Premier Firearms Auction #67

April 29, 2016 to May 01, 2016

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Premier Firearms Auction #67

April 29, 2016 to May 01, 2016

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Exceptionally Fine Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Musket

Lot 1

Winchester 1866 Musket 44 RF

This is an exceptional example of a Winchester Model 1866 Musket that was manufactured in 1869. The musket has the distinctive 27-inch barrel with 24-inch magazine, extended 17-inch forearm and three barrel bands. Sling swivels are mounted on the stock and upper barrel band. The barrel has an iron, block, front sight which serves as a mount for a socket bayonet and a two-leaf folding rear sight with apertures marked "1" ,"3", and "5". The stock has a brass, carbine style, buttplate with sliding brass trapdoor. The stock and extended forearm are straight grain American walnut. The barrel and magazine are blued and the barrel bands, hammer and loading lever are color casehardened. 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 serial number, "32110 B" is stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

Price Realized:

Excellent Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket with Bayonet

Lot 2

Winchester 1873 Musket 44 WCF

Manufactured in 1903 this Winchester Model 1873 musket is a Third Model with the guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver and features a 30" round barrel, 27" magazine, full length forend with three barrel bands, square base front sight/bayonet lug, military style folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards and carbine style buttplate with buttstock compartment containing an original 5 piece cleaning rod. The middle barrel band and butt are fitted with sling swivels. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in front of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "44 W.C.F" is located behind the rear sight. "44 CAL" is also marked on the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The top of the receiver tang is marked "MODEL.1873." flanked by the foliate design and the lower tang is marked with the serial number. The hammer, lever, trigger and buttplate are casehardened and the remaining surfaces are blue. Mounted with a smooth oiled walnut forearm and straight grip stock. Complete with an unmarked bayonet.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

Price Realized:

Desirable Serial Number 99 Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 3

Winchester 1892 Rifle 44 WCF

Produced in 1892, as one of the first 100 made. German silver blade dovetail front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sporting sight, with the standard early two-line New Haven barrel address with "44 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / PAT. OCT. 14. 1884" with the serial number on the underside of the frame. Smooth straight grip stock, with a metal forearm cap and a smooth buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver, Rare 62-B Peep Sight, and Factory Letter

Lot 4

Winchester 1873 Rifle 38-40 WCF

This is a fine example of a special order Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle that was manufactured in 1883 with a casehardened receiver. This particular example is a Second Model with the dust cover rail secured by screws to the top of the receiver. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/King's Improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight, "38 -CAL" at the breech and "38 CAL." on the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" (partially covered by the tang mounted peep sight), and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The barrel is equipped with a blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sporting sights. It is also equipped with a rare, original and desirable 62-B peep tang sight marked with "PAT. JUNE 14. 1881" (the same day Billy the Kid was shot by Pat Garrett). The barrel and magazine tube are blue and the remaining parts are casehardened. Mounted with fancy walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel shotgun buttplate. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, round barrel, plain trigger, "Fancy" stock, (no mention of shotgun butt) peep and globe sights, casehardened, and that it was received in and shipped out of the warehouse to order number 6006 on August 4, 1883.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-40 WCF

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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 5

Winchester 1876 Rifle 45-60

Manufactured in 1883, this rifle features the Third Model receiver with the guide made integral with the receiver. The top barrel flat 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 "CAL 45-60" at the breech. The serial number is located on the lower tang behind the lever latch. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "45-60". Blade front sight and rear elevation adjustable buckhorn sight. Blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate and buttstock compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

Price Realized:

Desirable Antique Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 6

Winchester 1894 Rifle 30 WCF

Manufactured in 1896. This rifle features a Lyman beaded blade front sight, rear two-leaf sporting notch sight, and an adjustable tang mounted Lyman peep sight. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address in front of the rear sight, "-NICKEL STEEL BARREL-/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" is marked behind the rear sight on the left barrel flat with "30 W.C.F." at the breech. The serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. Full length magazine with a casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate. Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm with metal forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

Price Realized:

Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 7

Winchester 1873 Rifle 32-20 WCF

The included factory letter confirms that this rifle was received in the warehouse and shipped on November 14, 1889, with a .32 caliber octagon barrel, plain trigger, and half magazine. The rifle also has a dovetailed front sight base (blade absent), adjustable sporting rear sight, and standard Winchester markings. The stock and forearm are smooth, and the action is fitted with the Third Model dust cover with serrated tail and integral base. The .32-20 was the first small game cartridge introduced by Winchester and was considered suitable for game up to deer at reasonable ranges. It was added to the Model 1873 line in 1882 and remained less popular in the Model 1873 line than .44-40 and .38-40 making .32-20 rifles relatively rare and all special order .32 caliber rifles quite rare.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-20 WCF

Price Realized:

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 8

Winchester 1892-Rifle 32 WCF

Manufactured in 1904. This rifle features a dovetail front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sight with the two-line address/patent markings on the top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight and "32 W.C.F." at the breech. The serial number is marked on the underside of the receiver. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever, and buttplate. Full length magazine tube and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in Desirable .22 Short Rimfire

