Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #75
  • Lot #3074
Lot #3073
Lot #3075

Lot 3074: Winchester - 1905-Rifle

Scarce Documented Early Production Winchester Deluxe Model 1905 Self-Loading Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Lot 3074: Winchester - 1905-Rifle

Scarce Documented Early Production Winchester Deluxe Model 1905 Self-Loading Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Scarce Documented Early Production Winchester Deluxe Model 1905 Self-Loading Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1905-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 35 WIN S.L.
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: highly figured checkered
Item Views: 950
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 44
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1905. Dovetailed beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear sporting sights. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent dates followed by "35 CAL" ahead of the rear sight. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with the Winchester oval "WP" proof at the breech. The action has the standard detachable box magazine and a checkered push button safety. The upper tang is fitted with a short range peep sight. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the receiver and trigger guard. Mounted on a nicely figured fancy walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with multi-point checkering, hard rubber grip cap, and a checkered Winchester buttplate. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, checkered pistol grip stock, that it was received in the warehouse on December 7, 1905, and "No shipping date given".

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 97% plus bright original high polish blue finish remaining showing some mild muzzle and edge wear and some light flaking and a few minor scratches on the receiver. The wood is very fine, showing some scattered minor chips in the finish, dents and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #751: First Year Production Winchester Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Rifle

    Lot #441: Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Scarce Long Barrel

    Lot #1057: Early Production U.S. Inland Mfg. Div. M1 Carbine

    Lot #737: Winchester Model 1892 Deluxe Takedown Lever Action Rifle

    Lot #94: British Proofed Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1905 Rifle

    Lot #971: Early Production Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver with Long Barrel