Premier Firearms Auction #72

December 01, 2017 to December 03, 2017

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Premier Firearms Auction #72

December 01, 2017 to December 03, 2017

This auction has ended.

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Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Henry Patent Marked Barrel, Sling and Tang Sight

Lot 1

Winchester Second Model 1866 Rifle Henry Patent Marked Barrel

This a fine early production Winchester Model 1866 rifle was manufactured in 1869. The top barrel flat is marked with the first style legend "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KINGS-PATENT-MARCH 29, 1866" ahead of the rear sight. It is fitted with dovetailed blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards, Vernier tang sight, special order sling swivels on the forearm cap and stock and rare original leather sling. The serial number is stamped on the lower tang just behind the trigger. The matching assembly number "945" is stamped on the stock inlet and brass trapdoor buttplate. The four piece cleaning rod is included.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 2

Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1887 as a special order Deluxe Model 1873 rifle. The extra length octagonal barrel has blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights, the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "38 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873," and the cartridge elevator is marked "38 CAL." The action features a single set trigger. Mounted on a checkered deluxe pistol grip stock with ebony insert on the grip and trapdoor crescent buttplate. The five-piece cleaning rod is included. The left side of the lower tang has the assembly number "1191 XXX 38." "1191" is repeated on the stock inlet.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 3

Exceptional New Haven Arms Co. Lever Action No. 2 Navy Pistol

This is an outstanding example of a Volcanic No. 2 Navy lever action pistol manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. between 1857 and 1860. The pistol has a blued eight-inch barrel with integral magazine, large Navy-style brass receiver, casehardened hammer and loading lever and two-piece varnished walnut grips. A brass cone front sight is mounted on the barrel and a fixed open rear sight is mounted in a dovetail on the receiver. The serial number "2026" is stamped on the right side of the of the lever, the left side of the frame underneath the grip and stamped on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. The end of the barrel is stamped with the assembly number "349" beneath the barrel sleeve. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "PATENTED NEW HAVEN CONN. FEB. 14. 1854". This is the abbreviated marking utilized by Oliver Winchester for the NEW HAVEN ARMS Co. after he assumed control of the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. in April, 1857. Experts estimate that the New Haven Arms Co. manufactured 700-1,000 No. 2 lever action pistols.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Lot 4

Civil War Era New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle

Offered here is a Civil War era Henry Lever Action Rifle as manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in 1864. The rifle has the distinctive Henry "gun metal" brass receiver, German silver blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line patent date/address marking ahead of the rear sight and the serial number "4191" at the breech. This serial number also is stamped on the left side of the lower tang, stock inlet, buttplate and both buttplate screws. 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. 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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Desirable Vintage Box of Remington UMC Model 1866 Marked .44 Henry Flat Rimfire Cartridges

Lot 5

Remington UMC 1866 Henry Flat Rimfire Cartridges .44

50 round box of Remington UMC 44 Henry Flat cartridges with a green top label bearing an illustration of the cartridge marked "U" head stamp and ".44 HENRY FLAT/MODEL 1866" on the side and marked "44 HENRY (FLAT)/50 RIM FIRE CARTRIDGES" and "REMINGTON ARMS-UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE Co./AMMUNITION & FIREARMS" over the two line address. Orange "GUARANTEE" label on the bottom and green label wrapped around the sides.

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Documented Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Extremely Rare Seven-Leaf Express Sights, Factory Letter and R.L. Wilson Letter Attributing to John Ulrich

Lot 6

Winchester Model 1873 Rare Seven-Leaf Express Sights

The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel in .44 caliber, set trigger, sling and swivel, factory engraving at an added cost of $2.50, nickel trims, and 7-leaf express and Beach sights when it was received in the warehouse on December 22, 1891, and shipped on December 24. A letter from noted firearms historian and author R.L. Wilson describing this rifle in full detail is also included. The engraving consists of scrollwork and borders. A running deer is engraved inside a circular panel on the left side plate. The scrollwork extends to the forend cap, dust cover, cartridge elevator and buttplate tang. In his letter Wilson identifies the engraving as "classic Ulrich family American scroll" and "the probable engraver of this rifle was John Ulrich." (A similar factory engraved rifle is pictured and described in R.L. Wilson's "Winchester Engraving" on page 194.) The rifle is equipped with factory documented Beach and 7-leaf express rear sights, a combination associated with African safari hunting. The first six leaves to the rear sight feature inlaid silver sight lines and are numbered 1-6 respectively. The seventh and final leaf is graduated from 7-10 for 700 to 1,000 yards. According to Winchester expert and author George Madis, "[special order sights] will be rarely found on antique Winchester; very few people would specify non-standard sights." In fact, Madis' study only shows one example with a leaf sight, and that was only a 3-leaf. The sights on this rifle suggest a special order by a buyer who was an experienced hunter and alludes to hunting expeditions in foreign lands. The type of rear sight on this rifle is more generally associated with the big game rifles produced by famed London markers such as Purdey and Holland & Holland. Wilson states in his letter that not even a single 1 of 1,000 Model 1873 rifle had the type of sight combination as seen on this rifle. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/patent dates information ahead of the rears sight. The upper tang has the model marking, and the lower tang has the serial number. Sling swivels are attached to the forend cap and underside of the buttstock. The type of sling swivels have been identified by Wilson as a rare feature on Model 1873. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock fitted with a crescent buttplate featuring a trapdoor (cleaning rod not included). The rifle has a half blue/half nickel finish. According to Madis, "Half-plated finishes, in which the receiver and trimmings were plated, was not as favored as full plating."

