Premier Firearms Auction #65

September 11, 2015

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Premier Firearms Auction #65

September 11, 2015

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Lot 1

New Haven Arms Co., Volcanic Lever Action Carbine

This Volcanic carbine was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. circa 1860 and has a polished brass ("gunmetal") receiver and crescent buttplate. Most Volcanic carbines featured factory scroll engraving and examples like this one with a plain finish are rare. The carbine has a 16 inch blued octagon barrel and integral magazine with casehardened hammer, trigger and loading lever. The straight grain walnut stock has an oil finish. The barrel has a nickel-silver cone front sight blade. A wheel-adjustable rear sight was originally mounted in a dovetail on the receiver; the original rear sight on this rifle has been replaced with a period fixed aperture rear sight. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "PATENT" and "FEB 14, 1854". This modified legend was introduced in April 1857 after Oliver Winchester took control of the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. and reorganized it as the New Haven Arms Co. The serial number, "2236", is stamped right side of the loading lever. The New Haven Arms Co. manufactured an estimated total of 1,000 Volcanic carbines between 1857 and 1860. The revolutionary Volcanic carbines featured self-cocking lever actions, integral spring-loaded magazines and were chambered for a cartridge with self-contained propellant and primer. Although the Volcanic carbines were not a commercial success, the development of reliable cartridges allowed the Volcanic lever action and integral magazine to serve as the basis for the successful Henry rifle and the Winchester Model 1866 and 1873 rifles. The investment of shirt manufacturer Oliver Winchester in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. eventually resulted in the establishment of the New Haven Arms Co. and the Winchester Repeating Arms Co.

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Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Lot 2

Scarce and Desirable Jennings Breech Loading Single Shot Rifle

Only a small number of the Jennings rifles were manufactured by Robbins and Lawrence in 1848-1852. The Jennings rifles mark the important second step in the evolution of what eventually became the Volcanic, Henry, and Winchester lever actions. Work on the Jennings rifles at Robbins and Lawrence is credited with bringing together B. Tyler Henry, Horace Smith, and Daniel Wesson under the same roof and thus helped lead to both what became the highly successful Winchester lever action series and the iconic Smith & Wesson partnership. This example is the single shot variant produced circa 1850-1851 using Jennings repeater components adapted for single shot use. The magazine tube used on the repeaters was adapted to hold the cleaning rod. A small rectangular loading gate allows loading of single "Rocket Ball" cartridges. The ring trigger pushes the breechblock into place and operates the automatic pill primer. Beginning in 1852, Robbins and Lawrence abandoned the underpowered rocket ball cartridge in favor of building muzzle loading variants. Many of the original breech loaders were altered by outside gunsmiths into muzzle loaders as well and consequently many of the already scarce single shots are no longer found in original form. This example escaped conversion. It is marked "PATENT 1849/C.P. DIXON AGENT/NEW YORK" on the left side of the action. "WJ" is stamped behind the trigger guard. It features post and notch sights and is fitted with a straight wrist walnut stock with German silver inscription plate on the right and a sporting buttplate. A sling swivel is fitted in front of the trigger guard, and a stud for a second swivel is on the barrel band.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54

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Western Frontier Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Attributed to Wild West Showman Buffalo Bill with Inscribed Presentation Wild West Show Cane

Lot 3

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44-40

The accompanying factory letter confirms rifle type, round barrel and plain trigger. The rifle was received in warehouse on March 21, 1881 and shipped on July 16, 1881. This Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle features the dust cover guide rail secured on the top of the receiver with two screws and dust cover with rear serrations. Front blade sight base only and elevation adjustable rear sight with a barrel stamped with the two line address/patent dates marking on the top. The upper tang is stamped "MODEL 1873." Full length magazine, smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included). Attached to the lever are two metal tags. The first tag is marked "B31/68394/1881/1873WIM." The second tag is marked "B31/68394" (numbers that match the numbers on the first tag) above "COL. W.F. CODY/HUNG IN SALOON/IRMA MOTEL." The Irma Hotel Saloon is located in downtown Cody, Wyoming; the city that Wild West showman Col. William "Buffalo Bill" Cody helped found in 1895. In 1902, Cody built the Irma Hotel, which today still offers lodging to travelers. According to the hotel's website, "You can even stay in Buffalo Bill's private suite." Cody named the hotel for his daughter. Buffalo Bill was born William Fredrick Cody in 1846, not more than 30 miles from Rock Island Auction Company near the small river town of LeClaire' Iowa in Scott County, right on the Mississippi River. In 1863, he joined the Union Army and served with the 7th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry Regiment throughout the Civil War. In 1868 he again joined the U.S. Army as an civilian scout and guide with the 5th Calvary. In 1872 he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for valor during the Indian Wars. In late 1872, Cody went to Chicago to make his stage debut in The Scouts of the Prairie, one of Ned Buntline’s original Wild West shows (Buntline was also the author of the Buffalo Bill novels). In 1883, Cody founded his own show "Buffalo Bill's Wild West", a circus-like extravaganza that toured widely for three decades in the United States and later throughout Europe. Besides Buffalo Bill himself, the Wild West show starred sharpshooter Annie Oakley, Chief Sitting Bull, real wild west cowboys and range hands as extras and stand-ins. Accompanying the rifle is a Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show presentation cane. The cane has a hardwood shaft and a silver plated, inscribed handle. The inscription reads, "WALLACE R. STEMSEN/Buffalo Bills/WILD WEST/1891&2. Overall length: 33 1/2 inches.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 4

