Premier Firearms Auction #68

September 09, 2016 to September 11, 2016

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Premier Firearms Auction #68

September 09, 2016 to September 11, 2016

This auction has ended.

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Documented Special Order Winchester Second Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable 30 Inch Extra Length Barrel

Lot 1

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 WCF

This is an example of a Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured in 1879. The rifle has the Second Model receiver with impressed oval "thumb print" dust cover and screw fastened dust cover rail. It is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which describes it as: "Type: Rifle, Barrel Type: Octagon, Barrel Length: 30 inches", and "Trigger: Set". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on March 28, 1879. The rifle has a blued barrel, magazine, forearm cap and receiver. The loading gate has a nitre blue finish. The hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The rare 30-inch octagon barrel has a dovetail mounted front sight with steel blade and a blank in the rear sight dovetail. A Lyman folding combination sight is mounted on the tang. The receiver has a factory single set trigger. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860". The serial number "33402" is stamped in script numerals between the lever latch and the rear tang screw. The barrel and cartridge elevator, correctly, are not stamped with caliber markings. Winchester Model 1873 rifles with barrels longer than the standard 24-inch length are very scarce.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Lever Action Rifle with Special Order Half-Octagon Barrel

Lot 2

Winchester 1886-Rifle 38-56 WCF

This rifle was manufactured in 1889 and has a special order half-round/half-octagon barrel chambered for the .38-56 W.C.F. cartridge. The barrel has a "Winchester Express" front sight with colored bead and a factory blank in the rear sight dovetail. A Lyman folding combination rear sight is mounted on the upper tang. 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 dovetail. The caliber: "38-56 W.C.F." is stamped on the top barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger, and the serial number "45113" is stamped in script numerals between the tang screws. The rifle has a blued barrel, magazine, bolt, trigger and loading gate. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are oil finished, straight grain American walnut.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-56 WCF

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

Lot 3

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 WCF

This is a scarce example of a Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Short Rifle that was manufactured in 1911. This rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that describes it as: "Rifle, 44 caliber, 20 inch, octagon barrel" and "Set trigger". The letter states that it was shipped from Winchester to Durango, Mexico, on July 10, 1911. The rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The top of the receiver is rounded at the junction with the barrel. The octagon barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and a sporting style buckhorn rear sight with screw adjustable center piece. The receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped and the rifle has a special order single set trigger. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The barrel, magazine, forearm cap, dust cover, receiver loading gate and trigger are blued. The hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The left barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS, NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860"ahead of the rear sight. The caliber: "44 W.C.F." is roll stamped on the left barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. Oval Winchester "W/P" proof marks are stamped on the top of the barrel and receiver. "44 CAL" is stamped in script across the brass cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1873/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK' in three lines. The serial number, "646331B" is stamped in script on the lower tang behind the lever latch. Model 1873 rifles with special short barrels of 22-inches or less are rare.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Scarce Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action Rifle

Lot 4

Winchester 1886 Rifle 33 WCF

This is a desirable example of a Winchester Model 1886 special order, deluxe, "non-take down", light-weight rifle chambered in 33 WCF. This desirable rifle has four special order features that include 1) a pistol grip stock, 2) extra fancy deluxe walnut stock and forend, 3) checkering on both the stock and forend, 4) half-length magazine. Based on the serial number of this rifle it was manufactured in late 1907 and is chambered for the new, smokeless powder 33 W.C.F., cartridge, that was developed in 1902. The stock and forearm are deluxe, extra fancy grain walnut with Style H checkering and a subdued piano finish. The stock has a black, hard rubber, checkered, shotgun style buttplate with the Winchester logo embossed in the center. The barrel has a Lyman "Hunting front sight" with colored bead and an adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14.1884.JAN. 20.1885." in two lines ahead of the rear sight and "-NICKEL STEEL BARREL-/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines on the left rear of the barrel. The caliber designation "33 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the left side of the barrel immediately ahead of the take-down collar. The lower tang is roll stamped with the 1884 and 1885 patent dates behind the trigger and the serial number "144710" behind the rear tang screws. The rifle has an all blued finish with color casehardened hammer and lever.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Lot 5

New Haven Arms Co. First Model Henry Lever Action Rifle

This is a solid example of a desirable First Model Henry Rifle that was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in 1863. The barrel has a German silver blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight graduated from one to nine hundred yards. The top of the brass frame has a dovetail slot positioned towards the hammer. The top barrel flat is stamped "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT.16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS. CO. NEWHAVEN. CT" ahead of the rear sight and the serial number "2658" is stamped at the breech. The serial number is also stamped on the inside of the buttplate, on the shanks of both buttplate screws, in the upper stock tang inlet and the left side of the lower tang. The left side of the barrel has a sling loop and the left side of the buttstock has a sling swivel. Mounted with a smooth straight grip stock. The brass butt plate has the early rounded profile heel. Experts believe that most Henry Rifles manufactured before 1865 saw Civil War service. The Ordnance Department purchased about 900 Henry Rifles in 1863-1864 for issue to the 1st D.C. Cavalry Regiment and a small number in 1865 for issue to the Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiments. The majority of Henry Rifles were privately purchased by individual Federal soldiers who appreciated the rifle's firepower and advanced design. Most of these soldiers were in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky regiments in the Army of the Cumberland. Some western regiments, like the 66th Illinois Infantry, were primarily armed with privately purchased Henry Rifles.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Musket with Unique Cartouche

