Premier Firearms Auction #47

September 12, 2009

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Premier Firearms Auction #47

September 12, 2009

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Exceptional Deluxe Engraved, Special Order, Marlin Ballard No. 3 Rifle

Lot 1

Marlin Firearms Co 3 Revolver 25 Stevens

Special order Marlin Ballard Special Order No. 3 Rifle with exquisite L.D. Nimschke style engraving. This rifle is illustrated and described on page 122 of "BALLARD" by John T. Dutcher. The rifle is an early factory conversion from .22 rimfire to the .25-25 Stevens center fire cartridge. The rifle retains the original configuration with the original barrel and converted breechblock. The octagon barrel is browned, the iron frame has a natural finish and the hammer and lever are casehardened. The stock and forearm are fancy walnut with checkered panels and a high gloss piano finish. The forearm has a carved bone tip and the stock has a crescent steel buttplate. The barrel is fitted with a Marlin Ballard wind gage front sight and has a blank in the rear sight dovetail. A "Marlin's Improved Mid-Range Vernier Peep Sight" is mounted on the receiver tang. The rifle has double set triggers. The left side of the receiver is roll-stamped: "J.M. MARLIN. NEW-HAVEN. CONN.U.S.A / PATENETED. FEBRUARY 9.1875 / BALALRD'S, PATENT. NOV. 5. 1861." in three lines in an engraved panel. The serial number, "6758" is located on the front edge of the lower receiver. The sides and top flats of the receiver are engraved with bold American style scrolls on a punch-dot background. The factory legend and the edges of the receiver have wavy line and dot borders. The engraving appears to be the work of master engraver Louis D. Nimschke or his shop. Consigner notes included with the rifle state that it was author and Ballard rifle expert John Dutcher's opinion that the engraving was executed by L.D. Nimschke. Included with the rifle are: (1) an Ideal Loading Tool for the .25-25 Stevens cartridge and (2) nineteen primed .25-25 Stevens cartridges in a period Winchester carton with green labels.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 25 Stevens

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Lot 2

Marlin/Ballard No. 6 1/2 Off Hand Target Rifle

This is a Straight Grip No. 6 1/2 Marlin/Ballard Single Shot Rifle with half-round/half-octagon barrel, nickel-plated standard off-hand style buttplate, folding tang-mounted peep sight and Beach combination front sight. The English walnut stock and forearm are checkered and the stock has a high comb and cheekpiece. The forearm has a turned, ebony, tip. The barrel is blued and the receiver, breechblock and loading lever are casehardened. The left side of the receiver is marked: "J.M. MARLIN. NEW-HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./BALLARD'S PATENT. NOV. 5. 1861" in two lines. The receiver markings indicate that the rifle was manufactured prior to 1881, The serial number, "5302" is located on the forward edge of the lower receiver. The stock has crisp checkering on the wrist and forearm and has an oil finish.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 CF

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Lot 3

Sharps Model 1852 Sporting Rifle

The Sharps Model 1852 was the earliest Sharps having the distinctive relief contoured "slanting breech" on the frame. Another key feature distinctive to the 1852 is the retaining spring on the right rear section of the forearm securing the lever hinge pin. Approximately 600 of the Sporting Rifles were produced. This rifle is equipped with a heavy octagon barrel with a brass blade front sight and a "squirrel ear" rear sight with an adjustable Sharps sporting tang rear sight mounted to the tang. The barrel is marked "SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFR CO / HARTFORD CONN" behind the rear sight, The upper tang is marked "C. SHARPS / PATENT". The serial number is marked on the upper tang and the matching number is marked on the bottom of the barrel and inside of the patch box door . The forearm is smooth with a pewter forend cap and the stock is straight grip. An additional set of sling swivels have been added to the under side of the forearm and buttstock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40

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Rare Engraved Frank Wesson Two Trigger Tip Up Sporting Rifle From the Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum

Lot 4

Frank Wesson Two Trigger Rifle 22 RF

Approximately 5,000 of these Second Models were manufactured from the early 1860s to the mid 1870s with only a handful of these engraved. The slotted link was moved to the left side and a manually operated ejector was mounted on the right side of the barrel at the breech. There are no visible markings. The frame sides and bottom of the trigger guards are floral scroll engraved. The barrel, triggers and hammer are blue and the frame, trigger guard and buttplate are nickel plated. Dove tailed blade front and adjustable rear buckhorn rear sights and mounted with a smooth straight grip stock with crescent buttplate. This rifle is from the Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity certifying that this "Old Fancy 22 Cal. Target Rifle" was personally owned and used by cowboy star Roy Rogers and most recently was on display at the Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum in Branson, Missouri. The certificate is signed by Roy Rogers, Jr. and dated Feb. 25, 2009.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Lot 5

