Fine Winchesters Auction

Fine Winchesters Auction

Thursday, May 6, 2021  |  10:00 AM Eastern
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Fine Winchesters Auction

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In an event that will set the standard for high-art Winchesters, Lewis & Grant Auctions is proud to present seventy of the famous arms maker's work, including the finest pieces ever to be offered at auction. The May 6th Fine Winchesters Auction will be a sale of a lifetime, with most of the pieces being offered for sale for the first time in a generation, if not completely new to the market. Preview available by appointment and online at LewisAndGrant.com.

While each piece is a feature lot in itself, several stand-outs include a gilt and engraved Henry Rifle (Lot 20), an incredible gold inlaid Model 21 Shotgun (Lot 19), and a Grade 1 Model 1886 Rifle engraved by J. Ulrich (Lot 30), just to name a few.

Aside from the exemplary examples of the artistic value of the Winchester brand, there are several pieces that hold an equally historical appeal for the studious collector. This auction also features an example of the famous Briggs Patent Rifle presented by Oliver Winchester to G.W. Briggs, the only one of its kind (Lot 39); as well as the famous "Foot...
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Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 62 Rifle For Ed Ulrich

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 70)      

.22 short caliber, 23" round barrel, S/N 399508. Engraved on the trigger guard "Ed Ulrich" with stipple background. Left side of the frame has "Winchester" engraved and gold inlaid. Gold inlaid Pony Express on the right side. Gold bands around the barrel at the breech. Flier de lis checkered fancy walnut stock and forearm. **Finished in blue and retains all of the blue finish. Bore is excellent.**
.22 short caliber, 23" round barrel, S/N 399508. Engraved on the trigger guard "Ed Ulrich" with stipple background. Left side of the frame has "Winchester" engraved and g...moreold inlaid. Gold inlaid Pony Express on the right side. Gold bands around the barrel at the breech. Flier de lis checkered fancy walnut stock and forearm. **Finished in blue and retains all of the blue finish. Bore is excellent.**

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Factory Gold Banded Engraved Winchester Model 1890 Rifle

Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 70)      

.22 short caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 503128. Winchester proof mark is set in front of the scroll engraving on the barrel, and on the bottom of the frame. The rear barrel sight has patent markings. The left side of the frame shows a squirrel on a tree stump looking downward at a coiled snake at the base of stump, the whole surrounded by a gold banded oval. The rest of the left side of the frame is covered with a floral scroll pattern engraving and scalloped borders. The right side of the frame shows a jack rabbit running through and open field, the entire vignette is completely banded. Lyman peep sight mount on the tang. The fancy deluxe burl wood stock and forearm show a raised carved pattern of oak leaves and acorns. **The entire rifle is virtually new, retaining all of the original bright blue finish. A little wear on the bottom of the magazine from working the action. Stock and forearm are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny.**
.22 short caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 503128. Winchester proof mark is set in front of the scroll engraving on the barrel, and on the bottom of the frame. The rear...more barrel sight has patent markings. The left side of the frame shows a squirrel on a tree stump looking downward at a coiled snake at the base of stump, the whole surrounded by a gold banded oval. The rest of the left side of the frame is covered with a floral scroll pattern engraving and scalloped borders. The right side of the frame shows a jack rabbit running through and open field, the entire vignette is completely banded. Lyman peep sight mount on the tang. The fancy deluxe burl wood stock and forearm show a raised carved pattern of oak leaves and acorns. **The entire rifle is virtually new, retaining all of the original bright blue finish. A little wear on the bottom of the magazine from working the action. Stock and forearm are excellent. Bore is bright and shiny.**

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Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1890

Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 70)      

.22 W.R.F. Caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 699715. Blue barrel and magazine tube. Engraved and gilt frame and buttplate. Grooved forearm with finely figured checkered pistol grip stock. The left side of the frame is engraved with two squirrels on a leafy tree branch in an old vignette, the rest of the left side entirely covered in floral scroll. The right side has a nice panel with three rabbits and tree, the remainder in scrolls with engraved borders. The top of the frame and slide action show engraved borders and some floral scroll. The trigger guard has some floral scrollwork on it. **The finely figured walnut pistol gripped stock shows most of its original varnish finish. The grooved forearm has all of the original finish. The barrel and magazine retains all of the original bright blue finish. The frame trigger guard and butt plate retain all of the gold finish. Bore is bright and shiny.** Provenance John R Woods sale, Butterfield's, San Francisco John J Malloy.
.22 W.R.F. Caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 699715. Blue barrel and magazine tube. Engraved and gilt frame and buttplate. Grooved forearm with finely figured checkered ...morepistol grip stock. The left side of the frame is engraved with two squirrels on a leafy tree branch in an old vignette, the rest of the left side entirely covered in floral scroll. The right side has a nice panel with three rabbits and tree, the remainder in scrolls with engraved borders. The top of the frame and slide action show engraved borders and some floral scroll. The trigger guard has some floral scrollwork on it. **The finely figured walnut pistol gripped stock shows most of its original varnish finish. The grooved forearm has all of the original finish. The barrel and magazine retains all of the original bright blue finish. The frame trigger guard and butt plate retain all of the gold finish. Bore is bright and shiny.** Provenance John R Woods sale, Butterfield's, San Francisco John J Malloy.

