Premier Firearms Auction #60

December 08, 2013

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Premier Firearms Auction #60

December 08, 2013

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Exceptionally Scarce Special Order/Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Factory Documentation

Lot 1

Winchester 1886 Rifle 33 WCF

This is an excellent example of a rare Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 takedown lever action rifle chambered in the, then, hot new 33 WCF cartridge. This rifle was manufactured in late 1904, received in the Winchester factory warehouse in Feb 1904. It was shipped out under order 219666 on 18, Feb 1904. This cartridge was first produced in late 1902 making this rifle an early chambering for this new high velocity cartridge. As noted this rifle exhibits several deluxe features, such as the pistol grip stock, deluxe/fancy walnut stock and forend, with the highly desirable takedown feature, full magazine, shotgun style butt. The Winchester factory letter validates all these features except that it states it has a rubber buttplate, with this rifle clearly having a standard steel checkered buttplate (a.k.a. M70 style buttplate). The top of the barrel is roll stamped in two lines with "MANUFACTURED BY THE/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A-" ahead of the rear sight, with, "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" on the left rear side of the barrel in front of the takedown collar. The caliber designation "33 W.C.F." is stamped on the top of the barrel at the breech. As noted the buttstock and forend are made from a beautiful set of extra fancy burl walnut stock, with matching figure on both sides. The pistol grip has the standard black hard rubber, embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS" grip cap with both having been factory checkered. It is fitted with a special order Lyman hunting front sight with ivory insert and a low profile, adjustable sporting rear sight. The upper receiver tang is roll stamped "-MODEL 1886-". The lower tang is stamped with the 1884 and 1885 patent dates and the serial number "130031" in script numerals.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Lot 2

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1924. Blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights with standard two line Winchester address and patent markings on the barrel with "32 WCF" caliber marking. Winchester proofmarks on barrel and receiver. Mounted with a nicely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate and metal endcap.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action .22 Long Chambered Rifle with Set Trigger

Lot 4

Winchester 1873 Rifle 22 L

Manufactured in 1887. This Third Model 1873 rifle has the integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The rifle features a full length magazine, blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/King's improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight and "22 LONG" at the breech. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "22 CAL/LONG", the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang behind the lever catch. The rifle is equipped with a special order single set trigger. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 L

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Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine in Scarce .25-35 WCF Chambering

Lot 5

Winchester 1894-Carbine 25-35 WCF

This example was manufactured in 1897. It has a pinned blade front sight and a two leaf flip up rear sight. The barrel has the first style markings and the tang is marked "MODEL 1894/-WINCHESTER-/PAT. AUG. 21. 1894". Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with checkered steel buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

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Lot 6

Vintage Boxed Rifle Ammunition

1) Unopened Winchester .38 Short Rimfire. 2) Kynoch Limited .32 Win., all cartridges (50) have the "KYNOCH 32/20" head stamp. 3) Winchester .32 Long, all cartridges (50) have the "H" head stamp. 4) Rare full patch Winchester .22 Win. Hornet, all cartridges (50) have the "SUPER SPEED HORNET" head stamp. 5) Winchester .22 Long Shot, all cartridges (49) have the "H" head stamp. 6) Winchester .22 Hornet Soft Point, all cartridges (45) without head stamps. 7) Winchester .22 Single Shot grooved cartridges (41) without head stamps. 8) Unopened Winchester .22 Short Rimfire.

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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver in 45-70 Caliber

Lot 7

Winchester 1886 Rifle 45-70

Manufactured in 1897 in desirable 45-70 caliber. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN, U.S.A.", "45-70" is marked on top at the breech. "-MODEL 1886-" on the upper tang and the serial number on the lower tang behind the lever, and "PAT, OCT. 14, 1884/JAN. 20, 1885" directly behind the trigger. Dovetailed German silver blade front sight and folding leaf rear sporting sight graduated to 1,000 yards. Full magazine tube and smooth forearm with an iron end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 8

