Premier Firearms Auction #64

April 24, 2015

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Premier Firearms Auction #64

April 24, 2015

This auction has ended.

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Special Order Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with Pistol Grip Stock

Lot 1

Winchester - 1890-Rifle

Manufactured in 1902. Beaded blade Lyman front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight (marked with the 1901 patent marking) and marble tang peep sight. The top barrel flat has the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight with "22 LONG" marked at the breech. The lower tang is marked with the serial number. Grooved rounded forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate and hard rubber Winchester grip cap.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 long

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Lot 2

Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

This is an early production Winchester Model 1890 that was manufactured in 1894 with a casehardened takedown frame and fixed two position globe front and fixed dovetailed notch rear sight on an octagon barrel marked with the two-line New Haven address and "22 WRF" at the breech. The upper tang is fitted with an adjustable peep sight, with the serial number on the lower tang. Mounted with a straight grip stock, casehardened crescent buttplate and hammer and 12 groove slide handle.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 WRF

Excellent Rare and Desirable Winchester Model 62A Gallery Slide Action Rifle with Original Box

Lot 3

Winchester 62A Rifle 22 short

Manufactured in 1958. This is an excellent example of a Model 62A Gallery Rifle chambered for .22 Short only, with a triangular feed cut in the magazine tube. It has dovetailed blade front and adjustable rear sights. The left side of the receiver is factory engraved "WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK". The left side of the barrel has the Winchester legend consisting of the two-line address followed by "-WINCHESTER-/-TRADE MARK-" and "-MODEL 62A-/22 SHORT-". The letter "A" behind the Model number occurred around serial number 98,000 and was due to a change in the breech bolt mechanism resulting in a name change from Model 62 to Model 62A. The matching serial number is marked on the lower tang and bottom front of the receiver. Mounted with a 17 grooved walnut forearm and smooth straight grip stock with a plastic checkered Winchester buttplate. Comes with the original box numbered to the gun with the cardboard partitions and hanging tag.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Exceptional Winchester Model 63 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Original Box

Lot 4

Winchester 63-Rifle 22 LR

This is an exceptional example of a late production Model 63 rifle that was manufactured in 1960. Standard Winchester markings including the Winchester oval proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Beaded dovetail blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights. Grooved receiver top and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered buttplate. Comes with the original box correctly labeled and numbered to the gun with the cardboard partitions, instruction manual and Winchesters hunters pocket guide.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Lot 5

Winchester 63 Rifle 22 LR

This is an exceptional example of a late production Model 63 rifle that was manufactured in 1956. Standard Winchester markings including the Winchester oval proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Beaded dovetail blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights. Smooth receiver top and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered buttplate. Comes with the original box correctly labeled and numbered to the gun with the cardboard partitions and Model 63 hanging tag.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Excellent Winchester Model 74 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Original Box

Lot 6

Winchester 74 Rifle 22 LR

Manufactured in 1948. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the two line address followed by the two line Winchester Trade Mark and "MODEL 74/22 L. RIFLE". The Winchester oval proof is marked on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech and the serial number is on the left front of the receiver. Dovetailed blade front and adjustable rear sporting sights, blue finish and mounted with a one piece smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate. Comes with the original box numbered to the gun, manual and "The Ten Commandments Of Safety" leaflet.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Excellent Late Production Winchester Model 1906 Slide Action Rifle

Lot 7

Winchester 06 Rifle 22 S L L R

Manufactured post 1932 during the last of Model 1906 production which lasted for a few subsequent years. Standard left side barrel markings and caliber marking at the breech, including the Winchester oval proof on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Dovetailed blade front sight and early adjustable rear sporting sight. The upper tang has been fitted with a Lyman adjustable peep sight. Mounted with a 12 groove forearm and smooth straight grip stock with a Winchester checkered hard rubber buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 S L L R

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Lot 8

Winchester Model 62A Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1956 with a fixed blade front, and elevation adjustable rear sights. Fitted with the longer post war 17 groove forearm, and a smooth straight grip stock with a checkered plastic Winchester buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 S L LR

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Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in Scarce and Desirable .22 LR Chambering

Lot 9

Winchester 90 Rifle 22 LR

Manufactured after 1941. With a fixed dovetailed blade and bead front and elevation adjustable rear sporting sight. Features a full blue finish on the receiver and barrel. Standard Winchester markings on the barrel and receiver. Fitted with a 12 groove walnut forearm and smooth straight grip stock, with crescent steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Lot 10

Winchester Model 63 Semi-Automatic Rifle

This rifle replaced the Model 1903 in 1933 and is considered by many to be the best semi-automatic rimfire rifle ever produced. Manufactured in 1949, this example has a dovetail front and elevation adjustable sporting rear sights, and is mounted on a smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with tubular magazine and checkered steel buttplate. The left side of the barrel has the Winchester trade mark information and "MODEL 63 .22 LONG RIFLE/SUPER SPEED AND SUPER X".

