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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Rifle with Peterson Scope

Lot # 3000 (Sale Order: 1 of 655)      

Exceptional Special Order Cased Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with A.W. Peterson of Denver Telescopic Sight and Factory Letter

Offered here is an exceptional original Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action rifle with several special order features and a highly desirable telescopic sight built by expert gun smith Axel W. Peterson (1868-1946) of Denver, Colorado. The accompanying factory letter confirms the half octagon barrel in .30 caliber, plain trigger, half magazine and shotgun butt as well as confirming the rifle was received in the warehouse on June 4, 1901 and shipped the next day. The half magazine, half octagon barrel and shotgun butt are all desirable special order features found on this Model 1894. The elevation adjustable telescopic sight by Axel Peterson measures 18 ¾ inches long, is marked "MADE BY/A.W. PETERSON/DENVER, COLO" and has cork lens covers. The rifle is also fitted with a combination Beach front sight, three-leaf rear sight, and folding tang peep sight. The hammer and lever are casehardened, the loading gate is nitre blue, and the remaining surfaces are blued. The plain forearm and straight grip stock are nicely figured walnut. The stock is fitted with a smooth shotgun type steel buttplate. Includes a period canvas bound full length case. The interior of the case features a compartment crafted from a cigar box containing extra cork lens covers and lengths of cord likely used as part of a bore cleaner kit.Axel W. Peterson opened his now legendary gun shop in 1886 in Denver, Colorado, nearly 10 years after emigrating to the U.S. from his native country of Sweden. Peterson was a highly talented gunsmith who built custom rifles and nearly everything else from the tools of this trade such as milling machines, screwdrivers and pliers, to gun accessories such as telescopic sights like the one on this rifle. His reputation as a great barrel maker started in 1904 when he partnered with George Schoyen. Their partnership lasted from 1904 until Schoyen's death in 1916. While many of the barrels carried the Schoyen name, most of the barrels were made by Peterson. By his own account he made between 600 to 700 barrels throughout his career. Around the time of World War I, Peterson spent a year with the Brownings in Utah to assist in the development of their 1917 machine gun. He is credited as the inventor of the bottom ejection principal in pump action guns. Before Remington released its version of a bottom ejecting shotgun, they asked Peterson for his permission. Peterson allowed Remington use of his design and never accepted a cent. Outside the shop he was a top competitive rifleman who set records with ease. At the annual tournament of the Colorado Rifle Association in late 1905 it was reported that Peterson's "scores were the highest ever made in the west and probable highest in the United States." He went on hunting trips with fellow Denver gunsmiths Carlos Gove and J.P. Lower, mountain man Charlie Stobie, famed Wild West showman Buffalo Bill and President Theodore Roosevelt. On his final hunt at the age of 83 he had no difficulty getting a deer. Peterson died in 1946, found dead at his shop by his son and the heir to the family business, Roy. For four years Roy ran the shop and then sold it to Leighton Baker, a gunsmith instructor employed by Roy. In 1953, Baker closed the shop in Denver and moved it to Mount Dora, Florida, in the 1950s. Baker also had a successful career in politics, as he was the first Republican in central Florida to be elected to the state House in nearly a century. Baker continued to run the business until 1980 when he sold it to his three sons. The A.W. Peterson Gun Shop remains open to this day. “Peterson’s is a place where hunters story swap, where gun buffs come to talk shop and where history lovers come to hear tales of yesteryear,” wrote one observer. Includes consignor research related to the life of Axel Peterson and his shop.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with some flaking turned to brown on the receiver and high edge wear on the buttplate. 90% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. 95% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The A.W. Peterson telescopic sight has 85% of an attractive brown finish and has hazy optics. The wood is excellent with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with some staining to the exterior and typical high spot wear on the lining. This Winchester Model 1894 Rifle with A.W. Peterson telescopic sight will make a fine addition to any Winchester or sporting collection. Do not miss your chance to acquire a great piece of Colorado sporting history from a bygone era.

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Volcanic Repeating Arms Company No.2 Navy Lever Action Pistol

Lot # 3001 (Sale Order: 2 of 655)      

Fine Volcanic Repeating Arms Company No.2 Navy Lever Action Pistol

This No. 2 Navy Lever Action Pistol was manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company c. 1856. This pistol features the distinctive octagon barrel with integral 10-shot magazine, brass receiver and cocking lever with finger hole. The eight-inch, Type I, barrel has a nickel-silver, cone-shaped front sight and small, iron, clam-shell shaped follower. 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 receiver has a notched, dove-tail mounted, rear sight, hammer with knurled spur and two-piece walnut grips. The serial number is stamped on the right side of the loading lever, left side of the butt beneath the grips and on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. The barrel and lever are blued, the receiver has the natural brass finish, the hammer, and trigger are color casehardened and the cartridge elevator, bolt and rear sight are fire blue. The grips have a varnished piano finish. The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company operated from 1855-1857 and manufactured approximately 1000 No. 2 Navy pistols with eight-inch barrels.