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 25-35 WCF

Manufactured in 1902 in the desirable 25-35 WCF caliber. Blade front sight, three leaf rear sight and full length magazine tube. The top barrel flat has the two line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight with the two line nickel steel marking and "25-35" on the upper left flat and "25-35 W.C.F." on the top flat. The upper tang has the three line model/trade mark information. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with iron forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

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Lot 9

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle

Manufactured in 1888, Third Model 1873 rifle with the integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. Full length magazine, blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The barrel has the two line address/patent date marking and "44 W.C.F." The brass cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL" and the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873". Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate with compartment. The four piece cleaning rod is included in butt.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Caliber

Lot 10

Winchester 1894 Rifle 38-55 WCF

Manufactured 1898. Full length magazine tube, brass blade front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The top of the barrel has the two line address marking and "38-55". The upper tang is fitted with a short range peep sight. Nicely figured straight grain walnut forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 WCF

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Lot 11

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1889, Third Model 1873 rifle with the integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. Full length magazine, blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The barrel has the two line address/patent date marking. Caliber marking on the barrel and brass cartridge elevator (traces). The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873". Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included). The included copy of a Winchester Gun Museum letter confirms the caliber, barrel length and plain trigger and it was shipped on October 18, 1889.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 12

Winchester Model 1887 10 Gauge Lever Action Shotgun

Manufactured in 1892. The left side of the receiver is marked with the large "WRACo" monogram and the lower tang is marked with the two line address/patent dates. The top breech end of the barrel is marked "10" and the Winchester "WP" oval proof on the left side. Directly below the monogram and on each side of the stock at the buttplate are period stamped "CASS" (origin and significants unknown). Single brass bead sight and 3 inch chamber. Smooth two slab walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with checkered iron buttplate. The length of pull is 13 inches.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 13

Collector's Lot of Antique Reloading Tools

1) Lyman Ideal 310 tool with box and dies for .25-35 jacketed bullets. 2) Winchester Model 1882 .38 WCF reloading tool with decapping pin in original box and a Winchester .38 WCF bullet mold. 3) Winchester 1894 .32 W.S. reloading tool. 4) Winchester Model 1882 .32 WCF reloading tool. 5) Winchester .32-165 bullet mold. 6) Winchester Model 1894 .38-70 reloading tool. 7) Winchester .38-55 bullet mold. 8) Winchester Model 1882 .38 WCF reloading tool.

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First Year Production Winchester Model 1895 Flat Side Lever Action Rifle Serial Number 203

Lot 14

Winchester 95 Rifle 30 U.S.

Manufactured 1895 the first year of production. The included Cody Firearms Museum research request confirms the caliber and rifle configuration and that it was shipped on April 24, 1896. This is 1 of the only 5,000 manufactured with the flat sided receiver. This solid frame rifle is equipped with a blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A." ahead of the rear sight and "30 U.S." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/MODEL 1895" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Directly behind the trigger is marked "PAT NOV. 5, 1895/-- NOV. 12, 1895 --". It is fitted with a smooth tapered forearm with an ebony forend insert and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 U.S.

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Lot 15

Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1894. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address ahead of the rear sight and "45-70" stamped over "40-82" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886", and the lower tang is marked with the two line, two patent dates directly behind the trigger and the serial number behind the lever. Dovetailed brass blade front and adjustable buck horn sporting rear sight. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, full length magazine and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 16

Winchester Model 92 Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1924. Pinned Lyman front sight, folding ladder rear sight, full length magazine and saddle ring staple with ring. The left side of the barrel has the two line address/patent dates followed by "25-20 W.C.F." with the factory proof on the barrel and receiver. Upper tang has the three line Model 92/trademark information. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 17

Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1898 and later factory rebarreled. The included Cody Firearms Museum research request states that the rifle was originally chambered for 38-55 caliber and was shipped on October 9, 1901. Blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel with Winchester factory "WP" oval proof and factory rebarreled proof. Upper left barrel flat has the two line address/patent date marking and "38-55" and the upper tang has the three line model/patent dates. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Lot 18

Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle

Manufactured in 1892. The top flat of the number 1 barrel is marked the two line address/patent marking on the upper left flat head of the rear sight with "32 W.C.F." at the breech and is fitted with a blade front sight and elevation buckhorn rear sight. Winchester oval proof on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The lower tang has the patent date and the serial number. Straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate and forearm with an ebony tip inlay.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 19

Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1927. Pinned Marble 894 blade front sight, ladder rear sight, full length magazine and saddle ring staple with ring. The left side of the barrel has the Winchester legend with the right side has the two line address. The upper tang has the three line model/trade mark information. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Desirable Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Scarce 38-70 Caliber

Lot 20

Winchester 1886 Rifle 38-70

Manufactured in 1894. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address ahead of the rear sight and "38-70 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "--MODEL 1886 --", the lower tang is marked with the two line patent marking directly behind the trigger and the serial number behind the lever. Blade front sight, adjustable buckhorn rear sight and smooth walnut forearm with steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-70

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Lot 21

Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1907. Dovetail blade front sight, elevation adjustable semi buckhorn rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent date ahead of the rear sight and "32 W.C.F." at the breech. The Winchester proof is marked ahead of the caliber marking and on top of the receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK". Smooth forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-70 Caliber with Casehardened Receiver

Lot 22

Winchester 1886 Rifle 45-70

Manufactured in 1890. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address and "45-70" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-Model 1886-" and the 1884/1885 patent dates and serial number are on the lower tang. Blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 10. Smooth walnut forearm with a steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 23

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle

Manufactured in 1888, Third Model 1873 rifle with the integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. Full length magazine, set trigger, blade front sight and modified elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat has the two line address/patent date marking and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873". Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate with compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 24

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in 25-20 WCF Caliber

Manufactured in 1911. Blade front sight, adjustable buckhorn rear sight and full length magazine. The upper left barrel flat has the two line address/patent marking and "25-20" W.C.F.", Winchester proof on the barrel and receiver and the upper tang has the three line Model 1892 marking. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate and forend cap.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Caliber

Lot 25

Winchester 1894 Rifle 38-55

Manufactured in 1903. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent marking and "38-55" at the breech. The Winchester proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver. The upper tang is marked with the three line model/trade mark information. Lyman blade front sight, elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight and full length magazine tube. The takedown latch has the 1893 patent marking. The forearm and straight grip stock are walnut with a highly attractive grain pattern. The included Winchester Gun Museum letter confirms the caliber, octagon barrel, plain trigger, takedown, lyman fron and rear sights and "fancy" stock and it was shipped on August 31, 1905.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Lot 26

Vintage Winchester Boxed Rifle Ammunition

1) Winchester 44-40 (blue box), all 50 cartridges have the "WRACO 44 WCF" head stamp. 2) Winchester 44-40 (red and yellow box), all 50 cartridges have the "WRA 44-40 WIN" head stamp. 3) Winchester 44-40 (yellow label two piece box), 50 cartridges either have "WRACO 44 COLT" head stamp or are without a head stamp.

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Desirable Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 27

Winchester 1873 Carbine 44-40

Manufactured in 1875. This First Model 1873 Winchester carbine features the distinctive dust cover held in place by grooved guides on either side of the top of the receiver, checkered oval finger grip on top of the dust cover and the lever latch with the visible screw threads. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/Kings Improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight, the upper tang is marked "MODEL. 1873" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The rifle is correctly absent of caliber markings. Front sight integral with the barrel band and two leaf folding rear sight. Full length magazine tube, blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate, with buttstock compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-90 Caliber

Lot 28

Winchester 1886 Rifle 45-90

Manufactured in 1898. The included Cody Firearms fax record confirms rifle type, caliber, octagon barrel and special order double set triggers. The rifle was received in the warehouse on October 20, 1900 and shipped on October 22, 1900. Blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and full length magazine tube. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address ahead of the rear sight and "45-90 WCF" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-" and the lower tang has the serial number and two line patent date marking. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90