Engraved Ballard No. 6 Schuetzen Single Shot Rifle

Manufactured from 1881 to 1891 in 32-40 and 38-55 caliber. This is an early No. 6 rifle with a later barrel and forearm. The replacement barrel is marked under the replacement forearm "20319" and "38-55" on the top flat. The receiver is marked on the left side "J.M. MARLIN NEW-HAVEN CONN, U.S.A. / BALLARD'S PATENT. NOV.5, 1861" This rifle has standard features which include a vernier rear peep sight and spirit level front sight with a loop and spur lever and double set triggers. Highly figured Schuetzen styled high comb stock with oval cheekpiece, checkered at the wrist and forearm, Ballard #6 style buttplate with nickel finish and a horn Schnabel forend tip. The forearm, as noted, is from a later rifle and is numbered 19772 on the end. The action features the standard floral scroll engraving on both sides and a running leaf border engraving across the top of the frame. The consignor notes (state) that this was obtained in is Evanston Ill. In 1957.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Lot 6

Marlin Ballard No. 8 Union Hill Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

This model was manufactured between 1884 and 1890 and was one of the most popular rifles in the Ballard line. The left side of the receiver is marked "MARLIN FIRE ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT. U.S.A. / BALLARD'S. PATENT. NOV. 5, 1861", the top of the barrel at the breech is marked "38-55" and the matching serial number is marked on bottom of the receiver and on the bottom barrel flat under the forearm. Globe and pin front sight dove tailed to the barrel, the rear sight has been removed and a filler block installed and a factory Ballard mid-range tang sight has been installed. Double set trigger, full loop lever and mounted with a smooth forearm and replacement English walnut pistol grip stock with a cheekpiece and nickel plated Swiss style buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Lot 7

Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle

Manufactured 1868 to 1888. Top flat of the barrel is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y." Silver blade front sight and adjustable sporting rear. The bottom of the barrel is marked "40 70". The receiver is marked "PATENTS / MAY 3, 1864 / NOV. 7, June 1 / NOV 12 DEC 24 / DEC 3 1872 / SEPT. 9 1873". The straight grip stock has a steel crescent buttplate and steel forend tip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-70

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Lot 8

Ballard No. 3 Gallery Single Shot Rifle

Manufactured 1876 to 1891. The barrel has a globe and post front sight and no rear sight. There is a folding adjustable peep sight on the top of the action. The standard Marlin Fire Arms Co. three line patent dates are marked on the left side of the receiver and has standard loop lever. The barrel, forearm and receiver are all matching. The stock has a smooth pistol grip and forearm with a brass crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket with Scarce Sabre Bayonet Attachment Lug

Lot 9

Winchester 1873 Musket 44 WCF

Manufactured in 1892 this Winchester Model 1873 musket is a Third Model with the guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver and features a 30-inch round barrel, 27-inch magazine, full length forend with three barrel bands with a bayonet lug on the right side of the front band, square base front sight/bayonet lug, military style folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards and carbine style buttplate with buttstock compartment with cleaning rod. The middle barrel band and butt are fitted with sling swivels. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S - REPEATING - ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING'S - IMPROVEMENT - PATENTED - MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in front of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "44 CAL" is located behind the rear sight. "44 CAL" is also marked on the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The top of the receiver tang is marked "MODEL.1873." flanked by the foliate design and the lower tang is marked with the serial number. The hammer, lever and buttplate are casehardened and the remaining surfaces are blue. Mounted with a smooth oiled walnut forearm and straight grip stock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 10

Winchester 1894 Rifle 32 W.S.

Manufactured in 1905, this Model 1894 Deluxe Sporting Rifle is equipped with a special order half octagon barrel, a Sheared front blade sight with brass bead, a Charles Daniels adjustable rear globe sight and a Lyman tang mounted peep sight. Takedown action with half length magazine tube and mounted with an extra fancy checkered walnut forearm with steel forend cap and pistol grip stock with hard rubber Winchester grip cap and steel checkered shotgun buttplate. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent dates, the left rear flat has the nickel steel marking behind the rear sight is marked with the Winchester oval proof followed by "32 W.S.". The oval proof also appears on the top of the receiver ring. The three line upper tang marking and the serial number are marked on the bottom of the frame. The included factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, half octagon barrel, plain trigger, half length magazine tube, checkered pistol grip stock and shotgun butt, with a rubber buttplate. The letter states that the rifle was received in the warehouse on August 20, 1907 and shipped the next day.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 W.S.