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 7

Exceptional Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Express

Winchester Model 1886 rifle chambered for the .50-110 Winchester Express cartridge. The rifle is complete with a Cody Firearms Museum letter that describes the rifle as: "50 Express Caliber" with "Octagon barrel, Plain trigger, Checkered stock with pistol grip" and "Midrange and Lyman Combination front sights". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on August 13, 1894. The barrel, full-length magazine, loading gate, trigger and bolt are blue. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate have a casehardened finish. The stock and forearm are deluxe, fancy grain, highly figured walnut with a high polish piano finish. The forearm and pistol grip have Winchester Style H checkering, and the pistol grip has an ebony insert. The barrel is fitted with a special order Lyman folding combination front sight and Winchester Express rear sight with three folding leaves graduated for 25, 100 and 200 yards and platinum sight lines. A folding Lyman Mid Range Vernier Peep Sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "50 EX" is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger, and the serial number "90295" is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the tang screws. Introduced c. 1893 for the Model 1886 Winchester rifle, the Winchester .50-110-300 Express was one of the most potent cartridges available. Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 rifles chambered for express cartridges are rare and extremely desirable firearms.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 express

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Desirable UMC Ammunition Display Bullet Board

Lot 8

UMC Ammunition Display Board in Frame

The board is mounted in a wood frame measuring 54 1/4 inches wide by 41 1/4 inches tall. The top and bottom sections to the frame have a relief carved decorative gesso panel with raised letter: "TRADE U.M.C. MARK" and "THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO.," respectively. The display board measures approximately 44 inches wide by 31 inches tall and displays numerous U M C ammunition from lead rounds to the BB cap to the 1 inch Gatling cartridge and a separate box featuring percussion caps, primers and wads, all described below and nicely arranged around an image of an elk in a mountain scene inside a diamond (see image).

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Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 9

Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Rifle

The accompanying factory letter search lists the serial number application date as March 22, 1899. The letter confirms the octagon barrel in .30 WCF, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, hard rubber shotgun buttplate, takedown configuration and engraved at an additional cost of $4.00 and was received in the warehouse on April 4, 1899, and shipped the same day. The receiver features a Winchester engraving consisting of scrollwork on a punch dot background, zig-zag line and dot borders and game scenes inside circle panels. Additional scrollwork is engraved on the forend cap, takedown collar and barrel flats at the breech. This style of engraving is illustrated and described in the October 1897 edition of "Winchester Repeating Arms Co., Highly Finished Arms" as reproduced on page 229 of R.L. Wilson's "Winchester Engraving." The rifle is fitted with a dovetail beaded blade Micro front sight, two folding leaf rear sight and folding tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is marked with two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "30 W.C.F." inside an engraved panel at the breech, and the upper left barrel flat is marked with the two-line nickel steel information. The antique range serial number is stamped on the lower front edge of the receiver. The highly figured pistol grip stock has a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and shotgun buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "7266 XXX," and "7266" (faint) is repeated on the stock inlet.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Documented Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 10

Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1890. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a half octagon barrel in .38-56 WCF, plain trigger and checkered pistol grip stock when it was received in the warehouse on May 2, 1890, and shipped the same day. The barrel has dovetailed blade and elevation adjustable sights and is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "35-56 WCF" at the breech. A folding peep sight is mounted on the upper tang. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates and the serial number. The barrel, magazine and bolt are blue, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened. The highly figured and checkered pistol grip stock has an ebony insert in the grip and a solid crescent buttplate. The lower tang is marked "295XX," the stock inlet is marked "295," and the buttplate is unmarked.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-56 WCF

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Lot 11

Documented, Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873

Identified, special order, deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Sporting rifle manufactured in 1889. This rifle is accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum factory letter dated 1973, a Winchester Firearms Museum letter dated 1982 and a copy of a magazine article that discusses the rear sight and other special order features, and identifies the original owner of the rifle. The 1982 letter lists the data for "Model 1873, Serial Number 324821" as: "rifle, 32 caliber, 1/2 octagon barrel, plain trigger, sling and swivel, case hardened, checkered stock, pistol grip, shotgun butt, rubber buttplate, 1/2 magazine, military windgauge sight, plain front sight", and "Nice shooter". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on December 27, 1889. The accompanying article entitled, "A Very Special Winchester 1873 s/n 324821" by Warren Webster and Rick Hill focuses on the special military windgauge rear sight, front sight and shotgun buttplate. The article states that this rifle was probably ordered by A.C. Gould who edited the magazine "Shooting and Fishing" and published "Modern American Rifles" under the pen name Ralph Greenwood in 1892. Gould was one of the founders of the National Rifle Association and a proponent of long-range rifle shooting. The article states that the Gould/Greenwood described the special military windgauge rear sight on this rifle along with the ideal target front sight, caliber and buttplate for a target/hunting rifle in "Modern American Rifles" and conclude that this rifle was owned by A.C. Gould. In fact, his pen name is hand marked on the backside of the buttplate. This rifle has the special military windgauge rear sight with special screw-adjustable elevation bar, 1/8-inch wide steel front sight blade and hard rubber, checkered, shotgun buttplate with Winchester logo in the center. All of these special order features are described in detail by Gould/Greenwood in "Modern American Rifles". In addition to the special order sights and buttplate, the rifle has a 24-inch half-round/half-octagon barrel, half magazine, sling swivels on the forearm cap and stock and factory drilled and tapped receiver tang. The forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe, highly figured, fancy grain walnut with Winchester "Style H" checkering. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony insert. The Third Model receiver has an integral dust cover rail, dust cover with serrated rear edges and the rounded top found on Model 1873 rifles in .32 and small calibers. The barrel and magazine have the Winchester charcoal blue finish. The dust cover is high polish blue and the loading gate is fire blue. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm have a high gloss, piano, finish. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./-KING'S IMPROVEMENT MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber, "32 W.C.F.", is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat ahead of the receiver. "32 CAL" is stamped in script across the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "- MODEL 1873-" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number is stamped in small numerals across the lower tang between the lever latch and the rear tang screw.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

