Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

Wednesday, November 16, 2022  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

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(C) VERY NICE COLT BISLEY .38-40 W.C.F. SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER (1904).

Lot # 2265 (Sale Order: 176 of 374)      

Bisley single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1904. The left side of the barrel is stamped "(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F.", with Colt's single line address across the top. The left side of the frame is stamped with patent information followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame and hammer are case color hardened, with the barrel, ejector rod housing, cylinder, trigger guard, and grip straps being blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered Colt hard rubber grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and butt. Cylinder is unnumbered. Revolver is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was the sole revolver shipped to Watkins-Cottrell Company in Richmond, Virginia, on February 16th, 1904. CONDITION: Very good, with the frame retaining vibrant case coloring overall, save for a few minor areas of wear, mainly along the edges. Blued components retain the majority of their original factory applied finish, exhibiting some areas of mild wear, areas of thinning showing through to a pleasant brown patina, as well as some spots of light surface oxidation that is mainly present on the grip straps. Grips show a few nicks and marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise fine. A very nice example of an over-a-century-old Colt Bisley revolver. MLW Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 250889
Bisley single action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1904. The left side of the barrel is stamped "(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F.", with Colt's single line address across the ...moretop. The left side of the frame is stamped with patent information followed by the encircled Rampant Colt logo. Frame and hammer are case color hardened, with the barrel, ejector rod housing, cylinder, trigger guard, and grip straps being blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered Colt hard rubber grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and butt. Cylinder is unnumbered. Revolver is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating that this example was the sole revolver shipped to Watkins-Cottrell Company in Richmond, Virginia, on February 16th, 1904. CONDITION: Very good, with the frame retaining vibrant case coloring overall, save for a few minor areas of wear, mainly along the edges. Blued components retain the majority of their original factory applied finish, exhibiting some areas of mild wear, areas of thinning showing through to a pleasant brown patina, as well as some spots of light surface oxidation that is mainly present on the grip straps. Grips show a few nicks and marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise fine. A very nice example of an over-a-century-old Colt Bisley revolver. MLW Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38-40 W.C.F. FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 250889

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(C) COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 2266 (Sale Order: 177 of 374)      

Built by Colt Industries in 1969. 4" blued barrel with vented rib and blade front sight. Blued frame with 6 shot fluted swing out cylinder and blued trigger. Walnut 2-piece grips with full coverage checkering and "Rampant Colt" medallions. Comes in brown simulated wood box with yellow matching label. CONDITION: 99% overall with no turn marks or usage marks. Accompanied by box with grease paper in excellent condition. Excellent bore with good mechanics. DLM Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial Number: 99272
Built by Colt Industries in 1969. 4" blued barrel with vented rib and blade front sight. Blued frame with 6 shot fluted swing out cylinder and blued trigger. Walnut 2-pie...morece grips with full coverage checkering and "Rampant Colt" medallions. Comes in brown simulated wood box with yellow matching label. CONDITION: 99% overall with no turn marks or usage marks. Accompanied by box with grease paper in excellent condition. Excellent bore with good mechanics. DLM Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial Number: 99272

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(C) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Lot # 2267 (Sale Order: 178 of 374)      

1922 vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 343881. 4 - 3/4" barrel chambered in .45 Colt with blade front sight, 2 line barrel address, and frame notch rear. 2 piece checkered gutta percha Colt factory grips featuring a Rampant Colt in an oval on either side. Complete with factory letter confirming configuration as well as shipment to Abercrombie and Fitch Company, New York, New York on November 1, 1922 in a shipment of 4 guns of the same type. CONDITION: Excellent, with most of the original bluing remaining with areas of light freckling and high edge wear. Frame shows bright original case colors with light freckling. Grips are strong with no major signs of distress and checkering is sharp. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright with freckling from about half way down to the forcing cone and well-defined rifling throughout. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 343881
1922 vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 343881. 4 - 3/4" barrel chambered in .45 Colt with blade front sight, 2 line barrel address, and frame notch ...morerear. 2 piece checkered gutta percha Colt factory grips featuring a Rampant Colt in an oval on either side. Complete with factory letter confirming configuration as well as shipment to Abercrombie and Fitch Company, New York, New York on November 1, 1922 in a shipment of 4 guns of the same type. CONDITION: Excellent, with most of the original bluing remaining with areas of light freckling and high edge wear. Frame shows bright original case colors with light freckling. Grips are strong with no major signs of distress and checkering is sharp. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright with freckling from about half way down to the forcing cone and well-defined rifling throughout. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 343881

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(C) SMITH & WESSON MODEL 19 PINTO DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 2268 (Sale Order: 179 of 374)      

Smith & Wesson manufactured very few of the Pinto models. According to the factory letter this one was shipped from the factory on February 1, 1972. It was in a shipment of 10 guns that went to Weeks-Howe-Emerson Company, San Francisco, California. The letter states that it was shipped with a 2 - 1/2" barrel with ramp front sight, blue frame, nickel cylinder and barrel, with checkered walnut round butt grips. When in fact it has a nickel frame and blue cylinder and barrel. CONDITION: This very desirable gun retains the vast majority of the original factory applied blue and nickel finish. With the hammer and trigger still showing the case harden finish. 2-piece checkered grips are numbered to the gun. The checkering is sharp and crisp. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. REW Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 19 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 1K75503
Smith & Wesson manufactured very few of the Pinto models. According to the factory letter this one was shipped from the factory on February 1, 1972. It was in a shipment ...moreof 10 guns that went to Weeks-Howe-Emerson Company, San Francisco, California. The letter states that it was shipped with a 2 - 1/2" barrel with ramp front sight, blue frame, nickel cylinder and barrel, with checkered walnut round butt grips. When in fact it has a nickel frame and blue cylinder and barrel. CONDITION: This very desirable gun retains the vast majority of the original factory applied blue and nickel finish. With the hammer and trigger still showing the case harden finish. 2-piece checkered grips are numbered to the gun. The checkering is sharp and crisp. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. REW Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 19 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 1K75503

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(C) STEMBRIDGE MOVIE PROP HAWES WESTERN MARSHAL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 2269 (Sale Order: 180 of 374)      

1960s era Western Marshall single action revolver imported by Hawes Firearms Company and originally manufactured in Germany. 5" barrel in .357 Magnum with blade front sight and frame notch rear. 1 piece wood grips. Brass frame and trigger guard. Stamped "S" on front of trigger guard denoting probable ownership and use by Stembridge Gun Rentals, providers of movie guns during Hollywood's Golden Era. CONDITION: Very good, with a vast majority of the blued finish remaining with areas of wear consistent with holster wear and use. Hammer and sear relationship has been tuned. Grips are good, with finish loss at edges and handling marks throughout. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .357 Mag FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Hawes Firearms Model: Western Marshal Serial Number: 3/9636
1960s era Western Marshall single action revolver imported by Hawes Firearms Company and originally manufactured in Germany. 5" barrel in .357 Magnum with blade front sig...moreht and frame notch rear. 1 piece wood grips. Brass frame and trigger guard. Stamped "S" on front of trigger guard denoting probable ownership and use by Stembridge Gun Rentals, providers of movie guns during Hollywood's Golden Era. CONDITION: Very good, with a vast majority of the blued finish remaining with areas of wear consistent with holster wear and use. Hammer and sear relationship has been tuned. Grips are good, with finish loss at edges and handling marks throughout. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .357 Mag FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Hawes Firearms Model: Western Marshal Serial Number: 3/9636

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(C) ATTRACTIVE CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1963).