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Lot 11

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Produced in 1904 and chambered for the 40-82 WCF cartridge, the rifle has a Lyman white bead front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. The barrel has a standard caliber marking and two line address. There is a three line marking, "MODEL 1886/ -WINCHESTER-/ TRADE MARK", on the upper tang, patent dates on the lower. The hammer is casehardened. Smooth straight grip stock with a metal forearm cap, full length magazine with takedown lever, and smooth buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 40-82 WCF

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Lot 12

Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1875. The serial number falls into the First Model production run with the receiver fitted with the signature grooved dust cover guides and the cover has a serrated thumbprint pattern. Standard two line barrel address/King's patent dates marking, "MODEL 1873" on the upper tang and serial number on the lower tang. The lever latch has the visible threads often seen on earlier First Models. Round barrel, blade front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, button magazine and mounted with a plain straight grip stock with steel forend cap and crescent butt with sliding brass trap door.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 13

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

King blade front sight, two leaf rear sight, and Lyman 1895 patented adjustable receiver peep sight. Barrel has the two line smokeless powder marking ahead of the spurious caliber marking, "405 W.C.F.". Standard two line New Haven address/patent dates on the left side of the receiver and three line model designation/trademark marking on the upper tang. Plain Schnabel forearm with ebony insert and straight grip stock with the rarely seen shotgun style buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 405 WCF

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Lot 14

Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Rifle

This is a late production example of a Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action that was manufactured in 1927. The top of the tang is marked "WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A." and the left side of the octagon barrel "-MODEL 92 -WINCHESTER- 32 W.C.F.- / - TRADE MARK-". The right side is marked "MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN CONN." Winchester proof marks on top of the barrel and receiver. Lyman dovetailed brass bead front sight and adjustable semi buckhorn rear. Full magazine and smooth straight grip stock with a crescent steel buttplate and forearm cap.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Winchester Model 1894 Sporting Rifle with Special Order Half-Round/Half-Octagon Barrel and High Velocity Rear Sight

Lot 15

Winchester 1894 Rifle 32 W.S.

Winchester Model 1894 Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1906. The rifle has a special order 26-inch, half-round/half-octagon barrel and Model 1894 smokeless powder, high velocity, tangent rear sight. The barrel is fitted with a "Winchester Express front sight with colored insert. The rifle has a blue finish with casehardened hammer, loading lever and crescent steel buttplate. The forearm and stock are straight grained black walnut. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894." ahead of the rear sight. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped:" - NICKEL STEEL BARREL - / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER", followed by "32 W.S.". Winchester "W/P" proof marks are stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is stamped: "MODEL 1984/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK". The serial number, "401663" is located on the forward edge of the lower receiver. The left side of the special tangent rear sight is marked: "SOMKELESS 50&100 YARDS/-32 W.S. M94-" in two lines. The Winchester legend and 1901patent date are stamped on the base of the sight.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 W.S.

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Lot 16

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

This is an example of a Winchester Third Model 1873 Rifle that was manufactured in 1887. The rifle has a full octagon barrel and full length magazine. The receiver has the Third Model integral dust cover lug and is fitted with a dust cover with seriated edges. The barrel has a "Winchester Express" front sight with ivory bead and a sporting style rear sight. The receiver tang is fitted with a folding combination rear sight with coarsely knurled post, fold out aperture and 1884 patent date on the base. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two line legend: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS.NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A./-KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16.1860." ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation, "32 W.C.F." is stamped on the top barrel flat ahead of the receiver. "32 CAL" is engraved on the cartridge elevator. The serial number is located on the lower receiver tang behind the loading lever latch.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 17

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1925. The barrel is marked with the standard one line model designation/caliber marking and is fitted with a square base pinned front sight with bead and a sporting leaf rear sight. Full length magazine tube, single barrel band, magazine retaining band and Lyman tang peep sight. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 18

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Produced in 1890, and chambered for the 45-70 cartridge, the rifle has a blade front sight and adjustable notch rear sight on the barrel with the two line Winchester address and caliber markings. Casehardened receiver, with patent dates behind the trigger and one line "-MODEL 1886-" marking on the upper tang. Smooth straight grip stock, with a metal forearm cap and slightly oversized checkered butt.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 19

