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Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 608)      

Desirable Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Juan Canedo Buenos Aires Retailer Marking

Manufactured in 1894 with the desirable casehardened receiver that was standard until approximately serial number 108000. According to John T. Madl in his summer 2018 article in "The Winchester Collector", only 1,416 Model 1886 carbines were manufactured in .40-82 W.C.F. The top of the barrel on this example is marked with the standard two-line Winchester address, and the caliber marking at the breech. Just below the address on the upper left of the barrel, the retailer marking "Juan Canedo y Cia Rivadavia 611-Buenos Aires" is hand engraved. Juan Canedo took over a large firearms retail business in Argentina from Don Alfredo Gottling, who started the business in 1857. It is reported that Canedo's firm operated into the 1970's and were known to be a major importer of the most advanced firearms models from North America and Europe. The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a pinned blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

Class: Antique

Fine, retains 50% plus of the original blue finish and 40% of the vibrant original case colors with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered patches of light surface pitting. The wood is very good with some minor dings and scratches throughout and a moderate pressure dent on the left of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent. Surviving examples of these South American shipped Winchester lever actions are very difficult to fine!

Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection

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Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 608)      

Scarce Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter

This is a fine example of a special order Winchester Model 1873 rifle that was manufactured in 1890. It is quite unusual for a special order Winchester rifle to only have two special order features. Usually when someone took the time to place a special order rifle they loaded them up with all types of special features. This rifle is documented with a Winchester factory letter that lists the two special order features as a factory set trigger and a X stock, again this is unusual in that when someone ordered a special grade of walnut they usually choose a high grade of deluxe walnut. The factory letter also notes that this rifle has the very desirable/rare casehardened receiver, and that it was in .38 caliber with a 26 inch octagon barrel and was received in the warehouse on July 25, 1890, and shipped the same day in order 14857. The casehardened receiver was actually not considered a special order feature; however, it is rare to find these color casehardened receivers at all because it was much easier to just blue all the components. This Third Model rifle has an integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The barrel has the standard nickel/silver blade sporting front sight with an adjustable buckhorn rear sight and it is also fitted with an original and very rare Model "62-B" folding, tang mounted, target rear sight. Although this tang sight is not mentioned in the factory letter it has been on the rifle for the period of use, as it has the same exact wear pattern as the rear of the receiver and upper tang area. These sights were produced on a very limited basis and were used only on the Model 1873 rifles. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped in two lines ahead of the rear sight with "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860", with the breech end of the barrel stamped with "38 W.C.F." just ahead of the receiver. The bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is stamped "38 CAL" in script. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch and the tang screw. The crescent steel buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The barrel, magazine, forearm cap and receiver are blue. The hammer, loading lever and buttplate have a color casehardened finish. The stock and forearm are varnished black walnut.

Class: Antique

Fine with 40% of the original blue finish overall on the barrel and magazine tube with the color casehardened receiver mostly silvered out with strong pattern remaining. The attractive, highly figured very fine stock and forend both retain 90% of their original varnished finish overall with the stock showing even honest wear on the front edges behind the receiver with both showing hones, wear and chipping of the finish on the underside of the stock and forend. This is a fine and very scarce, documented special order, casehardened Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle.

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Half Magazine

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 608)      

Desirable First Model Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Special Order Half Magazine and Factory Letter

The included factory letter confirms this gun as a rifle with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, and half magazine and lists it as received in the warehouse on June 24, 1878, and as shipped the same day in order 12203. The rifle is a first model, with the dust cover sliding in guide grooves on the top of the frame, and has a German silver blade front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, the two-line address and patent marking ahead of the rear sight, "Model. 1873" in ornate script on the upper tang, the script serial number on the lower tang, a smooth forearm and stock with a crescent buttplate, and an empty compartment in the stock. The elevator has hand marked "F IIIIII F/F F X/XXX" markings. The meaning of these markings is unclear.