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Winchester Model 1900 Rifle

Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 70)      

.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, 18" barrel, NSN. Blue finish with fruit wood stock. **Most of the blue finish has turned to a plum. Stock has darken. The bore is rough.**
.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, 18" barrel, NSN. Blue finish with fruit wood stock. **Most of the blue finish has turned to a plum. Stock has darken. The bore is rough...more.**

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Antique Grade 1 Factory Ulrich Engraved Gold Inlaid and Carved Winchester Model 1886 Rifle

Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 70)      

.45-70 caliber, 26" tapered octagonal barrel with full magazine, S/N 111070. Barrel is engraved at the muzzle and inlaid with a single gold band, front sight and barrel retainer are engraved en suite. Forend cap engraved and bordered with a single gold band with breech of barrel scroll engraved with one platinum and two gold bands. The takedown section of the barrel is scroll engraved and inlaid with a gold band with top of frame inlaid in gold and platinum in an arabesque design together with profuse border scroll engraving. The left side of the action features a panel in which a large gold inlaid grizzly bear fights with two fierce hound dogs, one dog in relief chiseled steel, the other in bright gold inlay. The entire background of the panel consists of an engraved forest scene. The panel is bordered with arabesque style gold and platinum designs. The underside of the frame is decorated with a moose head in relief chiseled steel and bordered in gold. The right side of the frame features two magnificently rendered panels, one a gold inlaid stalking leopard or lioness and the other a gold inlaid grazing whitetail buck. Both panels have a forest background. The remainder of the frame has platinum and arabesque designs with gold borders and masterfully executed Ulrich floral engraving. The hammer is engraved on both sides and bordered by a single gold band as are the lever and forend cap. The frame is signed under the lever "J.Ulrich". The highly figured 4X style walnut pistol grip stock and forearm are carved in the characteristic "Style 1 Highly Finished Arms'' floral and grape leaf design. The underside of the butt stock back of the pistol grip is inlaid with fancy gold initials "O.S". **All steel surfaces retain nearly all of the Winchester factory blue finish and bright factory case colors. The entire rifle is pristine, unfired and is an antique. A Winchester factory letter verifying all deluxe features accompanies this ultimate example of a "Highly Finished" Model 1886.**
.45-70 caliber, 26" tapered octagonal barrel with full magazine, S/N 111070. Barrel is engraved at the muzzle and inlaid with a single gold band, front sight and barrel r...moreetainer are engraved en suite. Forend cap engraved and bordered with a single gold band with breech of barrel scroll engraved with one platinum and two gold bands. The takedown section of the barrel is scroll engraved and inlaid with a gold band with top of frame inlaid in gold and platinum in an arabesque design together with profuse border scroll engraving. The left side of the action features a panel in which a large gold inlaid grizzly bear fights with two fierce hound dogs, one dog in relief chiseled steel, the other in bright gold inlay. The entire background of the panel consists of an engraved forest scene. The panel is bordered with arabesque style gold and platinum designs. The underside of the frame is decorated with a moose head in relief chiseled steel and bordered in gold. The right side of the frame features two magnificently rendered panels, one a gold inlaid stalking leopard or lioness and the other a gold inlaid grazing whitetail buck. Both panels have a forest background. The remainder of the frame has platinum and arabesque designs with gold borders and masterfully executed Ulrich floral engraving. The hammer is engraved on both sides and bordered by a single gold band as are the lever and forend cap. The frame is signed under the lever "J.Ulrich". The highly figured 4X style walnut pistol grip stock and forearm are carved in the characteristic "Style 1 Highly Finished Arms'' floral and grape leaf design. The underside of the butt stock back of the pistol grip is inlaid with fancy gold initials "O.S". **All steel surfaces retain nearly all of the Winchester factory blue finish and bright factory case colors. The entire rifle is pristine, unfired and is an antique. A Winchester factory letter verifying all deluxe features accompanies this ultimate example of a "Highly Finished" Model 1886.**

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Winchester Model 77 Rifle

Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 70)      

.22 caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 160968. Blue finish, walnut stock. **All metal retains all of its original blue finish. Walnut stock is excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically excellent.**
.22 caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 160968. Blue finish, walnut stock. **All metal retains all of its original blue finish. Walnut stock is excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. ...moreMechanically excellent.**

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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 63

Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 70)      