Lot 12

Deluxe, Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Company Henry

Deluxe, factory engraved Henry lever action rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company late in 1864. The rifle has the distinctive octagon barrel with integral 15-shot magazine and brass receiver. This rifle has the typical New Haven Arms Co. factory engraving found on later production Henry rifles. The engraving features distinctive floral and berry motifs on either side of the forward potion of the receiver, a hound on point on the left side plate and scroll and vine motifs on the right side plate. The engraving covers the top of the receiver and upper tang and the buttplate heel. The engraving on the left side of receiver is nearly identical to the engraving on Henry serial number "9389" illustrated on page 149 of "THE HENRY RIFLE" by Les Quick. This distinctive engraving is believed to have been executed for the New Haven Arms Co. by Samuel J. Hoggson. The brass receiver and buttplate have a delicate gold-plated or gold washed finish with traces of original finish in protected areas. The barrel/magazine is blued and the hammer, trigger and loading lever are color casehardened. The stock is deluxe, highly figured walnut with a high polish piano finish. The barrel has a nickel silver front sight blade and folding leaf rear sight. The rear sight is the late pattern with 900 yard center notch, elevation bar stop screw at the top of the leaf, and elevation bar with rounded ends. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the late, second style legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS.CO. NEWHAVEN. CT." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The second style legend is slightly larger than the legend found on early Henry rifles and utilizes all serif letters. The magazine has the large diameter follower found on all but the earliest Henry rifles and the receiver has a beveled follower slot. The second style receiver lacks the rear sight dovetail found on Henry rifles manufactured thru 1863. The hammer spur has coarse hand knurling. The buttplate is the second style with sharp pointed heel. The buttplate has a hinged trap. The left side of the stock and barrel have the sling swivel and screw fastened loop for a sling hook that was standard on later production Henry rifles. The serial number "7621" is stamped: (1) on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver, (2) on the left side of the lower tang beneath the stock, (3) in the upper tang inlet of the stock and (4) on the inside of the buttplate at the toe. All of the serial numbers match. The late style buttplate and tang screws are, correctly, not serial numbered. The letter "E" is stamped on the left side of the upper receiver tang and "G" is stamped on the left side of the lower tang above the serial number. "E" and "G" may refer to engraving and gold plating. A small "W" indicating this rifle was inspected by Oliver Winchester is stamped on the lower tang behind the lever latch. Included with the rifle is a 4 piece metal cleaning rod with a brass tip. The rifle is accompanied by copies of e-mail correspondence between the owner and Winchester expert and author R.L. Wilson discussing the gold washed or gold-plated finish. Deluxe factory, engraved Henry rifles with gold or silver plated finishes are rare.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Desirable Winchester "Double W" Ammunition Display Bullet Board

Lot 13

Winchester 'Double W' Ammunition Display Board in Frame

The board is mounted in a wood frame measuring approximately 57 inches wide by 40 inches tall. A gold painted border is mounted around the green board which measures approximately 49 inches by 31 1/2 inches. The board displays a dark green background, red and white lettering and vignettes of game and hunting scenes (see image). The display consists of various cartridges and shotgun shells and nine containers of primers, each described below in white lettering. The lower right corner reads "FORBES CO. BOSTON." The back of the board has the original "PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS OF THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. PLEASE HANG IN A PROMINENT PLACE" paper label affixed to the center.

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Rare Factory Engraved "Daisy" Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Shipped to Australia with Factory Letter

Lot 14

Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1891. The accompanying factory letter lists the rifle with an octagon barrel in .44 caliber, plain trigger, "Daisy" engraved and half magazine when it was received in the warehouse on November 25, 1891, and shipped on November 30. "Daisy" refers to the professionally re-cut inscription "THE DAISY RIFLE" on the upper left barrel flat, and this inscription was especially done for the Sydney, Australia, dealer F. Lassetter & Co. Ltd. The Australian dealer special ordered .44 caliber Model 1873s with octagon barrels and half magazines. Each of these rifles featured the "Daisy" marking. This rifle also has a later factory pattern engraving that consists of floral scrollwork on a punch dot background featured on the receiver, cartridge elevator, which is also marked "44 CAL," and buttplate. The left side plate has a game scene engraved inside a circular panel. Although not listed in the factory letter, this embellishment is considered to be done by Master Engraver John Ulrich as expressed in an included handwritten letter by Winchester Master Engraver Pauline Muerrle. The rifle also has dovetail blade and elevation adjustable sights, special order half magazine, two-line Winchester address/patent dates and "44 CAL" markings on the top barrel flat, model marking on the upper tang and crescent buttplate with trapdoor (cleaning rod not included).