Lot 9

Winchester 1873 Rifle 22 short

Winchester manufactured approximately 19,552 Model 1873s in .22 short or .22 long between 1884 and 1904. They were the first repeating rimfire rifles manufactured in the U.S. and are easily identified at a glance by their lack of loading gates and the use of a removable magazine tube. This is a Winchester Model 1873 that was manufactured in 1887 with the dust cover base integrally machined as part of the receiver. The top of the barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with two-line address/King's Improvement marking, and "22 SHORT" is at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL. 1873" flanked by floral designs. The serial number is on the lower tang, and the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "22 CAL/SHORT." It is equipped with a dovetailed pinched blade front sight and an elevation adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

Price Realized:

Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 10

Winchester 1894 Rifle 30 WCF

Manufactured in 1900. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/1894 patent date in front of the rear sight, "-NICKEL STEEL BARREL-/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" is marked behind the rear sight on the left barrel flat with "30 W.C.F." at the breech. The lower tang by the trigger is roughly stamped "45", and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. This rifle features Marbles improved tunnel front sight, rear adjustable Marbles sporting notch sight, a full length magazine and is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with metal forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

Late Production Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring 44-40 Carbine

Lot 11

Winchester 1892-Carbine 44 WCF

Manufactured in 1919. This carbine features a pinned blade front sight with an adjustable folding ladder rear sight graduated to 20. The left side of the barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14, 1884." in front of the rear sight with "44 W.C.F." at the breech. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with the Winchester oval proofs at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG U.S. PAT OFF & FGN." and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. Full length magazine and saddle ring with stud on the left side rear of the receiver. Mounted on a smooth gumwood forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in Desirable .38-55 WCF Caliber with Factory Letter

Lot 12

Winchester 1894-Carbine 38-55

Manufactured in 1905. Pinned blade bead front sight, folding ladder rear sight and saddle stud with ring on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel has the two-line address/patent date ahead of the rear sight and "38-55" at the breech. The Winchester proofs are stamped on the barrel and receiver near the breech. The upper tang is stamped with the three-line model/trade mark information. Serial number is stamped on the underside of the frame. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with carbine buttplate. Includes Winchester factory letter that confirms the serial number and caliber, and that it was shipped on September 28, 1906.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Desirable New Haven Arms Volcanic Pocket Pistol

Lot 13

New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Pistol 30 CF

Barrel top is marked "NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB 14, 1854" indicating that the pistol was manufactured after Volcanic's reorganization in April 1857 and the formation of the New Haven Arms Company. The company was formed to continue production of the former Volcanic Repeating Arms Company. These pistols were produced in 30 caliber and used the same basic frame as the original Volcanic. The serial number is marked on the left side of the frame under the grip panel and the matching number is stamped on the inside of each panel. The pistol has a blue barrel, casehardened lever and trigger with a brass frame, pinched blade front sight and dovetailed fixed iron rear sight. Fitted with two-piece smooth varnished walnut grips. Production of these scarce pistols ran from 1857 to 1860.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 CF

Lot 14

Winchester 1892 Rifle 38 WCF

Manufactured in 1892. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "38 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line, model, maker, 1884 patent date and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. Dovetailed blade front sight, adjustable rear buckhorn sight, blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Desirable Early Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Special Order Features

Lot 15

Winchester 1886-Rifle 45-90 WCF

The Winchester Model 1886 was the first Winchester lever action based on a John Moses Browning patent and was very popular with big game hunters. The .45-90 is very capable of handling even the largest game in North America. This early example was manufactured in 1889 and has a special order part octagon barrel and button magazine. The front sight has a folding globe, and the rear sight has an adjustable/reversible notch and elevator. It has the standard markings.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

Price Realized:

Documented Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 16

Winchester 1894 Rifle 30 WCF

The included copy of a factory letter indicates this rifle was received in the Winchester warehouse on September 1, 1898, and shipped on September 14 as part of order 5728 with a .30 caliber round barrel, plain trigger, 1/2 magazine, shotgun butt, and rubber buttplate. The last three attributes are all special order. It also features a dovetailed German silver blade front sight, an adjustable sporting rear sight, smooth forearm and straight wrist stock, and standard Model 1894 markings.

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Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Winchester Model 1895 Flat Side Lever Action Rifle

Lot 17

Winchester 95 Rifle 38-72 WCF

Manufactured in 1896, the second year of production, and is 1 of the only 5,000 manufactured with the flat-sided receiver. This solid frame rifle is equipped with a blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight and "38-72 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/MODEL 1895", and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Directly behind the trigger it is marked "PAT NOV. 5, 1895/-- NOV. 12, 1895 --". It is fitted with a smooth tapered walnut forearm with an ebony forend insert and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-72 WCF

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in 22 Short Caliber

Lot 18

Winchester 1873 Rifle 22 short

This Third Model Winchester 1872 rifle with the distinctive integral dust cover rail was manufactured in 1888. Blade front sight and buckhorn rear sight (elevator missing) with a Lyman tang peep sight. The top barrel flat has the two line address/patent marking ahead of the rear sight with "22 SHORT" at the breech. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "22 CAL / SHORT". Smooth straight grip stock and smooth replacement forearm, with iron forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver

Lot 19

Winchester 1873 Rifle 38-40 WCF

Winchester Model 1873 Sporting rifle that was manufactured in 1886. This rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The top of the receiver has the 'step' at the junction with the barrel found on .22, .32, and .38 caliber Model 1873 rifles. The rifle has a 24 inch round barrel with half-magazine. The barrel has a Rocky Mountain front sight with steel blade and a sporting style buckhorn rear sight with serrated edges and fixed aperture. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The crescent buttplate has a sliding trap door. The barrel, half-magazine, dust cover and loading gate are blued, and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger, lever and buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are "Extra Finish" walnut with a high polish piano finish. 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." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. "38 CAL" is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel at the junction with the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "{ MODEL. 1873.}" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. "38 CAL" is stamped in script across the bottom of the cartridge elevator and the serial number "222273B" is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the tang screw.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-40 WCF

Price Realized:

Attractive Nimschke Style Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 20

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 WCF

Winchester Model 1873 rifle manufactured c. 1882 and subsequently custom engraved as a copy most likely in the mid-late 20th century in the style of Louis D. Nimschke and marked "L.D.N.". The left side plate is engraved: "MANUEL CASSOLA" on a ribbon surrounded by scrollwork. The right side plate and the sides, top and bottom of the receiver, dust cover and forearm cap are engraved with Nimschke's American style scrollwork on a fine punch-dot background. A copy of Nimschke's "L.D.N" signature is engraved in a ribbon surrounded by scrollwork on the bottom of the receiver behind the cartridge elevator. The rifle barrel and magazine are blued, the forearm cap, receiver, dust cover and crescent buttplate are silver-plated, and the hammer, lever and trigger are color casehardened. The loading gate is niter blue. The stock and forearm are highly figured, fancy grain, walnut with a high polish piano finish. There are fine checkered panels on the forearm and stock wrist. The rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The full octagon barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel silver blade and buckhorn sporting style rear sight. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped. The buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1865. OCTOBER 16, 1860" ahead of the rear sight. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL. 1873-" in fancy letters with foliate devices on either end of the marking. The serial number, "139990", is stamped in script on the lower tang behind the lever latch in an engraved panel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

Price Realized:

Desirable Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Lot 21

Winchester 1866 Rifle 44 RF

This Ulrich Engraved Winchester Third Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1869. This Deluxe Sporting Rifle features a factory engraved, silver-plated, frame, forend cap and buttplate. The stock and forearm are select, fancy grain walnut with a high polish varnish finish. The meticulously executed scroll engraving features floral terminals on a punch-dot background. The engraving style is nearly identical to the engraving on Model 1866 Rifle serial number, 35969 illustrated on page 59 of "THE BOOK OF WINCHESTER ENGRAVING" by R. L. Wilson. Wilson attributes the engraving on rifle number 35969 to Herman L. Ulrich. The rifle has a blued, full octagon barrel and full length magazine. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted, nickel-silver front sight and a folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch. The loading lever and hammer have a casehardened finish. The stock and forearm cap are fitted with factory sling swivels. The top barrel flat is roll stamped with the two line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS.NEWHAVEN.CT. / KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860". The serial number "35973" is located in an engraved banner on the lower receiver tang. The matching serial number (last four digits, "5973" is stamped internally on the buttstock and on the buttplate). A "B" factory inspection mark is stamped between the serial number and the tang screw. "S" and "XX" is stamped on the left lower tang internally.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 22

Winchester 1876 Rifle 45-60

Manufactured in 1884, this rifle features the Third Model receiver with the integral guide. The top barrel flat 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 "CAL 45-60" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876" between foliate designs. The serial number is located on the lower tang behind the lever latch. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "45-60". Features a nickel silver blade front sight and an adjustable rear leaf sight. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate with buttstock compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

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Lot 23

Winchester 1892 Rifle 25-20 WCF

Manufactured in 1925, this rifle has blade front and adjustable sporting type rear sights on a round barrel marked with the two-line address and patent information on the left ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation at the breech, a half magazine, and a smooth straight wrist walnut stock and forearm with a crescent buttplate with brass trapdoor. This latter feature is unusual for this model and may have been a special order request. The barrel and receiver have the factory proof stamped at the breech. The upper tang is stamped with the three-line model and trade mark information, and the underside of the frame has the serial number. The bottom of the forearm and buttstock have sling swivel studs with hook sling swivels attached.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

Desirable Documented Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Cody Record

Lot 24

Winchester 1894-Rifle 30 WCF

This is an early example of one of the most popular rifles in history and is in its most iconic configuration: a Winchester Model 1894 rifle in .30-30 Winchester Centerfire. More deer have been taken with .30-30 '94s than any other rifle in American history. The included records sheet from the Cody Firearms Museum states that this rifle was marked with its serial number on November 17, 1896. It was received in the Winchester warehouse on New Year's Eve as a rifle in .30 caliber with a round barrel and plain trigger and then shipped as part of order number 1122 on January 4, 1897. It has a German silver blade front sight, notch rear sight with folding leaves (100, 200, and 300 yards), standard markings, and smooth stock and forearm with standard rifle buttplate and forend cap.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Early 20th Century Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 25

Winchester 1894 Rifle 30 WCF

Manufactured in 1904 with the standard markings, German silver blade front sight, notch rear sight with folding leaves, and smooth stock and forearm.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Rifle with Peep Sight

Lot 26

Winchester 92 Rifle 25-20 WCF

Manufactured in 1906, factory rebarreled, fitted with a beaded blade front sight, flat folding Marble's notch rear sight, and a Lyman peep sight.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Documented Historic Factory Presentation Inscribed and Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 27