Class: Antique

Fine. This pistol retains 60% of the original blue finish. The pistol shows minimal handling wear. The blue finish on the barrel has aged to an attractive plum patina with light edge wear. The barrel legend is crisp. The brass receiver is in very fine condition with only very slight handling marks with perfect side-plate joints. The brass has an attractive, un-touched, patina. The hammer, trigger and lever have 40% of the muted case colors. Traces of fire blue are present on protected areas of the rear sight, bolt and cartridge elevator. The grips are also fine with much of the piano finish and numerous scattered handling marks. This is a fine example of a historically important Volcanic Repeating Arms Company No. 2 Navy Lever Action Pistol.

Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

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30 Bullet Holder for Volcanic or New Haven Arms Pistols

Lot # 3002 (Sale Order: 3 of 655)      

30 Bullet Holder for Volcanic or New Haven Arms Pistols

Offered here is possibly a one-of-a-kind "30 Bullet Holder" for either a Volcanic Repeating Pistol of a New Haven Arms Repeating Pistol. The design appears to allow for rapid loading of .31 Volcanic cartridges via a sliding door that, when opened, would drop the cartridges down the pistol's magazine tube. It is constructed of six pewter tubes soldered together with one end closed off and the other acting as the aforementioned door. This may be the product of an ingenuitive period craftsman looking for a way to speed the reloading process of his own pistol.

Class: Other

Very good. Some oxidation present, mostly at the solder joints. The overall construction is strong with some areas of the joints less filled than others. The door is jammed shut and appears to have been repaired long ago. This would make a great addition to any Volcanic or New Haven Arms pistol collection!

Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

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New Haven Arms Co. Iron Frame Walch 10-Shot Superposed Revolver

Lot # 3003 (Sale Order: 4 of 655)      

Scarce New Haven Arms Co. Iron Frame Walch 10-Shot Superposed Load Percussion Pocket Revolver

These 10-shot pocket revolvers and the larger Navy Model 12-shot revolvers were manufactured around the early 1860s. The Pocket Model was manufactured by New Haven Arms Company for John Walch's Walch Fire-Arms Co. of New York City alongside the famous Henry rifles. Only around 1,000 of the 3,000 Walch pocket revolvers were manufactured with iron frames, typically found within the 1500-3000 range. The barrel has a brass post front sight and "WALCH. FIRE-ARMS. CO. NEW-YORK/PAT'D FEB.8.1859" (partial) marked on top. Serial number "2892" marked on the left side of the grip frame and underside of the right grips.

Class: Antique

Good with smooth gray/brown patina overall, some scattered very light pitting, and defined edges in the metal. Grips are very good with scattered scratches, crazing at the bottom edges, and a few small chips. Mechanically fine.

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New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 3004 (Sale Order: 5 of 655)      

Late Production New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle

This Henry lever action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in June 1865. The serial number of this rifle, 9495, falls within the two highest recorded serial numbers of the 127 Henry rifles (serial no. 9483 and serial no. 9701) ordered by the Ordnance Department in May 1865 to arm the 3rd United States Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This rifle has the distinctive Henry brass receiver and crescent buttplate with octagon barrel and integral 15-shot magazine. The late production features on this rifle include: (1) larger, second style, New Haven Arms legend on the top barrel flat, (2) final style folding leaf rear sight with elevation bar stop screw at the top of the leaf and elevation bar with rounded ends, (3) factory sling swivel on the left side of the stock and screw-fastened loop for a sling hook on the left side of the barrel, (4) second style brass buttplate with pointed heel and (5) un-numbered, round head, buttplate and tang screws. The barrel/magazine was originally blued and the hammer, trigger and lever were color casehardened. The receiver and buttplate have a natural brass finish. The straight grain walnut stock is oil-finished. The serial number is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. The serial number is also stamped: (1) on the left side of the lower receiver tang, (2) in the stock upper tang inlet and (3) on the inside of the buttplate below the lower screw hole. The tang and buttplate screws, correctly, are not serial numbered. All of the visible serial numbers match. The "H" factory inspection mark used by B. Tyler Henry is stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the lever latch. The initials "WAP" are deeply scratched on the left receiver sideplate. The 15-shot Henry lever action rifle was the most advanced firearm used in the Civil War. The innovative design and commercial success of the Henry rifle led to the establishment of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., in 1866, and the subsequent development of the Winchester Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 rifles and carbines which were refinements of the basic Henry design. In the years immediately following the Civil War, Henry rifles were extremely popular in the frontier west.