.22 Long rifle caliber, 23" round barrel, S/N 155191A. Engraved and gold inlaid blue finish, highly figured checkered pistol grip stock and highly figured checkered forearm. The barrel is slightly engraved at the breech. The left side of the frame shows two squirrels in an oval, the rest of the left side is covered in scroll engraving. The top of the frame is covered in scroll engraving, the right side of the frame shows three raised gold rabbits in an oval, the rest of the frame in scroll engraving. The forward part and bottom of the trigger guard are covered in scroll engraving, rear of the trigger guard is signed "AH". The fancy burl walnut stock and forearm are checkered in a standard pattern. **All steel parts retain all of the bright blue finish. Overall as new, unfired.**
.22 Long rifle caliber, 23" round barrel, S/N 155191A. Engraved and gold inlaid blue finish, highly figured checkered pistol grip stock and highly figured checkered forea...morerm. The barrel is slightly engraved at the breech. The left side of the frame shows two squirrels in an oval, the rest of the left side is covered in scroll engraving. The top of the frame is covered in scroll engraving, the right side of the frame shows three raised gold rabbits in an oval, the rest of the frame in scroll engraving. The forward part and bottom of the trigger guard are covered in scroll engraving, rear of the trigger guard is signed "AH". The fancy burl walnut stock and forearm are checkered in a standard pattern. **All steel parts retain all of the bright blue finish. Overall as new, unfired.**

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King George V's Grade 1 Factory Ulrich Engraved Gold Inlaid and Carved Winchester Model 1810 Self-Lo

Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 70)      

.401 caliber, 20" round barrel, S/N 10651. Fully engraved and finished in blue and profusely factory gold inlaid with gold wire and gold animals. Finely figured deluxe 3X burl walnut relief carved pistol grip stock and forearm. Barrel has gold bands and is factory engraved at the muzzle as is forend. The breech of the gun has one single gold band and is Ulrich engraved. The left side of the frame depicts a large stalking tiger in gold completely surrounded by arabesque gold bands. The entire frame is covered with profuse and finely executed scroll engraving showing with an arabesque gold border. The top of the frame features a gold inlaid axis deer within a gold banded oval panel. The right side of frame shows a magnificent gold Indian elephant with upraised trunk surrounded with an arabesque gold band. Forward of the elephant is a leopard surrounded by floral engraving. The entire frame is surrounded with an arabesque gold band. The trigger guard is also floral engraved with gold bands. The deluxe pistol gripped fancy stock and matching forearm with a floral, relief carved design further enhanced by a grape leaf motif. This superb work of art is an Ulrich masterpiece. This rifle was the property of His Royal Highness George Frederick Ernest Albert Prince of Wales, who ascended the throne in 1910 as King George V. This rifle was left in storage in London with Rigby & Co and was released for sale by the British Royal Family in the 1960's. It was purchased by John J. Malloy and returned to America. This rifle bears the single "U" signature of John Ulrich in back of the trigger guard. A Grade 1 Winchester "Highly Finished Arm" truly fit for a king. Remarkably this rifle bears no English proofs. This unique lack of proofs can be explained by the fact that serial number 10651 was a royal commission and as such was able to enter the United Kingdom without being sent to the proof house as required by English law. King George V was a keen hunter and sportsman. During a 1911 Christmas hunt in Nepal, the King and his party shot 39 tigers and 18 rhinos in 10 days. This is the only factory gold inlaid and engraved Grade 1 rifle once owned by a British monarch and may be the only royal Grade 1 Winchester extant. **Excellent condition overall with only minor wear to finish.** Provenance Rigby & Co. John J. Malloy.
.401 caliber, 20" round barrel, S/N 10651. Fully engraved and finished in blue and profusely factory gold inlaid with gold wire and gold animals. Finely figured deluxe 3X...more burl walnut relief carved pistol grip stock and forearm. Barrel has gold bands and is factory engraved at the muzzle as is forend. The breech of the gun has one single gold band and is Ulrich engraved. The left side of the frame depicts a large stalking tiger in gold completely surrounded by arabesque gold bands. The entire frame is covered with profuse and finely executed scroll engraving showing with an arabesque gold border. The top of the frame features a gold inlaid axis deer within a gold banded oval panel. The right side of frame shows a magnificent gold Indian elephant with upraised trunk surrounded with an arabesque gold band. Forward of the elephant is a leopard surrounded by floral engraving. The entire frame is surrounded with an arabesque gold band. The trigger guard is also floral engraved with gold bands. The deluxe pistol gripped fancy stock and matching forearm with a floral, relief carved design further enhanced by a grape leaf motif. This superb work of art is an Ulrich masterpiece. This rifle was the property of His Royal Highness George Frederick Ernest Albert Prince of Wales, who ascended the throne in 1910 as King George V. This rifle was left in storage in London with Rigby & Co and was released for sale by the British Royal Family in the 1960's. It was purchased by John J. Malloy and returned to America. This rifle bears the single "U" signature of John Ulrich in back of the trigger guard. A Grade 1 Winchester "Highly Finished Arm" truly fit for a king. Remarkably this rifle bears no English proofs. This unique lack of proofs can be explained by the fact that serial number 10651 was a royal commission and as such was able to enter the United Kingdom without being sent to the proof house as required by English law. King George V was a keen hunter and sportsman. During a 1911 Christmas hunt in Nepal, the King and his party shot 39 tigers and 18 rhinos in 10 days. This is the only factory gold inlaid and engraved Grade 1 rifle once owned by a British monarch and may be the only royal Grade 1 Winchester extant. **Excellent condition overall with only minor wear to finish.** Provenance Rigby & Co. John J. Malloy.

