Premier Firearms Auction #69

December 02, 2016 to December 04, 2016

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Premier Firearms Auction #69

December 02, 2016 to December 04, 2016

This auction has ended.

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Early Production Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-70 Rifle with British Proofs and Factory Letter

Lot 1

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-70 Rifle,Early Production

The included factory letter confirms the caliber, round barrel, plain trigger and special order shotgun buttplate. The rifle was received in the warehouse on January 22, 1887, and shipped on February 8, 1887. It has a casehardened frame. British proofs are stamped on the left side of the barrel, and a single British proof is stamped on top of the bolt at the rear and left side of the receiver at the front. Blade front sight (missing bead) and folding ladder rear sight on a barrel marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "45-70" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-." The lower tang is marked with the two-line patent information and the serial number. Sling eyelets are mounted on the forend cap and buttstock. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a smooth steel shotgun buttplate. 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.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

Desirable Very Early First Year Production Four Digit Serial Number Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 2

Winchester 92 Very early Production Special Order

Manufactured in very early 1892, the first year of production. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/PAT. OCT. 14, 1884". The serial number is marked on the underside of the receiver. Blade front sight a folding ladder rear carbine sight graduated to 900 yards and marked "1873". Blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. The accompanying factory letter verifies the carbine configuration, caliber, that it received in the warehouse on August 10, 1892, and shipped to order number 3683 on August 17, 1892.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 3

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

This Winchester Model 1873 features special order features and a desirable casehardened frame. The accompanying factory letter confirms the caliber, special order 26 inch octagon barrel, plain trigger and casehardened frame. (no mention of the shotgun butt) The rifle was received in the warehouse on March 17, 1883, and shipped out on the same day on order number 3040. It is equipped with a front sight featuring a replacement blade, elevation adjustable rear sight and Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The top barrel flat has the two-line address/patent marking ahead of the rear sight and "38-CAL" at the breech. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "38 CAL." "MODEL 1873" is stamped on the upper tang. The serial number appears on the lower tang behind the lever catch. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and special order steel shotgun buttplate.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 4

Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine

This is an absolutely beautiful, Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine that was manufactured circa 1872, that remains in the original 44 rimfire caliber. This carbine has the distinctive brass receiver, and crescent buttplate with a blued 20-inch barrel, 13-shot magazine and barrel bands. The hammer and cocking are color casehardened. The loading gate and bolt are niter blue. It is fitted with a straight grain American walnut buttstock and forearm with the varnished finish. This excellent carbine has a third model receiver that includes the which has the less pronounced curve ahead of the hammer. It has the correct third model "block" serial number (101703) behind he trigger followed by the small initials "DB" of the Winchester factory inspector. The left side of the receiver has the correct saddle ring staple and saddle ring still attached and the right side has the third pattern loading gate held on by a single screw. It is fitted with the correct 20 inch carbine length barrel with the first pattern flat (uncrowned muzzle) that is roll stamped on top with the two line: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." immediately ahead of the rear sight. The barrel is fitted with the first pattern barrel band with the integral front sight in the band with the first pattern two-position folding leaf rear sight that is marked "3 and 5" for 300 and 500 yards. It has the original full length magazine tube with the first pattern magazine tube cap that is threaded inside the tube. It has the second pattern wider trigger with the third pattern, hammer with the borderless checkered pattern. Interestingly it is fitted with a rifle style buttstock with a brass crescent buttplate. The stock and buttplate are both original and the stock is numbered "1703" inside the tang cutout area and the lower edge of the buttplate is also correctly numbered "703". It is fitted with the early style small loop cocking lever. The butt trap contains a four piece jointed steel cleaning rod with brass tip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Lot 5

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 RIM FIRE 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 box contains 50 rounds.

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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 6

Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Lever Action Special Order

Manufactured in 1910. Standard beaded blade front and adjustable folding ladder rear sight. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the two-line address followed by the two-line nickel steel/smokeless powder marking followed by ".30 W.C.F." The top of the barrel and receiver at the breech are marked with the Winchester oval proofmark. Three-line model/maker/patent marking on the upper tang, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. The left side of the lower tang is marked "507 X", the stock is marked "507 on the butt, and the inside of the buttplate is marked "50" on the toe and "C4556". The barrel and magazine tube are blue, the receiver and buttplate nickel plated, and the hammer and lever are case colored. The carbine is mounted with a deluxe multi-point checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and crescent buttplate. At the time of writing, there is no factory letter to confirm this carbine's configuration.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

Price Realized:

Exceptional J. Lowe Custom Gold Inlaid and Engraved Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in .38-55 W.C.F.

