Lot 6: Winchester Rifle and Colt Revolver Attributed to Texas Ranger
Auction Date: February 15, 2018
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibited Winchester Rifle and Colt Revolver Attributed to Texas Ranger Marvin "Red" Burton
A) Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
In an included Sept. 16, 2017, dated email Craig Ferguson states that his father, Harold Ferguson, purchased these two guns from Texas Ranger Marvin "Red" Burton (1885-1970). Burton was married to Harold's cousin and was appointed as a Ranger in 1922. He helped control a crowd of 5,000 people at the last legal hanging in Texas and was "instrumental in cleaning up" the town of Borger. Also with Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Waco, TX paperwork showing that both guns were exhibited at the museum. "A" was manufactured in 1890. Consignor states that initials carved on the wood are for the people Burton killed or put into jail. .
B) Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Holster
OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
Manufactured in 1909. With Mexican double loop holster.
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