Winchester 1873 Carbine 44 WCF

The accompanying factory letter confirms the carbine configuration, 44 caliber fancy stock, and engraved factory presentation inscription "W.R.A. Co. to James Gregg", and that carbine was shipped on October 12, 1887. The floral scroll engraving and presentation inscription is very similar in style to the factory engraved and inscribed Model 1873 rifle presented to Captain Jack Crawford pictured in R.L. Wilson's "The Book of Winchester Engraving" (page 190). As Wilson explains, "Coverage is about equal to the No. 10 engraving pattern, and includes a repeated, stamped design within the borders on each side of the frame." The scrollwork extends to the dust cover, cartridge elevator and buttplate tang. The left side plate has the Winchester factory presentation inscription: "Winchester Repeating Arms Co./to/Mr. James Gregg." The carbine has the Third Model integral dust cover guide rail and a dust cover with serrated grasping grooves on the tail. It is fitted with a bayonet stud style blade front sight behind the magazine retaining ring, a carbine 1873 marked ladder rear sight, and saddle ring and stud on the left side of the action. The top of the barrel has the two-line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight and "44 WCF" at the breech. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL" and the upper tang has the model designation with the serial number on the lower tang. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with sling swivels and a crescent trapdoor buttplate. James Gregg was born in 1847 in England. He was the trade manager and general manger for the well known retailers and ironmongers Messrs. James McEwan & Co. Limited. The firm was founded in 1852 by James McEwan and John Houston to supply goods to stores in Victoria, Australia, during the gold rush in the 1850s and 1860s. Houston left the firm in 1855, and McEwan focused on wholesale and retail ironmongery until his death in 1868. In the 1880s, Gregg represented the company in Fiji and Australia. When the company expanded and opened a branch in Sydney, the manager was under Gregg's direction, and James Malcolm was the director for the company back at the London office. Gregg was also involved in civic affairs and was listed at the Grand Representative for the Grand Lodge Victoria based in Melbourne in 1887 and 1888. Winchester and McEwan & Co. were both involved in several large exhibitions in Australia in the late 19th century. Winchester won silver medal at the Sydney International Exhibition in 1879 and a gold medal in Melbourne in 1880. These medals are pictured on page 116 of "Winchester Repeating Arms Company" by Herb Houze. The "Official Record" from the 1880 exhibition indicates Winchester won a “First Order of Merit” gold medal for repeating rifles and carbines as did the Providence Tool Company. Smith & Wesson won gold for revolvers, and Colt and Parker Bros. won second order of merit for shotguns. In 1887, the Jubilee International Exhibition was held in Adelaide, South Australia, to celebrate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. Few details about the actual exhibition are available. In August 1888, Winchester returned to Melbourne for another large event: the Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition in celebration of a century of British colonization of Australia. This event was even larger than the prior event in Melbourne and drew in over two million visitors. At this exhibition, both McEwan & Co, almost certainly headed by James Gregg, and Winchester both won high awards. McEwan & Co. won silver medals for tea and Portland cement. The "Official Record" of the event states: "We, the undersigned appointed to act as experts on appeals against the decisions of the jury on firearms, etc., have this day examined the exhibit of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., United States, and beg to report that the Winchester Shot Gun of itself is in our opinion worthy of a First Award, as also the general display of arms and ammunition, which are highly finished. The whole exhibit we would recommend a First Award, with special mention for collective excellence." Marlin Firearms Co., Remington, and several European firms also won the First Order of Merit.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Winchester Caliber 25-20 Model 92 Takedown Rifle

Lot 28

Winchester 92 Rifle 25-20 WCF

Winchester Model 92 Takedown Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1921. Relatively few Model 1892 rifles were chambered for the 25-20 W.F.C. cartridge and Model 92 Takedown Rifles are scarce. The rifle has a 24-inch round barrel and full length magazine The barrel has the standard pattern, fixed blade, front sight with patent markings and set screw on the left side of the base and a sporting style rear sight with flat top. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped for a folding combination sight. The rifle has a full blue finish. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with the standard Winchester oil finish. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCT. 14. 1884." in two lines on the left side of the barrel ahead of the rear sight. The caliber: "25-20 W.F.C." is roll-stamped on the left side of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. Winchester oval, "W/P" proof marks are stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 92/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN." in three lines. The serial number, "912735" is stamped across the bottom of the receiver.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Excellent World War I Era Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 29

Winchester 1894-Carbine 30 WCF

This is an excellent carbine example of the ever popular Winchester Model 1894 and was manufactured in 1917 with a pinned blade front sight, notch and folding ladder rear sight, saddle ring and stud with leather thong, smooth forearm and stock, and standard markings. Model 1894 carbines were very popular throughout the U.S. and even in many parts of the world. In the West, they were easy to use and carry while riding on horseback, and in the East, they were easy to maneuver in the woods.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

Price Realized:

Winchester Model 1886 33 W.C.F. Lever Action Sporting Rifle

Lot 30

Winchester 1886 Rifle 33 WCF

This is an example of a Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle. The rifle has a 24-inch round light weight barrel with full length magazine and is fitted with the Lyman Hunting front sight and shotgun buttplate that were standard on Model 1886 rifles chambered for the .33 W.C.F. cartridge. In addition to the Lyman Hunting front sight, the rifle has a Lyman folding combination rear sight mounted on the receiver tang and standard buckhorn, sporting style rear sight on the barrel. The rifle has a straight grain, American walnut, stock and forearm. The stock has a black, checkered, hard rubber shotgun buttplate embossed with the oval "Winchester Repeating Arms " logo. The barrel, magazine, forearm cap and receiver are blue and the hammer and lever are color casehardened. The top of the barrel 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, "33 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The lower receiver tang is stamped with the 1884 and 1885 patent dates behind the trigger and has the serial number, "117797" stamped in script numerals behind the rear trigger guard screw.

