Premier Firearms Auction #71

September 08, 2017 to September 10, 2017

This auction has ended.

Premier Firearms Auction #71

September 08, 2017 to September 10, 2017

This auction has ended.

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Smith & Wesson No. 2 Lever Action Repeating Pistol with Scarce Six Inch Barrel

Lot 1

Smith & Wesson No. 2 Lever Action Repeating Pistol 6 in. Barrel

Smith & Wesson No. 2 Lever-Action pistol manufactured c. 1854. This large frame .41 caliber pistol has the rarely encountered six inch barrel. The pistol has the distinctive part-round/part-octagon barrel with integral magazine, toggle lever with round finger hole and two-piece rosewood grips with flared butt. This pistol has the Type II features which include: (1) distinctive hump on the top of the frame, (2) two spring screws on the bottom of the frame, (3) crowned muzzle and (4) T-bar magazine locking spring. The barrel has a small flattened cone front sight. A fixed L-shaped rear sight is mounted on the top of the frame. The hammer has border-less hand-cut knurling on the spur. The lever lacks the spur usually found on No. 2 pistols with eight inch barrels. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped "CAST-STEEL/SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH CT/PATENT" in two lines using four different stamps. The serial number "30" is stamped on the lower right side of the frame beneath the grip and on the back face of the rear sight. The sides and top of the frame and back strap and the back of the hammer are decorated with simple scroll and leaf factory engraving. Smith & Wesson manufactured approximately 500 No. 2 Lever Action pistols c. 1854-55. Most of these pistols had eight inch barrels. No. 2 Lever Action pistols with six inch barrels are extremely rare.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

Price Realized:

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

Lot 2

Volcanic Lever Action No. 1 Pocket Pistol Factory Engraved

Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Pocket Pistol with six-inch barrel and factory engraving manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in New Haven, Connecticut, c. 1858. This pistol is pictured on page 77 of "VOLCANIC FIREARMS" by Lewis and Rutter. The pistol has the distinctive octagon barrel with integral eight-shot magazine, loading lever with finger hole, brass receiver and two-piece walnut grips. The receiver is silver-plated, the barrel is blued, the trigger, hammer and lever are casehardened, and the grips have a varnished piano finish. The top and sides of the receiver and back strap are decorated with the simple, open scrollwork typical of New Haven Arms Co. factory engraved firearms. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "NEW HAVEN CONN./PATENT FEB. 14 1854" in two lines. The serial number "803" is stamped on the lower left side of the frame beneath the grips and on the inside of both grips. Volcanic No.1 Pocket Pistols with six-inch barrels are rare; only 225 were manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. between 1857and 1860. Engraved No.1 Pocket pistols with six-inch barrels are much more rare than pistols with plain receivers.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31 Volcanic

Price Realized:

Rare Cased Image of a Union Soldier Armed with a Rifle-Musket and Volcanic Pistol

Lot 3

Cased Portrait of a Union Soldier Armed with a Volcanic Pistol

This 2 1/8 by 3 3/8 inch image depicts a bearded soldier holding his cap in one hand, a rifle-musket with affixed bayonet in his other, and a Volcanic pistol tucked into his belt. There is a modern sheet on the back of the portrait that identifies him as "(2ND LT & THEN CAPT.)/CARLOS CARR/BRANDON, VT./1ST REG. CO. 'G' VT. VOLS/4TH INFANTRY." Carr served with the 4th Vermont Infantry from September 1861 until May 1865 in companies A, C, E, and F. He was captured at Weldon Railroad on June 23, 1864, just three days after being promoted to 1st lieutenant of Company F and was held as a prisoner of war at Macon, Georgia, until he was paroled on March 1, 1865. The 4th Vermont Infantry fought at many significant battles including Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. The consignor confirmed that a carte de visite of Carr in another private collection matches the man in this portrait. The case is marked "GENUINE/UNION CASE,/IMPROVED./Fine Gilt and Burnished/Hinge./S. PECK & CO.,/MANUFACTURERS," under the portrait. Civil War portraits have long been collectible. Those depicting armed men are especially sought out, and those with men carrying rare firearms are even more desirable. Additionally, this is very likely the only identified image of a soldier with a Volcanic pistol.

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Very Fine Special Order, Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Sporting Rifle

Lot 4

Winchester Model 1876 Sporting Rifle Special Order

Special order Winchester 1876 "Centennial Model" sporting rifle manufactured in 1888. This 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 and full length magazine. The barrel has a blued Rocky Mountain front sight blade and folding leaf rear sight marked "1876" at the top of the leaf. A Lyman folding combination rear sight with locking button on the left side is mounted on the upper receiver tang. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trap. This rifle has a special order Winchester single set-trigger and highly figured, deluxe, fancy grade, walnut stock and forearm with piano finish. The barrel and magazine have the Winchester charcoal blue finish. The dust cover and loading gate are a fiery niter blue. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./-KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber: "40-60 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. "40-60" is stamped in script numerals on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and rear tang screw.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-60 WCF

Price Realized:

Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Desirable Henry Patent Barrel Address

Lot 5

Winchester 1866 Early Production Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1868. This is a nice example of a Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine. The top of the barrel is marked with the highly desirable two-line address Henry's Patgent/Oct. 16, 1860/King's improvement March 29, 1866 patent dates. The lower tang is absent of the serial number and is stamped with a very small "X" and "O". The left side of the lower tang under the stock and in the upper tang stock slot are stamped "15842". Blade front sight integral with the barrel band and folding two leaf rear sight. There is a saddle ring and staple attached to the left rear of the receiver. Blue barrel and magazine tube, casehardened hammer and lever. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with buttstock compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