Lot # 2270 (Sale Order: 181 of 374)      

Python .357 Magnum double action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1963. This example was subsequently custom engraved, with the frame featuring nicely executed scroll engraving on a finely stippled background. Frame's engraving features gold borders, with most of the gold having turned a dark gray over time. Barrel features ensuite engraving, exhibiting small scroll accents on either side of the muzzle, a small scrollwork motif on the underside, as well as a silver band followed by a thin gold band around the muzzle. Cylinder features a single gold band at the rear and near full coverage scroll engraving, with nearly all but the flutes being engraved. Butt and underside of trigger exhibit floral motifs terminating in a single scroll at the upper ends. Metal components exhibit a dark lustrous blue finish, with the frame being mounted with Colt silver medallion 2-piece checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining virtually all of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting few minor superficial marks from handling and storage. Cylinder exhibits a mild dragline. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some mild smoothing to the checkering and a few minor scattered nicks and marks, but are otherwise fine. MLW Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial Number: 29438
Python .357 Magnum double action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1963. This example was subsequently custom engraved, with the frame featuring nicely executed scroll eng...moreraving on a finely stippled background. Frame's engraving features gold borders, with most of the gold having turned a dark gray over time. Barrel features ensuite engraving, exhibiting small scroll accents on either side of the muzzle, a small scrollwork motif on the underside, as well as a silver band followed by a thin gold band around the muzzle. Cylinder features a single gold band at the rear and near full coverage scroll engraving, with nearly all but the flutes being engraved. Butt and underside of trigger exhibit floral motifs terminating in a single scroll at the upper ends. Metal components exhibit a dark lustrous blue finish, with the frame being mounted with Colt silver medallion 2-piece checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining virtually all of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting few minor superficial marks from handling and storage. Cylinder exhibits a mild dragline. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some mild smoothing to the checkering and a few minor scattered nicks and marks, but are otherwise fine. MLW Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial Number: 29438

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(C) WONDERFUL (1 OF 50) ALVIN WHITE ENGRAVED COLT CUSTOM DELUXE SESQUICENTENNIAL SINGLE ACTION ARMY

Lot # 2271 (Sale Order: 182 of 374)      

1 of 50 Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt in a special group of 5,000 total Sam Colt Sesquicentennial revolver commemorating the 150th anniversary of Colonel Colt's birth. The left side of the barrel is stamped "1814 - COL. SAML COLT SESQUICENTENNIAL MODEL - 1964", with Colt's single line address across the top, and "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45" on the right. Left side of frame bears patent information, closely followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Revolver is wonderfully engraved, featuring masterfully executed scroll engraving on the barrel, ejector rod housing, frame, cylinder, hammer, trigger guard, and grip straps. Frame exhibits engraved floral motifs on either side of the breech, recoil shield, and loading gate. Left side of cylinder is engraved "COL. SAML COLT/ 1814 - 1964", with the right side being engraved with a Colt Paterson revolver. Bottom of butt is engraved with Samuel Colt's signature. The right side of the forward grip strap is lightly milled out is stamped "Colt's A. A. WHITE/ ENG." for master engraver Alvin Alexander White. Frame and barrel are blued, with the barrel featuring 2 silver bands at the ends of the muzzle and breech areas. Trigger guard, grip straps, ejector rod, cylinder, cylinder pin, and cylinder pin screw all exhibit a lustrous silver plating, which contrasts very nicely against the dark blued finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth walnut grips, that feature a silver plated diamond, embellished with a floral motif on either panel around the grip screw escutcheons. Matching serial number "4900SC" is present on the frame, front face of the cylinder, as well as on the left side of the grip straps. Assembly number "822" is present on the right side of the frame and on the loading gate. Revolver is accompanied by an American walnut presentation box, exhibiting a silver data plate on the lid that is engraved ""ONE OF 50/ COL. SAML COLT/ SESQUICENTENNIAL MODELS/ 1814 - 1964/ HENRY W. GREEN/ NOV. 30. 1964". Case interior is lined in red velvet and contains a 12-round cartridge block, 12 silver plated dummy rounds, a Samuel Colt sesquicentennial coin, a copy of "The Arms Collection of Colonel Colt" by R.L. Wilson, a letter from Paul A. Benke authenticating this revolver, as well as a period factory manual and associated paperwork. CONDITION: Very fine, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory applied blue and silver finishes. Front grip strap shows some mild wear to the silvering on the edges, but is otherwise fine. Cylinder bears a light dragline. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are excellent. Presentation case shows some superficial exterior wear to the varnish and minor scattered marks from handling and storage, but is otherwise fine. An exceptionally attractive Colt Single Action Army revolver, master engraved by Alvin White, commemorating the birth of Samuel Colt. Accessories: Presentation case, coin, 12 dummy rounds, book Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: LOA in Case Serial Number: 4900SC

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(M) AN ASTOUNDING SMITH & WESSON 29-2 COMMISSIONED BY ELVIS PRESLEY, "THE KING", FOR LAMAR FIKE, HIS

Lot # 2272 (Sale Order: 183 of 374)      

Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, had an effect on popular culture as no one had done before. Attached to his rising star was a team of dedicated friends and family that aided and helped guide Presley. Lamar Fike was one of these individuals, meeting Elvis in 1954. Fike began his stint with Elvis in 1957 and, with the exception of a brief hiatus as Brenda Lee’s road manager, was involved with Elvis throughout his whole career. Fike was known as one of the “Memphis Mafia”, Elvis’s inner circle. Their friendship was such that Fike attempted to follow Elvis into the Army, but was denied due to his weight. He did move to Germany along with members of Elvis's family and another long term friend to support Elvis. It was in Germany, in 1959, that Fike introduced Elvis to Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis’s future wife. One of the most famous moments between Presley and Fike was on stage at the 1973 Closing show where Fike piggybacked Elvis on stage while Elvis piggybacked a toy monkey. In 1977, Fike was a pallbearer at Elvis’s funeral. By all accounts, Elvis was a fun-loving and generous person known for his extravagant gifts. It was to this beloved friend that Elvis presented a Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 revolver, a scarce gift, not only for its rarity, as the gun was extremely difficult for civilians to acquire (one account indicates that Elvis had to call in a favor from the Los Angeles Sheriff to acquire the gun), nor for its exhibition level engraving, but because Elvis had the gun made especially for Fike with "LF" inlaid in gold wire. The gun was engraved by Joseph Condon, the famed Las Vegas engraver who also did work for Sammy Davis Jr., Buddy Hackett, and other notable contemporaries, with approximately 80% coverage of finely cut scroll on a stippled ground with hatched shading throughout, accented by gold wire work, and an elaborate scene of a relief gold bighorn sheep on a mountain range on right side. The trigger guard is signed "ENGR. BY J. CONDON" in a gold wire oval. The finely carved ivory grips have the S&W logo, and relief carved oak leaves. The barrel has the normal Smith & Wesson marks with simple lined panels accenting them, red ramp front sight, and white outline adjustable rear sight. This incredible revolver is accompanied by a binder of provenance, including a notarized letter signed by Lamar Fike and addressed to Bob Pope indicating that the gun was given by Elvis Presley as a birthday present, engraved by Joseph Condon, and remarking on the fine condition before hoping to see Bob at the next gun show; a signed letter from Joseph Condon, dated October 28th, 1989, outlining his work and indicating that he engraved this gun, identified by serial number, for Elvis to present to Lamar Fike; photo of Lamar with the gun; a letter from Judge's Gun Shop, dated March 5th 1987, detailing how they purchased the gun from Lamar Fike, information on the gun and Condon, and indicating that they offered the gun to Bob Pope, who purchased the gun almost immediately; a copy of the FFL bound book indicating that the gun was purchased from Fike on 3/26/1979, and sold to Pope the same day; copies of pages from "Elvis and Me" by Priscilla, detailing some of her interactions with Fike; copies and printouts of various photos of Fike and Elvis together, including the 1973 piggyback ride; copies of pages from "Colt Engraving" by Wilson, detailing Condon's work; copies of a Google Group discussing this gun; descriptions of this and related Elvis guns; and copies of Fike's obituary from 2011. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining virtually all of the custom finished by Condon with some very light handling marks, possibly only fired a scant few times. Engraving is crisp throughout. Gold wire is excellent, with only a small 1.5mm piece missing from muzzle band, and somewhat muted case colors, with some very minor silvering marks at reciprocating areas areas. Some minute loss is visible at highest points, such as cylinder release and muzzle. Ivory grips are solid but have a few black lines common to ivory. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling. Fike was one of Elvis's closest compatriots, from his rise as a superstar to being a pallbearer at his funeral, and the opportunity to buy a physical representation of one of the singer's most importation relationships is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. EMW Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .44 Magnum FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: 29-2 Paperwork: Prov. Binder Serial Number: S237347
Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, had an effect on popular culture as no one had done before. Attached to his rising star was a team of dedicated friends and fami...morely that aided and helped guide Presley. Lamar Fike was one of these individuals, meeting Elvis in 1954. Fike began his stint with Elvis in 1957 and, with the exception of a brief hiatus as Brenda Lee’s road manager, was involved with Elvis throughout his whole career. Fike was known as one of the “Memphis Mafia”, Elvis’s inner circle. Their friendship was such that Fike attempted to follow Elvis into the Army, but was denied due to his weight. He did move to Germany along with members of Elvis's family and another long term friend to support Elvis. It was in Germany, in 1959, that Fike introduced Elvis to Priscilla Beaulieu, Elvis’s future wife. One of the most famous moments between Presley and Fike was on stage at the 1973 Closing show where Fike piggybacked Elvis on stage while Elvis piggybacked a toy monkey. In 1977, Fike was a pallbearer at Elvis’s funeral. By all accounts, Elvis was a fun-loving and generous person known for his extravagant gifts. It was to this beloved friend that Elvis presented a Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 revolver, a scarce gift, not only for its rarity, as the gun was extremely difficult for civilians to acquire (one account indicates that Elvis had to call in a favor from the Los Angeles Sheriff to acquire the gun), nor for its exhibition level engraving, but because Elvis had the gun made especially for Fike with "LF" inlaid in gold wire. The gun was engraved by Joseph Condon, the famed Las Vegas engraver who also did work for Sammy Davis Jr., Buddy Hackett, and other notable contemporaries, with approximately 80% coverage of finely cut scroll on a stippled ground with hatched shading throughout, accented by gold wire work, and an elaborate scene of a relief gold bighorn sheep on a mountain range on right side. The trigger guard is signed "ENGR. BY J. CONDON" in a gold wire oval. The finely carved ivory grips have the S&W logo, and relief carved oak leaves. The barrel has the normal Smith & Wesson marks with simple lined panels accenting them, red ramp front sight, and white outline adjustable rear sight. This incredible revolver is accompanied by a binder of provenance, including a notarized letter signed by Lamar Fike and addressed to Bob Pope indicating that the gun was given by Elvis Presley as a birthday present, engraved by Joseph Condon, and remarking on the fine condition before hoping to see Bob at the next gun show; a signed letter from Joseph Condon, dated October 28th, 1989, outlining his work and indicating that he engraved this gun, identified by serial number, for Elvis to present to Lamar Fike; photo of Lamar with the gun; a letter from Judge's Gun Shop, dated March 5th 1987, detailing how they purchased the gun from Lamar Fike, information on the gun and Condon, and indicating that they offered the gun to Bob Pope, who purchased the gun almost immediately; a copy of the FFL bound book indicating that the gun was purchased from Fike on 3/26/1979, and sold to Pope the same day; copies of pages from "Elvis and Me" by Priscilla, detailing some of her interactions with Fike; copies and printouts of various photos of Fike and Elvis together, including the 1973 piggyback ride; copies of pages from "Colt Engraving" by Wilson, detailing Condon's work; copies of a Google Group discussing this gun; descriptions of this and related Elvis guns; and copies of Fike's obituary from 2011. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining virtually all of the custom finished by Condon with some very light handling marks, possibly only fired a scant few times. Engraving is crisp throughout. Gold wire is excellent, with only a small 1.5mm piece missing from muzzle band, and somewhat muted case colors, with some very minor silvering marks at reciprocating areas areas. Some minute loss is visible at highest points, such as cylinder release and muzzle. Ivory grips are solid but have a few black lines common to ivory. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling. Fike was one of Elvis's closest compatriots, from his rise as a superstar to being a pallbearer at his funeral, and the opportunity to buy a physical representation of one of the singer's most importation relationships is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. EMW Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .44 Magnum FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: 29-2 Paperwork: Prov. Binder Serial Number: S237347