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

This 44 centerfire converted Model 1866 was originally manufactured in 1872 and is equipped with brass blade front and folding leaf rear sights. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and King's improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight. The left side of the receiver at the rear has a saddle ring staple with ring. The serial number is stamped on the lower tang just behind the trigger guard. It is mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock featuring a brass crescent buttplate with compartment containing the takedown cleaning rod.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 CF

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Desirable First Year Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Three Digit Serial Number

Lot 5

Winchester 1892-Rifle 44 WCF

This rifle was produced in 1892 and was likely produced in the first month of production. It has a German silver blade front sight and adjustable sporting rear sight with reversible square and rounded notch insert on an octagon barrel marked with the two-line address on top in front of the rear sight and "44 WCF" behind it. The upper tang has the three-line Model and patent marking, and the serial number "388" is on the bottom of the receiver. It has a smooth forearm and straight wrist stock with standard rifle buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Winchester Model 1876 Express Rifle with Full Nickel-Plated Finish and Deluxe Style Stock with Madis Letter

Lot 6

Winchester 1876 Rifle 50-95 Winchester Express

Winchester Model 1876 rifle chambered for the .50-95 Winchester Express cartridge manufactured in 1878. The rifle has the Second Model receiver with screw-fastened dust cover rail and dust cover with oval, "thumb-print" finger guide. The rifle has a special order full nickel plated finish and "XX" deluxe, fancy grain stock and forearm with checkered panels. The barrel has a standard nickel plated sporting style front sight and blued sporting style rear sight. The crescent butt plate has a sliding brass trap. The butt trap contains a four-piece jointed steel cleaning rod. 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. "50 CAL. EXPRESS" is hand-engraved on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The top of the dust cover is hand-engraved: "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50 CAL. 95 GRS." in two lines. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL. 1876." in fancy letters. The serial number "7746" is located on the lower tang behind the lever latch. The rifle is complete with two hand-written letters from the late author and Winchester expert George Madis. The letters give a detailed analysis of the rifle and state: "I have carefully examined this fine rifle, inside and out, and have determined it is original and correct as made by Winchester". The letters also state that records from the Cody Firearms Museum list this rifle as "Rifle, Express, Octagon barrel and a plain trigger" and indicate that it was shipped from the Winchester factory on May 13, 1879. The letter further states that the hand engraved markings on the barrel and dust cover are correct for early production Model 1876 Express rifles. The Madis letter also states that examination of the rifle indicates that it may have been used in cartridge development at Winchester before being nickel plated and stocked with "XX" walnut for a special order. The combination of a 50-95 Express chambering, nickel plated finish and checkered, fancy grain stock and forearm is rare.

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Caliber / Gauge: 50-95 Winchester Express

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Deluxe Special Order Nickel-Plated Winchester Model 1886 Presentation Take-Down Rifle

Lot 7

Winchester 1886 Rifle 33 WCF

Winchester Model 1886 Take-Down Rifle manufactured in 1904. This rifle has a special order nickel-plated receiver, take-down collar and forearm cap with deluxe, fancy grain walnut forearm and pistol grip stock. The stock and forearm have "Style H" checkering and a high polish piano finish. The stock has a black, hard rubber pistol grip cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS" and a black, checkered, hard rubber shotgun style buttplate with the Winchester logo embossed in a circle in the center. A gold oval plate inlaid in the underside of the stock and inscribed "William E. Gurley". The 24 inch round barrel and half-magazine are blued. The barrel has a special order Lyman "Winchester Express" front sight with white bead and a special order Lyman No. 6, two leaf folding rear sight with wide vee notch on the front leaf and bright triangle on the rear leaf. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "MANUFACTURED BY THE/- WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" in two unequal lines. "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" is stamped on the left side of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The top of the barrel is stamped with the Winchester oval, "W/P" proof mark followed by the caliber designation "33 W.C.F.". A second proof mark is stamped on the top of the receiver. The upper tang is roll-stamped "MODEL 1886/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK" in three lines. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped in two lines on the lower tang behind the trigger and the serial number, "137337" is stamped on the lower tang.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

Lot 8

Custom Engraved and Gold Plated Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 short rifle with half-magazine that was manufactured in 1888 and subsequently custom refurbished. The rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The rifle is custom engraved and refinished with gold plated forearm cap, receiver, dust cover and crescent buttplate. The front 10-inches of the original octagon barrel have been turned to create a half-round/half-octagon barrel. The barrel has gold bands inlaid at the muzzle and breech. The barrel muzzle and breech, forearm cap, dust cover, top sides and bottom of the receiver, side-plates and buttplate heel are engraved with tight scrollwork on a punch-dot background with scalloped borders. The left side plate has a game scene with a Whitetail Deer and the right side plate features a deer within the scrollwork. The barrel, magazine tip and loading gate are blued and the hammer, trigger and lever are color case-hardened. The forearm and straight grip stock are well figured walnut with fine checkered panels and a semi-gloss finish. The barrel has a Winchester Express style front sight and a buckhorn sporting style rear sight. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line Winchester legend which was partially obliterated when the front half of the barrel was turned. The caliber designation "44 W.C.F." is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver in a panel with punch-dot and scalloped borders. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL. 1873-" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. "44 CAL" is stamped in script on the bottom of the cartridge elevator and the serial number "286687B" is stamped in script numerals between the lever latch and rear tang screw.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Outstanding and Desirable Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Carbine

