
Lock Stock & Barrel Premier Auction Session #2
Lock Stock & Barrel Premier Auction Session #2
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Durs Egg Cased Pair Presentation Over Under Flintlock Pistols
Lot # 1000 (Sale Order: 1 of 384)
Our Assessment: Durs egg was a Swiss born gunsmith who eventually set up a business in London. His unparalleled craftsmanship and impeccable eye for detail made his guns among the most luxurious on the British market. He eventually earned the title of gun maker to King George IV (reigned from 1820-1830), a high honor at the time. He eventually passed away in 1831, but his business remained in operation until 1865. His nephew Joseph egg was also an accomplished gunsmith, he is believed to have invented the copper percussion cap.This particular set was MANUFACTURED during the reign of King George IV and the case has a paper indicating that egg was the gun maker to the King. The pistols are beautifully crafted and remarkably well preserved for they have only light handling wear. These are absolutely stunning and will display well with their case and accessories. These pistols are a perfect example of the splendid craftsmanship that Durs egg was known for.
Make: Durs egg
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1772-1831
Caliber: .48 Caliber
Action Type: Flintlock Over/Under Double-Barreled Presentation Pistols
Markings: Aside from the barrels, the metal parts feature decorative scroll engravings. The two loeck-plates are each marked with the maker’s name "D. egg" in cursive. The top of the breech has two gold-colored lines and the top of the barrel assembly is marked "D. eGG, LONDON". There is a medallion at the top of the grip marked "DG". The upper left barrel is marked with a crown between two scepters.
Barrel Length: 5" Octagonal.
Sights / Optics: There is a gold colored blade fixed above the muzzles and a "U"-notch dovetailed at the rear.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The guns have the same grip features although their individual conditions will be described below. The pistols have two-ferrules at the bottom of the barrel assembly that hold their respective ramrods, an action on both sides, a checkered pistol grip and engraved grip cap.231213CG075: The stock has some light handling marks, nicks and compressions. Notably, there is a very light crack on the left side of the stock between the pan and hammer and some light wear surrounding the top tang. There is a repaired crack on the right side below the lockplate and a metal pinhead can be seen at about the trigger, this appears to be an old repair and was likely done in the era that these were used. The checkering remains mostly sharp. Overall, the stock is in Fine condition for an ANTIQUE.231213CG076: The stock has some light handling marks, nicks and compressions. Notably, there is light wear surrounding the hammers and a very light superficial crack at the rear of the right lock-plate. The checkering remains mostly sharp. Overall, the stock is in Fine condition for an ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: Damascus, Case Color & Bright
Finish Originality: Original
Overall Condition: 231213CG075: The gun retains about 75% of its metal finish. There is still a significant amount of case coloring on the lock-plates. The Damascus barrels retain most of their finish although there is some light surface oxidation and light handling marks on them. Notably, there is light handling wear along the leading edges. The bright parts have some light surface oxidation on them. The markings remain clear. The screwheads are un-marred and serviceable. Overall, the pistol is in Fine Plus condition for an ANTIQUE.231213CG076: The gun retains about 65% of its metal finish. The gun’s case coloring on the lock-plates has largely worn off but there is still an appreciable amount visible on each lock. The Damascus barrels retain much of their finish with only some light surface oxidation and superficial handling marks on them. Notably, there is some light wear along the leading edges, a light nick on the right side of the upper barrel and some light surface oxidation on the bright parts. The markings remain clear. The screwheads are un-marred and serviceable. Overall, the pistol is in Fine Plus condition for an ANTIQUE.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The guns come with their original presentation case with a brass carrying handle and green lining. The inside of the case is decorated with a paper indicating the gun’s manufacturer’s, Durs egg, relationship with George IV. Also included is a bullet mold marked "48", a total of four flints, four balls, a James Dixon of Sheffield oiler, a powder flask and cleaning rod. The case is missing one of the brass fixtures on the front of the lid. The case has some light-moderate handling marks, including oxidation on the brass parts, consistent with an ANTIQUE item but it remains in Very Good condition. ANTIQUE
Whitney Co. Morse-Burgess 1878 .45-70 Lever Action Rifle ANTIQUE
Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 2 of 384)
Our Assessment: MANUFACTURED by the Whitney Company, the Whitney Burgess Morse Model 1878 was originally designed to be a lever action repeating design which would appeal to the US Army. The Whitney Burgess Morse was chambered for .45-70 Govt., then the standard caliber of the US Army. Pretty much all other lever action designs of the time were chambered for smaller pistol calibers, such as .44-40. The Whitney Burgess Morse was entered into US Army Ordnance Trials in 1878. Although the rifle performed admirably, the Whitney Burgess Morse was rejected. The Whitney Burgess Morse was redesigned as a hunting rifle. A civilian stock was outfitted and a loading gate on the right hand side of the receiver was added. The new sporter Whitney Burgess Morse was marketed as an express rifle for hunting larger game such as deer, elk, buffalo, or bear. However, two years earlier Winchester had introduced their own .45-70 express rifle with the Winchester Model 1876. Being on the market for two years, the Model 1876 had already won the hearts and minds of hunters, greatly overshadowing the Whitney Burgess Morse. Thus, only 3,000 of these rifles were produced between 1878 and 1882.Whether you collect Colts or Winchesters, you need a Burgess in your collection. They are quite Rare and when we do see them, they are usually pretty thrashed. This gun shows its age, but still has strong mechanics and a reasonable bore for a 130 year old gun which would have seen exclusive use with black powder. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Whitney Company
Model: Burgess-Morse 1878
Serial Number: 863
Year of Manufacture: 1878-1882
Caliber: .45-70 Gov't
Action Type: Lever Action, Full Length Tube Magazine Fed Rifle
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "G. W. MORSE / PATENTED OCT. 28th 1856" and "45 CAL. 70 GR. C.F.". The left side of the upper tang and the bottom of the lower tang are marked "863". The upper tang is marked "A. BURGESS / PATENTED JAN. 7 1873 / PATENTED OCT. 19 1875".