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 15

Winchester Third Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1866 Rifle manufactured c. 1869. This "Third Model" rifle has the serial number stamped on the lower tang in block letters behind the trigger. The rifle has the distinctive brass receiver, forearm cap and curved buttplate with sharply pointed heel. The rifle has a full-octagon barrel and full length magazine. The barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and a sporting style rear, buckhorn rear sight with over-size eyepiece. The rear sight is a period replacement and the original rear sight dove-tail is filled with a crude blank. The upper receiver tang has a single screw and is not factory drilled and tapped. The brass forearm cap is the early style with single screw that enters on the left side. The hammer has border-less knurling on the spur. The crescent buttplate has a hinged trap door and the butt trap contains a four-piece, jointed steel buttplate with brass tip. Factory sling swivels are fitted to the forearm cap and stock. The stock and forearm are straight grain, oil-finished, American walnut. The Winchester legend on the top barrel flat is covered by the rear sight.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 16

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle

Manufactured in 1888. This rifle is complete with a Winchester Museum letter that describes this Model 1886 as: "Rifle, 45/90 caliber, 28 inch 1/2 octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip" and "Lyman sights, sporting leaf sight". The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on March 24, 1888 and repaired and returned on "5/7/88". The rifle has a special order blue half-octagon/half-round barrel with full-length magazine. The barrel has a "Winchester Express" front sight blade with colored bead and sporting style, folding leaf rear sight. The rear sight leaf is dated "1876" the top of the leaf and graduated to "10". A Lyman folding combination rear sight with coarsely knurled post is mounted on the receiver tang. The forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe, highly figured, fancy grain walnut with checkered panels and piano finish. The pistol grip has a ebony inlay. The bolt and loading gate have a high polish blue finish. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened with vivid case colors. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation "45-90 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are roll-stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger, and the serial number is stamped in script numerals between the rear tang screws.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Documented John Ulrich Signed Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 17

J. Ulrich Signed Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle

Manufactured in 1891. The accompanying factory letter lists this short rifle with a 20 inch octagon barrel in .44 caliber, set trigger, fancy checkered stock, sporting leaf sight, sling swivels and factory engraved for the additional cost of $4.00 when it was received in the warehouse on April 25, 1891, and shipped on April 29. The serial number was applied for on March 23, 1891. Model 1873 rifles with special short barrels of 22-inches or less are rare. This example has the added rarity of being embellished and signed by Master Engraver John Ulrich. Ulrich signed the rifle on the lower tang: "J. ULRICH." The engraving consists of floral scrollwork on a punch dot background and scallop borders. The left side plate has a game animal scene engraved inside an oval panel. Engraved flourishes are featured on the forend cap, dust cover and buttplate tang. The barrel has dovetailed blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights and is marked with the two-line address/patent dates information on the top flat ahead of the rear sight and "44 WCF" on the upper left flat at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" flanked by floral flourishes. The factory sling swivels that are attached to the forend cap and underside of the buttstock are a rare feature on Model 1873s. The receiver has the third model integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges and a single set trigger. The nicely figured and checkered straight grip stock is fitted with a crescent buttplate featuring a trapdoor. The four-piece cleaning rod is included. The lower tang is marked "281 XX," the stock inlet is marked "281" (faint), and the buttplate is marked "SS."

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 18

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1876 as a third model with the serial number stamped in block numerals behind the trigger. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line address/King's improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight. It has a dovetailed blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards and sling swivels mounted on the forend cap and underside of the buttstock. The rifle has an all nickel finish. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock fitted with a brass crescent buttplate with compartment. The four piece cleaning rod is included. The Winchester Model 1866 has earned itself a noted place in American western history. Thousands were carried to the Great Plains and beyond by intrepid American pioneers and were relied upon for defense and hunting. The '66 secured Winchester's place in the annals of the West and launched a long line of successful Winchester lever actions that remain popular to this day and still retain the basic form of the '66.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

Lot 19

Civil War Era New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle

Offered here is a Civil War Era Henry Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in 1864. The rifle has the distinctive brass receiver with the letter "M" engraved on the right side, German silver blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line patent date/address marking ahead of the rear handmade non-factory replacement sight and the serial number "4704" at the breech. This serial number also is stamped on the left side of the lower tang, stock inlet, both buttplate screws and buttplate. 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. 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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Lot 20

Early Production Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine manufactured c. 1894. This carbine has a round barrel and full length magazine. The barrel has a block mounted, nickel-silver front sight blade located behind the upper barrel band and folding leaf rear sight. A staple-mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. 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 "44 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped with the first style model designation "MODEL 1892./-WINCHESTER-/PAT. OCT. 14. 1884." in three lines. The serial number is stamped across the bottom of the receiver just behind the forearm. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands, bolt, and trigger have the Winchester blue finish. The extractor and loading gate are fiery niter blue. The hammer, lever and carbine style buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a low-luster oil finish.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Historic John Ulrich Signed Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Inscribed to Captain O.E. Michaelis with Factory Letter

