Auction No. 104 - Session 1
Saturday, November 22, 2014 | 10:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 104 - Session 1
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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 700 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 National Match Rifle
Lot # 151 (Sale Order: 151 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #333432, 30-06, 24" standard weight barrel with a bright minty bore. This is an extremely crisp example of the National Match Model 70. This rifle features the uncheckered marksman stock and standard barrel with low profile front ramp with dovetail, not cut for sight hood. The rifle features a Lyman 48WH receiver sight and a Lyman 77R globe target front sight along with scope blocks mounted in factory holes. The condition of this rifle is wonderful with the metal surfaces retaining 99% strong original blue overall and with the Marksman stock retaining virtually all of its original finish and shows no notable dings or handling marks. The forend features a factory handstop rail and handstop along with a sling swivel; corresponding factory swivel is in toeline of stock. The bolt is factory electric-pencil numbered to the rifle on underside. A fabulous 1955 production National Match rifle that would be virtually impossible to upgrade from. (16652-16) {C&R}
Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Carbine
Lot # 152 (Sale Order: 152 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #21264, 30-06, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This pre-war carbine features the early polished action and is sighted with Lyman brass bead front sight mounted in integral ramp and Winchester 22G rear sight. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle and features the early knurled safety. The condition is lovely with the metal surfaces retaining about 97% original blue with only real loss being a little thinning on the triggerguard and a couple very minor light scratches on the floorplate. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates about excellent with 97% original finish and just some very light handling marks. The rifle is equipped with original factory sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. A very fine 1939 production Model 70 carbine. (16652-14) {C&R}
Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Rifle
Lot # 153 (Sale Order: 153 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #6883, 270 Win, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very fine 1937 production standard grade rifle. This rifle features the early polished action and is sighted with a silver blade front and Winchester 22G rear sight. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle and features the early knurled safety. The condition of the rifle is wonderful. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue finish overall. The pistolgrip walnut stock features the early style fine checkering, factory sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. The stock rates excellent with 98% original finish remaining and a few light handling marks, most notably a couple of soft scratches on the right side of stock below bolt. A very fine and early pre-war plain Jane model 70 rifle. (16652-8) {C&R}
Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bull Gun
Lot # 154 (Sale Order: 154 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #22353, 300 H&H, 28" heavy barrel with a bright minty bore. This rifle features the marksman stock with factory handstop rail with handstop and sling swivel. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered on underside and features the early knurled safety. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman 77 globe target front mounted on block and a Lyman 48WH receiver sight along with factory scope blocks; the stock is factory notched to accommodate the receiver sight. The condition of the rifle is wonderful with the metal surfaces retaining 98 - 99% original blue overall with early polished action. The stock rates excellent as well with 99% original finish and just a few minor handling marks present. A super Bull Gun manufactured in 1939. (16652-18) {C&R}
U.S. Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver
Lot # 155 (Sale Order: 155 of 711)
Low Estimate: 10,000High Estimate: 15,000
serial #82080, 45 Colt, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows only one small spot of pitting. The barrel is primarily a brown and streaked pewter patina with some generous traces of colors, especially on the front sight and the areas adjacent to it. The ejector rod housing toned to pewter and brown along its outer edge, the bull's-eye ejector rod head is very slightly bent, the bottom of the barrel showing very good "DFC" inspectors marking. The cylinder is a similar smooth plum and dull gunmetal gray with some traces of blue within the flutes, also with scattered oxidation staining and the oddly scattered minor pit here and there. The frame is a mottled smoky case-hardened patina with some minor oxidation staining and some generous traces of colors in the protected areas, the "U.S." marking on its left side still excellent. Both the backstrap and grip frame are primarily toned to a plum and pewter also with generous traces of original blue atop the backstrap and at the root of the guard. The trigger is primarily a plum brown at this point but the hammer shows some vibrant case colors in the protected area normally hidden by the frame. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good plus to very near excellent and is unmolested showing honest wear along the edges of the butt and with slightly faint but still very legible left and right side cartouches, the right side David Clark's, the left side John E. Greer with an 1882 date. The grip is numbered to the frame on the interior in antique ink pen and the bottom of butt has a "DFC" inspectors mark. All of the numbers are matching including the cylinder which is also "DFC" marked. The gun times well and locks up properly. Really a very nice example manufactured in 1882. (36520-2478) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Colt Bisley Flattop Revolver
Lot # 156 (Sale Order: 156 of 711)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #243119, 455 Eley, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rare Colt revolver remains in very fine condition. The metal surfaces retain about 90 Ð 95% original blue finish with most loss being on outer edge of ejector rod housing and due to some light flaking on the cylinder. The hammer retains strong original color case-hardened finish while the trigger retains strong original fire blue finish. The checkered hard rubber grips rate excellent with no chips present. The revolver cycles and locks up tight and crisp. These revolvers are quite scarce, the 455 Eley is the most common caliber in the flattop Bisley and there were only 196 of them made in this caliber. A rare and desirable Colt Single Action Army revolver. (16520-2038) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Colt New Service Target Model Revolver
Lot # 157 (Sale Order: 157 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #53361, 44 Russian, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. Revolver features a tall bead front sight and adjustable "U" notch rear with checkered gripstraps and trigger. The condition of the revolver is wonderful with metal surfaces retaining about 97% original blue with most loss at sides of muzzle. The hammer spine and trigger retain 95% plus original fire blue and sides of hammer show bright original polish. The Rampant Colt and "C" on left side of frame are light but this finish is absolutely original and we feel that this was a poorly applied roll mark from the factory. The revolver wears its original fancy early style diamond checkered walnut grips without medallions which rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with sharp crisp checkering. The revolver comes in a nice modern custom wooden presentation case with a cleaning rod, keys and an empty box of ammunition. A brass plaque in the top of the lid is engraved "John C. Wills / of / Anchorage". This is a very fine 1911 production New Service Target. (16651-56) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Colt New Service Target Revolver
Lot # 158 (Sale Order: 158 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #307058, 45 Colt, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright minty bore. This fine flattop target revolver features "U" notch rear and blued bead front sights along with checkered gripstraps and trigger. The revolver remains in very fine condition retaining 98% strong original blue finish with just a tiny bit of muzzle wear and small area is worn through the blue right at the verified proof on left side of triggerguard, likely from a holster with a metal clip. The hammer spine retains strong original fire blue with sides showing just a little light oxidation staining. The fancy diamond checkered walnut grips are pencil-numbered to the gun and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with sharp checkering. Revolver comes with a factory letter confirming the configuration and showing it as part of a 10 gun shipment on October 28, 1920 to Winchester Repeating Arms Company. A very fine revolver with an interesting shipping destination. (16651-81) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Long Range Rifle
Lot # 159 (Sale Order: 159 of 711)
Low Estimate: 10,000High Estimate: 15,000
serial #17213, 45 2 4/10, 34" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features all matching numbers on barrel, forend, action, sight staff and buttstock; the barrel has a second number in the 20,000 range which is very neatly over struck with a single hash mark on each digit and with the correct number "17213" neatly struck adjacent to it. The font on the barrel number and the wedge match perfectly and we feel that this barrel was originally fitted to this rifle when it left Bridgeport. The rifle features magnificent French walnut stocks with tang and heel position sight bases. The condition of the rifle is fabulous with the barrel retaining 97% strong original blue finish. The action retains about 80% faded original color case-hardened finish which is blending with a smooth gray patina in areas on the right side. The action is equipped with gutta percha panels and the stock is the later style with capped pistol grip. The horn tiped forend is key fastened and both buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with strong sharp checkering. The original checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate is present and rates excellent with no chips. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front sight with spirit level, there is no provision for a rear barrel sight and the long range tang mounted peepsight is present. A conversation with Richard Labowski revealed that this serial number is blank in the records which is common on these later rifles above serial number 17,000. The rifle comes with an original case for the sights which includes two extra front sight inserts and is in near very good condition with perhaps 85% of the leather covering intact along with a modern bullet mould. A fine, rare and investment quality Sharps Borchardt long range rifle. (16651-7) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Colt New Service Target Revolver
Lot # 160 (Sale Order: 160 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #57358, 455 Eley, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver is British proofed and features flattop frame along with checkered gripstraps and trigger. The revolver is sighted with a "U" notch rear and bead front sights. The condition is very nice with metal surfaces retaining about 97% original blue with loss due to light wear near the muzzle and some scattered light scratches. Fire blue on trigger and hammer spine remains quite strong and polished sides of hammer remain bright. The fancy diamond checkered grips have recessed Rampant Colt medallions and rate excellent with 97% original finish remaining and with sharp checkering. The grips fit ever-so-slightly over and are likely from another revolver. A fine New Service Target revolver. (16651-78) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Winchester Model 1885 Special Single Shot Rifle
Lot # 161 (Sale Order: 161 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 5,500
32-40, 30" part round part octagon No. 3 weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is equipped with a replacement factory single set adjustable trigger mounted in a factory un-numbered tang. Since the tang is a replacement there are no assembly numbers to confirm the configuration of the rifle. All components are indeed factory Winchester parts but there is no way to tell if the rifle is in its original configuration. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish with a replacement mainspring base mounted in factory dovetail beneath forendwith a large threaded hole for a palm rest however there is no corresponding hole in the forend. The action retains 85% original color case-hardened finish which has faded some but still shows some strong iridescent blues toward the rear half of action. The checkered pistol grip buttstock and forend are of highly figured walnut (at least 3x) and rate excellent with perhaps a little added light finish on the buttstock. The buttstock features a cheekpiece and is fitted with a Swiss buttplate. The forend and pistolgrip are both the early deluxe rounded types with ebony inserts in each. There is a small gap between the top tang and the stock inlet and when the stock is removed a repair is evident to a split in the stock that looks like it was caught early and seems sound. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, two leaf folding rear and a mid-range Vernier folding tang mounted peepsight. This is a very handsome rifle that has a lovely bore and is chambered for one of most popular target cartridges of its day. This one is begging to go to the range. (16520-392) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1885 Deluxe High Wall Sporting Rifle
Lot # 162 (Sale Order: 162 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #65885, 38-55, 30" part round part octagon No. 3 weight barrel with a lightly pitted bore that shows softened but fully visible rifling. This rifle features deluxe checkered walnut stocks, shotgun buttplate, part octagon barrel, single set trigger and standard sporting sights. The barrel retains about 75% evenly thinning original blue finish with perhaps some added cold blue present. The action retains a good deal of faded original color case-hardened finish which is silvery in color and blending with a gray patina particularly on the left side of the action. The checkered pistol grip buttstock and forend are of very nicely figured American black walnut and rate excellent with about 85% original finish remaining. The lower left tang shows an assembly number "1392 XX SBC" and the top inlet of the stock is marked "3471". While the assembly numbers do not match it would seem that the "XX" is the correct grade on the wood and "SB" likely stands for shotgun butt. The steel shotgun buttplate has grooves hand filed horizontally. The rifle is sighted with a standard blade front and buckhorn rear barrel sights. This is a very attractive rifle. (16520-2756) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Special Single Shot Rifle
Lot # 163 (Sale Order: 163 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