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Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester 1894 Carbine made for United States President John F Kennedy

Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 70)      

.30-30 caliber, 20" round barrel full magazine, S/N 250000A. Blued finish with checkered walnut stock. Barrel banded in gold, engraved at the muzzle, engraved breech with two gold bands. The frame on the left side has a grizzly bear in gold in a gold panel with scroll engraving and the outer edges of the frame are gold banded. The right side of the frame is scroll engraved with a gold band panel and a gold inlaid whitetail deer. The rest of the frame is scroll engraved with gold band borders. This is one of the finest deluxe Winchester factory presentation engraved and gold inlaid late Winchester Model 1894 carbines extant. Featured in "The Book of Winchester Engraving'' and "Winchester Engraving" by R.L. “Larry" Wilson. This is one of two identical 1894 carbines that were engraved and gold inlaid by John Kusmit, the successor to the Ulrich family of Winchester factory engravers. Serial number 2,500,00 was given by Winchester to President Dwight D. Eisenhower and is presently at The Cody Firearms Museum. Serial number 2,500,000A was made for President John F. Kennedy, but not presented due to Kennedy’s tragic assassination. Accompanied by a binder full of documentation including an original 1963 Winchester and Western Sporting Arms and Ammunition Catalog - No. 3AF0002 documenting the creation of this carbine for President Kennedy at a cost of $5000.00. After the President’s untimely death, Winchester raffled off his carbine as the grand prize in a contest to see who could name the 19 Texas Rangers holding 18 Winchesters. Mr. Frank Emrick of Anchorage, Alaska was the winner. The voluminous documentation includes a letter from Mr. Emrick to Harry H. Mann, the Director of the Sahara Gun Show, asking advice on how to sell his prize. Mr. Mann advised Frank Emrick to contact legendary dealer Robert “Bob” Berryman. Provenance: Mr. Frank Emrick Robert “Bob” Berryman Ivan B. Hart John Malloy **This is carbine mint and unfired.**
.30-30 caliber, 20" round barrel full magazine, S/N 250000A. Blued finish with checkered walnut stock. Barrel banded in gold, engraved at the muzzle, engraved breech with...more two gold bands. The frame on the left side has a grizzly bear in gold in a gold panel with scroll engraving and the outer edges of the frame are gold banded. The right side of the frame is scroll engraved with a gold band panel and a gold inlaid whitetail deer. The rest of the frame is scroll engraved with gold band borders. This is one of the finest deluxe Winchester factory presentation engraved and gold inlaid late Winchester Model 1894 carbines extant. Featured in "The Book of Winchester Engraving'' and "Winchester Engraving" by R.L. “Larry" Wilson. This is one of two identical 1894 carbines that were engraved and gold inlaid by John Kusmit, the successor to the Ulrich family of Winchester factory engravers. Serial number 2,500,00 was given by Winchester to President Dwight D. Eisenhower and is presently at The Cody Firearms Museum. Serial number 2,500,000A was made for President John F. Kennedy, but not presented due to Kennedy’s tragic assassination. Accompanied by a binder full of documentation including an original 1963 Winchester and Western Sporting Arms and Ammunition Catalog - No. 3AF0002 documenting the creation of this carbine for President Kennedy at a cost of $5000.00. After the President’s untimely death, Winchester raffled off his carbine as the grand prize in a contest to see who could name the 19 Texas Rangers holding 18 Winchesters. Mr. Frank Emrick of Anchorage, Alaska was the winner. The voluminous documentation includes a letter from Mr. Emrick to Harry H. Mann, the Director of the Sahara Gun Show, asking advice on how to sell his prize. Mr. Mann advised Frank Emrick to contact legendary dealer Robert “Bob” Berryman. Provenance: Mr. Frank Emrick Robert “Bob” Berryman Ivan B. Hart John Malloy **This is carbine mint and unfired.**

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Winchester Model 47 Rifle

Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 70)      

.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, 21" barrel length, NSN. Blue finish, walnut stock, side receiver sight. Front sight hooded. **Retaining nearly all of the original blue finish. Stock is excellent. Bore is bright and shiny.**
.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, 21" barrel length, NSN. Blue finish, walnut stock, side receiver sight. Front sight hooded. **Retaining nearly all of the original blue...more finish. Stock is excellent. Bore is bright and shiny.**

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Factory Engraved Winchester Model 63 Rifle

Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 70)      

.22 long rifle caliber, 23" barrel, S/N 153994A. Blue finish with finely figured walnut stock and forearm. The barrel is scroll engraved at the breech. The left side of the frame shows three rabbits in a forest scene with floral scroll and stipple engraving. The top of the frame is bordered with wavy lines. The right side of the frame shows a forest scene with three squirrels on a branch, the rest of the frame showing a floral scroll engraving with stippling. The bottom of the trigger guard is lightly scroll engraved and carries the initials "A.H." **The fancy pistol-gripped burl walnut stock and forearm show all their factory varnish, but not checkered. The gun retains 100% of the factory blue finish. The rifle appears to be unfired.**
.22 long rifle caliber, 23" barrel, S/N 153994A. Blue finish with finely figured walnut stock and forearm. The barrel is scroll engraved at the breech. The left side of t...morehe frame shows three rabbits in a forest scene with floral scroll and stipple engraving. The top of the frame is bordered with wavy lines. The right side of the frame shows a forest scene with three squirrels on a branch, the rest of the frame showing a floral scroll engraving with stippling. The bottom of the trigger guard is lightly scroll engraved and carries the initials "A.H." **The fancy pistol-gripped burl walnut stock and forearm show all their factory varnish, but not checkered. The gun retains 100% of the factory blue finish. The rifle appears to be unfired.**