Lot 6

Winchester 1866 Musket 44 RF

Manufactured in 1872, this is a desirable and fine example of a martially inspected Winchester Model 1866 lever action musket. The crisp script letter cartouche ("GHJ") is stamped on the left side of the buttstock. The Winchester Model 1866 musket was not documented to have ever been obtained by the U.S. military, but was sold to foreign militaries (France, Turkey, Mexico and Prussia). The cartouche, which is inside a ribbon, is indicative of "AOS" cartouches found on Argentine proofed 1866 carbines in the 135,000 to 148,000 serial number range. According to noted Winchester expert George Madis, "To date, no concrete evidence has appeared to explain the meaning of [AOS] markings." The same can be said about the cartouche found on this musket. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent dates ahead of the rear sight and a small letter "J" at the breech. Fitted with a square base front sight/bayonet lug and a folding ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. It has the 7/8 magazine tube with three barrel bands. The middle barrel bands has a sling loop and the corresponding loop is located on the underside of the buttstock. The serial number is marked behind the trigger. The lower tang is marked with the small letters "PS." The wood is nicely figured straight grain American walnut with 3/4 length forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a brass buttplate featuring a trap compartment. The four piece cleaning rod is included.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 7

Scarce Box of Winchester 44 Flat Rimfire Cartridges

Brown cardboard construction, with a green top label bearing an illustration of the cartridge and marked "50 WINCHESTER 50/.44 FLAT RIMFIRE CARTRIDGES/RIFLE CARTRIDGES" above the New Haven address, and a pair of orange end labels with a red "W" behind "44 FLAT/Rim Fire/Cartridges." The underside of the box is stamped "58/MADE IN U.S.A." The box contains 49 rounds.

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New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Carbine with Letter from George Madis

Lot 8

New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Carbine 40

Volcanic Lever Action Carbine with 16-inch barrel manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company c. 1859. The carbine has a blued barrel, silver-plated receiver and crescent buttplate and casehardened lever and hammer. The stock is oil finished, straight grain, American walnut. The top and sides of the receiver and edges of the buttplate are decorated with open scrollwork, simple floral designs and border work. The engraving is period and similar but not identical to the typical factory engraving on Volcanic firearms. The carbine is accompanied by a letter from Winchester expert George Madis. The Madis' letter states that all the carbine's major parts are original, all the internal assembly/serial numbers match and that the barrel blue and silver plating are original. Madis describes the engraving on the receiver and buttplate as "early style engraving" and notes that it is of slightly higher quality than is typically found on New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic firearms. The barrel is the early "Type I" style with full rib and nickel-silver cone front sight. The top flat is lightly stamped "PATENT NEW HAVEN. CONN." in a single line. The receiver has a dovetail mounted rear sight with elevation wheel. The hammer has fine knurling on the spur. The serial number "2307" is stamped on the right side of the loading lever and on the left side of the lower tang beneath the stock. The assembly number "14" is stamped on the right side of the lower tang and on the shank of all three of the hand-fitted tang screws. "H" is stamped on the left side of the tang ahead of the serial number and "X" is stamped on the left side of the lever. The stock is stamped "14" underneath the buttplate and "14" is stamped inside the buttplate heel. The top buttplate screw is brass and appears to be a period replacement.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40

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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Trapper Carbine with 15 Inch Barrel and ATF Exemption Letter

Lot 9

Winchester 94 Carbine 30 WCF

Manufactured in 1926. This carbine features a 15 inch round barrel and full length magazine tube. The left side of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent date information followed by the two line nickel steel barrel marking and ".30 W.C.F." The Winchester oval proof is stamped on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three line model/trademark information. The barrel is fitted with a pinned blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight graduated to 200 yards. All blue finish and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate. The carbine is accompanied by a ATF letter of exemption dated March 24, 2016 removing it from NFA provisions and being designated as a collectible curio/relic firearm.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 10

Winchester Second Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Cody Letter

Winchester Model 1873 Sporting Rifle with Cody Firearms Museum Records Office Letter. The letter identifies Model 1873, serial number 71087, as a rifle with octagon barrel and plain trigger and states that it was shipped from Winchester on July 13, 1881. The rifle has the Second Model receiver with screw-fastened dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The 24-inch octagon barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and a buckhorn, sporting style rear sight with knurled edges. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped. The crescent buttplate has sliding brass trapdoor. Non-factory sling swivels have been added at a later date to the forearm cap and stock. The barrel, magazine, forearm cap and dust cover are blued. The loading gate has a fire blue finish. The hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS-CO. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S- IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. "MODEL 1873" is roll-stamped in fancy letters on the upper receiver tang. The serial number "74087" is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the rear tang screw. The barrel and cartridge elevator correctly lack caliber markings.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 Win

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Well-Documented, Historic Incredibly Rare, and Desirable Ira Flanders Factory Inscribed 1 of 1,000 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter, and Winchester Advertisement History Relating to Owner

Lot 11

There were actually only 133 Model 1873 1 of 1,000 rifles manufactured by Winchester, and according to "Winchester's New Model of 1873: A Tribute Vol. 2" by James Gordon only 63 were uncovered for their survey. This particularly rifle is noted on page 460 in their list of personal inscriptions by serial number and notes "I Flanders:" and "One of a Thousand." The personalized inscription is pictured on page 462. On page 382, the 1 of 1,000 marking is pictured, and the rifle is briefly discussed. It is also pictured and discussed in R. L. Wilson's "Winchester: The Golden Age of American Gunmaking and the Winchester 1 of 1000" on page 64. Based on the factory records surveyed by Gordon and Wilson, this rifle was the 9th 1 of 1,000 built and is one of only nine whose stock is not mentioned in the ledgers. All 1 of 1,000s were based on barrels selected as the best out of each thousand produced and received extra attention in fit and finishing. The factory letter confirms this rifle shipped on May 10, 1875, with the following features: rifle, 28 inch octagon barrel, set trigger, short magazine, "1 Of 1000," and "I Flanders." One other gun was with it in order number 3114. All of the features mentioned match the current configuration. It has "Ira Flanders" inscribed in script on the left side of the action, an unusually crude "1 of 1000" panel on the barrel at the breech (only example with this marking found), a half magazine, and a single set trigger. The dust cover is the correct early style with a checkered "thumb print" and is fitted to mortised guides in the top of the frame. The stock and forearm are smooth walnut, and the sights consist of standard German silver blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights on the barrel and a long range Vernier peep sight mounted on the upper tang. The included documents demonstrate that Ira Proctor Flanders (1831-1915) was a Civil War veteran from Plattsburgh, New York. He served in C Company of the 16th Regiment of New York Volunteer Infantry briefly between August and December 1862 before being discharged due to disability relating to health issues commonly caused by dysentery and other ailments prevalent in the Civil War camps. He is listed as a blacksmith on his death certificate and in Federal Census records for 1870. In "Forest and Stream" Volume 7 from 1876 on page 128 is a Winchester advertisement which includes a target shot off-hand at 400 yards by Flanders in Saranac, New York, near Plattsburgh in July of 1875 with 8 bullseyes and two shots in the second ring in. The target was almost certainly shot with this very rifle given the shipping date on the letter and the renowned accuracy of the 1 of 1,000 rifles. Included with the lot is an oval sepia-tone portrait of a young man in an early 20th century military uniform with "163" one the shoulders.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 12