Barrel Length: 28", Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn V-notch sight with an elevator piece that is dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate with sliding door over a storage compartment with the included cleaning tools. The stocks have some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches throughout. More notable imperfections include a gash on the right side of the forearm. The upper left edge portion of the forend seems to be replacement wood. The grain lines have become quite pronounced with age. There is a thin crack on the left side of the wrist. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The plate has gone to a light mottled patina with some scattered wear and infrequent surface erosion. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition as ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly dim with strong rifling. There is scattered light erosion and some pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates 7/10 as ANTIQUE. Most ANTIQUE firearms have bores that will show erosion. This not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA ANTIQUE Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregarded the bore's condition for collectors' firearms.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains roughly 10% of its original finish. Most of the remaining finish has turned a light patina. There is scattered erosion and scratching, with some nicks and edge wear, etc. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as ANTIQUE.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE
Whitneyville Armory Kennedy .44-40 WCF 24" Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 3 of 384)
Our Assessment: While today he is better known by most as the inventor of the cotton gin, Eli Whitney was also a singularly accomplished firearms designer who perhaps had greater personal success with firearms than with his most well-known invention (due to patent issues with the gin). He supplied arms to the United States military from the time of the Whiskey Rebellion past the end of the Civil War. He also sold arms commercially where he also found success, with firearms like this Whitney-Kennedy lever rifle which started as an evolution of the action designed by Andrew Burgess. With the more traditional style of lever used here, that would date this one being MANUFACTURED between 1884-1886. It comes with a 24-inch octagon barrel chambered in .44-40 WCF. Just like the Winchester 1873, this rifle would have been a great companion to a Colt or Merwin Hulbert revolver in the same caliber. This a Rare opportunity to add this very distinct example of our lever gun history. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Whitneyville Armory
Model: Kennedy
Serial Number: J801
Year of Manufacture: 1879-1886
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Side Loading Gate fed by Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24" Octagonal, Heavy
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel above the muzzle. The rear sight is a square notch buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the top rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut featuring a nose cap, a straight grip, a straight comb and a contoured metal with a sliding brass door to a buttstock storage compartment. There is a repaired split on the bottom of the forearm. The wood shows light to moderate nicks, scratches, compressions and some minor handling and storage marks. There is a small chip loss at the top left of the wrist. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks are in Very Good overall condition as ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly gray and the rifling is deep. There is light-to-moderate erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, this bore rates a 7 out of 10.Most ANTIQUE firearms have bores that will show erosion. This not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA ANTIQUE Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregarded the bore's condition for collectors' firearms.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 10% of its metal finish. Some bluing remains in protected portions. The balance of the finish shows oxidation and patina on most surfaces. There are several scattered nicks, dings, and scratches. There are some patches of erosion and light pitting scattered throughout. The screw heads vary from sharp to lightly tooled. The markings are legible. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as ANTIQUE.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE
Colt-Burgess .44-40 WCF "New Magazine" Sporting Rifle
Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 4 of 384)
Our Assessment: Although Colt was predominately a manufacturer of popular revolvers, such as the Colt Single Action Army, in the 1880s the company began to seek to compete against Winchester in the rifle market. In 1882, Colt contacted Andrew Burgess to design a lever-action rifle and by July 1883, production of the new rifle had begun. The Colt-Burgess was produced for sixteen months thereafter, with a total of 6,403 guns manufactured. Approximately 60% of these were of the rifle variation. When compared to production figures of Winchester's 1873 rifle, the Colt-Burgess failed as a serious competitor to Winchester. From 1873 to 1919, Winchester MANUFACTURED 720,610 Model 1873 rifles, or an average of over 15,000 per year.The short production history of the Colt-Burgess has led to much speculation as to the reason of its demise. According to legend, upon hearing of Colt's entrance into the lever-action rifle market, Winchester began to develop a prototype revolver to compete with Colt's market. A "gentleman's agreement" then followed between Colt and Winchester, with Colt agreeing to drop production of the Burgess and Winchester abandoning its plans to develop a revolver. The truth of this story has never been fully verified, and as such, the reason for the Burgess rifle's short production history is unknown.Whether you collect Colts or Winchesters, you need a Burgess in your collection. They are quite Rare and when we do see them, they are usually pretty thrashed. This gun shows its age, but still has strong mechanics and a reasonable bore for a 130 year old gun which would have seen exclusive use with black powder. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Colt
Model: Colt-Burgess, Model 1883, New Magazine Rifle
Serial Number: 153
Year of Manufacture: 1883
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Action Type: Lever Action, Full Length Tube Magazine Fed Rifle
Barrel Length: 25 1/2", Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a Marble's buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The rear sight has a white diamond aiming reference with a reversible leaf to present either a "V" or a "U"-notch. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate with sliding door over a storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. The forend has patches of more notable scraping. There are a couple of small losses at the front of the wrist. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 12 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The plate has gone to a light patina with some scattered light marks. The stocks rate in Good-Very Good overall condition as ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: Blue & Casehardened Lever
Finish Originality: We see no evidence of refinishing, but most exposed surfaces show aggressive cleaning.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with strong rifling. There is some scattered light erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 5% of its metal finish. Remaining finish is found on the interior of the receiver, the bolt and protected areas of the lever. Other surfaces have mostly gone to a light patina or worn/cleaned to white. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with notable tool marks around the replaced screw in the left receiver flat. There is a cluster of nicks on the top tang behind the hammer. There are tool marks at most screw heads. There is some scattered minor surface erosion. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from tool marked with strong slots to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are generally clear, the rampant colt is worn and incomplete. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as ANTIQUE.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE
Serial Number 58 Colt Revolving Sporting Rifle,1855-1864
Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 5 of 384)
Our Assessment: Thousands of these guns would ultimately see service, both sides used the gun but more were supplied to the Union. After all, Samuel Colt’s company was situated well above the Mason-Dixon Line, in Connecticut, and Colt was a commissioned officer in the Connecticut State Militia. The gun was used from the opening months of the conflict until the war ended in 1865, it was considered an effective arm by most of its users but the advent of breech-loaded firearms made it largely obsolete by the end of the conflict. There are a number of different Colt Model 1855 Revolving Rifles that were made. This particular specimen is a .56 caliber Full Stock Sporting Rifle with a 31 1/4" barrel, a 5-round fluted cylinder and a full-length forend. In all, only 1,000 .56 caliber Sporting Rifles were produced, 200 with a 31 1/4" barrel and the Full Stock was less common than the Half Stock, making this a pretty Rare configuration. The gun has a matching serial numbers with the exception of the included clearing rod, and there is a marking in the toe which may be a rack number.Also of interest is the "FAVRe BRANDT" marking found on the barrel and receiver. This marking is associated with James Favre Brandt, a Swiss citizen who went with a mission to Japan in 1863 to establish trade relations. While Favre Brandt is perhaps best known today for his role in watchmaking and watch sales in Japan, he also sold a wide variety of goods including firearms. While this rifle doesn't have any Japanese markings, the Favre Brandt markings are still an intriguing feature which would be well worth some more in-depth investigation.The rifle itself is in impressive condition, especially compared to other specimens we have seen. The action still functions correctly and the bore is really quite outstanding.
Make: Colt
Model: Full Stock Sporting Rifle
Serial#: 58
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1857
Caliber: .56 Cal
Markings: The top-strap is marked "COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.". The top tang is marked "COLT’S / PATeNT NOV 24TH 1857". The bottom of the frame, bottom tang, butt-plate, rear of the cylinder and bottom of the barrel are all serial matched "58". The cylinder is marked "PATeNTeD. SePT. 10th 1850". The left of the trigger guard is marked "K". The toe is marked "212". The top of the barrel in front of the rear sight and the front of the topstrap are each marked "FAVRe BRANDT".