Lot 7

Winchester - 1894 rifle J. Lowe Gold Inlaid Engraved

Originally manufactured in 1902 and later gold inlaid and engraved by Master Engraver J. Lowe who was employed by New York City based luxury jewelry and specialty retailer Tiffany & Co. as late as 2013. Other known J. Lowe work of the same high caliber craftsmanship has been seen on Winchester and Marlin lever action rifles. The rifle is equipped with a raised beaded blade front sight, an elevation adjustable King rear sight, half octagon barrel and 3/4 magazine tube. The barrel has the two-line New Haven address marking on the top flat ahead of the rear sight and "38-55" on the top flat at the breech, engraved scrollwork and double inlaid bands (one gold, one silver) at the breech and a single gold inlaid band at the muzzle. Additional engraved scrollwork is found on the receiver and takedown ring. The scrollwork on the receiver is featured profusely on the sides while wedges of scrollwork appear on the chamber and behind the hammer. Note that the scrollwork on the receiver incorporates a large entwined geometric pattern on the left side. The sides of the receiver also have highly detailed gold inlaid woodland game scenes: a stag and doe on the left side and a moose on the right side. Gold inlaid line borders terminating in scrolls appear on the forend cap, takedown ring, receiver, bolt, hammer, carrier and lever. Additional gold inlaid line motifs appear on the carrier. The gold inlaid borders surround the game scenes depicted on the receiver. Additional engraved flourishes (e.g., simple floral and geometric motifs) appear on the forend cap, underside of the receiver, bolt and carrier. The lower tang is signed by Master Engraver J. Lowe just behind the trigger. The hammer and lever are casehardened. The takedown release is unmarked. Mounted with a highly figured and fancy checkered forearm and pistol grip stock fitted with a Winchester hard rubber grip cap and checkered Winchester hard rubber shotgun buttplate. The checkering on the pistol grip is finer than the checkering on the forearm.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

Price Realized:

Outstanding Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 8

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Special Order Deluxe

This is a beautiful example of an unaltered Winchester Model 1873 rifle manufactured in 1883 with many special order features. The factory letter confirms the configuration including the "Graduated Peep and Beach" sights, and indicates it was received in the warehouse and shipped on June 8, 1883, in order number 4785. The Model 1873 rifle was one of the most popular lever actions that Winchester ever manufactured. This is the "Gun that Won the West" and was probably the most highly used and most sought after favorite of cowboys, lawmen, outlaws and Indians alike. This specific rifle is actually a very early rifle and unbelievably remains in exceptional condition. This is a Third Model with the dust cover that operates on the central guide rail which was machined as part of 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 "32-CAL" at the breech. The bottom of the cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL," and the serial number is on the lower tang. Folding gold plated front globe sight, adjustable buckhorn rear sporting sight, and tang mounted short range peep sight. The special order barrel and half magazine are blue, and the remaining parts are casehardened which is rare on 1873s. Mounted with a deluxe nicely figured walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with "H" style checkering, fancy ebony grip cap insert, and crescent buttplate.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-20

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Lot 9

New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle

This is an important example of an exhibition quality, factory engraved silver finished Henry rifle that was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in the early months of 1865 and is attributed to factory engraver Samuel Hoggson. The rifle has the later style receiver with no sight dovetail and later style buttplate with a more pointed heel. The barrel is the proper later variation fitted with the sight dovetail just behind the address, folding leaf rear sight graduated to 900 yards and a German silver front sight with squared back. The rifle has a blued barrel, casehardened hammer and lever, and a silver plated frame and buttplate. The stock is a special select grade deluxe walnut with a high gloss finish. The left side of the stock has a sling swivel, and the left side of the barrel has a loop for a sling hook. The rifle was engraved by Samuel J. Hoggson who was responsible for the majority of the factory engraved Henry Rifles. The engraving is a classic Hoggson pattern of an elaborate scrollwork on a punch dot background. The scrollwork is present on the top of the receiver, the tang, both side plates and extends to the buttplate. The right side of the frame features extensive scroll and punch dot patterns in a scalloped border. The left side of the frame exhibits a running deer and dog motif flanked by a scroll and punch dot background and framed with a scalloped border. See "Winchester Engraving" pg. 27 by R.L. Wilson for another similar example. The top barrel flat is roll stamped "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS. CO. NEWHAVEN. CT." Complete with four piece steel cleaning rod. Most of the approximately 9,000 Henry rifles manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company between April 1862 and May 1865 were standard rifles intended for sale to individual soldiers or purchased by the Ordnance Department. Relatively few factory engraved Henry rifles were manufactured during the Civil War, and surviving examples are rare.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

Price Realized:

Exceptional Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in 38-40 WCF Caliber Once Part of the Original Winchester Factory Collection

Lot 10

Winchester 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine 38-40 WCF

Manufactured in 1913. Pinned blade front sight, folding adjustable carbine rear sight, saddle ring staple with ring mounted on the left side of the receiver and full length magazine tube. The barrel has the two-line address/patent information and ".38 W.C.F." on the left side, Winchester factory oval proofs on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech and three-line model/trademark information on the upper tang. Mounted with smooth gumwood forearm and straight grip stock fitted with a carbine buttplate. The carbine has two tags, a brass tag stamped "78.1/0325" and a metal tag stamped "1280". The consignor states that this carbine was once part of the Winchester Collection in Hartford, Conn., and is listed on page 179 in the book "Inventory of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Firearms Reference Collection" by Thomas C. Johnson and Edwin Pugsley. At the time of writing, the writer did not have access to this book.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

Lot 11

Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Saddle Ring .44-40 Carbine

Manufactured in 1928. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the model, Winchester trademark, and caliber designation. The right rear is marked with the two-line address, and the top of the barrel and receiver are marked with the Winchester oval proof at the breech. The upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK/MADE IN U.S.A.," and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. Pinned blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight, saddle ring and staple on the left side of the receiver, all blue finish, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 12