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Lot 29

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action .22 Short Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1884. This is a desirable .22 short chambered example of a Third Model Winchester 1873 takedown rifle (scarce feature) with the distinctive integral dust cover rail. The rifle is equipped with a blade front sight, two leaf folding rear sight and full length magazine. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight and "22 CAL" at the breech. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "22 CAL/SHORT" (traces remain). The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873". Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Lot 30

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1915. The left side of the barrel towards the breech is stamped with the two line nickel steel marking and "30 ARMY" with the factory proof on top of the barrel and receiver. The left side of the receiver has the two line address/patent date marking with the three line model/trade mark information on the upper tang. Front blade sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and smooth forearm with ebony tip insert and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30-40

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Lot 31

Winchester Deluxe Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1910. Lyman blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights. The upper left barrel flat is marked with the two line address and 1884 patent date ahead of the rear sight and "25-20 W.C.F." at the breech. The Winchester oval proof is marked on the top barrel flat and receiver at the breech. Three line model/maker/trade mark marking on the upper tang and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. Full length magazine tube, blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever, and mounted with a multi-point checkered fancy grain walnut forearm and deluxe straight grip checkered stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 32

Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1908 and subsequently returned to the factory. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the proof steel, Model 94, trade mark and caliber information, and Winchester oval proof is marked on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three line model, maker, trade mark marking and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. Dovetailed blade front and adjustable buck horn sporting rear sight and full length tube magazine. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in Desirable 38-55 WCF

Lot 33

Winchester 1894 Carbine 38-55

Manufactured in 1920. Pinned blade front sight (replacement), ladder rear sight, two barrel bands, saddle ring staple with ring on the left receiver side and full length magazine. Barrel has the two line address/patent marking, two line nickel steel marking and "38-55", all on the left side. The receiver and barrel have the Winchester factory proof. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Lot 34

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1883. This Third Model Rifle has the dust cover guide rail integrally machined to the receiver, full length magazine, blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two line address/patent dates marking as well as "CAL 45-60" at the breech. The brass cartridge elevator is stamped "45-60" and the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with steel forend cap and crescent buttplate with compartment (without cleaning rod).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

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Lot 35

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

This Third Model 1873 Winchester Rifle features the machined dust cover guide as part of the receiver. The factory letter confirms the octagon barrel and plain trigger. The rifle was received in the warehouse on July 2, 1884 and shipped on August 4, 1884, order number 1404. The rifle has a blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and full length magazine. The barrel has the two line address/patent marking and the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873". The brass cartridge elevator has the caliber marking. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate featuring a compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 36

Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Rifle in 25-20 WCF Caliber

Manufactured in 1923. Lyman blade front sight, filler block in the rear sight slot and Lyman receiver sight. The left side of the barrel has the two line address/patent date marking and "25-20 W.C.F.", Winchester factory proof on the barrel and receiver at the breech and the upper tang has the three line Model 92 marking. Full length magazine and smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 37

Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1895. The upper tang has the three line Model 1892 marking. The barrel has the Model 92 legend on the upper left flat, the two line address on the upper right flat and the Winchester factory rebarreled proof on the top flat. Blade front sight with a filler block in the rear sight slot, smooth forearm and straight grip stock and checkered Winchester hard rubber shotgun buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 38

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1903. Sheard blade front sight, elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight and full length magazine. The upper left barrel flat is stamped with the two line address/patent date marking, two line nickel steel marking and "32-40". The barrel and receiver have the Winchester factory oval proof. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with iron forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Lot 39

Winchester Model 1894 Reloading Tool in Original Box with Instru

Manufactured for reloading 32-40 cartridges. With depriming punch, the original box and instruction sheet.