Lot 21

John Ulrich Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Offered here is a John Ulrich signed, engraved, and inscribed Winchester deluxe Model 1873 rifle that was manufactured in 1879. Ulrich signed his work "J. ULRICH" in small letters on the lower tang. The sides of the receiver feature beautifully executed floral scrollwork on a punch dot background. Scrollwork extends to the dust cover, chamber, cartridge elevator and buttplate tang. The right side plate has a circular vignette of a leaping stag. A similar motif is pictured in Winchester "Highly Finished Arms" as reproduced in R.L. Wilson's "The Book of Winchester Engraving" on page 219. Also see page 156 where an image of another Ulrich engraved Model 1876 is shown with this type of vignette. The left side plate has the engraved inscription "CAPTAIN O.E. MICHAELIS." Although the research is not documented, the mostly likely owner is Capt. Otho E. Michaelis, Ph.D. (1843-1890), who was with the U.S. Ordnance Corps, circa 1860s-1880s. Born in Germany, Michaelis emigrated to the United States early in his youth and earned the highest honors from the New York Free Academy. During the Civil War, he enlisted in the 23rd New York National Guard and is reported to have participated in campaigns from Harrisburg to Gettysburg. By September 1863, he was appointed a second lieutenant in the Signal Corps. Later, he transferred to the U.S. Ordnance Corps were he quickly distinguished himself. He received a promotion to 1st lieutenant in 1864, the brevet of captain in 1865, promotion to captain in 1874 and major in 1889. He wrote and translated several technical papers and labored to equip soldiers with the best equipment late 19th century technology could produce. In the late 1870s, for instance, he was involved in field testing the Model 1876 Prairie Belt while commanding the Ordnance Depot at Fort Abraham Lincoln. The Prairie Belt was the first official U.S. Army cartridge belt and saw wide use with troops during the Indian Wars and Spanish-American War. In late 1886, Michaelis along with Lt. Col. James Whittemore designed a one-piece buckle for a cartridge belt. At the time of his death in 1890 at Kennebec Arsenal, it was reported that Michaelis' diverse talents in several branches of science afforded him many lucrative offers from the private sector to which he declined in order to continue serving his adopted country. Reflecting on Michaelis' life, a period publication wrote, "It is doubtful if there was another officer in the Army more thoroughly equipped with a mind to take advantage of, and a diligence to secure a complete record of all that is transpiring around him in the field of research." Michaelis was also the ordnance officer for the 7th Cavalry at the time of Custer's Last Stand. On that faithful day, he remained with Brig. Gen. Alfred Terry’s column and was one of the first to arrive at the site of Custer's Last Stand to assist in identifying the dead. This is a Second Model 1873 with dust cover guide rail screwed to the receiver. The barrel is fitted with dovetailed blade and elevation adjustable sights and is marked with the two-line address/patent dates marking. It has a half magazine and highly figure and checkered forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent trapdoor buttplate. The factory letter lists this rifel with a half octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered stock, globe and peep sights, half magazine, casehardened receiver and $5.00 engraving when it was received in the warehouse on October 2, 1879 and shipped on October 20.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 22

Antique Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1894 Extra Lightweight

This is a special order, semi deluxe Winchester Model 1894 Extra Lightweight rifle with rarely encountered pistol grip stock. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with extra light 22 inch round barrel in .30 caliber, plain trigger, plain pistol grip stock, Lyman front sight and shotgun buttplate when it was shipped on October 9, 1899. The serial number was applied for on October 19, 1898. The rifle has the Winchester blue finish on the barrel, magazine, forearm cap, receiver, bolt and shotgun buttplate. The loading gate is a fiery niter blue. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The forearm and pistol grip stock are select American walnut with a piano finish. The pistol grip has a black hard rubber cap embossed, "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY". The 22-inch, lightweight, tapered barrel has a special order Lyman "Winchester Express" front sight with colored bead and special order Winchester Express rear sight with three folding leaves. The leaves have platinum sight lines and are marked "50", "1" and "2". The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped, "MANUFACTURED BY THE/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A-" ahead of the rear sight. The caliber "30 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped, "MODEL 1894/-WINCHESTER-/PAT. AUG. 21. 1894" in three lines. The serial number is roll-stamped across the bottom of the receiver.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 23

Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Lever Action Carbine

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

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40

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Fine Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Musket

Lot 24

Rare Winchester Model 1866 Musket

This is a fine example of an original Model 1866 Winchester musket that was manufactured in 1870. This is a mid production Third Model with the block serial number (49718) stamped behind the trigger. The 1866 muskets are a very rare rifle as they were the least popular of the Model 1866s with most being sold to foreign customers, especially to South America. This scarce example as noted was evidently sold to Belgium as it carries the Belgium proofs on the left side of the barrel and receiver. They consist of a "Asterisk/A", "Crown/R", "Perron", and the "Crown/E.L.G." proof from the Liege Proof House in Belgium. The receiver also has the same small "Asterisk/A" proof. It has the earlier recessed barrel, with the top of the barrel marked with the Second Pattern markings of "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, NEW HAVEN CT/ KING'S IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MATCH 29,1866, OCTOBER 16 1860". It has the correct 27 inch round barrel with the magazine tube that stops about 2 3/4 inches from the muzzle allowing this rifle to have a full 17 round capacity. The barrel is fitted with three barrel bands, along with the "First Pattern large sling loops mounted on the middle band and lower buttstock area. As noted it has the Third Pattern receiver with the block serial number located behind the trigger, original rimfire firing pin with the Second Pattern breech bolt with the crosslot on the front end, early trigger with the mainspring screw on the end with the early beveled loading gate. It has the Henry pattern two position folding rear sight with the staff marked 2-8 (200-800 yards) with the 900 yard sighting notch on top. It is fitted with a straight grain American walnut stock with 3/4 length forearm. The buttstock has the musket style brass buttplate with the sliding trap door with an original four section brass tipped cleaning rod.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 25

Winchester 'Centennial' Model 1876 Saddle Ring Carbine

This is extremely fine Winchester Model 1876 Saddle Ring carbine was manufactured in 1881. This carbine has the Second Model receiver with screw-fastened dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The carbine has the distinctive full-length walnut forearm and long fore end tip. The barrel has a steel block front sight and folding leaf rear sight graduated to "10" and marked "1876" on the top of the leaf. A staple-mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The fore end tip, barrel, barrel band, receiver, and dust cover have the Winchester charcoal blue finish. The loading gate is fire blue. The hammer, lever, trigger and carbine style buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with an oil finish. The left side of the barrel is stamped with British "Crown/CP", "Crown/V" and Nitro proofmarks just ahead of the receiver. A "Crown/V" inspection mark is stamped on the upper left side of the receiver. 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 barrel band and the rear sight. "MODEL. 1876." is roll-stamped in fancy letters on the upper receiver tang. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the rear tang screw. There are correctly no caliber markings on the barrel and the cartridge elevator.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