38-55, 30" part round part octagon barrel with matted top flat and a bright excellent bore showing just the slightest frosting just ahead of chamber. This rifle is equipped with a factory single set trigger which was added later as there is no serial number on the tang. The assembly numbers however were restamped on the left side of the lower tang and they read "859 XXXX SPL". The top inlet of the buttstock is also numbered "2859" and the inside of the buttplate "859". The top flat of the barrel is factory matted with the barrel address being within the matting and the caliber marking offset on the left angled flat. Neither the barrel or the action are proofed indicating that this rifle was built prior to 1905. The condition of the rifle is nice with the barrel retaining about 85% evenly thinning original blue finish with some scattered very fine pits present in some areas. The action retains about 95% strong original color case-hardened finish which shows a little scattered light oxidation staining. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock features a factory cheekpiece and Swiss buttplate and is of highly figured American black walnut and rates excellent with lots of original oil finish and perhaps a little added light oil. The forend is equipped with a folding palmrest which is clearly not a factory piece but the checkering is cut around the base. The forend is clearly Winchester, the checkering shows considerable wear and is in the factory style but again, it is cut around this non-factory palm rest. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, no provision for rear and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. A fine High Wall deluxe single shot rifle. (16651-6) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
Winchester Model 1885 Special Order High Wall Rifle
Lot # 164 (Sale Order: 164 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #45410, 25-20, 28" round No. 1 weight barrel with a near very good bore that shows some scattered light pitting. This rifle features special order un-checkered fancy walnut stocks, a Swiss buttplate and a single set trigger. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish with some scattered specks of light surface oxidation present. The action retains about 80% faded original color case-hardened finish with some light oxidation staining present. The set trigger does not always function properly. The stocks are uncheckered and of fancy American black walnut. The stocks rate very good with about 85% original finish remaining with most loss on belly of forend where the wood has turned dark. The rifle is equipped with its original nickel plated brass buttplate which is mostly a pleasing brass patina with perhaps 20% original nickel plate remaining. The rifle is sighted with globe front, standard sporting rear and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. Factory records list the rifle as: Rifle, 25-20, round No. 1 28" barrel, set trigger, fancy stock, mid-range Vernier and windgauge with no level, shipped March 28, 1891. The only thing that differs from the factory records is the front sight which is not a windgauge. A nice honest special order antique High Wall. (16520-2762) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Very Rare 1903 Springfield Takedown Magazine Sporting Rifle By Fred Adolph
Lot # 165 (Sale Order: 165 of 711)
Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
30-06, 25" part octagon part round barrel Krupp steel barrel with full-length integral rib and a bright about excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this fine rifle are now all in-the-white remaining mostly smooth with the barrel showing a very slight scattered spot of tiny pinprick pitting here or there. The rib of the barrel is neatly hand matted and there is light engraving at the junction of barrel and action. The receiver shows some nice quality loose flowing foliate scroll with its front ring very finely, very neatly matted. The bottom metal shows an exceptionally nice depiction of the Diana the Huntress in a woodland scene flanked by two bear cubs, a raven above surveying the scene. The bow of the guard and the front extension show the same loose foliate scroll as the receiver. The rifle is stocked in a nice grade of their English walnut, classic style with a rounded dual beaded left-side cheekpiece. The stock itself rates very good plus to excellent showing only some minor dings and handling marks from the years, there is a light drying crack in the highly figured wood at the left side of the butt at the toe. There are very neatly checkered panels at the pistolgrip, mid-stock and forend, these accented by lovely quarter and half panel floral carvings with light fleur-de-lis accents. The buttstock features a nice bone pistolgrip cap with a swivel stud along the toeline, there is another present on the schnabel forend, and there is a nice grooved steel trap door buttplate with engraved heel and toe giving a length of pull of 13 1/2". The arm takes down by manipulating the lever at the rearmost portion of the forearm which allows the barrel to be unscrewed forward from the receiver. Mr. Petrov, in his book Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, mentions