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/Premier Firearms Auction #77

Premier Firearms Auction #77

September 06, 2019 to September 08, 2019

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/Premier Firearms Auction #77

Premier Firearms Auction #77

September 06, 2019 to September 08, 2019

This auction has ended.

Auction Time Summary

Preview DayThursday, Sep 5th10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SESSION IFriday, Sep 6th9 AMLots 1 through 905

SESSION IISaturday, Sep 7th9 AMLots 1000 through 1954

SESSION IIISunday, Sep 8th9 AMLots 3000 through 3959

To Be Sold At Auction

Preview Day Thursday September 5th
Open at 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SESSION I - Friday, September 6th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 1 and 905
SESSION II - Saturday, September 7th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 1000 and 1954
SESSION III - Sunday, September 8th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 3000 and 3959

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Marlin Model 94 Lever Action Rifle with Scarce Extra Long Barrel

Lot 1

Marlin 1894 Rifle

Later production rifle with German silver blade and elevation adjustable sights, barrel legend ending with the 1893 patent date, "Marlin/MODEL 94" marked on upper tang, upper tang and top of receiver factory drilled and tapped for sight mounting and smooth straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-40

Price Realized:

Lot 2

Bullard Repeating Arms Co. Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

This rifle was manufactured around 1886-1891 and is one of only approximately 500 six-screw small frame action repeaters (sn. 1500-2000) and is made even rarer by its unusually long barrel and special sights. It has a beaded blade front sight (bead absent), a tang mounted peep sight, the serial number between the peep and hammer, "Cal. 38" on top of the receiver ring, "Model 1886" on the right side of the frame, "BULLARD REPEATING ARMS COMPANY/SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A." on the left side of the frame, a smooth forearm, and semi-pistol grip buttstock with nice figure and curved hard rubber buttplate embossed with the factory turkey logo.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-45

Price Realized:

Scarce Burgess Gun Co. Damascus Slide Action Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Lot 3

Burgess Damascus Slide Action Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Manufactured from 1892 to 1899 before the company and all the patents were purchased by the Winchester Firearms Company. Single bead sight, 2 3/4 inch chamber, choked improved modified. Full length solid rib with the one-line patent marking, "BURGESS GUN CO./BUFFALO, N.Y. U.S.A." on top of the bolt, and a checkered hard rubber and blue steel sliding grip. With a checkered forearm and hard rubber Burgess Gun Co. dog's head buttplate. Includes extra matching numbered 12 gauge 28 inch solid rib barrel with 2 3/4 inch chamber and cylinder choke. Length of pull is 14 inches.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

Price Realized:

Exceptional Factory Engraved Marlin Deluxe Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in Scarce .22 Rimfire

Lot 4

Factory Engraved Marlin Deluxe Model 1892 Rifle

This high condition factory engraved Marlin deluxe Model 1892 rifle in scarce .22 rimfire was manufactured in 1896. The receiver features fine Ulrich style engraved scrollwork on a punch dot background and scroll borders. The left side of the receiver has a circle panel scene depicting a squirrel in a tree. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Marlin legend ending with the March 1, 1892 patent date. The upper tang is stamped "MODEL/1892." The serial number is stamped on the underside of the frame. The top of the receiver is stamped "MARLIN SAFETY" flanked by floral designs. It is fitted with a combination Beach front sight and a dovetail notch rear sight. Mounted on a select grade walnut forearm and pistol grip stock featuring multi-point checkering. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

Price Realized:

Lot 5

Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle

This was Marlins first lever action rifle with a total production of about 20,000 from 1881 to 1892. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two-line address/patent and reissue dates, and "45 Govt" at the breech. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. The 32" inch heavy barrel is equipped with a German silver blade front and adjustable rear buckhorn sights. The top rear of the bolt and upper tang are drilled and taped for sight mounting. Finished blue with casehardened lever and hammer, 3/4 magazine tube and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with an iron end cap and crescent buttplate. The accompanying Marlin letter indicates that this Model 1881 was completed at the Marlin factory in New Haven, Conn. On July 7, 1890, caliber .45-70 and 32 inch octagon barrel.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70 Government

Lot 6

Marlin Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

The barrel has the legend ending with the 1893 patent date, "25-20 M" caliber marking and combination Beach and elevation adjustable sights. The top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped for sight mounting, and the upper tang has a folding peep sight. A crescent buttplate is fitted on the smooth straight grip stock.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 M

Price Realized:

Factory Engraved Marlin Deluxe Model 1891 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 7

Engraved Antique Deluxe Marlin Model 1891 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1891. The receiver features highly attractive English style floral scrollwork along with scroll borders and a circular bordered stag scene on the left side. It is similar to examples documented in Brophy's "Marlin Firearms" which are listed as factory engraved. Scrollwork flanks the "MARLIN SAFETY" receiver marking at the top and bottom. The special order part octagon barrel has blade front and fixed notch rear sights, and the legend ending with the 1890 patent date. The correctly unmarked upper tang is mounted with a peep sight. The highly figured forearm and pistol grip stock feature multi-point checkering and a Marlin hard rubber buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF

Price Realized:

Lot 8

Fine Marlin Model 1881 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-70

Manufactured in 1887. The barrel has the third style legend which ends with "REISSUE NOV. 9. 1880", dovetail blade front, and elevation adjustable rear sights. Mounted on a finely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

Price Realized:

Lot 9

Scarce First Type Marlin Model 1891 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1891 with non-standard "22 WRF" on top of the barrel. Dovetail blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights. Scarce casehardened frame and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 WRF

Price Realized:

Rare Factory Panel Scene Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 Low Wall Rifle

