked "C / M". The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting, side discharge, 3/4 tubular magazine and plain forearm with a steel end cap and straight grip stock with a partially checkered steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30-30 REM

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Fine Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle with Octagon Barrel

Lot 47

Marlin Firearms Co 1893 Rifle 30-30

Manufactured some time between 1893-1936 this is a fine example of a Marlin 1893 rifle. Dovetail front and adjustable semi buckhorn rear sights on barrel with standard two line address and patent markings on the top flat "SPECIAL SMOKLESS STEEL" on the upper left and the caliber ahead of the chamber. Casehardened frame and lever with a folding elevation adjustable peep sight on the upper tang and "MARLIN SAFETY" on the top of the receiver. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with blued forearm tip and a smooth crescent steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30-30

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Lot 48

Marlin Firearms Co 1894 Rifle 38-40

Manufactured from 1894 to 1935, this model is similar to the Model 1893 with a shorter action. German silver blade front sight and semi-buckhorn elevator adjustable rear sight on barrel with standard two line address and patent markings on the top flat along with the caliber markings. Rifle has full magazine with casehardened receiver, lever, hammer, bolt and buttplate the upper tang marked "MARLIN/ MODEL '94." Smooth forearm with a blued iron cap and straight grip stock with an iron buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-40

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Lot 49

Marlin Firearms Co 1893 Rifle 38-55

Manufactured between 1893 and 1936 with a German silver blade front sight. The rear barrel sight has been removed and a Marbles filler block has been installed. It has been equipped with a Marble's tang peep sight. Two line address/patent date marking on the top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" on the left rear flat and "MARLIN SAFETY" on top of the receiver. Casehardened receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate, blue barrel and magazine. Full tubular magazine and checkered forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Cased Special Order Matched Pair of Model 94 Trappers - A) Winchester Model 94 Trapper Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

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Lot 50

Cased Special Order Matched Pair of Model 94 Trappers - A) Winch

One of only three guns of this style produced by the Custom Shop, originally meant to be prizes at the 1985 WACA convention before plans to host the event at the U.S. Repeating Arms Co. factory fell through. Blade front sight and folding elevator rear sight on barrel with standard markings and proofs. Side ejecting, saddle ring action, drilled and tapped for mounting on the top. Smooth fancy walnut straight grip stock with sling eyes, 1/2 length magazine, and smooth steel buttplate. In a canvas covered Huey oak and leather case with French-fitted ultra-suede compartments for each rifle, with letter from B.W. Pardee, manager of the U.S. Repeating Arms Custom Shop, detailing the specifications and history of these carbines. Formally of the Peter and Patty Murray collection.

Documentation

Has Box

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 Win

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