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(M) COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 2273 (Sale Order: 184 of 374)      

Built by Colt Industries in the Custom Shop circa 1990s. 6" blued barrel with vented rib and painted blade front sight. Blued frame with 6 shot fluted swing out cylinder and blued trigger. Rose colored finger grooved 2-piece grips with "Rampant Colt" Medallions. Comes in blue hinged blue plastic Colt box with operating manual. CONDITION: 99% overall with no turn marks or usage marks. With paperwork and box in excellent condition. Excellent bore with good mechanics. DLM Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial Number: PY2931
Built by Colt Industries in the Custom Shop circa 1990s. 6" blued barrel with vented rib and painted blade front sight. Blued frame with 6 shot fluted swing out cylinder ...moreand blued trigger. Rose colored finger grooved 2-piece grips with "Rampant Colt" Medallions. Comes in blue hinged blue plastic Colt box with operating manual. CONDITION: 99% overall with no turn marks or usage marks. With paperwork and box in excellent condition. Excellent bore with good mechanics. DLM Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial Number: PY2931

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(M) CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS IN DISPLAY CASE.

Lot # 2274 (Sale Order: 185 of 374)      

According to the Colt factory letters, these 2 consecutively numbered guns were shipped in the same shipment February 17, 1984, to North Texas Wholesale, 215 North Main, Stratford, Texas in a shipment of 26 guns. The letters also indicate that they are both .44/40 caliber, with 7 - 1/2" barrels, and have a blue finish. Grips not listed. They both have aftermarket mother of pearl grips on them with the original black hard rubber grips in the factory wood grain boxes. Both guns are housed in a Colt monogramed wood case with a maroon fitted interior. CONDITION: Frames have brilliant case color. The 6 shot fluted cylinders do not look like they have ever been turned. There is functionally no wear on any of the factory blue finish. Bright and shiny bores with sharp lands and grooves. These guns are as new with the original boxes. Aftermarket pearl grips fit very good. A very desirable set of Colts. REW Accessories: Case and 2 boxes Barrel Length: (Both) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .44-40 FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: (Both) SAA Paperwork: (Two) Factory Letters Serial Number: (A) SA59215 (B) SA59216
According to the Colt factory letters, these 2 consecutively numbered guns were shipped in the same shipment February 17, 1984, to North Texas Wholesale, 215 North Main, ...moreStratford, Texas in a shipment of 26 guns. The letters also indicate that they are both .44/40 caliber, with 7 - 1/2" barrels, and have a blue finish. Grips not listed. They both have aftermarket mother of pearl grips on them with the original black hard rubber grips in the factory wood grain boxes. Both guns are housed in a Colt monogramed wood case with a maroon fitted interior. CONDITION: Frames have brilliant case color. The 6 shot fluted cylinders do not look like they have ever been turned. There is functionally no wear on any of the factory blue finish. Bright and shiny bores with sharp lands and grooves. These guns are as new with the original boxes. Aftermarket pearl grips fit very good. A very desirable set of Colts. REW Accessories: Case and 2 boxes Barrel Length: (Both) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .44-40 FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: (Both) SAA Paperwork: (Two) Factory Letters Serial Number: (A) SA59215 (B) SA59216

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(M) DOCUMENTED POWER CUSTOM GRAND MASTER DELUXE RUGER REDHAWK DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 2275 (Sale Order: 186 of 374)      

Ron Powers is legendary amongst revolver jockeys for his revolvers' quality and his hand fitting skill. He primarily built PPC revolvers in their heyday, and his are regarded as amongst the finest ever built. He eventually offered a GrandMaster Deluxe package, which he felt offered the best features for a .44 Magnum. Aristocrat style rib with Power logo on each side of the front sight protective wings, rear sight is a Powers adjustable sight. Slabside barrel is engraved "GrandMaster Deluxe", right side with Ruger Collector Association logo and "LIMITED"; 2 wire cut Mag-na-Port ports at muzzle, with appropriate relief in the rib. Partial lug reads ".44 MAG". Left side of side plate with Powers Grand Master logo. Underside of barrel with "No. 20 OF 200". Engine turned hammer, polished bright trigger. Hogue Monogrip with whiteline spacer and contrasting wood grip cap. Backstrap stippled. This exact revolver is featured in the 1985 edition of Magnum Guns and Shooting, covering the features of this revolver in great detail; a copy is included. Housed in the correct French fitted case with black felt lining, Power Custom Inc Limited Edition ram's head patch in lid, relief carving of same on outside of lid. Other accessories compose 2 speed loaders with Powers logo, and a small case with key. CONDITION: Overall very good, showing some light evidence of range use. Some minor marks from handling and storage, including a turn line. Ports have some carbon buildup. Grips are excellent with some minor handling marks commensurate with metal. Mechanically excellent, showing Ron's exceptional talent, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some very mild residue. Case is excellent. A fantastic revolver for the Ruger or big bore aficionado. EMW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 7/16" Caliber/Bore: .44 Magnum FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Ruger Model: Redhawk Paperwork: Magazine Serial Number: 500-34631
Ron Powers is legendary amongst revolver jockeys for his revolvers' quality and his hand fitting skill. He primarily built PPC revolvers in their heyday, and his are rega...morerded as amongst the finest ever built. He eventually offered a GrandMaster Deluxe package, which he felt offered the best features for a .44 Magnum. Aristocrat style rib with Power logo on each side of the front sight protective wings, rear sight is a Powers adjustable sight. Slabside barrel is engraved "GrandMaster Deluxe", right side with Ruger Collector Association logo and "LIMITED"; 2 wire cut Mag-na-Port ports at muzzle, with appropriate relief in the rib. Partial lug reads ".44 MAG". Left side of side plate with Powers Grand Master logo. Underside of barrel with "No. 20 OF 200". Engine turned hammer, polished bright trigger. Hogue Monogrip with whiteline spacer and contrasting wood grip cap. Backstrap stippled. This exact revolver is featured in the 1985 edition of Magnum Guns and Shooting, covering the features of this revolver in great detail; a copy is included. Housed in the correct French fitted case with black felt lining, Power Custom Inc Limited Edition ram's head patch in lid, relief carving of same on outside of lid. Other accessories compose 2 speed loaders with Powers logo, and a small case with key. CONDITION: Overall very good, showing some light evidence of range use. Some minor marks from handling and storage, including a turn line. Ports have some carbon buildup. Grips are excellent with some minor handling marks commensurate with metal. Mechanically excellent, showing Ron's exceptional talent, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some very mild residue. Case is excellent. A fantastic revolver for the Ruger or big bore aficionado. EMW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 7/16" Caliber/Bore: .44 Magnum FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Ruger Model: Redhawk Paperwork: Magazine Serial Number: 500-34631