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Winchester Model 62A Rifle

Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 70)      

.22 short caliber, 23" round barrel, S/N 406858. Blue finish and grooved walnut forearm with walnut stock. "Winchester" marked on the left side of frame. **Retaining nearly all of the original blue finish. Stock and forearm are excellent. Bore is excellent, mechanically excellent.**
.22 short caliber, 23" round barrel, S/N 406858. Blue finish and grooved walnut forearm with walnut stock. "Winchester" marked on the left side of frame. **Retaining near...morely all of the original blue finish. Stock and forearm are excellent. Bore is excellent, mechanically excellent.**

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Factory Engraved Winchester Model 61 Shot Only

Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 70)      

.22 long rifle shot only caliber, 24" barrel with shotgun front bead sight, S/N 109583. No notch for rear sight. Engraved on the left side with a panel of a grouse in flight, right side is two grouse in flight in an engraved panel. Finished in blue with Plain walnut stock and grooved forearm. Checkered steel buttplate. **Overall excellent plus condition retaining nearly all of the original blue finish. Bore is bright and shiny. Wood is excellent. A rare factory engraved 61 in shot only. This rifle is pictured on page 131 with a typo on the serial number in Winchester Slide-Action Rifles by Ned Schwing.**
.22 long rifle shot only caliber, 24" barrel with shotgun front bead sight, S/N 109583. No notch for rear sight. Engraved on the left side with a panel of a grouse in fli...moreght, right side is two grouse in flight in an engraved panel. Finished in blue with Plain walnut stock and grooved forearm. Checkered steel buttplate. **Overall excellent plus condition retaining nearly all of the original blue finish. Bore is bright and shiny. Wood is excellent. A rare factory engraved 61 in shot only. This rifle is pictured on page 131 with a typo on the serial number in Winchester Slide-Action Rifles by Ned Schwing.**

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Factory Engraved Presentation Winchester Experimental Briggs Patent Carbine

Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 70)      

.44 RF caliber, 21" round barrel with magazine. Nickel plated barrel and magazine, with engraved brass frame likely by Hodgson. The right side of frame features vines on a stippled background. On the left side are two finely executed Arabian horses. Blued five hundred yard rear barrel sight. Blued breech bolt. Case colored hammer and lever. Deluxe highly figured piano varnished walnut buttstock. This superb Winchester is a milestone in the development and manufacture of the Winchester Model 1866. By 1865 Winchester realized that the Henry Rifle needed improvements in its loading system. Oliver Winchester purchased patents from Briggs, King, and a few other inventors, resulting in the new loading concept for the Henry and subsequently the Model 1866. This carbine was specially built, engraved and presented to Briggs by Oliver Winchester and descended in the Briggs family. Experimental prototype fully finished and decorated Winchesters are among the rarest of all Winchesters. This carbine represents the finest and rarest Winchester prototype carbine extant and is comparable to the engraved Smith and Wesson prototype carbine sold in 2020 for $488,750.00. There are at least two Smith and Wesson's but only one Briggs Patent engraved carbine, and for the advanced Winchester collector or museum this carbine is unequaled in importance. Fully provenance to the Briggs family by letters. **Barrel retains 100% of the original bright nickel finish. The brass frame has a lovely, untouched, butterscotch patina, in pristine unmarked condition. The hammer still retains most of its original bright case colors. This unique, one of a kind experimental rifle was personally presented to G.W. Briggs By Oliver F. Winchester.**
.44 RF caliber, 21" round barrel with magazine. Nickel plated barrel and magazine, with engraved brass frame likely by Hodgson. The right side of frame features vines on ...morea stippled background. On the left side are two finely executed Arabian horses. Blued five hundred yard rear barrel sight. Blued breech bolt. Case colored hammer and lever. Deluxe highly figured piano varnished walnut buttstock. This superb Winchester is a milestone in the development and manufacture of the Winchester Model 1866. By 1865 Winchester realized that the Henry Rifle needed improvements in its loading system. Oliver Winchester purchased patents from Briggs, King, and a few other inventors, resulting in the new loading concept for the Henry and subsequently the Model 1866. This carbine was specially built, engraved and presented to Briggs by Oliver Winchester and descended in the Briggs family. Experimental prototype fully finished and decorated Winchesters are among the rarest of all Winchesters. This carbine represents the finest and rarest Winchester prototype carbine extant and is comparable to the engraved Smith and Wesson prototype carbine sold in 2020 for $488,750.00. There are at least two Smith and Wesson's but only one Briggs Patent engraved carbine, and for the advanced Winchester collector or museum this carbine is unequaled in importance. Fully provenance to the Briggs family by letters. **Barrel retains 100% of the original bright nickel finish. The brass frame has a lovely, untouched, butterscotch patina, in pristine unmarked condition. The hammer still retains most of its original bright case colors. This unique, one of a kind experimental rifle was personally presented to G.W. Briggs By Oliver F. Winchester.**