Barrel Length: 31 1/4"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the receiver. The rear sight has one fixed and two folding "V"-notches in a base dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The fixed notch is marked "100" while the taller folding notches are marked "300" and "500" respectively. The rear sight is sitting slightly off-center to the right in its dovetail.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is two-piece smooth wood featuring a brass nose-cap, a slot in the forend for the included clearing rod, two barrel bands, a straight wrist, a straight comb, a sling swivel on the belly and a semi-crescent butt-plate with a storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). There are sling swivels mounted to the rear barrel band the rear of the guard. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There are two thin cracks at the rear of the top tang. There are paper shims in the forend at each barrel band. The plate has scattered light surface oxidation, but retains some blue finish. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition as refinished ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some erosion in the bore, mostly in the grooves about mid-way down the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 or 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The gun retains about 30% of its metal finish. The strongest remaining finish is on the receiver and cylinder. The tangs and barrel are mostly worn to white. There is some scattered minor surface oxidation. There are several nicks and scratches, mostly minor. There are tool marks around screw and pin heads. The action shows light operational wear. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. The screwheads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. Overall, the gun is in Very Good-Fine condition as ANTIQUE.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Please note that the clearing rod is not original to the gun and will fall out the front of the stock if the rifle is pointed down.
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE
Springfield 1875 Officers Model Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 Gov't
Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 6 of 384)
Our Assessment: This 1875 Officers Model is in excellent condition as ANTIQUE. Fewer than 500 Officer's Model Rifles were produced during a ten-year manufacturing run from 1875 to 1885. Springfield Armory MANUFACTURED these rifles to provide Army officers with a high quality sporting-grade rifle that utilized the .45-70 service cartridge. These military-designed trapdoor rifles featured ornate scroll engraved on most metal parts, target sights, and checkered wood grips & forestock. The Model 1875 Officer's Rifle displayed the high degree of craftsmanship that characterized rifles MANUFACTURED by Springfield Armory during the 19th Century. These single-shot target rifles were not issued by the Army. They were available for private purchase by officers. don't miss out on one of the most Gorgeous 1875 Officer's Rifles you're likely to find.
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: 1875 Officer's Model Trapdoor
Serial Number: None.
Year of Manufacture: 1885
Caliber: .45-70 Gov't, Black Powder
Action Type: Pivoting Breech-Block Single-Shot Rifle
Barrel Length: 26"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a folding brass Beech-style sight presenting either a blade or a beaded post inside a ring, dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a Model 1879 rifle sight. There is a mount in the top of the wrist with a folding tang sight adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is checkered walnut with a decorative German silver nosecap, straight comb, steel carbine-style buttplate and a checkered walnut extension on the bottom of the wrist giving it a semi-pistol grip contour. The stock has some scattered light scratches and compressions. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some wear and oxidation at the heel and toe. The stocks rate in about Fine-plus overall condition as ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: The blued parts show treatment with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is scattered minor erosion and infrequent pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its current metal finish. The metal shows scrapes and light discoloration from oxidation. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about excellent condition as ANTIQUE.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified ANTIQUE: YES
Springfield Trapdoor 1884 Line Throwing Carbine .45-70 Gov't
Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 7 of 384)
Our Assessment: The Model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard-issue breech-loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. Model 1873, Model 1884, and Model 1888 Trapdoors were the main service rifles of the U.S. Military until they were gradually replaced by the Springfield 1892 Krag Rifle. George Custer's troops were armed with Trapdoors at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and they were still used by secondary units during the Spanish-American war in 1898.This Springfield Trapdoor started life as a standard Model 1884 Rifle back in 1889. It has been converted to mimic a line throwing Carbine. The barrel has been cut down to 19.25 inches and has been counterbored to about the midpoint in order to fire the brass-tipped line dart.
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: 1884 Trapdoor. It has been converted to mimic a Line Throwing Carbine.
Serial Number: 467395
Year of Manufacture: 1889
Caliber: .45-70 Gov't
Action Type: Single Shot, Forward Pivoting Breech Block "Trapdoor"
Barrel Length: Approximately 19.25 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an oversized post. The rear sight is a Buffington sight marked "C" for Carbine.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a straight grip, nose cap, 2 barrel bands, stacking loop, 2 sling loops, and a metal buttplate. The buttplate shows oxidation and wear. The wood shows scrapes & scratches. The LOP measures 13.25" from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition as a refurbished ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: Blue. Case Colored
Finish Originality: Original to Conversion
Bore Condition: The barrel has been counterbored to about the midpoint. The front half of the bore is gray and mostly smooth. The remaining grooves are gray. The rear of the bore has deep rifling. There is erosion in the bore.In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 4 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The metal shows scrapes, scratches, and areas of discoloration from oxidation. The screw heads show use. The markings are well defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as a refurbished ANTIQUE.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic's check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a brass-tipped line dart.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified ANTIQUE
Remington-Keene Carbine .45-70 Government Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 8 of 384)
Our Assessment: This a Remington-Keene Sporting carbine, Remington's first production bolt action. At the time of its invention, the lever-action and single-shot dominated the market with a few bolt actions entering the fray, but they were single-shot designs. The inventor John W. Keene had been awarded patents for a rifle that would feed from a magazine tube but did not have mass production capabilities. This resulted in a mutually beneficial relationship for him and the Remington company and thus the Remington-Keene rifle was born. The magazine tube was similar to the lever actions of the time and the hammer at the rear of the bolt would let the shooter know if the rifle was cocked similar to a musket or lever action so it was not hard to transition shooters accustomed to their older rifles. The Navy made a purchase for some of the rifles and the U.S. Interior Department purchased some for Indian Tribal police but sales to the Government were not what Remington had hoped and they soon started targeting the sporting market instead of government sales. The production numbers were about 5,000 of all the variants combined. Already a Rare gun, this carbine is one of, if not the Rarest… the BlueBook simply says "Rarity Precludes Accurate Pricing". This one has survived the years exceptionally well and truly looks great, even the bore is nothing to turn your nose up at. Quite a few of us at the shop will be jealous of the lucky winner, hardly anyone passed by this gun without commenting on just how cool it is. This will certainly make an exceptional addition to a collection of Remingtons and ANTIQUEs.
Make: Remington
Model: Remington-Keene Carbine
Serial Number: None
Year of Manufacture: 1880-1888
Caliber: .45-70 Govt.
