Premier Firearms Auction #73

April 13, 2018 to April 15, 2018

This auction has ended.

Premier Firearms Auction #73

April 13, 2018 to April 15, 2018

This auction has ended.

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Lot 1

Very Fine Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1876

The accompanying Cody letter describes this "Model 1876, serial number 42894" as: "Rifle, 40/60 caliber, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger" and "Pull - 14-1/2 in." The rifle was shipped on December 11, 1884. In addition to the special order stock, the rifle is equipped with a factory single set-trigger which is not called-out in the Cody letter. The rifle has the third model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and folding leaf rear sight marked "1876" at the top of the leaf. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The top barrel flat has the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight. "CAL. 40-60" is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper receiver tang has "-MODEL. 1876.-" in fancy letters flanked by foliate devices. "40-60" is stamped in script letters on the cartridge elevator.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-60 WCF

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

Lot 2

Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Rifle, Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1885 as a third model (dust cover guide rail integral to the receiver and dust cover featuring serrated finger grip on the rear) and special order X grade stock and half octagon barrel. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a half octagon barrel in .38 caliber, plain trigger and X stock when received in the warehouse on May 20, 1885, and shipped nearly a year later on April 30, 1886. The barrel has blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights and is marked with the two-line address/patent dates information ahead of the rear sight and "38 CAL" at the breech. The upper tang is factory tapped for sight mounting and is marked "MODEL 1873." The brass cartridge elevator is marked "38 CAL." The lower tang has the serial number. Mounted on highly figured, varnished walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate with trapdoor (cleaning rod not included). The left side of the lower tang is blank, the stock inlet has the assembly number "99X" or "X66," and the back of the buttplate has the number "1." The hammer, lever and buttplate are casehardened, leaving the remaining surfaces blue.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 3

Fine Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

This Winchester Model 1866 rifle was manufactured in 1868. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the first style legend "HENRY'S-PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KING'S-PATENT-MARCH 29.1866." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The rifle has a blue octagon barrel, magazine and loading gate and distinctive brass receiver, forearm cap and crescent buttplate. The hammer and loading lever have a color casehardened finish. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut. The stock and forearm are fitted with factory sling swivels. The second model receiver is flared at the junction with the forearm and has the serial number, "20721", stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger. The barrel has a dovetail mounted sporting style front sight with iron blade and an early Henry style folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch and elevation bar stop screw. The magazine has the early threaded cap. The forearm has the early first pattern cap. The crescent brass buttplate has a hinged trapdoor, and the butt trap contains a four-piece ramrod with brass tip.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44

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Lot 4

Civil War New Haven Arms Co., Henry Lever Action Rifle

Henry lever action rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., in 1863. The rifle has the early pattern brass receiver with alternate rear sight dove-tail and early style brass buttplate with round-profile heel. The rifle has a blued, octagon barrel with integral 15-shot magazine. The straight grain walnut stock has a varnish finish. The barrel has a flat-back, nickel-silver, front sight blade. The original folding leaf rear sight has been removed and a blank is fitted in the dovetail. A second sight dovetail has been added to the barrel approximately four-inches ahead of the receiver and fitted with a sporting style rear sight. The sporting style sight is a period installation but not a factory modification. The left side of the stock has a factory sling swivel and the left side of the barrel has a factory loop for a sling hook. The two-line, New Haven Arms Co., legend is almost completely covered by the rear sight. The serial number, "2902" is stamped on the top of the barrel between the original rear sight dovetail and the receiver. The serial number is stamped on the inside of the buttplate, on the shank of both of the buttplate screws, the left side of the lower receiver tang and in the upper tang inlet of the stock. All of the visible serial numbers match. An "H" factory inspection mark is stamped on the left side of the lower tang behind the serial number. The Henry rifle was the most advanced repeating rifle manufactured during the Civil War. A large percentage of the Henry rifles manufactured between 1862 and 1865 were purchased by Federal soldiers as personal weapons. The Henry rifle was especially popular in Federal regiments from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan. Henry rifles were widely used during the 1864 Atlanta Campaign and on Sherman's March through Georgia.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Scarce Four-Piece Wood Sectional Henry Repeating Rifle Cleaning Rod

Lot 5

Scarce Four-Piece Wood Henry Repeating Rifle Cleaning Rod

Measuring 28 1/2 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 6

Excellent Winchester Model 1873 .22 Rimfire Lever Action Rifle

This is an exceptional original example of a Winchester Model 1873 .22 rimfire rifle that is chambered for .22 Long cartridge. This rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that describes this Model 1873 as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 22 L, Barrel Type: Octagon" and "Trigger: Plain". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on September 1, 1887. The rifle has a blued barrel, magazine, forearm cap and receiver. The hammer, trigger lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The early style magazine tube has the heavy steel ring and separate stop ring. The octagon barrel has a sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and buckhorn rear sight. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. 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 top line of the legend uses serif letters, and the bottom line is stamped in block letters. The caliber "22 LONG" is stamped in block letters on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. "22 CAL/LONG" is stamped in script letters across the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The upper tang is roll-stamped "- MODEL. 1873. - " in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang behind the lever latch. Introduced in 1884, the Winchester Model 1873 was the first Winchester .22 caliber rifle and the first .22 caliber repeating rifle made in the United States.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 long