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Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Excellent Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 31

Winchester 1894 Rifle 30 WCF

The Model 1894 is the most popular lever action in history; over 7.5 million have been manufactured to date! The .30-30/.30 W.C.F. was so popular in the 1894 line that the two are nearly synonymous. Most of early 1894s were heavily used, but this pre-WWI example is in exceptional condition. It was manufactured in 1909 with a round barrel, German silver blade front sight, express style factory rear sight with two folding leaves, and standard markings and features.

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Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 32

Winchester 1866 Carbine 44 RF

This is an example of a Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine that was manufactured in 1883. The model 1866 was the first firearm built under the Winchester name. The 20 inch round barrel has a blade front sight, two barrel bands and an "1873" marked folding leaf rear sight graduated 2-9 near the breech. The left side of the receiver has a staple-mounted saddle ring. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER-REPEATING-ARMS NEW HAVEN CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866.OCTOBER 16. 1860." between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The carbine has the Fourth Model receiver profile with less drop ahead of the hammer than earlier models. The serial number is located on the lower receiver tang at the rear, another feature of the Fourth Model. The bolt has the correct rimfire firing pin, which has two wedge shaped firing pins (one located on each side of the breech pin collar). The frame has the loading port cover of the indented style which is retained by one screw. Sling swivels are properly mounted on the rear barrel band and on the underside of the buttstock. It has a blue finished barrel and magazine tube, casehardened hammer and lever, brass frame and buttplate and is mounted with an oiled smooth forearm and straight grip stock with carbine buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod absent).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 33

Scarce Box of Winchester Repeating Arms '44 Flat' Henry Rimfire

Constructed from tan paper wrapped cardboard, the box is sealed with a green label marked ".44 FLAT R.F./Winchester/Make." on one side and both ends, and the Winchester guarantee on the remaining side. The lid is covered with a green and black picture label with a 44 Henry cartridge in the center, the "H" trademark in the upper right corner, ".44/Flat" in the upper left, and the text "50 CARTRIDGES/STETSON'S PATENT OCT. 31, 1871./FOR THE/WINCHESTER RIFLE MODEL 1866/MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A." in the center.

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Historic Virginia City, Nevada, New Haven Arms Co. Henry Rifle

Lot 34

New Haven Arms Co. Henry Rifle 44 Henry RF

Henry lever action rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in July 1864. The right barrel flat is stamped "S J BLACK" and the top of the buttplate heel is stamped with the initials "S.J.B.". Documents included with the rifle state that it was purchased at a gun show in Carson City, Nevada, in 1974. Subsequent research by the purchaser determined that Samuel J. Black came to the Nevada Territory in 1859 and, along with his brother, John L. Black, built the first brick building in Virginia City in 1862 and operated the "Black & Howell General Store. On May 5, 1888, S.J. Black murdered John L. Black in the living quarters of the Black & Howell store following a property dispute. The rifle has the distinctive Henry octagon barrel with integral 15-shot magazine and brass receiver and crescent buttplate. The rear sight has been removed from the barrel and replaced with a unique, hooded, rear sight with circular aperture that appears to have been made from an old rifle barrel. The rifle has the standard Henry nickel-silver front sight blade, later production, large diameter, magazine follower, second style receiver without the alternate rear sight dove-tail, second style buttplate with pointed heel and sling swivel and loop for sling hook on the left side of the stock and barrel. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the larger, second style legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT.16. 1860/MANUFACT'D. BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN. CT." in two lines with all serif letters. The rifle serial number, "5808" is stamped: (1) on the inside of the buttplate, (2) upper tang inlet on the stock, (3) left side of the lower receiver tang and (4) top of the barrel between the rear sight dove-tail and the receiver. The barrel serial number is partially obscured by the rear sight but all the visible serial numbers match. The buttplate screws and tang screws are correctly not serial numbered on late production Henry rifles. The small "W" inspection mark used by Oliver Winchester is stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the lever latch. This rifle is one of the very few weapons that can be documented to territorial Nevada during the peak of silver mining in the Comstock Lode.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

Lot 35

Historic Gold-Quartz Cane Inscribed to Charles E. DeLong, Envoy

Measuring 34 3/4 inches in height, the cane is fitted with a German silver banded iron tip, a 7/8 inch thick hardwood shaft, and a golden handle. The handle is engraved with scroll and geometric patterns with oval discs of polished gold ore stone on the front and rear and the inscription "Charles E. DeLong/Virginia/Nevada" on the left and "F.F. Low/Perpetuum gratis/J.De.L." on the right. Virginia City was one of the great boom towns of the American West, established after the discovery of the Comstock Lode and peaking at a population of 25,000 (down to 800 as of 2010). Charles Egbert DeLong was born in New York in 1832 and relocated to California with his family while still in his youth. In addition to participating in the Gold Rush, DeLong also studied law, was appointed a Deputy Sheriff, and was elected to the State Assembly. In 1869 he was established as a Resident Minister at the American Consulate in Japan, where he would be responsible for formally recognizing Japan's claim to the Ryukyu Islands (aka Okinawa Prefecture), traveled with Japan's Iwakura Mission, and helped discourage the formation of a Sino-Japanese alliance against the Western powers. Retiring from foreign service as a Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, he returned to the States in 1874, establishing a law practice in Virginia City, where he lived until his passing in 1876. Frederick Ferdinand Low was the Governor of California from 1863 to 1867, and ambassador to China from 1869 to 1873; he likely interacted with DeLong during their respective periods of foreign service.