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(M) GEORGE S PATTON COMMEMORATIVE ENGRAVED SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 27-5 REVOLVER

Lot # 2276 (Sale Order: 187 of 374)      

Commissioned by The American Historical Foundation with only 100 manufactured. Gun is factory engraved with a vine and scroll pattern with a punch dot background, approximately 80% coverage. Ramp front sight with adjustable rear sight. Target trigger and hammer. Imitation ivory grips with the initials "GSP" intertwined on the right grip. Comes in the original box with all the paperwork and cleaning kit. Also comes with a wood showcase. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the original applied nickel finish, and is like new. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Near mint grips with no handling marks. REW Accessories: Box and case Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: 27-5 Paperwork: Information Serial Number: BEV4754
Commissioned by The American Historical Foundation with only 100 manufactured. Gun is factory engraved with a vine and scroll pattern with a punch dot background, approxi...moremately 80% coverage. Ramp front sight with adjustable rear sight. Target trigger and hammer. Imitation ivory grips with the initials "GSP" intertwined on the right grip. Comes in the original box with all the paperwork and cleaning kit. Also comes with a wood showcase. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually all of the original applied nickel finish, and is like new. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Near mint grips with no handling marks. REW Accessories: Box and case Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: 27-5 Paperwork: Information Serial Number: BEV4754

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(M) VERY ATTRACTIVE AMERICAN HISOTRICAL SOCIETY GEORGE S. PATTON COMMEMORATIVE UBERTI SINGLE ACTION

Lot # 2277 (Sale Order: 188 of 374)      

Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Uberti for the American Historical Society, commemorating George S. Patton. The revolver features a lustrous high polish silver plated finish, with the frame being mounted with smooth 2-piece faux ivory grips. Each grip exhibits a medallion in red, white, and blue, and reads "1885/ ****/ 1945", with the right grip exhibiting a hand-scribed "GSP" monogram. The frame, cylinder, and barrel all exhibit matching engraving to Patton's own Single Action Army revolver, featuring scroll engraving overall, with additional floral motifs, crosshatch patterns, and starburst designs on the frame. Features include a 4 - 3/4" barrel, standard SAA pattern front & rear sights, as well as a butt mounted lanyard swivel. Matching numbers are present on the frame and cylinder. Revolver is accompanied by its original American Historical Society shipping box, its wood and glass display case, as well as a letter of authenticity. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory applied silver plated finish, exhibiting little sign of extensive handling save for a small spot of discoloration present towards the front of the ejector rod housing. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are ensuite showing little indicating of extensive handling. Display case is excellent overall. A very attractive Uberti Single Action Army revolver, commemorating one of the United States most renown and successful combat generals of World War II. MLW Accessories: Shipping box, Display case Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Uberti Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Information Serial Number: P0033
Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Uberti for the American Historical Society, commemorating George S. Patton. The revolver features a lustrous high polish silve...morer plated finish, with the frame being mounted with smooth 2-piece faux ivory grips. Each grip exhibits a medallion in red, white, and blue, and reads "1885/ ****/ 1945", with the right grip exhibiting a hand-scribed "GSP" monogram. The frame, cylinder, and barrel all exhibit matching engraving to Patton's own Single Action Army revolver, featuring scroll engraving overall, with additional floral motifs, crosshatch patterns, and starburst designs on the frame. Features include a 4 - 3/4" barrel, standard SAA pattern front & rear sights, as well as a butt mounted lanyard swivel. Matching numbers are present on the frame and cylinder. Revolver is accompanied by its original American Historical Society shipping box, its wood and glass display case, as well as a letter of authenticity. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory applied silver plated finish, exhibiting little sign of extensive handling save for a small spot of discoloration present towards the front of the ejector rod housing. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are ensuite showing little indicating of extensive handling. Display case is excellent overall. A very attractive Uberti Single Action Army revolver, commemorating one of the United States most renown and successful combat generals of World War II. MLW Accessories: Shipping box, Display case Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Uberti Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Information Serial Number: P0033

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RARE AND DESIRABLE 1888 WINCHESTER "INVERTED V" CARTRIDGE BOARD.

Lot # 2279 (Sale Order: 189 of 374)      

An honest, rare example of a Model 1888 inverted V pattern Winchester cartridge board. Board features a 38" x 26" lithograph field labeled in large block letters across the top "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." with various other printed labels for the cartridges offered. A central round vignette shows a woodland bear hunter in action with his dogs, with 2 additional circle vignettes depicting cowboys roping a steer and a pair of moose hunters taking their game. Each of the vignettes is ringed by Winchester cartridges attached via their original wires, with a large inverted V of rifle cartridges running between them and some additional attractively placed shot shells, primers, and projectiles. In total there are 87 metallic cartridges, 10 shot shell cases, 6 primer tins, and 8 projectiles. Framed with an elaborate gilt liner within a 5-bead decorated oak outer frame with added protective glass. Most of the original "COMPLIMENTS OF / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." marked paper backing remains intact with some areas of loss. Overall measures 46 - 1/4 x 35". CONDITION: A good honest example showing the kind of patina expected with store display. The field is legible with some fading, crazing, wear spots, and cracking present. A professional cleaning likely would benefit its presentation. Original cartridges with the .45-120 a replacement. Frame shows some expected wear and separation with a burn on the left side. A hard to find, attractive board! BAS This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
An honest, rare example of a Model 1888 inverted V pattern Winchester cartridge board. Board features a 38" x 26" lithograph field labeled in large block letters across t...morehe top "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." with various other printed labels for the cartridges offered. A central round vignette shows a woodland bear hunter in action with his dogs, with 2 additional circle vignettes depicting cowboys roping a steer and a pair of moose hunters taking their game. Each of the vignettes is ringed by Winchester cartridges attached via their original wires, with a large inverted V of rifle cartridges running between them and some additional attractively placed shot shells, primers, and projectiles. In total there are 87 metallic cartridges, 10 shot shell cases, 6 primer tins, and 8 projectiles. Framed with an elaborate gilt liner within a 5-bead decorated oak outer frame with added protective glass. Most of the original "COMPLIMENTS OF / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." marked paper backing remains intact with some areas of loss. Overall measures 46 - 1/4 x 35". CONDITION: A good honest example showing the kind of patina expected with store display. The field is legible with some fading, crazing, wear spots, and cracking present. A professional cleaning likely would benefit its presentation. Original cartridges with the .45-120 a replacement. Frame shows some expected wear and separation with a burn on the left side. A hard to find, attractive board! BAS This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