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1916. Pinned blade front sight, folding adjustable carbine rear sight, saddle ring staple with ring mounted on the left side of the receiver and full length magazine tube. The barrel has the two-line address/patent information and ".32 W.C.F." on the left side. Winchester factory oval proofs are on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech, and the three-line model/trademark information is on the upper tang. Mounted with smooth gumwood forearm and straight grip stock fitted with a carbine buttplate. The carbine has two tags, a brass tag stamped "78.1/0324" and a metal tag stamped "1215". The carbine is accompanied by a typed letter dated September 7, 1994, from David's Firearms Ltd. that states that this carbine was part of the original Winchester Collection housed in New Haven, Connecticut, and is listed on page 172 of the reference book "Inventory of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company Firearms Reference Collection" by Thomas C. Johnson, Edwin Pugsley, Thomas E. Hall, Frank Burton et al, published in 1991. The Olin Corporation donated this reference collection to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming, and they in turn put this carbine up for sale at public auction.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

Price Realized:

Outstanding Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in 25-20 WCF Caliber

Lot 13

Winchester 92 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine 25-20 WCF

Manufactured in 1923. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent date with the caliber designation at the breech. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with the Winchester oval proof at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model, maker, and patent information, and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. Pinned blade front sight and adjustable folding ladder rear sight graduated to 200 yards. Saddle ring and staple on the left side of the receiver and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

Lot 14

Winchester Model 1894 Fancy Sporting Takedown Rifle

This is an elaborate factory engraved, gold inlaid Winchester Model 1894 Fancy Sporting Takedown Rifle that was manufactured in 1898. This rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which describes it as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 30, Barrel Type: Octagon, Trigger: Plain, Fancy Pistol grip stock, Carved style D, Takedown" and "Engraved $24 - Gold inlaid". The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on December 21, 1904. The barrel, magazine, forearm cap, bolt and receiver are blued, the hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened, and the crescent buttplate is silver-plated. The rifle features Winchester No.4 factory engraving. This engraving is illustrated and described on page 11 of the October 1897 edition of "Winchester Repeating Arms Co., Highly Finished Arms" reproduced on page 224 of "Winchester Engraving" by R.L. Wilson. The receiver is decorated with two highly detailed game scenes. The left side features a hunter downing two elk, and the right side is engraved with a highly detailed grizzly bear. The game scenes are surrounded by arabesque scrolls, fancy border and line work and outline engraving. The engraving covers the upper and lower receiver, upper tang, bolt, hammer, lever, takedown collar, rear of the barrel, forearm cap and buttplate heel. The rear of the receiver, lever link surrounding the lever, takedown collar, barrel, forearm cap and buttplate heel are high-lighted with inlaid gold bands. The rifle was engraved by John Ulrich and is signed "J.ULRICH" in tiny letters on the lower tang behind the trigger. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grade walnut with a high polish piano finish. The stock and forearm feature Winchester "Style D" relief-carved oak leaf and acorn motifs with fine checkering. The pistol grip has a black, hard rubber cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." The barrel has a Lyman folding combination front sight with colored bead and a sporting style, buckhorn rear sight with screw-adjustable center piece and serrated edges. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The left barrel flat is roll-stamped: "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines below the rear sight. The caliber designation: "30 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel in a panel formed by scallop and line engraving. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1894/-WINCHESTER-/PAT AUG 21 1894" in three lines with an engraved double line border. The antique range serial number "139726" is stamped across the lower front edge of the receiver.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 15

Winchester First Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1867 and subsequently restored bock to the first configuration. This rifle is illustrated and described on page 58 of "The Winchester Book" by George Madis. The rifle is accompanied by a detailed, five-page, evaluation by Madis that concludes the rifle is all original, is one an estimated 50 surviving First Model 1866 Rifles and remains in "truly outstanding" condition. (We do not agree with his assessment!) The rifle has the distinctive brass receiver and crescent buttplate with blued octagon barrel and full-length magazine, casehardened hammer, lever and trigger; and burl grain walnut stock and forearm. The left side of the receiver has a factory staple-mounted saddle ring. The hammer has coarse, borderless knurling and does not have a half-cock feature. The buttplate has a hinged trapdoor, and the butt-trap contains a four-piece, steel cleaning rod with brass tip. The rifle has the distinctive First Model features which include: receiver with "Henry Drop" and no flare at the junction with the forearm, two tang screws, screw-fastened magazine retaining band, un-capped forearm with chamfered tip and single brass retaining screw and Henry's patent/King's patent barrel legend. The barrel has the first pattern sporting style front sight with nickel silver blade and a folding leaf rear sight with 1000 yard center notch and no elevation bar stop. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860./KING'S-PATENT. MARCH 29. 1866" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The Madis letter states that the underside of the barrel is stamped with two crosses indicating it was fired and proofed and a "W" factory inspection mark. The letter further states that the serial number "15052" is stamped on the underside of the barrel, left side of the lower tang, in the upper stock inlet and on the inside of the buttplate. The letter also indicates that the assembly number "1676" is stamped on the inside of both side plates.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 16

Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1898. This is a fine example of a very desirable Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine with the early casehardened receiver. Winchester discontinued the casehardened receiver on the Model 1886 in 1901. This carbine also has a special order crescent (rifle) buttplate. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two-line address and "40-65/W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-," and the serial number is on the lower tang. Pinned blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to "9" (900 yards). Full length magazine tube, saddle ring and stud on the left rear of the receiver, blue barrel, barrel bands, saddle ring, stud and magazine tube, casehardened remaining parts, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The accompanying factory letter verifies the carbine configuration, caliber, rifle butt and that it was received in and shipped out of the warehouse to order number 14757 on November 18, 1898.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-65 WCF