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The Iconic Factory Cased Ulrich Panel Engraved Connecticut Foot Guard Presentation Winchester Model

Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 70)      

.44-40 caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 86598 (ca. 1881). Cased in its original deluxe factory leather purple velvet lined casing of leather with brass inscription plaque bearing the engraved initials "T.V.G. to G.F.G.'' The rifle is finished in a rare combination of nickel and gold. Deluxe Highly Figured 3X style burl walnut stocks with checkered pistol grip butt and burl walnut forearm. Nickel set trigger. The left side of the frame Is finely engraved and factory inscribed in John Ulrich's elegant script: "Presented by the TIBBITS VETERAN CORPS OF TROY N.Y to the 1st COMPANY GOVERNORS FOOT GUARD, Hartford Conn. for Courtesy, June 8th, 1881" in one large oval panel and a finely engraved circular panel featuring a buck standing in a wooded landscape. The right side of the frame is covered in the finest Ulrich floral scroll engraving amidst a rare large interlocking key design within a square panel and an additional superbly executed bear looking out from a rocky cliff under a tree. The rest of the frame is covered in floral scroll engraving. The frame is signed underneath the lever "J. Ulrich". A Winchester Factory letter confirms all deluxe features. An icon to Winchester collectors since its appearance in the 1971 Antique Arms Annual in color plates on pages 95 and 102. The "Foot Guard" Model 1873 was specially commissioned by the Tibbits Corps as a gift in appreciation for the Governor's Foot Guard, the oldest continuous military organization in America (chartered in 1771 by King George III), hosting the most significant reunion of Civil War veterans. The rifle is the finest condition John Ulrich signed panel scene engraved 1873 Winchester known. The unusual combination of gold and nickel finishes together with the light deluxe walnut stocks, its pristine condition, and original purple velvet lined factory case make the "Foot Guard" 1873 possibly the most beautiful of all Winchester Model 1873 rifles. **The barrel, magazine tube, forend cap, lever,trigger,hammer and buttplate retain 100% of their original bright factory nickel finish. The frame retains all of the luxurious bright Winchester factory gold finish, the deluxe pistol grip fancy wood stock and forearm show 100% of their factory piano varnish finish and no darkening. The leather case has two defective straps however the case is excellent overall both inside and out.** Provenance The state of Connecticut Governor's Guard Herb Glass Senior Richard Prosser Mellon John J. Malloy.
.44-40 caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 86598 (ca. 1881). Cased in its original deluxe factory leather purple velvet lined casing of leather with brass inscription plaq...moreue bearing the engraved initials "T.V.G. to G.F.G.'' The rifle is finished in a rare combination of nickel and gold. Deluxe Highly Figured 3X style burl walnut stocks with checkered pistol grip butt and burl walnut forearm. Nickel set trigger. The left side of the frame Is finely engraved and factory inscribed in John Ulrich's elegant script: "Presented by the TIBBITS VETERAN CORPS OF TROY N.Y to the 1st COMPANY GOVERNORS FOOT GUARD, Hartford Conn. for Courtesy, June 8th, 1881" in one large oval panel and a finely engraved circular panel featuring a buck standing in a wooded landscape. The right side of the frame is covered in the finest Ulrich floral scroll engraving amidst a rare large interlocking key design within a square panel and an additional superbly executed bear looking out from a rocky cliff under a tree. The rest of the frame is covered in floral scroll engraving. The frame is signed underneath the lever "J. Ulrich". A Winchester Factory letter confirms all deluxe features. An icon to Winchester collectors since its appearance in the 1971 Antique Arms Annual in color plates on pages 95 and 102. The "Foot Guard" Model 1873 was specially commissioned by the Tibbits Corps as a gift in appreciation for the Governor's Foot Guard, the oldest continuous military organization in America (chartered in 1771 by King George III), hosting the most significant reunion of Civil War veterans. The rifle is the finest condition John Ulrich signed panel scene engraved 1873 Winchester known. The unusual combination of gold and nickel finishes together with the light deluxe walnut stocks, its pristine condition, and original purple velvet lined factory case make the "Foot Guard" 1873 possibly the most beautiful of all Winchester Model 1873 rifles. **The barrel, magazine tube, forend cap, lever,trigger,hammer and buttplate retain 100% of their original bright factory nickel finish. The frame retains all of the luxurious bright Winchester factory gold finish, the deluxe pistol grip fancy wood stock and forearm show 100% of their factory piano varnish finish and no darkening. The leather case has two defective straps however the case is excellent overall both inside and out.** Provenance The state of Connecticut Governor's Guard Herb Glass Senior Richard Prosser Mellon John J. Malloy.