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Lot 36

Historic Gold Quartz Presentation Walking Stick with 1875 San Fr

Measuring 35 inches in length, with a silver banded iron tip, a one inch thick hardwood shaft, and a golden head with octagonal side flats and a flat top. The sides are decorated with scroll engraving with alternating panels of Indians and outdoorsmen along with the inscription "PRESENTED/TO/John Henderson/Esq/By his Nephew/Beverly Thomas/San Francisco/1875". On top of the head is a hinged octagonal panel made from high concentration gold/quartz ore, which opens to reveal a glass-topped round chamber with six compartments, which appear to contain gold flakes, iron filings, an unidentified blue material, and three other unknown minerals. While no documentation is available, the date and decoration suggest involvement in the California mining trade.

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Very Fine Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 37

Winchester 1892-Carbine 44 WCF

This is a very fine example of a Winchester Model 1892 saddle ring carbine that was manufactured in 1916. The carbine has a 20 inch round barrel with full length magazine. The barrel has a steel block front sight mounted behind the upper barrel band and a folding leaf rear sight. A staple-mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The forearm is secured by a single barrel band and the stock has a steel, carbine style buttplate. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN.CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884." in two lines between the barrel band and the rear sight. The caliber designation: "44 W.C.F." is roll-stamped along the left side of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. Oval Winchester "W/P" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel and receiver. The serial number, "846152", is roll-stamped across the bottom of the receiver just behind the junction with the forearm. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped and roll-stamped: "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN." in three lines.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Exceptional Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket

Lot 38

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 WCF

Manufactured in 1903, this is an Exceptional example of an apparently unused Winchester Lever Action Model 1873 musket. These muskets were all developed for the South American market with many examples also having been sold in Mexico. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 28. 1866, OCTOBER 16. 186O" ahead of the rear sight and "44 W.C.F" at the breech. The bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL." The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" flanked by decorative foliate, and the serial number is on the lower tang behind the lever latch. It is fitted with the correct inverted "V" front sight and the folding military tangent rear sight graduated to 800 yards. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate and mounted with a smooth full length walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine style buttplate with butt trap door and lower sling swivel. The five piece cleaning rod is included in the butt compartment. The forearm is secured by three barrel bands and there is a sling swivel on the middle band.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Attractive Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun in 12 Gauge

Lot 39

Winchester 1887 Shotgun 12

This Model 1887 was manufactured in 1888. The only marking on the barrel is an oval "WP" stamp on the left side (not the intertwined WP proof). The barrel has a single bead front sight. The left side of the receiver has the Winchester monogram logo. The bottom of the receiver at the front has the serial number, and the lower tang is marked with the Winchester address and patent information in four lines. It is equipped with a smooth semi-pistol grip stock and forend slabs and a checkered steel buttplate. The magazine currently has a rod to limit the capacity. The barrel has a full choke, and it is chambered for 2 5/8 inch black powder shells. The length of pull is 12 3/4 inches.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Exceptional Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 40

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 WCF

Winchester Model 1873 Rifle with Winchester Arms Museum letter. The letter describes the rifle features as "Round barrel, Plain trigger, 1/2 magazine and New clip" and states that it was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on June 6, 1884, with nine other arms as order number 12728. The rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The barrel, forearm cap, receiver and dust cover are blued and the hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle has special order 24 inch round barrel and half magazine. The barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel/silver blade and a sporting style, buckhorn rear sight. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trap door. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1865. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in two-lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation "44 CAL." is stamped in script letters on the top of the barrel just in front of the receiver. 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 brass cartridge elevator. The serial number "150173A" is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the rear tang screw. Model 1873 rifles with the combination of full length round barrel and half magazine are rare.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Scarce Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Extra Lightweight Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 41

Winchester 1886 Rifle 45/70

This Winchester Model 1886 Extra Lightweight rifle was manufactured in 1900. This rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which describes it as: "Rifle, 45/70 caliber, Barrel Length: 22 inches, Barrel Shape: Round, Plain trigger, Full magazine, Shotgun butt with rubber butt plate, Extra light, and "Smokeless". The letter states this rifle was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on November 2, 1900. The rifle has a blued barrel, magazine, forearm cap and receiver. The hammer and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The barrel has the Lyman "Hunting Front Sight" with colored insert that was standard on Extra Lightweight rifles and a stamped steel buckhorn sporting style rear sight. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped for a folding combination rear sight. The black checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate is embossed with the circular "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS" logo. The top of the barrel 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 "45-70" is stamped on the top of the barrel immediately in front of the receiver and "N.S." (Nickel Steel) is stamped below the caliber mark on the left side of the barrel. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "- MODEL 1886 -". The lower tang is stamped with the 1884 and 1885 patent dates behind the trigger and the script serial number, "122828" behind the tang screw.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45/70