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Exceptional and Rare Winchester Model 62 Slide Action Smoothbore Rifle

Lot 11

Winchester 62 Rifle 22 LR

Manufactured in 1948, this rifle is a seldom seen smoothbore of the Winchester Model 62. As with all 62s, this rifle has a take down screw on the left side rear of the frame. It is equipped with a beaded blade front sight and adjustable sporting style rear sight. Below the rear sight on the left it is marked with the Winchester address, trademark, and Model 62 information along with "22 LONG R" and "SMOOTH BORE". The barrel and frame have the standard WP proof marks. The bottom of the frame and lower tang have the serial number. It is fitted with a 17 groove forearm and smooth straight wrist stock with a checkered Winchester buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Lot 12

Rare and Desirable Glass -Winchester Store Display Gun Cabinet

This factory store display cabinet was manufactured circa early 1900s by Walrus Manufacturing Co. of Decatur, Il. for Winchester. (Brass manufactures plaque affixed underneath with this name, also number 6894 stenciled below this on interior side panel.) It is constructed of quarter sawed oak with full Depression glass panels and a cathedral top with glass panels. It stands approximately 73 inches in height on four legs and each side is 18 inches wide. The inside height is approximately 52 inches. There is a full length door (which is stamped "306" on the top). On the inside is a four sided rack which will hold 20 long guns. All four sides of the 5/8 inch thick rack are marked "WINCHESTER" in white and black bordered red letters with black lettered "PATENT APPLIED FOR" on a white background below. On the sides are shelf brackets to accommodate 6 shelves, (not included). The bottom of the case and the inner edge of the rack are lined with green felt. The original gold light metal makers seal is on the base of the cabinet. This style of cabinet is pictured on page 201 in the book "Winchester Rarities" by Kolowski. The book was written approximately 14 years ago.

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Exceptional Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action 300 H&H Magnum Rifle with Original Box

Lot 13

Winchester 70 Rifle 300 H&H Mag

Manufactured in 1954 when the original purchase price with $120.95. The rifle is equipped with a Winchester 103 bead front on a ramp with removable cover and Winchester sporting rear sight. The receiver is tapped for scope/sight mounting. Standard Winchester markings including the factory oval proof on the left side of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The rifle has the original hanging tag and sight tag. Straight receiver tang, polished bolt numbered to gun, late safety and hinged floor plate. The straight comb pistol grip stock features checkering on the forearm and grip area, sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. The factory box numbered to the gun has the cardboard partitions and oiled protected paper. The original instructions are included. The correct box end label is white with blue text. The following items are included with this outstanding pre-64 Model 70: two boxes of Winchester .300 H&H Magnum cartridges, one box of Winchester Olin .300 H&H Magnum brass and a 1958 Winchester Model 70 ad.

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Caliber / Gauge: 300 H&H Mag

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Lot 14

Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 300 Savage

Manufactured in 1947 during the transition period (late 1945-51). Chambered in the very desirable and rare 300 Savage caliber which was available as a special order caliber circa 1944 until sometime in the 1950s. Hooded ramp front sight and adjustable sporting rear sight on a barrel marked with the Winchester legend on the left side. Receiver tapped for scope/sight mounting, polished bolt numbered to gun, clover leaf receiver tang, sling swivels, and transition safety. The checkered pistol grip stock has a checkered steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 300 Savage

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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H Magnum

Lot 15

Winchester 70 Rifle 375 H&H magnum

Manufactured in 1953. Hooded ramp front sight, tapped for a rear sight, Lyman receiver sight and receiver tapped for scope mounting. Winchester factory oval proof on the barrel and receiver and the floor plate is marked "-SUPER GRADE-". Straight receiver tang, late safety, polished bolt numbered to gun and quick release sling swivels. The highly figured and multi-point checkered high comb pistol grip stock has a cheekpiece, ebony forend tip, hard rubber grip cap and solid Winchester recoil pad.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 375 H&H magnum

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Exceptional Signed Engraved Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade 1 of 1000 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle with Display Case

Lot 16

Winchester 70 Featherweight Rifle 270 Win

This rifle has a featherweight style barrel manufactured without sights with one wide and one thin gold wire barrel bands near the muzzle, "1 of 1,000" marked in gold on the right side and an oval Winchester proofmark on top. The action displays nearly full coverage scroll engraving with punch dot backgrounds and gold wire borders and is marked with "UG372" in gold. The bolt and follower are jeweled. The scroll patterns also appear on the bolt knob, black metal grip cap and floor plate which has the head of a big horn sheep and gold wire borders. The left rear of the action is signed Bottega Giovanelli. It is mounted on a fancy American walnut featherweight style stock with full fiddleback grain pattern, extra fancy checkering patterns on the Schnabel forearm and pistol grip area, sling swivel studs, and a Winchester red rubber rifle pad. The rifle comes with a hardwood display case with Winchester plaques, stands for the rifle and velvet lined interior.

