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/Premier Firearms Auction #82

Premier Firearms Auction #82

May 14, 2021 to May 16, 2021

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Premier Firearms Auction #82

May 14, 2021 to May 16, 2021

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Auction Time Summary

Preview DayThursday, May 13th10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SESSION IFriday, May 14th9 AMLots 1 through 726

SESSION IISaturday, May 15th9 AMLots 1000 through 1718

SESSION IIISunday, May 16th9 AMLots 3000 through 3758

To Be Sold At Auction

Preview Day Thursday May 13th
Open at 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SESSION I - Friday, May 14th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 1 and 726
SESSION II - Saturday, May 15th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 1000 and 1718
SESSION III - Sunday, May 16th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 3000 and 3758

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Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Company Silver-Plated Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol

Lot 1

Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Silver-Plated Volcanic No. 1 Pistol

This Volcanic No.1 Lever Action Pocket pistol with extra cost factory engraving and silver-plated frame was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company c. 1857. This pistol has a four-inch, non-ribbed barrel with integral six-shot magazine, silver-plated brass frame and two-piece, flat base walnut grips. The barrel has a crowned muzzle, rounded T-bar spring, pinch-top front sight blade and clam-shell shaped, brass magazine follower. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "NEWHAVEN CONN./PATENT FEB. 14. 1854" in two lines. The brass frame has a semi-circular cut-out at the front of the ejection port and simple, dove-tail mounted, rear sight. The top and sides of the frame, backstrap and side plates are decorated with the typical New Haven Arms Company open scroll and floral engraving with scalloped borders. The hammer has hand-cut knurling on the spur. The serial number is stamped on the bottom left side of the frame beneath the grip and on the inside of both grips. The barrel, bolt, cartridge elevator and rear sight have a high polish blue finish, the brass frame is silver-plated, the hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The walnut grips have a varnished piano finish. The New Haven Arms Company manufactured approximately 850 No. 1 Pocket Pistols between 1857 and 1862. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31 Volcanic

Price Realized:

Lot 2

Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy Pistol

This Lever Action Navy pistol was manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company c. 1856-57. This pistol has a blued barrel with integral 10-shot magazine, plain brass frame, casehardened lever with distinctive finger hole and two-piece, varnished walnut grips. The Type I barrel has a full rib, crowned muzzle, rounded T-bar spring, pinch-top, nickel-silver, front sight and clam-shell shaped, steel, magazine follower. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the three-line legend: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEWHAVEN CONN. FEB. 14.1854". The plain brass frame has a simple dove-tail mounted rear sight and is stamped with the serial number "1198" on the left side of the frame bottom beneath the grip. The hammer has hand-cut knurling on the spur. The serial number, "1198" is stamped on the left side of the lever. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. "1198" is stamped on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. The pistol has been period altered to accept a brass cartridge. The bolt has been modified with a new firing pin and a screw-fastened extractor on the top. The top of the receiver has been milled to accept the extractor on the top of the bolt. A slot has been milled in the top of the barrel chamber to accommodate the new extractor. Follower spring partially absent. The lever and hammer screws may be period replacements. The bolt and receiver alterations are professionally done. The modifications represent an attempt to overcome the primary weakness of Volcanic firearms - the underpowered and unreliable 'Rocket Ball' cartridge. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 CF

Price Realized:

Lot 3

Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1914. The accompanying Winchester Gun Museum verification, dated August 24th, 1973 and addressed to Mr. Lewis, states factory records lists this rifle with a round barrel in .33 caliber, shotgun butt, hard rubber buttplate, "hand made stock" (likely referencing the unusual high comb stock), checkered pistol grip stock, takedown configuration, 1/2 magazine, F.T. sporting rear sight with broad notch, Lyman Jack front sight and "bead in middle of barrel" when shipped on July 24, 1915 to George W. Raynes "from A.P. Wendel ?", both from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The rifle was charged to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods, Boston, MA, and returned for rework on two occasions. It is rare to find Winchester records listing specific shipping locations and recipients. "A.P. Wendel ?" may reference A.P Wendel & Co., a Portsmouth retailer. Unfortunately, George W. Raynes remains unidentified at the time of this writing, although he may have family ties to 19th century Portsmouth shipbuilder George Raynes (1799-1855). The barrel has the two-line address/patent dates, nickel steel marking and caliber designation on the left side. A Winchester factory oval proof appears on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information, and the lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking and serial number. The takedown release has the 1893 patent date. The highly figured forearm and high comb pistol grip stock are checkered. The stock has a hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. The left side of the lower tang has the number "304." "304" is repeated on the stock inlet. The rifle has a rare high comb stock. As Winchester expert and author George Madis noted, "very few customers found it necessary to order a special stock."

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

Price Realized:

Documented Early Production Four Digit Serial Number Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle in Desirable .38-55 W.C.F. with Factory Letter

Lot 4

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1895 (W.A.C.A.), the second year of production, with the standard markings. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .38-55 with a half octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, hard rubber shotgun buttplate, oil finish, and takedown when received at the warehouse 14 January 1896 and shipped the same day. The left of the lower tang is marked "2432 CF S XXX" (the number stamped over what appears to be "2217") and "2432" is repeated in the stock inlet. Fitted with dovetailed German silver blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights. Mounted with a finely figured "H" pattern checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a Winchester, hard rubber, shotgun buttplate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 5

Winchester Repeating Arms Co. "Double W" Cartridge Display

This is a very desirable bullet board showing the iconic "Double W" pattern of cartridges. A gold painted border is mounted around the green board which measures approximately 49 inches by 31 1/2 inches and a wood frame outside that. The board displays a dark green background, red and white lettering and vignettes of a duck, bear hunting scene, and a moose bust (see photograph). The display consists of various cartridges and shotgun shells and nine containers of primers, each described below in white lettering. The back of the board has the tag, "PRESENTED wITH COMPLIMENTS OF THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co. PLEASE HANG IN A PROMINENT PLACE." Also below in lower center, "No. 2062".