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Excellent Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 42

Winchester 1892 Carbine 44 WCF

This is an excellent example of a Winchester Model 1892 Carbine that was manufactured in 1915. The carbine has a staple-mounted saddle ring on the left side of the receiver. The 20 inch round barrel has a block mounted steel front sight blade behind the upper barrel band and a folding leaf rear sight. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped for a folding combination rear sight. The carbine has a full blue finish. The stock and forearm are oil-finished, straight grain, American walnut. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER. 14, 1884." in two lines behind the lower barrel band. The caliber designation, ".44 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the left side of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The oval Winchester "W/P" proof mark is stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-TRADE MARK REG. U.S PAT OFF & FGN." in three lines. The serial number, "829638" is roll-stamped across the bottom of the receiver behind the forearm.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Considered by Many to Be the Finest 1885 Extant: Well Documented Special Order, Deluxe, Factory Engraved, Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Schuetzen Rifle with Pope Barrel, Telescopic Sight, Spare Set Trigger, Shooting Case and Factory Letter Once Owned by Harry Pope Complete with Bill of Sale

Lot 43

Winchester 1885-Rifle 32-40 WCF

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Schuetzen rifle manufactured in 1899. The rifle is complete with a Cody Firearms Museum letter that lists the rifle's features and hand written letter that states this rifle and accessories were originally purchased from legendary barrel maker Harry M. Pope in 1933. The rifle has a Pope heavy, 30-inch, full octagon, blued barrel with false muzzle. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "H.M. Pope, HARTFORD, CONN." The barrel has a Winchester wind gauge front sight and a blank in the rear sight dovetail. The factory engraved receiver is gold plated with casehardened breechblock and hammer. The receiver is fitted with Pope wind gauge and elevation rear sights, double set-trigger and a Pope style, three finger lever stamped "JOS. SINGER/PAT APPL'D" on both sides. The forearm has a "door knob" style folding palm rest. The Schuetzen pistol grip stock has a Swiss style cheekpiece and Helm Swiss buttplate. The pistol grip has a black, hard rubber cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS". The stock and forearm are deluxe, highly figured, fancy grade walnut with a high polish piano finish with Winchester "Style D" checkering and relief carved accents. The engraving was probably executed by John Ulrich and features a highly detailed game scene on either side of the receiver surrounded by arabesque scrolls and fancy border and line work. The engraving covers the top and sides of the receiver and upper tang with engraved accents on the top of the breechblock, lower tang and buttplate. The rifle is accompanied by a 33-inch telescopic sight with unmarked browned tube, the original engraved and gold plated spur lever and double set-triggers and a shooting box with accessories. The shooting box contains: (1) spotting telescope, (2) powder measure, (3) tin containing two 40-round blocks of .32 caliber cast bullets, (4) box of 50 primed U.M.C. .32-40 shell casings (5) two period powder cans and (6) a spare palm rest. A lower compartment in the case contains re-loading tools. The Cody Museum letter lists the rifle features as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 32/40, Barrel Type: 1/2 Octagon, Barrel Weight: #3, Barrel length: 30 inches, Trigger: Set, Fancy, Pistol grip stock -Carved style D, Helm butt plate, Sights: Lyman rear and cup disc, Wind gauge front, No slot, Engraved $14 with band at breech - Gold trims and lever pull gold", and "Spur lever." The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on November 10, 1889, and returned for repair on July 25, 1900. The Pope barrel, rear sight, set-triggers and lever may have been installed when the rifle was returned to Winchester in 1900.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40 WCF

Unique Mason Attributed Prototype Winchester Model 1885 Takedown Low Wall Rifle with Cody Museum and Madis Letters and Other Documentation

Lot 44

Winchester 1885-Rifle 28-30

Included with the rifle is a binder of documents. Among them is the sign that accompanied the rifle when it was on display at the Cody Firearms Museum. It states: "This rifle is the prototype for William Mason's design of a takedown system for John Browning's Single Shot Rifle." The 1988 letter from the Herbert G. Houze at the Winchester Arms Museum states: "two features indicate that it was produced by the Winchester company on an experimental basis." The first is that the relieved sides of the breechblock were an experimental concept designed to reduce weight and aid in the vertical movement of the breechblock. Second, a thumb screw on the right serves as an experimental takedown lever. Houze states it is "identical to that designed by Mason in 1886 and tried experimentally on both a Model 1886 Rifle and a Model 1887 Shotgun. Both these arms, as well as drawings of the system, are in the collection of the Winchester Arms Museum." As noted above, included documents also indicate this rifle was placed on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center Cody Firearms Museum from 1991until 2001. A letter from the museum's curator states they "Received. . .one (1) Winchester Model 1885 William Mason Experimental Takedown Rifle, serial number 34955 in near factory new condition." The presumed chronological provenance based on the consignor's information includes: William Randolph Hearst Collection, Dr. Howard Andrews Collection, Jim Serven 1949 Catalog, Unknown Buyer 1949, Hank Williams, Jr. 1970s, H.H. Bitz 1970s, Kidd Brothers 1988, and Frank Kelley 2001. The included factory letters confirm the rifle was originally received in the warehouse and shipped on August 24, 1889, in .22 Long Rifle with a "#2, 26 inch, 1/2 octagon barrel;" plain trigger; fancy oil finished, checkered pistol grip stock with shotgun butt and rubber buttplate; no platinum line in the Rocky Mountain front sight and a hammer stop at 1/2 cock. The rifle was "Returned and repaired on September 30, 1907." A letter from George Madis lists some information on William Mason including that he was employed at Winchester starting in 1882 and was a master mechanic from 1885 to 1910. The barrel has a gold washed combination blade and globe front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, the two line address ahead of the rear sight, "25 W.C.F." at the breech and several small factory markings including "2"s on the bottom of the barrel. A fancy "P" is stamped on the front face of the action to the left. The upper tang is fitted with a mid-range Vernier peep sight with extra long rear screw that extends past the lower tang. The lower tang has the serial number and patent marking on the bottom and "3493 XXX S RB" on the left side. The upper tang inlet on the stock also has "3493." The forearm and grip have multi-point checkering and ebony inlays. The buttplate is checkered and has an emblem of an eagle on rocks. It has been rechambered and rifled for .28-30 Stevens cartridge.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 28-30