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Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 270 Win

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Lot 17

Winchester Model 70 Custom African Edition Bolt Action Rifle

The custom shop proofed rifle features a hooded ramped front blade and a rear adjustable express sights. The receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting. It has standard markings and features. Manufactured with a jeweled bolt. The hinged floor plate features floral scroll engraving with gold highlighted African game animals and marked "AFRICAN/EDITION". Mounted on a multi-point checkered pistol grip stock, engraved trigger guard, sling swivel studs and a solid rubber factory recoil pad.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 458 lott

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Rare Winchester Prototype Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle Serial Number EXP 2 with Detachable Box Magazine

Lot 18

Winchester 70 Rifle 243

This prototype Model 70 bolt action rifle has a ramp beaded blade front sight (no provisions for a hood), an adjustable folding leaf rear sight, a detachable box magazine, and sling swivels. The safety is positioned on the straight type receiver tang. This rifle may be the only such specimen in existence. The top of the receiver is tapped for scope mounting and the serial number "EXP. 2" is marked on the right side of the receiver ring. The right side of the barrel has the caliber marking (".243") at the breech. The top of the receiver and barrel have a Winchester factory proof. There are no other markings. Smooth varnished high comb pistol grip with an oversized serrated hard rubber buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 243

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Winchester Model 70 Fajen Special Edition Bolt Action Rifle in 300 Winchester Magnum with Factory Box

Lot 19

Winchester 70 Rifle 300 Win magnum

Manufactured between 1962 and 1963. Standard markings on barrel and manufactured without sights. The receiver has been drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Fitted with a checkered bolt, jeweled action, hinged floor plate and grooved trigger. Mounted with a one piece checkered Fajen style tiger striped maple pistol grip stock with ebony grip cap and forend, sling swivel studs and a solid rubber factory recoil pad. Complete with original box numbered to gun, papers and hanging tag.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 300 Win magnum

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Lot 20

Rare Winchester Model 70 Mannlicher Bolt Action Rifle

Just over 2,000 Model 70 rifles were manufactured in this variation between 1969 and 1971. It features a ramped and hooded front sight, adjustable Williams rear sight, post 1964 type push feed action with a jeweled bolt and recoil cross pin, and a Mannlicher checkered Monte Carlo stock with sling swivels and a rubber rifle butt pad with white spacer.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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Exceptional Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Skeet Shotgun with Hydro-Coil Stock and Original Box

Lot 21

Winchester 12 Shotgun 12

Manufactured in 1964. The 26 inch barrel has a three pin duck bill rib, a red front bead sight, a nickel mid bead sight, is choked WS-1 and has a 2 3/4 inch chamber. The "W/P" in an oval Winchester proof is stamped next to the left side of the rib on the barrel and receiver. Mounted on the desirable plastic extended forearm and pistol grip Hydro-Coil stock. Length of pull is 14 inches. Comes with the original box numbered to the gun.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Winchester Model 21 Field Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Unique Straight Grip Stock

Lot 22

Winchester 21 Shotgun 12

Formerly from the Peter and Patty Murray collection, this shotgun features a rare straight grip stock and was reportedly used at an English Shooting Club. The barrel features a brass bead front and steel mid bead sights on the concave solid matte rib with 2 3/4 inch chambers and ejectors. The left rear barrel is marked "WINCHESTER 12 GAUGE/2 3/4 CHAM." and the underside of each barrel is marked "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL" with "MOD" on the right and "FULL" on the left. The water table is marked with the Winchester oval proof on the right side and "MADE IN U.S.A. MODEL 21" over the two line address. The barrel flats are also marked with the Winchester oval proof. Matching serial numbers on the upper tang, barrel flat, forearm hardware and forearm wood. Blue finish, single trigger with gold selector, tang mounted automatic safety and mounted with a nicely figured multi point checkered walnut splinter forearm and straight grip stock with a solid Winchester recoil pad. Measurements - Bore Diameter at Muzzle: right 0.72 left 0.69, Choke: cylinder/improved modified, Wall Thickness: 9 inches from breech right .052 left .043, Chamber Length: 2 3/4 inches, Length of Pull: 14 1/8 inches, Drop at Comb: 1 3/8 inches, Drop at Heel: 2 3/8 inches, Cast: on, Toe: neutral, Overall Weight: 7 pounds 6.8 ounces. Comes with the original Peter and Patty Murray Collection red, brass and laminated typed tags.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 42 Skeet Grade Slide Action Shotgun with Solid Rib Barrel

Lot 23

Winchester 42 Shotgun 410

Manufactured in 1933, with a white bead front sight and a steel mid bead sight on the vent rib, choke marked "SKEET" and a 2 1/2 inch chamber. The barrel and takedown ring have a floral scroll engraving at the breech. The left side of the receiver is engraved with floral scroll and a punch dot background, framing a scene of two dogs looking at a flying grouse in a field with trees in the background. The right side is engraved with floral scroll and a punch dot background, framing four ducks in flight over a marsh. Mounted on a nicely figured, multi-point checkered, extended walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a solid Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 410

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Lot 24

Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Skeet Grade Shotgun

Manufactured in 1939. Features a single white bead and brass mid bead sights on a Simmons vent rib barrel that is choked skeet and chambered for 3 inch shells. Barrel is marked with the standard trademark and model markings. Equipped with Skeet grade extended checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. Length of pull is 14 1/8 inches.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 410

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Special Order Kusmit Signed Factory Engraved Winchester Model 21 28 Gauge Skeet Double Barrel Shotgun