Price Realized:

Documented Argentina Shipped Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 17

Winchester - 1873 Argentina Shipped

Third Model manufactured in 1918 with the distinctive dust rail integral to the top of the receiver. Pinned blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 200 yards. The left side of the barrel is marked with the standard two line address/King's improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. The Winchester oval proof is marked on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three line model, maker, trademark information, the serial number is on the lower tang and the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL." Saddle ring and staple are mounted on the left side of the receiver, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with an iron carbine buttplate with compartment containing two of the three pieces for the cleaning rod. The accompanying factory letter verifies the carbine configuration, caliber, that it was received in the warehouse on February 28, 1918, and shipped to Lestoni & Facetty in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 24, 1918, order number 846931.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

Price Realized:

Samuel Hoggson Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle with Madis Letter

Lot 18

Samuel Hoggson Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Henry Rifle

Henry Rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. circa September 1864. The rifle is engraved with the typical flowing scrollwork on a punch-dot background on the side-plates, forward portions of the receiver, top of the receiver, upper and lower tang and heel of the buttplate. The sides of the receiver are engraved with line and scallop borders. The left side plate is engraved with a finely detailed dog on point surrounded by scrollwork. The engraving is typical of the style utilized by Samuel J. Hoggson on factory engraved Henry rifles. The rifle has a blued barrel and integral magazine, silver-plated brass receiver and buttplate and casehardened hammer, trigger and lever. The stock is straight grain American walnut with a polished oil finish. The rifle has mid -late production features which include the second style receiver without the alternative rear sight dovetail, large diameter brass cartridge follower head and beveled follower slot in the receiver, buttplate with pointed heel and folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch and elevator bar slide stop screw. The top barrel flat is roll stamped with the larger, second style New Haven Arms legend which utilizes all serif letters. The left side of the barrel and stock are fitted with a screw-fastened sling loop and sling swivel which were standard features on later production Henry rifles. The buttplate has a hinged trap. The serial number, "6345" is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver, on the lower left receiver tang beneath the stock, in the upper stock receiver tang recess and on the inside of the buttplate. The assembly number "452" is stamped on the barrel under the loading sleeve and on the loading sleeve. All of the serial numbers and assembly numbers match. The late style buttplate and tang screws are correctly not serial numbered. The rifle is accompanied by a copy of a letter from author and Winchester rifle expert George Madis that states he examined this rifle "both inside and outside" and determined that is was original and in excellent condition. We do not agree with his assessment.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

Price Realized:

Special Order Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in Scarce Documented "Half Nickel" Configuration with Factory Letter

Lot 19

Winchester 1st Model 1873 Lever Action-Documented 'Half Nickel'

According to the included Cody Museum letter, this rifle spent one day in the warehouse on August 30, 1877, and is recorded as having an octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered stock and being "half nickel" indicating a nickel receiver and blued barrel and magazine. Blade front and sporting semi-buckhorn rear sights, with the two-line address and 1866/1860 patent dates on the top barrel flat and a magazine just a fraction of an inch shy of full length. The receiver is finished in nickel with a matching finished dust cover showing a checkered "thumbprint" grip, a nickeled loading gate and hammer, and a casehardened lever. The forearm and straight-wrist buttstock are checkered, with a nickel forearm cap and a casehardened trapdoor buttplate.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44

Price Realized:

Presentation Case for a Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle and Accessories with Loading Tool

Lot 20

1873 Winchester Rifle Presentation Case

This case is for a Winchester lever action rifle with a 28 inch barrel and straight stock. The overall length is 48 1/4 inches and it is 9 3/4 inches deep. The lid has a blank inscription panel. A note with the case indicates that the rifle that belongs in the case is serial number 18362 (manufactured in 1876). That rifle is pictured in "Winchester Repeating Arms Company" by Herb Houze on page 123 and is John Ulrich engraved. The case has a burgundy lined interior with French fitted compartments for the gun, tools (including two screwdriver slots), and boxes of ammunition. A gold colored reloading tool is the only included accessory. It is marked "PAT OCT/20 87."

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Rare Deluxe Factory Engraved Gold-Plated Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 21

Winchester Model 1866 Rifle Deluxe Factory Engraved

Deluxe, factory engraved, gold-plated, Winchester Model 1866 rifle that was manufactured circa 1869. The rifle has the Third Model features which include the serial number, "38510" stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger and moderately curved receiver profile. The rifle has a blued octagon barrel and full-length magazine, color casehardened hammer, lever and trigger, niter blue loading gate and gold plated brass forearm cap, receiver and crescent buttplate. The stock and forearm are deluxe, XXX fancy grain walnut with a high polish 'piano' finish. The forearm cap, sides, top and bottom of the receiver and heel of the buttplate are factory engraved with Germanic scrollwork on a punch-dot background. Both side plates have open panels. The panels on the forward portion of the receiver contain floral engraving. An eagle head is partially concealed in the scrollwork on the left side of the receiver. The engraving features a combination of wavy line, scalloped and dot borders which is typical of the borders on Winchester rifles factory engraved by Conrad, John or Herman Ulrich. The eagle head on the left side plate is similar to the animal heads found on Gustave Young engraved firearms. Early Ulrich engraving was similar in style to Gustave Young's work. The barrel has a special order, dove-tail mounted, globe front sight and a standard, Henry style folding leaf rear sight. The rear sight has a 900 yard center notch and a slide stop screw. A folding peep sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The rifle has special order sling swivels on the forearm cap and stock. The hammer spur has border-less knurling. The buttplate has a hinged trap door and the butt trap contains the standard, four-piece, jointed and steel ramrod with brass tip. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. The serial number, "38510" is stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger and enclosed in an engraved banner. A factory inspection mark "B" is stamped behind the serial number.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