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1921. Pinned blade front sight and military style folding leaf rear sight with tangent base. Contoured side frame with the saddle stud with ring mounted on the left side. The left receiver side is marked with the standard two line address/patent dates and the top of the receiver ring is marked ".30 ARMY", along with a factory proof. The upper tang is marked with the three line model/trademark information. Mounted with a smooth forearm with grasping groove and secured by a barrel band, handguard and straight grip stock with carbine style buttplate with compartment.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 ARMY

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Lot 20

Pre-War Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine

This Winchester Model 1894 Carbine was manufactured in 1925. The carbine has a 20-inch round barrel, uncapped forearm and steel shotgun buttplate. The receiver is not fitted with a saddle ring. (typical of "Eastern" style model 1894's) The barrel has a Lyman front sight with ivory bead and a folding adjustable leaf rear sight. The barrel, magazine and receiver are blued and the hammer and loading lever are casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grained walnut. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "-MODEL94-WINCHESTER-NICKEL STEEL- 30 WCF- / - TRADE MARK-" in two lines below the rear sight. The opposite side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "MADE IN THE USA WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO / -NEW HAVEN CONN.-". The oval Winchester "W/P" proof marks are stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is marked: "MODEL 94/-WINCHESTER- /TRADE MARK REG.U.S. PAT.OFF.&FGN." in three lines. The serial number is located on the lower, forward edge of the receiver.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 21

Early Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Produced in 1893, and chambered for the 45-70 cartridge, the rifle has German silver blade front sight and an 1886 dated ladder rear sight, with the two line address ahead of the ladder and "45-70" behind. Casehardened frame, with the one line "-Model 1886-" marking on the upper tang and two line patent dates on the lower tang. Smooth straight grip stock with a metal forearm cap and a smooth butt. Adjustable ladder rear sight. Two line Winchester address on the barrel with patent dates behind the trigger and " Model 1886" marking on the upper tang. Smooth straight grip stock, with a metal forearm cap and a crescent steel buttplate with a recurve at the toe.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 22

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle

Manufactured in 1887. Third Model with the distinctive integral dust cover rail machined to the top of the receiver. Standard two line barrel flat address/King's improvement patent dates marking and "44 W.C.F.". The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" in fancy brackets. Blade front sight, adjustable rear buckhorn sporting sight, full magazine and mounted with smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel forend cap and steel crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 23

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1922. Pinned blade front sight with bead, sporting leaf rear sight, full length magazine tube and saddle ring stud with ring on the left side of the receiver. Standard two line left barrel side address/patent date marking following by the two line smokeless powder and caliber markings. The upper tang is stamped with the three line model/trademark. Mounted on a plain straight grip stock and forearm with carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 24

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1912. Pinned blade front sight and sporting leaf sight with full length magazine tube and a saddle ring and staple on the left side. Standard two line New Haven address/patent marking followed by "25-20 W.C.F." and single Winchester proofs on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is stamped with the three line model/trademark information. The lever is casehardened and the remaining parts are blue. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 25

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1885. Third Model with the distinctive integral dust cover rail machined to the top of the receiver. Standard two line top barrel flat address/patent date marking ahead of the caliber marking, "32 CAL". Upper tang marked "MODEL 1873", serial number on the lower tang and "32 CAL." on the brass cartridge elevator. Lyman blade front sight, adjustable buckhorn rear sight and full length magazine. Fitted with a set trigger. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 26

Box of 44 Caliber Cartridges for a Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Unopened (partially split on top left) 50 count box of Winchester Model 1873 rifle .44 caliber cartridges. Box top has correct green label and is printed with the number of cartridges (50), the type of cartridge and Winchester New Haven address. A long side has a illustration of the Model 1873 with company name and cartridge information on the remaining sides (this particular box does not have the cartridge illustration on a short side). A long side is period pencil marked "1 of 400"

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Lot 27

Pair of Silver Overlay Spurs

Medium size, unmarked spurs with 3/4" 16-point rowels. The 3/4" straight heel band is hour glass shaped with swinging buttons. Drop shank with chap guard. Two club shaped silver overlays flanking silver circle overlay and silver rowel hub cover all lightly engraved with geometric design. Heavy tan leather straps with "W" tooling in center of straps and bordering at large button holes. Large 1 1/2" silver domed and edged concho with thick leather pad at outside button holes on straps. Strap buckles marked "CMC/USA".