Lot 25

Winchester 21 Shotgun 28

This is a beautiful example of a special order factory engraved Skeet Grade Model 21 Shotgun. This shotgun originally came from the Peter and Patty Murray Collection and features floral scroll engraving on the receiver, break lever, trigger guard, forearm hardware and a 1 1/2 inch wedge on the breech end of each barrel. The engraving was done by Master Engraver Nick Kusmit and is signed "NICK KUSMIT" directly ahead of the trigger guard. The shotgun was assembled by Bill Smith, the Custom Shop Manager at the time. The bottom of the receiver is marked "SKEET". The top of the barrel at the breech is marked "MODEL 21 - WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK-28 GAUGE" and the left side is marked with the two line address/patent pending. The underside of each Winchester proof steel barrel is marked "SKEET" and the water table is marked "MADE IN U.S.A. MODEL 21" over the two line address. The water table and barrel flats are marked with the Winchester oval proof. The matching serial number is marked on the upper tang and barrel flat. The water table, lug and barrel flats are jeweled. Concave matte solid rib with a red front bead and a white center bead. Blue finish, gold plated single selective trigger, tang mounted manual safety with gold "SAFE" and mounted with a triple X fancy American black walnut forearm with multi-point fine-line checkering and pistol grip stock with a Winchester hard rubber pistol grip cap and leather covered recoil pad. Measurements - Choke: skeet, Chamber Length: 2 3/4 inches, Length of Pull: 14 1/8 inches, Drop at Comb: 1 1/4 inches, Drop at Heel: 2 inches, Cast: neutral, Toe: out 3/4 inch, Overall Weight: 8 pounds. Comes with the original box with hand written end labels and three interior boxes.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 28

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Lot 26

Fine Winchester Model 1866 Rifle

This Winchester Model 1866 rifle was manufactured in 1881. The rifle has the Fourth Model receiver profile and serial number roll-stamped on the lower tang behind the lever latch. The rifle has a full-octagon barrel and full-length magazine. The barrel has a dove-tail mounted sporting style front sight and a buckhorn sporting style rear sight. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped for a rear sight. The stock has a crescent steel buttplate with sliding brass trap door. The hammer spur has bordered impressed knurling. The barrel, magazine and forearm cap are blued and the hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The serial number "158676" is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the tang screw.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 27

Excellent, Un-Issued Winchester Model 1873 Musket

Winchester Third Model 1873 Musket manufactured circa 1903. The musket has the distinctive 30 inch barrel with full-length forearm, three barrel bands, block front sight base that serves as a lug for a socket bayonet, military style folding leaf rear sight and carbine buttplate. Sling swivels are mounted on the middle barrel band and the stock. The frame has the Third Model integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands and frame have the Winchester commercial blue finish. The hammer, loading lever and buttplate are color casehardened. The oil-finished stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The caliber "44 W.C.F" is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel at the breech. "44 Cal." is roll-stamped in script letters on the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. "-MODEL 1873-" is roll-stamped on the upper tang in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number "570079B" is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the upper tang screw. The musket has the original jointed steel cleaning rod in the butt trap. This musket is one of approximately 700 Model 1873 Muskets shipped to Nicaragua in September 1903. Some of these muskets were apparently never uncrated. During the 1950s these muskets were discovered in the original crates in un-issued condition and were returned to the United States for resale.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Rare Documented Early Production Deluxe Flat Side Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle with Cody Firearms Record

Lot 28

Winchester 1895-Rifle 30 U.S.

The Winchester Model 1895's box magazine was Browning's last Winchester lever action design and his most modern incorporating a fixed box magazine that allowed for the use of pointed bullets and a tough action capable of handling large calibers. The Model 1895 was an instant hit and earned a favorable review from Theodore Roosevelt who used two during his African safari after having experience using others during the Spanish-American War; his son brought along two more. This Model 1895 was serialized on July 29, 1897, according to the included Cody Firearms Records Office fax which also confirms the caliber, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman brass bead front sight and receiver mounted peep sight, and that it was received in the warehouse on August 5, 1897 and shipped out four days later as part of order number 11931. The barrel is marked with the two line address at center and the caliber designation near the breech. It also has a filler block in the rear sight dovetail. The serial number is marked on the lower tang, and the patent information is found just behind the trigger. The upper tang displays the model designation. The deluxe stock has multi-point checkering on the grip, a hard rubber Winchester grip cap, and a crescent buttplate while the forearm is cut with coordinating checkering and fitted with an ebony insert in the Schnabel tip.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 U.S.

