Premier Firearms Auction #52

May 20, 2011

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Premier Firearms Auction #52

May 20, 2011

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Excellent Deluxe, Factory Engraved Marlin Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 1

Marlin Firearms Co 1897-Rifle 22 RF

Marlin Model 1897 Lever-Action Rifle made circa 1898. The rifle has a 24" blued full octagon barrel and full-length magazine. The barrel has a dovetail mounted "Jack Sight" with silver bead and sporting style rear sight. A folding peep rear sight is mounted on the tang. The forearm cap, frame, hammer and lever have a color casehardened finish. The receiver is decorated with Marlin factory "No. 3 Engraving". The left side of the frame is engraved with a game scene featuring two deer in an oval panel. The panel is surrounded by scroll work on a punch-dot background. The right side of the frame features Germanic scroll work on a punch-dot background. The game scene and scroll work are bordered with engraved panels. The engraving covers the side of the bolt, the top of the frame, the upper tang, lower frame behind the serial number and the forearm cap. The engraving is probably the work of Conrad F. Ulrich who executed most of Marlin's factory engraving between 1875 and 1913. The pistol grip stock and forearm are highly figured, fancy grade, walnut with factory "No. C." checkered panels and a highly polished varnish finish. The shotgun buttplate is black, checkered, hard rubber embossed with the Marlin logo. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "Marlin Firearms Co. NEW-HAVEN, CT., U.S.A.,/PAT'D NOV.19.1878.APRIL 2.1889.AUG.12.1890.MAR.1.1892." with double arrows at either end of the legend. The caliber: "- 22.S.L. & LR-" is roll-stamped on the left side of the barrel between the rear sight and the frame. The top of the frame is roll-stamped "MARLIN SAFETY" with flourishes at either end and framed by an engraved panel. The serial number, "154715" is stamped on the front edge of the lower frame surrounded by engraved scrollwork. The upper tang markings are covered by the folding peep sight.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

Very Fine Antique Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 2

Marlin Firearms Co 1895 Carbine 45-70

Marlin manufactured only about 18,000 Model 1895 rifles and carbines, with this particular carbine manufactured in 1896 (possibly August). The Model 1895s 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 better and stronger than the Winchester rifles. This carbine has the standard block base blade front sight and folding rear sight graduated to 900 yards. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked "MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED.OCT. 11. 1887, APRIL 2. 1889, AUGUST 1. 1893" and "45-70" at the breech. The top of the receiver is script marked "MARLIN SAFETY", with the upper tang marked "MODEL / 1895". Standard full length magazine tube, saddle ring and staple on the left rear of the receiver, blue barrel and magazine tube, with casehardened remaining parts, and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

Rare Factory Engraved Deluxe Marlin Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 3

Marlin Firearms Co 1897-Rifle 22 S L L R

This is a very fine example of a seldom found factory engraved Marlin Model that war manufactured around the turn of the century (1900). The receiver is finely engraved with scroll patterns with a curly line border. In addition there is a round panel on the left side with a buck in a wooded scene. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/1878, '89, 90' and '92 patent dates, and the top of the round portion is marked "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" with the "SPE" portion of this barely visible due to a weak roll die, i.e. factory error. "MARLIN SAFETY" is marked on top of the receiver with a scallop border and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame. Folding front globe sight, the rear sight is absent with a filler block in the dovetail and the upper tang is equipped with a short range peep sight. Full length magazine, blue half octagon barrel, magazine tube and forend cap, with casehardened finish on the remaining parts. Mounted with a checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered hard rubber Marlin buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 S L L R

Factory Engraved Marlin Model 1895 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle In 45-90 Caliber