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(A) COLT MEDIUM FRAME BABY CARBINE LIGHTNING PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2280 (Sale Order: 190 of 374)      

Manufactured in 1890. This is an all-blue gun with 2-piece checkered forearm and a plain carbine buttstock. There is a 2-line address in front of the original rear ladder sight on the barrel. Caliber marking is just below the rear sight on the left side of the barrel. 1-barrel band at the front of the barrel and full magazine tube. Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame just in front of the saddle ring. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the original factory applied blue finish. Most of the finish loss is on the bottom tang and in front of the trigger guard. There is a scattering of the normal handling marks across the gun. Stocks have minimal dings and handling marks. Very good bore with sharp lands and grooves. An above average Colt Lightning Carbine. REW Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .38-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Serial Number: 42286
Manufactured in 1890. This is an all-blue gun with 2-piece checkered forearm and a plain carbine buttstock. There is a 2-line address in front of the original rear ladder...more sight on the barrel. Caliber marking is just below the rear sight on the left side of the barrel. 1-barrel band at the front of the barrel and full magazine tube. Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame just in front of the saddle ring. CONDITION: This gun retains the vast majority of the original factory applied blue finish. Most of the finish loss is on the bottom tang and in front of the trigger guard. There is a scattering of the normal handling marks across the gun. Stocks have minimal dings and handling marks. Very good bore with sharp lands and grooves. An above average Colt Lightning Carbine. REW Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .38-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Serial Number: 42286

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(A) COLT LIGHTNING MAGAZINE SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2281 (Sale Order: 191 of 374)      

Second model manufactured in 1888. Octagonal barrel with full magazine tube and a Rocky Mountain front sight and a factory rear sight. 2-piece checkered panel front stock and a plain rear stock with a crescent butt plate. 2-line Colt address on the top barrel flat in front of the rear sight. Caliber marking behind the rear sight. Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the factory applied blue finish, with a pleasing brown patina starting to show underneath the blue. The stocks fit extremely well and show minimal handling marks. Good bore with strong lands and grooves. REW Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .32 caliber FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Serial Number: 31036
Second model manufactured in 1888. Octagonal barrel with full magazine tube and a Rocky Mountain front sight and a factory rear sight. 2-piece checkered panel front stock...more and a plain rear stock with a crescent butt plate. 2-line Colt address on the top barrel flat in front of the rear sight. Caliber marking behind the rear sight. Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the factory applied blue finish, with a pleasing brown patina starting to show underneath the blue. The stocks fit extremely well and show minimal handling marks. Good bore with strong lands and grooves. REW Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .32 caliber FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Serial Number: 31036

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(A) VERY RARE 1 OF 5 FACTORY ENGRAVED SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1887 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN.

Lot # 2282 (Sale Order: 192 of 374)      

1 of only 5 factory engraved Model 1887 shotguns listed in the Winchester factory records and almost certainly the only example with engraving just on the barrel. This very rare example with additional special order features was shipped February 23, 1893 as a 12 gauge with 30" barrel, rubber butt plate, sling and swivels, barrel engraved $4.00, and a coin silver shield on side of stock. It retains its factory options featuring a blued 30" barrel tastefully engraved at the beech with with several diminutive rope and scroll bands around an encircled "12" caliber designation, with the next 8" of barrel embellished in an attractive repeating foliate scroll pattern gradually decreasing in size as it tapers to a point. An additional rope band is engraved around the muzzle. Receiver is case hardened with the iconic script "WRACO" monogram displayed on the left flat. Stocked in plain grain American walnut with a Winchester replacement checkered pistol grip butt stock complete with an inset silver shield on the left side and an optional checkered hard rubber butt plate, with matching checkered handguards. Checking is of period style, but appears to have been cut at a later date. Butt stock and magazine tube are also mounted with factory sling swivels. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains significant portions of its factory applied blue turning to a pleasing grey patina with some dings and minor areas of freckling. A few flashes of case color remain in protected areas of the receiver and lever with the balance displaying characteristic silvery patina. Stocks show field use with some light added finish and impressions. Very fine bright bore and crisp mechanics. A most unusual and desirable embellished Winchester shotgun! BAS Barrel Length: 30" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 12 Bore Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1887 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 50367

CORRECTION: A 1987 survey of the Winchester factory records by Porter lists only 5 engraved 1887 Winchester shoguns. These are perhaps only those engraved on the receiver, with this example possibly being an additional factory engraved 1887 shotgun.

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(A) NEW HAVEN ARMS BRASS FRAME HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2283 (Sale Order: 193 of 374)      

Early model Henry 1860 lever action rifle, manufactured circa 1862. 24" barrel chambered in .44 Henry rimfire with early small address marking, German silver later style replacement blade front sight integral to muzzle collar, and flip up ladder rear sight dovetailed into receiver. Early style small diameter magazine follower. Later production replacement Henry walnut stock with slight curve in belly, small diameter cleaning rod hole, and obtuse stock comb angle. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel near breech, on left side of bottom receiver tang with stock removed, round portion of barrel underneath loading gate, and rear of loading gate. Muzzle collar and stock are not numbered. Buttplate is a replacement, numbered 1806 with 1 buttplate screw matching. CONDITION: Good, with barrel turned a heavy brown patina with heavy freckling throughout. Frame is a mellow brass patina. Replacement stock is very good with small cracks on top and bottom tangs, light handling marks throughout, and repair where sling swivel hole has been filled in. Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with freckling throughout and well-defined 6 groove rifling. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Henry Model: 1860 Serial Number: 607
Early model Henry 1860 lever action rifle, manufactured circa 1862. 24" barrel chambered in .44 Henry rimfire with early small address marking, German silver later style ...morereplacement blade front sight integral to muzzle collar, and flip up ladder rear sight dovetailed into receiver. Early style small diameter magazine follower. Later production replacement Henry walnut stock with slight curve in belly, small diameter cleaning rod hole, and obtuse stock comb angle. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel near breech, on left side of bottom receiver tang with stock removed, round portion of barrel underneath loading gate, and rear of loading gate. Muzzle collar and stock are not numbered. Buttplate is a replacement, numbered 1806 with 1 buttplate screw matching. CONDITION: Good, with barrel turned a heavy brown patina with heavy freckling throughout. Frame is a mellow brass patina. Replacement stock is very good with small cracks on top and bottom tangs, light handling marks throughout, and repair where sling swivel hole has been filled in. Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with freckling throughout and well-defined 6 groove rifling. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Henry Model: 1860 Serial Number: 607

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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE.