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Desirable Winchester First Model 1873 Rifle with Mortised Dust Cover

Lot 29

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44-40 WCF

Manufactured in 1879, this late First Model 1873 Winchester falls near the end of the 1600-31000 serial range and has the mortised dust cover guide rails and dust cover with integral checkered thumb piece. It is equipped with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable sporting rear sights, a smooth straight wrist stock and forearm, and crescent buttplate with compartment. The barrel is marked with the two line address and King's Improvement patent information and the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" in script. The lower tang is marked with the serial number behind the barrel latch.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Lot 30

Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1920, this is a takedown variation of the most successful lever action rifle in history. John Moses Browning's design has scarcely been changed between 1894 and today. The Winchester 94 continues to demonstrate the utility of Browning's design and remains a popular deer rifle. The octagon barrel is equipped with a blade front sight and flattop sporting rear sight and is marked with the two-line patent and address information ahead of the rear sight on the left and with the caliber designation on the left at the breech. The top of the barrel and action have the Winchester WP proof mark. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model and trade mark information and is tapped for peep sight mounting. The serial number is marked on the front of the frame at the bottom. It is mounted on a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40 WCF

Extremely Fine New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic No.1 Pocket Pistol with Rare Silver-Plated Frame

Lot 31

New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Pistol 31 Volcanic

Deluxe Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., circa 1858. This diminutive lever action pistol has a 3 1/2 inch octagon barrel with integral six shot magazine with high polish blue finish and silver-plated brass frame. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened and the two-piece walnut grips have a varnished, piano finish. The barrel has a pinch-top front sight. A fixed rear sight mounted in a dovetail on the frame. The legend "NEW HAVEN CONN. /PATENT FEB. 14. 1854" is roll-stamped in two-lines on the top barrel flat. The serial number, "440" is stamped on the left side of the butt beneath the grips and on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. The omission of the "VOLCANIC" markings on the barrel indicates that this pistol was manufactured after Oliver Winchester assumed control of the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., and reorganized it as the New Haven Arms Co., in April 1857. The New Haven Arms Co. manufactured approximately 850 No. 1 Pocket Pistols between 1857 and 1862. Volcanic pistols and carbines are rare and historically significant firearms. Volcanic firearms combined a self-contained cartridge, integral, spring-loaded magazine and self-cocking lever action in one revolutionary firearm. With improved cartridges the Volcanic action served as the basis for the successful Henry rifle and Winchester Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 rifles. Oliver Winchester's purchase of stock in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., introduced him to firearms manufacturing.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31 Volcanic

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Lot 32

Outstanding Winchester Model 1873 Musket

This Third Model Winchester 1873 Musket was manufactured c. 1902 and has the distinctive 30 inch barrel with full-length forearm, three barrel bands, block front sight base that serves as a lug for a socket bayonet, military style folding leaf rear sight and carbine buttplate. Sling swivels are mounted on the middle barrel band and the stock. The musket has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor and the butt trap contains a four-piece, jointed, steel cleaning rod. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands and receiver have the Winchester commercial blue finish. The loading gate is niter blue. The hammer, loading lever, buttplate and lever latch are color casehardened. The oil-finished stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The caliber "44 W.C.F" is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel behind the rear sight. "44 Cal." is roll-stamped in script letters on the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. "-MODEL 1873-" is roll-stamped on the upper tang in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number "569721B" is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the upper tang screw. This musket appears to be one of approximately 700 Model 1873 Muskets shipped to Nicaragua in September 1903. Some of these muskets were apparently never uncrated and were discovered in the original crates in unissued condition in the 1950s and returned to the United States for resale.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 33

Winchester 1886 Rifle 40-65 WCF

This Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action rifle was manufactured in 1891 and has several special order features including:(1) 26 inch full octagon barrel, (2) half-magazine, (3) Lyman "Jack" front sight with colored bead and (4) single set trigger. The barrel is fitted with a buckhorn style sporting rear sight with screw adjustable center notch. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The rifle has a blued barrel, bolt and loading gate. The receiver, hammer and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum search form which confirms the special order features noted above and states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on September 21, 1891. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "40-65 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL 1886-" in one line, and the lower tang has the 1884 and 1885 patent dates stamped behind the trigger. The serial number "62213" stamped behind the rear tang screw.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-65 WCF

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Lot 34

Rare Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1907 with half length button magazine with full octagon barrel (seldom seen configuration). Equipped with a blade front and a buckhorn rear sights. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent markings ahead of the rear sight. The Winchester factory proofs are marked on the top barrel flat and receiver at the breech behind the caliber marking "25-20 W.C.F." The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK". The serial number is on the underside of the receiver. Casehardened lever and checkered hammer. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with casehardened forend cap and smooth crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Cody Records Form

Lot 35

Winchester 1894 Rifle 30 WCF

According to the included Cody Firearms Museum Records Office form, this Winchester Model 1894 was received in the warehouse on December 31, 1896, as a rifle in .30 W.C.F. with a round barrel, and plain trigger. It was shipped on January 4, 1897, as part of order 1122. The serial number was applied on November 17, 1896. It has a German silver blade front sight, the two-line barrel address, three leaf rear sight, and caliber designation at the breech. The frame has the serial number at the front on the bottom, and the upper tang is marked with the model and patent information. It has a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent rifle buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

Lot 36

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1909, this Model 1894 features a full length magazine, pinned blade front sight, and combination notch and folding ladder rear sight. The left side of the barrel is marked with the two line address and patent information in front of the rear sight and "32-40 W.C.F." at the breech. The top of the frame and barrel at the breech have the Winchester "WP" proof marks. The upper tang is marked with the model and trademark information, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. There is a saddle ring and stud on the left side. It is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a single barrel band and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate. Swivel studs are fitted to the bottom of the barrel band and the bottom of the butt.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32-40 WCF