Lot 4

Marlin Firearms Co 1895 Rifle 45-90

This rifle manufactured in late 1898. The top barrel is marked "MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED. OCT. 11. 1887, APRIL 2. 1889, AUG. 1, 1893." ahead of the rear sight and "45-90" at the breech, with "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" on the upper left flat. The top of the receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY". The left side of the receiver is engraved with a dog chasing a deer in an oval panel flanked by floral scroll and punch dot engraving, and with a double scallop border. The right side has an intertwined "JS" in a circle, scalloped borders and simple scroll on the bolt. The breech end barrel flats have a wedge of simple scroll engraving. Folding globe front, adjustable buck horn rear and tang mounted short range peep sights. Blue barrel and magazine with casehardened remaining parts, and mounted with a checkered walnut forearm with iron end cap and pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Blue barrel assembly with the remaining surfaces casehardened. Mounted with a checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a crescent steel buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90

Factory Engraved Marlin Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 5

Marlin Firearms Co 1894 Rifle 25-20

Manufactured in 1895. This Deluxe Model 1894 rifle features a 24" part octagon barrel and checkered forearm and pistol grip stock. The receiver and bolt are nicely engraved with scroll designs with fancy bordering and a round panel on the left side with a deer in a wooded scene. The top of the receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY" flanked by simple scroll designs and a zigzag border. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent dates, the upper tang is marked with the model designation "MODEL / 1894" and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. Blade front sight with an ivory bead, adjustable semi buck horn sporting rear sight and short range tang mounted peep sight. 2/3 magazine, blue barrel and magazine, with casehardened remaining parts, and checkered hard rubber Marlin buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20

Lot 6

Rare Marlin Model 1889 Lever Action Musket in 38-40 Caliber

Manufactured circa 1894, this is an example of a rare Model 1889 Musket with a 30" barrel and full length military style forearm. It is estimated that only 67 Muskets were produced and only 3 in the 38-40 caliber (the balance were in 44 caliber). Apparently most of these were shipped to China and this is the only 38-40 known to exist. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent dates and the caliber marking ".38-W." is marked at the breech. The top of the receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY" flanked by fancy brackets and the serial number appears on the bottom of the receiver. Blade front and folding carbine rear sights, cleaning rod mounted on the left side of the forearm with a sling swivel on the front barrel band, blue barrel and receiver, with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate. There is a sling swivel mounted on the bottom of the receiver directly ahead of the lever. Mounted with a straight grip walnut stock with a carbine buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-40

First Year Production Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle with Low Three Digit Number

Lot 7

Marlin Firearms Co 1881 Rifle 45/70

Manufactured in 1881, the first year of production (serial number range below 600). German silver blade and buckhorn style rear sights on barrel marked with the two line address/patent dates "1865-reissue 1880" marking and "45 GOVT". The three-digit serial number is marked on the underside of the frame. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with iron forend cap and buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45/70

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Lot 8

Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured circa 1882 to 1892. German silver blade front and sporting type rear sights on a 26" barrel with the Third style two line address patent dates "1865-reissue 1880" marking ahead of the rear sight and "40 CAL" at the breech. It is estimated that 277 model 1881s with a 26" barrel were produced. Blue with casehardened receiver, hammer and buttplate. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with full length magazine tube and steel forend cap. The accompanying Marlin letter verifies serial number "14385" as a Model 1881, 40/60 caliber, 26" barrel and that it was shipped October 18, 1886.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-60 Marlin

Lot 9

Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Sporting Rifle

Produced circa 1879 - 1886 with a total production of approximately 15,000. This particular rifle is a small or light frame variation. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked "WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT, U.S.A." followed by "KENNEDY" and "44 CAL. C.F." at the breech. The two line patent marking is on the upper tang and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. German silver blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Full length magazine, "S" style lever and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with iron end cap and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 CF

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Lot 10

Marlin Model 39 Lever Action Rifle

Introduced in 1922. Sporting type rear and marble 34W blade front sights with receiver and upper tang tapped for sight mounting. Top barrel flat marked with the two line address/patent marking with "22 S-L & L-R" on upper left flat. Upper tang marked "MARLIN / MOD. 39". Full length magazine and smooth forearm with steel forend, and pistol grip stock with checkered hard rubber factory buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 SL LR