Lot 10

Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 Low Wall Rifle

Manufactured in 1889. The receiver features a fine factory scroll and border engraving along with an engraved game panel scene depicting a stag on the left side. Dovetail blade front sight (bead absent) and elevation adjustable rear sight on a part octagon no. 1 barrel stamped with the two-line address and "32 W.C.F." on the top flat. The lower tang has the serial number engraved inside a scroll banner and the one-line patent date. The nicely figured, fancy grain walnut forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered. The pistol grip has an ebony insert, the forearm has an ebony insert at the tip, and the stock is fitted with a checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. Factory engraved Model 1885s are seldom encountered.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

Price Realized:

Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1885 Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 11

Special Order Winchester Model 1885 Rifle with Factory Letter

This is at attractive example of a very early "second year" production Model 1885 plain rifle that was returned to the Winchester factory in 1906 and factory refurbished/modified into this configuration. The Winchester factory letter is dated October 1981 and verifies that this rifle was originally manufactured in March 1886 as a standard rifle in .32-40 with a #3 28 inch 1/2 octagon barrel, checkered stock with pistol grip and Swiss buttplate. It was subsequently returned to the factory in October 1906 and altered to a rifle configuration with the following: 32-40 caliber, 30 inch 1/2 octagon barrel no rear sear, checkered stock, pistol grip, Swiss cheek and buttplate, mid-range and wind gauge sights, and no level. It was also returned to the factory for repair and returned in November 1906. It has a standard rebated receiver with the noted #3 barrel marked on top, "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 7. 1879.", with "32-40"just ahead of the receiver. As noted, it is fitted with a hand checkered fancy walnut pistol grip stock and forend with the forend having the ebony tip insert with the hard rubber Winchester grip cap. It has a blued metal finish, including the receiver, and a color casehardened breech block, hammer and loading lever. A unique example of a special order Winchester Model 1885 with factory documentation.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

Price Realized:

Outstanding and Well Documented Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 Special Order High Wall Schuetzen Rifle with a Factory Mounted Winchester A5 Scope

Lot 12

Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 Special Order Schuetzen Rifle

This is a beautiful example of a late production Winchester Model 1885 special order Schuetzen target rifle manufactured circa 1910-15. This Schuetzen rifle is in outstanding condition with excellent Winchester high polish blued finish overall, casehardened breech block and extra fancy wood components. This example has several very scarce and desirable special order features. First off it has a coil spring, takedown action which is very rare for a high wall, as most were the earlier flat spring, fixed barrel actions. Then it has a #3 marked, full octagon barrel with no sight slots and instead is mounted with a factory installed Winchester A5 scope with the target type adjustable rear mount. It has the late 3rd model Winchester (Laudensack) pattern, walnut pistol grip stock that is fitted with the factory correct, late, Laudensack pattern, blued two prong Schuetzen buttplate. It also has the one-piece, Winchester "C" or scroll pattern loading lever, and the forend is fitted with the later "B" style (door knob) pattern palm rest. The barrel is correctly marked on the left barrel flat with the two-line Winchester factory and caliber markings that read: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCT.7.79.MAY.28.07." followed by "32-40" at the breech end with the Winchester oval proof roll marked on the top barrel flat directly ahead of the rear scope base and on the top of the receiver. Since it’s a factory Schuetzen rifle, it is correctly fitted with the Schuetzen double set triggers (DSTs). The buttstock, forend and palm rest were all manufactured from extra fancy figured walnut with the stock and forend also factory checkered. The pistol grip is fitted with the Winchester hard rubber grip cap, and the forend tip has the small, ubiquitous, ebony insert. As noted it is fitted with the Winchester A5 telescopic sight that has the two-line Winchester factory legend.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

Price Realized:

Exceptional Historic Identified 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry Issued, Martially Inspected New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle with Rare Sling

Lot 13

3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry New Haven Arms Co. Henry

This Henry lever action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company c. April 1865 and issued to Corporal Isaac Marshall, Company I, 3rd Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3rd VVI). This rifle is accompanied by a letter from the Springfield Research Service, copies of Corporal Marshall's Civil War service records and a history of the 3rd VVI. The three VVI regiments were organized late in the Civil War to act as elite units composed of veteran soldiers. The VVI regiments were armed with Henry, Sharps and Spencer rifles. As an enlistment bonus, VVI soldiers were authorized to keep their individual weapons when they were discharged from service. The Civil War ended before the VVI regiments saw any action. The records provided with this rifle indicate that Corporal Marshall was mustered out of Federal service on July 20, 1866 at Camp Butler, Illinois. The Ordnance Department purchased 627 Henry rifles in April and May 1865. These rifles, along with a few of the approximately 1100 Henry rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in 1863-64 to arm the 1st D.C. Cavalry regiment, were issued to the 3rd VVI and are listed by serial number in the regimental records. Unlike the rifles purchased for the 1st D.C. Cavalry, the only Ordnance mark on the 1865 rifles is a tiny "J.T." inspection mark stamped in block letters on the left side of the stock wrist. Due to the size and location of the marking it is rarely visible on rifles with any significant handling wear. Aside from the inspection mark, this rifle has all of the usual features of a late Civil War production Henry rifle. The octagon barrel and integral 16-shot magazine have a military blue finish. The barrel has the late style, square-back, nickel silver front sight and the final style folding leaf rear sight with rounded elevator bar ends, 900 yard center notch and elevator bar stop screw. The magazine has the late, large-diameter follower head, and the lower receiver has a beveled follower slot. The left side of the stock and barrel have the sling swivel and screw-mounted loop for a sling hook which were standard on late production Henry rifles. The buttplate is the late style adopted after serial number 5000 with sharply pointed heel. The buttplate and tang screws are the late style cap screws which lack the serial numbers found on the shanks of the hand-fitted screws on early Henry rifles. The bolt has a fire blue finish. The hammer, lever and trigger are casehardened, and the straight grain American walnut stock is varnished. The receiver, buttplate and cartridge elevator are brass with a natural finish. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped ahead of the rear sight with the second style legend: "HENRY'S PATENT OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS. CO. NEWHAVEN. CT." using all serif letters. The serial number: "8816" is stamped: (1) on the top barrel flat behind the rear sight, (2) on the left side of the lower receiver tang, (3) in the upper tang inlet of the stock and (4) on the inside of the buttplate. All of the visible serial numbers match. The "H" inspection mark of B. Tyler Henry is stamped on the lower tang behind the lever latch. This rifle is complete with the very rare black bridle leather Henry sling and four-piece, jointed steel cleaning rod supplied with later production Henry rifles.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