Lot # 2284 (Sale Order: 194 of 374)      

Manufactured 1887 with 20" barrel in .44 Henry Rimfire with blade front sight behind front barrel band, full length magazine tube, and flip up carbine rear sight graduated to 900 yards. 2 piece plain walnut stock and forearm with barrel band and carbine buttplate complete with storage compartment (compartment is empty). Saddle ring on left side of receiver. Cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL". Accompanying this carbine is a factory letter confirming configuration as well as a warehouse reception date of August 18, 1887 and a shipment date of April 1888. Additional paperwork includes correspondence from the US Repeating Arms Company dated February 3, 1984 in response to a request for a factory letter informing the requester that the factory records had moved to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming, a letter from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center with patent information regarding King's Improvement, and additional handwritten notes. CONDITION: Very good for its age, with iron assemblies turned an untouched brown patina with deep freckling near rear sight. Frame is a pleasing mellow patina. Stock and forearm have darkened with age with small handling marks throughout and minor crack on left side of wrist near tang. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is frosted with well-defined rifling. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Notes Serial Number: 156816
Manufactured 1887 with 20" barrel in .44 Henry Rimfire with blade front sight behind front barrel band, full length magazine tube, and flip up carbine rear sight graduate...mored to 900 yards. 2 piece plain walnut stock and forearm with barrel band and carbine buttplate complete with storage compartment (compartment is empty). Saddle ring on left side of receiver. Cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL". Accompanying this carbine is a factory letter confirming configuration as well as a warehouse reception date of August 18, 1887 and a shipment date of April 1888. Additional paperwork includes correspondence from the US Repeating Arms Company dated February 3, 1984 in response to a request for a factory letter informing the requester that the factory records had moved to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming, a letter from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center with patent information regarding King's Improvement, and additional handwritten notes. CONDITION: Very good for its age, with iron assemblies turned an untouched brown patina with deep freckling near rear sight. Frame is a pleasing mellow patina. Stock and forearm have darkened with age with small handling marks throughout and minor crack on left side of wrist near tang. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is frosted with well-defined rifling. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Notes Serial Number: 156816

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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION CARBINE CONVERTED TO CENTERFIRE.

Lot # 2285 (Sale Order: 195 of 374)      

1876 vintage Winchester Model 1866 lever action carbine, serial number 131594. 20" round barrel chambered in .44 centerfire with integral blade front sight on front barrel band, and carbine rear sight. Professionally converted to centerfire outside of the factory by removing rimfire firing pin head and threading centerfire bushing in bolt face. 2 piece plain walnut stock and forearm with carbine buttplate featuring storage compartment (compartment is empty). Complete with factory letter confirming carbine configuration as well as a shipment date of September 14, 1876. No other information is available for this serial number. CONDITION: Good, with a slight majority of an old reapplied nickel plate remaining with flaking on barrel, magazine tube, barrel band, loading gate, lever, and hammer. Rear stock is factory numbered on the top inside channel. Stock and forearm are very good with scattered areas of heavy handling marks and no signs of major distress. Action is tight and crisp as reworked at time of conversion. Bore is heavily frosted with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 Centerfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 131594
1876 vintage Winchester Model 1866 lever action carbine, serial number 131594. 20" round barrel chambered in .44 centerfire with integral blade front sight on front barre...morel band, and carbine rear sight. Professionally converted to centerfire outside of the factory by removing rimfire firing pin head and threading centerfire bushing in bolt face. 2 piece plain walnut stock and forearm with carbine buttplate featuring storage compartment (compartment is empty). Complete with factory letter confirming carbine configuration as well as a shipment date of September 14, 1876. No other information is available for this serial number. CONDITION: Good, with a slight majority of an old reapplied nickel plate remaining with flaking on barrel, magazine tube, barrel band, loading gate, lever, and hammer. Rear stock is factory numbered on the top inside channel. Stock and forearm are very good with scattered areas of heavy handling marks and no signs of major distress. Action is tight and crisp as reworked at time of conversion. Bore is heavily frosted with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 Centerfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 131594

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(A) SUPERB WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE (1870).

Lot # 2286 (Sale Order: 196 of 374)      

Manufactured in 1870. Carbine barrel with traditional New Haven address chambered for the .44 Henry flat cartridge. Proper and correct 2 position folding carbine rear sight. Brass receiver with case colored hammer and lever. Brass crescent buttplate with trap for cleaning rods. 2 piece straight grained American walnut stocks. 3rd model variation receiver with saddle ring. CONDITION: Extremely fine with over 95% factory blue finish remaining. Slight thinning of blue with a transition to plum under intense light. Very slight loss of blue at muzzle and high points of front sight assembly. Forearm barrel band is void of blue finish and is turning patina. Receiver is a very mellow mustard color and shows no indication of cleaning. Buttplate has the same even color tone. Hammer has over 50% of its cloudy case colors remaining. Lever is a even patina with blue in protected areas. 2 piece walnut stocks are excellent with several minor impressions in the buttstock. No cracks or material loss is evident. From the Jim Linton Collection. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Paperwork: Previous catalog description Serial Number: 47995
Manufactured in 1870. Carbine barrel with traditional New Haven address chambered for the .44 Henry flat cartridge. Proper and correct 2 position folding carbine rear sig...moreht. Brass receiver with case colored hammer and lever. Brass crescent buttplate with trap for cleaning rods. 2 piece straight grained American walnut stocks. 3rd model variation receiver with saddle ring. CONDITION: Extremely fine with over 95% factory blue finish remaining. Slight thinning of blue with a transition to plum under intense light. Very slight loss of blue at muzzle and high points of front sight assembly. Forearm barrel band is void of blue finish and is turning patina. Receiver is a very mellow mustard color and shows no indication of cleaning. Buttplate has the same even color tone. Hammer has over 50% of its cloudy case colors remaining. Lever is a even patina with blue in protected areas. 2 piece walnut stocks are excellent with several minor impressions in the buttstock. No cracks or material loss is evident. From the Jim Linton Collection. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Paperwork: Previous catalog description Serial Number: 47995

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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .22 SHORT.