Historic, Finest Reported Known, Documented U.S. Contract Martially Inspected New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle with History

Lot 7

New Haven Arms Co. Henry Rifle 44 Henry RF

This extraordinary Henry Lever Action Rife was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in November 1863 as part of an 800 rifle order by the Ordnance Department for Henry rifles to arm the 1st District of Columbia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (DC Cavalry). The DC Cavalry was the only unit in the Federal Army armed entirely with Henry rifles. The 800 Henry rifles purchased for issue to the D.C. Cavalry were in the 3000-4000 serial number range and were stamped with the final inspection mark of Ordnance Sub-Inspector Charles G. Chapman (C.G.C.) on the right side of the barrel and right side of the stock. These rifles were also stamped with the "H" New Haven Arms Co. Sub-inspection mark on the right side of the barrel and receiver. Most of the DC Cavalry Henry rifles were not equipped with a sling swivel or loop for sling hook which were extra cost items in 1863. In March 1864, the DC Cavalry was issued 783 of the 800 rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in November 1863. During the winter of 1864-65, the Federal Army raised at least three Veteran Volunteer Infantry (VVI) Regiments. The VVI regiments were recruited from veteran soldiers and were armed with Henry, Spencer and Sharps rifles. The VVI regiments were an elite corps commanded by General Winfield Scott Hancock. As an incentive to enlist, the soldiers in the VVI regiments were allowed to keep their issue Henry, Spencer and Sharps rifles when they mustered out of service. In April-May 1865, the Ordnance Department purchased 627 Henry rifles from the New Haven Arms Co. for issue to the VVI regiments. Most of these rifles were in the 7000-9000 serial number range and lacked the distinctive "C.G.C." inspection marks found on the 800 Henry rifles purchased for the DC Cavalry. Army records indicate that at least 74 DC Cavalry rifles in the 3000-4000 serial range were issued to the 3rd VVI along with late production Henry rifles between serial number 6806 and 9701. The rifles in the DC Cavalry serial number range were either un-issued rifles or rifles turned in by the DC Cavalry. This rifle is accompanied by a Springfield Research Service (SRS) letter that states: "rifle no. 3655 was issued first to PVT. Charles Hamann and then to PVT. Henry Bowie" about May 13, 1865, at Camp Stoneman in the District of Columbia. Private Bowie was discharged at Fort Snelling, Minn., on February 24, 1866. The 3rd VVI served as garrison troops in the Washington defenses until the regiment was mustered out of service at Camp Butler, Ill., on July 20, 1866. Documents with this rifle show that it was sold at auction in 1984 as part of the estate of descendants of Captain Alexander McCallum, 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry (8th PA). Service records and regimental histories included with this rifle indicate that the 8th PA fought in most of the cavalry engagements of the Army of the Potomac between March 1862 and April 1865. Captain McCallum enlisted on September 10, 1861, mustered out of service on September 30, 1864, and died in Richmond, Va., on March 17, 1872. The records and condition of this rifle indicate that it was probably never issued to the DC Cavalry but remained in stores until first issued to Company K, 3rd VVI in May 1865. Captain McCallum probably acquired Henry serial number 3655 after the Civil War, and it remained in the McCallum family until sold at auction in 1984. This rifle has distinctive brass receiver and buttplate with octagon barrel and integral 15-shot magazine. The rifle has the mid-production features which include tapered, flat-back, nickel silver front sight blade and third style folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard notch at the top of the leaf and no slide stop screw. The magazine has the later large diameter follower, and the receiver has the milled flats to accept the larger follower. The second style receiver lacks the rear sight dovetail found on receivers thru about serial number 3100. The buttplate has the early rounded heel and hinged trapdoor. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the first style legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16.60/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN. CT." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. This legend is slightly smaller than the marking used on later Henry rifles and has the final "NEWHAVEN" stamped in block letters while the rest of the legend uses serif letters. The left side of the stock and barrel are not fitted with a sling swivel and hook for a sling loop. The butt-trap contains the four-piece, jointed, hickory cleaning rod furnished with most Civil War production Henry rifles. One cleaning rod section is stamped with the "H" New Haven Arms Co. sub-inspection mark. The hammer has borderless knurling on the spur. The serial number is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. "3655" is also stamped on the lower left side of the tang beneath the stock, in the upper tang inlet of the stock, on the inside of the buttplate and on the shanks of the hand-fitted buttplate screws. The tang screws which had serial numbered shanks on early production rifles are correctly not serial numbered on this rifle. The assembly number "505" is stamped on the magazine tube and loading gate. The right side of the barrel is stamped with the "C.G.C." Ordnance inspection mark in block letters just ahead of the receiver. The Ordnance final inspection mark which consists of the script initials "CGC" with an oval border is stamped on the right side of the stock wrist. "Block "H" New Haven Arms Co. sub-inspection marks are stamped on the right side on the barrel below the Ordnance inspection mark, on the adjacent portion of the receiver and on the left heel of the buttplate. The barrel magazine and bolt have a military blue finish, and the rear sight is niter blue. The hammer, lever and trigger are casehardened. The brass receiver, magazine follower, cartridge elevator and buttplate have a natural finish. The stock is oil-finished, straight grain American walnut. This rifle is accompanied by extensive documentation which includes: (1) SRS letter, (2) copy of a Civil War picture of CAPT McCallum, (3) copies of PVT. Bowie's service records, (4) copies of the "Gun Repot" and "Winchester Reporter" that reference the rifle, (4) family and service history of Capt. McCallum and the 8th PA and (5) details of the 1984 auction in which this rifle and other McCallum artifacts were sold as separate lots. All of the surviving U.S. Contract Henry rifles are very scarce and highly desirable. The 800 U.S. Contract Henry rifles issued to the 1st DC were the only U.S. issued Henry rifles used in combat during the Civil War; the few surviving examples inevitably show the effects or hard use during and after the Civil War.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Lot 8