Price Realized:

Outstanding Near Mint Documented Winchester Model 1873 Musket

Lot 14

Outstanding Documented Winchester Model 1873 Musket

Winchester Model 1873 Musket with Winchester Museum record card. The museum card describes this Winchester Model 1873 as "musket, caliber 44" and states that it was shipped from Winchester on September 18, 1903. The musket has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover guide rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The 30-inch round barrel has the distinctive full-length forearm secured by three bands. The barrel has a steel block front sight that serves as a lug for a socket bayonet and military style folding leaf rear sight. Factory sling swivels are mounted on the middle barrel band and stock. The carbine style buttplate has a sliding brass trap-door and the butt trap contains a five-piece, jointed, steel cleaning rod. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in two lines between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The caliber designation: "44 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. "44 CAL" is stamped in script letters and numerals across the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped; "- MODEL. 1873. - " in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number is roll-stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and lower tang screw. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands, sling swivels receiver and dust cover have a blue finish. The loading port cover is fire blue. The hammer, trigger, lever and carbine buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are oil-finished, straight grain, American walnut. This musket was probably part of the group of 700 Model 1873 Muskets in the 569,000-571,000 serial number range sold by Winchester to Nicaragua in 1903; a large number of these muskets were found in new or near new condition in Central America in and returned to the United States in the 1950s.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 15

Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1892 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1911. Dovetail beaded blade front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The upper left barrel flat is marked with the two line address/1884 patent date and "25-20 W.C.F." at the breech. The top barrel flat and top of the receiver are marked with the Winchester oval proof at the breech, and the upper tang is marked with the three line model/maker/trade mark information. Blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever, 1/2 length magazine tube and mounted with a checkered walnut forearm with a metal forend cap and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and checkered buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

Price Realized:

Inscribed, Gold-Plated, Factory Engraved, Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 16

Engraved, Inscribed and Gold Plated Winchester Model 1866 Rifle

This is a special order, factory engraved Winchester Model 1866 rifle that was manufactured c. 1869. This rifle has the Third Model receiver with flare at the junction with the forearm and serial number stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger. The barrel has a folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch and elevation bar stop-screw. The first style forearm cap is secured by a screw passing through the lower part of the barrel. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The Henry style crescent buttplate has a sharply pointed heel and hinged trap door. Special order factory sling swivels are fitted to the forearm cap and stock. The brass forearm cap, receiver and buttplate are gold plated. The barrel and magazine have a blue finish, the loading gate is niter blue and the hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are deluxe, fancy grade, "XXX" walnut with a piano finish. The stock grade "XXX" is stamped on the left side of the lower tang. The serial number is stamped in block numerals on the lower tang behind the trigger, in the upper tang inlet of the stock and on the inside of the buttplate below the trap door. All of the visible serial numbers match. 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. The forearm cap, top, sides and bottom of the receiver, cartridge elevator and buttplate heel are decorated with factory Germanic scroll and floral engraving on a punch-dot background with fine border work. Very similar engraving on Model 1866 rifle, serial number 36259 is illustrated on page 72 of "WINCHESTER ENGRAVING" by R.L. Wilson and attributed to Conrad or John Ulrich. The panel on the left side plate is inscribed with the script initials: "R.C. Mc.C.".

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

Price Realized:

Phenomenal, Incredibly Historic and Well-Documented Winchester Swing-Out Cylinder 'Centennial 1876' Single Action U.S. Navy Test Revolver, Rarest of All Winchester Firearms