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Lot 37

Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1925, this Model 92 has the two-line address on the right side of the barrel below the rear sight and the model, trademark, and caliber markings on the left side. The receiver and barrel both have the Winchester proof mark. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 92/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. US PAT OFF & FGN.", and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It features a pinned blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight graduated to 20, full length magazine, saddle ring on the left side rear of the receiver, and is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 405 WCF with Factory Letter

Lot 38

Winchester 1895 Rifle 405 WCF

This rifle was manufactured in 1906, as stated in the included factory letter and is chambered for the very desirable .405 Winchester cartridge. Theodore Roosevelt had a high regard for the .405 Model 1895 and used them during his African safari and numerous other hunting trips. He wrote, "The Winchester stocked and sighted to suit myself is by all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now use it almost exclusively." This example has a beaded blade front sight and an adjustable sporting rear sight. The caliber and nickel steel markings are on the barrel along with the Winchester Proof which is at the breech and on the receiver. The receiver is also marked with the two-line address and patent markings on the left side and the model designation on the upper tang. It is fitted with a smooth straight grip stock with ebony insert in the Schnabel tip forearm and red rubber recoil pad. The factory letter states the rifle was shipped from the warehouse February 21, 1906.

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Caliber / Gauge: 405 WCF

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Lot 39

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1883, this is a Third Model carbine with the dust cover guide rail built into the receiver and serrated edges at the back of the dust cover. It has a blade front sight on a stud, folding ladder rear sight, smooth musket style forearm and straight wrist stock, and a steel carbine buttplate. 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 upper tang is marked "{MODEL. 1876.}" and has been tapped for mounting a peep sight. The serial number is on the rear of the lower tang. It has a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

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Lot 40

Fine Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1890 and chambered for the 40-82 WCF cartridge, this rifle features standard Winchester markings, a full length magazine tube, full octagon barrel with beaded blade and elevation adjustable sporting sights, casehardened frame, and a smooth oil stained forearm and straight wrist stock with a crescent rifle buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 40-82 WCF

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Lot 41

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

This Third Model Winchester Model 1873 was manufactured in 1891 with the integral dust cover rail and a 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 and has the caliber designation "32 W.C.F." at the breech. The bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL." The serial number is stamped in script on the lower tang. It features a German silver blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn sporting rear sight, and it is mounted with a varnished walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 42

Deluxe Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle

Henry lever action rifle that was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company c. November 1864. The rifle has a gold-plated brass receiver and crescent buttplate and is factory engraved. The engraving covers the sides and top of the receiver and butt plate heel and features floral and scroll patterns on a punch-dot background with scallop and line borders. Large flowers are engraved on the both sides of the front of the receiver and a game scene with running deer is engraved on the left side plate. This is standard Henry rifle engraving that was probably executed by the New Haven Arms Company factory engraver, Samuel J. Hoggson. The rifle has the late production features which include: (1) square back, nickel-silver front sight blade, (2) second style barrel legend, (3) large magazine follower and beveled receiver follower cut, (4) sling swivel on the left side of the butt and sling hook loop on the left side of the barrel and (5) buttplate with sharply pointed heel. The folding leaf rear sight has a 900 yard center notch and slide stop screw. The barrel is roll-stamped with the larger, second style, legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO.NEWHAVEN.CT." with all serif letters. The serial number, "7028" is stamped: (1) on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver, (2) on the left side of the lower receiver tang, (3) in the upper tang inlet of the replacement stock and (4) on the inside of the buttplate. All of the visible serial numbers match. The late style, cap head, screws on the butt plate and receiver are correctly not serial numbered. The octagon barrel and integral magazine are blued and the hammer, trigger and lever are color case-hardened. The stock is select, well figured walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle is complete with the late pattern, four-piece, jointed steel, cleaning rod with brass tip and a very rare factory sling with brass buckle and hook.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Lot 43

Outstanding Winchester Model 1895 Carbine

This is an excellent example of a Winchester Model 1895 carbine that was manufactured circa 1920. The carbine features the military style forearm with grasping grooves, military type handguard and folding leaf rear sight. A staple-mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The carbine style buttplate has a sliding steel trapdoor and the butt-trap contains the military style bore brush and thong. The barrel, barrel band, receiver, bolt, magazine, lever and buttplate have the Winchester commercial blue finish. The hand guard, stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a military style oil finish. The top of the receiver is stamped with the Winchester oval "W/P" proof mark above the caliber designation "30/ARMY". The left side of the receiver is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN." in a single line above the 1895-1907 patent dates. The upper tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1895/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OfF & FGN." in three lines. The serial number, "401555" and "B" are stamped across the lower tang behind the trigger. The John M. Browning designed Model 1895 Winchester rifles and carbines featured the unique, non-detachable box magazine and were capable of handling high power smokeless powder cartridges.

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Caliber / Gauge: 30 06

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Rare and Desirable Winchester Express Model 1886 Takedown Rifle in 50-110 W.C.F.