Price Realized:

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

Lot 6

Winchester 1873 Deluxe with Factory Letter

Special order Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1883. This rifle has the Third Style receiver with integral dust cover tail and dust cover with serrated edges. The front of the receiver has the rounded top found on .22, .32 and .38 caliber Model 1873 rifles. This rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that describes this rifle as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 32, Barrel Type: Octagon, Trigger: Plain, Checkered stock, Pistol grip" and "Casehardened". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on July 20, 1883, returned by William P. Mills and re-shipped on September 2, 1884. The rifle has a full octagon barrel with full-length magazine. The barrel has a Beach folding combination front sight and sporting style rear sight with low flat top. The barrel and magazine have the Winchester charcoal blue finish. The loading gate and dust cover are niter blue. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grade walnut with factory "Style H" checkering and a piano finish. The bottom of the buttplate has an ebony inlay. The top 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 first line utilizes serif letters and the second line uses block letters. The caliber "32 W.C.F." is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight, and the receiver. "32 CAL." is stamped in script across the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped and is roll-stamped "- MODEl. 1873 -" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end of the marking. The serial number is stamped in small characters across the lower tang behind the lever latch.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-20 WCF

Price Realized:

Very Fine Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-70 Caliber

Lot 7

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in .45-70 Caliber

Offered here is a desirable example of a .45-70 caliber Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle with a casehardened receiver. The accompanying Cody Firearms Records Office serial number confirmation states the serial number was applied for on February 9, 1891, and the rifle had a round barrel in .45-70 caliber and plain trigger when it was received in the warehouse on February 24, 1891, and shipped on June 13, 1891. It has dovetailed blade and folding ladder sights, a barrel marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "45-70" at the breech and an upper tang marked "-MODEL 1886-."

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 8

Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

This rifle has the Second Model receiver with screw-fastened dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The Cody letter describes this rifle as: "Rifle, Casehardened, Barrel Length 26 inches, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger, Checkered stock with pistol grip" and "1/2 magazine". The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on March 28, 1882. The full octagon barrel and tip of the half magazine are blued. The dust cover, rail, bolt and loading gate have a fiery, niter blue finish. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The pistol grip stock and forearm are highly figured "XXXX" or "XXX" fancy grade walnut with factory "Style H" checkering. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The barrel has a 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 buttplate has a sliding brass cover. 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 barrel and brass cartridge elevator lack the caliber markings found on later production Model 1873 rifles and carbines. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL. 1873." in fancy letters. The serial number is stamped in small script numerals between the lever latch and rear tang screw.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

Price Realized:

Rare and Exceptional Winchester Deluxe Model 1892 Fancy Sporting Lever Action Rifle

Lot 9

Winchester Deluxe 1892 Fancy Sporting Lever Action Rifle

This excellent Winchester Deluxe Model 1892 Fancy Sporting Rifle was manufactured in 1907. This rifle has a deluxe, fancy grade, highly figured walnut pistol grip stock and forearm with a high polish piano finish and factory "Style H" checkering. The pistol grip has a hard rubber cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." The rifle has a 24-inch round barrel with full length magazine. The barrel has a Lyman "Express" or "Jack" front sight with colored bead and buckhorn sporting rear sight with screw-adjustable center-piece. A Lyman folding combination rear sight with locking button is mounted on the receiver tang. The stock has a steel, checkered shotgun buttplate. The barrel, magazine, forearm cap, bolt, receiver, loading gate, trigger, hammer and crescent buttplate are blued. The lever is color casehardened. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./ NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation "38 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the left side of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. Oval Winchester "W/P" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel and receiver. The serial number is roll-stamped across the bottom of the receiver.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-40 WCF

Price Realized:

Fine Three Digit Number First Model Henry Lever Action Rifle

Lot 10

New Haven Arms Co. Henry Rifle Rifle 44 Henry RF

Henry Lever Action Rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in October 1862. The rifle has the distinctive octagon barrel with integral 15-shot magazine and brass (gunmetal) receiver and buttplate. The barrel/magazine is blued, the hammer and lever are color casehardened and the straight grain American walnut stock is oil finished. The rifle has the first pattern receiver with alternate rear sight dovetail and early buttplate with rounded heel. The barrel has an early style, half-moon shaped, nickel-silver front sight blade and dovetail mounted, folding leaf, rear sight. This first style rear sight has "1000" marked below the center notch at the top of the leaf and narrow elevator bar with rounded ends. The magazine has the small diameter follower and the lower receiver has the early, straight follower cut. The buttplate and tang have hand-fitted, serial numbered, screws. The rifle stock and barrel are not fitted with a sling swivel or hook for sling loop which were special order items on early production Henry rifles. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the first style legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS. CO. NEWHAVEN. CT" in two lines. This legend is approximately 2 17/32 inches long and uses serif letters for all the marking except the second "NEWHAVEN" which is stamped in block letters. The serial number, "953" is stamped: (1) on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver, (2) on the lower left side of the receiver tang beneath the stock, (3) in the upper tang inlet of the stock, (4) the inside of the buttplate heel, (5) on the shanks of the two hand-fitted buttplate screws and (6) on the shanks of the two short tang screws. Only early production Henry rifles had serial numbered tang screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. The Henry rifle was the most advanced rifle available during the Civil War. Although the federal government armed only one regiment (1st District of Columbia Cavalry) with Henry rifles, it is generally believed that most Henry rifles manufactured during the Civil War were privately purchased by individual soldiers who wanted the advantage of a 15-shot, lever action repeating rifle. Most of the early sales of Henry rifles were made by New Haven Arms Co., agents in Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding states. Henry rifles proved to be especially popular with Midwestern soldiers. By 1864 several Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky regiments were armed with significant numbers of privately purchased Henry rifles.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