Lot 17

Winchester Swing-Out Cylinder US Navy Test Revolver

Today this revolver is rightfully recognized as a great historical rarity in gun collecting. It is a tangible link to 19th century American gun manufacturing, carrying with it a fascinating tale that encompasses advancements in firearms design, company rivalries, and American capitalism. It was 1872, and Winchester just hired former Smith & Wesson employees William W. Wetmore and Charles S. Wells to develop a revolver. Winchester's board of directors planned on making a big splash in the revolver market and planned on doing so at the Centennial Exhibition held in Philadelphia in 1876. To say that the directors were ambitious would be an understatement. The company was still enjoying the success and profits that came with the improved design of the Henry rifle, the Model 1866, and its iron frame successor the Model 1873 and were looking forward to the introduction the Model 1876 at the time of Centennial celebration. But the revolver market eluded the company. Colt emerged as the big winner in the revolver market, winning a series of highly competitive U.S. Army contracts and also a large share of the civilian market with its Single Action Army. Smith & Wesson also won a few U.S. contracts and had a large civilian following. In the early 1870s it was announced that the U.S. government as well as the Russian government were in the market for a new side arm. Smith & Wesson as well as Colt competed for these contracts but what many people do not realize so did Winchester. The famed lever action rifle company invested a great sum of resources and money to the Centennial Exhibition, and their Wetmore-Wells revolver samples were introduced to the public. Later their designs featured chambering for a new series of experimental cartridges developed by Wells and experimental ejector systems that included a swing out cylinder design by Stephen W. Wood. It is Wood’s swing out cylinder ejector system that is prominently featured on this revolver. As noted Winchester historian and author George Madis explained in “The Winchester Book” (page 573), “[The Wood] ejector system is essentially the same as those in use on the majority of revolvers manufactured today. To eject, the knurled piece under the barrel was pulled toward the muzzle and the cylinder pivoted out of the frame to the right. The end of the rod was then pushed to eject.” The swing-out cylinder and push rod ejector system made this revolver one of the most innovative designs for its time. In fact, the first mass production of a swing-out cylinder and cylinder pin ejection revolver in America was Colt’s Model 1889, which was introduced some 13 years after this revolver was built. The Wetmore-Wood revolver is a testament to Winchester’s aggressive and creative approach to handgun development, made more astonishing for a company that never mass produced a single revolver. The Wetmore-Wood revolver and those that preceded it demonstrated Winchester’s ability to enter the highly competitive handgun market had they chosen to do so. These series of Winchester revolvers were of ahead of their time. In 1883 Colt, the handgun manufacturing king, began production on the Burgess Lever Action Rifle that threatened to encroach on Winchester rifle sales. One can easily see Winchester’s Centennial 1876 revolvers becoming serious bargaining chips to force Colt out of the rifle market. As legend has it "two representatives from Winchester met with the President of Colt to discuss a new product they had developed and planned to put on the market. The men brought with them two pistols to be evaluated of which the ‘ace in the hole’ was the certain desirable features on the revolvers that had not yet been incorporated into their own line. While no formal agreement was made it is widely believed the men had come to a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ where Colt would discontinue the Burgess rifle, which it did in early 1885, and Winchester would cease to develop revolvers.” For further reading on the "gentleman’s agreement” see Williamson, page 111. As identified in Herbert Houze’s “Winchester Repeating Arms Company” on page 103, this revolver was submitted by Winchester to the U.S. Navy Ordnance Bureau in December 1876. A U.S. Navy contract never materialized. The Ottoman government, however, issued a contract for 30,000 revolvers in June 1877. The revolvers were designated the Model 1877, but to this day it remains unclear how many, if any, of the revolvers were delivered. For additional information see Herbert Houze's "Winchester Repeating Arms Company.” Note that other publications have referred to Winchester’s 19th century series of experimental handguns as Winchester-Borchardt revolvers. An examination of the historical record has shown Borchardt's participation in the design of these revolvers was minimal. As stated, this revolver features Stephen Wood’s signature swing-out cylinder ejector system. It lacks factory markings, including a serial number. It has a solid casehardened frame, single action mechanism, six shot fluted cylinder, blade front sight, frame sighting groove and lanyard ring mounted on the butt. In the accompanying letter by noted firearms historian R.L. Wilson, a total of 13 Winchester revolvers of all designs are said to have been built, and, at the time the letter was written, only one remained unaccounted for. Very few are in private collections. Of the 13, only four revolvers had the swing-out cylinder design. According to Wilson, the revolver was discovered in the Washington, D.C. area circa 1950 around the time it was released from the U.S. Navy collection. The revolver was the cover story to the November 1959 issue of “The Gun Report.” Comes with a photo album containing the Wilson letter, consignor research related to the Centennial 1876 revolvers, and the “The Gun Report” article in the November 1959 issue.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

Price Realized:

Very Fine Documented Winchester Model 1886 Semi-Deluxe Extra Lightweight Lever Action Rifle in .45-70 with Factory Letter

Lot 18

Semi-Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1901. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration including barrel length, plain trigger, plain checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman tang sight (listed as "rear sight" in letter), half magazine, hard rubber shotgun buttplate, sling swivels, and extra light. The letter also states that the rifle was received at the warehouse 2 February 1902 and shipped from the warehouse the same month.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

Price Realized:

Lot 19

Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured 1912. The barrel has the two-line nickel steel marking followed by "30 U.S." on the left side and is fitted with a pinned beaded blade front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The receiver has a Lyman 5A receiver sight and standard Winchester markings on the left side. A Winchester factory oval proof is correctly stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Mounted on a deluxe walnut forearm and straight grip stock featuring multi-point checkering and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 U.S.

Price Realized:

Attractive Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 20

Very Fine Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1906 with standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs. Dovetailed blade front and elevation adjustable rear buckhorn sights. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 21

Desirable Glass Winchester Store Display Gun Cabinet

The cabinet door is numbered "100" on the top edge. It is constructed of hardwood, likely oak, with full length glass panels and a cathedral top with glass panels. Although the badge is missing (from the bottom) it is likely that this cabinet was manufactured by Walrus Manufacturing Co. It stands approximately 74 inches in height on four legs with brass sheathed feet, and each side is approximately 18 inches wide. On the inside is a four sided rack that will hold 20 long guns. All four sides are 5/8 inch thick and are marked "WINCHESTER" in white and black bordered red letters (door side appears to be in gold) with black lettered "PATENT APPLIED FOR" on a white background below. Marked "6984C" on the lower part of the cabinet beneath the base board.