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Factory Ulrich Engraved Model 1886 Winchester Lightweight Takedown Rifle

Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 70)      

.33 W.C.F. caliber, 24" round tapered barrel, S/N 132868. Blued finish. Engraved $10.00 -Factory Style #6. On the left side of the frame is a large panel with a ram. The right side features an elk on the front of the frame. The frame is entirely covered in characteristic tight Ulrich scrolls and borders. Carved Style "F", finely figured 3X style walnut stock with pistol grip shotgun butt with original Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Stock dimensions are 13-7/8 Drop 2 1/2 and 1 3/8". Factory letter states: "Received in warehouse January 17, 1905 Shipped from warehouse on January 19, 1905 Order number 262435". **Overall condition is excellent and factory original, The barrel retains most of its original bright blue finish, the magazine with most of the blue finish and only slight expected flaking on the takedown spindle. The forend cap has its original blue finish with expected flaking. The takedown ring retains half of the original blue finish with flaking and plum. The loading gate retains original finish with two browned stains. The frame retains most of the blue finish with wear to the high edges. Some flaking appears on the left side in the ram's panel. The hammer and lever still retain most of their case colors. Stock and forearm are excellent with crisp carving and only minor storage marks. Bore is excellent. Overall this is an excellent and very rare deluxe, carved stock, Winchester Factory Ulrich Engraved Winchester Model 1886.**
.33 W.C.F. caliber, 24" round tapered barrel, S/N 132868. Blued finish. Engraved $10.00 -Factory Style #6. On the left side of the frame is a large panel with a ram. The ...moreright side features an elk on the front of the frame. The frame is entirely covered in characteristic tight Ulrich scrolls and borders. Carved Style "F", finely figured 3X style walnut stock with pistol grip shotgun butt with original Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Stock dimensions are 13-7/8 Drop 2 1/2 and 1 3/8". Factory letter states: "Received in warehouse January 17, 1905 Shipped from warehouse on January 19, 1905 Order number 262435". **Overall condition is excellent and factory original, The barrel retains most of its original bright blue finish, the magazine with most of the blue finish and only slight expected flaking on the takedown spindle. The forend cap has its original blue finish with expected flaking. The takedown ring retains half of the original blue finish with flaking and plum. The loading gate retains original finish with two browned stains. The frame retains most of the blue finish with wear to the high edges. Some flaking appears on the left side in the ram's panel. The hammer and lever still retain most of their case colors. Stock and forearm are excellent with crisp carving and only minor storage marks. Bore is excellent. Overall this is an excellent and very rare deluxe, carved stock, Winchester Factory Ulrich Engraved Winchester Model 1886.**

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Deluxe Factory Cased L.D. Nimschke Engraved and Signed Model 1866 Presented by the King of Spain to

Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 70)      

.44 RF caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 36174. The "Guillermo Crespo" is the finest condition decorated 1866 Rifle known. The fire gilt brass frame was engraved by famed engraver Louis D. Nimschke. The left side adorned with the Spanish Royal Arms in a panel surrounded by superbly engraved scrolls further enhanced on the front with a Nimschke wheat pattern. The left side of the frame is fully engraved with Nimschke finest scroll work and Guillermo Crespo engraved in a riband. Top of frame engraved with scrolls, underside of frame is engraved as is lifter boldly stamp in a reserve "L.D.N.". This rifle is cased in its original rosewood case with a green silk rifle sling. The lining is blue with spaces for ten boxes of ammunition and a cartridge block for forty-four single rounds, of which thirty-nine remain. Guillermo Crespo was the highly respected Spanish Ambassador to Mexico following the defeat of Maximilian and the French. Crespo was important in maintaining relations with United States and Mexico, and for his exemplary service this rifle was presented to him by King Amadeo I. **The barrel retains 99% bright original factory blue, the magazine tube retains 99% of the original factory blue finish. The rear sight retains 99% of the factory original blue finish. Frame screws retain nearly 100% of the bright factory original blue finish. Frame retains nearly 100% bright fire gilding. Hammer retains 100% of the bright case coloring as does the trigger. The lever retains 98% of the bright blue finish. Engraved buttplate retains 99% of the bright gilding. The nose cap retains 99% of the bright gilding. Front sling swivel is gilled and retains most of that finish. Rear sling retains nearly 100% of the original blue finish. Finely figure Walnut stock and forearm retain nearly 100% of the factory piano The loading gate retains nearly all of the niter blue finish as does the bolt.** Provenance Herb Glass, Globe Requa, Clay P Bedford, John J. Malloy Publications, L.D. Nimschke scrap Book page, Decorated Firearms Collection of Clay P Bedford.
.44 RF caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 36174. The "Guillermo Crespo" is the finest condition decorated 1866 Rifle known. The fire gilt brass frame was engraved by fame...mored engraver Louis D. Nimschke. The left side adorned with the Spanish Royal Arms in a panel surrounded by superbly engraved scrolls further enhanced on the front with a Nimschke wheat pattern. The left side of the frame is fully engraved with Nimschke finest scroll work and Guillermo Crespo engraved in a riband. Top of frame engraved with scrolls, underside of frame is engraved as is lifter boldly stamp in a reserve "L.D.N.". This rifle is cased in its original rosewood case with a green silk rifle sling. The lining is blue with spaces for ten boxes of ammunition and a cartridge block for forty-four single rounds, of which thirty-nine remain. Guillermo Crespo was the highly respected Spanish Ambassador to Mexico following the defeat of Maximilian and the French. Crespo was important in maintaining relations with United States and Mexico, and for his exemplary service this rifle was presented to him by King Amadeo I. **The barrel retains 99% bright original factory blue, the magazine tube retains 99% of the original factory blue finish. The rear sight retains 99% of the factory original blue finish. Frame screws retain nearly 100% of the bright factory original blue finish. Frame retains nearly 100% bright fire gilding. Hammer retains 100% of the bright case coloring as does the trigger. The lever retains 98% of the bright blue finish. Engraved buttplate retains 99% of the bright gilding. The nose cap retains 99% of the bright gilding. Front sling swivel is gilled and retains most of that finish. Rear sling retains nearly 100% of the original blue finish. Finely figure Walnut stock and forearm retain nearly 100% of the factory piano The loading gate retains nearly all of the niter blue finish as does the bolt.** Provenance Herb Glass, Globe Requa, Clay P Bedford, John J. Malloy Publications, L.D. Nimschke scrap Book page, Decorated Firearms Collection of Clay P Bedford.