Action Type: Tubular Magazine Bolt Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 20"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed into a barrel band at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a two-position flip-up ladder sight. There are three different "U" notches for sighting.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece walnut with a straight grip, a straight comb, and a metal buttplate with a hinged door for storage. There is a tiny hairline crack on the top of the wrist at the rear of the tang. There are a few scattered dings, compressions, and little nicks, some of the most noticeable marks are on the left side of the stock at about the action. There are a few scattered scuffs and oil marks. There are some light handling marks. The LOP measures approximately 13" from the front of the trigger to the rear of the smooth metal buttplate. The metal buttplate has areas of scabbing, finish loss, and patina. The stock rates in about Very Good-Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is mostly sharp. There are a few areas of minor surface erosion but no heavy pitting.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. There are some areas of erosion scattered over the barrel and magazine tube. There are some scattered small spots of oxidation on the blued components. The nosecap, bolt, and lifter have some scattered spots of dark discoloration from previous oxidation and some spots of light erosion. There is some thinning on the edges. There is standard operational wear. The screw heads are lightly worn with strong serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: On this rifle the hammer cocks automatically and does not need to be manually cocked. The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE
Remington-Keene Deluxe Sporting Rifle .45-70 Govt 24.5" Rifle
Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 9 of 384)
Our Assessment: This a Remington-Keene Sporting rifle, Remington's first production bolt action. At the time of its invention, the lever-action and single-shot dominated the market with a few bolt actions entering the fray, but they were single-shot designs. The inventor John W. Keene had been awarded patents for a rifle that would feed from a magazine tube but did not have mass production capabilities. This resulted in a mutually beneficial relationship for him and the Remington company and thus the Remington-Keene rifle was born. The magazine tube was similar to the lever actions of the time and the manually cocked action was similar to a musket so it was not hard to transition shooters accustomed to their older rifles. The Navy made a purchase for some of the rifles and the U.S. Interior Department purchased some for Indian Tribal police but sales to the Government were not what Remington had hoped and they soon started marketing sporting rifles. This one is a Deluxe Sporting rifle with a desirable half round and half octagonal barrel which sits in a checkered wood stock with a pistol grip. The production numbers were about 5,000 of all variants, and these don't come up often..especially a submodel as Rare as this, don't pass this gem up. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Remington
Model: Remington-Keene Deluxe Sporting Rifle
Serial Number: None
Year of Manufacture: 1880-1888
Caliber: .45-70 Govt. (Black Powder Only)
Action Type: Tubular Magazine Bolt Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 24 1/2", Half Round & Half Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a two position folding globe sight dovetailed into a barrel band at the front of the barrel. Inside the globe is a beaded post and there is a small blade on the top, when folded down a blade is presented. The rear sight is a folding two-position sight. When folded down a "U" notch is presented and there is a slider for elevation. When folded up the sight is a "U" notched ladder sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a round bottom pistol grip, a straight comb, and a carbine-style metal buttplate with a hinged door for storage. There are cracks at the top tang. There is a filled repair on the bottom by the loading port. There are some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches. The checkering is strong. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the rear of the smooth metal buttplate. The plate has finish loss, scratches, light erosion, scabbing, and areas of discoloration from previous oxidation. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There are spots of light to moderate pitting throughout the bore. This bore rates 7 out of 10 for its age.Most ANTIQUE firearms have bores that will show erosion. This not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA ANTIQUE Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases the NRA standards disregarded the bore's condition for collectors firearms.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. There is finish loss on the edges. There are some scattered nicks and scratches in the metal. There are scattered areas of thinning and faint patina. There are some scattered spots of minor oxidation. There are some scattered spots of dark discoloration from previous oxidation. The screwheads are used with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The follower has been replaced with a larger piece of .50 cal brass. The action functions correctly. The hammer is manually cocked after cycling the bolt. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE
Celebrated Winchester Repeating Rifles Porcelain Advertising Sign
Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 10 of 384)
This a Very Nice Vintage Winchester Advertising round sign, 11.9" diameter, 0.09" thick. Porcelain on Solid Metal with excellent coloring (real steel, not tin). This sign is in Great shape, showing light wear. The sign reads "The Celebrated Winchester Repeating Rifles, Bought, Sold, Trades, Repairs". The high contrast yellow and black paint is well preserved, there is some wear around the grommets. These signs are not just marketing tools, they are historical artifacts that document the evolution of firearms and the changing tastes of consumers over the decades. They serve as a window into the past, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry that have made these manufacturers iconic in the world of firearms. A fantastic piece of Americana and a truly must have sign for any Winchester collection.
Vintage Winchester "Coyote & Fox Shotgun Shells" Advertising Sign
Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 11 of 384)
This a very large Vintage Winchester Advertising round sign, 30" diameter, 0.09" thick. Porcelain on Solid Metal with excellent coloring (real steel, not tin). This Winchester sign is in Good to Very Good overall condition, showing light to moderate wear. The advertisement reads "Winchester Coyote & Fox Shotgun Shells 1944" with the Winchester logo, and lovely fox and coyote illustrations. The high contrast white, orange and black paint shows a few chipped spots. There is edge and border wear, showing some scattered scuffs, scratches and stains. The circular sign has retained its shape nicely, the four hanging eyelets show heavy oxidation. These signs are not just marketing tools, they are historical artifacts that document the evolution of firearms and the changing tastes of consumers over the decades. They serve as a window into the past, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry that have made these manufacturers iconic in the world of firearms. An impressive piece of Americana and a must have sign for any Winchester collection.
Vintage Winchester Fishing Tackle Porcelain Advertising Sign
Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 12 of 384)
This an eye-Catching Vintage Winchester Fishing Tackle Advertising round sign, 6" diameter, 0.09" thick. Porcelain on Solid Metal with excellent coloring (real steel, not tin). This sign is in Very Good condition, showing light wear. The bottom of the Porcelain is chipped, the e from HEREis missing. The sign reads "You'll Land'em with Winchester Fishing Tackle Available Her (missing e)". The blue and red paint is well preserved, there is some wear along the edges. These signs are not just marketing tools, they are historical artifacts that document the evolution of firearms and the changing tastes of consumers over the decades. They serve as a window into the past, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry that have made these manufacturers iconic in the world of firearms. A desirable piece of Americana and a truly must have sign for any Winchester or Fishing collection.
Vintage Winchester Range Super Trap Load Porcelain Sign
Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 13 of 384)
This an Impressive Vintage Winchester Ranger Super Trap Load rectangular sign, 10" x 10". Porcelain on Solid Metal with excellent coloring (real steel, not tin). This sign is in Good condition, showing light to moderate wear. The four hanging eyelets show heavy oxidation. The high contrast paint is in pretty good shape, there are some scattered light scratches and some stains. These signs are not just marketing tools, they are historical artifacts that document the evolution of firearms and the changing tastes of consumers over the decades. They serve as a window into the past, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry that have made these manufacturers iconic in the world of firearms. A nice piece of Americana and a truly must-have sign for any Winchester or advertisement collection.