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Lot 11

Marlin Deluxe Model 97 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured from 1897 to 1917. Lyman dovetail front sight with sporting type rear sight and tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line New Haven address/patent dates with "22 S-L & LR" flanked by arrows on the upper left flat at the breech. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a sight mount and marked "MARLIN SAFETY". Nicely figured checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with metal forend cap and a hard rubber factory buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 S L LR

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Lot 12

Deluxe Marlin Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Marlin Model 1894 Rifle manufactured in 1897. The rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum data sheet that identifies the rifle as a Marlin Model 1894 Rifle, caliber 32, with 24-inch, half octagon barrel and pistol grip stock. The date shows the shipping date as "12-11-97". The rifle has a color casehardened receiver, hammer, loading lever and crescent buttplate. The half round/half octagon barrel, full length magazine and forearm cap have a blue finish. The loading gate and receiver screws are niter blue. The checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forearm have an oil-finish. The barrel has a dovetail mounted Express front sight with ivory bead and a sporting style rear sight, Sling swivels are mounted on the forearm tip and stock. The rifle is fitted with a russet leather sling with stamped floral decorations. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN. CT. U.S.A.- / PATENTED. OCT. 11. 1887. APRIL. 8.1889." ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation "32 W" is stamped on the top of the barrel in front of the receiver. The top of the receiver is roll stamped "-MARLIN SAFETY-" with fancy arrows at either end of the marking. "MODEL/1894" is roll-stamped in two lines on the upper receiver tang. The serial number, "159403" is stamped across the forward edge of the lower receiver.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 13

Marlin Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured from 1897 to 1917. German silver blade front and sporting type rear sights with top of receiver and upper tang drilled and tapped for sight mounting and full length magazine. Top barrel flat has the two line address/patent date marking and upper tang is marked "MARLIN / MODEL '97". Blue with casehardened takedown receiver, hammer, and lever. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with iron forend cap and factory hard rubber buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

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Custom Engraved Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle with Pistol Grip Stock

Lot 14

Marlin Firearms Co 1893 Rifle 38-55

Later production rifle produced after 1904 with "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" marked on upper left barrel flat. Lyman blade front (missing bead) and sporting type rear sights with the top barrel flat marked with the two line address/patent dates (1887-1893) and "38-55". The sides of the receiver have a custom scroll and punch dot engraving with a stag head in a circle on the left side. Top of receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY" with an added engraved embellishment at the rear. Upper tang tapped for sight mounting and marked "MARLIN / 1893". Checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Lot 15

Marlin Model 1936 Lever Action Rifle with 24 Inch Barrel

Second variation manufactured from late 1936 to 1947 with the "B" serial number prefix. Left barrel side has two line address/caliber/special smokeless steel marking, top of receiver is marked "MARLIN SAFETY" flanked by decorative brackets, upper tang has two line model marking, and lower tang has the serial number. Hooded ramp front and sporting type rear sights on extra long barrel with 3/4 length magazine tube. Blue with casehardened receiver and lever. Smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with serrated hard rubber buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30-30

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Lot 16

Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle

Produced circa 1886. Rocky Mountain silver blade front sight and semi-buckhorn sporting rear sight, with the top barrel flat marked "MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW - HAVEN, CT U.S.A." over the patent and reissue dates, with arrows pointing inward flanking the top line and "38-55" at the breech. The upper tang is fitted with an Italian reproduction (marked "MADE IN ITALY") long range peep sight. Smooth straight grip stock with a steel forearm cap and a smooth buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 WCF

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Lot 17

Marlin Model 94 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured from 1894 to 1935. German silver blade front and sporting rear sights with the top of the receiver and upper tang tapped for sight mounting. Top barrel flat has the two line address patent dates (1887-1898) marking and "44-40". Upper tang marked "MARLIN / MODEL 94". Full length magazine with smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 18