Winchester 1886 Rifle 45/70 Govt.

Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1895. This rifle is accompanied by letters from the Winchester Arms Museum and the Cody Firearms Museum Records Office. The Winchester Museum letter describes it as: "rifle, 45/70 caliber, 1/2 octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, rubber butt plate, 1/2 magazine (4 Ctgs)" and "Lyman rear, leaf & (unreadable) front sights". The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on July 25, 1895. The rifle has a blued barrel, half magazine, bolt, loading gate and trigger. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer and lever are color casehardened. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grain walnut with "Style H" checkering and a highly polished piano finish. The pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The black, hard rubber, shotgun style buttplate is checkered with the round Winchester Repeating Arms logo in the center. The barrel has a Lyman "Hunting Front Sight" with colored insert and rare Lyman folding two-leaf rear sight. The front leaf has a wide sighting notch, and the rear leaf has a flat top with bright triangle. A Lyman folding combination rear sight with coarsely knurled post is mounted on the receiver tang. The top barrel flat 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 "45-70" is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are roll-stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger and the serial number, "104230", is stamped in script numerals behind the tang screw.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45/70 Govt.

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Lot 13

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

This is an example of a Second Model 1876 carbine that was manufactured in 1888 and features the dust cover guide rail attached to the top of the receiver by two screws. The dust cover has the serrated finger guide along the rear edge. Fitted with a fixed blade front sight, folding rear carbine sight and a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line Winchester/King's Improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight and "CAL/45-60" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL. 1876." and the serial number appears on the lower tang behind the lever. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "45-60." Mounted with a full walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Rifle with Scarce Extra Length 30 Inch Barrel, Set Trigger and Factory Letter

Lot 14

Winchester 1873 Rifle 38 WCF

The accompanying factory letter confirms the rifle configuration, .38 caliber, 30 inch barrel, set trigger and rifle stock. The rifle was received in the warehouse on November 13, 1882 and shipped on November 14, 1882, work order 825. The special order barrel is fitted with a blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight with the top flat stamped with the two line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight and "38-CAL" stamped at the breech. The set trigger is a special order feature. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "38 CAL." The upper tang has the model marking and the lower tang has the serial number. The receiver has the Third Model guide rail and dust cover. Mounted with a smooth forearm and buttstock with crescent buttplate featuring a compartment (cleaning rod not included).

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 15

Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1879. This First Model 1873 Winchester Rifle features the distinctive dust cover held in place by grooved guides on either side of the top of the receiver and checkered oval finger grip on top of the dust cover. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/Kings Improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight, the upper tang is marked "MODEL. 1873," and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The rifle is correctly absent of caliber markings. The brass cartridge elevator has an engraved monogram. Fitted with a German blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight. Mounted with a smooth forearm with steel forend cap and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Desirable Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action "Trapper" Style Saddle Ring Carbine with ATF Exemption Letter

Lot 16

Winchester 1894-Carbine 30 WCF

Manufactured in 1895. The included ATF letter confirms the receiver's year of manufacture as 1895 and the short 15 inch barrel as a post-1906 factory original and goes on to confirm the piece as an antique and not subject to NFA guidelines regarding barrel length. Fitted with a fixed German silver blade front and a folding ladder style rear sight with elevator and fixed notch, standard markings, saddle ring mounted to the left side of the receiver, and a smooth steel buttplate. Mounted with a carbine forearm with barrel band and smooth straight grip stock.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 17

Attractive Panel Scene Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Carbine

This Winchester Model 1866 carbine was manufactured in 1871 and subsequently was custom embellished in the mid-20th century. The carbine has the first style barrel band with integral front sight blade and two-leaf rear sight. A staple mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The stock has a crescent brass buttplate with hinged trapdoor. The stock and forearm are replacements of nicely figured American walnut. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the second type 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. The serial number, "102168", is stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger. The receiver and buttplate are gold plated and decorated with custom engraving. The engraving consists of a scene that covers most of the left side of the receiver and depicts a mounted hunter pursuing a small herd of bison. The right side plate depicts a hunter armed with a Winchester rifle about to be mauled by a grizzly bear and an oval that contains a bison head in profile. The balance of the receiver and buttplate heel are covered with open scrollwork on a punch-dot background, floral designs and detailed borders. The engraving style generally resembles Ulrich factory work.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 18