Winchester Repeater Paper Shot Shells Large Porcelain Sign
Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 14 of 384)
This a large and impressive vintage Winchester rectangular sign, 24" x 16", 0.09" thick. Porcelain on Solid Metal with well preserved coloring (real steel, not tin). This Winchester sign is in Very Good overall condition, showing light to moderate wear. The advertisement reads "Winchester Repeater Paper Shot Shells Loaded With Smokeless Powder MANUFACTURED and Loaded By The Winchester Repeating Arms Co New Haven, Conn., U.S.A". The high contrast white, black and red paint shows some wear and minor chipping in a few spots. The sign is slightly warped and corners show moderate wear. These signs are not just marketing tools, they are historical artifacts that document the evolution of firearms and the changing tastes of consumers over the decades. They serve as a window into the past, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry that have made these manufacturers iconic in the world of firearms. A nice piece of Americana, this large vintage advertisement is a must-have for any Winchester collection.
Winchester Western Steel Shot Shotgun Shells Advertising Sign
Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 15 of 384)
This a striking Winchester Steel Shotgun Shells round tin advertising sign, 11.75" Diameter. Tin sign, very light and easy to hang. This sign is in Very Good condition, showing light wear. There are some scattered scratches and scuff marks. The eye-catching high contrast bold print and nice bird illustrations will look great displayed in a man cave or gun room. The sign reads "Winchester Western Steel Shot Shotgun Shells Duck & Pheasant Steel Made in U.S.A.''. These signs are not just marketing tools, they are historical artifacts that document the evolution of firearms and the changing tastes of consumers over the decades. They serve as a window into the past, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry that have made these manufacturers iconic in the world of firearms. A very cool sign perfect for any Winchester or advertisement collection.
Giant Winchester Western Logo Porcelain Advertising Sign
Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 16 of 384)
This a very large Vintage Winchester Advertising round sign, 30" diameter, 0.09" thick. Porcelain on Solid Metal with excellent coloring (real steel, not tin). This Winchester sign is in Fine overall condition, showing light wear. The advertisement reads "Winchester Western" with a massive Winchester logo. The high contrast white, orange and black paint is well preserved, it shows some edge wear and a couple of chipped spots. The circular sign is slightly warped. These signs are not just marketing tools, they are historical artifacts that document the evolution of firearms and the changing tastes of consumers over the decades. They serve as a window into the past, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry that have made these manufacturers iconic in the world of firearms. An impressive piece of Americana and a must have sign for any Winchester collection.
Rare Browning Brothers Rifle #346 (Winchester 1885 Predecessor)
Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 17 of 384)
Our Assessment:While Winchester has become nearly synonymous with “lever rifle” and John Browning is famous for, well, just about everything firearms-related in the 20th Century, the relationship between inventor John Moses Browning and the Winchester Repeating Arms Company began with a humble single shot rifle. Elegant in is simplicity, robust and reliable, the first 25 rifles produced by Browning Bros. sold out in a week. Their quality quickly became known and the rifles sold as fast as they could be made. Browning received a patent for his design in October of 1879 and set to work building rifles. In 1883, one of these rifles was purchased second hand by a Winchester salesman, Andrew McAusland, who found the design so interesting that he put the rifle in a crate and shipped it to the Winchester factory in New Haven. Shortly after it arrived, Thomas Bennett was on a train to Ogden to meet the Browning Brothers. During negotiations for the purchase of the Single Shot rifle’s patent, Browning happened to mention that he had a nearly completed design for a repeating rifle that could handle full-power loads like his single shot, and history was made. Bennett left Ogden with an agreement to purchase Browning’s patent, a dozen of his Single Shot rifles, and a relationship between Winchester and perhaps the most prolific firearms inventor in American history. Fewer than 600 rifles were produced by Browning before his patent was sold and this is number 346. The rifle shows honest wear for its age, most of these guns saw extensive use in the frontier for hunting. Its connection to Browning, likely having been handled by John himself during production, makes it a rare treat for collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make:Browning Brothers
Model:Single Shot Rifle
Serial Number:346
Year of Manufacture:Ca. 1879-1883
Caliber:The barrel is marked “45. 70.”, but we were not able to fully seat a .45-70 Gov’t cartridge in the chamber.
Action Type:Falling-Block, Single-Shot Rifle
Barrel Length:29 3/4”, Octagonal Sights/Optics: There is an empty dovetail at the front of the barrel for a front sight (none present). There is a folding ladder sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel, presenting a “V”-notch buckhorn when down and having a “V”-notch slider on the ladder. There is an empty dovetail in front of the rear sight assembly. The top tang is drilled and tapped for a tang sight (none present). Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with semi-pistol grip, slight schnabel tip on the forend, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. The forend has a loss on the top-left edge at the front and a crack at the left-rear. There are a couple of small losses at the front edge of the wrist. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The checkering is generally well defined. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate is in the white with some scattered wear and a tiny hole near the heel. Overall, the stocks are in Good-plus condition as Antique.
Type of Finish:None.
Finish Originality:It isn’t clear if the finish has been removed or if the surfaces were never finished. The barrel and receiver are serial-matching.
Bore Condition:The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and minor pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 5 or 6 out of 10. Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collectors’ firearms.
Overall Condition:The metal surfaces show scattered minor oxidation and some spots of minor erosion. There are light nicks, scuffs and scratches with a few more notable marks on the left receiver flat. The hammer spur appears to have been altered and does not have any checkering. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tooled with usable slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this rifle is in about Good condition as Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics:The action does not function correctly. We could not get the hammer to catch at full-cock and when the action is closed, the hammer falls to the fired position. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.
Winchester Model 1883 Hotchkiss Musket, .45-70 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 18 of 384)
Our Assessment: The Winchester Hotchkiss was a bolt-action repeating rifle patented by Benjamin B. Hotchkiss in 1876 and produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company and Springfield Arsenal from 1878. The Hotchkiss like most early bolt-actions had a single rear locking lug integral with the bolt handle, but was unique in feeding multiple rounds from a tubular buttstock magazine similar to the Spencer rifle. A magazine cutoff mechanism was adopted, allowing the user to fire the rifle as a single-shot while retaining the magazine in reserve.There were three basic variants to the Hotchkiss. The original rifle had the magazine cutoff and bolt lock integral to a dial on the right side, with only the one control. Testing and feedback from military trials led to the 2nd or "Improved" model being made, having separate levers to each side of the receiver. Curiously, 1st Model rifles and carbines continued to be produced even after the 2nd Model went into production. Due to frequent cracking of the stock at the rear of the receiver, the 3rd Model altered the receiver once more and used two-piece stocks, largely solving the issue of cracking. The 3rd Model also coincided with personnel changes at Winchester with former Remington employees Jefferson Clough and Leander Russell hired as Superintendent and Assembly Room Department head, respectively, as well as Colt firearms and tooling designer William Mason hired as the Master Mechanic. Their efforts led to a better designed rifle which was produced much more efficiently. This model was called the Model 1883 Hotchkiss and saw significant foreign military and domestic commercial sales, though the United States elected to stick with the 1873 Trapdoor rifle.This example is from fairly late in production, when both production and assembly were somewhat inconsistent. It is in Fine-plus condition, retaining much of its original metal finish, a strong bore and good mechanics. It has a few idiosyncratic features such as its turned-down bolt handle, "11" marking on its buttplate and a nosecap with a bayonet lug that prevents the use of the clearing rod slot in the forend. It is not clear whether this due to the production and assembly methods in the late 1890s. Another possibility, based on the serial range, is that it was originally sold to the California State Militia, and many of these militia rifles would later be sold to the Hollywood film industry which may have made some alterations. In any case, this a very neat example of the 1883 Hotchkiss that will add to a Winchester collection.