Lot 9

Winchester 1873 Carbine 44-40 WCF

Manufactured in 1899. This carbine has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The barrel has a block mounted front sight located behind the upper barrel band and folding, adjustable leaf, rear sight. A staple mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped for a rear sight. The buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor, and the butt trap contains a three-piece jointed steel cleaning rod. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands and receiver have a commercial blue finish. The hammer, lever and carbine style buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are oil-finished straight grain 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." The top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver is stamped with the caliber designation: "44 W.C.F." "44 CAL" is stamped in script letter on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The serial number "551052B" is stamped in script on the lower tang between the lever latch and the tang screw. The upper tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL 1873-" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Exceptional Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Lever Action No.1 Pocket Pistol

Lot 10

New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Pistol 31 Volcanic

This pistol was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. circa 1860, and has an integral six-shot magazine, brass "gunmetal" frame with flat bottom grip and loading lever with round finger hole. The barrel has an iron front sight with short, flat blade. A simple notched rear sight is mounted in a dovetail on the frame. The barrel has a high polish blue finish. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened, and the sights, cartridge elevator, bolt and trigger spring are niter blue. The two-piece walnut grips have a varnished piano finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "NEW HAVEN CONN./PATENT FEB. 14 1854". This marking, which eliminates the "Volcanic" marking used by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., was adopted after Oliver Winchester reorganized the company as New Haven Arms in April 1857. The serial number "1445" is visible on the left side of the frame beneath the grip and is stamped on the inside of both grips. The side plates, top and sides of the frame and back strap are decorated with the open scrollwork utilized by the New Haven Arms Co. on most No.1 Pocket pistols. Volcanic pistols and carbines are scarce and historically significant. Oliver Winchester's association with Volcanic firearms eventually led to the establishment of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., and the revolutionary Volcanic design combined with self-primed and self-contained cartridges marked the introduction of practical repeating magazine firearms.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31 Volcanic

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Magnificent Factory Engraved Deluxe Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 11

Winchester 1866 Rifle 44 RF

This an exceptional original example of a factory engraved Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle that was manufactured in 1869. The rifle features style two engraving with open panels on both side plates and scrollwork on the forearm cap and buttplate heel. The engraving on the receiver features flowing scrollwork on a punch-dot background. The engraving was executed in the style by Conrad and used by John Ulrich although the receiver engraving lacks the borders typically associated with the Ulrichs' work. The initials "JF" are neatly engraved on the lower left side of the tang immediately behind the edge of the receiver. These initials may be the engraver's signature. The stock and forearm are "XX" fancy grain walnut with a high polish piano finish. The lower left side of the receiver is stamped "B" followed by "O X X". The barrel and magazine are blued, and the hammer, lever and trigger are color casehardened. The rifle has a full octagon barrel and full length magazine. The barrel is fitted with a Beach style folding combination globe and post front sight and a fixed leaf rear sight in the barrel dovetail. The rear sight is a period addition. A folding peep rear sight is mounted on the receiver tang. Factory sling swivels are fitted to the forearm cap and stock. The top barrel flat 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 "38058" is stamped on the lower tang and enclosed in a hand engraved banner. The upper tang inlet of the stock is stamped with the partial serial number "8058".

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Very Fine and Extremely Rare Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action 45-90 Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Receiver

Lot 12

Winchester 1886 Rifle 45-90

This Winchester Model 1886 Sporting rifle was manufactured in 1895. The rifle features the very desirable color casehardened receiver with blued barrel, magazine, forearm cap, bolt and shotgun buttplate. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The rifle has a full length magazine and round barrel with a sporting style front sight with nickel silver blade and buckhorn sporting style rear sight with adjustable center notch and serrated edges. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "45-90" W.C.F." is stamped on top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. The upper tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL 1886-". The lower tang has the 1884 and 1885 patent markings roll-stamped behind the trigger, and the serial number "104767" is stamped in script numerals between the tang screws. The initials "HN" are carved in the stock immediately behind the lower tang.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90

Price Realized:

Desirable Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 13

Winchester 1894-Rifle 30 WCF

This rifle was manufactured in 1896 and has a Beach combination front sight, Winchester three leaf express rear sight, fancy grade checkered forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber grip cap and casehardened rifle buttplate, casehardened hammer and lever, the two-line barrel address on top, two-line nickel steel marking on the upper left, the caliber designation on top at the breech, serial number on the bottom of the action, and "MODEL 1894/-WINCHESTER/PAT. AUG. 21. 1894." on the upper tang.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Engraved Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action 40-70 WCF Rifle

