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LOT 3088
Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-90 W.C.F. - Serial no. 80277, 45-90 WCF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1893. Standard two-line address in front of the rear sight and “45-90 W.C.F.” on the top of the barrel at
the breech, model designation on the upper tang, and two-line patent marking and serial number on the lower tang. Fitted with combination front, elevation
adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, and tang mounted peep sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very good, showing a mixture of traces of the original blue with a plum-brown patina, and dark patterns of the original case colors with the balance mostly a brown- grey patina and some patches of mild oxidation and light pitting scattered throughout. The wood is also very good with a minor chip in the right and significant gouge in the left of the forearm, and otherwise some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3089
Fine Antique
Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in .38-55 W.C.F. - Serial no. 35155, 38-55 WCF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1898 with the standard two-line address on the top barrel flat, the three-line model/trademark/patent dates on the upper tang, and the
serial number on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a Lyman combination front sight, elevation adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, and Marble tang
mounted peep sight. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel, 70% plus of the original blue on the frame, and 40% of the original case colors on the lever and hammer with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily on the buttplate, edges, and high spots. The wood is also fine with some light scratches and dings scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
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LOT 3090
Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .44 W.C.F - Serial no. 157542A, 44 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1884 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. Two-line address/King’s patent marking and “44 CAL” on the top barrel flat, model designation on the upper tang, serial number on the lower tang, and “44 CAL.” faintly on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. Fitted with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included). CONDITION: Very good, retains 45% of the original blue finish and traces of case color patterns with the balance having thinned to a mostly smooth brown-grey patina and some scattered small patches of light pitting. The magazine tube has two dents visible on the bottom. The wood is also fine with minor dings and scratches scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3091 Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 354101B, 32 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1890 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edge. It has standard markings including the two-line Winchester address/ King’s patent marking on the upper barrel flat. It is fitted with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good, retains 20% of the original blue finish, primarily in sheltered areas, with the balance having thinned to a mottled grey patina, some scattered speckling of dark oxidation on the barrel and magazine, and very light pitting at the muzzle. The revarnished wood is good with a semicircular hairline crack in the left of the wrist and otherwise scattered minor handling marks throughout. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500