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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 317226, 32 W.S. cal., 26 inch half octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1905 with special order half octagon barrel marked with the standard two-line address/ patent date, two-line nickel steel marking, and
“32 W.S.” at the breech. The barrel and receiver are also marked with
factory oval proofs at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three line model/trademark
marking, and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. The left side of the lower tang is marked “1716 CF”, while the toe of the buttplate and stock under the buttplate are marked “1617”. Fitted with dovetailed combination front, elevation adjustable “SMOKELESS” marked notch rear, and
tang mounted peep sights. Mounted with a straight grain, checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and crescent buttplate. The included factory letter states the rifle was received in the
warehouse on September 22, 1906 and shipped on September 24 with a half octagon barrel in .32 WS, plain
ered pistol grip stock, half magazine and takedown configuration, and was returned to the factory for repair on August 30, 1911.
ish, faint traces of original case color patterns, and 30% original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance mostly a mottled dark grey-
wood is very good with a few scattered light dings and scratches, and a small repair in the bottom of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 8,500 - 14,000
LOT 30
Desirable Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .22 Long Caliber - Serial no. 508723B, 22 L cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1896 as a Third Model, the barrel has the two-line address/King’s patent marking and caliber marking at the breech and on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the serial number is on the lower tang. Fitted with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable
buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Winchester manufactured
approximately 19,552 Model 1873s in .22 short or .22 long between 1884 and 1904.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% of the original blue finish and strong traces of the original case colors on the hammer and lever with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina and some scattered minor dings. The wood is fine with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
trigger, plain, check CONDITION: Fine, retains 75% original blue fin brown patina. The lightly reoiled
LOT 31
Excellent Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action NRA Musket - Serial no. 65027, 30-03 cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1912. These N.R.A. muskets were made to comply with the specifications of the National Rifle Association of America’s “any military arm” matches with special 24 inch barrels, Krag style rear sights, and special flat buttplates. It has standard markings including a Winchester factory oval proof on the receiver ring above the “30/1903” caliber marking. “NRA” is stamped on the left side of the chamber. Fitted with a beaded
blade W.F. Sheard front sight and a folding ladder rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards. Mounted with a finger grooved forearm
and
straight grip stock with the flat NRA style buttplate. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance and a couple patches of pitting. The wood is very fine with a
series of minor dings on the underside of the forearm, otherwise minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 3,750 - 5,500
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