Price Realized:

Documented Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in .45-70 with Factory Letter

Lot 6

Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Rifle

Manufactured in 1892 with the early casehardened receiver, standard only on Model 1886 rifles manufactured before 1902, and is chambered in the desirable .45-70 W.C.F. caliber. The barrel is marked with the standard two line address and caliber designation, model designation on the upper tang, and two line patent dates and serial number on the lower tang. The left side of the lower tang is marked "1XXXRB", and "1" is repeated in the stock inlet. The barrel is fitted with later production replacement beaded blade front and Redfield elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights and is paired with a special order half magazine. Mounted with a finely figured, "H" pattern checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with ebony grip insert and a checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration of the rifle including the special order features as well as receipt at the warehouse on 20 February 1892 and shipment on 25 February 1892.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70 WCF

Price Realized:

Fine Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lightweight Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Lot 7

Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Rifle

Manufactured as a special order deluxe Model 1894 with standard markings. The left side of the lower tang is marked "8141 XXX" and "8141" is repeated on the buttstock and buttplate. The special order part octagon barrel is fitted with Marble Sheard beaded blade front, Lyman folding leaf rear, and Lyman receiver mounted peep sights. Mounted with a very finely figured, "H" pattern checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber grip cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

Price Realized:

Rare Early Production Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 2 Type I Lever Action Repeating Pistol

Lot 8

Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 2 Lever Action Pistol

This Factory engraved, No. 2 Lever Action Repeating Pistol was manufactured by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson in Norwich, Connecticut, c. 1854. This Type I No. 2 pistol has an eight inch part octagon barrel with integral 20-shot magazine, iron frame with distinctive hump behind the hammer, single lever spring screw and lever with distinctive early pattern finger spur. The barrel has a flat muzzle and flat T-bar spring and pinch-top brass front sight blade. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH CT./CAST-STEEL PATENT" in three lines. The iron frame has a simple, screw-fastened rear sight and ejection port with square front and rear ends. The top and sides of the frame, side plates, back strap and top of the hammer are decorated with the typical factory scroll engraving utilized on S&W Volcanic pistols. The serial number, "65" is stamped on the bottom left side of the frame beneath the grip. The barrel is browned, the frame has a bright blue finish, and the hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The two-piece rosewood grips have a high polish piano finish. The serial number "65" is written in pencil on the inside of both grips. S&W manufactured fewer than 500 of the large frame No. 2 repeating pistols, and surviving examples, particularly the early Type I pistols, are rare and very desirable. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

Price Realized:

Lot 9

Winchester "Single W" Cartridge Display Bullet Board

Manufactured c. 1890. This Winchester Repeating Arms Co. advertisement retains its full compliment of cartridges and percussion cap tins from the minuscule b.b. cap to the monstrous 4 bore brass shot shell. Between the legs of the "W" are a winter hunting scene, two ducks hanging from the rear of an "H" headstamped casing, and a pioneer firing over his dead horse. The top of the board has "WINCHESTER" in orange letters with yellow outline and " REPEATING ARMS CO." beneath it. The bottom of the board reads " NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A." The board measures 43 inches wide by 30 inches tall with a silver border and frame beyond that. Provenance: Firearms for Freedom Collection

Price Realized:

Phenomenal and FRESH, High Art 19th Century American Masterpiece: John Ulrich Double Signed and Dated, Relief Panel Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Commissioned as a Factory Display Piece for the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition and Later Presented by Winchester to the President of Honduras Marco A. Soto with Factory Letter