Lot 11

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine manufactured in 1879. The carbine is accompanied by two Winchester Museum letters dated 1968 and 1985. The earlier letter is addressed to "Mr. H. Garcia" of Monterrey, N.L. Mexico which indicates that this carbine may have originally been sold in Mexico. The second letter describes this carbine as: "carbine, full nickel, engraved" and states that it was shipped from Winchester on September 4, 1879, "with 4 other guns with the same specifications to the same order". The carbine features the second style receiver with screw-fastened dust cover rail and dust cover with oval finger grip. The carbine has a 20-inch round barrel with full length magazine, first style barrel band with integral front sight blade, two-leaf folding rear sight, staple-mounted saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, factory drilled and tapped upper tang and carbine style buttplate with sliding trap door. Internally, the tang is stamped "c185" on left side which matches assembly number to stock and buttplate. The carbine has a full nickel-plated finish and fancy grade walnut stock and forearm. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in two lines between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1873" in fancy letters. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lever latch and rear tang screw. The barrel and cartridge elevator are, correctly, not marked with a caliber designation. The carbine features factory scroll and punch-dot engraving on the top, sides and bottom of the receiver, side plates, upper and lower tang, cartridge elevator, dust cover and buttplate heel. The left side plate is engraved with a grazing deer in a round panel. The engraving was almost certainly executed by John or Herman Ulrich. The engraving style is very similar to nickel-plated Winchester Model 1873 rifle, serial number 41532, illustrated on page 174 of "The Winchester Book" by George Madis.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

Price Realized:

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 12

Winchester 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1874. In addition to the standard markings the upper left front of the receiver is marked with a "B" inside of a shield (origin unknown, but most likely a retailer mark). From the upper left corner of the shield to below the bottom right is struck with a single line. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/King's improvement patent dates, (very faint). The lower tang is marked with the serial number. Blade front sight integral with the barrel band and folding two leaf rear sight. There is a saddle ring and staple attached to the left rear of the receiver. Blue barrel and magazine tube, nickel plated receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate with compartment, (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Unique Winchester/Browning Prototype 1895 Flat Side Lever Action Rifle

Lot 13

Winchester Prototype Lever Action Rifle

This is a prototype bottom feed, centerfire, lever action rifle similar in design to the early production flat sided Model 1895 found in the first 5,000 rifles manufactured from 1895 to 1896. The solid lever is also a similar feature to the flat sided Model 1895 design. The Model 1895 was based on John Browning's U.S. Patent number 549,345 that was granted to him on November 5, 1895. Browning's original patent model had a flat sided receiver, and Winchester produced the flat sided variation before introducing the contoured or fluted receiver that was made for most of the production run. Winchester's partnership with John Browning began in 1883 and lasted 16 years. Browning's legacy at Winchester is marked by the company's most notable late 19th century firearms such as the Model 1885 single shot rifle, Model 1887 lever action shotgun, Model 1897 slide action shotgun and lever action Models 1886, 1892, 1894 and 1895. Of course, not every Browning patent Winchester purchased made it to the factory production line. The trail leading to even the most successful designs is often steeped in documented and undocumented trials and errors. This Winchester prototype had a barrel fitted by the factory with dovetail blade and elevation adjustable sights and is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight and "40-72 WCF" at the breech. The barrel address is indicative of the type of marking used on early Model 1895s. Later production Model 1895s eliminated the small dashes before the entire marking was omitted. The Winchester factory oval proof that began to be used in 1905 is stamped on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The underside of the barrel under the forearm is marked with a "VP" proof. The rifle lacks a serial number. The upper tang and receiver are unmarked. The lever and buttplate are casehardened, and the remaining surfaces are blue. Mounted on a smooth schnabel forearm with ebony insert and pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-72 WCF

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Lot 14

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Cody Firearms Museum letter. The Cody letter describes Model 1886, serial number 59955 as: "Rifle, 40/82 caliber, Barrel Shape: Octagon", and "Plain trigger". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on September 3, 1891. The rifle has a 26-inch full octagon barrel with full length magazine. The barrel has an express style front sight with colored bead and flat top, non-adjustable, sporting style rear sight. Sling swivels are fitted to the forearm cap and stock. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. -" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber, "40-82 W.C.F." is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. "-MODEL 1886-" is roll-stamped on the upper receiver tang. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger and the serial number, "59955" is stamped in script numerals between the lower tang screws. The barrel, magazine, bolt, loading gate and trigger have a blue finish. The receiver, forearm cap, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are color case-hardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-82 WCF

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Exhibition Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Carbine

Lot 15

Factory Exhibition Engraved Winchester Model 94 Carbine

Offered here is an exhibition engraved, gold inlaid and carved Winchester Model 94 carbine with a March 16, 1967 dated copy of a Winchester Museum letter. The aforementioned letter confirms the engraving, gold inlay and fancy checkered select, straight grain walnut stock. According to the letter, shipping records indicate that the carbine was a factory exhibition piece from 1934 through 1948. Subsequent information supplied by Cody Firearms Records Office dated May 24, 2017 only state that the "serial number applied on November 24, 1936…No configuration information available." The receiver has a floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background with gold inlaid borders and gold inlaid game scenes. The left side of the receiver has a bear in a mountain scene, and the right side has a running stag in a woodland scene. The game scenes are early patterns that are found in Winchester's "Highly Finished Arms." Scrollwork and gold inlay accents extend to the lever and barrel at the muzzle and breech. The bolt has engraved leaves and scrollwork. Scrollwork is also featured on the buttplate tang. The forearm and straight grip stock exhibit checkering accented with carved floral scroll motifs. A similar Model 94 carbine (milestone serial number 2500000) is identified and pictured in George Madis' "The Winchester Book" on page 446. It is fitted with a hooded ramp front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The left side of the barrel has the Winchester legend, the right side of the barrel has the two-line address, the top of the barrel and receiver have a Winchester factory oval proof at the breech, and the upper tang has the three-line Winchester trademark information.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 W.S.