Engraved Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

This is an example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action rifle that was manufactured in 1888 and subsequently custom engraved and refurbished in the 20th century. The Cody Firearms Records Office serial number verification form indicates that this Model 1886 left the factory as a rifle with 45/90 caliber octagon barrel and plain trigger. The rifle was received in the warehouse on September 25, 1888 and shipped on October 2, 1888. The rifle has a 26-inch full octagon barrel with full length magazine, factory single set trigger and sling swivels on the forearm cap and stock. The barrel has a Lyman "Winchester Express" front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight marked "1886" at the top of the leaf. The top barrel flat has cross-checkered matting that covers the Winchester legend and obscures the caliber markings. The forearm and pistol grip stock are "XXXX" highly figured, fancy grain walnut with checkered forearm and pistol grip and a low-luster piano finish. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The barrel, magazine, bolt, loading gate and trigger are blued and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The receiver, bolt, hammer, lever, forearm cap and buttplate heel are engraved with flawlessly executed arabesque scrollwork and fancy borders. The engraving is similar in style and quality to Winchester factory work but lacks the game scenes found on most standard factory engraving. The left side of the lower tang is stamped with the assembly number "341" followed by "XXXX" and "SS". The assembly number "341" is also stamped in the upper tang inlet of the stock. A British "Crown/V" proof mark is stamped on the right side of the receiver and on the left side of the bolt. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "-MODEL 1886-" surrounded by engraved borders. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped behind the trigger on the lower tang. The serial number "23770" is engraved in script numerals on the lower tang and surrounded by scroll-work flourishes.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45

Price Realized:

Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Frame and Factory Letter

Lot 19

Winchester 1886 Rifle 45-70

The included factory letter confirms the rifle was originally chambered for .40-82 and had a special order 30 inch long octagon barrel with sporting leaf sight (notch and folding ladder), and plain trigger and also indicates the rifle was received on April 4, 1889, and shipped the same day with three other Model 1886 rifles in order 20295. The current 30 inch barrel has a German silver blade front sight, notch and folding ladder rear sight, standard address and patent markings, and is stamped ".45-70 W.C.F." at the breech. The Winchester Model 1886 was the first lever action designed by John M. Browning, and the popular Model 1892 was based on the same design but scaled down for smaller cartridges. The Model 1886 was very popular and could handle everything from .33 W.C.F. to large .50 caliber express cartridges making it one of the best firearms for big game hunting in its day. They also saw limited military use even into WWI when they were used with incendiary ammunition against German airships by the British Royal Flying Corps.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Factory Engraved Marlin Deluxe Model 1893 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Lot 20

Marlin Firearms Co 1893 Rifle 30-30

Manufactured in 1904 with deluxe features on an engraved takedown receiver. The rifle is equipped with blade and adjustable sporting sights on the half-octagon, half-magazine, "SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL" barrel, with a mid-range adjustable peep sight on the tang of the "MARLIN SAFETY" receiver. Light scrollwork is present at the breech of the barrel, with deeper punch-dot backed designs on the takedown iron and frame, the latter also bearing a scene of a deer standing in the woods on the right side beneath the ejector port and a larger scene of a stag pursued into a clearing by a wolf on the left. Fitted with a fancy walnut pistol grip stock with checkering at the wrist and forearm, a checkered Marlin buttplate, and a silver shield on the right side of the buttstock inscribed "Edward Field Goltra". Though not confirmed as belonging to him, research shows an Edward Field Goltra as a steel executive and prominent St Louis citizen during the early 20th century. (Of historic note, St. Louis held the World's Fair in the same year as this rifle was manufactured).

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30-30

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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun with Factory Letter

Lot 21

Winchester 1887 Shotgun 12

Manufactured in 1892 with a single brass bead sight on the polished blue barrel and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. The frame is vibrantly casehardened and has the standard "WRACo" monogram on the left side, serial number on the underside forward of the lever, and the four-line address and patent markings on the lower tang. Equipped with a casehardened hammer, lever, and trigger. Fitted with two-piece, diamond checkered, fancy walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with a checkered Winchester plastic buttplate. Length of pull is 13 inches. Includes a factory letter that confirms the shotgun configuration, 12 gauge, 30 inch barrel length, extra light, and a fancy checkered stock with rubber buttplate. The letter also states that the serial number was applied on November 7, 1892, received in the warehouse on November 10, 1892, and shipped on November 12, 1892, under order number 8769.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 22

Desirable Winchester Model 1876 .50 Express Lever Action Rifle

Sometimes referred to as the Centennial Model, this 1876 rifle was manufactured in 1885. Third model with the dust cover integrally machined as part of the receiver. German silver blade front and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights. The caliber is marked in three places on the rifle: "50 CAL EXPRESS" on top of the barrel and "WINCHESTER EXPRESS / .50 CAL. 95 GRS." on the dust cover and "50-95" on the brass carrier. 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 two lines. Full length tubular magazine. Model designation on the upper tang with serial stamped on the lower tang. The hammer and lever are casehardened. Smooth straight grip walnut stock with sling swivels, crescent buttplate with brass trap. No letter present at time of writing, but appears correct caliber.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 50-95

Price Realized:

Fine Documented Early Production Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 23

Winchester 1892 Rifle 32 WCF

According to the included serial number verification email from the Cody Firearms Museum, the factory records confirm the rifle configuration, round 32 WCF barrel and plain trigger. The warehouse date was December 19, 1893 and the ship date was April 5, 1894. Blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and full length magazine. The top of the barrel has the two line address and "32 WCF." The upper tang has the three line model/patent date information. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Shotgun Buttplate

Lot 24

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 WCF

Manufactured in 1882. This Third Model 1873 Winchester Rifle features the machined dust cover guide as part of the receiver. The rifle has a blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and full length magazine. The barrel has the two line address/patent marking and the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873". Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a special order factory shotgun buttplate (steel), a feature that is rare to find on the collector market.

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 25

Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

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 notch on the left barrel flat with "30 W.C.F." at the breech. The lower tang by the trigger is stamped "26", and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. This rifle features Lyman combination globe/post front sight, rear sight notch (rear sight absent), rear tang mounted Marble adjustable peep sight. Features a blue octagon barrel and full length magazine. The hammer, trigger, and lever are casehardened. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with metal forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Complete with a copy of a Cody Firearms Museum Records Office form that verifies the rifle configuration, caliber, octagon barrel, plain trigger, that it received in the warehouse on 10-8-1903 and shipped to order number T108154 on 10-10-1903.