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Winchester Model 63

Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 70)      

.22 Long Rifle caliber, 23" round barrel, S/N 146514A. Blue finish with Fleur-de-lis checkering. **Barrel and frame retains nearly all of the original blue finish. A little wear to the high edges of the frame. Stock and forearm are excellent. Bore is excellent. Mechanically excellent.**
.22 Long Rifle caliber, 23" round barrel, S/N 146514A. Blue finish with Fleur-de-lis checkering. **Barrel and frame retains nearly all of the original blue finish. A litt...morele wear to the high edges of the frame. Stock and forearm are excellent. Bore is excellent. Mechanically excellent.**

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Winchester Thumb Trigger Rifle

Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 70)      

.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, 18" round barrel, NSN. Marked on the barrel "Thumb Trigger Model". Blue finish with fruitwood stock and Winchester hard rubber butt plate. **This little rifle retains nearly all of the original factory blue finish. Bore is excellent and the stock is excellent. This is one of the hardest rifles to find in this condition.** Provenance Ex John Woods Collection
.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, 18" round barrel, NSN. Marked on the barrel "Thumb Trigger Model". Blue finish with fruitwood stock and Winchester hard rubber butt pla...morete. **This little rifle retains nearly all of the original factory blue finish. Bore is excellent and the stock is excellent. This is one of the hardest rifles to find in this condition.** Provenance Ex John Woods Collection

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Winchester Model 67A Rifle

Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 70)      

.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, NSN. Blue finish, walnut stock. **Like new with no wear. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. **

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Winchester Model 1899 Rifle

Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 70)      

.22 Short/Long caliber, 18" round barrel, NSN. Blue finish, fruit wood stock. **Retaining nearly all of the original blue finish. Stock is very good with minimal storage dings. Bore is fair.**
.22 Short/Long caliber, 18" round barrel, NSN. Blue finish, fruit wood stock. **Retaining nearly all of the original blue finish. Stock is very good with minimal storage ...moredings. Bore is fair.**

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Rare Winchester Model 58 Rifle

Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 70)      

.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, 18" round barrel, NSN. Blue finish with fruit wood stock. **Barrel has traces of original blue finish with the remainder turning plum and flaking. Stock is excellent with minimal storage dings. Bore is bright and shiny. And mechanically excellent.**
.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, 18" round barrel, NSN. Blue finish with fruit wood stock. **Barrel has traces of original blue finish with the remainder turning plum a...morend flaking. Stock is excellent with minimal storage dings. Bore is bright and shiny. And mechanically excellent.**

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Winchester Model 74 Rifle

Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 70)      

.22 caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 398046A, Blue finish, walnut stock. **This rifle is nearly new, retaining all of the original blue finish. Walnut stock has nice open-grained wood. Excellent bore.**
.22 caliber, 22" barrel, S/N 398046A, Blue finish, walnut stock. **This rifle is nearly new, retaining all of the original blue finish. Walnut stock has nice open-grained...more wood. Excellent bore.**

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Rare Winchester Model 55 Rifle

Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 70)      

.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, 22" barrel, NSN. Blue finish with walnut stock. **Retaining all of the original blue finish. Stock is excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically excellent.**
.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, 22" barrel, NSN. Blue finish with walnut stock. **Retaining all of the original blue finish. Stock is excellent. Bore is bright and shi...moreny. Mechanically excellent.**

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Winchester Model 04 Rifle

Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 70)      

.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, 21" round barrel with Winchester proofs. Blue finish with fruit wood stock and hard rubber buttplate. **Retaining nearly all of the original blue finish. Stock is excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically excellent.**
.22 Short/Long/Long Rifle caliber, 21" round barrel with Winchester proofs. Blue finish with fruit wood stock and hard rubber buttplate. **Retaining nearly all of the ori...moreginal blue finish. Stock is excellent. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically excellent.**

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