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LOT 1045
Historic Documented
Winchester Prototype
Model 1902 Single Shot Bolt Action Pistol with Relief Carved Stock Attributed to U.S. Army
General Abel Davis - Serial no. 3, 22 S L cal., 11 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. One of less than an estimated 100 prototype pistols based on the Model 1900/1902 rifle action and manufactured during the early 1900s as Winchester explored the idea of making a
single shot pistol based on the actions of these popular rifles. It has standard Model 1902 rifle markings on the barrel, Winchester factory oval
proofs on the barrel and bolt, and is fitted with blade front and notch rear sights. The stock is carved with floral motifs. Madis discusses the previously mentioned
prototype pistols in “The Winchester Book”. It is possible that some of these prototypes were retained by factory employees. The consignor notes that this specific pistol was presented to U.S. Army Brigadier General Abel Davis, recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross and Medal for actions in World War I, before being passed down to
his son and grandson.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original blue finish with some scattered speckling of rough dark and brown oxidation, concentrated heavier around the muzzle. The wood is also very fine
with some light handling marks scattered throughout and crisp carving. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
General Abel Davis
LOT 1046
Rare Special Order Half Nickel Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 Long Rifle - Serial no. 840710, 22 LR cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue/nickel finish, walnut stock. This is an attractive example of one of the last Model 90’s assembled by the factory with script tang marking. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights, tenth style barrel inscription, Winchester “WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, Third Model receiver with exposed locking lugs, full nickel plated finish on the receiver, breech bolt, and buttplate, blue hammer and trigger,
standard markings on the upper tang, and matching numbers on the lower tang and receiver. 12 groove slide handle and straight grain, plain walnut
straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine with 90% original blue on the barrel, thinning on the barrel, scattered light surface pitting (most visible at the muzzle), and slide retraction marks on the slide bar. The receiver has 97% plus original bright nickel plated finish with some scattered darker spotting and handling marks. The wood is excellent with some small dings and scattered light spotting on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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some oxidation on top of receiver and breech bolt. The refinished wood is also very fine with some small scattered dings, and edge wear and mild brown patina on the refinished buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1048 Attractive Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in .22 Short - Serial no. 157359, 22 RF Short cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Receiver manufactured in 1903. Replacement (post-1911) barrel with tenth style inscription, beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, restamped “WP” proof on barrel at the breech, magazine tube with reinforcing collar, Second Model casehardened receiver with hidden locking lugs,
and three-line maker, model, and patent marking on the upper tang. 12 groove slide handle and plain walnut straight grip stock with casehardened crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally refurbished. The receiver exhibits 95% vibrant case colors with some
mild edge wear, and thin coat of protective varnish. The wood is also very fine with some small dings and scratches, an most of the original colors on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1047 Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in .22 Long - Serial no. 345967A, 22 L cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1908. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable sporting notch rear sights, fifth style barrel inscription, “22 LONG” caliber marking on the upper left flat at the breech, Third Model receiver with exposed locking lugs, checkered hammer and smooth trigger, standard markings on the upper
tang, and matching serial numbers on the lower tang and receiver. 12 groove slide handle and plain walnut straight grip stock with blue steel crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine with 90% plus original blue finish remaining, some scattered light spotting, mild edge wear, cycling marks on the slide bar and receiver rails, and