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Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 26

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-90 Caliber

Manufactured in 1888. Equipped with a blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and full length magazine. The top barrel flat has the two line address marking and "45-90 WCF" and the upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886." The serial number along with the two line patent dates marking appears on the lower tang. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The left side of receiver is lightly scratched "Jas.L Griffith" above "J.L. Griffith", possibly a previous owner.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Exceptionally Fine Winchester Model 1876 .50-95 Express Deluxe Lever Action Short Rifle with British Retailer Markings and Factory Letter

Lot 27

Winchester 1876 Rifle 50-95 Winchester Express

Winchester Model 1876 Express Rifle with 22-inch barrel manufactured in 1880. The top of the barrel is stamped with the London dealer marking: "JAS KERR & CO / 54 KING WM ST. E.C." in two lines ahead of the rear sight, and London proof and inspection marks are stamped on the left side of the barrel and on the top of the receiver. A round London Armory cartouche is stamped on the right side of the stock near the buttplate. This rifle is accompanied by a Winchester Museum letter that describes it as: "rifle, 50 Express, 22 inch round barrel, plain trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, 1/2 magazine, shotgun butt" and "case hardened". The letter further states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on October 14, 1880, "along with 28 other rifles with the same specifications to the same order number". The Second Model receiver has a screw-fastened dust cover rail and dust cover with oval checkered finger guide. The top of the dust cover is engraved: "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/ .50 CAL. 95 GRS" in two lines. In addition to the London dealer stamp and proofs, the top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight and ".50 CAL." just ahead of the receiver. "50-95" is stamped in script numerals across the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." in fancy letters. The serial number"10932" is stamped in tiny numerals across the lower tang behind the lever latch. The 22-inch round barrel has a sporting style front sight with nickel silver blade and folding leaf rear sight marked "1876" at the top of the leaf. The barrel, magazine tip, dust cover, loading gate and shotgun buttplate are blue, and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grade walnut with Winchester "Style W" checkering and a high polish piano finish. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay.

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Caliber / Gauge: 50-95 Winchester Express

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Documented John Ulrich Factory Master Engraved and Nickel and Gold Plated Exhibition Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory and R. L. Wilson Letters

Lot 28

Winchester 1886-Carbine 45-90 WCF

The extraordinarily rare and desirable carbine was manufactured in 1898 as an exhibition piece. American firearms expert R. L. Wilson identifies the engraving as the work factory master engraver John Ulrich in the included letter and also states it was used at various exhibitions and displays. His evaluation notes that carbines were seldom engraved or received special finishes and confirms this carbine is distinguished by the rare combination of gold and nickel plated finish, deluxe checkered wood, factory engraving, and full documentation. Wilson notes that carbine #114695 (the consecutive gun to this example) is identically engraved and was also used by Winchester at various shows. The unique matching pair traveled together to some of the events given the matching shipping dates. The stock and forearm are “XX” fancy grade walnut with feathered figure Winchester Style "H" checkering and a high polish piano finish. The receiver, bolt, and buttplate are factory engraved with scrollwork similar to Winchester No. 4 engraving. The left side of the receiver features a game scene that depicts a whitetail buck and doe in a forest setting, a panel scene not depicted anywhere in Wilson’s two books on Winchester engraving. A rarely seen S-scroll device is incorporated as part of the receiver engraving above the loading gate that Wilson indicates is a clear sign of the influence Gustave Young had on the Ulrich family’s engraving styles. The accompanying Winchester factory letter confirms the configuration, including the nickel and “gilt” finish and engraving. The letter notes this was a “show gun or sample,” states it was originally received in the warehouse on August 16, 1899, shipped on out on April 17, 1901, (odd given some dates listed below are earlier), and then “loaned out” on the following dates: Jan. 20, 1900; June 20, 1900; Dec. 4, 1901; March 29, 1902; March 14, 1904; Dec. 20, 1904; Dec. 21, 1904; Jan. 16, 1905; April 6, 1905; February 1, 1906; March 12, 1906; Oct. 2, 1906; Jan. 4, 1908; Feb. 27, 1908; March 4, 1910; and April 7, 1910. The letter also indicates it was sent on the following dates for “sample consignment”: Oct. 20, 1910, to Ambold Sporting Goods Co. in Waco, Texas; Jan. 10, 1911, to F. H. Siefren in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Feb. 24, 1912, to G. A. Davis “% WRA Co. of NY Inc.” (G. A. Davis is listed as the manager of the Atlantic Shipping Co. in New York suggesting the rifle was headed overseas); and June 21, 1912, “to Exhibition Showcase, Auditorium.” Many of these dates line up with the major world’s fairs and other international exhibitions of the early 20th century, including: Exposition Universelle in Paris (April-Nov. 1900), Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo (May-Nov. 1901), St. Louis World's Fair/Louisiana Purchase Exposition (April-Nov. 1904), Exposition Universelle et Internationale de Liège (April-Nov. 1905), Milan International Exposition (April-Nov. 1906), New Zealand International Exhibition in Christchurch (November 1906-April 1907), Franco-British “Great White City” Exhibition in London (May-October 1908), Exposition Universelle et Internationale in Brussels (April-Nov. 1910), International Mercantile Exposition in New York (1911), and Latin-British Exhibition at the "White City" in London (1912). At some events, such as the St. Louis World’s Fair, Winchester had multiple exhibits. Displays by American companies were not seen simply as advertisements but as patriotic symbols of American ingenuity and manufacturing prowess. Prominent companies were encouraged to participate at the various events around the world. The pre-WWI world fairs were massive events attended by millions and widely covered in the press. The carbine features the standard block style front sight, folding rear sight, “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PAT.OCT.14.1884.JAN.20.1885." in two lines ahead of the rear sight, "45-90/W.C.F.” at the breech, standard “WP” proofmarks at the breech, a saddle ring and stud on the left, standard “-MODEL 1886-“ model designation on the upper tang, and the patent markings and the serial number on the lower tang. Winchester would have happily added the “WP” proofmark when it was introduced in 1905 since they proudly proclaimed the marking was the “Hallmark of Quality.” It is perfectly normal for exhibition guns to have been maintained by the factory since they were handled potentially millions of times at a single event. The St. Louis World Fair, for example, recorded approximately 20 million visitors and the Exposition Universelle in Paris recorded approximately 50 million! We can only imagine the effect this fine carbine had on Winchester’s sales as an untold number of individuals from varying backgrounds viewed it.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Outstanding Early Production Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Raised Thumbprint Dust Cover and Factory Letter