Class: Antique

Very good with 20% original blue finish, mottled artificially applied gray and brown patina on the balance, patches of oxidation, general mild marks and scratches, and mild overall wear. The re-oiled wood is also very good and has light scratches and dings and minor chipping at the toe. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 608)      

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

This Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1881. The rifle has an octagon barrel that is fitted with a German Silver, fixed blade front sight with set screw and a Sporting style rear sight. A Lyman folding combination rear sight with "PAT. May 6/84" dated base is mounted on the receiver tang. The rifle has an iron crescent buttplate with sliding brass trap. The barrel, magazine and forearm cap have a blue finish. The loading lever, hammer and buttplate are casehardened and the loading gate and trigger have a niter blue finish. The walnut stock and forearm have a varnished finish. The rifle is complete with a three-piece, jointed steel, cleaning rod with brass tip that was furnished with Model 1866 Rifles. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line address: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29, 1866. OCTOBER 16.1860." ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is located on the lower receiver tang between the loading lever latch and the tang screw.

Class: Antique

Very good. The rifle presents well and is attractive in appearance. The barrel and magazine have a professionally restored smooth plum-blue finish with edge wear of the barrel flats. The hammer, loading lever and buttplate have the original casehardened finish which has aged to a mottled silver gray patina. The brass receiver is in fine condition with some dents visible on the forward portion and an attractive patina overall. The side plate joints are tight. The forearm has been carefully refinished and the stock appears to retain the original oil finish. The stock is fine with minor handling wear. The barrel address and serial numbers are sharp. Mechanically excellent.

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Box of Winchester .44 Flat Rimfire Ammunition

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 608)      

Exceptional Box of Winchester .44 Flat Rimfire Ammunition

Offered here is an extraordinary two piece box of Winchester .44 Flat Rimfire cartridges, with a green picture label featuring a cartridge illustration and orange end labels. This highly desirable ammo was produced for the Henry rifle and the Winchester Model 1866.

Class: Other

Excellent overall, a very clean example showing a vertical tear on a lid long side. This is quite possibly the finest Winchester box of .44 Flat Rimfire ammunition we have ever offered at auction!

Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

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London Retailer Marked Winchester Model 1876 Short Rifle

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 608)      

Charles Lancaster London Retailer Marked Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter

The included factory letter (copy) lists this Winchester Model 1876 short rifle with a 22 inch round barrel, plain trigger, and shotgun buttplate when it was received in the warehouse on December 1, 1884, and shipped on December 9 with 17 other arms to order number 16933. In the data discussed on page 253 of "The Winchester Book ," George Madis notes that only one of each 800 had a shorter than average barrel. The left side plate has a London retailer marking: "CHARLES LANCASTER/151 NEW BOND STREET/LONDON" above the number "7621." Many Model 1876 rifles were shipped to England and then found their way to Africa and India, where they were often employed against big cats. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail German silver blade front sight and an "1876" marked folding ladder rear sight. The barrel and receiver are stamped with London proofs at the breech. The receiver is a third model. The top of the barrel has the two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight and "CAL./45-75" at the breech. The cartridge elevator is marked "45-75." The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." The straight grip stock is fitted with a steel shotgun buttplate.

Class: Antique

Fine. The frame retains 80% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The barrel, magazine tube, and forend cap retain 20% original blue finish with a brown-gray patina on the balance. 40% original niter blue remains on the loading gate. 40% original case colors remain on the lever. The re-oiled wood is also fine with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .22 Long Caliber

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 608)      

Exceptionally Fine Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .22 Long Caliber

Manufactured in 1890, this is a high condition example of a Winchester Model 1873 small bore rifle. Winchester only manufactured approximately 19,552 Model 1873s in .22 short or .22 long between 1884 and 1904. It is a third model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight and "22 LONG" at the breech. The cartridge elevator is marked "22 CAL/LONG." The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. 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. Today the Model 1873 holds a special place for modern collectors, especially those in high condition like this example. The Model 1873 was the first Winchester lever action to be chambered in .22 caliber. Rifles chambered in .22 long are scarcer than those in .22 short. As a "working man's gun" these models are becoming difficult to find in high condition.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and some scattered evidence of being cleaned. 70% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. Slight patterns of original case colors remain on the buttplate. The wood is very fine with minor dings and scratches and retaining most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. A highly attractive small bore Winchester Model 1873 rifle that would be a welcomed addition to any lever action collection.