Price Realized:

Desirable Framed Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Henry R. Poore 'Bear Dogs' Advertising Print

Lot 22

Framed Winchester Henry R. Poore 'Bear Dogs' Advertising Print

This Winchester print was used in a variety of Winchester advertisements and depicts a barn setting with white "bear dogs" in the foreground and two large brown dogs that may be bloodhounds in the background. These dogs were reportedly part of the Winchester family hunting pack. The lower left corner is signed by the artist "H. R. Poore/Philadelphia". The walnut frame measures approximately 41 1/2 inches in width and 32 inches in height overall, with the observable area of the print measuring approximately 35 1/2 inches in width and 25 3/4 inches in height.

Price Realized:

Rare, Extremely Early Production Serial Number 8 Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action 45-70 Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 23

Serial Number 8 Winchester Model 1886 Rifle

Offered here is a first day production Winchester Model 1886 Rifle, serial number 8. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel in .45-70 caliber and plain trigger when received in the warehouse on August 30, 1886, and shipped the next day. This single digit serialized Model 1886 features a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel marked with the two-line Winchester New Haven address ahead of the rear sight and "CAL. 45-70" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886", and the lower tang is marked with serial number "8" and the two-line patent dates (1884 and 1885) marking. Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate. This is definitely one of the earliest Model 1886s we have cataloged, second to only serial number 1 which was presented to Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Captain Henry W. Lawton, noted capturer of Chiricahua Apache leader Geronimo. This Model 1886 was once part of the famed Harold Argile McCallum collection (1911-2003). Along with his wife, Vernetta, McCallum ran a hardware store in Monroe, Oregon, from 1949 to 1974 which had gone by the name McCallum’s Gun Store and Museum since the late 1950s. His collection had over 650 guns and included impressive Winchesters such as President Dwight D. Eisenhower presentation Model 1894 serial number 2,500,000, factory embellished Model 70 serial number 500,000 and the very first Grand American Model 21 to leave the Winchester Custom Shop. Perhaps most famous was his serial number 8 collection that was comprised of three serial number 8 Winchesters: the Model 1894 listed in the next lot, this Model 1886 and a Model 490. He was a charter member of the Winchester Arms Collector’s Association with the fitting membership number “8.”

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

Price Realized:

Highly Desirable Documented Second Lowest Known Single Digit Serial Number 8 Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in .38-55 WCF with Factory Letter

Lot 24

Serial Number 8 Winchester Model 1894 Rifle, Letter

Designed by John Browning, the Winchester Model 1894 rifle is one of the most famous and popular sporting lever actions of all time, and offered here is serial number 8! The accompanying factory letter lists this single digit serialized Model 1894 rifle with an octagon barrel in .38-55 caliber and plain trigger when received in the warehouse on November 11, 1895. Shipping date and order number were blank on the factory record. The highly desirable, extremely early serial number "8" is located on the underside of the frame and on the lower tang. Below the serial number on the frame are the small stamped initials "H.A.M.", possibly the initials of a previous owner. The barrel has a dovetail blade front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight and is stamped with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "38-55" at the breech. The upper tang is blank. According to Model 1894 expert and author Robert Renneberg, "Several specimens in the pre-serial 200 range have been found without any tang markings. These are randomly interspersed, and there is no explanation for the omission." The buttplate is period hand marked "3 HIGH AT 50/ON AT 100." Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a solid crescent buttplate. This Model 1894 is listed by serial number in Robert Renneberg's "The Winchester Model 94: The First 100 Years" on pages 15 and 31. According to Renneberg, serial number 3 and serial number 8 are the two Model 1894s known to exist with serial numbers lower than number 22. The initials “H.A.M” are for noted Winchester collector Harold Argile McCallum (1911-2003). Along with his wife, Vernetta, McCallum ran a hardware store in Monroe, Oregon, from 1949 to 1974 which had gone by the name McCallum’s Gun Store and Museum since the late 1950s. His collection had over 650 guns and included impressive Winchesters such as President Dwight D. Eisenhower presentation Model 1894 serial number 2,500,000, factory embellished Model 70 serial number 500,000 and the very first Grand American Model 21 to leave the Winchester Custom Shop. Perhaps most famous was his serial number 8 collection that was comprised of three serial number 8 Winchesters: this Model 1894, the Model 1886 listed in the previous lot and a Model 490. He was a charter member of the Winchester Arms Collector’s Association with the fitting membership number “8.”

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Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Lot 25

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring 44-40 Carbine

Manufactured in 1899 as a third model with the integral dust cover guide rail and dust cover with serrated grasping grooves on the tail. Carbine sights and stock, barrel with the two-line address/patent dates information and "44 WCF," cartridge elevator marked "44 CAL," saddle ring on the left side of the frame, model designation on the upper tang, serial number on lower tang and trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 26

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1870 as a third model with the serial number stamped in block numerals behind the trigger. The barrel is equipped with dovetail blade and folding ladder rear (missing elevation bar) sights and is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking. The bolt remains in its original .44 rimfire configuration. There are sling swivels present on the forend cap and buttstock. The straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor buttplate. Comes with a four piece cleaning rod. 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

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Lot 27

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1889 according to the Cody Firearms Records Office email verification which also confirms its current configuration. Standard markings with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Fitted with a deluxe checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with an ebony grip insert. The verification also lists receipt at the warehouse on 20 September 1889 and shipment from the warehouse on 21 September 1889 in order number 2319.

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Caliber / Gauge: 40-65 WCF

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Lot 28

Scarce Fifty Round Box of New Haven Arms Co. .44 Henry Rimfire

Constructed from tan cardboard, with a one-piece label. The label is printed black-on-green on top, marked "50 CARTRIDGES/FOR/HENRY'S REPEATING RIFLE," followed by the New Haven Arms Co. address and "No. 44-100". The seal has been broken, but a full compliment of ammunition is present.