Lot 29

Winchester 1873 Pistol 44 WCF

This rifle is accompanied by a letter from the Cody Firearms Museum that describes it as: "Type: Rifle, Barrel Type: Round", and "Barrel Length: 24 inches". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on July 3, 1874. This rifle has the distinctive First Model features which include: (1) receiver with grooved dust cover guides, (2) early style dust cover with 1/2 inch, fine checkered, raised, oval finger grip, (3) trigger with no block and (4) threaded magazine cap. The round barrel has a sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and short, early sporting style, buckhorn rear sight with angular edges. The barrel has a milled flat behind the rear sight elevator. A folding peep sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The barrel, full length magazine, forearm cap, receiver and dust cover are blued. The loading gate has a fire blue finish. The hammer, trigger and buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1865. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. There are, correctly, no caliber markings on the barrel or cartridge elevator. The serial number "1349" is stamped with the early style small script numerals between the lever latch and the rear tang screw.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 30

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .22 Long Caliber

Manufactured in 1902, this Third Model Winchester Model 1873 rifle has the dust cover rail integrally machined to the receiver and is chambered for the .22 Long caliber. Winchester sold approximately 19,000 Model 73 rifles in .22 caliber (short and long) from 1884 to 1904. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/King's improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight and "22 LONG" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873", the serial number is marked on the lower tang and the bottom of the brass cartridge carrier is marked "22 CAL./LONG." Fitted with a blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 long

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Documented Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .38-55 W.C.F.

Lot 31

Winchester 1894-Rifle 38-55

The included Cody Firearms Museum Records Office serial number verification form confirms the rifle configuration, octagon barrel, caliber and plain trigger. The rifle was shipped on September 1, 1898. The rifle has a blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address and "38-55." The upper tang has the three line model/patent date information. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock fitted with a crescent buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Lot 32

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-70 Rifle

This rifle features a German silver blade front sight and adjustable leaf rear sight. The top barrel flat has the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "45-70" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-" and the two patent dates are marked on the lower tang behind the trigger with the serial number at the end. The bottom forward receiver is non-factory stamped "123" with the "3" being struck upside down. Blue barrel and full length magazine, with casehardened frame and remaining parts. Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm with steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate. Complete with a copy of a Cody Firearms Museum Records Office form that verifies the rifle configuration, caliber, octagon barrel, and plain trigger. The serial number was applied on March 23, 1893 and it was received in the warehouse on April 18, 1893 No shipping date or order number is available.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 33

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1908. Blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and full length magazine. The top of the barrel has the two-line address and 1884 patent date ahead of the rear sight and the Winchester oval proof followed by "25-20 W.C.F." at the breech. The Winchester oval proof is also marked on top of the receiver at the breech. Three line model/maker/trade mark marking on the upper tang and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 34

Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1920. This rifle features a Marble's No. 5 beaded blade front and rear buckhorn sporting sights, with full length tube magazine. Standard two-line address patent date marking with "32 W.S." at the breech and nickel steel markings are on the left barrel flat. The barrel and receiver are marked with single Winchester proofs. Magazine lever is stamped "PAT. JUNE 6, 1893". Blue finish with octagon barrel and casehardened hammer, trigger, lever, and buttplate. Straight grip stock, smooth walnut forearm with metal forend tip and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 W.S.

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Engraved, Gold-Plated, Deluxe, Special Order First Model Open Top Winchester 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 35

Winchester 1876 Rifle 45-60

This Winchester Model 1876 rifle was manufactured in 1877. The included factory letter indicates that this Model 1876 left the factory as a rifle with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, long range sights, musket buttplate and casehardened. The rifle was received in the warehouse on April 22, 1878 and shipped on April 22, 1878. The rifle has the First Model receiver with no provision for a dust cover or dust cover rail. This rifle is signed "J.ULRICH" in tiny letters on the lower tang behind the trigger. (The factory does not verify this!) The sides and top of the receiver, side plates, forearm cap and buttplate heel feature flowing scrollwork engraving on a punch-dot background with single line and scallop borders. The left side plate is engraved with a game scene that features a highly detailed bison. The special order, 32-inch octagon barrel has a Lyman combination globe and post front sight with bead and a folding leaf rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards. A folding graduated peep sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The stock has a carbine style buttplate with sliding brass trapdoor. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grade, walnut with fine checkering and a high polish piano finish. The bottom of the pistol grip has a horn or ebony inlay. With the exception of the blued sights, fire blue bolt and loading gate, and silver barrel and magazine all of the components have a gold-plated finish. The top of the barrel is 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. There are no caliber markings on the exposed portions of the barrel or bottom of the cartridge elevator. The serial number "3550" is stamped in tiny numerals between the rear tang screw and the lever latch.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

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Outstanding Winchester Third Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 36

