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Lot 3026: Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Rifle

Attractive Johnny Weyerts Game Scene Engraved and Inlaid Roger Kurtz Custom Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Two Barrel Set Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Lot 3026: Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Rifle

Attractive Johnny Weyerts Game Scene Engraved and Inlaid Roger Kurtz Custom Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Two Barrel Set Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Estimated Price: $20,000 - $30,000
Price Realized:
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Attractive Johnny Weyerts Game Scene Engraved and Inlaid Roger Kurtz Custom Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Two Barrel Set Rifle with Case

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1894
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38-55 WCF
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1967
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling.
Description:

As "the ultimate lever gun" for over a century, the Model 1894 has truly become the most famous and popular sporting rifle of all time. This incredible cased two barrel takedown set comes from The Tom Selleck Collection. The included letter from Tom Selleck reads: "I was happy to see the positive response to the 'Roger Kurtz Custom Order' Winchester 1873 Deluxe #37643" sold by Rock Island Auction in August 2023. "As I said at the time, Roger is one of our best master gun makers and having passed on, his work should always be celebrated. So I am proud to offer a spectacular example of his work, a Winchester 'Custom Order' 1894 Deluxe, engraved, two-barrel rifle Serial #290121 engraved by master engraver Johnny Weyerts. The oak and leather case was built for the rifle by master case-maker Ray Sterck. All the parts are original and it was done just as if it came from the Winchester factory. It has all the bells and whistles and is good to go. Thanks, [signed] Tom Selleck" The receiver, which was manufactured in 1905, was subsequently decorated with floral scrollwork surrounded by dot and zig-zag line borders. The right side of the receiver has the addition of a circular vignette depicting a buck in a woodland scene. The scrollwork and borders are similar to the ornamentation found the Winchester factory No. 9 pattern. Flourishes of scrollwork extend to the lever, hammer, takedown collar, forend cap, and barrel at the muzzle and breech. Even the mount to the Lyman receiver sight is engraved. Single platinum bands are inlaid on the barrel at the breech and muzzle. The extra 26 inch octagon barrel in .30 WCF is engraved and inlaid to match. Both barrels are fitted with a combination Beach front sight, a "W" marked filler block in the rear sight dovetail, and a sling eyelet mounted on the underside of the forend cap and are marked with the two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight dovetail, respective caliber designation and Winchester factory oval proof at the breech, and nickel steel marking on the upper left flat. An additional Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on top of the receiver. The receiver is fitted with double set triggers. The upper tang has the three-line model/trademark information. The highly figured deluxe walnut forearm and straight grip stock feature "H" pattern checkering, and the buttstock is fitted with a hard rubber Winchester shotgun buttplate. The right side of the lower tang is marked "RS" and is the only marking on the tangs under the stock. The stock inlet carries the assembly number "121." The case features a Winchester leather label on the interior and contains an oiler and container. Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally custom embellished and upgraded to current configuration by Roger Kurtz retaining 95% plus of the blue finish with thinning on the magazine tube and some mild high edge wear. The hammer and lever retain 95% of the case colors. The wood is excellent with a few scattered minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The extra .30 WCF barrel is also excellent with 95% plus of the blue finish and crisp forearm checkering. The case is excellent.



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