Winchester 'Double W' Ammunition Display Board

This style of Winchester ammunition advertising boards was first used around 1897 and is very popular with Winchester collectors. This one is an updated version from around World War I given the introduction dates of several of the included cartridges which also have paper tags. The main board measures 31 3/4 by 49 inches on the inside not including the frames. Marked by Forbes Co. of Boston in the lower right corner.

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Attractive Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Lever Action Carbine Formerly of the Harolds Club's World Famous Collection

Lot 9

New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Carbine 41 Volcanic

Manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company circa 1859. The carbine has a blued barrel, brass receiver and crescent buttplate and casehardened lever and hammer. The stock is straight grain, American walnut with a high polish piano finish. The top and sides of the receiver and edges of the buttplate are factory engraved with open scrollwork, simple floral designs and border work. The barrel has a nickel-silver, half-moon front sight blade. The top barrel flat is lightly stamped "NEWHAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB. 14. 1854." The receiver has a dovetail mounted rear sight with elevation wheel and fire blue finish. The hammer has fine knurling on the spur. The serial number "110" is stamped on the lower left side of the tang beneath the stock, on the inside of the buttplate heel and on the shanks of the hand-fitted tang and buttplate screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. The assembly number "10" is stamped bottom of the receiver below the cartridge elevator. As documented in the included Butterfield & Butterfield 1994 auction catalog, this rifle was formerly of the Harolds Club's world famous collection (page 83, lot 3431). The Harolds Club was a Reno, Nevada, casino that opened in 1935 and closed in 1995. By the early 1960s, the Harolds Club possessed a collection of some 3,000 guns in all with about 2,000 displayed in the Roaring Camp Room, the Silver Dollar Bar, and elsewhere throughout the casino. Co-owner Harold Smith Sr. called it "one of the world's greatest gun collections," but in 1993 the collection was sold to Butterfield & Butterfield, and the guns were auctioned off in 1994.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Lot 10

Exceptional Documented Special Order, Winchester Model 1873

Special order Winchester Third Model 1873 Sporting Rifle with Cody Firearm Museum letter and evaluation letter by George Madis. The Cody Museum letter describes this rifle as: "Rifle, 38 Caliber, Round barrel" and "Plain trigger" and states that it was shipped from Winchester on October 5, 1885. The rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The 24-inch round barrel has a special order Beach folding combination front sight and standard sporting style buckhorn rear sight. A special order Winchester folding graduated peep sight with 50 minute leaf is mounted on the receiver tang. The receiver has the stepped top found on .38, .32 and .22 caliber rifles. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trap door and the butt trap contains a four-piece, jointed, steel cleaning rod with brass tip. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1865. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. "38-CAL" is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. "38 CAL." is roll-stamped in script letters and numerals across the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the rear tang screw. The barrel, magazine, forearm cap, dust cover and receiver have a blue finish. The loading gate is a fiery niter blue. The hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate have a subdued casehardened finish. The stock and forearm are nicely grained, "Extra Finish" walnut with a piano finish. The evaluation letter by author and Winchester expert George Madis states that he examined this rifle and found that the blue and casehardened finish were original and unaltered and that the stock and forearm retained "a high degree of original finish". The letter further states that both the Beach front sight and tang sight are original to the rifle and that the combination of round barrel with special order front and tang sights, blue receiver and extra finish stock and forearm are a "comparatively unusual combination". The Madis letter concludes that this rifle is in unusually fine condition".

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 11

Attractive Casehardened Outstanding Winchester Model 1887

This is an exceptional example of a seldom encountered unused early production Winchester lever action repeating shotgun that was manufactured in 1890. With all the success that Winchester was having with their lever action rifle they decided to produce a similar mechanism shotgun to compliment their rifles. Winchester purchased the patent rights for shotgun design from John M. Browning in 1885 and successfully produced this model from 1887 to 1898 selling approximately 65,000. The barrel is unmarked except for the circular "WP" Winchester proof and "12" in front of the receiver. The left side of the receiver has the large intertwined "WRA" script markings in a circle and the lower tang is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO/--NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.--/PAT. FEB. 16. & JULY 20. 1886". Blue barrel and magazine with single bead sight and casehardened receiver and lever. Smooth forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with a steel checkered buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 12