Lot # 2287 (Sale Order: 197 of 374)      

Third Model rifle manufactured circa 1885 by Winchester Repeating Arms in the always desirable .22 Short Rimfire chambering. Standard 24" round barrel with sporting sights and full length magazine tube. Correct blued .22 caliber receiver with intact take down pin. Plain grain walnut butt stock with crescent rifle butt plate and matching walnut forend with blued steel nose cap. CONDITION: Fine. Receiver retains significant portions of its factory applied blued finish with some toning and scratching. Barrel and magazine tube have largely turned to a brown patina, retaining traces of original finish in protected areas. Partially muted case colors present on hammer. Stocks are very good with some minor bruises throughout. Shootable bore showing defined rifling with a few pits. Crisp mechanics. Overall finer condition than usually encountered on these low production .22 rifles. BAS Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .22 Short FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial Number: 176811A
Third Model rifle manufactured circa 1885 by Winchester Repeating Arms in the always desirable .22 Short Rimfire chambering. Standard 24" round barrel with sporting sight...mores and full length magazine tube. Correct blued .22 caliber receiver with intact take down pin. Plain grain walnut butt stock with crescent rifle butt plate and matching walnut forend with blued steel nose cap. CONDITION: Fine. Receiver retains significant portions of its factory applied blued finish with some toning and scratching. Barrel and magazine tube have largely turned to a brown patina, retaining traces of original finish in protected areas. Partially muted case colors present on hammer. Stocks are very good with some minor bruises throughout. Shootable bore showing defined rifling with a few pits. Crisp mechanics. Overall finer condition than usually encountered on these low production .22 rifles. BAS Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .22 Short FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial Number: 176811A

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(A) WINCHESTER SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2288 (Sale Order: 198 of 374)      

Made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1886. Rare blued octagonal special order 30" barrel with Winchester 2-line address, King's Patent marking, dovetailed blade Lyman front sight, 22G rear adjustable sight, and rare 73 style covered folding tang peep sight. Case hardened solid frame receiver with full magazine and single set trigger. Factory deluxe checkered pistol grip stock with Winchester crescent steel buttplate with trap door (missing cleaning rod) and black ebony inlay in pistol grip. Matching deluxe checkered forearm. Rare gun in this configuration. Factory research confirms all options. CONDITION: 80% fading original blue with carry and edge wear and slight gray metal showing in usage areas. 80% varnish with usage dings and scratches. Dark pitted bore and good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .38 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 212433
Made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1886. Rare blued octagonal special order 30" barrel with Winchester 2-line address, King's Patent marking, dovetailed blade L...moreyman front sight, 22G rear adjustable sight, and rare 73 style covered folding tang peep sight. Case hardened solid frame receiver with full magazine and single set trigger. Factory deluxe checkered pistol grip stock with Winchester crescent steel buttplate with trap door (missing cleaning rod) and black ebony inlay in pistol grip. Matching deluxe checkered forearm. Rare gun in this configuration. Factory research confirms all options. CONDITION: 80% fading original blue with carry and edge wear and slight gray metal showing in usage areas. 80% varnish with usage dings and scratches. Dark pitted bore and good mechanics. DLM Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .38 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 212433

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(A) HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE.

Lot # 2289 (Sale Order: 199 of 374)      

Extremely fine Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1896. Blued round 20" barrel with soldered blade front sight and graduated carbine rear sight with barrel marked "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT. / KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29 1866. OCTOBER 16 1860." in 44 W.C.F. caliber. Blued 3rd model receiver with integral dust cover rail and serrated cover, solid bolt face, plain trigger, saddle ring, and rounded front receiver with full blued tubular magazine. Case hardened lever and hammer with checkered decorated border. Tang marked "Model 1873" with decorative arrows at each end. Walnut carbine stock with case hardened trapdoor buttplate with Winchester 3 piece cleaning rod inside. Stock stamped with "84" on right hand side, possibly a rack number. Matching walnut forend with blued barrel band. CONDITION: 95% fading blue with action having some bright spots in protected areas. Blue has color reminiscent of a gun stored in sunlight or heavy cigarette smoke. Loading gate still exhibits traces of fire blue with lever and hammer showing traces of case color. Elevator has nice aged golden color with sharp caliber marking. Wood has been cleaned and finish added with storage dings and gouges. Excellent bore and mechanics and a great saddle ring carbine! DLM Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: Factory Letter & Factory Research Serial Number: 503046B
Extremely fine Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1896. Blued round 20" barrel with soldered blade front sight and gra...moreduated carbine rear sight with barrel marked "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT. / KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29 1866. OCTOBER 16 1860." in 44 W.C.F. caliber. Blued 3rd model receiver with integral dust cover rail and serrated cover, solid bolt face, plain trigger, saddle ring, and rounded front receiver with full blued tubular magazine. Case hardened lever and hammer with checkered decorated border. Tang marked "Model 1873" with decorative arrows at each end. Walnut carbine stock with case hardened trapdoor buttplate with Winchester 3 piece cleaning rod inside. Stock stamped with "84" on right hand side, possibly a rack number. Matching walnut forend with blued barrel band. CONDITION: 95% fading blue with action having some bright spots in protected areas. Blue has color reminiscent of a gun stored in sunlight or heavy cigarette smoke. Loading gate still exhibits traces of fire blue with lever and hammer showing traces of case color. Elevator has nice aged golden color with sharp caliber marking. Wood has been cleaned and finish added with storage dings and gouges. Excellent bore and mechanics and a great saddle ring carbine! DLM Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: Factory Letter & Factory Research Serial Number: 503046B

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(A) RESTORED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2290 (Sale Order: 200 of 374)      

Factory records indicate this third model shipped from the factory August 39, 1883 as a rifle with octagon barrel and plain trigger. Barrel is 24" and chambered in the classic .44-40 WCF cartridge. Blade front sight and buckhorn rear, with an additional later style tang mounted Lyman peep sight. Reapplied blued finish throughout. Stocks are not listed in factory records with the rifle currently sporting an upgraded checkered, figured walnut stock with case hardened crescent rifle butt plate. Matching checkered walnut forend with blued steel nose cap. CONDITION: Rifle is fine as restored. Vast majority of the expertly reapplied finishes are retained throughout with a few minor spots of toning and loss. Fine bright bore displaying crisp rifling. Mechanically fine. BAS Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: LOA Serial Number: 121067A
Factory records indicate this third model shipped from the factory August 39, 1883 as a rifle with octagon barrel and plain trigger. Barrel is 24" and chambered in the cl...moreassic .44-40 WCF cartridge. Blade front sight and buckhorn rear, with an additional later style tang mounted Lyman peep sight. Reapplied blued finish throughout. Stocks are not listed in factory records with the rifle currently sporting an upgraded checkered, figured walnut stock with case hardened crescent rifle butt plate. Matching checkered walnut forend with blued steel nose cap. CONDITION: Rifle is fine as restored. Vast majority of the expertly reapplied finishes are retained throughout with a few minor spots of toning and loss. Fine bright bore displaying crisp rifling. Mechanically fine. BAS Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: LOA Serial Number: 121067A

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