New Haven Arms Company Henry Rifle

This Henry lever-action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in 1863. The rifle has the early pattern receiver with rear sight dove-tail and early style buttplate with rounded heel. The left side of the stock and left side of the barrel are factory fitted with a sling swivel and loop for a sling hook. The rifle has the distinctive octagon barrel with integral magazine and brass receiver and buttplate. The hammer and loading lever have a case-hardened finish. The stock is walnut with a varnish finish. 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 dove-tail. The serial number, "2975" is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight dove-tail and the receiver. The serial number is stamped on the inside of the buttplate and on the shank of the lower buttplate screw. All of the visible serial numbers match. Most Henry rifles saw some service during the American Civil War. The Henry rifle was the most advanced repeating firearm manufactured between 1861-1865. Although the Ordnance Department purchased only about 1200 Henry rifles during the Civil War individual Federal soldiers appreciated the fire-power of the Henry. Large quantities of Henry rifles were purchased by soldiers from Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky in 1863 and 1864; these rifles saw service in the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman's March to the Sea. Henry rifles were understandably popular on the frontier following the war. As a result, Henry rifles tend to show the hard service associated with weapons that saw combat and daily use in a rugged environment. The rifle is complete with the four-piece, jointed, steel cleaning rod furnished with later production Henry rifles.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Lot 19

One-of-a-Kind Wrapped Package of Two 50 Round Boxes Rare 44 Cali

Rare package of two 50-round boxes of .44 rimfire cartridges for a Henry rifle. The cartridge boxes retain the original, pale green, shipping wrapping with the retailer's label: "VON LENGERKE & ANTOINE/9 NORTH WABASH AVENUE/CHICAGO"/ "VL&A/Best for Sport" on the wrapping tape. ".44 Henry Cart." is written in pencil on one side of the package. The package is sealed with Von Lengerke & Antoine marked package tape which has been cleanly opened. Each cartridge box is 4-7/8 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1-1/2 inches high. The manufacturer of the cartridges is US Metallic Cartridge. The cartridges are black powder Henry Flat Rim Fire. Von Lengerke & Antoine was one of the premier sporting goods stores in the United States. Established in 1891 by Oswald Von Lengerke and Charles Antoine, the firm grew in size and popularity until it was acquired as a subsidiary of Abercrombie & Fitch in 1928. The firm continued to use the "VL&A" name after it re-located to a five-story building on 9 North Wabash in Chicago in 1941. Von Lengerke & Antoine/Abercrombie & Fitch closed on November 20, 1977. The "9 North Wabash" label indicates that the cartridges were sold by VL&A after 1941. Original boxes of .44 Henry cartridges are rare in any condition; this is a unique opportunity to obtain two unopened boxes of these very collectible cartridges in the original retail package of one of the foremost sporting goods stores in the United States.

Has Box

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Lot 20

Original Henry Rifle Rear Sight

Original rear sight from a Henry rifle, folding leaf graduated to 900 yards.

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Special Order Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Lot 21

Winchester 1894 Rifle 30 WCF

Manufactured in 1898 this Model 1894 takedown rifle features a special order half octagon barrel, short magazine tube, and checkered wood with pistol grip stock with a crescent buttplate. German silver blade front and three leaf rear sights with the two line address/patent date marking and "30 W.C.F." marked on the top barrel flat and the two line nickel steel/smokeless powder marking on the upper left flat. The upper tang is marked with the three line model, maker and patent date marking, with the serial number on the underside of the frame and the "1893" patent date on the takedown latch. Factory oval verified proof present on top of the barrel and receiver. This signifies that the rifle went back to Winchester for some sort of repair work. Checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with factory hard rubber grip cap.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 22