Very Fine Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever

Winchester 1876 "Centennial Model" Sporting Rifle with special order features and Cody Firearms Museum letter. The Cody letter describes "Model 1876, serial number 14361" as: "Rifle, Casehardened, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger, 1/2 magazine" and "Sling & Swivel". The letter further states that this rifle was received in the Winchester warehouse on June 2, 1881. The rifle has the Second Model receiver with screw-fastened dust cover guide and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The full-octagon barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and folding leaf rear sight graduated to "10" and marked "1876" on the top of the leaf below the elevator bar screw. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor and the butt trap contains a four-piece, jointed, steel cleaning rod with brass tip. Sling swivels are mounted on the forearm tip and stock. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The barrel has a blue finish. The dust cover, bolt and loading gate are a fiery niter blue. The magazine tip, forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger, lever, and crescent buttplate are color casehardened with strong case colors. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a low-luster finish. 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. "CAL. 45-60" is stamped on the top barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. "MODEL 1876." is roll-stamped in fancy script on the upper receiver tang. "45-60" is stamped in script numerals across the brass cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and rear tang screw.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60 WCF

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Lot 13

Rare Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

The Cody letter describes this Model 1873 as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 38, Barrel Type: Octagon, Extra Heavy" and "Trigger: Set". The letter further states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on September 6, 1886. The rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The barrel, magazine, forearm cap, receiver and dust cover have the Winchester charcoal blue finish. The loading gate is niter blue. The hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle has a rare extra heavy, full octagon barrel fitted with a Beach combination front sight and a spirit level in the rear sight dovetail. The top barrel flat 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 dovetail and "38 W.C.F." behind it. A rare Model 1873 folding peep sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The receiver is fitted with a factory single set-trigger. The crescent steel buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. "38 CAL" is roll-stamped in script across the brass cartridge elevator. "MODEL 1873" is roll-stamped on the upper tang in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang behind the lever latch. Model 1873 rifles with extra heavy barrels are extremely rare.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-40 WCF

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Lot 14

Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine in .44 RF

This is a very nice example of a late production Winchester Model 1866 Fourth Model saddle ring carbine manufactured in 1889. The included factory letter states this carbine was received in the warehouse December 18, 1888, and shipped on November 29, 1889, in order number 6254. There were only 300 rifles and carbines actually manufactured that year. The 20 inch round barrel has two barrel bands, a block iron front sight, and folding leaf rear sight. The left side of the receiver has a staple-mounted saddle ring. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER-REPEATING-ARMS NEW HAVEN CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866.OCTOBER 16. 1860" between the barrel band and the rear sight. The top of the rear section of the barrel is marked "44 RF". The serial number is located on the lower receiver tang behind the loading lever latch. Blue barrel and magazine tube and casehardened hammer and lever. It is fitted with a standard walnut buttstock with a steel buttplate, usually found on later production Model 1866 rifles and carbines along with a standard forearm.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 15

Documented Historic Factory Presentation Inscribed and Engraved

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

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

Lot 16

Exceptional Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring

Manufactured in 1910. Pinned blade front sight, sporting leaf rear sight, full length magazine tube and saddle ring staple and ring on the left side of receiver (with leather strap). The left side of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/1884 patent date ahead of the rear sight, "NICKEL STEEL" next to the rear sight and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. Winchester oval proof on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is stamped with the three-line model designation/trademark. Mounted on a plain forearm and straight grip stock with carbine buttplate and compartment containing a four-piece cleaning rod.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 17

Exceptional Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action 44-40 Rifle

This Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1884. This rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The 24 inch round barrel has a standard, sporting style, front sight with nickel-silver blade and buckhorn, sporting style, rear sight with serrated edges. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trap door. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped 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. "44 CAL." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel just in front of the receiver and "44 CAL." is roll-stamped in script letters across the bottom of the cartridge elevator. "-MODEL. 1873.-" is roll-stamped on the upper receiver tang in fancy letters flanked by foliate devices. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the rear tang screw. The rifle has the blue finish on the barrel, magazine, forearm cap, receiver and dust cover. The loading gate has a fire blue finish. The hammer, trigger, lever, and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a semi-gloss piano finish.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Lot 18

Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Sporting Rifle

The Cody letter describes this Model 1886 as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 40/65, Barrel Type: Octagon, Trigger: Plain" and "1/2 Magazine". It further states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on August 26, 1889. The rifle has a blued barrel, bolt, loading gate and trigger and color casehardened magazine tip, forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The full octagon barrel has a sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and sporting style buckhorn rear sight with screw-adjustable center-piece. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. 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: "40-65 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. "-MODEL 1886.-" is roll-stamped on the upper receiver tang. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are roll-stamped in two lines on the lower tang behind the trigger. The serial number is roll-stamped in script numerals on the lower tang in front of the tang screw. The combination of special order full octagon barrel and 1/2 magazine is rare on Model 1886 rifles.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-65 WCF

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Lot 19

Desirable Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Model 1866 Lever Action rifle manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1869. The rifle has the distinctive brass receiver, forearm cap and buttplate and a blue 24 inch full octagon barrel and full-length magazine. The hammer and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American black walnut. The rifle has factory special order sling swivels on the forearm cap and stock. The barrel has a large special order nickel-silver knife blade front sight blade and early Henry style folding leaf rear sight. The rear sight leaf has a rounded top with 900 yard center notch and an elevator bar stop screw. The upper tang has a single screw and is not drilled and tapped for a tang sight. The buttplate has a hinged trapdoor. The Third Model receiver has the serial number stamped in block numerals on the lower tang behind the trigger. A small "B" Winchester inspection mark is stamped on the lower tang behind the serial number. 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 Model 1866 was the first gun manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. after its charter was granted by the State of Connecticut in May 1866. The Model 1866 established the association between the Winchester lever-action rifle and the American frontier. Equally desired by frontiersmen and Native Americans, the "Yellow Boy", more than any other firearm, deserves the title "The Gun That Won the West".

