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Winchester Model 1876 .50 Express Short Rifle

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 674)      

Documented Winchester Model 1876 .50 Express Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter

This Short Express Rifle Model 1876 is configured similarly to the Model 1886 Lightweight in that it has a short 22 inch barrel (although not tapered), rifle style forearm, short magazine tube, and shotgun butt. A similar example is pictured on page 238 of "The Winchester Book" by Madis. In the data discussed on page 253 of the above book, Madis notes that only one of each 800 had a shorter than average barrel. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 22 inch round barrel in highly desirable .50 Express caliber, plain trigger, 1/2 magazine and shotgun butt. The letter also states the rifle was received in the warehouse on October 20, 1880 and shipped on November 9, 1880 with 5 other arms to order number 22432. This rifle is a second model with a dust cover guide rail attached to the receiver with two screws. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an "1876" marked folding ladder rear sight. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line address/patents legend ahead of the rear sight and ".50 CAL" at the breech. The dust cover is marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50 CAL 95 GRS." The cartridge elevator has the factory "50-95" caliber marking and is faintly hand marked "Johny Fay" by a previous owner. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." The lower tang has the serial number. This Model 1876 lacks British proof marks which are commonly seen on these .50 Express short rifles. The plain forearm and straight grip stock are walnut. Fitted with a smooth steel shotgun type buttplate. Per consignor the rifle "came out of California." The .50-95 Winchester Express was the largest caliber available for the Model 1876 and proved popular with big and dangerous game hunters. Many Model 1876 rifles chambered for this powerful cartridge were shipped to England and then found their way to Africa and India where they were often employed against big cats. Theodore Roosevelt loved his .45-75 '76, but he and other Americans scorned the .50 Express, and thus, the Model 1876 was only produced in limited numbers chambered for that cartridge compared to the smaller calibers.

Class: Antique

Very good. 25% of the original blue finish remains, mostly visible in the sheltered areas, otherwise the rifle has a smooth brown patina. Traces of original nitre blue remain on the loading gate. The wood is also very good with an absent sliver at the upper tang and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 674)      

Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in .45-70 W.C.F.

This classic Model 1886 carbine was manufactured in 1894 and is chambered in the popular frontier cartridge: .45-70 Government. The John Moses Browning designed Model 1886 was the first Winchester repeater capable of chambering the .45-70. While .45-70 was the most popular caliber for the Model 1886, research by John T. Madl in the available records found only 1,911 carbines in this caliber. This carbine has a pinned blade front sight, notch and folding ladder rear sight, the two-line address ahead of the rear sight, the caliber behind the rear sight, a saddle ring on the left, "-MODEL 1886-" on the upper tang, the patent marking behind the trigger, the script serial number at the rear of the lower tang, and a smooth carbine stock and forearm.

Class: Antique

Good with mottled gray and brown patina overall, mild pitting, general mild scratches and dings, and moderate overall wear. The refinished wood is also good and has numerous dings and dents from use, general scratches, a split in the forend tip, and some small flakes. Mechanically fine.

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Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 674)      

Desirable Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

The Model 1873 is one of the most famous of all American firearms and has been popularly known as "the Gun that Won the West" due to its popularity with pioneers. The rifle has the very desirable late first model dust cover with integral "thumb print" that rides in grooves mortised directly into the frame. Only about 31,000 First Models were manufactured. It is equipped with a blade front sight with thick base, an elevation adjustable sporting rear sight, a single set trigger, and the standard straight grain walnut stock and forearm with steel buttplate (compartment empty). The barrel is marked with the two-line address and King's improvement patent marking, and the frame has "Model. 1873." on the upper tang and the serial number in script on the lower tang. Since it is an early Model 1873, it correctly does not have caliber markings on the barrel or the elevator.

Class: Antique

Very good with strong traces of original blue finish in the protected areas, mostly a mottled mix of gray and brown patina on the balance, several ding and scratches, and moderate overall wear. The wood is good and has numerous dents and strike marks, general scratches, a faint crack above the toe on the left, and some slight loss at the edges. Aside from the broken adjustment screw for the set trigger, the rifle is mechanically fine.

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Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. Lever Action Navy Pistol

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 674)      

Documented Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. Lever Action Navy Pistol

This lever action Navy Pistol was manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. c. 1856 and is pictured cased with sn. 7065 on page 92 of "Volcanic Firearms: Predecessor to the Winchester Rifle" by Lewis and Rutter. The pistol has the distinctive octagon barrel with integral 10-shot magazine, brass receiver and loading lever with finger hole. The eight-inch, Type I barrel has a full rib, crowned muzzle, rounded T-bar spring, clam-shell shaped brass follower and cone front sight. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the legend: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEW HAVEN CONN. FEB. 14. 1854." in three lines. The brass receiver lacks the factory engraving found on most Volcanic Repeating Arms pistols. The receiver has semi-circular cut-outs on either end of the ejection port and a dovetail for a rear sight. The bolt has a single hook extractor, and the hammer has hand-cut knurling on the spur. A "Y" inspection mark is stamped on the left side of the loading lever. The serial number is stamped on the right side of the loading lever, right side of the receiver butt beneath the grip and on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. The barrel has a blue finish, the bolt, cartridge elevator and loading lever are niter blue, and the hammer and trigger are color casehardened. The walnut grips have a high polish piano finish.