that this rifle was built specifically for Burns Lyman Smith, the son of Lyman Cornelius Smith whose shotgun bears his initials and name. The rifle is discussed further in volume 2 of Mr. Petrov's work, with numerous images of the rifle. The bolt handle, underside of receiver and barrel all exhibit German proofs, proof-dated February 1924. Mr. Petrov attributes the wonderful engraving on the floorplate to Fritz Heimbeck of Suhl. Rifle is sighted with a simple bead front with 3 folding leaf express rear, it would appear as though a later addition is a striker-mounted windage and elevation adjustable Lyman aperture sight. The left side of the action is neatly marked "Fred Adolph Genoa NY" and the rifle is featured on the cover of Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2 with the floorplate prominently featured in the introductory pages of the work. Adolph's work is lovely and was second to none, he had grandiose ideas for his arms making enterprise which likely would have succeeded famously were it not for the advent of the First World War which essentially cut off his supply of materials from Germany and his access to engravers there; his work is much prized when found today. This is an absolutely stunning example, made for the son of an enterprising industrialist, who would become quite a success in his own right at the helm of his father's companies in later years. (36650-4) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]
Exceptional Kornbrath Engraved 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Seymour Griffin
Lot # 166 (Sale Order: 166 of 711)
Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #619107, 30-06, 21 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore showing only the lightest amount of frosting nearer the muzzle. The metal surfaces of the barreled action retain about 95-97% original rust blue showing light fading and a scattered minor handling mark here or there with a tiny amount of extremely light pinprick pitting nearer the muzzle. The bottom metal shows slightly more toning to a dark gray blue drifting slightly to brown on the bow of the guard. The bolt body, shroud and striker retain most of their original rust blue with some slight toning on the knob and operational marks on the body; the bolt proper is dual heat treated with slightly swept handle and a small gas relief port. Custom-made by Seymour Griffin himself, this rifle is featured prominently on the cover of Mr. Petrov's work Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. The floorplate and bottom metal show Mr. Kornbrath's lovely loose foliate scroll with a lovely game scene vignette prominent at the center showing a bull moose amidst a woodland scene; the bow of the guard features intertwined monogrammed initials "CW". The rifle is masterfully stocked classic style three-quarters to the muzzle in a very nice piece of American black walnut. The pistolgrip and forend are nicely checkered with mullered borders and there is a sling swivel along the toeline however no front swivel provision at all. The stock itself rates very good plus with nearly all its original varnish and overall very minor dings and handling marks from the years of use afield. There is a very tiny crack at the rear of the receiver tang, it is tight and barely noticeable. The stock features sharp comb flutes, a schnabel tip, a bone pistolgrip cap and a checkered steel buttplate with trapdoor, also neatly, very lightly engraved by Mr. Kornbrath, showing a 13 1/8" length of pull. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting front ramp with brass bead and a Lyman receiver sight; the face of the ramp very finely matted. Mr. Kornbrath has added some very light accenting engraving along the sides of the ramp with a nice flourish at its rear. Really a lovely early Griffin very nicely showcasing this man's early work, it may be interesting to note that the underside of the bolt handle, side of the striker, underside of barrel, side of the triggerguard (beneath the wood line), underside of follower and underside of the floorplate are all marked "07", likely by Mr. Griffin, in an effort to identify all the parts of this rifle while the arm was in a state of disassembly while being built and engraved etc. (36650-68) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]
Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 167 (Sale Order: 167 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #24291, 30 WCF, 26" octagon barrel with full length magazine and a bright fine bore. This is a nice second year of manufacture rifle. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 92-95% original blue, loss due to even light fading on the magazine tube and high edges and an occasional handling mark or two. The nosecap shows much original blue lightly toning to brown, the magazine band is flaking to an overall gun metal gray with original blue in protected areas. The receiver retains about 90% original blue toning to gray brown with light silvering along the edges and some minor light scuffs and scratches and the crescent buttplate retains about 80% original blue toning to gray with areas of dull brown. The plain walnut stock and forend rate very good with areas of what looks like a flaking added varnish and light handling marks, the stocks show some lightly worn edges along the tang and the forend has slightly more handling marks and flaking finish. Rifle is equipped with a fixed high post front sight and serrated Rocky Mountain rear sight. Really a nice early, second year Model 1894 rifle. (56886-19) {ANTIQUE}
Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Carbine
Lot # 168 (Sale Order: 168 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #849456, 32 W.S., 20" round barrel and two thirds magazine with an about very good bore having light pinprick pitting and frosting the entire length. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 85% original blue, loss primarily brown toning with some light scratches and there are four small areas faded to dull gray with fine pinprick pitting where the metal came into contact with some type of contaminate. The action has faded to a mottled gray-brown patina with traces of original blue in protected areas along with a few light handling marks and scattered specks of pinprick oxidation. The crescent buttplate is in similar condition matching that of the action with some light pitting and oxidation at the heel. The plain buttstock has been lightly cleaned with a few light blemishes and is a bit shy of the buttplate mainly at the toe and the standard length buttplate rates very good to fine as well with a few light dents and handling marks. This 1919 manufactured carbine is not equipped with a saddle ring and features a Lyman No. 26 style carbine front sight and standard carbine style rear sight. A rather neat special order carbine with a "Eastern" style look. (56837-16) {C&R}
Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Takedown Rifle
Lot # 169 (Sale Order: 169 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #302365, 32 W.S., 26" part round part octagon nickel steel barrel and full-length magazine with an overall very good bore having evident rifling but fine pinprick pitting and oxidation staining the entire length. The barrel and magazine retain about 92-95% evenly thinning original blue toning to brown with a few specks of fine oxidation closest to the muzzle. The receiver retains about 85% original blue fading to pewter gray, majority of loss at the collar, top rear and belly of the frame with a few spots of very fine oxidation staining. The color case-hardened hammer and lever have mellowed slightly showing generous amounts of bright colors particularly on the left side of the lever, the loading gate retains much vibrant fire temper blue. The crescent buttplate is a smooth pewter gray and the forend nose cap is a mottled smoky gray-brown. The plain walnut stock and forend rate excellent with a few light blemishes and have been nicely refinished by Turnbull having a nicely matching blended reddish-brown color under a light gloss varnish finish. Rifle is equipped with a standard front sight and adjustable sporting rear sight. Factory research confirms configuration and lists rifle as being shipped from the warehouse July 21, 1906, also included is a signed Antique & Modern Firearms Inc. appraisal listing the rifle by serial number and stocks having been lightly refinished by Doug Turnbull Inc. A nice looking overall very good plus condition special order takedown rifle. (56863-1) {C&R}
Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Rifle
Lot # 170 (Sale Order: 170 of 711)
Low Estimate: 12,000High Estimate: 18,000
serial #64715, 50 Express, 26" octagon barrel with a very good bright bore with a couple small patches of light pitting present. This is a rare and desirable deluxe 1886 rifle. The lower left tang is marked "487 XX" and the top tang inlet of the stock is stamped with matching "487". This is a completely honest rifle that remains in very nice original condition. The barrel and magazine retain 90% plus evenly thinning original blue finish with the caliber marking reading "50 EX" on top flat just ahead of action. The action retains about 60% faded original color case-hardened finish with some scattered light oxidation staining present. Colors on hammer and lever are quite strong and the bolt retains 95% original blue. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate near excellent with about 80% original finish remaining with most wear on comb where wood is darkening slightly and on belly of forend. A lot of big 50 caliber 1886 rifles are equipped with shotgun buttplates however, this rifle wears its original crescent buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a Rocky Mountain style front sight and three leaf express rear. Factory records confirm the configuration and show a ship date of Fenruary 2, 1892. A nice honest antique deluxe 1886 rifle in the highly desirable 50 Express. (16520-2386) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 171 (Sale Order: 171 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #366, 45-70 Govt., 26" octagon barrel with full length magazine and a very good bore showing pitting but still good rifling the entire length. The barrel and magazine bear an overall brown patina with faint edge wear and scattered pinprick pitting and fine oxidation staining. The case-hardened action has muted to a brighter pale gray with traces of brown with scattered oxidation staining and a few light pits and handling marks. The crescent buttplate is a brown-gray with scattered oxidation. The plain walnut stock and forend rate very good with light handling marks from the years and a 1 1/4" chip in the left wrist at the receiver. Rifle is equipped with a fixed front sight and a No. 42 series sporting leaf rear sight. An honest, overall very good, example early first year of manufacture 1886 rifle. (56520-3717) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifle
Lot # 172 (Sale Order: 172 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #144967, 45-70 govt. 22" barrel with a very good bore with evident rifling and fine pinprick pitting the entire length. The barrel and magazine retain about 70% original blue thinning to gray and brown with a few light handling marks and pinprick pits at the muzzle. The action retains about 85% original blue toning to gray with light scuffs and scratches and a few faint pits here or there, mainly along the edge of the lever, and the crescent buttplate retains about 90% original blue toning to pewter. The plain walnut stock and forend rate very good overall with honest handling marks and about 60% flaking added varnish remaining. The front sight has been replaced with a Marble's Duplex sight, the rear sight has been replaced with a Marble's slot blank and a Lyman No. 21 "Climbing Lyman" sight has been installed on the receiver. A solid overall very good 1886 rifle that surely spent many hours in the woods. (56520-1725) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Special Order Takedown Rifle
Lot # 173 (Sale Order: 173 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #65819, 30 WCF, 22" half round, half octagon barrel with a good plus bore showing some minor pitting. The barrel and shortened magazine tube retain 80-85% original blue finish with a fair amount of silvering at the muzzle and some even thinning and scattered specks of surface oxidation. The frame displays an even mottled pewter-brown patina with some light scratches and handling marks present. The lever and hammer show some light operational wear and exhibit a mottled pewter-brown patina as well with the exception of a few small protected areas of vivid case-hardened color remaining. The deluxe checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock with shotgun butt and checkered forend rate very good overall with some added finish and typical dings and dents from the years. Featured are an express bead front sight and a Lyman 6-W double folding leaf sight as well as a Lyman adjustable tang peep sight. The inside of the tang is marked with assembly #8351, matching numbers can be found on end grain of buttstock and buttplate. A nicely configured special order Model 1894 takedown that would be a fantastic investment piece. (156520-1598) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 174 (Sale Order: 174 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #652443, 32 WS, 26" barrel with full length magazine and a very good bore. The barrel retains about 90% original blue finish with some light thinning in spots as well as some minor oxidation staining. The magazine tube retains about 50% original blue finish, most of which has toned to a mottled pewter-brown. The frame is a nice even pewter-brown patina as well with some light scattered handling marks and light oil staining on the tangs and rear edges. The lever and hammer display a rich brown-pewter patina with no traces of any case-hardened color remaining. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock with crescent buttplate and forend show some added finish and rate about very good overall with some dings and handling marks from the years and a 3/4" crack at the top left corner of the leading edge of the wrist. The front sight is a Winchester Express bead sight, however the bead is not present, and the rear is a sporting rear sight with 32-B elevator. An honest 1894 Takedown rifle that would make a great addition to any Winchester collector's battery. (156520-1731) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Peabody Martini Sidehammer Deluxe Sporting Rifle
Lot # 175 (Sale Order: 175 of 711)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
serial #108, 45-50 Peabody, 28" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous and completely honest rifle. The barrel retains 97% strong original blue finish overall. The action and lock retain 95% mellow original color case-hardened finish. The fancy American black walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent retaining 95% original finish and showing very crisp checkering. The forend has the fancy bordered checkering commonly found on high grade Peabody Martini rifles along with a pewter tip. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, folding rear ladder sight and early style forward folding tang mounted peepsight. This rifle looks like it has spent the last 130 years in the corner of a closet. A virtually unused example of these rare American single shot rifles. Investment quality. (16651-20) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]
