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Lot 3629: L. Sherman Highly Embellished Winchester Model 53 Rifle

L. Sherman Signed Highly Embellished Engraved, Gold and Platinum Inlaid and Relief Carved Winchester Model 53 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .44-40 WCF

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Lot 3629: L. Sherman Highly Embellished Winchester Model 53 Rifle

L. Sherman Signed Highly Embellished Engraved, Gold and Platinum Inlaid and Relief Carved Winchester Model 53 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .44-40 WCF

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $11,000
Price Realized:
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L. Sherman Signed Highly Embellished Engraved, Gold and Platinum Inlaid and Relief Carved Winchester Model 53 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .44-40 WCF

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 53
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44 WCF
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1170
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 261
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Originally manufactured in 1925, the second year of production, and later highly embellished by L. Sherman who has signed the left side of the receiver. The receiver features a profusely engraved floral scroll pattern on a stippled background, gold inlaid scroll bordering and inlaid big game scenes of two caribou in gold in a forest on the left side, a polar bear in silver in an arctic scene and a muskox in gold on the underside. The lever, hammer, takedown collar, forend cap and barrel at the breech and muzzle are embellished to match. Discreetly Birmingham proofed. It is fitted with a beaded blade front sight, a folding two leaf rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight with engraved base. The highly figured walnut forearm and straight grip stock feature a fine leaf and vine carved motif with the addition of fine checkering on the wrist. The buttstock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as elaborately custom embellished by L. Sherman, retaining 99% plus of the custom blue finish and very limited light handling evidence. Mechanically excellent.



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