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Excellent Documented Winchester Model 1873 .22 Rimfire Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 29

Winchester 1873 .22 Rimfire Rifle

This Winchester Model 1873 .22 Rimfire Rifle was manufactured in 1902. This rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that describes the rifle as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 22L, Barrel Type: Round" and "Trigger: Plain" and shipped from Winchester on February 6, 1902. The rifle has the second style, flared, spring steel magazine tube. The 24-inch round barrel has a standard 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 Third Model receiver has the integral dust cover guide and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The receiver has the "step" at the junction with the barrel found on .38, .32 and .22 caliber rifles and lacks the loading port on the right side found on center-fire Model 1873 rifles and carbines. The barrel and magazine have blue finish. The forearm cap receiver, sideplates and dust cover are bright blue. The hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a semi-gloss varnish or oil finish. 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. The caliber, "22 LONG", is stamped on the top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL. 1873.-" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. "22 CAL./LONG" is stamped in script letters in two lines across the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped in script letters on the lower tang between the lever latch and rear tang screw.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 L

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Very Fine St. Louis Shipped Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 30

Exceptional Winchester Model 1873 Carbine, Letter

The accompanying factory letter lists this carbine as being chambered in .32 caliber when received in the warehouse on November 7, 1916 and shipped on May 10, 1917 to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO. Winchester factory letters rarely provide a destination. The carbine has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges and 20-inch round barrel with full length magazine. The barrel has a steel block, carbine style, front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to "20". The receiver has the distinctive "step "found on rifles and carbines chambered for .38, .32 and .22 rimfire cartridges. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The stock has a solid carbine style steel buttplate. The barrel, magazine, barrel band, receiver, bolt, dust cover, trigger, loading gate, lever and buttplate have a blue finish. The hammer is casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a low-luster varnish or oil finish. 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. The caliber "32 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. Winchester oval "W/P" proof marks are stamped on the top of the barrel and receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1873/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK. REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF." in three lines. "32 Cal" is stamped in script letters and numerals across the brass cartridge elevator. The serial number is roll-stamped on the lower receiver tang between the lever latch and the rear tang screw.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Scarce and Very Fine Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 31

Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1898. The accompanying factory letter lists the serial number for this carbine was applied on April 2, 1898 and the carbine was chambered in .38-56 caliber when received in the warehouse on March 11, 1905 and shipped on October 9, 1908. The barrel has a steel block front sight located ahead of the barrel band and a sporting style folding leaf rear sight calibrated to "10". The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. 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 the rear sight. "38-56/W.C.F." is roll-stamped in two lines on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is stamped with the designation "-MODEL 1886 - " and the 1894 and 1895 patent dates are roll-stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the tang screws. The barrel, magazine and barrel bands have a blue finish. The receiver and bolt have a bright blue finish and the loading gate is fire blue. The hammer, lever and carbine style buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a semi-gloss varnish finish. Model 1886 carbines with saddle rings were not offered by Winchester until about 1890. Because of their greater weight, Model 1886 carbines were sold in smaller quantities than other Winchester lever action carbines.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-56 WCF

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Documented Factory Silver Trim Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Winchester Museum Letter

Lot 32

Factory Silver Trim Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Rifle, Letter

Manufactured in 1897 according to George Madis' serial number range. The accompanying Winchester Gun Museum letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel in .32 WS caliber, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, silver trimmings and Lyman hunting front and rear sights when shipped on May 1, 1905. The barrel has a dovetail beaded blade Lyman front sight and folding two leaf Lyman rear sight and is marked with the two-line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight and "32 W.S." at the breech on the top flat and the two-line nickel steel marking on the upper left flat. There is a folding tang peep sight. The barrel, magazine tube and bolt are blue, the hammer and lever are casehardened, and the forend cap, receiver and buttplate are silver plated. The half silver finish is a very rare Winchester special order feature, rarer than full nickel finish. Mounted on a fancy, highly figured walnut forearm and pistol grip stock featuring checkering, hard rubber Winchester grip cap and crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "20757 XXX". The assembly number "20725" is stamped on the buttstock under the buttplate and on the back of the buttplate.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 W.S.

Scarce Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Lever Action Carbine

Lot 33

Scarce Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Volcanic Carbine

This Volcanic Lever Action Carbine was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company c. 1857. The diminutive carbine has a 16 1/2-inch barrel with integral 20-shot magazine. The 'Type II', half-rib barrel has a nickel-silver front sight blade and blue finish. The top flat is stamped: "NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB. 14. 1854" in one line. The brass receiver and crescent buttplate are silver-plated and factory engraved with broad, open, scrollwork. The receiver has a dove-tail mounted rear sight with thumb-wheel elevator. The rear sight, bolt and top of the cartridge elevator are fire blue. The hammer has deep, borderless, hand-cut knurling on the spur. The hammer, trigger, and lever are color casehardened. The straight grain, American walnut stock has a high polish varnished "piano" finish. The serial number is stamped: (1) on the heel of the stock beneath the buttplate, (2) the inside of the buttplate, (3) shanks of the hand fitted buttplate and tang screws and (4) on the lower left side of the receiver tang. All of the visible serial numbers match. The New Haven Arms Company manufactured approximately 1,000 carbines with 16 1/2, 21 and 25-inch barrels between 1857 and 1860. Volcanic carbines are rare and historically significant firearms. The revolutionary combination of "rocket-ball" primed cartridge, self-cocking toggle action and integral spring loaded magazine was a huge advance in firearms design. When combined with reliable rimfire and centerfire cartridges, the Volcanic action served as the basis for the Henry rifle and Winchester Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 rifles and carbines.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Lever Action .45-70 Rifle