Make: Winchester
Model: 1883 Hotchkiss Musket
Serial Number: 82655
Year of Manufacture: 1895
Caliber: .45-70
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 28"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade. The rear sight is a folding ladder sight.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut. The forend has two barrel bands with a sling swivel on the front band (there is another swivel mounted to the front of the trigger guard) and the nosecap has an integral bayonet lug. The lug obstructs the clearing rod slot, no rod is included. The buttstock has a straight grip, straight comb and steel buttplate marked "11" on the top tang. The stocks have light handling wear with some nicks and scratches. The LOP measures 13 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition as ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is some scattered minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains approximately 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel has strong finish with some scattered light marks and more notable wear on the top-rear at the caliber marking. The receiver flats have generally strong case color with other areas muted. There is some light oxidation on the receiver. The action shows operational wear and there is stubborn dried grease on the bearing surfaces. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine-plus condition as ANTIQUE.
Mechanics: The functions correctly.Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This rifle comes with a Winchester factory records letter confirming its original configuration, received in warehouse March 13, 1895 and shipped June 5, 1915.
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE
Vintage Winchester Lot of Two Reloading Tools .38 WCF, 1880's
Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 19 of 384)
This lot includes two Vintage Winchester .38 WCF tools. The first tool is a bullet mold, and the second is a reloading tool and decapping pin. These two tools are in great shape only showing light wear and minor oxidation. They don't make them like they used to and these older reloading tools are becoming scarcer and scarcer every year. This a nice pairing that is ready to get back to work or added to a display box with a vintage revolver.
Rare early New Haven Arms Co. Iron Frame Henry S/N 14 Lever Action Rifle, 1860
Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 20 of 384)
Our Assessment: There is some mystery around the early production of the Henry rifles with sources indicating that production started in either 1860 or 1862. What is known is that, for some reason, early production consisted of rifles with frames made out of gunmetal (brass) as well as some with iron frames. Thanks to a survey by Les Quick for his book "The Story of Benjamin Tyler Henry and His Famed Repeating Rifle", it is known that the serial numbers of the iron frame rifles were frequently duplicated in the brass frame guns, leading to speculation that there were actually two different production lines, possibly even two different facilities. The highest known iron frame serial number is 355, making it likely that as few as 400 were produced before the iron frame was abandoned and all production went to brass frames. While all surviving Henry rifles are scarce and desirable, the iron frame guns are even moreso.This example is serial 14 and displays a number of early features. Perhaps most important, early Henry rifles had serial markings on their barrel, receiver tang, buttplate, buttstock, and the various stock mounting screws, and all of the serial numbers match on this rifle. The assembly numbers on the barrel and magazine sleeve are also matching. The buttstock has an early sharp comb, the plate is of the early style. Unlike most of Henry rifles produced, this example does not have any provision for mounting a sling, also typical of the earliest Henrys.This a fantastic find for collectors. Any Model 1860 will make a great addition to a collection of lever action rifles, Winchesters, or early repeating cartridge firearms, but such an early Iron Frame Henry is going to take a prized place in even the most advanced collections. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: New Haven Arms Co.
Model: 1860 Henry
Serial Number: 14
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1860
Caliber: .44 Henry Rimfire
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "HENRY'S PATENT OCT. 16, 1860 / MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CT." (early small-style marking) and at the receiver with "14". The left side of the lower tang is marked "14", found again stamped on the inside of the buttplate at the heel and the top tang inlet of the stock. The three stock mounting screws, the buttplate mounting screws and the interior of the buttplate are each marked "14". The round portion of the barrel and the rear face of the magazine sleeve are each marked with assembly number "22".
Barrel Length: 24" Nominal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a collar screw-set to the barrel at the muzzle end. The rear sight is a "V"-notch buckhorn sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. There is a dovetail on the top of the receiver behind the ejection port.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is smooth walnut with an early-style sharp comb, perch belly, early-style iron buttplate with trapdoor, and a straight wrist. The wood appears to have seen some cleaning and possibly minimal sanding, but the "bump" is present on the left of the stock. There are a few light nicks and some scattered discoloration. There are a couple of tiny losses at the edges of the wrist. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a moderate patina with some scattered surface erosion. Overall, the stock is in Fine condition as ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: The barrel and receiver are blued. The lever, hammer and trigger are case hardened.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is some scattered light erosion and infrequent minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 7% of its metal finish. Finish remains only in protected areas, primarily on the bottom around the trigger and on the top-rear of the receiver around the hammer slot. Most surfaces have gone to a mottled light patina with some areas worn to white. There is some scattered light surface oxidation and infrequent surface erosion, most notable is a spot to the left of the follower slot toward the rear of the magazine. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition as ANTIQUE.
Mechanics: The sear engagement is weak.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A four-piece hickory cleaning rod is included, stored in the buttstock.
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE
engraved New Haven Arms Model 1860 Henry Lever Action Rifle, Possible Samuel Hoggson
Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 21 of 384)
Our Assessment: This rifle was made Ca. 1863, as the Civil War was in full swing. One of the stock mounting screws has an obscured marking and the other is a later replacement, but other serialized parts match and there are matching assembly numbers on the barrel and magazine sleeve. The rifle has surprisingly strong mechanics for such an old gun, though the barrel sleeve is slightly loose and rotates a little bit, stopped by the magazine spring. Overall, this rifle shows honest wear considering its age and likely uses. It is also engraved in a style associated with the engraver Samuel Hoggson, though it is difficult to be sure without any factory records available and no signature from the artisan. Any Henry will make a great addition to a collection of lever action rifles, Winchesters, or early repeating cartridge firearms, and we're sure this one will be no exception. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: New Haven Arms Co.