Lot 10

J. Ulrich Exhibition Relief Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Rock Island Auction is proud and privileged to unveil this never before published masterpiece by celebrated Winchester factory engraver John Ulrich. Its rarity of configuration alone puts into the ultra elite category as a "best of". Sprinkle in the nuances of condition, depth of engraving, execution and style in tandem with its exhibition and presentation history and this rifle, serial number 18264, becomes a collection defining piece. An object that transcends rank and file, genre specific, fine and historic arms collecting all together. Its an object worthy of the most discerning public institutions or private collections of the decorative arts. This rifle was originally discovered in France in approximately 2014-2015 and was the second of two incredibly important Winchester rifles found in Europe in the last fifteen years. The second, also an engraved Winchester Model 1873, is serial number 16139. While the rifles were discovered in two different countries and several years apart, they will forever be linked to one of the most culturally significant events of 19th century America: the Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. A celebration grand enough to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In fact, it was their discovery and corresponding factory letters which shed new light on the mystery surrounding Winchester’s display at the Centennial. Unlike the fabulous photograph of Colt’s spectacular “pin-wheel” display board from the Centennial, and, unlike the photographs of Smith & Wesson’s awe inspiring display at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, virtually no primary source information is known about Winchester’s display, other than it was extraordinarily ambitious. Winchester had grand plans for the Centennial display. They would introduce not only their newly refined and expanded ammunition manufacturing capability for which they were awarded a bronze medal by the exhibition judges. They would also unveil two new models of firearms: the Model of 1876 Rifle appropriately marketed as “The Centennial Model” as well as introducing their first revolver, a new departure and market for the firm (its imperative to note that we also have one of the Centennial revolvers in the sale). Beyond the lead up plans to the exhibition, and understanding the tradition of arms makers displaying only the finest decorative pieces at such an event, the only other primary source material we are left with are a series of photographs and a quote. The photographs are from the main exhibition hall with frustrating views from above looking east to west and west to east. They only show the silhouette and configuration of Winchester’s display, not its actual contents. The quote is from a souvenir booklet published in 1877 and like the photographs gives you just enough to live in utter frustration. That was until the discovery of the aforementioned rifle, serial number 16139. The quote reads: "The Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven had a rich and extensive display of weapons, consisting of magazine rifles, field, sporting, and target models. The cases containing them were upright, forming three, sides of a square, with projecting counter cases, and in the center an upright, octagonal case…… Another case contained a rifle exquisitely inlaid in gold tracery on blued steel, the floor of the case being a mirror, reflecting the reverse side, and thus exhibiting the whole piece. The exhibit included nearly two hundred guns, representing about fifty different styles. The cost of the cases alone was $3,000, and this represents but a fraction of the value of the exhibit….. At the Exhibition the company received an award on their magazine sporting rifle, the report of the judges characterizing it as 'the best magazine rifle for sporting purposes yet produced'". "Souvenir of the Centennial Exhibition, 1877" published by George D. Curtis, page 89. The only rifle discussed individually in the excerpts is Winchester 1873 serial number 16139 “a rifle exquisitely inlaid in gold tracery on blued steel”. This rifle was discovered by RIAC founder and CEO Patrick Hogan circa 2008 in Spain. The rifle was said to have been presented to Spanish royalty, and it is indeed "exquisitely inlaid in gold tracery on blued steel”. Its factory letter is equally extraordinary: “rifle, octagon, set trigger, Engraved by Young, Monogram on stock” and then three very important dates: “October 19, 1882, Order number 203, Received in the warehouse April 19, 1876, Shipped from the warehouse on May, 6, 1878, order number 11740”. This rifle is photographed in the closing pages of "Magnificent Colt’s" on page 535 by R.L. Wilson. Factory engraved and gold inlaid by Gustave Young serial number 16139 is the exhibition mate to this rifle, number 18264, one of John Ulrich’s great masterpieces. They share two of three identical ledger dates: 1. Received in warehouse: April 19, 1876 (less than one month from the opening of the Centennial Exhibition). 2. Shipped from warehouse: May 6, 1878, order number 11740. One other gun also shares the May 6, 1878 ship date AND the order number 11740 from the ledgers. A casehardened, half octagon Winchester 1873 1 of 1000 serial number 18267 sold by our firm September 2012 lot 1007 $402,000 from the Gateway Collection. The first date, in combination with the quote from 1877 put these rifles together on display for the world to see from May 10th - November 10th, 1876 at the Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition. We feel it is also extremely important to point out the level of embellishment on both rifles is as deluxe as possible. So much so that the factory recognized their importance and recorded the engravers' names for each masterpiece: “engraved by Young” and “engraved by U”. The discovery of these rifles are a seminal event in the field of highly finished Winchester collecting as their factory letters in conjunction with the quote offer up so much more. We know from the quote that the exhibit contained "200 guns and 50 different styles". It has long been a mystery to this writer why several of the published relief engraved Winchester 1866s have long been attributed to the Centennial in older books like Madis, the 1971 Arms Annual or the original "Winchester Engraving" by Wilson without a shred of additional information. Why are their series or blocks of incredibly embellished and ornate 1866s that appear in the 35,000 range, the 79,000 range, 95,000 range, 103,000 range and so on? The Cody records state that only twenty-three records exist on Winchester Model 1866s prior to serial number 125,000. Serial number 35527 is the earliest manufactured in 1870 and serial number 124899 is the latest, manufactured in 1874 . So we inquired on all twenty three records. The results are inconclusive thus far because we have yet to receive all the requests. However, of the eight records that we have received, six of the eight have shipping dates in 1878. Four of the six share the exact date May 6th, 1878 order number 11739. The same date as the two masterpiece 1873's and with consecutive order numbers, likely organized by model. All eight were manufactured in either 1870 or 1872 which means they were maintained by the factory for an extended period of time, no doubt for exhibition. They were certainly on display at the Centennial along with this great Ulrich Masterpiece. Furthermore, relief engraved and gilt Winchester 1866 serial number 107209 (which letters as shipped May 6, 1878) is photographed on page 146 of "Winchester Engraving" by Wilson with attribution to the Centennial Exhibition and states it was subsequently presented to Mexican General Fidencio Hernandez, with his name engraved on the the barrel. Relief engraved and gilt Winchester 1866 rifle serial number 103975 photographed in the 2nd edition of "Winchester Engraving" on page 121 has the inscription “Gorio Rozas. Philadelphia PA Sept. 1876” down the length of the barrel. It is also three numbers apart from another 1866 , serial number 103672 which letters engraved and shipped May 6th, 1878. What does it all mean? That Winchester maintained a stock of exceptional and highly decorated firearms, mostly 1866s that were easier to engrave with a brass frame and virtually obsolete with the improved models of 1873 and 1876. So while the exhibition 1866s are incredibly rare, their 1873 counterparts can be counted with two fingers and both considered masterpieces. It also shows Winchester, like Colt, used exceptionally decorated, high art firearms as presentation pieces to nobles, royals, military men and politicians alike to help secure lucrative military contracts for both firearms and ammunition. The May 6th, 1878, shipping date remains somewhat ambiguous. Paris would hold its third “Exposition Universelle” in the spring/summer of 1878, and its likely that is where these magnificent firearms would travel next. At least fifteen truly great Winchester’s have been discovered abroad over the last century, including the king of them all the “Emperor of Japan Winchester 1892” also by John Ulrich. It’s likely the lion's share of high art Winchesters produced from 1870-1880 and beyond were a part of, or influenced by, Winchester's display at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 and were presented with a purpose all around the world. The accompanying letter confirms the octagon barrel and set trigger as well as “engraved by U”. The factory record also indicates that the rifle was received in the warehouse on April 19, 1876, and shipped on May 6, 1878, and that it was returned to the factory for “engraved and swirls” on order number 25116 dated May 5, 1881. It was at the time we believe the “Marco A. Soto” inlay was added as well as the small swirl patterns on the barrel flats and sight which are a later style, unlike the scroll work and gold Greek key inlay “bands” that we feel were there for the original display in 1876. John Ulrich has twice signed this masterpiece. The first signature or stamp is “J ULRICH” located ahead of the trigger, and the second is a fancy hand cut signature “JU” inside a banner located on the lower tang ahead of the lever catch. Along with the lower tang signature, Ulrich dated his work with the year “1876,” as if we need more evidence to its original commission. It is nearly unheard of for Ulrich or for any of the great 19th century master engravers to date their work. On the barrel sections of relief scrollwork along with gold inlaid Greek key bands appear towards the muzzle and breech and gold inlaid panels terminating with floral spray at both ends surround the two-line Winchester address/King’s improvement patent dates marking and the gold inlaid inscription “MARCO A. SOTO” at the breech. The gilt receiver features near full coverage of scrollwork along with multiple deep relief vignettes. Appearing on the left side are vignettes depicting a grizzly bear and a wild turkey while the side plate has an elk hunting scene. Appearing on the right side are vignettes of a fox and a moose while the side plate has a buffalo hunting scene with the hunter on horseback and a smaller panel depicting a squirrel in a tree. A leaping stag adorns the cartridge elevator. The bear and buffalo panels are similar scenes found on the presentation inscribed Model 1876 no. 14327 presented to Lieutenant General Philip H. Sheridan by his friend General Will E. Strong. This other gold plated J. Ulrich signed masterpiece appears in “The Book of Winchester Engraving” on pages 152-154, “Winchester Engraving” on page 155 and “Antique Arms Annual” on pages 126-127. Many collectors have regarded the Sheridan Model 1876 as “the finest Winchester ever made.” Marco Aurelio Soto (1846-1908) was President of Honduras from August 27, 1876 to October 19, 1883. Soto was a reforming Liberal statesman who never joined the Liberal Party or any party for that matter. He wielded great discipline among the various liberal factions within his country, resulting in ambitious reforms which continued to impact Houdurans well after he left office. Highlights of these achievements included the reorganization of public finances, transfer of civil codes such as marriage, divorce, and education from the jurisdiction of the Catholic Church to secular public institutions; and the establishment of a national library and archives and postal and telegraph service. Soto is credited for paving the way for the Liberal Revolution, a period of liberal reforms in Honduras that lasted until the turn of the century. By the 1870s, Honduras was purchasing Winchester Model 1866s and Model 1873 as part of the country’s effort to upgrade national weaponry. In September 2020, we had the pleasure of selling a pair of gold plated New York panel scene engraved Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 revolvers (nos. 8997 and 9968) inscribed to Soto, formerly of the famed Dr. Gerald Klaz collection. This Model 1873 certainly fits well with Soto’s opulent tastes and was almost certainly given in thanks or persuasion for the contract between Honduras and Winchester. Soto fled Honduras in 1883 for France which is where this rifle was found 130 years later. When the rifle was originally discovered, the buttplate and buttstock had suffered damage from moisture and poor storage. For preservation purposes the buttplate has been restored, and the buttstock repaired.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 11