Class: Antique

Fine. The barrel has 70% of the original blue finish with some scattered age spotting on the sides. The Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. legend on the top flat is extremely sharp. The brass receiver is in excellent overall condition with a handsome, untouched, patina and perfect sideplate joints. The cartridge elevator, bolt and loading lever retain significant amounts of fire blue finish in protected areas. The trigger and hammer have 50% of the mottled case colors. The grips are in fine overall condition with much of the piano finish remaining and a few scattered, insignificant, handling marks. The rear sight is absent. This is a fine example of a scarce Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. Lever Action Navy Pistol.

Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

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Engraved Copy of a Winchester First Model 1866 "Flat Side" Rifle

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 674)      

Engraved Copy of a Winchester First Model 1866 "Flat Side" Lever Action Saddle Ring Rifle

This is a copy of a rare early Winchester Model 1866 First Mode rifle. This style of rifle retains much of the profile and styling of the New Haven Arms Co. Henry rifles, including a Henry style "flat side" frame with "Henry drop" by the hammer, and also has the early flat loading gates and simpler forearm. In addition to being a copy of a First Model, this rifle has classic "American style" custom scroll engraving on the silver plated frame and buttplate. Similar engraving patterns from Louis D. Nimschke's pull-book are shown on pages 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, and 48 in "L.D. Nimschke: Firearms Engraver" by R.L. Wilson, and other Model 1866s and Henry rifles in the chapter "L.D. Nimschke Independent Engraver" in Wilson's book "Winchester Engraving" show similar patterns as well.The barrel has a dovetailed nickel-silver blade front sight, Henry type notch and ladder rear sight with sliding elevator, the "HENRY'S PATENT -OCT. 16. 1860/KING'S PATENT-MARCH 29. 1866" dual patent marking, and a blued finish. A full-length magazine tube with screw affixed front hanger and early non-capped forend with cross screw through circular escutcheons are fitted below the barrel. The Henry style flat profiled frame with "Henry drop" at the hammer has beautiful floral scroll engraving with punched backgrounds, an open scroll pattern on the left side as found on Nimschke engraved Henry rifles noted above, gaddrooning, and border designs. The nicely figured buttstock has a rifle buttplate and is secured in the correct First Model fashion with two screws in the upper tang and one in the lower tang. The serial number is marked on the left side of the lower tang, inside the upper tang mortise of the buttstock, and on the backside of the buttplate at the toe. The left side of the upper tang is stamped "L.D.N.," and the lower tang on the left is also marked with "1834" in small numerals.

Class: Modern Long Gun

Very good as fabricated to current configuration with distinct engraving, 70% silver plating remaining showing some aged patina and verdigris, aged patina on the exposed brass, a blend of blue finish and artificial brown patina on the barrel and magazine tube, recut barrel markings, and minor overall wear. The wood is very good and has a hairline crack above the screw in the forearm on the left, a repaired break lightly visible on the wrist, some general mild marks and light scratches, and attractive figure. Mechanically fine. Overall, this is a stunning Winchester First Model 1866 "Flat Side" rifle with beautiful custom engraving.

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Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Cartridge Display Board

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 674)      

Exceptional and Highly Desirable Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Cartridge Display Board

One of these boards is clearly shown hanging in the well-known photograph of the interior of J.P. Lower & Sons' shop in Denver, and other examples would have hung in other gunshops around the country as promotional items distributed by the Union Metallic Cartridge Co. in the late 19th century. These cartridge display boards, especially exceptional examples like this, naturally make excellent display pieces in gun rooms, gun shops, homes, and businesses. This impressive and rare Union Metallic Cartridge Co. "bullet board" displays a wide range of handgun, rifle, and shotgun cartridges and components from the minuscule bb cap to the massive (and extremely rare) 1 inch Gatling gun cartridge divided into categories including "RIM-FIRE," "CENTRAL FIRE PISTOL," "SPORTING AND MILITARY," " WATERPROOF PAPER SHOT SHELLS," and "BRASS SHOT SHELLS." The center of the display has a diamond shaped panel with U.M.C. in bold text and a background lithograph image showing a variety of deer and elk in a wooded scene. The remainder of the text on the board shows various company information including trademarks and store locations. The original frame has large cast badges on the top and bottom with the U.M.C. trademark and nomenclature repeated with the display area protected by a pane of glass. It measures 41 5/8 x 54 3/8 inches including the frame.

Class: Other

Very fine, the background of the board showing attractive bright original color with some slight fading and scattered light faded spots throughout, giving it an attractively aged appearance. The cartridges are generally excellent, showing mostly bright brass with some scattered attractively aged patina. The refinished frame is fine with the upper and lower badges showing an applied bright silver enamel and minimal handling/storage wear on the wood. A highly desirable display piece for your gun room or office!

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Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 674)      

Documented Special Order Extra Length Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1884 as a third model with a casehardened receiver featuring an integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 28 inch octagon barrel in .38 caliber, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock and casehardened receiver. The letter also states the rifle was received in the warehouse on March 6, 1884 and shipped the same day. The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester address/King's patent marking ahead of the rear sight and "38-CAL" at the breech. "38 CAL" is stamped on the cartridge elevator. The left side of the lower tang is marked "5295 XX." The assembly number "5295" is repeated on the stock inlet and buttplate. It is mounted with a finely figured and "H" pattern checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with an ebony insert in the grip and trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included). As listed in the Winchester 1875 catalog, the optional finish for a "fancy walnut stock" cost at least $5.00 extra. Special features such as deluxe wood were generally considered too costly and unnecessary for the average customer looking for a reliable "working man's gun." Finding a deluxe Model 1873 in any condition is becoming increasingly difficult.

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 50% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. 30% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The receiver retains 40% original case colors with the balance silvered out. Patterns of original case colors remain on the lever and forend cap. The hammer retains half of the original case colors. The buttstock is fine with minor dings and scratches and overall crisp checkering. The forearm is very good with mildly worn checkering. The set trigger does not function, otherwise action cycles and functions properly.