Winchester 1873 Carbine 44 WCF

Manufactured in 1908. The carbine has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated finger guides. The barrel has the second style upper barrel band with steel block front sight and folding leaf rear sight. The carbine style buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor, and the butt trap contains a three-piece, jointed steel cleaning rod. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands, receiver and dust cover are blued, and the hammer, lever, trigger and buttplate are color casehardened. The loading gate has a fire blue finish. The stock and forearm are oil-finished American walnut. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the 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. The caliber designation "44 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. Winchester oval "W/P" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel just ahead of the rear sight and on the top of the receiver. "44 CAL" is stamped in script across the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped and roll-stamped "MODEL 1873/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK" in three lines.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 50 Express Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 37

Winchester 1886 Rifle 50-110

Winchester Model 1886 rifle manufactured in 1896 and chambered for the Winchester 50-110 Express cartridge. This rifle is accompanied by a factory letter that states the serial number was applied on September 11, 1896, and the rifle was received in the warehouse on December 17, 1902 and shipped from the Winchester warehouse on December 18, 1902. The letter describes the rifle as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 50 Express, Barrel Type: Round, Trigger: Plain, 1/2 Magazine" and "Sling Swivels". The barrel, forearm cap, receiver, bolt, loading gate and trigger are blued and the hammer, lever, and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are varnished, straight grain, American walnut. The round barrel has an express style front sight with nickel silver blade and a Winchester Express rear sight with three folding leaves. The leaves have platinum sight lines and are numbered: "50", "1" and "2". The receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. Factory swivel eyes are fitted to the forearm cap and stock and Winchester sling hooks are attached to both swivel eyes. 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.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "50 EX" is stamped on the center-line of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL 1886-". The 1884/1885 patent dates are stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger and the serial number "110407" is stamped in script numerals behind the rear tang screw.

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Caliber / Gauge: 50-110

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Unique, Attractive and Rare Special Order Gold Inlaid (Possibly Factory) and Factory Monogrammed Winchester Model 1892 Short Takedown Deluxe Rifle

Lot 38

Winchester 1892-Rifle 25-20 WCF

This special order Winchester Model 1892 Short Takedown Rifle was manufactured circa 1914. Unfortunately this is a "no record gun" in the factory ledgers. This rifle has what appears to be a factory gold inlaid border on the sides of the receiver. The left side of the receiver features again what appears to be a factory engraved "ACL" monogram. The rifle has a special order 20-inch octagon barrel and full-length magazine. In addition to the rare combination of a takedown rifle with short barrel, this rifle has a fancy grade, highly figured walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with Style H checkering and a high polish piano finish. The pistol grip has a black hard rubber cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co." Other special order features include: double set triggers, sling swivel eyelets on the stock and forearm tip, folding combination tang sight, Winchester Express front sight with bright bead and a factory blank in the rear sight dovetail. The rifle has a blue finish on the barrel, magazine, forearm cap, receiver, bolt and crescent buttplate. The hammer and lever are color casehardened. The left barrel flat is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884." ahead of the dovetail blank. The caliber designation "25-20 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the left barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. The Winchester oval "W/P" proofmark is stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The serial number "785355" is stamped across the bottom of the receiver just behind the takedown collar. An accompanying Cody Firearms Museum serial number research request states that "no records" were found for this rifle. Model 1892 Short Rifles are rare and are seldom found with a takedown barrel. The addition of fancy grade walnut forearm and pistol grip stock combined with the other special order features and unusual gold inlaid border and factory engraved monogram make this a one-of-a-kind rifle.

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Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 39

Exceptional Winchester Model 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine

Winchester Model 1895 carbine manufactured in 1920. The carbine features the military style forearm with grasping grooves, military type handguard and folding leaf rear sight. A staple-mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The carbine style buttplate has a sliding steel trapdoor and the butt-trap contains the military style bore brush and thong. The barrel, barrel band, receiver, bolt, magazine, lever and buttplate have the Winchester commercial blue finish. The hand guard, stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a military style oil finish. The top of the receiver is stamped with the Winchester oval "W/P" proof mark above the caliber designation "30/ARMY". The left side of the receiver is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN." in a single line above the 1895-1907 patent dates. The upper tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1895/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF & FGN." in three lines. The serial number, "4003675" and "B" are stamped across the lower tang behind the trigger. The John M. Browning designed Model 1895 Winchester rifles and carbines featured the unique, non-detachable box magazine and were capable of handling high power smokeless powder cartridges.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 ARMY

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Desirable Pre-War Serial Number "389" Winchester Model 71 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Lot 40

Winchester 71 Rifle 348 Win

Manufactured in 1936. This model was the replacement for the venerable Model 1886 and featured stronger internals to handle the higher pressure of the more powerful .348 Winchester cartridge. Fitted with a ramped hooded beaded blade front sight and a bolt mounted elevation adjustable rear peep sight. The rear barrel sight has been removed and a filler block put in its place. Fitted with a 3/4 length magazine. Mounted on a diamond pattern beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with quick detach sling swivels, hard rubber grip cap, and a checkered steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 348 Win

Desirable Winchester Model 64 Lever Action Rifle in Scarce .219 Zipper Caliber

Lot 41

Winchester - 64

Manufactured circa 1943. Hooded ramp beaded blade front sight, the rear sight slot has a filler block and there is a bolt mounted peep sight, (standard from the factory on .219 Zipper chambered rifles). The left rear of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/proof steel, trademark, model and caliber legend with the Winchester oval proof on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. All blue finish, 2/3 length magazine tube and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate. Includes a copy of an article about the .219 Zipper cartridge by Chuck Mack.

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Caliber / Gauge: 219 zipper

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Collector's Lot of Two Unique Winchester Prototype Receivers -A) Winchester Prototype Receiver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 42

Two Unique Winchester Prototype Receivers

This is a takedown type, bottom feed lever action receiver. There are no markings and the receiver has been left in the white. The bottom feed type design is reminiscent of the Model 1895 action.