Lot 44

Winchester 1886 Rifle 50-110

This is an excellent example of a desirable 50 Express Caliber Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Rifle that was manufactured in 1901. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted Lyman "Winchester Express" front sight with bead and a sporting style rear sight. A folding peep sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The original shotgun buttplate has been replaced with a later production Winchester rubber recoil pad. The top barrel flat is marked MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A." ahead of the rear sight. The caliber ".50 EX" is stamped at the breech. The lower receiver tang is stamped "-PAT.OCT.14.1884./JAN. 20. 1885-" directly behind the trigger and the serial number "127011" is stamped at the rear. Full length magazine, blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The Winchester .50 Caliber Express cartridge was introduced in 1899 for the Model 1886 Rifle. High velocity smokeless powder versions of the .50 Express cartridge were comparable to some British elephant cartridges.

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Caliber / Gauge: 50-110

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Lot 45

Fine Volcanic Lever Action Navy Pistol

This is a highly desirable example of a Lever Action Navy pistol that was manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., circa.1856. The pistol has a blued six-inch octagon barrel with integral magazine, distinctive brass frame, loading lever with finger hole and two-piece varnished walnut grips. The barrel has steel pinch-back front sight blade. The fixed rear sight is mounted in a dovetail on the top of the frame. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened and the frame is unfinished brass. The two-piece walnut grips have a high polish piano finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the legend: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEWHAVEN CONN. FEB.14. 1854" in three-lines. This legend was the standard marking of the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. (1855-57). The original Volcanic design was based on a Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson patent. The Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., evolved from Smith & Wesson; shirt-maker Oliver Winchester purchased stock in the Volcanic Co., in 1855. In April 1857, Winchester reorganized the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., as New Haven Arms. "Volcanic" was omitted from the barrel markings on guns manufactured after 1857. The serial number "698" is stamped on the right side of the finger lever, on the lower left side of the frame beneath the grips and on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. The Volcanic pistols and carbines were revolutionary and historically significant firearms. The combination of a self-contained primed cartridge, spring loaded magazine and self-cocking lever action was unique in 1855 and with improved cartridges, served as a basis for the Henry and Winchester lever action rifles and carbines. The Volcanic Arms Co. manufactured an estimated 1,200 Navy Pistols with six-inch barrels between 1855 and 1857.

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Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Civil War Henry Lever Action Rifle Issued to the 3rd. Regiment U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry

Lot 46

New Haven Arms Co. Henry Rifle 44 Henry RF

This Henry lever action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., in March 1865 and issued to 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3rd VVI). This rifle is one of 627 Henry rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in 1865. It is identified by serial number as a 3rd VVI rifle on page 76 of "THE HISTORIC HENRY RIFLE" by Wiley Sword. The 3rd VVI rifles were part of a group of Henry, Sharps and Spencer rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department to arm four VVI regiments of the Veteran Volunteer Corps raised in early 1865. These regiments were composed of veteran soldiers armed with the most advanced firearms who would serve as an elite infantry unit. As an incentive for enlistment, the VVI soldiers were authorized to retain their rifles when they mustered out of Federal service. The VVI regiments were organized too late to see any significant action in the Civil War. The 3rd VVI mustered out of service at Camp Butler, Illinois, in July 1866. Unlike the 900 Henry rifles purchased in 1863 to arm the 1st D.C. Cavalry regiment which had Ordnance inspection marks stamped on the receiver and stock, most of the Henry rifles purchased for the 3rd VVI in 1865 lacked any inspection marks. This rifle has the distinctive Henry brass receiver and buttplate and octagon barrel with integral 15-shot magazine. The barrel was blued and the hammer, trigger and lever were casehardened. The stock is straight grain American walnut. The rifle has the second style receiver with no rear sight dovetail, late buttplate with sharply pointed heel, large diameter brass magazine follower and beveled follower cut in the receiver. The rifle has a nickel-silver, half-moon shaped, front sight and folding leaf rear sight with rounded top, 900 yard center notch and elevator bar with rounded ends. The left side of the stock and barrel are fitted with the standard sling swivel and screw fastened loop for a sling hook. The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the large legend: "HENRY'S PATENT OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN CT." in serif (Roman) letters. This legend was introduced around serial number 4000. The serial number "8650" is stamped: (1) on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver, (2) on the left side of the lower receiver tang, (3) in the upper tang inlet of the stock and (4) on the inside of the buttplate at the toe. There is a large punch-mark on the barrel behind the serial number. The late style cap head buttplate and tang screws are correctly not serial numbered. All of the visible serial numbers match. The "H" factory inspection mark of B. Tyler Henry is stamped on the lower tang between the lever latch and tang screw. "R.F.ENEWOLD" is stamped in tiny block letters above the serial number on the receiver tang and in the stock inlet. Enewold was a retailer/collector from Reno, Nevada, and stamped many of the guns he sold, as discussed in the Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia. The significance of this marking is unknown but it appears to be a period mark.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Lot 47

Box of Remington-UMC .44 Henry Rimfire Cartridges

Forty-count two-piece box of UMC .44 Henry rimfire cartridges with 4 casings. Box top has the correct green label and is printed with the number of cartridges (50), the type of cartridge, cartridge illustration and Remington-UMC address. Caliber and Remington-UMC green labels are also featured on the short sides. The underside has the printed guarantee.