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Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 674)      

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1879 as a special order deluxe second model featuring a casehardened receiver with a dust cover guide rail attached with two screws, a dust cover with thumb print checkering, and a set trigger. The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight marked "1876" on the leaf, and a tang folding peep sight with the left side graduate from 0 to 75. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester address/King's patent date marking ahead of the rear sight. There are no caliber markings. The serial number appears in script between the lever catch and the lower tang screw. The left side of the lower tang is marked "XXX 282." The assembly number "282" is repeated on the stock inlet and buttplate. The nicely figured forearm and pistol grips stock feature H-style checkering. The buttstock has an ebony grip insert and a trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included). With an incorrect Ideal 44-40 caliber reloading tool. The larger caliber Winchester Model 1876 was popular among those in the west that believed .44-40 wasn't quite enough stopping power for whatever they might encounter.

Class: Antique

Very good. The barrel and magazine retain 50% original blue finish with extensive areas of deep dark pitting, mixed brown patina on the balance. The receiver retains 60% original case colors with scattered patches of dark brown pitting. The forend cap, hammer, lever and buttplate retain 50% original case colors. 40% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. There are a some areas of pitting. The buttstock has been repaired in the grip area and has an overcoat of varnish, showing a few handling marks and overall crisp checkering. The forearm is very fine with some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. The set trigger does not function, otherwise the action cycles properly.

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Winchester Model 1901 Lever Action Shotgun

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 674)      

Exceptional Documented First Year Production Winchester Deluxe Model 1901 10 Gauge Lever Action Shotgun with Factory Letter

Offered here is a spectacular first year production deluxe Winchester Model 1901 lever action shotgun. The Model 1901 was a redesign of the Model 1887 shotgun offered in 10 gauge only, and production serial numbers began at 64856. From 1901 to 1920 Winchester manufactured 13,500 Model 1901s with deluxe variations being extremely rare. This deluxe example was manufactured in 1901, the first year of production, and is in exceptional condition, making it a true crown jewel in Winchester collecting. Any high condition Model 1901 is difficult to find, let alone a deluxe, as Winchester had trouble with the heat treated receivers taking the blue finish. Moreover, this Model 1901 has an interesting factory record. The accompanying factory letter lists this rare Model 1901 shotgun with a 32 inch barrel in 10 gauge and checkered pistol grip stock when it was received in the warehouse on October 18, 1901 and shipped on October 21 (order number 113951). The shotgun returned to the warehouse on November 20, 1901 and shipped the next day with the configuration listed as "10 gauge, 32 inches, fancy, checkered stock" (order number 123701). The factory records list a third and final ship date of September 2, 1902 (order number 153963). Winchester firearms with multiple return and ship dates were often used as factory display pieces. The Pan-American Exposition, for instance, was held in Buffalo, New York, from May 1-November 2, 1901. The first block of dates listed in the factory letter makes it possible that this shotgun was on display for the last month at this New York exhibition. The shotgun features a single bead sights, full choke, 3 inch chamber, and 12 15/16 inches. The top of the barrel has the two-line address/patent dates followed by "MODEL 01. 10 GA". The left side of the frame has the ''WRA CO." logo and the upper tang is marked "-WINCHESTER-." The two piece forearm and round knob pistol grip stock are checkered deluxe walnut. The stock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish with some wear on the lever and a smooth gray patina on the buttplate. The wood is very fine with a stress line at the upper tang, minor handing marks, most of the original varnish remaining, and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A true rarity in Winchester collecting, this exceptional deluxe Model 1901 shotgun is a must have for the serious collector.

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ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1873 Trapper Lever Action Carbine

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 674)      

Winchester Model 1873 "Trapper" Lever Action Carbine with ATF Exempted 15 Inch Barrel

This gun is listed in the included 1992 dated ATF letter and the ATF Curio & Relics lists as exempted from the NFA and classified as a curio or relic. The serial number on the bottom of the frame was applied per the instructions in the letter. It has a "barley corn" style front sight, notch and folding ladder rear sight, button magazine, taps for a second model dust cover (use c. sn. 31000- 90000 in 1879-1882), and Native American style tack decorated stock and forearm. While the Model 1873 has been famously nicknamed "The Gun that Won the West" and was a popular "cowboy" gun both in real life and on the silver screen, Native Americans on the plains are known to have switched to Winchester's repeating rifles shortly after they became available even while the U.S. military and many American civilians continued to use single shot rifles. Native warriors used them to devastating effects at the Battle of Little Bighorn and other engagements in the West, and Geronimo's Apache appear to have been fond of Winchester's repeaters base on period photographs and tack decorated examples noted as found on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, but the will of various native nations to fight and the firepower of their Winchesters was not enough for them to overcome American settlers' hunger for native lands and resources in the long run.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Fair with a lot of "frontier" character that you would expect to see on a 19th century firearm used for many years in the American West. The iron displays a brown patina and mild oxidation overall. The dust cover and guide rail are absent, and most of the markings are worn away. Slight bulge in barrel. The magazine tube was shortened. The brass cartridge elevator shows an attractive aged patina, and the tacks display most of their frosty plated finish along with some aged patina and dents. A few tacks are absent. The wood has the replacement forend modified, some filler, and moderate cracks and loss. Mechanically good. This is definitely a gun that looks like it was rediscovered after a hard life on the frontier. Imagine the stories it could tell if it could only talk!