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Lot 26

Winchester Deluxe Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun

Manufactured in 1896. The Model 1887 was the first highly successful repeating shotgun. 64,855 were manufactured in 1887-1901. Most prior shotguns were single or double barrel break actions. The Model 1887 held six shots and could be fired rapidly. The Model 1887 built upon the solid reputation of Winchester’s lever action rifles and carbines that were already in widespread use throughout the country. Many Model 1887s replaced double barrel coach guns used by "shotgun messengers" employed by express companies and lawmen throughout the country. The left side of the receiver has the "WRACo" monogram. The lower tang is stamped with the four-line address/patent dates marking. The barrel is marked "12," "FULL" and Winchester factory "WP" oval proof (not the intertwined "WP" proof) at the breech. Mounted on highly figured and checkered walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a factory hard rubber buttplate. Length of pull is 13 inches.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Documented Special Order Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 27

Deluxe Winchester - 1886 45-70 LA Rifle

Manufactured circa 1892 with a Winchester Arms Museum letter. The Winchester letter describes this rifle, as: "Rifle, 40/82 (now 45-70), octagon barrel, plain trigger, fancy wood stock with pistol grip. The letter states this rifle was originally shipped in May 1892 and then returned and repaired in November 1892, July 1893 and again in Sept 1895. The rifle is currently fitted with an original Winchester full octagon, heavy weight barrel chambered in 45-70 WCF. Obviously this heavier barrel was installed during one of the return and repair times as the barrel measures at approximately ".860" at the muzzle. It has a Winchester factory blued barrel, magazine tube, trigger and bolt with niter blue loading gate. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are color case-hardened. As noted it is fitted with a deluxe, fancy American walnut, forearm and pistol grip stock that have a varnish finish with checkering on the sides of the forend and pistol grip area. The bottom of the pistol grip has the signature Winchester ebony inlay. The top barrel flat is marked in two lines: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" with the caliber markings, "45-70 W.C.F." in front of the receiver. It is fitted with a Winchester solid, blued bead type front sight with a buckhorn, sporting style, rear sight with serrated edges. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger and the serial number is stamped in script numerals between the tang screws.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70 WCF

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Lot 28

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1872 as a third model with the serial number stamped in block numerals behind the trigger. The top of the barrel has the two-line Winchester address/King's patent marking. It is fitted with a blade front sight integral to the barrel band, folding two-leaf rear sight and saddle ring on the left side of the receiver. The bolt has the correct rimfire firing pin, which has two wedge shaped firing pins (one located on each side of the breech pin collar). The carbine stock has a buttplate with a compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Rare Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 29

Rare Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine with Letter

The carbine has the very desirable color casehardened receiver with casehardened hammer, lever and carbine style buttplate. The 22-inch barrel, full length magazine, barrel bands and bolt have the Winchester blue finish. The loading gate is a fiery niter blue. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The barrel has a nickel silver "Rocky Mountain" style front sight blade fitted in the steel block front sight base and a folding leaf, rear sight. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped. The lower barrel band and stock are fitted with sling swivels for a narrow 3/4-inch sling. A staple mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "- MANUFACTURED BY THE-/- WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. - " between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The caliber designation: "45-70" is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL 1886-". The lower tang has the 1884 and 1885 patent dates roll-stamped behind the trigger and the serial number is stamped in script letters behind the rear tang screws. The accompanying factory letter lists this carbine in .45/70 caliber and fitted with a German silver knife blade front sight when it was shipped from the warehouse on December 24, 1896, along with an extra German silver blade sight (not included). The serial number was applied on November 25, 1896.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45/70 Govt.

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Lot 30

Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine in Scarce 25-35 W.C.F.

Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine manufactured c. 1906. The carbine has a 20-inch round barrel and full length magazine. The barrel has a nickel-silver front sight blade with steel block base and special order, "Express" rear sight with three folding leaves marked "50, 1" and "2". A staple mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands, receiver, bolt, trigger and carbine style buttplate have the Winchester blue finish. The loading gate is a fiery niter blue. The hammer and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with varnish finish. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894." between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "- NICKEL STEEL BARREL- /ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" below the rear sight followed by the caliber designation "25-35 W.C.F.". Oval Winchester "W/P" proofmarks a restamped on the top of the barrel and receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEl 1894/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK" in three lines. The serial number is roll-stamped across the underside of the front of the receiver. Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbines chambered for the 25-35 W.C.F. cartridge are scarce.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

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Lot 31

Desirable Documented Winchester Model 1876 .50 Express

Winchester "Centennial Model" 1876 Rifle chambered for the 50-95 W.C.F. Express cartridge with special Express sights and dust cover markings. This rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that lists the original manufacturer's date for this Model 1876 as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: Express, Barrel Type: Round", and "Trigger: Plain". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on November 26, 1889. The rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover guide rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The top of the dust cover is marked: "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50 CAL. 95 GRS." in two lines. The round barrel has a "Winchester Express" front sight with colored bead and a "WINCHESTER EXPRESS" rear sight with three folding leaves and platinum sight lines. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The crescent steel buttplate has a sliding brass trap door. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED -MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. "50-95 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel just in front of the receiver. The upper tang is roll-stamped "{MODEL. 1876.}" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. "50-95" is stamped in script numerals across 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. The barrel, magazine, forearm cap, receiver, dust cover and crescent buttplate have the Winchester blue finish. The loading gate is a fiery niter blue. The hammer and lever are color casehardened. The stock is "Extra Finish" walnut with a slight grain and the forearm is straight grain walnut. The stock and forearm have a semi-gloss varnish finish. Provenance: Gillespie collection.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-95 Winchester Express