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 20

Scarce Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action

The factory letter indicates it was received and shipped on September 18, 1886, in .40-60 with a part octagon barrel, plain trigger, half magazine, and casehardened finish. The half-round/half-octagon barrel, half-magazine, and casehardened receiver are special order features. The barrel and magazine are blued, and the other components have a casehardened finish. The walnut stock has a crescent steel buttplate. The barrel is fitted with a Rocky Mountain style front sight with German silver blade and a Winchester sporting style rear sight. The rifle has the third model receiver with integral dust cover rib and is fitted with a late pattern dust cover with serrated edges. The top of the barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KINGS"-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29, 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. "CAL 40-60" is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. "40-60" is marked on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1876" with a foliate design on either side of the marking. The serial number is located on the lower receiver tang behind the loading lever latch.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40/60

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Lot 21

50 Round Box of Winchester .44 Flat Rimfire Ammunition

It is a two piece box with a green upper label and orange end labels.

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Lot 22

Documented, Special Order, Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever

The Cody letter describes this rifle as: "Rifle, casehardened, 32 caliber, Barrel Length: 26 inches, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger," and "Checkered stock with pistol grip". The letter further states that this rifle was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on November 29, 1892. This rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The receiver has the step on the front found on .38, .32. and .22 caliber Model 1873 rifles after serial number 125,000. The full length magazine has the late screw fastened cap. The special order 26-inch, full octagon barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel silver blade and buckhorn sporting style rear sight with serrated rear edges and screw-adjustable center piece. A Lyman folding combination rear sight with short coarse knurled stem is mounted on the receiver tang. 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 top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the caliber designation: "32 W.C.F." between the rear sight and the receiver edge. "32 CAL" is stamped in script across the brass cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped in small script numerals across the lower tang between the lever latch and rear tang screw. The barrel, magazine and barrel band have a blue finish, and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and solid crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The loading gate has a niter blue finish. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grade American walnut with a piano finish and Winchester "Style H" checkering. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 23

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

The Model 1895 series was designed by John Browning and was the first box magazine Winchester rifle. This carbine was manufactured in 1921. It has a pinned blade front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to "32" on the ladder and "14" on the base, saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver, sling swivels and carbine buttplate with trapdoor (bore pull through included). The top of the receiver is stamped with the Winchester oval "W/P" proofmark above the caliber designation "30/ARMY". The left side of the receiver is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking ending in the August 6, 1907 patent date, and the upper tang is stamped with the three-line model/trademark information. The serial number and letter "B" are stamped across the lower tang behind the trigger. Mounted on a straight grain American walnut finger groove forearm, hand guard and straight grip stock.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 ARMY

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Elaborate Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine with Case

Lot 24

Winchester 1894-Rifle Carbine 38-55 WCF

Manufactured in 1905 and subsequently masterfully custom embellished. The receiver has complete coverage of floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background and fancy gold inlaid bordering. The left side also has an extraordinary gold inlaid raised relief engraved bear in a wooded mountain scene with a gold inlaid border, and the right side has a gold inlaid relief engraved moose in a wooded scene with a gold inlaid wire border. The bolt and lever also have full coverage of floral scroll and punch dot engraving. The muzzle end of the barrel has two gold inlaid bands around it and a 2 inch wedge of the same engraving on each side flat. There is a 3 1/4 inch wedge of the same engraving pattern on the upper flat at the rear sight and two gold inlaid wire bands 1 1/4 inches ahead of the receiver. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/patent date ahead of the rear sight and "38-55" at the breech. The Winchester oval proof is marked on the top barrel flat and top of the receiver at the breech. Dovetailed blade front and adjustable rear buckhorn sights, all blue finish and mounted with a deluxe nicely figured smooth walnut forearm with a metal forend cap engraved and gold inlaid in the same manner as the receiver, and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Comes with a tiger skin pattern padded hardcase with brass fittings.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 WCF

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Writer and African Safari Enthusiast Robert Ruark's Presentation Engraved and Inscribed Marlin Model 336A Lever Action Rifle