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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 608)      

Very Fine Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-90 W.C.F. with Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter (copy) states the rifle was received in the warehouse on May 7, 1896 and shipped on October 30, 1897 and confirms the octagon barrel in .45-90 caliber and plain trigger. The rifle has the desirable early casehardened receiver found only on Model 1886 rifles manufactured prior to 1902. It is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester address and caliber designation. The upper tang is stamped "-MODEL 1886-," and the lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking and serial number. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Class: Antique

Very fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 60% plus original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance. The bolt retains 95% original blue finish. 40% original niter blue remains on the loading gate. The frame retains 70% vivid original case colors. 40% original case colors remain on the forend cap, hammer, and lever. Slight patterns of original case colors remain on the buttplate with pitting at the toe. The wood is also very fine with a crack at the stock toe and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 608)      

Excellent Antique Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown Lever Action Rifle

The powerful Winchester Model 1886 remains one of the most iconic lever action rifles. It was the first lever action rifle designed by John Moses Browning. Special order '86s remain especially popular, and examples in high condition like this one are highly sought after. This stunning takedown rifle was manufactured in 1894 and features a combination bead and globe front sight, rear sight dovetail filler block, a Lyman peep sight, full-length magazine tube, the two-line address and patent marking on top of the barrel, "40-65 W.C.F." on top at the breech, the patent marking and serial number on the lower tang, a checkered forearm and beautifully figured pistol grip stock with horn grip inlay and casehardened rifle buttplate.

Class: Antique

Excellent with 90% plus original blue finish, minor loss at the edges, 95% plus original vibrant case colors, light marks and scratches, and generally only minor age and handling related wear. The wood is also excellent and has beautiful figure, crisp checkering, minor dings and scratches, and nearly all of the glossy original finish. Mechanically excellent. This is a very attractive and rare Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown rifle. You don't see them like this often!

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Winchester Repeating Arms Co. "Double W" Cartridge Bullet Board

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 608)      

Highly Desirable Winchester Repeating Arms Co. "Double W" 1897 Pattern Cartridge Bullet Board

This is a very desirable 1897 pattern Winchester bullet board showing the iconic "Double W" pattern of cartridges. A gold painted border is mounted around the green board which measures approximately 31 1/4 x 49 inches and a wood frame outside that. The board displays a dark green background, red and white lettering and vignettes of a duck, bear hunting scene, and a moose bust (see photograph). The display consists of various cartridges and shotgun shells and nine containers of primers, each described below in white lettering. Except for the "32 Protector" round, all of the cartridges appear to be present and attached. The back of the board has the paper label stamped with the compliments of the factory, hanging instructions, and the number "1590". Including the original frame it measures approximately 39 1/2 x 57 1/4 inches.

Class: Other

Very fine, the background board showing vibrant color with very minimal fading, some scattered faint staining, and some light handling/storage wear. The frame is also very fine, retaining most of the gold finish on the interior trim, and the outer wood showing an attractively aged appearance with some scattered minor handling/storage marks. These Winchester cartridge boards are incredibly collectible and make a very fine addition to any Winchester collection, gun room or office!

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Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 608)      

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

This is an outstanding example of a very desirable Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 rifle. The factory letter confirms this rifle was received in the warehouse on November 8, 1887, and shipped as part of order number 24036 the next day in rifle configuration with a .38 caliber "1/2 Octagon" barrel, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, and desirable casehardened receiver. This Third Model rifle has integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The barrel, magazine, dust cover, bolt, and loading gate are blue, and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever, and trigger are color casehardened. The stock and forearm have a high polish piano finish. Special order features on this rifle include the 24 inch part-round/part-octagon barrel, single set trigger, tang mounted adjustable peep sight, and fancy grain walnut forearm and pistol grip stock. The stock and forearm have Winchester "Style H" checkering. The pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The barrel has a Lyman folding combination front sight with colored bead and buckhorn, sporting style, rear sight with serrated edges. The crescent steel buttplate has a sliding brass trap. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./-KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber "38 W.C.F." is stamped on the top barrel flat just in front of the receiver. "38 CAL" is stamped in script letters on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped in digits across the lower tang behind the lever latch.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine. The rifle retains 90% of the original blue and 85% plus vivid color casehardened finish. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer and lever have vivid case colors. The case colors on the bottom of the lever have faded slightly and show some minor handling wear. The barrel and magazine retain 95% of the original blue finish. There are several small spots of pitting on the barrel and magazine between the barrel band and the muzzle and traces of pitting on the barrel band. The balance of the barrel and magazine remain in excellent condition with sharp edges and crisp markings. The combination front sight has an 1891 patent date and is a period addition to the rifle. The dust cover and loading gate retain 95% plus of the fire blue finish. A significant amount of blue finish is present on the bolt. The highly figured, fancy grain walnut stock and forearm are in excellent condition. Nearly all of the high polish piano finish remains, and the checkering is sharp. Wear on the stock and forearm is limited to a few scattered and relatively minor handling marks. This is an exceptional example of a Special Order, Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 rifle that would be a stand-out piece in the finest collection of Winchester lever action rifles.

Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

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Winchester Model 1886 .45-90 WCF Rifle

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 608)      

Exceptional Documented Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-90 W.C.F. with Factory Letter

The John Moses Browning designed Winchester Model 1886 is one of the most popular Winchester lever actions. Browning's design, refined by Winchester's team, was capable of firing more powerful cartridges than any Winchester repeater before, making it an excellent big game rifle, but production was still very limited compared to Winchester's smaller rifles like the Model 1892 and 1894. Only 160,000 were manufactured between 1886 and the end of production in 1935, compared to 1,000,000 Model 1894s already manufactured by 1927, and 1,004,675 Model 1892s were manufactured before production was halted in 1941. The earlier 1886s, especially high condition rifles with stunning original case colors like this one, are highly sought after and valuable firearms. This beautiful Winchester Model 1886 comes with a factory letter (copy) stating it was received in the warehouse on November 18, 1892, shipped on May 2, 1893, and confirms the round barrel in .45-90 caliber and plain trigger. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight, and is marked with the two-line Winchester address and the caliber designation. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-." The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking and serial number. It has the desirable early casehardened receiver found only on Model 1886 rifles manufactured prior to 1902. Mounted with a plain walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 90% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The bolt retains 95% original blue finish. 90% original niter blue remains on the loading gate. The frame retains 75% vivid original case colors. The hammer, lever, and forend cap retain 70% original case colors. The wood is excellent with some minor dings and scratches and much of the finish remaining. Mechanically excellent. A very attractive Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle in desirable .45-90 WCF.

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Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Extra Lightweight Rifle

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 608)      

Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Extra Lightweight Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured prior to 1898, shipped subsequently in 1901, this is a very desirable documented special order Winchester Model 1894 rifle. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .30 caliber, with a round barrel, plain trigger, half magazine, oil finished checkered pistol grip stock, and in extra light configuration when received at the warehouse on 28 September,1901, and shipped on 30 September, 1901. It has the standard two-line address on top of the barrel and the caliber marking at the breech, with the two-line nickel steel marking offset to the left by the rear sight. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model, patent, and trademark information, and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. The left side of the lower tang is marked "12802 XXX R", with "12802" repeated in the stock inlet. It is fitted with a ramped Lyman beaded blade front sight (bead absent), elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight, and a tang mounted peep sight. There are two extra drilled/tapped holes with filler screws in place on the left of the receiver, likely for sight mounting. It is mounted with an H-pattern checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber grip cap and shotgun buttplate (lower buttplate screw fits loosely).

Class: Antique

Very fine, retains 80% of the original blue finish and 60% plus of the vibrant original case colors on the lever and hammer with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina. 40% of the original niter blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is fine with a minor hairline horizontal crack visible in the right side of the forearm in the checkering, some scattered minor dings, and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Henry R. Poore "Bear Dogs" Print

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 608)      

Desirable Framed Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Henry R. Poore "Bear Dogs" Advertising Print

This Winchester print was used in a variety of Winchester advertisements and depicts a barn setting with white "bear dogs" in the foreground and two large brown dogs that may be bloodhounds in the background. These dogs were reportedly part of the Winchester family hunting pack. The lower left corner is signed by the artist "H. R. Poore/Philadelphia". It is mounted in an ornately molded frame with floral/rose motifs throughout. It measures 33 3/4 x 41 1/2 inches including the period, elaborately carved frame.