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Lot 32

Very Fine Winchester Model 1876 Extra Long Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1881. This rifle has a "transitional" receiver that is a second model receiver with the dust cover secured by a small screw on top; however, it is fitted with a later third model dust cover without the checkered oval with serrated edges. Standard sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and folding leaf rear sight marked "1876." The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped for a sight, and the crescent steel buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor (cleaning rod not included). The stock and forearm are varnished straight grain American walnut. The top of the barrel has the two-line address/patent dates ahead of the rear sight. "CAL 45-60" is roll stamped on the top barrel flat immediately ahead of the receiver. "45-60" is roll stamped in script numerals on the cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang has "MODEL. 1876" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

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Lot 33

Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1887 as a third model. The barrel has German silver blade and elevation adjustable sights and is marked with the two-line address/patent dates marking and "38 W.C.F." The cartridge elevator is marked "38 CAL." The upper tang has the model marking, and the lower tang has the serial number. The highly figured and checkered pistol grip stock has an ebony grip insert and a crescent buttplate with trapdoor (cleaning rod not included). The lower tang is marked "2883 XXX 38," the stock inlet is marked "2883," and the buttplate has an illegible number.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 34

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-90 WCF

Manufactured in 1906. It has dovetailed blade and elevation adjustable sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address and "45-90 W.C.F.," a Winchester factory oval proof marked top of the barrel and receiver, an upper tang marked with the three-line model/trade mark information, a lower tang marked with the two-line patent dates information and the serial number and a solid crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Lot 35

Short Barreled Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1886 Rifle was originally manufactured in 1892 and subsequently returned to the factory for re-barrel and possibly additional work. The rifle has a color casehardened receiver, forearm cap, hammer and lever, with a blued finish on the remaining metal parts. The top of the barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight and "45-90 W.C.F." at the breech. The very short 20 inch barrel is fitted with a bead front and adjustable sporting rear sight with a Marbles folding tang mounted target rear sight, with a half-length magazine tube. The top tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-", and the lower tang is stamped with the 1884 and 1885 patent dates in two lines behind the trigger with the serial number on the end. It is fitted with a beautiful extra fancy pistol grip style stock and forearm, with both with the sides of both the forearm and pistol grip area having a nice fine line checkered pattern. The buttstock has been shortened to 12 5/8 inch and a Winchester marked red-rubber recoil padded added.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Lot 36

Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1888 as a fourth model with the serial number stamped in script on the lower tang and subsequently custom engraved in the 20th century. The receiver features extensive floral scrollwork on a punch dot back ground with the addition of an eagle and the date "1889" on the left side and a buffalo on the right side. The barrel has an upper barrel band with integral front sight blade, two leaf rear sight, two-line address/patent date marking, remarked caliber marking ("44-RF"), saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver and brass buttplate with engraved scrollwork and trapdoor (cleaning rod not included). The bolt has the correct rimfire firing pin, which has two wedge shaped firing pins (one located on each side of the breech pin collar).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Impressive Tom P. Weston Miniature Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 37

Tom P. Weston Miniature Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine

Tom P. Weston is well-known for his incredible miniatures produced in Mexico City in the 1950s and 1960s. Miniature firearms have been around for centuries. It is said that to become a master craftsman in Europe, journeymen had to produced scale miniatures to the satisfaction of their masters in order to earn the title of master themselves. They would take these "masterpieces" with them on sales trips to impress potential clients. Several powerful world leaders are said to have been or currently are collectors of miniature arms including Vladimir Putin. The miniature is a fully functional scale Model 1866 and is designed to fire .22 short ammunition. The barrel a blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight and is marked with the two-line Winchester address and King's improvement patent marking. The action has fine floral scroll engraving with punch dot backgrounds and the Mexican eagle and snake motif on the left. The lower tang has "No. 23" behind the trigger and "TOM P. WESTON/MEXICO D.F." at the end. The left side of the action has a saddle ring and stud. The buttplate has a trap containing a three-piece cleaning rod. An extra mainspring is also included.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Lot 38

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1903.The rifle is fitted with dovetailed Lyman beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/Oct. 14, 1894, patent date information ahead of the rear sight and "25-20 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/Oct. 14, 1894, patent date marking. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the frame. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with steel forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle with Winchester Museum Record

Lot 39

Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle-Museum Records

This is an very fine example of a Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 lever action rifle that was manufactured in 1899. The factory museum record lists as having a fancy checkered walnut stock and forearm with a shotgun type buttplate. It has the standard two line Winchester factory address and patent dates on the left side of the receiver. The barrel has the standard two-line "Nickel Steel Barrel/Especially for Smokeless Powder" markings on the left side of the barrel and "30 U.S." on top at the breech. It is fitted with a pinned silver blade front sight with a two-leaf rear sight and the side of the receiver is fitted with a non-factory Williams target sight. The upper tang has the two-line Winchester Model 1895 marking, and the lower tang has the serial number. It is fitted with a deluxe fancy straight grip walnut stock and forend. Both are factory checkered per the noted Winchester museum record. The forearm is fitted with the factory ebony insert, and the stock has the factory shotgun style steel buttplate.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 ARMY