Lot 25

Robert Ruark Presentation Marlin Model 336A Rifle to RWL Austin

Offered here is an engraved Marlin Model 336A rifle presented by American author and African big game hunter Robert Ruark to Australian diplomat Richard W.L. Austin. Robert Ruark (1915-1965) may no longer be a household name, but in the years after World War II, he was one of the most prolific and most popular American writers. Writing both fiction and non-fiction, Ruark gained noted success, and today many critics consider his writings to be some of the best "lost works" of the American post-war period. His monthly "Old Man and the Boy" stories featured in "Field and Stream" were complied into two best selling books: "The Old Man and the Boy" and "The Man's Boy Grows Older." A six week safari in Tanganyika (now Tanzania) fulfilled a boyhood dream and resulted in the book "Horn of the Hunter," a retelling of his African adventure. This was the first of many trips to Africa Ruark took from 1951 until his death in 1965. While in Africa in 1952, Ruark found himself in the middle of the Mau-Mau Uprising, a rebellion orchestrated by local ethic groups fought against the white European settlers and the British Army in Kenya. He wrote some of the best articles about the crisis. The rebellion was also the inspiration behind Ruark's novel "Something of Value," which was turned into a 1957 MGM movie of the same name staring Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter, and Sidney Poitier. He released through RKO a one hour documentary entitled "Africa Adventure" that featured Ruark alongside noted professional hunters Harry Selby and John Sutton hunting Africa's most dangerous game. As to the story behind this gun, we turn to Ruark's personal secretary, Alan Ritchie. On page 205 of his book "Ruark Remembered," Ritchie claimed that Ruark "was always giving [guns] away or lending them to white hunters or friends" and references "a Marlin .30-30 left in Japan" no later than 1962. Richard W.L. Austin (1919-2000), the recipient of this gun, has been identified as a career Australian diplomat fluent in several Asian languages, the author of "The Narrow Road to a Far Country: Intimations of Things Japanese," a traditional Japanese and Australian art collector and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Queensland Art Gallery from 1987 to 1995. Although the relationship between Ruark and Austin remains unknown at the time of this writing, Austin's strong connections with Asian culture makes it highly plausible that this is the Marlin Ritchie references as being "left in Japan." The rifle was manufactured in 1952. The presentation inscription is on the left side of the receiver: "To: R.W.L.A." over the large signature "Robert Ruark." An extensive floral scroll motif on a stippled background is engraved on the receiver, rear barrel section and lever. The nicely figure forearm and pistol grip stock feature multi-point checkering, sling swivels and serrated plastic buttplate. Consignor research and the book "Ruark Remembered" by Alan Ritchie are included.

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Caliber / Gauge: 30-30

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Spectacular Cased Master Engraved and Inlaid 1999 American Custom Gunmakers Guild Three Gun Gentleman's Sporting Set -A) Parker "A1 Special" Style Double Barrel Shotgun in 20 Gauge

Lot Contains 3 Items

Lot 26

Cased 1999 American Custom Gunmakers Guild Three Gun Set

Offered here is a spectacular three gun gentleman's sporting set commissioned by the American Custom Gunmakers Guild (ACGG). The set was originally raffled off at the combined ACGG and Firearms Engravers Guild of America exhibition held on January 24, 1999, at the Silver Legacy Hotel in Reno. The winning raffle ticket was drawn by Desert Storm Commander General Norman Schwarzkopf (see the included Feb. Mar./Apr. 1999 of Gunmaker). The craftspeople commissioned to create this beautiful sportsmen set were Doug Turnbull (metal preparation, restoration and coloring), Toby Leeds (stockmaker), Steve Moeller (metal preparation), James Blair (engraving for Winchester Model 92 and Colt SAA), Rachel Wells (engraving for Parker) and Marvin Huey (casemaker). The set was documented in the August 1999 issue of Guns Magazine (issue included). The expired Double Turnbull FFL originally used to transfer this set is also included. The oak and leather presentation case holds all three guns (Parker "A1 Special" style shotgun, Winchester Model 92 rifle and Colt Single Action Army Revolver) and accessories (chamber brush, oiler, pair of snap caps, brass container, and two screwdrivers). The interior of the case has a ACGG paper label listing the already mentioned craftspeople commissioned to create the set. With the case is a canvas and leather cover. Huey ensured that the case was a manageable size by fitting the two long guns in their takedown configuration. Let's first examine the Parker. Turnbull masterfully modified an original production VHE #0 frame to turn it into an A-1 Special grade, including duplicating Whitworth barrels. Leeds stocked the gun with high grade English walnut using A-1 Special checkering patterns and raised the comb height to be more in line with today's standards. Wells full coverage engraving took 116 hours to complete. She signed her work near the triggers. Other finishes are as noted. The solid matte rib has a single bead sight and the Parker address followed by "WHITWORTH STEEL." The matching numbered barrels have scrollwork at the breech, ejectors and engraved and gold inlaid bands at the muzzles. The receiver has full coverage floral scroll engraving accented with floral blossoms with gold inlaid centers and "PARKER BROS" in flush gold on the underside. The trigger guard is signed "Firearms Engravers & Gunmakers Exhibition." The water table is marked with the 1910 patent date, "A1S," VH," the serial number and "V". The scrollwork extends to the forearm hardware, which has been renumbered to the gun. The double triggers are plated in gold. The action has a manual tang safety and "SAFE" in gold. The highly figured wood features fine fleur-de-lis checkering, Parker grip cap and checkered bare butt with engraved skeletonized buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements: full/improved modified chokes, 2 1/2 inch chambers and length of pull 14 1/2 inches.