Provenance: The Brandhorst Collection

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Tack Decorated Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Carbine

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 674)      

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Native American Style Tack Decoration

When it comes to firearms of the American West, two come to the top of the list: the Winchester Model 1873 "The Gun that Won the West" and the Colt Single Action Army. The two were literally made for another once Colt introduced the Single Action Army in .44-40 and other cartridges used in Winchester's popular repeaters, and both guns saw extensive use on the frontier in the late 19th century. While commonly associated with American cowboys and settlers, the Winchester Model 1873 also saw extensive Native American use, with multiple examples known to have been used by the Lakota, Apaches, and other native nations during their respective struggles to maintain autonomy and territory. These fast firing carbines offered a serious edge in close in engagements compared to the single shot Springfield trapdoor rifles used by the U.S. Army at the time. Many Native American firearms, including Winchesters documented as owned by Lakota Warrior Kicking Bear, Nez Perce Chief Joseph, Lakota war leader Sitting Bull, and others, were decorated with tacks as a way to personalize their trusted firearms, and this decoration gives these antique firearms a lot of character and sets them apart from other Winchesters in many collections. This Model 1873 has small tacks on both sides of the forend and the buttstock, including cross designs. Cross symbol use predates the arrival of Europeans, but the design on the right side of the stock is distinctly Christian in style. Many Native Americans converted to Christianity, some under force, and many others incorporated the Christian God and/or other elements of Christianity into their own tribal religion. In addition to the decoration, this carbine has the usual "barley corn" style front sight, the usual Winchester markings, a period modified rear sight, Third Model integral dust cover rail, saddle ring on the left, carbine forend with a single barrel band, and a rifle style buttstock with crescent buttplate.

Class: Antique

Fair with a lot of frontier used character throughout. The iron displays dark brown patina and extensive pitting, absent dust cover, and signs of heavy use and exposure typical of Native American firearms from the Old West. The brass cartridge elevator and tacks display a deep aged patina. The scorched stock and forearm have chips, cracks, repairs, and heavy wear. All of the tacks are present. Like many of these well-loved "frontier issued" Winchesters, the action remains mechanically fine. This fascinating tack decorated Winchester will be sure to add a lot of character and interest to any western arms collection.

Provenance: The Brandhorst Collection

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Panel Scene Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 674)      

Panel Scene Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

The engraving on this Winchester Model 1866 rifle from 1870 was inspired by Conrad Ulrich's masterful engraving on 1866 #112270 (see page 124 of "Winchester Engraving" by Wilson) which features similar patterns in semi-relief. The barrel features an altered front sight blade to form a post, an adjustable sporting rear sight, filled third dovetail, and no visible markings. The frame has scroll, border, and Greek key engraving, a rendition of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, on the right side plate, a stag scene on the right at the front, a bison on the left at the front, and a small scene with a bear and a larger scene with a pair of deer on the left side plate. The forearm cap and buttplate have full-coverage scroll engraving. It has a plain stock and forearm.

Class: Antique

Fine as custom engraved and refinished with most of the custom applied blue finish, plum color on the lever, blue and plum on some of the small components, aged patina on the brass frame and furniture, faint cracks in the re-oiled stock and forearm, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.

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Winchester Single "W" Cartridge Display Bullet Board

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 674)      

Desirable Winchester Single "W" Cartridge Display Bullet Board

This advertisement displays the large variety of ammunition produced by Winchester from percussion caps up to the massive express cartridges and large gauge shot shells. This is an extremely rare board as it has both 1894 vintage (30 WCF and 25-35 WCF) and 1895 vintage (30 U.S.G. and .270 U.S.N.) cartridges as well as Winchester Leader 12 gauge shotgun shell. This means it was manufactured late 1894 or early 1895. There are three versions of this board known to acknowledgeable collectors, this being the last. The consignor noted that he has only observed two surviving examples of this last version. The ammunition is displayed in a large "W" pattern and additional cartridges are organized in star and circular patterns as well as lines of shotshells on the sides. The board displays a dark brown woodgrain background, "WINCHESTER/REPEATING ARMS CO." at the top in bold red and yellow lettering, a pair of ducks at center, and vignettes of two hunters in the woods with a Winchester rifle aimed at unseen game and a cowboy using his horse for cover as he engages a distant foe with his Winchester. All of the cartridges appear to be present and remain attached. The back of the board has the original "PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS OF THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. PLEASE HANG IN A PROMINENT PLACE" paper label affixed to the top center. The overall display including the frame measures approximately 36 3/4 x 49 5/8 inches.

Class: Other

Fine, the background of the board shows nice color with an overcoat of protective varnish, minimal fading, a few small creases/tears along the upper edge, and otherwise minimal handling/storage evidence. The cartridges generally show an attractively aged patina and some mild oxidation. The frame is also fine with some light handling/storage evidence scattered throughout. A great display piece for your gun room!