Lot 34

Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1906. Fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and folding tang peep sight. It has standard Winchester markings including the factory oval proof on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Mounted on highly figured walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with hard rubber Winchester grip cap and hard rubber Winchester shotgun buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "331 XX." The assembly number "331" is repeated on the stock inlet.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 35

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1890 as a third model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edge. Beach combination front sight, elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight, folding tang peep sight, standard Winchester markings, and smooth straight grip stock fitted with a solid crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Documented Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Scarce .38-70 W.C.F. with Factory Letter

Lot 36

Scarce Winchester Model 1886 Rifle in .38-70 with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1894 with standard markings. The included factory letter confirms the rare caliber and current configuration as well as receipt at the warehouse on 2 July 1894 and shipment from the warehouse on 6 August 1902 in order number 137600. Dovetail blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights and fitted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-70 WCF

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Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 37

Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1911with standard Winchester markings including the factory oval proofs, blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights, and a finely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 38

Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in .25-20 WCF

Manufactured in 1911 with standard Winchester markings including factory oval proofs, dovetailed blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights, and fitted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 39

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1901. Standard Winchester markings, pinned beaded blade front sight, filler block in the rear sight slot, Lyman receiver sight and smooth straight grain walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 U.S.

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

Lot 40

Cased Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Pistol

Offered here is a choice condition example of one of the only 850 No. 1 pocket pistols with a 3 1/2 inch barrel manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., New Haven, Connecticut. Because so few were produced, very few survived, making these pistols extremely desirable in any condition. The pistol has the distinctive octagon barrel with integral six-shot magazine, round finger hole in the lever and flat bottom grips. The pistol is fitted with a pinched blade front sight on the barrel and a notch rear sight at the rear of the frame. The top barrel flat is marked "NEW HAVEN CONN./PATENT FEB. 14. 1854." The deletion of "VOLCANIC REPEATING ARMS CO." from the barrel legend occurred after Oliver Winchester assumed control of the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. and re-organized it as the New Haven Arms Company on May 1, 1857. The silver plated frame has a factory engraving consisting of floral scrollwork and borders. The serial number is stamped on the lower left side of the butt under the grip panel and on the back of each grip panel. The correct period partitioned case contains a case key and a reproduction cartridge box. Volcanic firearms are historically significant and represent an important step in the development of American repeating firearms and self-contained cartridges. The lever action and integral spring-loaded magazine introduced with Volcanic pistols and carbines served as the basic design for the Henry rifle and the Winchester Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 rifles. Oliver Winchester's investment in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company eventually led to the establishment of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31 Volcanic

Attractive Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 41

Engraved-Inlaid Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1893 and subsequently embellished. Profuse floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background and accented with gold inlaid line borders terminating in scrolls is featured on the receiver, takedown color, lever and forend cap. The receiver has fine game animal scenes engraved inside gold outlined oval panels: a stag on the left side, a bear on the right side and mountain goat on the underside. The takedown latch and bolt are also engraved. Dovetail blade and elevation adjustable sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address and "44 WCF." Upper tang has the three-line model/patent date marking, and upper tang and tang screw are drilled/tapped for sight mounting. A small "Crown/BNP" proof is stamped on the lower left side of the receiver. Checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with hard rubber Winchester grip cap, blank silver initial oval and checkered bare buttplate with toe and heel plates.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 42

Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Rifle

This is a fine example of a special order Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle with special order features in the desirable "45-90" cartridge. It is accompanied by a Winchester factory letter dated Sept. 1970 that lists this rifle as having been shipped in June 1889 and verifies the three special order features are as follows: 1) 1/2 octagon barrel, 2) half length tubular magazine, 3) plain pistol grip stock, and it also noted it as having a plain trigger. It is fitted with the standard length 26 inch barrel. The Winchester commercial blued metal finish is on the barrel and breech bolt, and a nitre blued finish is on the loading gate. The receiver, hammer, loading lever, lower tang, forend cap and buttplate have the very desirable early Winchester color casehardened finish. 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 "45-90 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel directly in front of the receiver. The barrel is fitted with an early Lyman front sight with a white bead and the standard, sporting buckhorn style, elevation adjustable rear sight with the fine elevation adjustable insert with the serrated edges. This small insert is held in place via a small set screw. The upper tang is marked: "MODEL 1886", and it is factory drilled and tapped for a tang sight. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are roll-stamped behind the trigger, and the serial number "30433" is stamped in script numerals ahead of the rear tang screw. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with varnish finish. The stock has a crescent steel buttplate.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45-90

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Interesting Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Carbine with Henry Patent Barrel Address and Japanese Registration Markings