Winchester NRA Marked Model 1895 Lever Action Musket

These N.R.A. muskets were made to comply with the specifications of the National Rifle Association of America. To comply for target matches of the association for "any military arm", special 24" barrels, Model 1901 Krag rear sights and special flat buttplates were fitted to the standard Model 1895. The 30 Army N.R.A. Muskets were made from 1904 to 1925 with this particular musket having been made in 1913. The left side of the receiver is marked with the standard two line address/patent dates and "NRA", the receiver ring is marked with the "WP" proof in an oval over "30 / 1906", serial number on the lower tang and "MODEL 1895 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK REG. IN U. S. PAT. OFF" on the upper tang. The rifle is fitted with a full forearm with finger grooves, bayonet lug on the front band, hand guard, straight grip stock, provisions for sling swivel on the front of the magazine and a sling swivel on the rear barrel band and buttstock.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 06

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Lot 23

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1906. Pinned ivory beaded blade front and folding ladder rear sights with full magazine and two barrel bands. Top of barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent date marking with "32-40" at the breech. Factory proof stamped on top of barrel and receiver with three line model/trade mark information on the upper tang and serial number on frame underside. Saddle ring mounted on left side of receiver. Nicely figured smooth walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Lot 24

Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1924. Pinned blade and folding ladder sights, with two line address/patent date marking and "25-20 W.C.F." stamped on the left barrel side and factory proof on top of the barrel and receiver. The three line model, maker and trademark information is present on the upper tang with serial number on underside of the receiver. Saddle staple with ring mounted on left side of the receiver. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 25

Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1922. Blade front and sporting rear sight and full length magazine. Standard two line address/patent date marking and "25-20 W.C.F." on upper left barrel flat with factory proof on top of barrel and receiver. Three line model, make and trademark information is stamped on upper tang with serial number on bottom of receiver. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 26

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1906 in the very desirable 44 WCF. Pinned blade and folding ladder sights with full magazine and two barrel bands. Top of barrel has the two line Winchester address/patent date marking followed by a factory proof ahead of the rear sight and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. Upper tang has the three line model/Winchester trademark information and underside of the frame has the serial number. Saddle ring on the left receiver side. Smooth forearm and straight grip with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 27

Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1908. Blade front sight (missing bead) and buckhorn rear sight with button magazine tube. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent date, "25-20 W.C.F." on the left at the breech, and the factory proof is on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Three line model, maker, and trademark marking on the upper tang and the serial number on the bottom of the receiver. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with metal forearm tip and smooth crescent steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 28

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1910. Standard nickel steel marking on the left rear of the barrel as well as "30 U.S.", two line address/patent marking on the left side of the receiver and the serial number on the lower tang. Blade front, Marble's semi-buckhorn rear and adjustable receiver mounted Lyman peep sight. Blue finish and mounted with a smooth forearm, with Schnabel tip and ebony insert, and straight grip stock with an iron crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 U.S.

Lot 29

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1902. Raised Lyman beaded blade front sight and adjustable sporting type rear sight. The barrel is marked with two line address marking on top ahead of the rear sight, "33 W.C.F." behind the rear sight, and the two line nickel steel/smokeless powder marking on the left side. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-" and the lower tang is marked with the serial number and two line patent dates marking. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with iron forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Lot 30

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1919. Marble pinned blade front and ladder rear sights with full magazine, two barrel bands and saddle ring mounted on left side of receiver. Left side of barrel has the two line address/patent date marking, two line nickel steel marking, and ".30 W.C.F.", with factory proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Upper tang has three line model/trademark information with serial number on frame underside. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate and non-factory sling swivel eyelets.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

Lot 31

Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1897. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address ahead of the rear sight, the left rear is marked with the two line nickel steel marking and the top flat at the breech is marked "30 W.C.F.". Replacement Stewart front sight, three leaf rear (middle 100 yard leaf absent), and short range tang mounted peep sight. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate, full magazine tube and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel end cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 32

Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1904. The special order features include the half octagon barrel, uncheckered plain pistol grip stock, and shotgun style buttplate. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent date marking and "38 W.C.F." Beach front sight and tang peep sight with the rear sight having been removed (now absent). Full length magazine tube with smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered Winchester hard rubber shotgun style buttplate, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, and iron forend cap.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