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Antique

Modern

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40, 20, 44 WCF

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Early Production Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 50 Express Caliber

Lot 27

Winchester 1876 Rifle 50 express

Second Model manufactured in 1878. The top of the barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/King's Improvement patent dates ahead of the crudely modified rear sight and "50 CAL. EXPRESS " at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876", the top of the dust cover is marked ""WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50 CAL. 95 GRS.", the bottom of the cartridge elevator is marked "50 - 95," and the serial number is marked on the lower tang.(No factory letter available to verify). The barrel and full length magazine tube were blue, and the remaining parts casehardened. It has a dovetailed blade front sight, two leaf rear sporting sight, and is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with metal endcap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 express

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Lot 28

Very Fine Early Production Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action

This desirable early production Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle was manufactured in 1893. The included factory letter confirms the rifle configuration, caliber, octagon barrel and plain trigger. The rifle was received in the warehouse on March 22, 1893, and shipped on August 29, 1893, in order number 23543. The rifle is fitted with a blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and full length magazine. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line address marking ahead of the rear sight, and the caliber marking "32 W.C.F." is stamped at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/PAT. OCT. 14. 1884." The serial number is located on the underside of the frame. Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm with steel forend cap and straight grip stock fitted with a crescent buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 29

Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1908. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two line address ahead of the rear sight, and the nickels steel, smokeless powder marking is on the left side of the barrel at the rear sight followed by "33 W.C.F." at the breech. The Winchester oval proof is marked on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The two patent dates and serial number are marked on the lower tang. Ramped Lyman beaded blade front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. Primarily blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a flat checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Special Order Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in Scarce .25-35 WCF Caliber with Double Set Triggers

Lot 30

Special Order Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring 25-35 WCF Carbine

Manufactured in 1923, this carbine is chambered for the scarce .25-35 WCF caliber and is fitted with special order double set triggers. Pinned blade and folding ladder rear sights are on a barrel stamped with the two-line address/patent marking followed by the two-line nickel steel marking and ".25-34 W.C.F." on the left side. The Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the barrel and receiver. The upper tang has the three-line model/trademark information. A saddle ring is mounted on the left side of the receiver.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

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London Retailer Marked Winchester Model 1895 Flat Side Lever Action Rifle

Lot 31

London Retailer Marked Winchester Model 1895 Flat Side Rifle

Manufactured in 1896, the second year of production. This is 1 of the only 5,000 manufactured with the flat-sided receiver. This solid frame rifle is fitted with a pinned beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and tang peep sight. The barrel is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight, "30 U.S." at the breech and British proof on the left side at the breech. Additional "Crown/V" proofs are stamped on the receiver and bolt. The left side of the receiver has a London retailer marking: "CHARLES HELLIS/119. EDGWARE ROAD HYDE PARK/LONDON W." The two-line patent dates marking is located behind the trigger. Mounted on a smooth straight grip stock with eyelets holding a leather sling, ebony forend insert and smooth steel shotgun buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 U.S.

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Lot 32

Pre-World War II Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Saddle Ring

Manufactured in 1924. Chambered for the scarce .25-35 WCF caliber, this carbine features a pinned blade front sight, ladder rear sight graduated to 200 yards, smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock, saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver and carbine buttplate. The barrel has the Winchester legend on the left side and the address on the right side. The Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three line model/trademark information.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 33

Winchester 1886 Rifle 40-65 WCF

Manufactured in 1890, this rifle features a special order single set trigger. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address ahead of the rear sight and "40-65 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-" and the serial number is on the lower tang. Chambered for the .40-65 W.C.F. cartridge, the rifle has a 26 inch octagon barrel with a German silver blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The barrel and full length magazine were blue. The receiver, lever, hammer and buttplate were casehardened. The forearm and stock are varnished walnut with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-65 WCF

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Winchester Second Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 34

Winchester 1873 Rifle 44-40 WCF

This is a solid representative example of a Winchester Second Model 1873 that was manufactured in 1879 with the receiver dust cover rail secured by two screws and dust cover with oval checkered thumb print. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/King's Improvement patent dates, the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873", and the serial number is on the lower tang. The barrel and cartridge elevator are correctly not stamped with a caliber designation as early production Model 1873 rifles and carbines were only chambered for the .44 W.C.F. cartridge. German silver blade front and adjustable buckhorn sporting rear sights. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with metal forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Lot 35

Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Carbine

Manufactured in 1910 with several special features like a three quarter magazine and shotgun buttplate. The receiver lacks provisions for a saddle ring. The barrel is fitted with pinned blade front and three-leaf rear sights and is marked with the two-line address/patent dates and "38-55" on the left side. A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the barrel and frame. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information. Mounted on a smooth straight grip stock fitted with a factory hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Special length magazines on carbines are even rarer than those found on rifles.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Winchester Model 1901 Lever Action Shotgun

Lot 36

Winchester 1901 Shotgun 10

Manufactured in 1906. Single bead sight, full choke, 3 inch chamber, standard Winchester markings including the factory proof on the barrel and receiver, two-piece forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 7/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/8 inches; length of pull 13 inches.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 10

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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 37

Winchester 1894 Rifle 30 WCF

Manufactured in 1907. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/1894 patent date. The two-line nickel steel/smokeless powder marking is on the upper left rear flat followed by "30 W.C.F.", and the Winchester oval proof is marked on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line Model 1894, maker, trademark marking. The serial number is on the underside of the receiver. Dovetailed blade front sight and adjustable rear sporting sight. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, buttplate and lever and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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

Lot 38

Winchester 1873 Rifle 22 short

Third Model manufactured in 1886. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with two-line address/King's Improvement marking and "22 CAL" at the breech. The serial number is on the lower tang, and the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "22 CAL/SHORT". Dovetailed German silver blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sporting sight. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever, forend cap and buttplate and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Winchester manufactured approximately 19,552 Model 1873s in .22 short and .22 long between 1884 and 1904.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Lot 39

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1907. Dovetailed blade front, elevation adjustable rear and tang peep sights, standard Winchester markings including the factory oval proof on the barrel and receiver and smooth straight grip stock.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in Desirable .30-06 Caliber