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Offered here is an extraordinary Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with several sought after special order features confirmed by factory records such as the half magazine, sights, and half octagon barrel. The accompanying factory letter also confirms the 26 inch half octagon barrel in .38 caliber, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, "Vernier and Beach" sights, half magazine tube, and casehardened receiver. The rifle was received in the warehouse on August 8, 1887, and shipped the next day. The rifle is fitted with a combination Beach front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a Vernier tang sight. The casehardened third model receiver features an integral dust cover guide rail and a dust cover featuring serrated finger grip on the rear. The receiver also has the desirable casehardened finish. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester New Haven address/King's improvement patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and "38-CAL." at the breech. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "38 CAL." The lower tang has the serial number. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured "XXX" deluxe checkered walnut. The pistol grip has an ebony insert. The buttstock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate containing a 5-piece cleaning rod. The left side of the lower tang is marked "482 XXX 38." The assembly number "482" as well as the caliber designation "38" are repeated on the stock inlet. The stock inlet is also marked with the letter "P". "482" is also repeated on the buttplate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

Price Realized:

Exceptional Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Navy Model Lever Action Pistol

Lot 12

Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Navy Model Pistol

This Navy Model Lever Action Pistol was manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company c. 1856. This pistol has an eight inch Type I barrel with full rib and integral 20-shot magazine, plain brass frame and two-piece walnut grips. The barrel has a high polish blue finish with crowned muzzle and rounded, fire blue, T-bar spring, brass cone front sight and clam-shell shaped steel follower. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the legend: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEWHAVEN CONN. FEB. 14.1854" in three lines. The plain brass receiver has a small cut-out at the muzzle end of the ejection port, larger crescent cut-out at the rear of the port and simple, dove-tail mounted rear sight. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the butt beneath the grip. The loading lever, hammer and trigger are color casehardened with muted case colors. The loading lever, correctly, lacks a finger spur. "1441" is stamped on the right side of the lever. The hammer has hand-cut knurling on the spur. The walnut grips have a varnished piano finish. "1441" is stamped on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

Price Realized:

Extremely Rare, Documented New Haven Arms Company Iron Frame Henry Lever Action Rifle

Lot 13

New Haven Arms Company Iron Frame Henry Rifle

Iron frame Henry Lever Action Rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company, June 1862. Experts estimate that the New Haven Arms Co., manufactured about 300 Henry rifles with iron frames during the first three months of production (April-June 1862). Serial numbers of the eighty-nine identified iron frame Henry rifles range from 1-393. Collectors have identified seventy-seven brass frame Henry rifles in this same serial number range. Sixteen brass and iron frame Henry rifles in this serial number range have been identified with duplicate serial numbers. The rifle has a blued iron frame, crescent buttplate and octagon barrel with integral 15-round magazine. The hammer, lever and crescent buttplate have a casehardened finish. The straight grain, American walnut stock has a polished "piano" finish. The rifle has the distinctive early production features which include: (1) alternate rear sight dovetail on the receiver, (2) loading lever which lacks the lever latch spur, (3) lower tang with no provision for a lever latch, (4) small diameter brass cartridge follower head, (5) straight, un-beveled, receiver follower slot, (6) half-moon shaped, nickel-silver, front sight blade, (7) rounded buttplate heel, and (8) serial numbers stamped on the shanks of the buttplate screws and the tang screws. The rear sight dovetail on the barrel is fitted with the original, first style, rear sight with 1000 yard center notch and elevator bar with rounded ends. The butt trap contains a four-piece, jointed, hickory cleaning rod. The cleaning rod is the standard configuration furnished with rifles below serial number 4000 with the exception of a non-standard brass tip. The rifle is not fitted with a sling loop or ring hook, which were special order items on early Henry rifles. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS.CO. NEWHAVEN.CT" ahead of the rear sight. This smaller, first style legend utilizes both Roman (serifed) and Gothic (block) letters with the second "NEWHAVEN" in the second line in block letters. The serial number, "287" is stamped: (1) on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver, (2) on the left side of the lower tang underneath the stock, (3) in the upper tang inlet of the stock, (4) inside the heel of the buttplate, and (5) on the shanks of all five buttplate and tang screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. This rifle is identified by serial number in Wiley Sword's "The Historic Henry Rifle" (page 85) as one of the very few known iron frame Henry rifles to have a duplicate serial number as a brass frame. The iron fame Henry rifle is the rarest and most desirable variation of the rare and desirable Henry lever action rifle.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

Price Realized:

Scarce Deluxe Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Lever Action Carbine with Rare 25 Inch Barrel and Checkered Stock