Model: 1860 Henry
Serial Number: 2834
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1863
Caliber: .44 Henry Rimfire
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "HENRY'S PATENT OCT. 16, 1860 / MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CT." (early small-style marking) and at the receiver with "2834". The left side of the lower tang is marked "2834", found again stamped on the inside of the buttplate at the toe and the top tang inlet of the stock. The lower tang is also marked "H". The stock mounting bolt and the buttplate mounting screws are each marked "2834". The marking on the top stock mounting screw is not legible, the bottom mounting screw is an unmarked replacement. The round portion of the barrel and the rear face of the magazine sleeve are each marked with assembly number "316". The receiver and sideplates have German scroll engraving with a running deer scene, in a style typically attributed to engraver Samuel Hoggson.
Barrel Length: 24" Nominal, 24 1/4" Measured. The barrel is octagonal, round at the muzzle-end where the magazine sleeve is installed.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a collar screw-set to the barrel at the muzzle end. The rear sight presents a "V"-notch when folded down. When folded up, the ladder has a "V"-notch slider and is graduated from 2-8 in 100s of yards. There is a notch at the top of the ladder marked "900". There is a dovetail on the top of the receiver behind the ejection port.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is smooth walnut with a second-style comb, slight perch belly, early-style brass buttplate with trapdoor, and a straight wrist. The wood appears to have seen some cleaning and possibly minimal sanding, the "bump" is present on the left of the stock but not well pronounced. There are some light nicks and some scattered discoloration. There are a few tiny losses at the edges of the wrist. There is a patch of discoloration on the right below the front of the comb. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a mustard patina with some light nicks. Overall, the stock is in Fine condition as ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: The barrel is blued. The lever, hammer and trigger are case hardened. The frame is gunmetal (brass).
Finish Originality: Original. The bottom stock mounting screw is a later replacement and the top mounting screw's serial marking is not legible. The engraving appears period.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 20% of its metal finish. The barrel assembly has gone to a fairly uniform light patina. The receiver has a slight mustard patina with most surfaces showing the crystalline appearance of old brass. There is infrequent weak case color on well protected areas of the controls. There are some scattered light nicks and scratches. There are infrequent spots of minor erosion on the barrel assembly. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as ANTIQUE.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A four-piece hickory cleaning rod is included, stored in the buttstock.
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE
engraved & Inscribed Civil War 7th Illinois 1860 Henry Rifle "Death to Traitors"
Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 22 of 384)
Our Assessment: This rifle was made Ca. 1864 during the Civil War and is inscribed indicating it belonged to one Felix Gill of the 7th Illinois Veteran Volunteers, Company H. There is no reason not to believe this as the engravings appear to be period, the Illinois State Archives note that there was in fact a Private Felix Gill in Co. H of the 7th IL Infantry. Felix Gill originally joined and mustered into the 7th IL as a member of Company H on July 25, 1961 and then re-enlisted and mustered in December of 1863 as a Veteran, still in Co. H of the 7th. Gill resided in Lincoln, IL when he enlisted. The "Death to Traitors" motto engraved along with an American eagle was a popular saying among the Union forces. The American flag engraved on the receiver has 35 stars, which was the official flag from June, 1863 until October, 1864. Finally, the 7th IL was known to have purchased some 500 Henry rifles privately, which were put to good use at the defense of Allatoona Pass in October of 1864.even without these ties to the Civil War, the rifle is a beautiful example of a Henry and would be a nice piece for anyone interested in lever guns, early repeating rifles, or Henry rifles more specifically. It's connection to Private Gill and the Civil War only makes it that much more special and suitable for Civil War or Illinois focused collectors as well as advanced Henry collectors.
Make: New Haven Arms Co.
Model: 1860 Henry
Serial Number: 5381
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1864
Caliber: .44 Henry Rimfire
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "HENRY'S PATENT OCT. 16, 1860 / MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CT." (correct large-style marking) and at the receiver with "5381". The left side of the lower tang is marked "5381", found again stamped on the inside of the buttplate at the toe and the top tang inlet of the stock. The round portion of the barrel and the rear face of the magazine sleeve are each marked with assembly number "520". The bottom tang has B. Tyler Henry's "H" inspection mark in front of the stock mounting screw. The receiver has some light foliate engraving. The left receiver panel is engraved "LINCOLN. ILL. / Co. H", the left sideplate with "FELIX GILL" over "7th Ill. Vet. Vol,s." on banner. The right receiver panel is engraved with a 35-star American Flag and the right sideplate has an eagle holding a banner reading "Death to Traitors.".
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a collar screw-set to the barrel at the muzzle end. The rear sight is a buckhorn sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is smooth walnut with a second-style comb, slight perch belly, late-style brass buttplate with trapdoor, and a straight wrist. There is an inlaid sling plate in the left of the stock (there is another sling mount on the left of the barrel assembly). There is a "Henry bump" on the left below the sling plate. The stock has some light nicks and scratches with areas of thinning finish. There is wear around the sling plate and a more notable compression in the belly. There are a couple of short, thin cracks at the toe. The plate has gone to a mustard patina with some light nicks. Overall, the stock is in about Fine condition as ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: The barrel is blued. The lever, hammer and trigger are case hardened. The frame is gunmetal (brass).
Finish Originality: Original. The engraving appears period
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered erosion and pitting in the bore. There is a ring of more notable erosion and possibly a bulge about 6" from the muzzle, there is no evidence of bulging on the exterior of the barrel. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 4 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 20% of its metal finish. The barrel assembly has gone to a fairly uniform light patina. The receiver has a mustard patina with most surfaces showing the crystalline appearance of old brass. There are scattered light nicks and scratches. The left of the barrel assembly has wear from the sling and swivel. There are infrequent spots of minor erosion on the barrel assembly, most notable on the right just in front of the rear sight. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as ANTIQUE.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A four-piece metal cleaning rod is included, stored in the buttstock as well as a leather sling.
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE
Possible Ulrich engraved Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 23 of 384)
Our Assessment: This rifle is a Model 1866 Carbine with a 20" round barrel and still has its original rimfire bolt. The rifle has beautiful scroll engraving with animal scenes on the sideplates and receiver. With the serial number indicating that the receiver was produced in 1870, this rifle came along at a very interesting time for Winchester engraving, right at the dawn of the Ulrich era.Given that this rifle was not signed by its engraver, and detailed Winchester records are not available for this serial number, it is impossible to know for sure whether this rifle was factory engraved, but it sure looks good! The beautifully engraved rifle is in about Fine condition as refinished with about 70% of its new blued and brass finish, wear in the stocks consistent with responsible use over the past century and a half, a decent bore for a rifle of this age, and strong mechanics. All of the 1866 models are very collectable due to their age and the relatively short time period over which they were made: the M1866 was made up until the 1890’s, but very few were made after the 1873 rifle was introduced with its improved center fire cartridges. Most Winchester collectors would never think that their collection was complete without at least all three variations of the M1866, while some would argue for all the variations of the four different models.