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Lot 28

Two Pairs of Large Fancy Spurs

1) 12-point rowel on silver plated iron spurs and tan leather straps. Inside of heel band unmarked. The straight heel band with swinging buttons is adorned on the outside face and drop shank with silver overlay decorated in paisley and lace designs. The rowel has a similarly patterned silver guard. The heel band is shaped in hour glass fashion with "D" rings soldered or welded to sides for swinging buttons. The top of the shank has round ball with silver accent for chap guard and silver jingle bobs are mounted at rowel hub. The 3/4" straps are stamped with floral design. 2) 8 point rowel on silver overlay rounded iron spurs with tan leather straps. Inside of heel band unmarked. The straight heel band with swinging buttons is decorated on the outside face with a floral pattern and on the inside face with diagonal hash marks. The straight cut-out "O" shaped shank appears to have silver overlay decorated with floral designs. The tan straps are 2 3/8" wide with simple rolling "U" stamping on border and marked "JERRY DYCK/MAKER/Pinesville, OR." on buckle strap. The outside swinging buttons are 3/4" domed conchos with 5 section design.

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Lot 29

Three Pairs of Antique Spurs

1) Six 1 1/2" rowels on iron spurs with brown leather straps. 2" heavy iron heel bands with 1 1/2" decorated shanks. Heel band is decorated in etched floral design. Plain leather straps buckled to large buttons. Underside unmarked. 2) Six 1 1/2" rowels on iron spurs with brown leather straps. Underside unmarked. 1 1/2" heavy iron heel bands with etched lines and floral design. Tooled brown leather straps with red and black striped wool border at button end of long strap. 1" scrolled straight shank . 3) Eight 1" rowels on iron spurs with brown leather straps. Underside unmarked. The straps are lightly tooled floral pattern on their front sides and stamped "JERRY DYCK/MAKER/Pineville, OR". Heel band is straight with swinging buttons and marked with black bands and dots with small floral engraving.

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Lot 30

Four Pairs of Spurs

1) Ladies 8 spoke 2" diameter rowel and silver overlay brown finished iron spurs with brown leather straps. Straight 7/8" heel band with cut out for swinging buttons. Straight shank with "O" cut out and 1/4" raised rowel hub. Silver overlay on outside of heel band to end of shank. Overlay engraved in black paisley and wire pattern. Not marked. 5/8" brown leather straps buttoned to flat silver outside button with twisted wire engraving. 2) 9 spoke rowel and plain twisted steel spurs with tan leather straps. Marked "GS" on bottom of shank. 1/2" straight heel band with gal-leg shank. 1 5/8" tan leather strap with 4 pointed stars, pine cone and horsehead stampings. 3) Very fancy 12 spoke unmarked iron spurs with tan leather straps. Marked "MAURICIOS/SINCE 1949" on inside of heel band. 1 1/8" uniquely shaped heel band with drop shank with chap guard. Outside of heel band has inlaid silver plating with central circle containing flower design and flanked by floral wreathing designs. Shank is banded with inlaid silver. Chap guard is barrel shaped with inlaid silver vertical striping. Each rowel point has 3 hatch marks and rowel hub is an eyelet with jingle bobs. Small chain link heel chain attached. 2" brown leather straps with basket weave tooling and bordered with silver tacks. Swinging button is silver with black stripes. 4) 8 spoke unmarked silver overlay iron spurs with brown leather straps. 1 1/4" straight heel band with straight "O" shaped shank. Outside of heel band is silver overlaid to tip of shank and engraved with floral design. 2 1/2" brown leather straps decorated with 3 "Buffalo" nickels and marked "E. SANCHEZ" buttoned to silver floral pattern swinging button.