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Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Semi-Deluxe Rifle with Swiss Buttplate

Lot 45

Winchester 1885-Rifle 32-40 WCF

The Winchester's first single shot rifles were the first firearms they manufactured based on a John Moses Browning patent and were offered in a wide range of variations and calibers. This example is similar to the "Special Single Shot" variant but does not have checkering or a cheekpiece. It was designed for target shooting using the purpose built .32-40 W.C.F. /Ballard cartridge and has a drift adjustable globe front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight, a short to mid-range Vernier peep sight, close coupled double set triggers, and a smooth semi-pistol grip stock and forearm with ebony inserts and a nickel plated Swiss buttplate. The barrel is #3 weight and has the two line address ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation at the breech. The lower tang has the serial number and patent marking.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32-40 WCF

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Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 46

Winchester 1866 Rifle 44 RF

The Winchester Model 1866 has earned itself a noted place in American western history. Thousands were carried to the Great Plains and beyond by intrepid American pioneers and were relied upon for defense and hunting. The "Yellow Boy" (nickname usually referring to saddle ring carbines) was also popular among the Native Americans already living on the plains and several were used during the Battle of Little Bighorn. The '66 secured Winchester's place in the annals of the West and launched a long line of successful Winchester lever actions that remain popular to this day and still retain the basic form of the '66. This Model 1866 was manufactured in 1876 and has the serial number marked in block numerals behind the trigger. It is equipped with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable sporting rear sight. The barrel has the standard two line address and King's improvement marking. The right side of the frame has "M. DAVIS/1884" lightly hand scratched. It has the standard smooth stock and forearm with "gunmetal" furniture. The trapdoor compartment in the stock is empty. The rifle was never fitted with sling swivels.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 47

Scarce and Desirable Box of New Haven Arms Co. Henry Cartridges

Box for 50 New Haven Arms No. 44-100 cartridges for the Henry rifle. The box has a green label printed with the number of cartridges, cartridge information and New Haven address, with an ornate border. (See image.)

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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown Extra Light Weight Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 48

Winchester 1886-Rifle 45-70

The factory letter indicates this rifle was received in the warehouse and shipped September 25, 1912, as order number 379828. The letter confirms the rifle had the following features: rifle, takedown, extra light 22 inch round nickel steel barrel, plain trigger adjusted for "pull light as consistent with safety," checkered pistol grip stock with shotgun butt and hard rubber buttplate, half magazine, a Lyman #21 receiver peep sight, rear sight filler block, and "W.H.V." front sight. It has the standard markings, a dovetailed blade front sight with folding white bead, flat folding two leaf rear sight and a receiver mounted Lyman peep sight. The stock and forearm have multi-point checkering, a Winchester hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. Both have some attractive figure. The trigger is not exceptionally light and breaks cleanly. "529" is marked in the upper tang recess on the stock and is also on the left side of the lower tang followed by "F R XX." The left side of the upper tang has "17" and a triangle with an "I."

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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

Lot 49

Winchester 1894 Rifle 38-55

Manufactured in 1897. This rifle features a silver blade front sight and an adjustable semi-buckhorn sporting sight. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line address marking ahead of the rear sight and "38-55" at the breech. The serial number is marked on the underside of the frame. Full length magazine tube, blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Exceptional Winchester Third Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 50

Winchester 1876 Rifle 45-60 WCF

This is an excellent example of a Winchester Model 1876 rifle that was manufactured in 1881. This rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The rifle has a full-octagon 28-inch barrel with full-length magazine. The barrel has the standard sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and folding leaf rear sight marked "1876" below the elevation bar stop screw. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped for a rear sight and the crescent steel buttplate has a sliding brass trap door. The rifle has a blued barrel, magazine, forearm cap, receiver, dust cover and buttplate. The hammer, lever and trigger are color casehardened. The loading gate has a fire blue finish. The stock and forearm are oil-finished, 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." ahead of the rear sight. "CAL 45-60" is roll stamped on the top barrel flat immediately ahead of the receiver. "45-60" is roll stamped in script numerals across the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang is roll stamped "MODEL. 1876" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number,"31317" is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the lower tang screw.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60 WCF

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