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Lot 16

Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

This is a very fine example of a deluxe version of the Winchester Model 1894 takedown rifle. The accompanying factory letter states the rifle had an octagon barrel in .38-55 and plain trigger when it was received in the warehouse on October 4, 1905 and shipped the same day. The serial number was applied for on September 30, 1905. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/patent marking ahead of the rear sight and "38-55" at the breech and is fitted with a Marble Sheard dovetail beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The upper tang is fitted with a folding peep sight. The Winchester factory oval proof is marked on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. The left side of the lower tang is marked "22 90XXX". The hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are casehardened, and the remaining surfaces are blue. Mounted with a checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock. The pistol grip has a hard rubber Winchester cap.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

Price Realized:

Exceptional, Desirable and Documented Smith & Wesson No. 1 Lever Action Repeating Pistol

Lot 17

Smith & Wesson Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Repeating Pistol

No. 1 Lever Action Pocket pistol manufactured by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson in Norwich, Connecticut, circa 1854-55. Total production of the No.1 lever action repeating pistol was approximately 1,200 pistols. This pistol is identified and pictured in Lewis and Rutter's book "Volcanic Firearms" on page 33. The pistol has the distinctive part-round/part-octagon barrel with integral six-shot magazine, toggle lever with finger hole and two-piece, bag-shaped grips. The pistol has the Type II features which include: (1) crowned muzzle, (2) rounded T-bar spring, (3) narrow muzzle collar and (4) clam-shell type magazine follower. The loading lever does not have a spur on the finger hole. The barrel has a brass front sight with flattened blade. A fixed rear sight is mounted on the frame. The frame, side plates, back strap and back of the hammer are decorated with the open scroll and leaf pattern engraving which was standard on most S&W No. 1 and No. 2 Lever Action Repeating Pistols. The left barrel flat is lightly stamped: "PATENT/FEB 14, 1854" in two lines, and the top of the barrel is stamped: "SMITH & WESSON/ NORWICH CT." in two lines. The right barrel flat is stamped: "CAST-STEEL" reading up from the magazine. The serial number "E 61" is stamped on the left side of the frame beneath the grips. "E61" is stamped on the bottom of the carrier, lever and "61" is stamped on the inside of each grip. All of the visible serial numbers match. The barrel/magazine are browned, the frame, side plates and lever are blued, and the hammer is color casehardened. The bag-shaped, rosewood grips have a high polish piano finish. The S&W lever action repeating pistols are rare and historically significant. Provenance: Bobby Smith and Steven Rutter collections.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31 Volcanic

Price Realized:

Desirable Gutta Percha Cased Image of a Union Soldier Armed with a Rifle-Musket, Revolver, and a Smith & Wesson Volcanic Pistol

Lot 18

Portrait of an Armed Union Soldier

The image measures 2 1/2 by 3 inches and shows a bearded Union soldier armed with a rifle-musket with affixed bayonet, what appears to be a Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, and a S&W Volcanic pistol. The rounded butt of the pistol gives it away as a Smith & Wesson No. 1 Volcanic. Only around 1,200 of these pistols were manufactured in the mid-1850s. There is some minor blush applied to the soldier's cheeks and dark shadowing from developing on the left. Removing the portrait reveals another portrait of a younger man on the back in civilian attire. The case also has a "GENUINE/UNION CASE,/IMPROVED./Fine Gilt and Burnished/Hinge./S. PECK & CO.,/MANUFACTURERS" label. Images of armed Civil War soldiers are always desirable, but images with men armed with rare firearms like the Smith & Wesson Volcanic in this example are even more highly collectible and valuable.

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Lot 19

Winchester Factory Bullet Board

This is an early cartridge board issued by Winchester. It is the first to use what will later become the "classic" design by using green lithograph paper with the bullet information in gold print and the Winchester shells mounted directly to the board. The board is incased in a custom wood frame with a glass front which measures 47 inches by 35 1/2 inches. The cartridge board itself measures 41 inches by 29 1/2 inches including the frame. The cartridges are in an inverted "V" with cartridges in an arch on each side, a circle of cartridges in the middle and shotgun shells and 6 cap tins on the lower portion. The back side of the original paper backing is correctly marked "COMPLIMENTS OF WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN, CONN" in the center and "Please hang in a/Conspicuous Place" on the lower left hand corner. These boards are seldom seen and rarely offered for sale.