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Lot 31

Seven Pairs of Spurs Including Two Pairs of Children's Spurs

1) These are California style coin rowel on iron spurs with tan leather straps and heel chains. 1/2" straight heel bands with drop shanks with chap guards. Rowels are 1 1/2 inch diameter copper or bronze WWI commemorative token. 2 3/8 inch scallop bordered brown leather straps and marked "Jerry Dyck/MAKER/Pinesville, OR". 2) These are Mexican style 1 1/4 inch eight-point rowels on silver plated iron spurs with brown leather straps. 1 1/4 inch straight heel bands with 7/8 inch O pattern straight shanks. 1 1/2 inch basket weave and scallop stamped leather straps buckled to six pointed domed concho swinging buttons. 3) These are California style 5/8 inch five-point rowels on steel spurs with dark brown leather straps. 1/2 inch silver mounted upturned decorated heel bands with gal-leg shanks. 2 inch dark brown leather straps with horsehead stamp. 4) These are California/Mexican style 1" ten point rowels on silver plated iron spurs with black leather straps. 5/8" upturned decorated heel bands with stationary buttons and drop shanks. 2 1/4 inch brown leather straps with central latigoed star concho buckled to small silver domed concho buttons. 5 ) These are California style 3/4" sixteen-point rowels on silver plated iron spurs with brown leather straps. 5/8" upturned decorated heel bands with stationary buttons and straight shanks. 2 1/4 inch floral bordered leather straps marked "Jerry Dyck/MAKER/Pinesville, OR." 6) Set of child's Mexican style 3/4 inch six-point rowels on silver plated iron spurs with tan straps. 3/4" silver plated straight heel bands with swinging buttons and 5/8" O pattern straight shanks. 1 1/2 inch leather straps with white latigo leather lacing. 7) These are a set of child's Mexican style 1/2" six point rowels on silver plated iron spurs with tan straps. 5/8" silver plated straight heel bands with swinging buttons and 1/2" straight shanks. 1 3/8 inch leather straps with basket weave stamping.

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Lot 32

Two Pairs of Spurs

1) Magnificent pair of extra fancy parade spurs, the 4 1/2" in diameter rowels on these spurs are the largest of any in this auction. Thirty-six 1/2" wide at base points surround an engraved wheel hub. The straight shanks holding these rowels are highly filigreed with embossed lines on top and bottom of each shank leg ending at a base decorated with stars and column shaped hilt. The shank is riveted to the heel band and peened over to retain it in place. The 3/4" tapering to 1/2" straight heel band is etched with geometric pattern. It widens to 3/4" to brass tacked end with ornate 5/8" strap eyelets. Simple 1/2" tan leather straps complete these highly unusual spurs. 2) California style spurs marked "E GARCIA 45-2" on inside of heel band. These are silver overlaid spurs with 3/4" straight cut out heel band, drop shank with chap guard, jingle bobs and 12-pointed 1 1/4" rowels. The heel band consists of two crescent moons flanking a domed concho. The chap guard is round and barrel shaped with black and silver bands running lengthwise. Engraved silver is paisley and lace pattern. Swinging buttons are silver with black bands. Double heel chain. 3 1/2" wide brown leather straps with scalloped tooling on borders and large silver buckle. Straps are marked "JERRY DYCK/MAKER/Pinesville, OR.".

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Lot 33

Three Pairs of Fancy Spurs

1) Eight 1 1/2" silver decorated rowels on silver plated iron spurs with tan leather straps. 1 3/4" silver plated heavy iron heel bands with 1 1/2" "O" pattern straight shanks with spiked rowel hub. Heel band is decorated in etched rolling floral pattern on one side and banded hash marks on the other side. Plain 5/8" leather straps with silver colored buckles marked "BRASS/USA" on top and bottom and with a sword on one end and an anchor on the other. Straps are buckled to large 6 pointed star swinging buttons. Underside unmarked. 2) 16 rowels on nickel silver "RICARDO" spurs with brown leather straps. Underside marked "RICARDO/NICKEL SILVER". 3/4" heavy upturned heel bands with etched floral and scroll pattern. Plain brown leather straps buckled to silver etched stationary buttons. 1/2" drop shank with chap guard. 3) 20 tooth rowel silver plated spurs with tan leather straps. Underside unmarked. The straps are tooled basket weave with silver hardware. Heel band is straight with silver round half-moon and three star applique flanked by silver scroll work applique. Heel band has two stationary silver floral etched buttons. Straight shank with chap guard and silver scroll work applique on shank.

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Lot 34

Two Pairs of Silver Accented Spurs

1) Pair of McChesney spurs. Fitted with 10 point, 4/5" diameter rowels on 1 9/10" straight shanks, with mild downward cant. The inner sides under the swivels are marked "McChesney", and the outer sides have a pair of engraved silver finished copper plates and matching button, with unadorned adjustable leather straps. 2) Pair of Colorado Saddle Company "Cimmarron Horsehead" spurs, blue steel with 7/10", 12 point rowels, 1 9/10" horsehead shanks, "CSC" makers marks inside, three engraved silver finished plates on the outer sides, with silver floral button. Straps not included.