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Engraved and Silver-Plated New Haven Arms Co. Henry Rifle

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 674)      

NRA Silver Medal Winning and Magnificent Deluxe Factory Engraved Double Deer and Dog Running Animal Scene, Silver-Plated, Henry Lever Action Rifle

Deluxe, factory engraved, Henry lever-action rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in August 1863. The rifle has a high polish blue finish on the barrel and integral magazine. The receiver and crescent buttplate are silver plated, and the hammer, lever and trigger are color casehardened. The stock is nicely figured, fancy grain, walnut with a high polish "piano" finish. The barrel has a nickel-silver, square back, front sight blade and a dove tail mounted folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch. The magazine has the larger, second style follower, and the receiver has a beveled follower notch. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "HENRY'S PATENT OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS. CO. NEWHAVEN. CT." ahead of the rear sight. The receiver has the alternate rear sight dovetail that was discontinued around the time this rifle was manufactured. The buttplate is the first pattern with rounded heel. The buttplate has a hinged trap door, and the butt trap contains a four-piece, jointed, hickory cleaning rod. The left side of the stock is fitted with a factory sling swivel, and the left side of the barrel has a factory, screw-mounted loop for a sling hook. The rifle serial number "3007" is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver and on the left side of the lower tang beneath the stock, in the upper tang inlet of the stock and on the inside of the buttplate. The shanks of both hand-fitted buttplate screws and stamped with the rifle serial number. All of the visible serial numbers match. The assembly number "924" is stamped on the barrel inside the loading sleeve and on the rear face of the sleeve. The receiver and buttplate are decorated with deluxe "extra" engraving attributed to Samuel J. Hoggson of New Haven who is believed to have executed most of the factory engraving on Henry rifles. The engraving features has the same combination of scrollwork on a punch-dot background, floral designs and stylized game scene as other Hoggson engraved Henry rifles but is more elaborate and extensive. The game scene of the left side plate features two deer pursued by two hounds; this is the only factory engraved Henry rifle known with four animals in the scene. In addition to the more elaborate game scene, the rifle features more extensive scrollwork on the top and rear of the receiver, upper tang and buttplate heel as well as extra scrolls in front of the side plates and more extensive borders. This rifle was awarded the Silver Medal for "Ten Best Arms" at the 2000 NRA National Convention. The rifle is accompanied by letters of inspection/evaluation by authors George Madis and R.L Wilson. The Madis description states that the rifle is "all original as made by the New Haven Arms Co.," and that "Every pin, screw and all components are as they left the factory". The Wilson letter states: "The number of authentic engraved Henry Rifles is limited - No. 3007 ranks as one of the most remarkable examples, having survived in a condition that is remarkably fine."

Class: Antique

Excellent. The rifle retains 90% of the original blue and silver-plated finish. This is an exceptional amount of original finish for any Henry rifle. The high polish blue finish on the barrel and integral magazine shows only light edge wear, some scattered age spotting and some thinning on the lower portion of the magazine near the receiver. The rear sight is complete and has 60% of the fire blue finish remaining. The New Haven Arms legend and the serial number are perfect. The silver-plated brass receiver and buttplate retain 90% of the original finish. Wear is limited to contact points on the top and edges of the receiver and the heel and edges of the buttplate. The silver-plating is slightly tarnished and has never been polished or extensively handled. The factory engraved scrollwork, borders and game scene are crisp. The hammer, trigger and lever retain most of the original case colors. Blue finish is visible in protected areas of the sling swivel and loop. The fancy grain walnut stock is in excellent condition and has 95% of the high polish piano finish. Wear is limited to a few very insignificant storage marks. This is an exceptional, award winning, deluxe factory engraved Henry rifle that has been examined and verified as original and excellent by two foremost experts on Henry rifles.

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Winchester Model 1892 .44 WCF Smooth Bore SRC

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 674)      

Rare and Desirable Special Order Winchester Model 1892 .44 WCF Smooth Bore Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

This is a truly unique Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine with three special order features that was manufactured in 1914. The unique special order feature on this carbine is the smooth bore 44 W.C.F. chambering. The actual bore diameter measures .420, so that indicates the barrel was never rifled by the factory validating the authenticity of this barrel, it has a half length or button magazine and it is fitted with a very rare short yardage Winchester Express rear sight. This sight is rarely encountered and is calibrated for 50, 100 and 200 yards, with each sight leaf having a small platinum sighting line. The left side of the receiver is fitted with a factory saddle ring and staple. The top left side of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884.", with the caliber designation "44 W.C.F." at the breech. The rear of the barrel and top of the receiver are stamped with the oval Winchester "W/P" proofmark. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF." Blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever, and mounted with a smooth beautiful straight grain forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. No records are available to writer at time of description, but the gun is undoubtedly original!

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent. The carbine retains 85% plus of the original blue finish showing a slight amount of blue flaking off on the front underside and top receiver ring of the action and barrel band. The barrel retains 98% of its original factory blue finish. The lever and hammer retain 50% of its original factory case colors. The wood is also excellent with nearly all of the original factory varnish and showing some minor handling marks, with a tight wood to metal fit. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Musket

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 674)      

Extraordinary Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Musket

This extraordinary Winchester Model 1866 musket was manufactured in 1877 and remains nearly as it was when it left the factory, a remarkable feat for any Winchester Model 1866, but especially so for a standard grade musket, a variation that often saw hard use. These muskets were manufactured by Winchester with an eye for military contracts, and many were made for foreign military contracts and saw battlefield use in Latin America, Europe, and Asia. This incredibly high condition Model 1866 musket has the distinctive 27 inch round barrel with 24 inch magazine and 17 inch walnut forearm secured by two barrel bands. A bayonet lug for a sword bayonet is mounted on the right side of the front barrel band. The stock has a carbine style brass buttplate with sliding trap door. Factory sling swivels are mounted on the upper barrel band and stock. The barrel has a block front sight base with steel blade, and folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch and screw stop for the elevation bar. In addition to the distinctive Model 1866 brass frame and carbine style buttplate, the musket has a blue barrel, magazine, barrel bands and loading gate, and the hammer, trigger, and lever are casehardened. The straight grain American walnut stock and forearm are oil finished. The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the two-line legend "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING"S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH. 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860" between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The serial number is stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger.