Has Box

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Lot 40

Early Production New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle

Henry lever action rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., in 1862. The rifle has the distinctive gun metal brass frame and crescent buttplate and blue 24-inch octagon barrel with integral magazine. The hammer, trigger and loading lever are color casehardened. The straight grain, black walnut stock has a low-luster varnish finish. The rifle has the distinctive early features which include: (1) alternate rear sight dovetail on the frame, (2) buttplate with rounded heel, (3) serial numbered buttplate and stock screws, (4) first style, folding leaf rear sight with "100" yard marking on the base and "1000" yard marking on the top of the leaf below the center notch, (5) first style, half-moon nickel silver front sight leaf, (6) small magazine cartridge follower and (6) straight follower cut in the frame for the small cartridge follower. The butt trap contains an original four-piece, jointed hickory cleaning rod. The rifle is not fitted with a sling swivel on the stock or sling hook loop on the left side of the barrel. Sling swivels were extra cost, special order items on early production Henry rifles. The serial number, "638", is visible: (1) on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the frame, (2) on the lower left side of the tang beneath the stock, (3) on the inside of the upper stock tang inlet, (4) on the inside of the buttplate at the heel. The fitted buttplate screws and upper and lower tang screws all have the rifle serial number stamped on the shank. All of the visible serial numbers match. The top of the barrel is stamped with the first pattern, short legend "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACTURED BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS.CO. NEWHAVEN CT." in two lines. The legend uses Gothic (non-serifed) letters for "NEWHAVEN" and Roman (serifed) letters for the remainder of the marking. The New Haven Arms Co., manufactured approximately 1,300 Henry rifles in 1862 as Oliver Winchester struggled to build a market for his advanced 15-shot repeating rifle. In 1863 and 1864 the advantages of the sustained firepower became apparent and large numbers of Henry rifles were purchased by individual Federal soldiers. Experts believe that most Henry rifles manufactured between 1862 and 1865 were purchased by individual soldiers and saw some Civil War service. Henry rifles were especially popular with soldiers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan regiments in the Western armies.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-70 Caliber with Special Order Features

Lot 41

Winchester 1886 Rifle 45-70

Manufactured in 1897. Marble-Sheard black painted brass blade front sight, with a filler block in the rear sight dovetail and a Lyman 56 peep sight mounted on the receiver. The top of the barrel is marked with the 2-line address between the sights and "45-70/N.S." at the breech. The blue receiver is marked "-Model 1886.-" on the upper tang, with the 2-line patent dates on the lower tang and a casehardened lever and hammer. Checkered fancy walnut pistol grip stock, with a button magazine, hard rubber grip cap and a checkered flat Winchester buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 42

Desirable Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1885, this Third Model 1873 carbine has the distinctive dust cover rail integral to the top of the receiver. It features a fixed front sight and a folding ladder carbine rear sight. The top of the barrel has the standard two line address/King's improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" and the serial number is on the lower tang. There is a saddle ring and staple mounted on the left side of the receiver and it is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with an iron carbine buttplate with compartment

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in 32-40 Caliber with Scabbard

Lot 43

Winchester 1894-Carbine 32-40

Manufactured in 1912. Pinned blade front sight, ladder rear sight, full length magazine and saddle ring staple with ring. The barrel has the two line address/patent marking and "32-40" on the left side. The factory proof is on the barrel and receiver. The upper tang has the three line model/trade mark information. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate. With a leather scabbard.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Lot 44

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1886, this particular example is a Third Model with the distinctive integral dust cover rail. Equipped with a blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight with full length magazine. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/King's Improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight and "32 CAL" at the breech. "32 CAL" also appears on the brass elevator. 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.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 45

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1916. Blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, saddle ring staple with ring, two barrel bands and full length magazine. The left side of the barrel has the two line address/patent date and two line nickel steel/smokeless powder markings followed by "30 W.C.F.". Factory oval proof on the barrel and receiver at the breech and three line model/trade mark information on the upper tang. All blue finish and smooth forearm and straight grip stock with carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

Price Realized:

Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with 30 Inch Barrel and Set Trigger

Lot 46

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 WCF

This is an example of a Third Model 1873 lever action rifle with a special order 30 inch octagon barrel and set trigger. It has the dust cover guide integral to the receiver found on the Third Model. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line New Haven address and King's Improvement patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "44 CAL" (faint) at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The caliber marking is very faint on the brass cartridge elevator. Beaded blade front (replacement) and adjustable semi buckhorn rear (missing elevator) sights. Smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Information provided by the consignor states that the Cody factory records verify the rifle's configuration, 30 inch octagon barrel and set trigger and that the rifle was received in the warehouse on June 25, 1884 and shipped on October 26, 1884, order number 12856.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle Inscribed George W. Cook