Lot 14

Deluxe Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Carbine

This factory engraved, silver-plated, Volcanic lever action carbine was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. c. 1858. The carbine has the desirable 25-inch blued barrel and integral magazine. The hammer and lever have a casehardened finish. The brass receiver and crescent buttplate are silver plated and are engraved with the large open, scroll work typically found on factory engraved Volcanic pistols and carbines. The straight grain American walnut stock has a high polish "piano" finish. The stock wrist has checkered panels on either side that feature well executed, flat top checkering and double line borders. The carbine has a nickel-silver, flat back, front sight blade. The rear sight is mounted on the carbine receiver and has the distinctive elevation wheel. The magazine follower is the lever-shaped type used on Volcanic carbines. The hammer spur has deep, borderless knurling. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the legend "NEW HAVEN CONN./PATENT FEB. 14. 1854". This legend was adopted after Oliver Winchester reorganized the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company into the New Haven Arms Company in April 1857 and eliminates all references to the Volcanic Company. The serial number is stamped on the right side of the loading lever, the lower right side of the tang beneath the stock, on the top of the stock heel beneath the buttplate, on the inside of the buttplate heel, and on the shank of both hand-fitted buttplate screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. The "2941" assembly number is also stamped on the lower right side of the tang behind the serial number. The Volcanic pistols and carbines were revolutionary firearms. The combination of self-cocking lever action combined with an integral spring loaded magazine and self contained, primed cartridges set the Volcanic carbines and pistols apart from contemporary percussion firearms. Deluxe, factory engraved, silver plated, Volcanic pistols and carbines like this example are scarce, historically significant key pieces in any advanced collection of Winchester lever action rifles. According to the book "Volcanic Firearms" by Lewis and Rutter, fewer than twenty Volcanic carbines are known with 25 inch barrels. Deluxe engraved and silver plated ones are of even greater rarity.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Lot 15

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1889. The accompanying factory letter confirms the octagon barrel in .32 caliber and plain trigger. The rifle was received in the warehouse on March 12, 1889 and shipped the next day. This Model 1873 rifle has a third model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover featuring serrated edges. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail beaded blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight and a tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester New Haven address/King's Improvement patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "32 W.C.F." at the breech. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL." The lower tang has the serial number. The forearm and straight grip stock are nicely figured walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a solid crescent buttplate. The hammer, lever, and buttplate are casehardened. The loading gate is nitre blue. The remaining surfaces are blued.

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Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 16

Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1899 with standard two-line address and "38 W.C.F." on the barrel, three-line model/trademark/patent date on the upper tang, and serial number on the bottom of the receiver. Fitted with dovetailed German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The included factory letter lists a serial number application date of 1 August 1899, confirms the current configuration, and lists receipt at the warehouse on 9 August 1899 and shipment on 24 October 1899 in order number 41968.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 17

Prototype Winchester Spanish Model 1873 Lever Action Musket

This extremely scarce Model 1873 musket was assembled on 19 April 1879 as a prototype for a possible military arm for the Spanish government. In regards to this potential contract, it is said, that no custom demanded and received more special treatment for such little return in sales and business. The receiver is the Second Model pattern with dust cover rail retained by two screws and dust cover with a thumb print grip. Unlike the 1873 muskets that entered full production, with their three barrel bands and jointed cleaning rods, this example only has one barrel band and a forend cap with a special ring on the left to retain the solid cleaning rod. The barrel is marked with the standard two-line address/King's patent marking, Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech (added in 1943), and the model designation on the upper tang. The barrel is fitted with a blade front sight that doubles as a bayonet lug and a military pattern folding ladder rear sight. The loading port on the right side of the receiver was machined slightly longer than standard by the factory, but it was fitted with a standard sized loading gate, as requested by the Spanish government. Mounted with a smooth full-length forearm and straight grip stock with sling swivels and a carbine style buttplate. Includes a socket bayonet. The included Buffalo Bill Historical Center letter that prior to being transferred to them, this rifle was part of the Pugsley Collection which was owned by Olin Corporation's Winchester Gun Museum. Edwin Pugsley was a longtime superintendent at Winchester Repeating Arms Company, as well as an accomplished arms collector. A copy of Pugsley's original collection catalogue card is also included that confirms the configuration of the musket as well as stating that it was refinished by Winchester Repeating Arms Co. in 1943 and presented to him by T.G. Bennett on 2 February 1943. This musket is pictured on p. 202 of "The Winchester Book" by Madis along with the carbine consecutively serialized after it, 33904. Both of these guns are also pictured on p. 509 of "Winchester's Model of 1873 A Tribute: Vol. II" by James Gordon. Gordon states that only 84 of these "Spanish Model" muskets were ever manufactured. Gordon goes on to state that, of those 84, only five are known to have survived, with most being retained in museums, making this an incredibly rare opportunity to add a truly scarce and desirable Winchester variation to your collection!

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Stunning and Important Gustave Young Factory Engraved, Nickel Plated Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 18

Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Carbine

Likely exhibited as part of Winchester's "200 gun" display at the Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 Rock Island Auction Company proudly offers this previously unpublished work of 19th century engraving and die cutting virtuoso Gustave Young. Gustave Young joined Colt in the early 1850's and and spent nearly two decades with the firm in Hartford when in 1868/69 he would depart Hartford for Springfield and join the firm of Smith & Wesson as head of their engraving shop. While Young's work is most typically associated with Colt and Smith & Wesson the demand for his skill combined with the capability of his shop allowed for additional contracts and jobs with other firearms makers. As R.L. Wilson writes in "The Book of Colt Engraving Vol. I" referencing the additional work performed by Young "accounting records show that other clients (under contract with Young), include the Sharps Rifle Co. (Hartford), Smith & Wesson, Charles Parker, the Connecticut Arms and Manufacturing Company, the Wesson Arms Company, and the Meriden Arms Company…Young is also known to have handled a small amount of work for Winchester, in the 1860's and 1870's." One of Young's greatest masterpieces is not a Colt nor a Smith & Wesson but a Winchester 1873 serial number 16139, which actually states in the Cody firearms record "Engraved by Young". This rifle was the centerpiece of Winchester's display at the Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Unfortunately, unlike the famous photograph of Colt's "Pin-Wheel display" from their exhibit, no known published photos exist of Winchester's display. The production of this carbine by serial number and verified by the factory letter place it at the exact time Young would have been working Winchester 1873 serial number 16139 as well as another Winchester 1873 done by Young's own hand serial number 15828, which we now believe was also part of Winchester's Centennial display and sold by our firm September 8th 2018, and photographed on pg. 90 of "Winchester Engraving" by Wilson. The most important aspect of properly identifying Young's hand is not shipping records or the Centennial display thesis but rather the engraving itself, which is unmistakable to the trained eye. Young's use of scrolls and punch dot is entirely unique. His scroll on this carbine, just like you see on Smith & Wessons of the 1870s and beyond, are finished with an element of punctuation. But the big tell is in the panel scenes themselves. The repetition of dogs and hounds (full body or just busts) is synonymous with Young; it is virtually his signature. Hounds heads and dogs are seen over and over again on percussion Colts and Smith & Wessons with variations in body contours, body shapes and nuance in the shading that are identical to this carbine. Reference the famous gold inlaid Colt 1849 serial number 38843 on page 66 of "Firearms Engraving as a Decorative Art" by Harris. Reference the barrel lug, recoil shield and frame of Colt 1851 Navy "The Comstock Navy" photographed on page 116 of "The Colt Book of Engraving Vol. I" pg 116 and later sold by our firm september 7th 2012 as lot 1201 for $276,000. This is the only known Winchester 1866 carbine done by Young and one of two panel scene Winchester's done by Young, the other 1866 Rifle serial number 26283 photographed on page 101 of "The Winchester Book of Engraving" by Wilson. The accompanying factory letter confirms the carbine configuration with factory nickel plating and factory engraving. The carbine was received in the warehouse on May 18, 1876, and shipped the same day. On this carbine the receiver is adorned with broad scrollwork on a stippled background. Each side plate features a circular panel dog scene surrounded by the scrollwork pattern. Flourishes of scrollwork extend to the buttplate and cartridge elevator. The barrel is fitted with a blade front sight integral to the front barrel band and a two leaf rear sight and is stamped with the two-line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight. A saddle ring is mounted on the left side of the receiver. The trapdoor carbine buttplate contains a three piece cleaning rod. The forearm and buttstock are both highly figured deluxe walnut. The underside of the buttstock features a filler plate in the sling swivel base cut out. The serial number is repeated on the stock inlet along with “11/11/11/11” with the last “11” stamped over “4”.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 19

Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1895 with standard two-line address and "38-55" on top of the barrel, three-line model/trademark/patent date on the upper tang, and serial number on the bottom of the receiver. Fitted with dovetailed beaded blade front, three-leaf express rear, and added tang mounted peep sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as the serial number application date of November 12,1895, receipt at the warehouse on 16 December 1895 and shipment on 20 February 1896 in order number 6485.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 WCF

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Lot 20

Civil War New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1864. The rifle has the distinctive Henry brass receiver without the sight dovetail and buttplate with pointed heel. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Henry's patent date/New Haven address legend ahead of the rear sight and the serial number "5310" at the breech. The rifle features several period of use alterations such as the removal of both barrel and stock sling swivels with the stock cut-out inlaid in wood, upper tang tapped for a sight (no filler screws), and added combination Beach front sight and three leaf rear sight (one leaf fixed, two leaves folding). Matching serial numbers are found on the barrel, left side of the lower tang, stock inlet, and buttplate. Most Henry rifles manufactured during the Civil War were privately purchased by Federal soldiers from Midwestern regiments. The firepower of the Henry rifles was valued on the frontier in the years that followed the Civil War. Most Henry rifles were "working guns;" the surviving examples typically exhibit wear associated with years of hard use. Includes an Eric Vaule Military Antiquities advertisement from the December 1978 issue of "Gun Report" listing this rifle and two well-known Civil War Henry related photographs (reprints), 7th Illinois Infantry troops showing off their Henrys and a portrait of a Union army 1st sergeant with his early production Henry.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Lot 21

Fifty Count Box of New Haven Arms Co. .44-100 Ammunition

One 50 count box of New Haven Arms Company .44-100 cartridges. The box has the correct green label which reads, "50 CARTRIDGES/FOR/HENRY'S REPEATING RIFLE,/MANUFACTURED BY THE/NEW HAVEN ARMS CO../NEW HAVEN, CONN./No. 44-100". All cartridges are accounted for in the box.

Antique

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Lot 22

Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 High Wall Schuetzen Rifle

This is an exceptionally attractive example of a Winchester Model 1885 Schuetzen target rifle. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 30 inch, no. 4 octagon barrel, Schuetzen set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, mid-range Vernier peep sight, wind gauge front sight, no rear sight, Winchester A5 telescope with no. 2 mount, Helm buttplate, cheek piece, spur finger lever, and palm rest. The rifle was received in the warehouse on December 2, 1909 and shipped the same day. The no. 4 barrel is marked with the two-line Winchester New Haven address and patent date marking as well as "32-40" at the breech on the upper left flat. The lower tang has the patent date marking and serial number. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are "X" deluxe walnut. The buttstock features a hard rubber Winchester grip cap, cheekpiece and Helm buttplate. A tuning fork palm rest is mounted on the underside of the forearm. The left side of the lower tang is marked with a scratched out assembly number along with "X U.S." The left side of the upper tang is marked "6788 X U.S." The assembly number "6788" is repeated on the buttstock under the buttplate and on the buttplate.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Attractive Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot .45-70 Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 23

Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle

Manufactured in 1892 with an attractive color casehardened action in the desirable .45-70 cartridge. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 30 inch, no. 3 octagon barrel in .45-70 caliber, plain trigger, "X Stock" and shotgun butt. The rifle was received in the warehouse on April 29, 1892 and shipped the next day. The no. 3 barrel is fitted with a dovetail beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight and is marked on the top flat with the two-line New Haven address ahead of the rear sight and "45-70" at the breech. The lower tang has the patent date marking and serial number. The receiver as noted was finished in the very desirable "color casehardened" finish which was used until the early 1900s. The checkered forearm and straight grip stock are deluxe walnut. The lower tang lacks an assembly number and a select walnut marking; however, the X deluxe walnut does letter as mentioned above. The buttstock is fitted with a special order steel shotgun buttplate.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 24

Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

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

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Excellent Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action Takedown Rifle in .33 W.C.F. with Ammunition

Lot 25

Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1902, according to the Winchester Arms Collectors Association. Standard markings including the "nickel steel" barrel marking. Fitted with raised Lyman beaded blade front, receiver mounted 5A peep, and factory elevation adjustable notch rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester shotgun buttplate. Includes three plastic wrapped boxes of .33 W.C.F. ammunition that have been opened but appear to contain their full compliment of 20 cartridges.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Exceptional Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in .22 Short with Desirable Casehardened Receiver

Lot 26

Winchester Model 1890 Rifle with Casehardened Receiver

Manufactured in 1899 as a Second Model takedown with the desirable, early, casehardened receiver, which were only standard until 1901. The top barrel flat has the two-line Winchester address and the "22 SHORT" caliber marking at the breech. The three-line trademark, model, and patent information is marked on the upper tang, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a beaded blade front sight and elevation adjustable notch rear sight. It is mounted with a twelve-groove slide handle and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 S

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Lot 27

Special Order Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1916. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, early seventh style barrel inscription without the caliber notation in the roll, Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, "22 W.R.F." caliber marking on upper left flat at the breech, Third Model receiver with exposed locking lugs, "W.R.F." marking on front of receiver, standard markings on the upper tang, and matching numbers on the receiver and lower tang. The receiver, trigger guard assembly, and buttplate are finished in bright nickel with the barrel, magazine, hammer, and trigger in traditional blue. Fancy birds eye maple 12 groove slide handle and smooth pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber grip cap and crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "504 M", and the end of the buttstock and inside of the buttplate are marked with matching assembly number "504".