Lot 14

Winchester 1886 Rifle 40-70

Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1895. The rifle has a special order half-round/half-octagon barrel with half magazine, deluxe fancy grain walnut checkered forearm and straight grip stock with shotgun buttplate. The receiver, upper barrel flat and forearm cap are custom engraved with scrolls and embossed borders, and there is a game scene with a whitetail deer engraved on the left side of the receiver. The custom engraving is well executed and is very similar to Winchester No. 10 factory engraving but is somewhat less detailed. The barrel has a Lyman Winchester Express front sight with white bead and a buckhorn sporting style rear sight with serrated edges and adjustable center piece. The barrel is blued and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever, and buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm have a highly polished piano finish. The top of the barrel has the legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" roll-stamped in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "40-70 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver surrounded by punch-dot and scallop highlights. "-MODEL 1886.-" is roll-stamped on the upper receiver tang. The lower tang is stamped with the 1884 and 1885 patent dates behind the hammer, and the serial number "106876" is stamped behind the tang screw.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-70

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Rare Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action "English Short Rifle" in .50 Express with British Proof Marks

Lot 15

Winchester 1876 Rifle 50-95 Winchester Express

This English Short Express Rifle Model 1876 is configured similarly to the Model 1886 Light Weight in that it has a short 22 inch barrel (although not tapered), rifle style forearm, short magazine tube, and shotgun butt. A similar example is pictured on page 238 of The Winchester Book by Madis. In the data discussed on page 253 of the above book, Madis notes that only one of each 800 had a shorter than average barrel. This example was manufactured in 1880 and features the second model screw secured guide rail and checkered thumb rest. The dust cover is hand inscribed "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50 CAL. 95 GRS." The barrel has the two line address and patent information on top ahead of the rear sight, ".50 CAL" at the breech, and British proofmarks and "Z3499" on the left. The upper tang has the model designation, and the lower tang has the serial number. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "50-95". The rifle has a German silver blade front sight and a two leaf express rear sight with silver sighting lines. The .50-95 Winchester Express was the largest caliber available for the Model 1876 and proved popular with big and dangerous game hunters. Many Model 1876 rifles chambered for this powerful cartridge were shipped to England and then found their way to Africa and India where they were often employed against big cats. Theodore Roosevelt loved his .45-75 '76, but he and other Americans scorned the .50 Express, and thus, the Model 1876 was only produced in limited numbers chambered for that cartridge compared to the smaller calibers.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-95 Winchester Express

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Documented Rare and Desirable Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle in the Teddy Roosevelt Caliber .405 WCF with Factory Letter

Lot 16

Winchester 95 Rifle 405 WCF

Manufactured in 1904 and, although there are no visible caliber markings, the rifle chambers the rare and very desirable .405 Winchester cartridge. Theodore Roosevelt had a high regard for his personal Winchester Model 1895s in .405 that he utilized during his African safari. This rifle has a full blue finish with nicely figured checkered walnut stock and forearm. The forearm has an ebony inlay on the tip and the stock is fitted with a solid recoil pad. The underside of the buttstock is stamped with the numbers "5/445." The barrel is fitted with a period retailer applied solid rib, which is equipped with a blade front sight and an express leaf rear sight graduated to 500 yards. The left side of the barrel is marked with the nickel steel marking. The upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/MODEL 1895", and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The factory letter indicates the rifle was received in the warehouse on October 10, 1904, and shipped out two days later as art of order number 248097. It was repaired and returned on April 24, 1905, on order number 1226. The letter also confirms the "fancy stock, checkered", rifle configuration, shotgun butt, oil finish, and caliber.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 405 WCF

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Lot 17

Rare Late Production New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle

Late production Henry lever action rifle manufactured in 1866 and serial numbered in the Winchester Model 1866 serial number range. The receiver has the same round top and rounded upper edges as the Model 1866. A similar Henry rifle receiver is illustrated and described on page 51 of "THE WINCHESTER BOOK" by George Madis. This rifle has the distinctive Henry brass receiver and buttplate with 24 inch octagon barrel and integral 15-shot magazine. The stock is straight grain American walnut. The rifle has the late production features which include, straight back, nickel silver, front sight blade, beveled magazine follower cut in the receiver and second style buttplate with sharply pointed heel. The rifle has a folding leaf rear sight. 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 hook loop were standard on late production Henry rifles. The buttplate has a hinged brass trap door. 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 "14338" between the rear sight and the receiver. "14338" is also stamped on the inside of the buttplate, on the left side of the lower tang (under stock wrist) and in the upper stock inlet. All of the visible serial numbers match. The buttplate and stock screws are correctly not serial numbered. "1133" is stamped on the right side of the stock; the significance of this number is not known.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 CF

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Lot 18

Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Third Model 1866 rifle manufactured in 1876 with factory engraving, gold-washed brass receiver and crescent buttplate and semi-deluxe, nicely figured walnut stock and forearm. The rifle has the Third Model features which include moderately curved receiver profile and the serial number "129943" stamped in block letters behind the trigger. The receiver, forearm cap and buttplate heel are factory engraved with Germanic scrollwork on a punch-dot background. Both side plates are engraved with small circular game scenes. The left side of the receiver features unusual cross-hatching between the scroll-work and has an embedded wolf head in the scroll-work behind the game scene. The engraving on the left side of the rifle is very similar to the engraving on the Model 1866 Musket serial number 134957 and the Model 1866 rifle, serial number 128455, illustrated on pages 77 and 78 of "The Book of Winchester Engraving" by R.L. Wilson. Both rifles are identified by Wilson as Ulrich engraved rifles. The rifle has a full octagon barrel with full-length magazine. The barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and a folding leaf rear sight with external spring, vee-top leaf and 900 yard center notch. Factory sling swivels are mounted on the forearm cap and stock. The crescent buttplate has a Henry style hinged trapdoor and the butt trap contains a four-piece, jointed steel cleaning rod with brass tip. 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 rifle is accompanied by an evaluation letter by Rob Kassab of "RareWINCHESTERScom".