Lot 22

Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring 45-70 Carbine

The letter describes Winchester Model 1886, serial number 106718 as: "Carbine, 45/70 caliber" and states that it was shipped from Winchester on November 5, 1896. The carbine has a 22-inch round barrel with full-length magazine. The barrel has a standard steel block front sight base with steel blade and a folding leaf rear sight graduated to 900 yards. A saddle ring secured by a threaded stud is located on the left side of the receiver. The stock has a carbine style buttplate with no trap. The stock and forearm are straight grain, oil finished, American walnut. The receiver, hammer, loading gate and buttplate have a color casehardened finish. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands, bolt, trigger and loading gate are blued. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "- MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" in two lines between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The caliber designation "45-70" is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and 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. The serial number "106718" is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the tang screws. Because of their weight, Model 1886 carbines were not sold in large numbers, and original examples in very good or better condition are scarce.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

Price Realized:

Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 23

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle, Special Order

The Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle was introduced in order to take advantage of the more powerful centerfire cartridges of the time. This one is in "40-65 W.C.F." and features the desirable casehardened frame. The included factory letter confirms the caliber, round barrel, plain trigger and special order half magazine. The rifle was received in the warehouse on September 10, 1888, and shipped on the same day, order number 12167. Blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights on a round barrel marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "40-65 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-." The lower tang is marked with the 1884 and 1885 patent dates behind the trigger and the serial number behind the lever. The frame, hammer, lever, buttplate and forend cap are casehardened, and the remaining metal surfaces are blue. Mounted with a nicely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock fitted with a crescent buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 40-65

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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in Desirable .38-55 WCF Caliber

Lot 24

Winchester 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine-.38-55 WCF

Manufactured in 1908. Fitted with a pined blade front sight, ladder rear sight and special order half magazine. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent date marking and the left side of the barrel at the breech is marked "38-55". The Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The left side of the receiver has a saddle ring. The upper tang is marked with the three line model trademark information. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock fitted with a special order hard rubber buttplate featuring the embossed Winchester logo.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 WCF

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket with Bayonet and Factory Letter

Lot 25

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket / Bayonet

Manufactured in 1903, this 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 with the two line address/King's Improvement patent date ahead of the rear sight and "44 W.C.F" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL.1873." flanked by the foliate design, the lower tang is marked with the serial number, and the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL". 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. Comes with an 18 inch unmarked triangular bright socket bayonet. The accompanying factory letter verifies the musket configuration, 44 caliber, that it was received in the warehouse on August 31, 1903, and shipped out with 686 other Model 1873s to order number 13880 on September 18, 1903.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Exceedingly Rare Well Documented Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Volcanic Carbine with Scarce 25 Inch Barrel and Presentation Case

Lot 26

New Haven Arms Co. - Volcanic

Volcanic lever action carbine manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company c. 1857. This carbine features the rarely encountered 25-inch barrel and is complete with the original walnut case. New Haven Arms Volcanic carbines with 25-inch barrels are extremely rare. Very few 25-inch barrel carbines have been identified by collectors. Several cased Volcanic 25 inch carbine are known to exist. This carbine and the walnut presentation case are illustrated and described on pages 80 and 92 of "Volcanic Firearms" by Edmund E. Lewis and Stephen W. Rutter. The carbine has a silver-plated brass receiver and faceted crescent buttplate. The barrel, rear sight, trigger and screws are blued, and the hammer and lever are color casehardened. The stock is nicely figured American walnut with a high polish finish. The receiver and buttplate heel are engraved with the open scrollwork that was standard on factory engraved New Haven Arms Company pistols and carbines. The side plates and front of the receiver are decorated with scrolls and chain style borders. The top of the receiver, edges of the hammer slot and upper tang are engraved with feather patterns and scrollwork with scalloped borders. The faced buttplate heel has matching engraving. The carbine has a Type III barrel with no rib. The barrel has an arched, nickel-silver front sight blade. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the New Haven Arms Company legend: "NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB.14 1854" in a single line. The top of the receiver has a standard, dovetail mounted, wheel adjustable rear sight. The serial number, "73", is stamped on: (1) the lower left side of the receiver tang beneath the stock, (2) the heel of the stock beneath the buttplate, (3) the inside of the buttplate and (4) on the shanks of the hand-fitted buttplate and tang screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. The case is straight grain walnut with four brass hinges and brass reinforcements on the corners of the body and lid, The lid is secured by two swinging brass hooks and a mortised brass lock. The case interior is lined with burgundy velvet and has eleven compartments for the carbine, three 100-round tins of cartridges, a cleaning rod and tools. The case contains a key and the bottom of a lacquered cartridge tin.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Lot 27

Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

The included factory letter confirms the special order 30 inch, .40-82 barrel and the plain trigger and also indicates the rifle was received and shipped on October 5, 1889, as part of order 3408. The rifle has a German silver blade front sight, standard two-line address marking, an adjustable sporting rear sight, full length magazine tube, smooth forend, standard receiver markings, and a smooth straight wrist stock with rifle buttplate. The Model 1886 was the first lever action rifle manufactured by Winchester based on a John M. Browning design after they started their profitable relationship with the Browning Brothers through J. M. Browning's famous single shot design.