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 WRF

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Attractive Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Target Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 28

Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 High Wall Target Rifle

The accompanying factory letter confirms the 32 inch, no. 4, half octagon matted barrel in .38-55 caliber, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock with Swiss buttplate and cheek piece, no rear seat, and mid-range and wind gauge sights. The rifle was received in the warehouse on July 13, 1891 and shipped the next day. The matted no. 4 barrel is fitted with a wind gauge adjustable front sight with spirit level and is marked with the two-line New Haven address on the top flat and "38-55" on the upper left flat at the breech. The matted barrel is a rare special order feature. According to Winchester expert and author George Madis, "Matted barrels were produced in very limited numbers" (see "The Winchester Book," page 595). The receiver has the very desirable "color casehardened" finish which was used until the early 1900s and is equipped with a set trigger. The lower tang has the patent date marking and serial number. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe walnut. The buttstock has a Swiss cheek piece and a nickel plated Swiss buttplate.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55 WCF

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Documented Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle in Very Scarce .50 Eley Express with Factory Letter

Lot 29

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall .50 Eley Express Rifle

The accompanying factory letter states the rifle was received in the warehouse on April 28, 1905 and shipped on May 2, 1905 with a 30 inch, no. 3 round barrel in .45 Eley (likely a factory clerical error as the rifle is chambered in .50 Eley Express, also known as .500 Express), plain trigger, express sights and shotgun butt. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail beaded blade front sight, two leaf rear and tang mounted peep sight with eye disk. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and a Winchester factory proof followed by “50 ELEY EX.” at the breech. The left side of the barrel at the breech is marked “500 EX 1326-340.” British proofs appear on the barrel, receiver and breechblock. The majority of the High Walls chambered in .50 Eley caliber were intended for the British colonies, especially India. The buttstock is fitted with a special order steel buttplate.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 50 Eley Express

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Outstanding Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 WRF

Lot 30

Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in .22 WRF

Manufactured in 1904. Beaded blade front and filler block in the rear sight dovetail, two-line address and patent date marking on top barrel flat, second model takedown receiver with hidden locking lugs, "WRF" marking on front face of receiver, smooth trigger, casehardened checkered hammer, and flip up adjustable peep sight on the upper tang. Twelve groove slide handle and smooth straight grip stock with casehardened crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 WRF

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Lot 31

Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in .22 Short

The included factory letter confirms the serial number, .22 short caliber, and August 17, 1898 date of shipment. Replacement (1904 patent) Winchester beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, first style barrel inscription, "22 SHORT" on top flat at the breech, Winchester proofs correctly absent, correct early style magazine tube without collar, casehardened Second Model receiver with hidden locking lugs, and standard three-line maker, model, and patent marking on the upper tang. 12 groove slide handle and plain walnut straight grip stock with casehardened crescent buttplate.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF Short

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Documented Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper Carbine with Very Scarce 15 Inch Barrel, Factory Letter, ATF Exemption Letter, and Additional Documents

Lot 32

Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Trapper Carbine

Manufactured in 1883 as a Third Model 1873 "trapper" carbine with integral dust cover rail, dust cover with serrations at the rear, and saddle ring and staple on the left of the receiver. The included factory letter lists the carbine with a scarce 15 inch barrel and half magazine when received at the warehouse on 26 December 1883 and shipped the next day with five other guns to order number 9791, with the special note "consigned". The included 1992 dated U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives letter lists this specific carbine by serial number as being removed from the NFA (National Firearms Act) and classified as an antique. The barrel has the standard two-line address/King's patent marking, model designation on the upper tang, and serial number on the lower tang. Fitted with a period modified pinned/block blade front sight, similar to those on standard carbines, and a standard folding ladder rear sight, as well as the special order half magazine. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor carbine buttplate (cleaning rod not included). George Madis states in "The Winchester Book" that only 36.6% of the total Model 1873 production were carbines, and of these only one out of every 1,600 had a shorter than standard barrel, and one out of every 270 had a special length magazine, making this trapper exceptionally scarce. Also included is documentation indicating that this carbine was formerly part of the Robert Wyatt collection.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine with Desirable 15 Inch Barrel

Lot 33

Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine

Manufactured in 1926 with standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Fitted with pinned German silver blade front and folding ladder rear sights, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. Includes a letter from Lewis E. Yearout describing the exemption process. This carbine is listed by serial number by the BATFE as exempt from the National Firearms Act and classified as a "curio or relic" in the "Curios or Relics List."

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Desirable Documented Early Production Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 34

Antique Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1893, the second year of production, with standard markings. Fitted with blade front and folding ladder rear sights and a saddle ring and staple on the left of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as receipt at the warehouse on 21 July 1893 and shipment on 8 September 1893.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in .45-70 W.C.F.

Lot 35

Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1906 with standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, a special order half magazine, and saddle ring on the left of the receiver. Fitted with pinned beaded blade front (bead absent), rear dovetail filler (replacement), and tang mounted peep sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a special order checkered steel shotgun buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70 WCF

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Lot 36

Winchester Deluxe Style Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1903 with standard Winchester markings including the "nickel steel" barrel marking and the matted section on top of the receiver. It is fitted with Lyman blade front (top of the blade broken off), elevation adjustable notch rear, and receiver mounted Lyman peep sights. Mounted with a finely figured schnabel tip forearm with ebony insert and factory style "H" pattern checkering, and a highly figured walnut straight grip oil finished stock with a hard rubber Winchester shotgun buttplate. The stock is marked "95" in the inlet. No factory letter is available to confirm the configuration.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 35 WCF