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Documented Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Fancy Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Lot 19

Winchester 1894-Rifle 38-55 WCF

This factory engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Rifle manufactured in 1910. This rifle is pictured on page 343 of "Winchester Engraving" by RL Wilson, and identifies the uncommon engraving pattern of a standing bear and running doe on the left and the elk on the right. The rifle has Winchester No. 9 factory engraving on the receiver, forearm tip, and barrel breech. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grain walnut with Style H checkering and a piano finish. The pistol grip has a black hard rubber cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co." The barrel has a Lyman 37W front sight with a colored bead and no ramp and a buckhorn sporting style rear sight. A Lyman folding combination rear sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The rifle has a blue octagon barrel and full length magazine, forearm cap, receiver, and crescent buttplate. The hammer and lever are casehardened. The top of the barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21 1894." ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation "38-55" is marked on the left barrel flat surrounded by an engraved double-line border. The oval Winchester "WP" proof marks are stamped on the top of the barrel and receiver surrounded by engraving. The serial number, "565676" is stamped across the underside of the receiver.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 WCF

Exceptionally Fine Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Casehardened Receiver

Lot 20

Winchester 1886 Carbine 40-65 WCF

Manufactured in 1895. This is a very fine, totally original example of a very desirable Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two-line address and "45-65/W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-", and the serial number is on the lower tang. Pinned blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to "9" (900 yards). Full length magazine tube, saddle ring and stud on the left rear of the receiver, blue barrel, barrel bands, saddle ring, stud and magazine tube, casehardened remaining parts, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-65 WCF

Price Realized:

Rare and Desirable Special Order Winchester Model 1892 44 WCF Smooth Bore Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 21

Winchester 1892-Rifle Carbine 44 WCF

This is a truly unique Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine with three special order features that was manufactured in 1915. The unique special order features on this carbine is the smooth bore 44 W.C.F. chambering. The actual bore diameter measures .420, so that indicates the barrel was never rifled by the factory validating the authenticity of this barrel. It has a half length or button magazine, and it is fitted with a very rare short yardage Winchester Express rear sight. This sight is rarely encountered and is calibrated for 50, 100 and 200 yards, and each sight leaf has a small platinum sighting line. The left side of the receiver is fitted with a factory saddle ring and staple. The top left side of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884.", and the caliber designation "44 W.C.F." is at the breech. The rear of the barrel and top of the receiver are stamped with the oval Winchester "W/P" proofmark. The serial number, "770947", is stamped on the underside of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK". Blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever, and mounted with a smooth beautiful straight grain forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. No records are available to writer at time of description, but the gun is undoubtedly original!

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

First Year Production Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-90

Lot 22

Winchester 1886 Rifle 45-90 WCF

This first year Model 1886 has the standard sporting rifle features and the early style markings. 159,994 Model 1886s were manufactured in several variations between 1886 and 1935. The .45-90 Winchester cartridge is one of the more desirable chamberings. Theodore Roosevelt was known to be a fan of this model and presented the Metcalf brother's identical rifles designed to match the one he used in the famed black bear hunt that sparked the "Teddy Bear" story.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Rare Legion of Frontiersmen Marked Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action North-West Mounted Police Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 23

Winchester 1876 Carbine 45-75

This is an interesting example of a Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action carbine. The Cody Firearms Museum letter lists this carbine as received in the warehouse on March 27, 1885, and shipped on March 28, 1885, as part of order 19589. It has a "N.W.M.P./19" stamp on the right side of the butt indicating it was one of around 750 Model 1876 "Mountie" carbines purchased to arm the Canadian North-West Mounted Police in the 1880s. The bottom of the buttstock to the rear of the lower tang is also marked "LOF.184." indicating this carbine saw used by the Legion of the Frontiersmen. The LOF was a paramilitary group formed by former North-West Mounted Policeman and Boer War veteran Roger Pocock in 1905 to prepare the British Empire for a feared invasion. The group established local chapters throughout the empire and helped fill the ranks of many units during the First World War. One of the organization pages proudly proclaims that "Frontiersmen were among the very first Britons to go into battle against Germany in 1914." The Frontiersmen unit the 25th Service Battalion Royal Fusiliers based from London served in North Africa and was mainly made up of middle aged or older men of various backgrounds including a circus clown, millionaire, big game hunters and even some American cowboys. The organization remains active as a non-profit disaster relief organization. The carbine has the distinctive long forearm with a steel forearm tip and a single barrel band. It has a Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges along with a stud mounted saddle ring. The barrel has a blade front sight on a stud and a folding ladder/notch rear sight graduated out to 1,000 yards. The stock has a steel carbine style buttplate. The straight grain walnut stock and forearm are oil finished. It has the standard markings including the caliber designation at the breech and on the elevator.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine with Canadian Pacific Coast Militia Rangers Markings, Sling and Badge