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Lot 40

Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1896. It is fitted with combination Beach front, elevation adjustable rear and tang peep sights. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "32-40" at the breech. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Lot 41

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1888 as a third model. It has dovetailed blade and elevation adjustable sights, a barrel marked with the two-line address/patent dates information and "32 WCF," a cartridge elevator marked "32 CAL," and a solid crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Attractive Winchester Model 1886 Rifle with Deluxe Checkered Pistol Grip Stock and Forend with Factory Letter

Lot 42

Winchester - 1886 LA Rifle in 45-90 Deluxe Checkered Pistol Grip

This is beautiful example of an extremely high end, professionally restored Winchester Model 1886 rifle in the desirable 45-90 WCF caliber. The level of restoration on this rifle is exceptional, beautiful original looking color casehardening with excellent rust blued type metal finish. It is complemented by the deluxe, fancy walnut pistol grip stock and forend, with both being expertly checkered. Although not marked, the rifle appears to be of a Doug Turnbull level of restoration. It comes with a Cody Firearms Museum letter dated April 2011, listing this rifle as 45/90 caliber, octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip, and Lyman rear and hunting front sight. The letter lists this being shipped November 1891. It has an all blued barrel, magazine, forearm cap, receiver and bolt with case hardened hammer, lever, trigger and crescent buttplate. The loading gate is niter blue. Fitted with a deluxe fancy walnut stock and forend with a hand rubbed varnish finish. The top barrel flat is marked in two-lines: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.", with "45-90"in front of the receiver ring. The two lines 1894 and 1895 patent dates are stamped on the lower tang immediately behind the trigger. Serial number "34576" is stamped on the rear of the tang.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90

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Lot 43

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Full Stock Saddle Ring

Manufactured in 1890. This full stock Winchester Model 1886 Carbine was subsequently professionally restored. The top of the barrel is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE -/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-" in front of the rear sight and "45-90 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886" and the lower tang is marked "PAT. OCT. 14, 1884/JAN. 20, 1885" directly behind the trigger and the serial number at the end. Brass blade front sight, folding ladder carbine rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, saddle ring and stud mounted on the left side of the receiver, blue barrel, with case colored remaining parts and mounted with a full forearm with one barrel band, steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in Desirable "Teddy Roosevelt" .405 WCF Caliber

Lot 44

Winchester Model 95 Takedown Deluxe .405 WCF Rifle

Manufactured in 1926. Standard Winchester markings, Lyman blade front and 4-leaf (one fixed, three folding) rear sights and shortened checkered deluxe straight grip stock which has been fitted with an extended solid recoil pad.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 405 WCF

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Winchester Deluxe Style Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 45

Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1884 as a third model. The modern made replacement barrel has dovetail German silver blade and elevation adjustable sights and is marked with the two-line address/patent dates marking. The barrel lacks a caliber marking, but the cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL." The upper tang has the model marking, and the lower tang has the serial number. Equipped with a single set trigger. The highly figured and checkered pistol grip stock has an ebony grip insert and a crescent buttplate. The lower tang is marked "4563 XX R," the stock inlet is unmarked, and the buttplate is marked "5463."

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 46

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1872 and subsequently converted to 44 centerfire. The serial number followed by the letters "FS" is stamped on the lower tang just behind the trigger. It has standard Winchester barrel markings (weak), blade front sight integral to the barrel band, folding two-leaf rear sight, center fire firing pin, saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver and brass buttplate with trapdoor. The three-piece cleaning rod is included in buttstock compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 CF

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Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Special Order Features and Factory Letter

Lot 47

Engraved Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Rifle

Originally manufactured in 1892 with special order features, this Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 rifle currently features floral non-factory added custom engraved scrollwork on a punch dot background, scalloped borders and a buffalo scene on the receiver. The scrollwork extends to the lever. The accompanying factory letter confirms several special order features such as the round matted barrel in .45-90 caliber, checkered pistol grip stock, half magazine and rifle butt. It was received in the warehouse on August 27, 1892, and shipped the same day. Winchester factory oval proofs which were standardized around 1903 are stamped on the left side of the barrel and top of the receiver at the breech. The rifle is fitted with German silver blade front, elevation adjustable rear and tang peep sights. The barrel and bolt are blue, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened. Mounted on a highly figured and checkered pistol grip stock with an ebony grip insert and hard rubber factory buttplate.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Lot 48

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in .45-90 WCF

Manufactured in 1895. It has dovetailed blade and elevation adjustable sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address and "45-90 WCF," an upper tang marked "MODEL 1886," a lower tang marked with the two-line patent dates information and the serial number and a solid crescent buttplate. The barrel, magazine and bolt are blue, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 49

Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1884 and subsequently custom engraved. The accompanying factory letter lists this as a standard configuration rifle with an octagon barrel in .32 caliber and plain trigger when it was received in the warehouse on September 3, 1884, and shipped on September 5. Fitted with combination Beach front, elevation adjustable rear and tang peep sights. The receiver engraving consists of floral scrollwork along with a game scene inside a circular panel. The barrel has the two-line address/patent dates information and "32 CAL," and the cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL." The straight grip stock has a buttplate with trapdoor (contains a bottle of oil).

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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

Lot 50

Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in .405 WCF

Manufactured in 1922 and chambered for the powerful .405 WCF caliber. It has standard Winchester markings including the factory oval proof on the barrel and receiver, beaded blade and elevation adjustable sights and solid crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 405 WCF

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