Class: Antique

Excellent to near new showing only very limited storage wear. The barrel, magazine and barrel bands retain 98% of the original blue finish. Nearly all of the niter blue finish is present on the loading gate, the rear sight spring, and the rear sight elevator bar. The hammer, trigger, and lever retain 99% of the muted original case colors. The brass frame is excellent plus. The side plate joints are perfect, and the buttplate is in the same pristine condition as the frame. The barrel legend and serial number are perfect. The wood is excellent and shows only slight handling wear. Mechanically excellent. This is an outstanding '66 Musket. If you want an absolutely stunning Winchester Model 1866 that looks like it did when it left the factory, this is the one! One will search a long time for as fine of an example!

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Winchester Model 92 Trapper Lever Action Carbine

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 674)      

Exceptional Winchester Model 92 Trapper Lever Action Carbine in .44-40 with Highly Desirable 16 Inch Barrel

This high condition carbine was manufactured c. 1921-1928 and features a very desirable trapper/baby carbine length 16 inch barrel (legal length, so no need for ATF exemption!). Winchester called these "Special Short Carbines" back then. These were never a cataloged option and were discontinued in 1933 leaving only a limited number available. While they were in production, they were reportedly popular with law enforcement agencies like Winchester's standard length carbines in the early 20th century, and some are known to have been sent to South America making surviving example, especially in high condition like this one, rare and valuable collectible firearms. It also features a pinned beaded blade front sight, an adjustable folding rear carbine sight, saddle ring on the left, and smooth carbine stock and forearm. The barrel has the two-line address on the right, the model, trademark, and caliber on the left; and oval "WP" proof on top. The frame has the oval "WP" on top, the three-line model and trademark marking on the upper tang, the serial number on the bottom of the frame at the front, and "26" to the left of the lever.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Exceptionally fine with 85% plus original blue finish overall, some light scattered scratches, and finish loss mainly confined to the furniture and top of the receiver ring, both of which show a smooth gray and brown patina. The wood is excellent and has some light handling and storage wear. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptional Winchester trapper carbine that is absent in many collections.

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Peter Floeck Houston Gold Inlaid 1 of 1000 Winchester Model 1873

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 674)      

Iconic, Historic, and Well-Documented Special Order 1/2 Nickel Plated "One of One Thousand" Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Gold Inlaid Peter Floeck, Houston Inscription, 32 Inch Extra Length Barrel, Factory Letter, and Provenance Documentation

The iconic Winchester Model 1873, popularly known to collectors as "the Gun that Won the West," has long been one of the most popular antique American firearms, and the One of One Thousand '73s are easily among the rarest and most valuable of all Winchesters. They were part of a special program designed to market highly accurate Winchester Model 1873 and 1876 rifles to discriminating clients who wanted the best repeating rifles in the world and had the wealth to buy them. The One of One Thousand program was announced in 1873 and more fully explained in Winchester’s 1875 catalog under the headline “Variety of Arms.” The program was short lived and was terminated quietly in 1877. Only around 132 One of One Thousand Model 1873s were manufactured out of over 720,000 Model 1873s in total. Many of them have not been found, leaving only a small number available to collectors. Some of these rifles are truly one of a kind due to their combination of special order features, and that is certainly the case with this rifle which features an extra long 32 inch barrel, a feature unseen on other One of One Thousands, with the original owner's name and his home city of Houston, Texas, in gold inlay. The connection to Texas adds to the rifle's interest, and none of the rifles in Gordon's chart for the One of One Thousands in "Winchester's New Model of 1873: A Tribute, Volume II" are listed with a 32 inch barrel making this likely the only One of One Thousand manufactured in this barrel length. In fact, all Winchester '73s with extra long barrels are very rare. Rock Island Auction Company has only offered three other special order Model 1873s with desirable extra long barrels of this length, and even the shorter 30 inch extra long barreled rifles are hard to find. This incredible One of One Thousand from the Lone Star State is discussed on pages 50 and 51 of Edmund E. Lewis's "The Story of the Winchester 1 of 1000 and 1 of 100 Rifles" where it is noted that in addition to increased accuracy, the longer barrel allowed this rifle to carry more cartridges giving the rifle the ability to hit multiple targets at long range in skilled hands. Lewis's book also illustrates the scarce gold inlaid inscription and a portrait of the original owner. This incredible one-of-a-kind One of One Thousand Winchester Model 1873 is accompanied by a 2007 factory letter that lists this historic rifle with a 32 inch octagon barrel, set trigger, XXX checkered stock, 1/2 nickel finish, and "Engraved - Peter Flouck [sic]" and indicates it was received in the warehouse on April 26, 1876, and shipped on May 1, 1876, in order 5772. Older 1960s and 1970s dated factory letter list largely the same information but spell the name correctly as "Peter Floeck." None of the letters mention that the rifle is a One of One Thousand. However, Lewis notes in the book that the rifle "is unquestionably authentic" and "confirms that the warehouse ledgers are not always accurate and, sometimes, not even close." In included Herb Glass letters from 1967, he states "This gun is a genuine One of One Thousand in every respected as far as I am concerned and there is absolutely no doubt that the fact that it is not recorded at the factory was a bookkeeping error. I have owned several One of One Thousands and have examined many more and this is one of the finest and is very typical in every respect. I unhesitatingly guarantee it to be authentic and genuine in every respect." A Certificate of Authenticity from the Texas Gun Collectors Association for the rifle is included stating the rifle is "completely original and authentic in all respects." On page 376 of "Winchester's New Model of 1873: A Tribute, Volume II," the chart of One of One Thousands in the factory ledgers does not list this rifle, but this rifle would fall very close to rifles #s 18382, 18386, and 18387 which were all received on May 22, 1876. The extra length barrel has a silver band and scroll engraving at the muzzle, a nickel-silver Rocky Mountain blade front sight, "PETER FLOECK. HOUSTON." in flush gold inlay near the center, the "1873" marked notch and folding ladder rear sight, and the "One of One Thousand" script inscription at the breech surrounded by a decorative border and flanked by scroll engraving with punched backgrounds followed by a silver band, and a full-length magazine tube underneath. The forend cap, frame, First Model dust cover, cartridge elevator, and buttplate are all finished with nickel plating. The serial number is in script numerals on the lower tang behind the lever catch. The loading gate, adjustable single set trigger
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Smoothbore Winchester Model 1886 Rifle in .50 Express