Lot 24

Winchester 94 Carbine 30 WCF

Manufactured circa 1943. This carbine was one of approximately 3,000 Model 94s issued to the Canadian Department of Defense to be used by the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers (PCMR) stationed on Canada's west coast. All of the approximately 3,000 Model 94 carbines were in the 1,300,000 serial number range. The PCMR was considered by many observers as Canada's finest militia. This carbine is equipped with the standard PCMR canvas sling which is marked with the Canadian PCMR broad arrow stamp (broad arrow inside of a "C"). The sling is attached with an added barrel band and sling swivel on the forearm and a sling swivel on the stock. The lower left of the receiver and the left side of the stock are also marked with the broad arrow. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the standard address, trademark, model and caliber marking with the Winchester oval proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line maker/trademark/Made in U.S.A. marking, and the serial number is on the underside of the receiver. Standard hooded ramped blade front sight and adjustable rear buckhorn sight. Blue finish and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a serrated steel buttplate. The carbine is accompanied by a PCMR badge and copies of two articles from the "The Winchester Collector" about the PCMR.

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Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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British Proofed Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with R.B. Rodda London/Calcutta Retailer Marking

Lot 25

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44-40

Third Model manufactured in 1882. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/King's Improvement dates ahead of the rear sight. The upper left rear of the barrel is marked with a "crown/GP", "crown/V" and an unrecognizable British proofmark. The top of the receiver at the breech is marked with a "crown/V", proof and the left side plate is engraved "R B RODDA & CO LONDON,/& 7 & 8 DALHOUSIE SQUARE/CALCUTTA". The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" flanked foliate designs, and the serial number is on the lower tang. Dovetailed blade front and adjustable rear buckhorn sporting sights. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate and mounted with a smooth oil finished walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate with compartment, (cleaning rod not included).

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Exceptional Antique Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 26

Winchester 1886 Rifle 40-82

Manufactured in 1896. The top barrel flat has the two-line address markings ahead of the rear sight and "40-82 W.C.F." at the breech. The two-line/two-patent dates are marked on the lower tang behind the trigger with the serial number at the end. Lyman folding combination front sight and an adjustable buckhorn sporting rear sight. Blue barrel, frame, and full length magazine, with casehardened remaining parts, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with metal forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 40-82

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Excellent Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .405 W.C.F. Caliber

Lot 27

Winchester 1895 Rifle 405 WCF

This rifle was manufactured in 1928 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." The .405 W.C.F. was the strongest lever action cartridge of its day and was suitable for large and dangerous game. This example has a Lyman beaded blade front sight and an adjustable sporting rear sight. The caliber and nickel steel markings are on the barrel along with the "WP" proof which is at the breech and on the receiver. The underside of the barrel has some faint markings including another .405 caliber designation. 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. The serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a smooth straight grip stock with ebony insert in the Schnabel tip forearm and a steel rifle buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 405 WCF

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Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Silver Plated Receiver

Lot 28

Winchester 1866 Rifle 44 RF

This Model 1866 was manufactured in 1869 and subsequently custom embellished in the 20th Century. This rifle features an engraved and silver plated receiver, buttplate and forend cap. The receiver has the likeness of President Abraham Lincoln on the left front with "ABRAHAM LINCOLN" on the right of it and a scene of an Indian and settler fighting toward the rear. Both are amid floral scroll and punch dot engraving. The right side has the same floral scroll and punch dot engraving with a silhouette of a Indian warrior on the right front and a frontiersman on a horse toward the rear. The forend cap and buttplate have a floral scroll and punch dot design. The tangs are engraved with a floral and geometric design. The top barrel flat is marked "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16, 1860/KING'S-PATENT MARCH 29, 1866" directly ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is on the lower tang behind the trigger. The barrel is fitted with a dovetailed blade front and folding ladder rear sights. The rear sight is graduated to 900 yards. The barrel and magazine tube are blue, the hammer and lever casehardened, there is a sling swivel on the forend cap and stock, and it is mounted with a smooth varnished walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a compartment in the stock, (cleaning rod not included).

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Attractive "Tiffany Style" Acid Etched Custom Embellished Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Silver Plated Receiver

Lot 29

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44-40

This Model 1873 was manufactured in 1884 and subsequently (in the late 20th Century) was custom embellished with a integral dust cover rail, dust cover with serrated edges and concealed trigger pin. The left front of the receiver is acid etched with a scene of two Indians, with a floral vine design on the rear portion. The left side plate has a wagon train in a desert scene. The right front of the receiver has a cowboy and horse in a desert scene with a floral vine design at the rear and the right side plate has an Indian in a desert scene. There is a matte background on the receiver engraving. The dust cover and forend cap also have a floral vine design with a matte background. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/King's Improvement dates ahead of the rear sight. The upper receiver tang is marked "MODEL. 1873." in fancy letters flanked foliate designs, and the serial number is stamped in script on the lower tang. It has a dovetailed blade front and adjustable rear buckhorn sporting sights. Blue finish with silver plated receiver, buttplate and forend cap, casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate and is mounted with a checkered walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The tang of the buttplate is engraved with a floral vine design and buttplate has a cowboy with a matte background.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver Extra Length Barrel and Factory Letter