Class: Other

Very fine, the image showing minimal wear or fading overall and crisp imagery. The frame is fine with some scattered minor flaking/wear, most noticeably near the edges and corners. A desirable display piece for a gun room full of collectible Winchesters!

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New Haven Arms Company Henry Second Model Rifle

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 608)      

Exceptional New Haven Arms Company Henry Second Model Lever Action Rifle Formerly of the Legendary Mac McCroskie Collection

This late production Henry rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in 1866. The rifle has the features typically found on late production Henry rifles which include: (1) square back, nickel-silver, front sight blade, (2) folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch and elevator bar stop screw, (3) large diameter magazine follower, (4) beveled follower cut in the receiver, (5) second style receiver without the alternative rear sight dove-tail, (6) brass buttplate with sharply pointed heel, and (7) larger, second style, New Haven Arms barrel legend with all serif letters. The rifle has a sling swivel on the left side of the stock and screw-mounted loop for a sling hook on the left side of the barrel. The sling swivel and loop were standard features on later production Henry rifles. The buttplate has a hinged brass trap door and the butt trap contains the four piece, jointed, steel cleaning rod with steel eyelet and brass tip furnished with Henry rifles after serial number 4000. The rifle has the distinctive brass "gun-metal" receiver and buttplate with blued barrel and integral 15-shot magazine. The bolt and screws are blued. The rear sight, hammer, trigger and sling swivel are color casehardened. The stock is oil-finished, straight grain, American walnut. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS. CO." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The second line of the legend appears to have been factory rolled twice (legitimate error) and very faint outlines of the marking are visible below it. The roll marking legend error was performed by New Haven Arms and is interesting to say the least! The serial number is stamped: (1) on the top barrel behind the rear sight, (2) on the left side of the lower receiver rail underneath the stock, (3) in the upper stock inlet, and (4) on the inside of the buttplate below the lower screw hole. All of the visible serial numbers match. The buttplate and tang screws are the later cap head style and are correctly not serial numbered. Oliver Winchester's "W" inspection mark is stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the lever latch. The Henry lever action rifle was the most advanced firearm manufactured during the Civil War. Most of the Civil War production Henry rifles were privately purchased by individual Federal soldiers who appreciated the firepower of the 15-shot lever action magazine rifle. Following the Civil War, Henry rifles were popular on the frontier.

Class: Antique

Excellent. The rifle shows only very limited storage wear. The barrel/magazine retain 95% of the original blue finish; wear is limited to some finish loss on the edges of the barrel and several small spots of surface pitting on the left flat ahead of the rear sight. The New Haven Arms legend and serial number are sharp and crisp. The brass buttplate and receiver are in excellent condition and have a very attractive mellow patina. The receiver side plate joints are perfect and the side plates have not been removed from the receiver. Wear on the receiver and buttplate is limited to a few very insignificant storage marks. The bolt retains 80% of the original blued niter finish. Most of the case colors are present on the hammer and trigger still vibrant in traces. The lever shows case colors that have aged to a silver patina with a few spots of age discoloration. The stock remains in excellent condition and retains nearly all of the original oil finish. The stock shows very little handling and still shows the raised grain and proper pronounced "Henry bump". Wear is limited to a few scattered and very minor storage marks. This is a stunning example of a near mint Henry lever action rifle that shows only storage wear. Henry rifles almost universally show the effects of hard service. Near mint Henry rifles like this example are extremely rare let alone with such an ownership pedigree.

Provenance: The Mac McCroskie Collection; The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

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Antique Winchester Model 1886 Rifle in .45-90 W.C.F.

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 608)      

Early Production Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-90 W.C.F.

Manufactured in 1887, the second year of production, with the desirable early casehardened receiver found only on Model 1886 rifles manufactured prior to 1902. As the spiritual successor to the Model 1876, these rifles were highly prized in the American west for their stunning firepower and rugged dependability. Standard two-line address and "45-90 W.C.F." on the top barrel flat, model designation on the upper tang, and two-line patent marking and serial number on the lower tang. Fitted with Lyman beaded blade front, elevation adjustable notch rear, and tang mounted peep sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Class: Antique

Very good, retains 25% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a mix of plum brown and smooth grey patinas, and a few scattered patches of light pitting, all telltale signs of a western working gun. The wood is also very good with a few short hairline cracks and some scattered minor handling marks, the scars of what may have been many years on the frontier. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine in .25-20 W.C.F.