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Caliber / Gauge: 40-82 WCF

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

Lot 28

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifile Serial Number 99

One of the first 100 Model 1892s manufactured. The factory letter confirms it received its serial number on April 19, 1892, arrived in the warehouse on May 5, and shipped from the warehouse on August 23 as part of order number 1107 as a .44 caliber rifle with a octagon barrel and plain trigger. It features: German silver blade dovetail front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sporting sights, the standard early two-line New Haven barrel address, and "44 W.C.F." at the breech, smooth straight grip stock and forearm, metal forearm cap, and a smooth buttplate. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / PAT. OCT. 14. 1884", and the serial number is on the underside of the frame.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 29

Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1883. It is fitted with extra long 28 inch octagon barrel with a unique replacement two folding blade front sight, a standard notch/folding ladder rear sight marked 1876, checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock, and the Third Model integral dust cover guide rail and dust cover with grasping grooves. The barrel is marked with the two-line address and King's improvement marking. The serial number is behind the latch on the lower tang and the upper tang has the model designation. The left side of the lower tang, is marked "X 1678 R". The butt has an empty trapdoor compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

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Lot 30

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1900. Fixed front pinned sight, folding rear sight graduated 0-20, two barrel bands, and full length magazine. The barrel has the two-line address marking ahead of the rear sight and "40-65/WCF" at the breech. Saddle ring and staple mounted on the left side of the receiver. The lower tang has the two-line patent date marking and serial number. Casehardened hammer and lever, and the remaining parts blue. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 40-65 WCF

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Lot 31

Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

This is an example of a special order deluxe version of a Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle with the integral dust cover rib and dust cover with serrated edges that was manufactured in 1884. The included factory letter confirms the caliber, octagon barrel, plain trigger, casehardened receiver and checkered pistol grip stock. The rifle was received in the warehouse on June 3, 1885, and shipped the same day. Fitted with a German blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and long range tang peep sight. The top barrel flat has the two-line address/patent information and "32 CAL." The cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL." Mounted on a select grade pistol grip stock featuring checkering on the forearm and grip area, insert on the bottom of the pistol grip and crescent buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Documented Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Ben Lane Signed Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Letter

Lot 32

Winchester 1873 Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Signed

This master engraved rifle has the standard dovetail front sight and adjustable rear semi buckhorn rear sight. The two line address/patent date on top of the barrel has a simple border and scroll engraving at the ends. There are two gold bands around the muzzle and border and scroll engraving around the "44WCF" at the breech. The gold washed action is scroll engraved with a deer head on the right side, a deer running on the left side, "WINCHESTER 73" in a banner on the left side plate, "44CAL" in a banner amid scroll and "B. LANE - EN" in a banner amid scroll on the underside of the action. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" and the serial number is on the lower tang. The sides of the lever and hammer are also engraved. The action and forend cap are gold plated, while the remainder of the rifle is blue. Checkered custom 3X fancy fiddleback walnut forearm with scroll engraved forend cap and straight grip stock with a metal crescent buttplate with scroll engraving on the heel. The rifle is accompanied with a letter from Ben Lane Jr. dated Aug. 18, 1989 to an individual briefly explaining that the rifle was once owned by Charles "Tex" Crosset who was a Texas Ranger and Deputy Sheriff in several Texas counties in his lifetime. It was purchased from his widow in 1964 and the rifle was engraved and restocked to its present state in 1968. A beautiful master engraved and gold inlaid Winchester Model 1873.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Master Engraver Heide Hiptmayer Signed Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Carbine

Lot 33

Winchester Model 1873 Carbine Heide Hiptmayer Engraved

Manufactured in 1885 and later engraved by Ferlach trained Master Engraver Heide Hiptmayer in 1973. Blade front and two folding leaf rear sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address-patent information on top and featuring engraved scrollwork at the breech and around the front sight at the top. Engraved scrollwork also appears on the receiver, dust cover, brass cartridge elevator and carbine buttplate. The sides of the receiver feature game scene engraved panels and engraved borders which include scallops, double lines and single lines. An elk in a mountain scene is on the left side, and a male lion in the field is on the right side. The Third Model dust cover guide has a leaf engraving. The dust cover has rear serrations. The left side of the receiver has a saddle ring staple (the ring is now absent). The lower tang has the serial number inside an engraved border behind the lever and is signed by the engraver ("Engraved/by/Heide Hiptmayer/1973") behind the trigger. The buttplate has a compartment with the brass sliding door that is also engraved (no cleaning rod). The receiver and buttplate are bright and the remaining metal surfaces are blue. Mounted with a multi-point checkered forearm and straight grip stock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 34