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Exceptionally Fine Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Musket with Bayonet

Lot 20

Winchester Model 1866 Musket

This is a very fine early production Winchester Model 1866 Musket that was manufactured in 1870. The Winchester factory termed these as an "Infantry Rifle" as a marketing tool to encourage customers to think of these as a graceful, lightweight modern rifle instead of using the term "Musket" which evoked images of the large bore, long barreled musket used during the Civil War. These rifles have the distinctive 27-inch round barrel with 24-inch magazine, 17-inch forearm and three barrel bands. Factory sling swivels are mounted on the middle barrel band and stock. The stock has a brass carbine style buttplate with sliding trapdoor. This example was intended to be used with a socket bayonet that locks on to the front sight base, so it lacks the bayonet stud found on the front band of some muskets. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS NEWHAVEN CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER .16. 1860" between the lower barrel band and the rear sight, and the barrel is fitted with a Henry style two position, folding rear sight that is marked "2-8" (200-800) yards, with the 900 yard notch on top of the staff. The serial number, "34224", is stamped in block letters on the lower tang behind the trigger. It has the early style recessed breech end of the barrel and the first pattern breech bolt still correctly chambered in 44 RF. It has the first pattern small loop loading lever, and the hammer spur has the early borderless knurling. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands and loading gate are blued. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The musket is complete with a socket bayonet with 15 1/2 inch blade. The bayonet has no markings.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 21

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Fancy Sporting Rifle

The letter describes this rifle, as: "Rifle, 40/65 Caliber, 28 inch, x-heavy, Octagon barrel, Set trigger, Checkered stock with pistol grip" and "Rocky Mountain front sight". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on November 25, 1889. In addition to the rare special order extra-heavy 28-inch barrel and single-set trigger, this rifle has a deluxe, fancy grade, highly figured forearm and pistol grip stock with Winchester "Style H" checkering. The bottom of the pistol grip has a factory ebony insert. The barrel has a Lyman folding combination front sight and a unique custom rear sight that may have been made by Freund Bros. or Carlos Gove. The original rear sight dovetail is fitted with a blank. The dovetail mounted rear sight is 8 1/8-inches long with a semi-hooded rear aperture and antique ivory elevator bar with four notches. A Lyman folding combination rear sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The rifle has a blued barrel, magazine, bolt, loading gate and trigger. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and crescent buttplates are color casehardened. The stock and forearm have a high polish piano finish. The two-line Winchester legend on the top barrel flat is partly covered by the rear sight finial. The caliber designation, "40-65 W.C.F." is roll stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight base and the receiver. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped in two lines on the lower tang behind the trigger, and the serial number "36890" is stamped in script numerals between the tang screws. Extra heavy barrels are very rare on Model 1886 rifles. A Model 1886 fancy sporting rifle with extra heavy barrel is an exceptionally rare rifle.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-65 WCF

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Attractive Embellished T. McArdle Marked Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle in .45-75

Lot 22

Winchester - 1876 Embellished

This is a beautiful example of a professionally upgraded and highly embellished Winchester Model 1876. The rifle features a medium weight, 28-inch half round/half octagon barrel and button magazine. It has a rust blued type metal finish, and the receiver, hammer, loading lever, grip cap and forend tip have professionally applied color casehardened type finish. The receiver, both side plates, top, underside and hammer have been beautiful engraved with a masterfully applied scroll engraving with a geometric border pattern and a double game scene on each side of the receiver/side plates. The left side depicts a mule and white-tail deer, and on the right side it depicts a pronghorn antelope and a buffalo; all four are shown in appropriate woodland scenes. The top tang has been engraved "-WINCHESTER 1876-". The rear area of the lower tang has been engraved "TR07", and the front end of the tang been engraved in extremely small letters "J. ULRICH/T. McARDLE". The top barrel flat is roll-stamped in two lines: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860" ahead of the rear sight. The barrel has a half nickel sporting front sight with a "FREUND" marked folding rear sight. The cartridge elevator on the underside of the action is engraved "45-75". It has the third model style frame with integral dust cover rail. It is fitted with a deluxe extra fancy checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forend. The stock has a diminutive low-profile cheekpiece with a double shadow line and a color casehardened grip cap on the pistol grip. The buttstock is fitted with a checkered and lightly engraved steel shotgun type buttplate. The sides of the pistol grip and forend are both beautifully adorned with a fine-line, hand checkered pattern, and the right side of the stock has been fitted with a oval brass disc that has been engraved with a grizzly bear.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

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Lot 23

Embellished Winchester 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-70

This is an attractive example of a professionally custom embellished Winchester 1886 lever action rifle chambered in the desirable 45-70 WCF cartridge that was manufactured in 1887. The octagon barrel, loading lever, bolt, hammer and buttplate have been nicely blued with a deep blue/black type finish, and the complete receiver and forend cap have a beautiful color casehardened type finish. The entire receiver and lower tang have been beautifully engraved in a deep relief scroll engraving with a geometric border pattern combined with several game scenes. The left side depicts a large grizzly bear hunting scene, and on the right side it shows a cowboy riding a bucking bronco, typical of what was seen in a Wild West show. The underside of the receiver is also engraved with a large grizzly bear head. The buttplate has also been fully engraved with the center section depicting the late pattern Winchester Repeating Arms "Pony Express Rider" logo. It is fitted with an extra fancy walnut buttstock and forend with the wrist and both sides of the forend beautifully carved in a complementary vine and scroll pattern. The barrel has no factory markings, and the rear section has been beautifully engraved in a complimentary scroll pattern. The left side is engraved "45-70" in front of the receiver. It has a ramp type front sight base with a brass tipped bead front sight with a "MSA Co." folding tang rear sight. Presumably the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886", and the lower tang is marked: "PAT. OCT. 14 1884/JAN. 20 1885" behind the trigger and the serial numbers "10601" on the end.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70 WCF