Antique

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: N/A

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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Scarce Plain Pistol Grip Stock with Factory Letter

Lot 43

Winchester 1886 Rifle 40-65 WCF

This is a special order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with factory letter. The letter describes this rifle as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 40/65, Barrel Type: Octagon, Barrel Length: 28 inches, Trigger: Plain, Plain Pistol grip stock, 1/2 Magazine" and "Shotgun Butt". The letter states that this rifle was received in the warehouse on February 17, 1894 and shipped from Winchester on February 19, 1894. The 26 inch octagon barrel, full-length magazine, bolt, loading gate, trigger and steel shotgun buttplate are blued and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer and lever are color casehardened. The pistol grip stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with an oil finish. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel silver blade and a blank in the rear sight dove-tail. A Lyman "N-Ni" receiver sight is mounted on the left side of the receiver. Winchester sling swivel eyelets are mounted on the forearm cap and stock. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A." in two lines ahead of the rear sight dovetail. The caliber: "40-65 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight dovetail and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "- MODEL 1886.-". The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are roll-stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger and the serial number "83507" is stamped in script numerals behind the rear tang screw. Plain pistol grip stocks are rare on Model 1886 rifles.

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Caliber / Gauge: 40-65 WCF

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Winchester Model 1895 Caliber .405 W.C.F. Lever Action Rifle with Rare Stainless Steel Barrel

Lot 44

Winchester 1895 Rifle 405 WCF

This exceptionally rare stainless steel barreled Winchester Model 1895 Sporting Rifle was manufactured in 1924 and chambered for the potent .405 W.C.F. cartridge. The stainless steel barrel has the original and distinctive black "Japan" finish. The balance of the rifle has blue finish. The stock and forearm are varnished walnut. The stock has a shotgun style checkered hard rubber buttplate with Winchester logo and the forearm tip is without provisions for an ebony inlay. The Lyman front sight has a brass bead. The rear sight is adjustable for elevation. The left side of the barrel is roll stamped "MADE IN U.S.A. -STAINLESS STEEL - 405 W.C.F." Winchester oval "W/P" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The elongated two-line Winchester legend and patent dates are roll-stamped on the left side of the receiver. "MODEL 95/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG.U.S.PAT.OFF & FGN." is roll stamped in three lines on the upper receiver tang and the serial number is stamped on the lower tang. A stainless steel barrel is one of the rarest features found on any model of Winchester rifle. A Model 1895 Rifle with a stainless steel barrel chambered for the desirable 405 W.C.F. cartridge is an extremely rare combination.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 405 WCF

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

Lot 45

Winchester 1894 Rifle 30 WCF

Manufactured in 1909. Fitted with a beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and special order half magazine with the 1893 patent date on the takedown release. The barrel has the two-line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight on the top flat and the two line nickel steel barrel followed by "30 W.C.F." on the upper left flat. The Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model and trade mark information. Mounted with a checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with iron forend cap, factory hard rubber grip cap and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 46

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

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

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Lot 47

Scarce Transitional Winchester Model 53 Lever Action Rifle

This Winchester rifle has the standard Model 53 features (22 inch barrel, six-shot magazine, straight grip stock, shotgun buttplate and ramp type front sight), but the serial number (975520) falls into the Model 1892 range. As noted by Winchester expert and author George Madis, the serial number "indicates that it is a transitional rifle, made shortly after the Model 53 was introduced…Serial numbers of the Model 53 were in a separate series except in the case of some early issues such as this." Introduced in 1924, the 53 was essentially a re-branded Model 1892. The rifle has a beaded front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight and button magazine. The left side of the barrel has the model (53)/trademark/nickel steel/caliber information and the right side has the two line address. The upper tang has the three-line trademark information and the barrel and receiver have a factory proof at the breech.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 48

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in .405 WCF Caliber

Manufactured in 1907. Fitted with a blade front sight and Lyman receiver sight with the rear dovetail slot having a filler block. The left side of the barrel has the two line nickel steel barrel marking followed by "405 W.C.F." The left side of the receiver is marked with the two-line address/patent date marking. The top of the barrel and receiver have the Winchester factory WP proof at the breech with the receiver also having a Winchester factory rework "P" proof. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 95/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK". Mounted with a nicely figured, multi-point non-factory checkered forearm with a Schnabel tip with ebony inlay and straight grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 405 WCF

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Lot 49

Winchester Model 55 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1927. The left side of the barrel has the Winchester model/trademark/nickel steel legend followed by "30 W.C.F.", and the right side has the two-line address with the factory proofs on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line manufacturer/trademark information, and the underside of the frame has the serial number. Half magazine with the takedown latch, Lyman beaded blade front and an adjustable sporting type rear sights. Smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with steel forend cap and serrated steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Extraordinary Factory Big Game Panel Scene Engraved Stevens No. 440 High Power Lever Action Rifle

Lot 50

Manufactured from 1910 to 1917, the No. 440 was Stevens offering of a deluxe, factory engraved variant to its High Power lever action rifle series. The receiver features beautifully executed scroll engraving on a dot background with various types of engraved border motifs that range from a simple scallop design to fine scrolls. An engraved panel of a bear in an open field is featured among the scrollwork on the left side of the receiver. The top of the receiver is tapped for sight/scope mounting and has scrollwork at the ends on a full dot background. A folding peep sight is mounted on the upper tang. The lever has a fan style engraving on the sides at the top and the underside of the lever has scrollwork at the top followed by full length geometric line borders. Standard Stevens markings are stamped on the sides of the barrel at the breech. The barrel is fitted with a blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight. It has a two-third length magazine tube and full loop lever. The bolt is jeweled, and the hammer and trigger have a niter blue finish with the remaining surfaces blue. Mounted with a high figured, high gloss forearm and straight grip stock with multi-point checkering and a crescent buttplate which is checkered with scrollwork at the toe and heel.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30-30 REM

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