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1896. This is a beautiful example of a restored Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two-line address, and "45-70" is at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-", and the serial number is on the lower tang. Pinned blade front sight and folding three leaf rear sight graduated. Blue barrel, barrel bands, saddle ring, stud and magazine tube and casehardened remaining parts, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Documented Extra Long 32 Inch Barrel

Lot 35

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle Extra Long Barrel

This is a beautiful example of a restored Model 1892 rifle with an extra long 32 inch barrel. Equipped with a dovetailed blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat has the two-line address/patent information, "32 W.C.F." and a Winchester factory oval proof. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information. Mounted with a smooth straight grip stock with steel forend cap and crescent buttplate. The included factory letter verifies the caliber and the 32 inch octagon barrel, noting arrival at the warehouse on May 1, 1906, and shipment the following day.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Rare Documented Factory Engraved Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Fancy Sporting Rifle

Lot 36

Winchester - 1892 Lever Action Fancy Sporting Rifle

Winchester Model 1892 Fancy Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1918. This rifle is illustrated and described on page 256 of "Winchester Engraving" by R.L. Wilson and on pages 384 and 385 of "THE Winchester Book" by George Madis. The rifle has a 24-inch octagon barrel and full length magazine and 1x fancy grade walnut forearm and pistol grip stock. The stock and forearm have Winchester "Style H" checkering. The pistol grip has a black, hard rubber cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." The barrel has a Lyman "Jack" front sight with colored bead and a sporting style rear sight with flat top. A Lyman folding combination rear sight is mounted on the receiver tang. Factory sling swivel eyes are fitted to the forearm cap and stock. The left barrel flat is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. "25-20 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the left barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. Oval Winchester "W/P" proofmarks are stamped on the top barrel flat and the top of the receiver. The serial number, "881840", is stamped across the bottom of the receiver behind the forearm. The forearm cap, breech end of the barrel, top, bottom and sides of the receiver and buttplate heel are engraved with Winchester No.6 factory engraving. This engraving is illustrated on page 15 of "Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Highly Finished Arms" reproduced on page 226 of "Winchester Engraving". The engraving features detailed game scenes on both sides of the receiver with scrolls, borders, lines and ribbons. The Madis description of this rifles states that the engraving was executed by William Stokes. Factory engraved Winchester Model 1892 rifles are rare and very desirable.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Flat Side Lever Action Carbine with George Madis Documentation

Lot 37

Winchester - 1866 Saddle Ring Flat Side Lever Action Carbine

This is a rare early Winchester Model 1866 carbine that was manufactured in late 1866 that includes a hand written letter from George Midas (undated) that documents the various early features of the carbine. It has the following: (1) Henry and King patent dates on the barrel, (2) flat loading port cover, (3) two screw upper tang and (4) Henry style rear receiver profile. The barrel has the first style barrel band with integral front sight blade and early style, two-position hinged leaf rear sight marked "300" and "500" yards. It has the early first pattern threaded magazine tube end cap. The left side of the receiver has the original factory installed staple and saddle ring. It has the first pattern, long coarse borderless checkered hammer, that lacks a half-cock notch. The lever loop is the early small size. The carbine has a Henry style, crescent brass buttplate with pointed spur and brass trapdoor. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the first style legend: "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KING'S PATENT-MARCH 29. 1866." in two lines between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The lower left side of the tang is correctly stamped with a small assembly number (325) followed serial numbered (14484). Inside the cutout area for the upper tang the buttstock and lower end of the brass buttplate are both correctly stamped with the full matching serial number "14484". The buttplate is correctly fitted with a trapdoor for a cleaning rod (which is not included with this lot). The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands, and loading gate are blued. The hammer, lever and trigger are casehardened.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Signed Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-70 Rifle

Lot 38

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-70 Rifle Engraved

Originally manufactured in 1892, this .45-70 caliber Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle currently features floral scroll engraving that incorporates detailed engraved game scenes on the sides of the receiver and deluxe-style stock. The receiver is signed "Joseph" (left side) and "Joseph Engr" (right side). Scrollwork also appears on the hammer and front of the lever. The top of the chamber has the engraved "DJM" initials. The top of the barrel has the two-line address and "45-70." The serial number and two-line patent information marking are on the lower tang. Fitted with blade front, sporting rear and tang sights. Nickel plated forend cap, polished hammer sides and the remaining metal surfaces are blue. Mounted with a highly figured checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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

Lot 39

Winchester - 1873 'Tiffany Style' Embellished

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

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 40

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1910 and subsequently professionally refurbished and altered to Trapper configuration in the last decade. The left side of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/1884 patent date, and "44 W.C.F." is at the breech on the left side. The breech end top of the receiver is marked with the Winchester oval proof. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT.OFF.", and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. Blade front and adjustable carbine rear sights, saddle ring and staple on the left side of the receiver, case colored hammer, receiver and lever, blue remaining parts, and mounted with a smooth varnished walnut forearm and straight grip stock with steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 41