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 608)      

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in .25-20 W.C.F.

The Model 1892 was a prized arm on the western frontier due to its firepower in a small package, and that popularity continued well into the early 20th century in a west that was far from tamed. This example was manufactured in 1919 with standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Fitted with square base pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, and a staple and saddle ring on the left of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Fine, retains 40% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, having the look of a gun that protected many a cattle herd from varmints. The wood is very good with a short minor crack in the forearm, and numerous scattered minor handling marks, typical of use. Mechanically excellent.

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Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 608)      

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

The Model 1873 became one of a handful of firearms that became synonymous with the American west due to their widespread use on the frontier and their ruggedness. This example was manufactured in 1883 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail on top of the receiver and dust cover with gripping serrations at the rear. The standard two-line address/King's patent marking is on the top barrel flat along with the caliber marking. The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the lower tang has the serial number. It is fitted with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as receipt at the warehouse on 28 March 1883, and shipment on 1 June 1883.

Class: Antique

Very good, showing the look of a rifle that spent a large part of its life on the frontier, retaining 25% of the original blue finish with the balance mostly a mottled grey brown patina with a few scattered patches of dark oxidation. The wood is fine having the appearances of being well-cared for during its working life with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

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Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 608)      

Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Attractive Checkered Grips

The Colt Model 1877 revolvers were Colt's first double action revolvers and were designed by William Mason who also helped design the Single Action Army. Like the latter, these revolvers were popular with gun slingers in the Old West, and remained popular into the early 20th century. Manufactured in 1909, the top of the barrel has the standard two-line address and the left is marked with "COLT D.A. 38". The three-line patent dates marking is on the left of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is visible on the frame and trigger guard, and the assembly number "801" is inside the loading gate. The period replaced back strap is numbered "165768". It has standard features and is fitted with a pair of checkered grips.

Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Fine, showing the look of a western working gun, retains 40% of the original blue finish and 60% of the original case colors with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered small patches of light pitting. The slightly shrunken grips are also fine, having the flair of a western gun slinger, showing an attractively aged tone, a few minor chips at the edges, a few hairline age cracks, and well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.

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Special Order Casehardened Deluxe Winchester Model 1876 Rifle

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 608)      

Exceptional Special Order Casehardened Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

The Winchester "Centennial" Model 1876 is one of the rarest classic Winchesters. Only 63,871 were made c. 1876-1898. The model was fairly quickly supplanted by the Model 1886, but the Model 1876 has that classic early Winchester appeal with its side plates, dust cover, toggle link action, and combination of blued and casehardened metal and oil finished American walnut wood. The included factory letter confirms this rifle in .40-60 caliber with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, and casehardened finish. It also lists the rifle as being received in the warehouse on September 4, 1886, and then shipped on September 11, 1886, in order 10113. The rifle features a Beach combination blade and globe front sight, notch and folding ladder rear sight, the standard two-line address and patent marking ahead of the rear sight, "CAL. 40-60" on top at the breech, a long range tang peep sight, plain trigger, deluxe checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with contrasting grip inlay, and crescent rifle buttplate with assembly number "2640". The stock compartment is empty. The forend cap, frame, hammer, lever, and buttplate are casehardened. The barrel, magazine tube, and dust cover are blued. The loading gate is niter blued.

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine with 90% original blue finish, 85% plus original case colors, minor wear, small patches of minor oxidation, and light handling and storage marks. 75% of the original niter blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is very fine and has crisp checkering, attractive figure, scattered small dings and scratches, and most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. This is a very attractive Winchester Model 1876 "Centennial Rifle" with a nice variety of special order features, attractive case colors, and deluxe wood.