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Lot 24

Winchester Model 1894 Semi-Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1898. The included Cody Firearms Museum letter describes Model 1894, serial number 115099 as: "Rifle, 30 caliber, Barrel Shape: 1/2 Octagon, Plain trigger, Plain wood stock with pistol grip" and "1/2 magazine". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on June 11, 1901. This rifle has a special order, 26-inch, half-round/half-octagon barrel and half-magazine. The barrel has a Lyman Express front sight with colored bead and an Express rear sight with three leaves with platinum sight lines and "50", "1" and "2" markings. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The forearm and pistol grip stock are straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The stock has a black, hard rubber pistol grip cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." and a crescent buttplate. 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. "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" is roll-stamped in two lines on the left side of the barrel behind the rear sight. The caliber designation "30 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1894/-WINCHESTER-/PAT. AUG. 21.1894" in three lines. The serial number, "115099", is roll-stamped across the bottom of the receiver. The barrel, forearm cap, receiver and bolt have the Winchester charcoal blue finish. The extractor and loading gate are nitre blue. The hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are color case-hardened.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

Price Realized:

Desirable Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 25

Winchester 1892 Semi-Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1913. This scarce rifle has a special order semi-deluxe pistol grip stock and forearm with factory checkered panels. The rifle has a full-octagon barrel with full-length magazine. The barrel has a sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and a flat top, sporting style, rear sight. A Marbles "Flexible Rear Sight" with peep is mounted on the receiver tang. The barrel, magazine, forearm cap, bolt, trigger and crescent buttplate have the Winchester charcoal blue finish. The hammer and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with the Winchester high polish "Extra Finish" found on rifles with special order features. The pistol grip has a black, hard rubber cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." 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. The caliber designation "25-20 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the left barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. The serial number is roll-stamped across the bottom of the receiver.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

Scarce Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Extra Lightweight Takedown Short Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 26

Winchester Model 1894 Extra Lightweight Takedown Short Rifle

The accompanying factory letter confirms the extra lightweight configuration with a 20 inch barrel chambered in 30 WCF, plain trigger, Lyman rear sight and factory documented "fancy finish" highly figured wood. The serial number was applied on August 16, 1905, and the rifle was received in the warehouse as well as shipped on October 7, 1905. It has a Lyman beaded blade front sight and a Marble's folding leaf rear sight on a barrel marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and the two-line nickel steel marking followed by "30 W.C.F." on the left side. The top of the barrel and receiver at the breech have a Winchester factory oval proof. The upper tang is marked with the two-line model/trade mark information. Sling eyelets are attached to the forend cap and underside of the buttstock. The highly figured forearm and straight grip stock have a high gloss finish. According to Winchester expert and author George Madis, "Of all guns introduced after 1890, the Model 94 30-30 was the most popular saddle gun and had earned the reputation of being 'the best there was.' Short rifles like this were surprisingly popular in the Southwest." All Winchesters with non-standard barrels are rare but special order lightweight shorter barreled examples are especially rare.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 27

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Musket with Bayonet

Manufactured in 1870 as a third model with the serial number stamped in block numerals behind the trigger, allowing the serial number to be visible without removing the stock. It has standard Winchester barrel markings, blade front sight/bayonet lug, ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards, sling swivels and brass buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included). The musket comes with a socket bayonet.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 CF

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Lot 28

Winchester Rifle Model 1866 Marked .44 Henry

50 round box a green top label bearing an illustration of the cartridge and marked "50 WINCHESTER 50/.44 FLAT RIM FIRE CARTRIDGES" and "FOR THE/WINCHESTER RIFLE MODEL 1866."

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Rare Serial Number 4 Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 29

Serial Number 4 Winchester Model 1892 Carbine, Factory Letter

This extremely early, first day production Winchester Model 1892 carbine has serial number 4 stamped on the underside of the frame. The accompanying factory letter states that serial number 4 was originally a rifle with an octagon barrel in .44 caliber and plain trigger when it was received in the warehouse on May 3, 1892, and shipped on May 19 along with 15 other rifles with the same specifications to the same order number. It was later returned to the Winchester factory on August 23, 1892, and the octagon barrel was changed to a round barrel (barrel length not provided). Of the 15 guns initially shipped on May 19, 1892, 6 were returned for round barrels. The barrel has pinned and folding ladder sight and is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "38 W.C.F." at the breech. A saddle ring is mounted on the left side. The upper tang has "Model 1892/Winchester/PAT. Oct 14, 1884". The buttstock has a carbine buttplate.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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

Lot 30

Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Rifle with Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter confirms the set trigger, checkered stock, casehardened frame, short magazine and octagon barrel. It was received in the warehouse on April 9, 1877 and shipped the same day. This Model 1873 is a first model with a dust cover held in place with grooved guides. The dust cover has a checkered oval finger grip. The barrel features dovetailed blade and elevation adjustable sights and is marked with the two-line address/patent date information. The lower tang is marked with the serial number. Mounted on highly figured and multi-point checkered forearm and straight grip stock. The stock is fitted with a crescent buttplate featuring a trapdoor (cleaning rod not included). The assembly number "267" is marked on the buttplate, stock and left tang. The left tang also has the "XXX" marking. The barrel and magazine are blue, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 31

New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle

This is an example of a refurbished Civil War era Henry Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in 1863. The rifle has the distinctive Henry "gun metal" brass receiver, which has an added inscription "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS. Co./NEW HAVEN CT./NO-2013" on the left side, and has the alternate rear sight dovetail found on Henrys until about serial number 3,000. The barrel has a nickel silver blade front sight and a fixed notched rear sight and is marked with the two-line patent/address information. The buttplate is the First Style with rounded heel which was eventually replaced in the mid 4000 serial number range with a sharp pointed buttplate heel. The buttplate has a hinged brass trapdoor (cleaning rod not included). The left side of the stock and barrel have a factory sling swivel and screw mounted loop for a sling hook. Matching numbers are found on the top barrel flat at the breech, on the left side of the lower tang, in the upper tang stock slot and on the inside of the buttplate toe. A buttplate screw has the number "[?]82," and the other screw is un-numbered. The tang screws are correctly not serial numbered. Experts believe that most Henry rifles made before 1865 were privately purchased by individual federal soldiers who wanted the unprecedented firepower offered by the 15-shot Henry repeating rifle. The Henry rifle was especially popular with soldiers in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky regiments. Many of these soldiers purchased Henry rifles from dealers in Louisville, Kentucky, and other Midwest cities in 1864 using re-enlistment bounties.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Scarce Four-Piece Wood Sectional Henry Repeating Rifle Cleaning Rod