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 674)      

Rare, Highly Desirable, Special Order Smoothbore Marked Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Takedown Rifle in .50 Express with Letter of Authenticity

Manufactured in 1920 with Winchester factory oval proofs on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The two-line address and patent marking in on the upper left of the barrel in front of the rear sight and the upper left of the barrel at the breech is marked "SMOOTH BORE 50-EX." Winchester factory records indicate that there were 15 of these rare smoothbore Model 1886s manufactured, with likely a handful more, such as this example, that fall into the serial number range that is not present in the factory records. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model and trademark information while the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The included Leroy Merz letter of authenticity states that he has encountered five or six of the .50 Ex. smoothbore Model 1886s, and that he believes this example to be original and correct, including the bore diameter. The bore diameter on this example is approximately .497, indicating that this is an original smoothbore barrel as the diameter would be larger if rifling had been removed. It is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight and a three-leaf express rear sight, and the frame is in takedown configuration. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. These smoothbore rifles are one of the rarest variations of Model 1886 available to the collecting community and are highly desirable.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Extremely fine, retains 75% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth brown patina, most noticeably on the receiver, some scattered light spotting on the left rear of the barrel, and some light cleaning visible on the rear sight base. The wood is very fine with some scattered minor handling marks and retaining most of the varnish. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 61 Slide Action .22 Short Rifle

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 674)      

Excellent Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in Very Scarce .22 Short with Octagon Barrel

Manufactured in 1947. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, first style barrel inscription, Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, matching numbers on the receiver and trigger guard assembly, smooth round top receiver, smooth trigger, serrated hammer catch, and correct un-drilled upper tang. 17 groove slide handle and smooth pistol grip stock with checkered blue steel buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent with 97% plus bright original blue finish, mild slide retraction wear on the barrel flats, and light handling marks. The wood is also excellent with just a few small dings. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in .22 Short

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 674)      

Outstanding Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in .22 Short with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1905. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, third style barrel inscription, "22 SHORT" on top barrel flat at the breech, Second Model receiver with hidden locking lugs, standard markings on the upper tangs, and matching numbers on the receiver and lower tang. Short 12 groove slide handle and smooth straight grip stock with casehardened crescent steel buttplate. The factory letter confirms the .22 short caliber as well as received in the warehouse on June 1, 1905, and shipped the next day.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent with 97% plus original high polish blue finish, light slide retraction marks, and some very light brown patina visible on the underside of the receiver. The wood is also excellent with a few small dings, and nearly all of the vibrant original case colors remaining on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.

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J. Ulrich Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Rifle

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 22 of 674)      

Well Documented and Magnificent Special Order Factory Gold Inlaid and Plated Presentation Winchester Model 1894 Carved and Deluxe Takedown Lever Action Rifle Signed by Master Factory Engraver John Ulrich with Texas History

This rifle, 384,777 is one of the most spectacularly appointed and rarely configure Winchester Rifles we at Rock Island Auction have seen headlined by the incredibly rare factory gold inlaid barrel half octagon barrel with globe, peep and folding rear sight, takedown, shotgun butt, factory "D" carved stock with plated frame and trim (forend cap and buttplate) No. 4 factory panel scene engraving signed by John Ulrich. Rightfully so this rifle is extremely well published and described on page 274 of "WINCHESTER ENGRAVING" and on page 178 of "STEEL CANVAS" by R.L. Wilson. The rifle features Winchester factory No. 4 engraving as illustrated and described in the Winchester "HIGHLY FINISHED ARMS" catalog reproduced on page 224 of "WINCHESTER ENGRAVING." The catalog describes No. 4 engraving as: "engraved arabesque scrolls, fancy border and line work, and outline engraving." The left side of the receiver features the game scene of a hunter and two bull elk illustrated in the catalog. The right side of the receiver is engraved: "Presented to/George Rutledge/by/R.M. Dudley./January 1st/1912." in six lines. George Rutledge was a talented marksman and the president of the El Paso, Gun Club starting in 1911 and was also the superintendent of the El Paso division of the Mexico North-Western Railway, the railway robbed by Pancho Villa in 1913 and again by an affiliated group in 1916. Richard M. Dudley was an engineer, financier, mayor of El Paso (1923–1925), and two term Texas state senator. He directed the building of the railroad after previously working on New York Harbor. He moved to El Paso in 1911 from Chihuahua. The engraving covers the rear barrel flats, forearm cap, bolt, hammer, lever, screw heads and buttplate. The barrel is inlaid with a gold band just ahead of the receiver. The lower tang is engraved: "J.H. ULRICH" in tiny letters behind the trigger. The barrel, magazine, bolt and loading gate are blued. The hammer and lever are color casehardened and the forearm cap, receiver and buttplate are gold plated. The stock and forearm are highly figured fancy grade walnut with Winchester Style "D" carving and a high polish piano finish. The Winchester catalog describes Style "D" carving as: "hand carving and fancy checkering" in an "artistic oak leaf pattern". In addition to the gold plated finish, factory engraving, and relief carved stock and forearm, the rifle has numerous special order features. The 24 inch, part round/part octagon barrel has a globe front sight with circular aperture and a Lyman No. 6, two leaf, folding rear sight with bright sighting triangle on the flat top leaf. A Lyman folding combination peep sight with locking button is mounted on the receiver tang. The receiver is fitted with Winchester double-set triggers. The stock has a checkered steel shotgun buttplate. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The left barrel flat is roll-stamped: -NICKEL STEEL BARREL-/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" between the rear sight and the receiver. The caliber: "25-35 W.C.F." is roll stamped on the left barrel flat in an engraved panel. The Winchester oval "W/P" proofmark is stamped on the top of the receiver. The serial number is stamped across the bottom of the receiver. "76" is stamped on the bottom of the receiver just ahead of the double set triggers. The combination of deluxe factory engraving and most importantly factory gold inlay, signed by John Ulrich, rare gold plated finish, relief carved stock and forearm along with numerous special order features and a rarely encountered dated presentation with Texas history make this rifle one of the finest Model 1894 Winchesters extant.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent. The rifle retains 90% plus of the original blue, casehardened and gold plated finishes. The barrel and magazine have most of the blue finish intact with only traces of wear. Handling marks are limited to several shallow dents on the left barrel flat behind the rear sight. Almost all of the blue finish is present on the engraved bolt and the loading gate. The hammer and lever have virtually all of the vivid case colors intact. The receiver and takedown collar retain 90% of the delicate gold plated finish with some light handling wear on the front portions of the receiver and takedown collar and the edges of the upper receiver. The gold plated finish is thin on the sides of the forearm cap and shows wear on the heel and toe of the buttplate. The flawlessly executed game scene, scroll and border work and presentati
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Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Short Rifle