Lot 40

Winchester 1895-Carbine Carbine 30-06

Manufactured in 1921. The top of the receiver is stamped with the Winchester oval "W/P" proofmark above the caliber designation "30/GOV./.06". The left side of the receiver is marked with the two line address/patent dates. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1895/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF & FGN." The serial number and "B" are stamped across the lower tang behind the trigger. Features the military style forearm with grasping grooves, military type handguard and folding leaf rear sight graduated to "18" on the ladder and up to "10" on the base side and fitted with a reblue replacement Lyman receiver mounted peep sight . A stud mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. Blue finish and mounted with a special order walnut straight grip shotgun buttstock with a checkered steel shotgun buttplate. With leather sling.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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Winchester Model 86 Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 41

Winchester Model 86 Lightweight Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1920. The 22 inch barrel has beaded blade and elevation adjustable sights and is marked with the two-line address/patent dates followed by the two-line nickel steel marking and "33 W.C.F" on the left side. A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the barrel and receiver. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information, and the lower tang has the serial number. The takedown release has the 1893 patent date marking. Eyelets are mounted on the underside of the buttstock and forend cap and hold a leather sling. Mounted on a smooth straight grip stock fitted with a factory hard rubber shotgun buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Lot 42

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1905. Pinned brass blade front and three leaf rear sights, saddle ring and stud on the left side of the receiver. The barrel is marked with the two line address/patent date ahead of the rear sight followed by the Winchester oval proof, nickel steel and smokeless powder marking below the rear sight and "30 W.C.F." at the breech. The Winchester factory proof is marked on top of the receiver at the breech. Three line upper tang marking and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth gumwood forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Fine Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 43

Winchester 1894 Rifle 32-40

Manufactured in 1906. Standard markings with "32-40" on top of the barrel at the breech. The serial number is on the front underside of the receiver. Dovetailed German silver blade front and adjustable buck horn rear sights, special order half length magazine tube, blue finish, casehardened hammer, lever, forend cap and buttplate; and is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Lot 44

Documented Scarce Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever

The accompanying factory letter states the serial number for this special order Model 1894 carbine was applied on May 20, 1899, and lists the carbine with a plain trigger, .32-40 caliber chambering, pistol grip stock, Lyman front, leaf and rear sights, and hard rubber shotgun buttplate when it was received in the warehouse on June 24, 1899, and shipped on the same day. The top of the barrel has the two-line address marking ahead of the folding ladder rear sight and "32-40" at the breech. A saddle ring is mounted to the left side of the receiver. The pistol grip stock has a hard rubber factory grip cap. The pistol grip stock and shotgun buttplate are very desirable special order features.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Engraved Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-90 Rifle

Lot 45

Engraved Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1888 and subsequently engraved. The sides of the receiver feature a scallop-like border pattern and scrollwork on a punch dot background. The left side of the receiver has a panel scene engraving. The barrel has the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "45-90 W.C.F." at the breech and is fitted with dovetail blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886." The lower tang has the serial number and the two-line patent dates marking. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

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Documented First Year Production Two Digit Serialized Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun with Factory Letter

Lot 46

Two Digit Serialized Winchester Model 1887 Shotgun, Letter

Manufactured in 1887, the first year of production. The accompanying factory letter lists this shotgun with a 30 inch barrel in 12 gauge and plain trigger when it was received in warehouse on May 10, 1887, and shipped the same day. The left side of the barrel has an oval "WP" stamp, the left side of the action has the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. monogram, and the lower tang has the four-line address/patent dates marking. The smooth pistol grip stock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate. Length of pull is 12 3/4 inches. The Winchester 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.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 47

Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1898 with special order half octagon barrel. Blade front (replacement) and elevation adjustable rear sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address and "30 WCF" on the top flat and the two-line nickel steel marking on the upper left flat. The upper tang has the two-line model/patent dates marking. The smooth straight grip stock has a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 48

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1919 and later factory rebarreled to 25-35 WCF caliber. Redfield beaded blade front sight with elevation adjustable rear sight. Winchester proof on the barrel and receiver at the breech along with the factory rebarreled proof on the barrel. Barrel has the Model 94 legend above the number "2" on the left side with the upper tang having the three line Model 1894/trade mark information. Button magazine and smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

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Lot 49

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1903. Blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights, standard Winchester markings and added circular repair inlays on the sides of the stock wrist. Matted top front receiver ring (chamber).

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 35 WCF

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Documented Factory Engraved Savage Leader Grade Model 1899 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 50

Savage Arms Corporation - 1899

The included factory letter from Stevens, Savage, and Fox historian Roe S. Clark confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel profile, (B) engraving, (B) checkered pistol-grip stock and January 28, 1905 date of shipment to Shoverling, Daly & Gales of New York. Features a German silver beaded blade front and Marbles filler block in the rear sight dovetail, and standard barrel markings. The receiver has factory "B" grade engraving with game scene vignettes of a doe on the right and a buck on the left surrounded by fine American scroll. The upper receiver tang is fitted with a Lyman adjustable rear peep sight. Full blue finish with polished bolt and casehardened lever. Fancy American walnut Schnabel forearm and pistol grip buttstock with factory "B" carved checkering and casehardened crescent buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 30-30 Win

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