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Lot 35

Six Pairs of Antique Spurs

1) Mexican style eight 1 1/2" point rowels on silver plated iron spurs with brown leather straps. 1 1/2" straight heel bands with swinging buttons and 1" "O" pattern straight shanks. 2 1/4" leather straps are stamped with a rolling "n" border and buckled to silver overlaid swinging buttons. Straps are marked "Jerry Dyck/MAKER/Pinesville, OR.". 2) These are Mexican style eight 1 1/2" point rowels on silver plated iron spurs with brown leather straps. 1 3/8" straight heel bands with swinging buttons and 7/8" "O" pattern straight shanks. 2 1/2" plain leather straps and buckled to silver overlaid swinging buttons. 3) Mexican style eight 1 1/2" point rowels on silver plated iron spurs with tan leather straps. 1 3/8" straight heel bands with swinging buttons and 1" "O" pattern straight shanks. Ornate 1 5/8" embroidered tan leather straps and buckled to silver overlaid swinging buttons. Marked "EL CABALLO MEXICALI/CANACO 142022/PIEL DE BOBINO/HECHO EN MEXICO". 4) Mexican style eight 1 1/2" point rowels on silver plated iron spurs with tan leather straps. 1 5/8" straight heel bands with swinging buttons and 1 1/8" "O" pattern straight shanks. Ornate 2" embroidered tan leather straps and buckled to silver overlaid swinging buttons. 5) Mexican style eight 1 1/2" point rowels on silver plated iron spurs with brown leather straps. 1 1/2" straight heel bands with swinging buttons and 1" "O" pattern straight shanks. 2 3/4" basket weave stamped leather straps buckled to silver overlaid swinging buttons. 6) Mexican style eight 1 1/2" point rowels on silver plated iron spurs with brown leather straps. 1 3/8" straight heel bands with swinging buttons and 1" "O" pattern straight shanks. 2" plain leather straps buckled to silver overlaid floral pattern swinging buttons.

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Scarce Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Open Top Frame

Lot 36

Winchester 1876 Rifle 45-60

This M1876 rifle is a First Model manufactured without the dust cover. The lower tang is numbered "4852", which is out of the First Model range, however other "Open Top" M1876's are known out of the range. The left side of the lower tang under the stock and the under tang slot on the stock are numbered "2351", which is the original assembly 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." ahead of the rear sight, there is no caliber markings on the barrel or carrier. The upper tang is marked with the early style "--MODEL 1876--" and the remarked serial number on the lower tang behind the lever latch. Brass blade front sight and adjustable folding rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a steel forend cap and steel crescent buttplate with compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

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Lot 37

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

This Third Model 1873 Rifle was manufactured in 1886. The rifle has a replacement blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights. The receiver has the distinctive Third Model integral dust cover rib and dust cover with serrated edges. The top of 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, the caliber designation "44 CAL." behind the rear sight, and "44 CAL" is inscribed on the brass cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang is marked "MODEL 1873" with foliate decorations at either end and the serial number is located on the lower receiver tang behind the loading lever latch. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a steel forend cap and crescent buttplate with cleaning rod compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 38

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

The result of a John Browning design, the Model 1895 was the first lever action rifle equipped with a box magazine. This carbine was manufactured in early 1915 and features a pinned replacement Marble's blade front sight and the rear sight has been removed and a Marble filled block has been installed. Contoured side frame with the saddle ring and stud mounted on the left side. The left side of the receiver is marked with the standard two line address/patent dates and the top of the receiver ring is marked ".30 / ARMY". The left rear of the barrel is marked "30 ARMY" and the Winchester oval proof is stamped on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three line model, maker, trademark marking and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight slot has been drilled and tapped for scope/rear sight mounting. Mounted with a smooth forearm with grasping groove and secured by a barrel band and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate with compartment.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 ARMY

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Lot 39

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

This model was an updated successor to the Model 1873. Manufactured in 1917. Blade front sight, Marble's adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and full length magazine. Standard two line left barrel flat address/patent dates marking and three line model designation/trademark marking on upper tang. Smooth forearm with metal cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 40

Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine

Manufactured in 1948. Standard markings with a ramped blade front sight (hood missing), adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sporting sight and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 W.S.

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Lot 41

Scarce Sealed Box of Winchester .44 Caliber Shot Cartridges

Unopened 50 count white box of Winchester .44 caliber shot cartridges. Box top has correct red label and is printed with the number of cartridges (50), the type of cartridge and Winchester New Haven address. Caliber and Winchester red labels are also featured on all sides.