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Burgess "Folding Gun" Slide Action Shotgun

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 608)      

Exceptional and Rare Burgess Gun Company "Folding Gun" Slide Action Shotgun with Waist Holster

This is an exceptional example of a rare Burgess "Folding Gun" slide action shotgun manufactured by the Burgess Gun Co. of Buffalo, New York, circa 1892 to 1899. It is unknown what the total number manufactured was, but it is estimated to be only a few thousand were made. This shotgun has the unique design invented by American inventor Andrew Burgess who established himself in business in 1892 to manufacture this unusual repeating shotgun which has an iron sleeve over the stock wrist that activates the bolt and breech mechanism when slid backwards. Burgess was also noted for his lever action rifles made by Colt and Whitney. This particular "Folding Gun" has a 19 1/2 inch barrel and is hinged on the underside of the receiver with a lift lever on top which releases the barrel so that it can be folded in half. A unique contemporary "quick draw" waist holster accompanies the shotgun. The shotgun was advertised as being especially adapted for police service, express messengers, U.S. Marshals, prison and bank guards. Most notably, a similar example was recovered at the scene of Lawman Pat Garrett's murder, reportedly Garrett's sidearm at the time. The underside of the receiver is marked with the three-line patent and reissue dates. The top is marked "BURGESS GUN COMPANY" flanked by light scroll on the right side and "- BUFFALO, N.Y. U.S.A.-" on the left side, and the matching serial number is stamped on the front left edge of the receiver, on the underside of the receiver, and on two in two places on the rear of the barrel assembly. Blade front sight and there is a dished out area in the top of the barrel release lever that serves as the rear sight. All blue finish and mounted with a multi-point checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered hard rubber Burgess Gun Co. Dog's head logo buttplate. The choke gauges at modified and the length of pull is 13 5/8 inches.

Class: Antique

Extremely fine. The shotgun retains 85% plus bright original high polish blue finish showing some edge wear and some areas thinned to a smooth plum patina. The wood is very fine retaining almost all of the original varnish and showing some scattered minor dings and scuffs. The checkering remains crisp. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with minimal wear. This is an exceptional example of a rare Burgess slide action "Folding Gun" shotgun used by many Old Western Lawmen.

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Deluxe Documented Acevedo Engraved Winchester 1873 SRC

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 608)      

Deluxe Documented Acevedo Engraved Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

This Winchester Third Model 1873 Carbine was manufactured in 1882, and subsequently Master engraved. The carbine is accompanied by a letter from Master Engraver Horacio Q. Acevedo that states he engraved this carbine in 1960-1961. Horacio Acevedo was a native of Mexico who began work as an engraver at age 13. He came to the United States in 1959, and worked as a custom gunsmith and engraver until his death in 2010. He specialized in the intricate engraving of antique Winchester and Colt firearms. The carbine has a deluxe finish with high polish blue on the barrel, magazine, barrel bands, receiver, and buttplate. The hammer and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are highly figured fancy grain walnut with a satin finish. The top of the barrel at the breech, the receiver, upper tang, and heel of the buttplate are decorated with deeply cut 19th century style scrollwork on a punch-dot background. The left sideplate is engraved with a highly detailed scene that depicts a mule-drawn Army supply train with cavalry escort. The right sideplate is engraved with a mounted civilian scout and cavalry patrol skirmishing with Native American warriors on a desert hillside. Both scenes are in the style of classic Fredrick Remington works. The carbine has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. A staple-mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The barrel has a block front sight mounted behind the barrel band and early non-adjustable leaf rear sight. The carbine style buttplate has a sliding brass trap door. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S- IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. "44 CAL." is engraved in script on the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The upper tang is roll-stamped "-MODEL. 1873.-" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number is roll-stamped in script behind the lever latch.

Class: Antique

Near new as master engraved and refinished by Horacio Acevedo. This flawlessly finished and beautifully engraved carbine compares with the best 19th Century engraved Winchester rifles. The carbine shows minimal handling and storage marks and retains 99% of the high polish blue and color casehardened finish. The only wear is a small spot of storage rust on the heel of the buttplate. The engraving is deep and crisp. The markings on the barrel and receiver are sharp. The fancy grain walnut stock and forearm retain all of the hand-rubbed satin finish. Mechanically excellent. This is a stunning example of a deluxe and rarely encountered Horacio Acevedo engraved Winchester Model 1873 Carbine.

Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

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Winchester Third Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 608)      

Extraordinary Winchester Third Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine with Factory Letter

This exceptional Winchester Model 1866 carbine was manufactured in 1877. The included factory letter lists it as Type: carbine, Received in warehouse on September 25, 1877, and shipped from warehouse on October 11, 1877, on order number 9704. The carbine has the distinctive brass receiver and buttplate with blued barrel, magazine, barrel bands, and loading gate. The hammer and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are oil-finished straight grain American walnut. The carbine has the Third Model, moderately curved receiver shape, and serial number located on the lower tang behind the lever latch. The front sight blade is an integral part of the upper barrel band. The barrel has a dovetail mounted two-leaf fixed rear sight with "1, 3," and "5" markings. The magazine has the earlier style threaded cap. The left side of the receiver has a staple-mounted saddle ring. The upper tang is not drilled and tapped for a rear sight. The buttplate has a sliding brass trap door and the butt trap contains a three-piece, jointed steel cleaning rod with brass tip. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. A small Winchester "S" inspection mark is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the loading latch and the tang screw. A cartouche that consists of the script letters "AOS" in a banner is stamped on the underside of the stock behind the lower tang. A round monogram with the intertwined letters "AOS" is stamped on the left side of the stock near the butt-plate. The cartouche is pictured on page 65 of "THE WINCHESTER BOOK" by George Madis who states that nearly 12,000 Model 1866 carbines in the 135,000-148,000 serial number range were sold to Argentina in 1877. Madis states that the Argentine Model 1866 carbines were stamped with the AOS marking.

Class: Antique

Excellent. The carbine is all original and retains 95% plus of the original blue finish. Nearly all of the blue finish is present on the barrel and magazine. The sides of the barrel bands have some storage wear and retain 80% of the blue finish. The loading gate has 90% of the original niter blue finish. At least 95% of the muted case-colors are present on the hammer and loading lever. The brass receiver and buttplate are in exceptional condition with untouched, unpolished patina. The receiver shows almost no handling wear and the side-plate joints are in perfect condition. The buttplate has a few, very minor, handling marks. The stock and forearm are in excellent condition. Nearly all of the original oil finish remains. Wear is limited to a few scattered and very minor storage marks. The serial number, Winchester markings on the barrel and Argentine cartouches on the stock are all crisp. As-issued condition, Model 1866 carbines are almost non-existent. This is one of the very best Winchester Model 1866 carbines extant. It would be extremely difficult to find a better example of a Model 1866 carbine than this exceptional example!

Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

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Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .44 W.C.F.

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 608)      

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .44 W.C.F.

The Winchester Model 1873 rifles are known as one of the "guns that won the West", and these rifles in .44 W.C.F. were very popularly paired with a Colt Frontier Six Shooter in the same caliber, so that only one type of ammunition needed to be sourced and carried on the frontier. Manufactured in 1884 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. Two-line address/King's patent marking and "44 W.C.F." on the top barrel flat, model designation on the upper tang, serial number on the lower tang, and "44 CAL." on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. Fitted with Lyman beaded blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and a straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Class: Antique

Very good, retains 30% of the original blue finish, traces of the original case colors, and 30% of the original niter blue on the loading gate with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth brown patina and a few scattered patches of light surface pitting. The wood is also very good with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent. Overall, a rifle that has the look of a cared for frontier companion!

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Winchester Model 1892 Trapper's Carbine with 16 Inch Barrel

Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 608)      

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine with Highly Desirable 16 Inch Barrel

These shorter than standard, utilitarian carbines often saw hard use by those who carried them, such as the trappers from whom they got their name, or western ranchers in need of compact firepower. Many of these guns spent their life exposed to the elements along with their owners, and used as a tool with little thought of being viewed favorably in a future collectors market. Thus, these carbines are, more often than not, seen with very little finish remaining and wearing all of the scars of their working life. This example was manufactured circa 1921-1928 and features a 16 inch barrel, which is extremely desirable due to not requiring an exemption letter from the ATF for the barrel length. The carbine also has standard markings including the Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, saddle ring and staple mounted on the left side of the receiver, and carbine stock.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very good as showing great working gun character with the metal surfaces exhibiting mixed patina, 30% plus original blue finish remaining on the barrel and magazine tube and wood with numerous dings and scratches along with a chip at the upper tang associated with age and use. Mechanically excellent. This highly desirable Winchester Model 92 Trappers Carbine with 16 inch barrel has all of the appearance of spending years on the open range in the hands of an experienced rancher.

Provenance: The Brandhorst Collection

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