Lot 32

Scarce Four-piece Henry Repeating Rifle Cleaning Rod

Measuring 25 3/4 inches when assembled, this is an original Henry Rifle cleaning rod, which breaks down into 4 sections for storage in a buttstock compartment. A set of three male/female threaded iron adaptors are secured at the joints with one end having a flat tip and the other having four cut grooves for use with a cleaning patch.

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Lot 33

Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Fancy Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1902. The factory letter confirms the caliber, extra light round barrel, 1/2 magazine, takedown configuration, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, and shotgun butt with harder rubber buttplate. It also lists "Winchester High Velocity" and confirms it was received in the warehouse and shipped on October 21, 1902, for order number 160578. The sights and wood grade are not mentioned. The barrel has a special order Lyman "Hunting Front Sight" with white insert and scarce Lyman folding leaf rear sight with two leaves. One leaf has a wide sighting "V," and the other has a flat top with bright triangle. A Lyman "N-Ni" receiver sight with extended locking lever is mounted on the left side of the receiver. The stock and forearm are highly figured, fancy grade walnut with Winchester "Style H" checkering and high polish piano finish. The buttplate has "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co." embossed in a circle, and the hard rubber pistol grip cap is embossed with "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." 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. "NICKEL STEEL" is roll-stamped on the left side of the barrel mid-way between the rear sight and the receiver, and "45-70" is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped and roll-stamped: "-MODEL 1886-" in one line. The lower tang is stamped with the 1884 and 1885 patent dates behind the trigger and the serial number "126466" in script numerals behind the rear tang screws. The left side of the barrel and upper left side of the receiver are stamped with British "NOT ENGLISH MAKE" proofmarks. British 1925-1955 "Encircled Crown/V" and "Encircled Crown/P" proof and inspection marks are stamped on the left side of the receiver and barrel along with 45 2.10" smokeless powder proofmarks. The top of the bolt is stamped with a circled "Crown/V" inspection mark.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45/70

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Master Engraver Alvin White Signed, Exhibition Quality Engraved, Gold Inlaid and Relief Carved Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 34

Alvin White Embellished Winchester Mdoel 1894 Takedown Rifle

Originally manufactured in 1906 and subsequently embellished by renowned Master Engraver Alvin White. White has signed his masterpiece in a rectangular gold inlaid hallmark on the underside of the frame below the gold inlaid serial number. The left side of the frame has also been signed by White. The receiver features engraved scrollwork and borders along with a gold inlaid mountain lion inside an oval panel scene on the left side and gold script initials on the right side. Engraved scrollwork extends to the bolt, takedown collar, buttplate tang, forend cap and breech end of the barrel. The scrollwork is very similar to the pattern used by Winchester. The serial number on the underside of the frame is inlaid in gold. The barrel has dovetail blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights and is marked with the two-line address/patent marking ahead of the rear sight, "30 WCF" at the breech and the two-line nickel steel marking on the upper left flat. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information. The highly figured stock features fine checkering accented with floral scroll relief carvings.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Engraved Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Takedown Rifle in 50-100-450 with Extra 50 Express Barrel

Lot 35

Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1886 Takedown 50 Ex Rifle

Originally manufactured in 1890 and subsequently professionally engraved and totally upgraded in the 20th century. The receiver features engraved scrollwork on a punch dot background and scroll borders. The left side of the receiver has a gold inlaid Winchester Rider logo, and the right side of the receiver has a gold inlaid Rampant Colt logo. Light scrollwork extends to the forend cap, takedown collar, hammer, lever and buttplate tang. There is a tang peep sight, and the lower tang is marked with the two-line patent dates information and the serial number. The barrel has dovetailed blade and Marble elevation adjustable sights, marked with the two-line address and "50-100-450," and has light scrollwork with a gold inlaid band at the breech and muzzle. The highly figured forearm and straight grip stock are checkered. The barrel and magazine are blue, and the remaining surfaces hare casehardened. The extra barrel has matching accents, sights and forearm and is marked with the two-line address and "50 EX."

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-100-450/50 Express

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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .405 WCF Caliber

Lot 36

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in .405 WCF Caliber

Manufactured in 1913. It has standard Winchester markings including the oval factory proof on the receiver and barrel, British proofed on the right side of the barrel and receiver and on the bolt, beaded blade front sight, three-leaf rear sight, ebony forearm insert, hard rubber factory shotgun buttplate and the non-factory added number "56470" on the stock behind the lower tang.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 405 WCF

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Antique Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 37

Antique Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1897. The barrel has a beaded Marble 37W front sight, elevation adjustable sight, the two-line address ahead of the rear sight, "30 W.C.F." at the breech and the two-line nickel steel marking on the upper left flat. The upper tang has the three-line model/patent marking. There are two non-factory added sight filler screws on the left side of the receiver and one on the upper tang. Mounted on a highly figured and checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber factory grip cap and a hard rubber factory shotgun buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 38

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1904. Beach combination front sight, filler block in the rear sight dovetail slot, folding tang peep sight and smooth straight grip stock with crescent buttplate. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/patent dates ahead of the rear sight dovetail slot and "32 W.C.F." at the breech. The hammer, lever and buttplate are casehardened.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