Make: Winchester
Model: 1866 SRC
Serial Number: 32290
Year of Manufacture: 1870, shipped 1875
Caliber: .44 Henry Rimfire
Action Type: Lever Action
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT / KING’S-IMPROVeMeNT-PATeNTeD-MARCH 29. 1866. OCT. 16. 1860". The lower tang is marked "32290" and "B". The inside of the buttplate at the toe is marked "2290", also stamped on the upper tang inlet of the wrist. The brass parts, the receiver, sideplates, and buttplate, as well as the barrel bands have extensive scroll engraving with punch-dot shading. The left of the receiver has a bear scene rondel, while the right has a buffalo. The left sideplate has a stag scene rondel with an elk on the right.
Barrel Length: 20", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the forward barrel band. The rear sight is a folding carbine sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with steel barrel band, brass crescent buttplate with trapdoor storage compartment, straight wrist and straight comb. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a more notable drag-line on the right of the buttstock toward the rear. There are no chips or cracks. The wood-to-metal fit is slightly imperfect, most notable around the edges of the buttplate. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some scattered discoloration, mostly gone to a mustard patina. There is some light wear at the points of the heel and toe with a few scattered light nicks. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition as ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: Blue & Brass
Finish Originality: The barrel and magazine tube have been refinished. The engraving appears to be period, but is not signed. We cannot be sure if it is factory engraving.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is some scattered light erosion and pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains approximately 70% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel and magazine tube have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with thinning finish in some areas. The magazine tube has a small loss at the top-front edge. The receiver has gone to a mustard patina with the sideplates slightly darker than the surrounding surfaces. There is some verdigris in the lifter channel. The saddle ring is a little loose to the receiver, there appears to have been some attempt to fix this on the interior of the receiver. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible with well defined engraving and pretty good detail on the animal scenes. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine condition as refinished ANTIQUE.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, though the lever is a little loose to the frame. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: There is a three-piece cleaning rod stored in the buttstock.
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE
early Restored Flat Side Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 24 of 384)
Our Assessment: The earliest known 1866 was serial 12476, continuing in the same serial range as the Henry 1860. In fact, there was some overlap between 1860 and 1866 production, with the Model 1860 continuing into the 14,000 range. That would put this example, serial 13724, close to if not in the first 1,000 Model 1866 made, and it is easy to see why these early guns were called the "Improved Henry". The stock is secured with one machine screw and two wood screws, the receiver has a distinct "hump" at the top-rear reminiscent of its predecessor, and the stock even has the enigmatic "Henry bump" on the left side. The loading gate is of the earliest flat style and the hammer does not have the half-cock safety position which would be added to the design later.The rifle is in about Very Good condition as refinished with about 70% of its new blued and brass finish, minor wear in the stocks, a more than decent bore for a rifle of this age, and just a slight timing issue with the lifter. All of the 1866 models are very collectable due to their age and the relatively short time period over which they were made: the M1866 was made up until the 1890's, but very few were made after the 1873 rifle was introduced with its improved center fire cartridges. Most Winchester collectors would never think that their collection was complete without at least all three variations of the M1866, while some would argue for all the variations of the four different models.
Make: Winchester
Model: 1866 SRC
Serial Number: 13724
Year of Manufacture: 1866
Caliber: .44 Henry Rimfire
Action Type: Lever Action
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "HeNRY'S-PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860. / KING'S-PATENT-MARCH 29. 1866". The lower tang is marked "13724" on the left under the stock. The "7" is struck over an "8", this appears to be a factory error. The inside of the buttplate at the toe is marked "13724", also stamped on the upper tang inlet of the wrist.
Barrel Length: 20", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the forward barrel band. The rear sight is a folding carbine sight, The rear sight leaf is bent slightly and is a little loose in the base, flipping up and down freely.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with steel barrel band, brass crescent buttplate with trapdoor storage compartment, straight wrist and straight comb. The left of the buttstock has a "Henry bump" and the stock is secured with one machine screw entering the top tang, one wood screw in the top tang and one wood screw in the bottom tang, typical of early Model 1866 stocks. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a tiny loss at the top-front of the wrist to the right of the top tang. There are no cracks. The wood-to-metal fit is slightly imperfect at the rear edge of the forend. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a mustard patina with a few nicks and some wear at the toe. Overall, the stocks are in Fine-plus condition as ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: Blue & Brass
Finish Originality: The blued parts have been refinished. The brass is original.
Bore Condition: The bore is light gray. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is minor erosion scattered through the bore. ln this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 or 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains approximately 70% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel and magazine tube have scattered minor finish wear with some small nicks and scratches. The receiver has gone to a mustard patina with some areas showing the crystalline appearance of old brass. There are some small nicks and light scratches with light tool marks around the edges of the sideplates. There is some scattered minor discoloration. There is wear around the saddle ring. The lever has some minor scraping and light finish wear. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as refinished ANTIQUE (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The timing of the lifter is off slightly, the rear edge of the lifter tends to catch on the firing pins on its way up. Otherwise, the action functions correctly.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a three-piece cleaning rod stored in the buttstock.
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE
Winchester 1873 2nd Model 24 1/4" .44-40 WCF Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 1024 (Sale Order: 25 of 384)
Our Assessment: One of the most successful, and certainly one of the most famous Winchester rifles was the Winchester Model 1873, known as "The Gun that Won the West" for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers. The Model 1873 had an iron and later a steel frame that was much stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to develop a family of powerful new cartridges, with Colt usually producing Single Action Army revolvers in the same calibers shortly after they were developed. The .44-40 Win. cartridge, also known as the .44 WCF, was introduced by Winchester in 1873 as Winchester's first metallic centerfire cartridge with a number of WCF cartridges to follow. Colt produced single action revolvers chambered for the Winchester cartridges as well, allowing users to have a rifle and handgun which shared the same ammunition.This example looks like it has had a long and useful life. The rifle shows wear consistent with its age, and having a decent bore. It deserves a spot in a collection of lever action rifles and frontier Americana. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Winchester
Model: 1873 Rifle Second Model
Serial Number: 67287
Year of Manufacture: 1881
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester (.44 Winchester Center Fire)
Action Type: Lever Action with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24.25"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch buckhorn sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with capped forend, straight wrist, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate with a sliding door over a storage compartment (there is nothing in the compartment). The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. The toe is shy of the butt plate. There is some weathering in the buttstock at the wrist. The forend has a crack at the right-front. The LOP measures 12.75" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a light patina with scattered wear and minor surface erosion. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition as an ANTIQUE.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5 or 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains none of its metal finish. Most other surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light patina. Some areas show aggressive cleaning. The metal shows scratches, scrapes, discoloration to patina and solid patches of erosion. There are tool marks at most screw heads as well as at the hammer-slot on the receiver. The action shows operational wear. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this rifle is in Good-plus condition as ANTIQUE.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. The dust cover slides on a rail which is screwed to the receiver. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
CA LEGAL: ANTIQUE