Lot 47

Winchester 1885-Rifle 32-40

Manufactured in 1896. The no. 3 barrel has the two line address ahead of the rear sight slot and "32-40" at the breech. Lyman front sight, filler block in the rear dovetail slot and tang peep sight. Smooth forearm with ebony insert and smooth straight grip stock with crescent buttplate. The left side of the forearm is stamped "GEORGE W. COOK". A simple internet search discovered a George Washington Cook (November 10, 1851 - December 18, 1916) who was a U.S. Representative from Colorado. More research should be done on the aforementioned individual to determine if he was the original owner of this rifle.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Rare Antique, Deluxe, Gold-Plated, Engraved, Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 48

Winchester 1892-Carbine 44-40 WCF

Winchester Model 1892 carbine with Cody Firearms Records Office Letter. The letter states that this carbine was shipped from Winchester on March 4, 1898. The letter describes the carbine features as: "Caliber 44, Fancy Checkered Stock" and "Bright Frame Butt Plates & Bands". This means that the gun was shipped absent of finish for engraving outside of factory. The carbine has a standard block mounted front sight behind the upper barrel band, folding leaf rear sight graduated to 200 yards (20), staple mounted saddle ring on the left side of the frame and a solid carbine style buttplate. The receiver, rear portion of the barrel, both barrel bands and heel of the buttplate are decorated with well executed scroll engraving on a punch-dot background. The barrel bands and receiver are gold washed or gold plated. The stock and forearm are highly figured fancy grain walnut with a piano finish and Winchester "Style H" checkering. The factory notation "Bright Frame Butt Plates & Bands" indicates that the carbine was shipped unfinished for outside engraving and finishing. The engraving is high quality but slightly less delicate than Winchester factory work. The top of the barrel is engraved "SEBASTIAN SALINAS" in block letters above the lower barrel band. An illegible military style cartouche and the rack number "213" are neatly stamped on both sides of the stock just above the buttplate. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "MANUFACTURED BY THE/- WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.-" between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The caliber "44 W.C.F." is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver in an engraved oval surrounded by scrollwork. The serial number "80444" is stamped across the bottom of the receiver in an engraved oval. "MODEL 1892./-WINCHESTER-/PAT. OCT. 14. 1884." is roll-stamped in three lines on the upper receiver tang. The marking is surrounded by an engraved double line border. The engraving, deluxe stock and forearm and gold finish indicate that this carbine was the property of a wealthy individual or an important military or political figure. The rack numbers and cartouches on the stock indicate that the carbine subsequently saw military service; probably in Mexico during the revolutions and political upheavals during the early 20th Century. Research could reveal the identity of Sebastian Salinas and provide clues to the history of this unique carbine.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Fine Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Caliber

Lot 49

Winchester 1894 Rifle 38-55 WCF

Manufactured 1895, the second year of production. Full length magazine tube, Lyman ivory beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two line address and "38-55" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1894/-Winchester-/PAT. AUG. 21. 1894". Smooth nicely figured straight grain walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 WCF

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Lot 50

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .33 WCF Caliber Rifle

Manufactured in 1906. The left side of the barrel has the two line address/patent marking followed by the two line nickel steel/smokeless powder marking and "33 W.C.F.". The Winchester factory oval proof is on top of the barrel and receiver. The upper tang has the three line model/trade mark information and the lower tang has the patent dates and the serial number. Raised Lyman beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and full length magazine. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Lot 51

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

This Third Model 1873 rifle has the integral dust cover rail and was manufactured in 1888. Full length magazine, shortened blade front sight and replacement elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat has the two line address/patent marking and "44 W.C.F." with the upper tang marked "MODEL 1873" and cartridge elevator marked "44 CAL". Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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