Lot 43

Early Winchester Model 1866 Carbine with Henry Patent Barrel

Winchester Model 1866 carbine manufactured circa 1867. The carbine has the Second Model features which include: (1) flared receiver at the junction with the forearm, (2) single upper tang screw, and (3) indented loading gate. The hammer has a hand-knurled spur and no half-cock feature. The Second Pattern stock has a 3 1/2-inch wrist and is fitted with the early Henry style crescent buttplate with hinged trap and no reinforcing web. The barrel has a front band with integral steel sight blade and a Henry style folding leaf rear sight with elevation bar stop screw. 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: "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KING'S-PATENT-MARCH 29. 1861" ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is stamped beneath the stock on the left side of the lower receiver tang. A second serial number, "14806", is stamped on the inside of the stock in the upper tang inlet and on the inside of the buttplate. A line of eight Japanese characters is stamped on the right side of the stock parallel to the lower tang, and four additional characters are stamped on the right side of the stock toward the butt. The rifle is accompanied by an article published in "The Winchester Collector" by Francis Allan, Chip Goddard and Takehito Jimbo entitled "Henry Rifles & Winchester Carbines in Japan - Follow-Up." The article states that 5,000 Winchester Model 1866 carbines were shipped to Japan in 1867 and identifies some of the Japanese registration marks stamped on the stocks of Model 1866 carbine serial numbers 15465, 17994, and 18672. Included with the carbine is a letter dated May 20, 2007, that describes how this carbine was purchased from a resident of Tombstone, Arizona, who claimed to have found it while exploring an abandoned mine during the 1920s.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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

Lot 44

Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Sporting Rifle

The Cody letter describes this Winchester Model 1873 as: "Rifle, Casehardened, Barrel Shape: 1/2 Octagon, Plain trigger, Checkered pistol grip" and "1/2 magazine" and states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on December 2, 1879. The rifle has the Second Model receiver with screw-fastened dust cover guide rail and later pattern dust cover with serrated finger grips on the sides. The 24-inch half-round/half-octagon barrel has a standard, sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and buckhorn, sporting style rear sight with knurled edges and solid back. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor, and the butt trap contains a four piece, jointed, steel cleaning rod with brass tip. The forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe, fancy grade, highly figured American walnut with fine checkering and a high polish piano finish. The Winchester "Style H" checkering is the intermediate pattern which features a large "V" on the stock wrist at the junction with the receiver and runs parallel with the edge of the receiver on the forearm. The stock pistol grip has the early style, fancy, ebony inlay. The barrel and magazine tube have a blue finish. The dust cover is a high polish blue, and the loading gate cover is a fiery niter blue. The magazine tip, forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever, trigger and crescent buttplate are casehardened with vivid case colors. 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. "MODEL. 1873" is roll-stamped in fancy letters on the upper receiver tang. The serial number is stamped in tiny numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and rear tang screw. The barrel and brass cartridge elevator, correctly, are not marked with the rifle caliber.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Factory Engraved Savage Deluxe Model 1899 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 45

Factory Engraved Savage Deluxe Model 1899 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1911. The receiver features a factory "Grade B" engraving depicting a buck whitetail deer kneeling in a grassy field with his head held high inside a circle panel on the left side and running doe in a field scene inside a circle panel on the right side. The remaining surfaces of the receiver as well as the takedown collar are stippled. It is fitted with a pinned blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight (elevator absent). There is a cocking indicator pin on the upper tang. The deluxe, highly figured walnut forearm and straight grip stock feature fancy fleur-de-lis checking and hard rubber Savage buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 303 savage

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Attractive Savage Model 1899 .250-3000 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Lot 46

Excellent Savage Model 1899 .250-3000 Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1917 with standard markings and features including the checkered trigger which is unique to this variation of Model 1899.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 250-3000

Price Realized:

Factory Engraved and Inscribed Savage Deluxe Model 1899 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Roe Clark Letter

Lot 47

Factory Engraved Savage Deluxe Model 1899 Takedown Rifle Letter

The accompanying Roe Clark letter states factory records indicate that this rifle was originally chambered in .22 HP (currently 250-3000 caliber) when accepted by the factory on March 26, 1914 and shipped on July 7, 1917 to Thomas F. Cobbs. The rifle was returned to the factory for service and shipped again on July 26, 1917. The records has a "165-1" entry indicating something special (anything nonstandard) was done to the rifle, possibly the engraving. The receiver has a factory Grade C engraving on a stippled background and stag scenes inside circle panels on each side. The underside of the receiver is inscribed with the name "Thos. F. Cobbs." It has a pinned blade front sight, filler block in the rear sight dovetail, Lyman tang peep sight and cocking indicator pin on the upper tang. The deluxe, fancy grain walnut forearm and pistol grip stock feature fancy fleur-de-lis checking and hard rubber Savage buttplate. Purportedly, this Model 1899 was part of the Alan Mabe collection, the largest private collection of Savage arms at the time (circa 1950s).

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 250-3000 SAV

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Scarce Early Production Winchester Model 1887 Deluxe Damascus Lever Action Shotgun

Lot 48

Early Production Winchester Model 1887 Deluxe Damascus Shotgun

Manufactured in 1888. Single bead sight on the unmarked, twist pattern Damascus steel barrel with a 2 3/4 inch chamber and cylinder choke. Standard border line engraving on the receiver with the "WRACO" monogram on the left side. Double diamond pattern checkered, two piece slab forend and matching checkered pistol grip stock with checkered iron buttplate. Length of pull is 12 3/4 inches.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action 30-06 Rifle

Lot 49

Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1927. Beaded blade Lyman front sight, Marble folding adjustable leaf rear sight, Marble tang peep sight, sling eyelets holding a leather sling and standard Winchester markings including the factory oval proof on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Mounted on a checkered forearm and straight grip stock with serrated steel crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 50

Early Winchester Second Model 1876 Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1878, this is a second pattern rifle with the thumb print dust cover and screw-attached guide rail. Dovetail German silver blade front and folding ladder rear sights. The barrel is marked with the Winchester address ahead of the rear sight. Casehardened frame, set trigger, and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent butt trap buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration along with receipt at the warehouse on 2 September 1881 and shipment on 7 August 1882 in order number 34395. It also lists 2 June 1890 in order number 12983 and that it was "put in good order", likely referring to the addition of the dust cover.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

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