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Lot 2037: Lottie Aldridge Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Short Rifle

"Lottie Aldridge 101" Inscribed, Panel Scene Engraved, and Gilded Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Short Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Lot 2037: Lottie Aldridge Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Short Rifle

"Lottie Aldridge 101" Inscribed, Panel Scene Engraved, and Gilded Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Short Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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"Lottie Aldridge 101" Inscribed, Panel Scene Engraved, and Gilded Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Short Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 20 inch octagon
Finish: blue/gold/nickel
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1554
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1917. The rifle features a shortened barrel and magazine tube, "Lottie" and "Aldridge" inscribed to the sides of the dust cover rail, "101" inscribed above the hammer, a Native American scene on the right, and a cowgirl on the left. "The 101 Ranch" by Collings and England, quotes “Lottie Aldridge, of Greeley, Colorado, is addicted to lying flat on her horse’s back and firing a Winchester at hordes of imaginary savages." She is also mentioned in other publications about the ranch's Wild West show, including that she was part of the show in England in 1912.

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