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Lot 42

Winchester Third Model 1873 Sporting Rifle

This is an example of a Winchester Third Model 1873 Sporting Rifle that was manufactured in 1891. The rifle has an octagon barrel and full-length magazine. The rifle has a blued barrel, magazine and receiver with casehardened hammer, loading lever and crescent steel butt plate. The stock and forearm are black walnut. The receiver has the Third Model, integral dust cover guide and dust cover with serrated edges. The barrel is fitted with a "Rocky Mountain" front sight with nickel silver blade and a sporting type rear sight. The butt plate has a sliding brass trap. 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 29.1865.OCTOBER 16.1860." ahead of the rear sight. "44 CAL." is stamped on the top barrel flat ahead of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1873" with foliate designs at either end of the marking. "44 CAL" is engraved on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The serial number, "440127B" is located on the underside of the receiver tang behind the loading lever latch.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Lot 43

Winchester Caliber .25-20 Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

This Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1911. The rifle has a 24-inch round barrel with full length magazine. The rifle has a straight grip, varnished walnut stock with crescent steel buttplate and walnut forearm with steel cap. The barrel, magazine, receiver and buttplate are blued and the loading lever and hammer are case-hardened. The barrel has a blued, fixed blade front sight and a sporting style rear sight. The Winchester legend and patent dates: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14.1884." in two lines on the left side of the barrel ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation, "25-20 W.F.C." is stamped on the left side of the barrel behind the rear sight and oval, Winchester, "W/P" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The upper barrel tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG IN US PAT. OFF." in three lines. The serial number, "692802" is stamped on the forward edge of the lower receiver.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 44

Winchester Model 1895 Sporting Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1903. Raised combination Beech sight (partially broken), rear sight block and a Lyman receiver sight. The receiver has contoured sides and is marked with the standard two line address/patent marking. Barrel has the two line nickel steel marking. Smooth straight grip stock with ebony forend insert and steel crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 35 WCF

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Lot 45

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1916. Pinned blade front sight, sporting leaf rear sight, full length magazine tube and saddle ring stud with ring mounted on the left side of the receiver. Standard two line left barrel side address/patent date marking following by the two line nickel steel and caliber markings. The upper tang is stamped with the three line model/trademark. Mounted on a plain straight grip stock and forearm with carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 46

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Plain Sporting Single Shot Rifle

Manufactured 1896. Heavy number 3 octagon barrel with a blade front sight and a buckhorn rear sight and marked with the standard two line top barrel flat address and "32-40" at the breech. The serial number is marked on the lower tang along with the patent date. Blue finished with casehardened lever and buttplate. Smooth Schnabel forearm with ebony insert and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Lot 47

Box of 44 Caliber Cartridges for a Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

1 Box 50 count Winchester .44 caliber cartridges. Box top has correct green label and is printed with the following: "50 CARTRIDGES .44CAL / FOR / WINCHESTER RIFLE MODEL 1873 /44/ WINCHESTER / MODEL 1873 CENTRAL / FIRE SOLID / HEAD / MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A.". Winchester guarantee on the back panel of box stating that the cartridges were made especially for their Model 1873 rifle. Front panel has a picture of a Model 1873 with the company name imprinted below it. Left side panel is stamped "WINCHESTER / .44 CALIBER. C. F. / MODEL 1873" and right side panel depicts a cartridge imprinted with .44 / WINCHESTER / MODEL 1873.

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Lot 48

Winchester Model 1873 22 Short Caliber Lever Action Rifle

Third Model, produced in 1889. Dovetailed fixed front and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights, full length tube magazine, smooth steel capped forend and straight grip stock with steel crescent buttplate. The top barrel flat has the two line Winchester New Haven address and King's Improvement patent information in front of the rear sight and "22 SHORT" at the breech, and marked "22 CAL/SHORT" on the brass elevator bottom, the model is marked on upper tang and serial number on the lower.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Lot 49

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1876, this First Model has the grooved guides for the dust cover on either side of the receiver (dust cover missing). The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address (partially not visible)/King's improvement marking and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. There are no other visible markings. Brass blade front sight, folding two leaf rear sight, saddle ring and staple on the left side of the receiver and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with an iron carbine buttplate with cleaning rod compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 50

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle

Manufactured in 1902. Nickel steel, pinned blade front sight with bead, rear sight block and notch receiver sight adjustable for windage and elevation. Smokeless powder markings on the left side of the barrel and "303 BRITISH on top at the breech. Standard two line New Haven address and patent dates on the left side of the receiver and two line model designation on the upper tang. Plain Schnabel forearm with ebony tip and straight grip stock with checkered iron shotgun buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 303 British

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