Lot 33

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle with Threaded Muzzle

Produced in 1903. Equipped with a Lyman white bead front sight and Lyman 2-leaf folding rear sight, along with interrupted threading on the muzzle, possibly to accept a Maxim silencer. The receiver has been fitted with a Lyman Model 38 adjustable peep sight. Smooth straight grip stock with an ebony insert Schnabel tip forearm and smooth buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 35 WCF

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Lot 34

Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1920 with a button magazine and half-octagon barrel. Marble Sheard blade front sight and Lyman receiver peep sight with the rear sight removed (Marble's filler block added). The upper left barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent date, two line nickel steel marking, and "25-35 W.C.F." The factory proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver. The upper tang has the three line mode/trademark information and the frame underside has the serial number. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

Lot 35

Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1892 with a special order 26 inch part octagon barrel. Blade front sight with non-factory two leaf rear sight (1 folding leaf and 1 fixed leaf with elevator absent) and an unidentified tang peep sight made for windage and elevation. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address ahead of the rear sight and "38-56" at the breech with the two line, two patent dates marking along with the serial number on the lower tang. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-56 WCF

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Lot 36

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1903, this particular example is a Third Model with the distinctive integral dust cover rail. Blade front sight is absent and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/King's Improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight, and "32 W.C.F." at the breech. The brass elevator is marked "32 CAL". The model designation is marked on the upper tang and the serial number on the lower tang. All blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever, and mounted with a smooth forearm with iron end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 37

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1902. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/ 1894 patent date ahead of the rear sight and "38-55" at the breech end and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame. Dovetailed blade front sight, single folding leaf rear sight, and a short range tang mounted peep sight. All blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle Chambered for the Very Desirable 405 Winchester Cartridge with Cody Letter

Lot 38

Winchester 95 Rifle 405 WCF

This potent .405 WCF chambered Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1905. The rifle is chambered for the rare and very desirable .405 Winchester cartridge. The left side of the barrel is marked with the two line nickel steel/smokeless powder marking, the top of the barrel at the breech is marked with the Winchester oval proof and "405 W.C.F.". The left side of the receiver is marked with the two line address/patent dates, the upper tang with the three line model, maker trademark marking and the serial number is on the lower tang. Ramped blade front sight with ivory bead and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, and mounted with a smooth forearm with ebony forend insert and replacement straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate. The accompanying Cody letter verifies the serial number, rifle configuration, 405 caliber, that the rifle was received in the warehouse on February 3, 1906, and that on August 9, 1906 a shotgun buttstock and rubber buttplate were added and it was shipped out on the same day. (Not as currently configured).

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 405 WCF

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Lot 39

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

This Second Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle, with the dust cover guide rail secured to the receiver with two screws was manufactured in 1881 with the barrel and magazine tube subsequently shortened. German silver blade front sight and D.W. King buckhorn rear sight on a barrel marked with the two line address/patent dates marking. The upper tang is marked "MODEL. 1876." and the serial number is marked on the lower tang with "45-60" on the brass cartridge elevator. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a steel end cap and crescent buttplate with compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

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Lot 40

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Produced in 1907. Lyman blade front sight (minus bead), buckhorn rear sight, tang peep sight, and a full length magazine. The top barrel flat has the two line address/patent dates marking, with the upper left flat marked with the two line nickel steel/smokeless powder marking and "30 W.C.F.", with factory proofs on the receiver and barrel. Blue with casehardened buttplate and lever. Smooth straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 41

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Made in 1901. German silver blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with the two line address on top of barrel ahead of the rear sight, caliber behind the rear sight. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1894 / WINCHESTER / PAT. AUG. 21, 1894" and the serial number is marked on the bottom front of the receiver. Saddle ring and stud mounted on the left side of the receiver, full magazine and smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Lot 42

Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1906, with special order features such as button magazine and shotgun style buttplate. Replacement beaded blade front with semi-buckhorn rear sights and barrel tapped for sight mounting behind and ahead of the rear sight (4 holes in total). The left side of the barrel is marked with the model, trademark, and serial number with the right side having the two line address marking. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and smooth shotgun style iron buttplate. Sling swivels mounted on barrel and buttstock with leather sling.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 43

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Carbine

Made in 1917. Dovetail blade front and semi-buckhorn rear sight, with the two line address and trademarks on the barrel, and the three line upper tang marking. 2/3 length tubular magazine with patented fold out handle. Plain straight grip stock and forearm with iron forearm cap and carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 44

Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1888, this Third Model 1873 rifle was subsequently custom embellished. Blued with gold washed receiver. The sides of the receiver feature a scroll and punch dot engraved motif which continues on the game scene engraved side plates. The left side plate has a stag and the right side plate has a peacock. A heart border motif is featured on the frame sides, around the hammer, and on the chamber. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" with the serial number on the lower tang and "32 CAL" on the brass cartridge elevator. Blade front and buckhorn rear sights on a barrel marked with the two line address/patent dates marking (partially visible) and a restamped "32 WCF". Full length magazine with custom nicely figured checkered walnut forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 45

Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1883 and shipped on September 1, 1884. The unmarked replacement round barrel has German silver front and semi-buckhorn rear sights and gauges at .40 caliber and the brass lifter is marked "40-60". Short magazine and Third Model type dust cover. The rifle features a deep relief floral scroll engraving on the frame, side plates, lever, and forend cap, with wedges of scrollwork at the muzzle and breech. The sides of the receiver have a buffalo in a circle, with a bear on the left side plate, a ram's head on the right side plate, and mountain goat head on the dust cover. Upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876", serial number on lower tang, and original caliber marking on the brass cartridge elevator. All blue finish with nicely figured checkered walnut replacement forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40/60

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Lot 46

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 45-90 WCF

Manufactured in 1898 in the desirable .45-90 WCF caliber. Blade front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight with the two line address ahead of the rear sight and "45-90 W.C.F." at the breech. Upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-" and the lower tang has the patent dates marking and the serial number. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Lot 47

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Shipping Crate

Manufactured in 1915. Blade front sight and rear sight absent (dovetail slot unfilled), with a full length magazine and Marble tang peep sight. Barrel has the two line address/patent marking on the left side along with "25-20 W.C.F." at the breech. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with steel forend cap and crescent buttplate. Complete with a wooden shipping crate. The lid of the crate has a shipping label from Lt. Joseph L. Rummel, San Francisco, California, which is signed to certify that "enclosed articles were legally acquired" and articles were "gifts from a member of the Armed Forces of the United States". The forwarding shipping label gives the name Lt. William H. Stanley, Englewood, New Jersey. There is a New York Customs duties label and eight 50 cent U.S. stamps also on the lid.

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 48

Antique Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1896. Lyman beaded blade front sight and replacement buckhorn rear sight, with full length magazine tube. Top barrel flat has the two line address and "25-20 W.C.F.", upper tang has the three line model/patent marking, frame underside has the serial number, and takedown lever has the 1893 patent date. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 49

Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1923. Marble Sheard No. 6 pinned beaded blade front and three leaf rear sight. Top of barrel has the two line address/patent date marking and "38-55", with a factory proof on top of the barrel and receiver. Upper tang has three line model, maker, and trademark information with serial number on frame underside. Full length magazine, two barrel bands, and saddle ring on left receiver side. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 Win

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Lot 50

Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine

This is a Winchester Fourth Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine that was manufactured in 1891. The carbine has the iron buttplate found on late production Model 1866 rifles and carbines. The 20-inch round barrel has two barrel bands with a block iron front sight and folding leaf rear sights. The left side of the receiver has a staple-mounted saddle ring. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER-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 "44 B" is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. "44 CAL." is inscribed on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The serial number is located on the lower receiver tang behind the loading lever latch. Blue barrel and magazine tube, casehardened hammer and lever and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with steel carbine buttplate with compartment, (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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