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Lot 37

Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun

Manufactured in 1896. Single bead sight on the barrel with a 2 5/8 inch chamber and choke measuring modified. Standard "WRACO" monogram on the left side of the casehardened receiver and the lower tang is marked "329" under the stock that has "329" repeated on the butt. Single diamond, non-factory checkered, two-piece slab forend and non-factory checkered pistol grip stock with checkered iron buttplate and 13 inch length of pull.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 38

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1903 with standard markings. Fitted with dovetailed German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 39

Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1905. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two line address ahead of the rear sight and "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 upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886/WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK." 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. 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. The accompanying factory letter verifies the rifle configuration, caliber, round barrel, plain trigger, 1/2 magazine, shotgun butt, that it was received in the warehouse on December 28, 1905, and shipped out to order number 50702 on August 1, 1906.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Lot 40

Winchester Model 1901 10 Gauge Lever Action Shotgun

Manufactured in 1905 with standard markings including "WRACO" monogram and Winchester factory proofs on the barrel and receiver, brass bead front sight, 2 7/8 inch chamber, full choke, 13 inch length of pull, and mounted with a smooth two slab forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate. The Model 1901 was a strengthened version of the Model 1887 offered in 10 gauge only.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 10

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Fine Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .44 W.C.F.

Lot 41

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .44 W.C.F.

Manufactured in 1883 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. Standard two-line barrel address/King's patent marking, model designation on the upper tang, and serial number on the lower tang. Fitted with dovetailed German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 42

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Carbine

This is an excellent example of a Winchester Model 1892 Carbine that was manufactured in 1924. The carbine has a round barrel, full-length magazine and steel carbine buttplate. The barrel, magazine, receiver and buttplate are blued. The hammer and loading lever have a casehardened finish. The straight grain walnut stock and forearm have a satin varnish finish. The carbine is fitted with a Lyman "DB" receiver sight with locking lever and folding peep made specifically for the Model 1892 Winchester. A blank is fitted in the rear sight dovetail on the barrel. The carbine has a steel front sight blade mounted on the barrel block. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884." between the barrel band and the rear sight dovetail. The caliber "25-20 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the left side of the barrel between the rear sight dovetail and the receiver. Oval "W/P" Winchester proof marks are stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 92/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT OFF & FGN." in three lines. The serial number is located on the underside of the receiver. The left side of the rear sight is stamped with the Lyman running deer trade-mark followed by "LYMAN'S PAT. JUNE 25.95".

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

Price Realized:

Antique Winchester Model 1890 Casehardened Solid Frame Slide Action Rifle Serial Number 2000

Lot 43

Winchester Model 1890 Casehardened Solid Frame Rifle

Manufactured in 1891 as an early First Model. The barrel has the early "broken D" variation of the two-line Winchester address seen on serial numbers from 1 to approximately 11,000-14,000 and the "22 SHORT" caliber marking on the top flat. The upper tang is marked with the standard First Model three-line trademark/model designation/patent date marking and the lower tang has the early slanted serial number. The early 24 3/8 inch octagon barrel is fitted with a beaded blade front sight and notch rear sight. The casehardened receiver correctly lacks the takedown screw, hammer has the early fine bordered checkering with arched bottom, and the trigger is correctly smooth. It is mounted with a 12-groove slide handle and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 S

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Lot 44

Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle in .22 LR

Manufactured circa 1934, according to the Winchester Arms Collector's Association. With dovetailed beaded blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sight, standard round barrel markings, Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, matching serial numbers on the receiver and lower tang, non-factory applied "WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK" roll marking visible on left side of receiver, third Model receiver with exposed locking lugs, three-line trademark marking on upper tang, and checkered hammer. Short 12 groove slide handle and plain straight grip stock with blue steel crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Lot 45

Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle in .22 Long

Manufactured in 1924 and subsequently custom upgraded to current configuration. King beaded blade front and Winchester elevation adjustable notch rear sights, eighth style barrel inscription, Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, Third Model receiver with exposed locking lugs, and matching numbers on the receiver and lower tang. XX fancy figured, checkered slide handle and pistol grip stock with hard rubber Winchester grip cap, and blue steel crescent buttplate. The checkered slide handle is one of the rarer special order options found on the Model 90 rifle. The left side of the lower tang is marked "17055 XX" identifying the assembly number and grade of wood, and the end of the buttstock is non-factory marked "90/17055".

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 L

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Lot 46

Winchester Model 1890 and 1906 Tool Room Parts Display

This scarce and desirable set of Winchester tool room parts and gauges was assembled for development and standardization in production of the Model 1890, and subsequently the Model 1906, slide action rifles. These pieces would have been used to ensure that manufacturing tolerances and interchangeability of parts was maintained. These sorts of tool room sets were extremely valuable during production as they established the standard to which all other parts should be held. Many of these pieces are tagged with notes directly from the tool room at the Winchester factory detailing what the pieces are and changes that have been made during development. Includes one receiver of the later takedown pattern with a short section of barrel attached, four additional short barrel sections, a longer 20 1/2 inch barrel section marked "MOD./1906", six bolts in various stages of completion, two bolt carriers, two magazines, a metal "M 06" marked slide handle, multiple cartridge stops from both models with tags listing development changes, an "original" and "new model" 1890 trigger, two firing pins, various springs, and a plethora of other small parts. The entire set of parts is contained in a hardwood, glass-topped, display case with tags attached to many of the pieces.

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

Lot 47

Antique Winchester Model 1886 Rifle in Scarce .38-70 W.C.F.

Manufactured in 1895 with standard markings and casehardened receiver. Out of the total production of 156,599 Model 1886 rifles, only approximately 1,167 were chambered in this scarce caliber. Fitted with dovetailed German silver blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration of the rifle as well as receipt at the warehouse on 24 August 1895 and shipment on 2 July 1896.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-70 WCF

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Lot 48

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1928 with standard markings. Fitted with pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, and a saddle ring and staple on the left of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 49

Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1899 with standard markings. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .30 caliber with a 26 inch barrel, fancy checkered walnut stock, a hard rubber shotgun buttplate, and oil finish when received at the warehouse on 4 October 1899 and shipped the same day. Fitted with pinned beaded blade front, filler rear, and receiver mounted Lyman peep sight. Mounted with a finely figured checkered forearm with ebony tip insert, "WAE" carved in the bottom, and straight grip stock with checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 U.S.

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Early Production Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in .38 W.C.F.

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Early Production Winchester Model 1892 Rifle in .38 W.C.F.

Manufactured in 1893, the second year of production with standard markings. Fitted with dovetailed German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights, and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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