Excellent Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in Scarce 25-35 WCF

Lot 39

Winchester 1894 Chambered in 25-35

Manufactured in 1902. Combination beach front, elevation adjustable rear and folding tang peep sights, barrel with the two-line address/patent information ahead of the rear sight, two-line nickel steel marking on upper left flat and "25-35 WCF" at the breech, serial number on underside of frame and smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

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Lot 40

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in Scarce .38-72 WCF

Manufactured in 1904. The barrel has dovetail blade and elevation adjustable sights and "38-72 W.C.F." on the left side at the breech. The left side of the receiver has the two-line address/patent dates marking, and the upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information. Mounted with a smooth Schnabel forearm with ebony forend insert and straight grip stock.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-72 WCF

Lot 41

Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1883 as a third model with special order half length magazine and smooth steel shotgun buttplate. It also has dovetail blade front, elevation adjustable rear and tang peep sights, a barrel marked with the two-line address/patent dates and "38-CAL" and a cartridge elevator marked "38 CAL."

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in .45-90 WCF with Factory Letter

Lot 42

Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Rifle with Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter states it had an octagon barrel in .45-90 caliber, set trigger, Lyman front sight and checkered pistol grip stock when it was received in the warehouse on October 5, 1892 and shipped the same day. The barrel has dovetail blade and elevation adjustable sights, two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "45-90 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang has "-MODEL 1886-," and the lower tang has the two-line patent date followed by the serial number. The barrel, magazine and bolt are blue, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened. Mounted on highly figured, checkered forearm and pistol grip stock featuring an ebony insert on the grip cap. The left side of the lower tang is marked "435 XX," and the number "435" is repeated on the upper tang stock cut-out.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Lot 43

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1899. This is a beautiful example of a restored Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine. The included factory letter confirms the carbine configuration, caliber and that it was received in the warehouse on May 25, 1900, shipped on September 20, 1900 and returned to the factory for repair on September 10, 1907. 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 ladder rear sight graduated to "20" (200 yards). Blue barrel, barrel bands, saddle ring, stud and magazine tube; casehardened remaining parts, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. Consignor notes state this was refinished by Turnbull Restoration.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Winchester Deluxe Style Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 44

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle in 50 Express Caliber

Manufactured in 1884 and subsequently upgraded to current configuration. It has blade and ladder rear sights, a barrel marked with the two-line address/patent dates and remarked "50-CAL," a dust cover marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50 CAL 95 GRS," a cartridge elevator marked "50-95," and highly figured, checkered forearm and straight grip stock. The left side of the tang is un-marked, and the upper tang stock cut-out has the frame serial number. A fantasy plaque is mounted on the buttstock (right side) that has a buffalo and the inscription "Atchison Topeka And Santa Fa R.R./New Mexico/Territories."

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-95 Express

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Winchester High Wall Model 1885 Schuetzen Style Rifle

Lot 45

Winchester High Wall Model 1885 Schuetzen Rifle

Manufactured in 1898. The no. 3 barrel has the two-line address and "32-40" markings and fitted with a globe front sight. The lower tang has the two-line patent date marking and the serial number. There is a long range tang peep sight and double set triggers. Mounted on a nicely figured schnabel forearm and perch bell stock fitted with a Swiss buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 Single Shot High Wall Rifle

Lot 46

Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 Single Shot Rifle

Manufactured in 1906. It has a globe front sight, filler block in the rear sight dovetail slot, scope blocks, tang peep sight, double set triggers, the two-line, two-block Winchester legend on the left side of the no. 3 barrel, a single Winchester factory oval proof on the barrel, patent marking on the lower tang and highly figured and checkered forearm and pistol grip factory deluxe stock with ebony forend insert and hard rubber factory grip cap.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 ARMY

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Lot 47

Winchester Deluxe Style Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1885 as a third model. The accompanying Cody Firearms Museum serial number research request confirms the caliber, octagon barrel and trigger and states it was shipped on October 12, 1887. The barrel has dovetail blade front and folding ladder "1876" marked rear sights, the two-line address/patent marking ahead of the rear sight and "40-60 WCF" at the breech. A long range peep sight is mounted to the tang. "40-60" is marked on the cartridge elevator. The assembly number "57" is marked on the tang and "171" on the buttplate. The highly figured replacement wood lacks an assembly number and has fine multi-point checkering and a crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-60 WCF

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Lot 48

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket

Manufactured in 1903 as a third model musket variant. It has an inverted "V" front sight/bayonet lug, folding ladder rear sight and a smooth straight grip stock with crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included). The barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent dates information ahead of the rear sight and "44 CAL" at the breech. The upper tang has the model marking, and the cartridge elevator has the caliber marking.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver

Lot 49

Winchester 1886 Casehardened Receiver

Manufactured in 1891. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "38-56 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "--MODEL 1886--". The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are marked on the lower tang directly behind the trigger, and the serial number is at the end. Dovetailed blade front sight, adjustable buckhorn rear sight, blue barrel and full length magazine, casehardened remaining parts, and is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent steel buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-56 WCF

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Winchester Deluxe Style Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring .45-70 Carbine

Lot 50

Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1890 and subsequently totally refurbished/upgraded. It has a pinned blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight , a barrel with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "45-70" at the breech, a saddle ring mounted on the left side of the frame, "-MODEL 1886-" on the upper tang and two-line patent date marking followed by the serial number on the lower tang. The highly figured wood features checkering, an ebony insert on the grip cap and a crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "2089 XX," and the number "2089" is repeated on the upper tang stock cut-out. The barrel, magazine and bolt are blue, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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