Lot 30

Winchester 1886 Rifle 38-56

Manufactured in 1891. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "38-56 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marking is covered by a short range peep sight. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are marked on the lower tang directly behind the trigger and the serial number at the end. German silver blade front sight and the rear sight has been removed, and a filler block installed. The rifle is equipped with an adjustable single set trigger. Blue barrel and full length magazine, with casehardened remaining parts, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The accompanying factory letter verifies the rifle configuration, caliber, 28 inch octagon barrel, set trigger, that it was received in the warehouse on August 15, 1891, and shipped to order number 8828 on August 18, 1891.

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Caliber / Gauge: 38-56

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Lot 31

Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1926. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the model, Winchester trademark and caliber designation, and the right rear is marked with the two-line address. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with the Winchester oval proof at the breech. The upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK/MADE IN U.S.A.", and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. Blade front sight and adjustable folding ladder rear sight graduated to 200 yards. Saddle ring and staple on the left side of the receiver and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 32

Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1900. Lyman beaded blade front sight, rear sight filler block and a tang mounted adjustable Lyman flip up peep sight. Octagonal barrel and full length magazine. The upper left barrel flat is stamped with the two line address marking ahead of the rear sight filler block with "25-20 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang markings are covered by the peep sight. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the receiver. Fitted with double set triggers and casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a metal forend cap and crescent buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 33

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1913. Blade front and a rear adjustable buckhorn sights. The left side barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two-line address/1984 patent date. "32-40" is at the breech, and the Winchester oval proof is on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The serial number is on the underside of the receiver. Blue finish, full magazine and casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a steel end cap and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Special Order Features

Lot 34

Winchester 1894-Rifle 38-55 WCF

This rifle was manufactured in 1897 and has the following special order features: short 22 inch octagon barrel; deluxe high grade walnut forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with checkering, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, and steel shotgun buttplate; and three quarter length magazine tube. It has a beaded front sight, rear dovetail filler block in place of the sporting rear sight, and a non-factory installed later production receiver mounted Lyman peep sight. It has the standard early Winchester markings.

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Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 WCF

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Lot 35

Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

This Winchester Model 1873 was manufactured in 1881 and has casehardened frame, a German silver blade front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, smooth walnut forearm and special order style straight wrist buttstock with shotgun style steel buttplate. No factory letter Is available to writer at time of description, but there is little doubt as to authenticity of these features It has the standard markings.

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Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 36

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

This is an example of a Winchester Model 1866 Rifle that was manufactured in 1877. The rifle has a full octagon barrel. The top barrel flat is marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS.NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.". The serial number is marked on the lower tang. Dovetailed blade front sight and adjustable rear buckhorn sporting sight. The barrel, magazine tube and loading gate were finished blue, and the receiver, forend cap and buttplate are brass. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 37

Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

This rifle was manufactured in 1913. It has a beaded blade front sight, sporting notch rear sight, and Marbles tang peep sight. The barrel has the two-line address and patent information on the upper left flat near the center and the two-line nickel steel/smokeless powder marking followed by the caliber designation on the upper left near the breech. The receiver and barrel have the "WP" proofmark, and the serial number is on the bottom of the frame.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 W.S.

Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 38

Winchester 1886 Rifle 33 WCF

The factory letter indicates that this rifle was received in the warehouse on September 25, 1903, and shipped in its current configuration on September 25. It was then returned for a repair on August 10, 1914. The inscription may have been added at that point. The rifle has blade and flat top adjustable sporting sights on a special order 24 inch barrel, half magazine tube, casehardened hammer and lever and otherwise a blue finish, and a multi-point checkered fancy grade forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with hard rubber shotgun buttplate and grip cap. The left side of the receiver is inscribed "T.S. Arbuthnot/Pittsburg, Pa."; the inscription has gold fill. Thomas Shaw Arbuthnot was born into a prominent family in Pittsburg in the late 19th century. He served as dean of the medical school of the University of Pittsburgh from 1909-1918, the president of the Arts Society of Pittsburgh beginning in 1932, and was an avid big game hunter. The .33 WCF was considered a good round for deer, elk, and black bear at short to medium range particularly in wooded areas prior to the debut of the more powerful .348 WCF.

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Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Early Production Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 39

Winchester 1873 Carbine 44 WCF

This First Model 1873 Winchester Saddle Ring carbine was manufactured in 1875 and has the mortised dust cover guides and integral checkered thumb piece. It has a blade front sight on the front band and a folding leaf rear sight graduated for 100, 300, and 500 yards. The barrel is marked with the two-line Winchester address and King's improvement patent marking ahead of the rear sight. The upper tang has the model designation, and the lower tang has the serial number. It has a varnished forearm and straight grip stock with carbine buttplate with an empty compartment.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 40

Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

This rifle was in manufactured 1926 with standard markings including the proofs at the breech. This rifle also features the non-factory markings E.E.G. on the takedown ring, the right side of the barrel, both sides of the receiver and twice on the crescent buttstock. It features a blade front sight, rear sight absent and a receiver mounted Lyman adjustable peep sight with folding peep insert. Blue barrel, receiver and remaining parts. The straight grip stock has a crescent buttplate and the smooth forearm has a Schnabel tip with contrasting ebony insert.