Deluxe, Bullard Large Frame Lever Action Sporting Rifle

This is an extraordinary Large Frame Model lever action sporting rifle that was manufactured by Bullard Repeating Arms Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts, c. 1886. This deluxe rifle has a 28 inch full octagon barrel chambered for the 40-90 Bullard cartridge, half-magazine, and checkered, highly figured, fancy grain, forearm and pistol grip stock. The barrel has a sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and a buckhorn, sporting style rear sight. The receiver has a sliding dust cover with grooved rear edges. The hammer has border-less knurling on the spur. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The barrel, half-magazine, forearm cap, dust cover, breechblock, loading gate and lower tang have a high polish blue finish. The receiver, hammer, lever and trigger are color casehardened with vivid case colors. The highly figured walnut stock and forearm have checkered panels and a high polish piano finish. The stock has a black, hard rubber, checkered, shotgun style buttplate embossed with "BULLARD/REPT'G ARMS" and an elk head. The top of the receiver is roll-stamped: "Cal/40/90" in three lines near the junction with the barrel. "BULLARD REPEATING ARMS COMPANY/ SPRINGFIELD MASS U.S. PAT. AUG. 16, 1881" is roll stamped in two lines on the left side of the receiver below the ejection port. The serial number "226" is stamped on the upper receiver immediately behind the hammer. Bullard rifles were high quality and well designed but were unable to compete with larger and better established manufacturers of lever action rifles.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-90

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Lot 42

Period Engraved Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1876 rifle manufactured in 1883. The rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The rifle has a 28-inch full octagon barrel with full length magazine. The barrel has a Beach style folding combination front sight and a buckhorn, sporting style rear sight. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle is custom engraved with well executed scroll work and borders. The engraving covers the barrel, muzzle and breech, barrel band, forearm cap, top sides and bottom of the receiver, dust cover, upper tang and buttplate heel. There are two, large, open panels on either side of the receiver. The engraving is well-executed and period. 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. 40-60" is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver surrounded by an engraved border. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1886" with foliate devices at either end. The upper tang has been drilled and tapped, and part of the marking has been obliterated. The caliber designation "40-60" is engraved in script on the brass cartridge elevator. The serial number "53728" is stamped in script on the lower tang behind the lever latch.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40/60

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Lot 43

Antique Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1897, and subsequently factory reworked, chambered for the .30-40 Krag/.30 Army/.30 U.S. cartridge and equipped with a pinned blade front sight, Marble's folding leaf rear sight, Lyman receiver mounted peep sight, and checkered straight grip stock and forearm with ebony Schnabel tip insert and crescent buttplate. The extra length barrel has the two line nickel steel marking on the left and "30 U.S." at the breech. A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech indicating that the rifle was returned to the factory in the 20th century. The Winchester address and patent marking is on the left side of the receiver. The upper tang has the two-line model designation, and the serial number is on the lower tang. Sling swivel eyelets are mounted on the barrel and buttstock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 U.S.

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Lot 44

Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured between 1921 and 1928. Pinned beaded blade front and carbine rear sights on a barrel with standard factory markings. The Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. A saddle ring staple with ring is mounted on the left side of the receiver. The upper tang has the three-line trademark information. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 45

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1906 and subsequently refinished by factory. Combination beach front and 32 W.S. smokeless rear sights, standard Winchester markings including the factory oval proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech and full length magazine. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 W.S.

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Lot 46

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1891. Blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "40-82 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-," and the lower tang has the serial number and two-line patent information. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-82 WCF

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Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Frame and Factory Letter

Lot 47

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Special Order Deluxe

The included factory letter confirms the rifle configuration, caliber, 26 inch octagon barrel, set trigger, casehardened frame and checkered deluxe walnut pistol grip stock. The rifle was received in the warehouse on December 17, 1885 and shipped the same date on order number 3106. Fitted with combination beech front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and tang mounted long range peep sight. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent information ahead of the rear sight and a non-factory "One of One Thousand" marking added at the breech. It is a third model with integral dust cover rib and dust cover with serrated edges. The brass cartridge elevator is factory marked "38 CAL." Mounted on a highly figured, checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with ebony insert on bottom of the pistol grip and crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

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Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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

Lot 48

Winchester Model 1894 Semi-Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1900. Fitted with a Marble 47 beaded blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel marked with the two-line address/patent information on the upper left flat followed by the two-line nickel steel marking and "32 W.S." The barrel and receiver have the factory oval proof at the breech suggesting that the rifle was returned to the factory after 1905. The upper tang has the three-line model/patent information, and the takedown lever on the magazine has the 1893 patent date. Mounted with a checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with hard rubber factory grip cap and special order hard rubber factory shotgun buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 W.S.

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Winchester Model 92 Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine with Nickel Receiver

Lot 49

Winchester - 1892-Carbine

Manufactured in 1926. This example has a nickel plated receiver (plated some time after production) and blue remaining parts. Pinned beaded blade front and carbine rear sights on a barrel with standard factory markings. The Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. A saddle ring staple is mounted on the left side of the receiver. The upper tang has the three-line model, maker, and trade mark information. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 50

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action .44-40 Rifle

Manufactured in 1879, this Second Model production features the dust cover guide rail secured on the top of the receiver with two screws, and the dust cover has the checkered thumbprint (somewhat irregularly shaped). Folding globe front and folding sporting rear sights with a barrel stamped with the two line address/patent dates marking on the top flat. The upper tang is stamped "MODEL 1873" in script under a tang mounted peep sight (aperture disk absent) marked "'Marble' GLADSTONE MICH" on the left with patent information on the right. The brass elevator is marked "44 CAL", and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. It has a full length magazine and a custom checkered forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate and compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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