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Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with "Henry's Patent" Markings

Lot 48

Winchester 1866 Rifle 44 RF

Winchester Model 1866 Sporting Rifle manufactured c. 1867. The rifle has the Second Model features which include single upper tang screw and flared receiver at the junction with the forearm. The rifle has the distinctive brass receiver, forearm cap and crescent buttplate with blued octagon barrel and full length magazine. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. Factory sling swivels are fitted to the stock and forearm cap. The receiver has an indented loading port cover retained by a single screw. The barrel has a standard folding leaf rear sight with external retaining spring and 800 yard center notch. The front sight is an early hooded, dove-tail mounted, Ballard style sight with pinch top steel blade. A Ballard style folding rear sight is mounted in a dovetail on the upper tang. The hammer is the early style without a half-cock notch and coarse knurling on the spur. The Henry style buttplate has a hinged trap door. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the early legend: "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT.16.1860/KING'S PATENT-MARCH 29.1866." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The serial number "16007" is stamped on the left side of the lower receiver tang, in the upper stock inlet and on the inside of the buttplate. All three serial numbers match. "THO J. CALDWEL" is hand stamped in three locations: (1) on the bottom of the stock between the sling swivel and the lower receiver tang, (2) on the left side of the stock near the buttplate and (3) on the right edge of the buttplate. A small cross and "o" are stamped on the lower tang between the lever latch and the tang screw. A dog's head is engraved on the top of the receiver between the ejection port and the barrel. The rifle is accompanied by an evaluation letter written by Dick Loper of the Tom Horn Society.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Documented Special Order Factory Panel Scene Engraved and Monogrammed Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 49

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44-40 WCF

This Winchester Model 1873 rifle was manufactured in 1884 and factory engraved. This rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The rifle is accompanied by a letter from the Cody Firearms Museum that describes the features as: (1) "Type: Rifle," (2) "Barrel Type: Octagon", (3) "Barrel Length: 26 inches", (4) "Trigger: Set", (5) "Checkered Stock, Pistol Grip", (6) "Sights: Vernier & Wind Gage", (7) "1/2 Magazine" and (8) "Engraved 'AV' and engraving". The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on November 24, 1884. The receiver is engraved with a vignette of a bull elk on the right side plate and the monogram "AV" on the left side plate. The side plates and sides of the receiver are decorated with Germanic scrollwork on a punch-dot background with detailed borders. The scrollwork extends to the top of the receiver, the dust cover, the underside of the receiver, cartridge elevator and buttplate heel. The bull elk in the vignette on the right side of the receiver is identical to the elk panel scene attributed to John Ulrich and illustrated on page 128 of "THE BOOK OF WINCHESTER ENGRAVING" by R.L. Wilson. The engraving approximates the "No. 9" engraving illustrated in "HIGHLY FINISHED WINCHESTER RIFLES" on page 219 of "THE BOOK OF WINCHESTER ENGRAVING". The rifle has a blued barrel and color casehardened forearm cap, receiver, dust cover, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate. The forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe, fancy grade walnut with "Style H" checkering and a piano finish. The barrel has a globe front sight with interchangeable insert and a sporting style buckhorn rear sight. A mid-range vernier peep sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The rifle has a single set-trigger. The stock has a sliding brass butt trap. The bottom of the pistol grip has a bone or ebony inlay. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. The serial number "166700/A" is stamped in script numerals across the lower tang behind the lever latch.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

Lot 50

Late Production Henry Lever Action Rifle

This Henry lever action rifle was manufactured in 1866. This rifle has the distinctive Henry brass receiver and buttplate with blued 24 inch octagon barrel and integral 15-shot magazine. The hammer, trigger and lever are casehardened. The stock is straight grain American walnut. The rifle has the late production features which include: (1) straight back, nickel silver, front sight blade, (2) large brass magazine follower, (3) beveled magazine follower cut in the receiver, (4) second style buttplate with sharply pointed heel and (5) second style receiver without a rear sight dovetail. The rifle has an early pattern folding leaf rear sight with rounded leaf, "1000" stamped below the center notch and "100" marking on the leaf base. The left side of the stock is fitted with a sling swivel, and the left side of the barrel has a screw-fastened loop for a sling hook. The sling swivel and loop were standard features on late production Henry rifles. The buttplate has a hinged brass trap door, and the butt trap contains the four-piece jointed steel cleaning rod with brass tip supplied with late production Henry rifles. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the second style New Haven Arms Co. legend introduced about serial number 4000. This legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN. CT." is located on the top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight and is larger than the legend found on early Henry rifle barrel and has all serif letters. The top of the barrel is stamped with the serial number "11826" between the rear sight and the receiver. "11826" was also stamped on the inside of the buttplate, on the left side of the lower tang and on the bottom of the upper stock inlet. All of the visible serial numbers match. Buttplate and stock screws on late production Henry rifles are not serial numbered. The small "H" inspection mark used by B. Tyler Henry is stamped on the lower tang behind the lever latch.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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