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Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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Lot 41

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1917. Dovetailed blade front and adjustable semi buckhorn rear sights. The upper left 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 oval proof is marked on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Three-line upper tang marking and the serial number on the bottom of the receiver. Full magazine tube, blue finish and mounted with a smooth 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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Antique Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light Weight Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 42

Winchester 1886 Rifle 45-70 Government

This Model 1886 was manufactured in late1896 or early 1897 and has beaded blade front and adjustable notch rear sights. The barrel is marked with the two line address ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation at the breech. The short magazine has the takedown lever at the front. The upper tang is fitted with an adjustable folding peep sight. It has the standard smooth rifle forearm and straight wrist walnut buttstock with a shotgun style checkered hard rubber buttplate embossed with the Winchester emblem.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45-70 Government

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Lot 43

World War I Era Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle

This Winchester Model 94 was manufactured in 1918. It has a dovetailed blade front sight, filler block in place of the rear sight, and a Marble's tang peep sight. It has a full length magazine, smooth forearm and straight wrist stock with a curved rifle buttplate. It has the standard Winchester markings.

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Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 44

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1904. This rifle has the Third Model integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The top barrel flat is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860" and "32 WCF." at the breech. The bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL" in script letters. The serial number is stamped in script on the lower tang. It features dovetailed blade front and a rear adjustable buckhorn sporting sights. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK". Blue finish with full magazine and casehardened hammer and lever. Mounted with a smooth oil finished 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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Collector's Lot of Two Pre-World War II Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbines -A) Pre-World War II Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine

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Lot 45

Two Pre-World War II Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbines

Manufactured in 1928. Pinned Marble blade front sight, carbine type rear sight and full magazine. The left rear side of the barrel has the Winchester legend including "30 W.C.F." with the factory proof stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three line mode/trademark information. Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32 W.S., 30 WCF

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Lot 46

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

This is an example of a late production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine that was manufactured in 1890. Fixed front sight integral with barrel band and later production replacement folding two leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards and marked "1873". The top of the barrel between the barrel band and rear sight is marked with the two-line address/King's improvement patent date and the serial number is marked on the rear of the lower tang. Blue barrel and magazine tube, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. The buttplate has the compartment (cleaning rod not included).

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 47

Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

This rifle was manufactured in 1905 and has the following special order features: fancy grade, multi-point checkered forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber grip cap and shotgun buttplate and cheekpiece; 24 inch round barrel with Marble-Sheard blade front sight, rear dovetail filler block, and standard markings; close coupled double set triggers; and tang mounted peep sight. The silver initial plate on the stock has been engraved with a jumping deer design, and it has hooked sling swivels. The serial number and patent information are on the lower tang. .33 WCF was the smallest caliber offered for the Model 1886 but was still popular for game up to elk and black bear.

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Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Lot 48

Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

This Winchester Model 1873 was manufactured in 1886 and features a deluxe multi-point checkered forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with ebony grip insert and standard rifle buttplate with cleaning rod compartment (empty). It is fitted with blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights and has standard Winchester markings.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Lot 49

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

This example was manufactured in 1878 with the First Model's distinctive dust cover with checkered oval thumb rest fitted in guide grooves on the top of the frame. Later models had a center rail and transitioned to a dust cover with serrations at the end. Also note the two screws above the trigger which are absent on later versions. It features a single set trigger and German silver blade and elevation adjustable sporting sights. The extra length barrel is restamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking on the top. The upper tang is stamped "MODEL 1873," while the lower tang has the serial number; both are in script. It is fitted with a full length magazine, smooth forearm with cap, and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate with compartment. The compartment currently has a spent .44-40 case. The caliber is not designated on the barrel or elevator because the early production rifles were all chambered for the .44-40 cartridge.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Excellent Late Production Winchester High Wall Model 1885 Schuetzen Rifle .22 Long Rifle Caliber with Scope, Palm Rest and Factory Letter

Lot 50

Winchester 1885-Rifle 22 LR

The factory letter notes that the card records list this gun as "sold from the factory on July 5,1916, as a Model Single Shot #3 Schuetzen Style Rifle .22 Long Rifle caliber." .22 long rifle was less common than .32-40 and .38-55 in the Model 1885 Schuetzen rifles. It has a #3 weight octagon barrel fitted with a windage adjustable globe front sight and a Winchester A5 scope. Marked with the two-line address and patent information along with the caliber designation on the upper left flat and the "WP" proof ahead of the rear scope base (suggests it was shipped with the scope or at least the bases). The second "WP" proof is on the top of the action. The upper tang is fitted with a short range Vernier peep sight. The lower tang has the serial number and an "A" stamp. It has double set triggers in a spurred trigger guard and is fitted with a fancy grain semi-pistol grip buttstock with cheek piece, checkered grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, hooked Schuetzen buttplate and a checkered Schnabel tip forearm with ebony insert and palm rest.

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Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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