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 23 of 674)      

Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter

The Winchester Model 1876 became very popular among those on the western frontier who had a desire for more firepower than was available in the Model 1873. Most of the chamberings available for the Model 1876 were capable of making quick work of even the most dangerous game or enemies that might be encountered in the Wild West. This example, a second model manufactured in 1879, is a prime example of that, with its original owner having a desire for both firepower AND portability, having ordered it with a shorter than standard barrel. According to George Madis in "The Winchester Book", only one of every 800 Model 1876 rifles had a shorter than standard barrel. The special order 24 inch barrel is marked on the upper flat with the two-line address/King's patent and correctly lacks caliber markings. The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the serial number is on the lower tang. The left side of the lower tang is marked "4037", which is repeated in the upper stock inlet. It is fitted with a combination Beach front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a tang mounted peep sight. Both the Beach and peep sights are listed as special order features. It is mounted with a nicely figured, rifle length, smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate containing a four-piece cleaning rod. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration including the special order shorter than standard barrel and sights, as well as receipt at the warehouse on 11 August 1879 and shipment the same day.

Class: Antique

Very good, retains traces of the original blue finish in sheltered areas with the balance showing mostly a smooth bright grey patina with some scattered patches of light pitting and some darker patina on the buttplate, all typical of a gun that saw countless miles in the Old West. The nicely figured, select wood is also very good showing the scattered minor dings and scratches of use, but evidence of care taken by the original owner who likely entrusted his life with this rifle. Mechanically excellent. A scarce special order Winchester Model 1876 short rifle that has the look of many stories to tell!

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Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 24 of 674)      

Scarce and Desirable Documented Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1898, this is one of only 652 Model 1886 carbines among the existing records chambered in .38-56 W.C.F. This specific carbine is further rare being that it is one of only 75 recorded as ordered with a shotgun butt. The Model 1886 became extremely popular on the frontier due to its large and powerful caliber options, as well as its improved durability over previous Winchester lever models. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address in front of the rear sight and caliber marking at the breech. The model designation is marked on the upper tang and the lower tang is marked with the patent dates and serial number. It is fitted with a pinned German silver front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a tang mounted Lyman peep sight. It's mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a hard rubber shotgun buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the configuration including the special order buttplate as well as shipment on 26 August 1898.

Class: Antique

Very good, retains 30% of the original blue finish, primarily on the magazine, with the balance having thinned to either a smooth brown or smooth grey patina with some scattered light surface pitting and oxidation, typical of a working gun that spent years on the frontier. The wood is also very good with a couple hairline cracks and old minor chips in the forearm and otherwise some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. A scarce special order Winchester Model 1886 full of Wild West character!

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Texas Shipped Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 25 of 674)      

Documented Antique Austin, Texas Shipped Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

The Colt Single Action Army is one of the most iconic firearms of the American west, and it, alongside the Winchester Model 1873, are often cited as the "guns that won the west". This example certainly has the look of "been there, done that". Manufactured in early 1898 with the standard one-line address on top of the barrel and caliber marking on the left, two-line patent dates and Rampant Colt on the left of the frame, and matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with the assembly number "465" on the loading gate. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as shipment to Walter Tips in Austin, Texas on 13 May 1898. Also included in a brass collection type tag marked "GRT/169".

Class: Antique

Fine, retains 40% of the original nickel finish with some mild flaking throughout showing mostly an untouched original grey-brown patina on the balance with some light pitting, typical of a revolver that spent many years in a holster as a trusted companion on the frontier. The very good grips show even moderate wear and handling marks, consistent with having been pointed many times throughout its service. Mechanically excellent. A Single Action Army with the look of having been a part of "winning the west"!

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