Class: Antique

Good. This rifle shows handling wear expected of a working rifle with frontier use. The barrel/magazine have a mottled, silver-gray patina with scattered age spotting. The barrel edges are sharp and the surfaces of the barrel/magazine are free from pitting. The New Haven Arms Co., legend and serial number on the top barrel flat on the top barrel flat are clear. The folding leaf rear sight is complete. The brass receiver and crescent buttplate have a dark, varnished over patina with browning on the bottom of the receiver and tang. The sides of the receiver has scattered light handling marks and scratches consistent with normal use. The side-plate joints are tight. The left side plate has a one-inch oval where the patina has been removed. The trigger and lever have a smooth, dark brown patina. The case colors on the hammer have faded to a mottled gray brown. The stock remains in good condition with numerous scattered, minor dents and scratches and a one-inch, hairline, stress crack on the left side of the stock comb. The sling swivel on the left side of the stock is missing. This is a good-looking example of a post-Civil War production Henry lever action rifle.

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Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 3005 (Sale Order: 6 of 655)      

Highly Desirable, Exceptional Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory letter

This stellar Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 was manufactured in 1883. As a deluxe model, this Model 1873 is a highly sought after Winchester collectible that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in such high condition. The condition alone makes it a standout piece worthy of the finest collection. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line New Haven address/King's improvement patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight. The rifle correctly lacks caliber markings. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873." The serial number is in script font under the lever latch. The rifle is fitted with a combination Beach front sight, a folding ladder rear sight marked "1873", and a no. 62 tang peep sight. The receiver has the highly desirable casehardened finish and is a third model with an integral dust cover guide rail and a dust cover featuring serrated finger grip at the rear. The hammer, forend cap and lever are also casehardened. The loading gate has a nitre blue finish. The remaining metal surfaces are blue. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe XX walnut. The pistol grip has an ebony insert. The buttstock is fitted with a blued steel shotgun buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "XX 1042 S." The assembly number "1042" is repeated on the stock inlet and buttplate. The accompanying factory letter confirms the octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt and casehardened receiver as well as the rifle being received in the warehouse on August 23, 1883 and shipped the next day.

Class: Antique

Excellent. The barrel and magazine retain 90% plus bright original polish blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The buttplate is mostly a brown-gray patina mixed with some original blue finish. 90% original blue remains on the dust cover. 80% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The receiver retains 90% vivid original case colors. The hammer, lever and forend cap retain 90% plus vivid original case colors. The wood is also excellent with a slight chip visible on the right side of the forearm at the receiver, some minor handling marks, crisp checkering and most of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. A highly sought after, high condition Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 rifle deserving of the finest collection.

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Special Order Nickel Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Lot # 3006 (Sale Order: 7 of 655)      

Exceptionally Fine, Highly Desirable, Documented Special Order Factory Nickel Plated, Fancy Stocked Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Known simply as “The Gun that Won the West,” the Winchester Model 1873 Rifle stands as an icon of American firepower on the open frontier that still resonates with modern collectors. High condition examples are always in demand, especially those with special order features such as this example. Offered here is an exceptionally fine, documented factory full nickel plated, select walnut stocked Winchester Model 1873 Rifle. The accompanying factory letter confirms the octagon barrel, plain trigger, “fancy stock”, and nickel plating. The letter also confirms that the rifle was received in the warehouse on November 19, 1884 and shipped the same day. The full nickel plating and “fancy stock” are special order features. Each of these features standalone as rare in all Winchester models. Encountered together on the same rifle and these special order features make for a true rarity in Winchester collecting. Winchester expert and author George Madis pointed out, “[T]he count of total production shows that only 1 of each 600 models 73 had special wood” and “one of each 600 guns had plating; either full or part coverage.” Extra cost was one factor that lead to limited qualities of Model 1873 with special order features. As listed in the Winchester 1875 catalog, optional finishes outside the standard highly polished bright blue such as gold, nickel or silver set the customer back an additional $5 to $100 and “fancy walnut stock” cost at least $5 extra. These features were generally considered too costly and unnecessary for the average customer looking for a reliable "working man's gun." The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a tang peep sight. The receiver is a third model with integral dust cover guide rail and dust cover with serrated finger grip rear edges. The top barrel flat has the two-line New Haven address/King’s Improvement patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and “44 CAL” at the breech. The caliber designation is repeated on the cartridge elevator: “44 CAL.” The lower tang carries the serial number. As confirmed by the factory letter, the rifle features rarely encountered full factory nickel plating and un-checkered “fancy stock.” The left side of the lower tang is stamped “5533 X C.” The stock inlet is unmarked. The buttplate appears to have the assembly number “144.” The highly attractive “X” walnut buttstock is fitted with a trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod absent).

Class: Antique

Exceptionally fine. The barrel, magazine tube and forend cap retain 80% plus original nickel plating. The receiver, dust cover, loading gate, hammer and lever retain 95% original nickel plating. The buttplate retains 40% original nickel plating. The forearm is fine with a glue repair visible on the right side. The buttstock is very fine with some minor dings and scratches and most of the original finish remaining. Mechanically excellent. A highly attractive special order factory full nickel plated, fancy stocked Model 1873 Rifle for the Winchester collector looking for a prized rarity.

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Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Flat Side Carbine

Lot # 3007 (Sale Order: 8 of 655)      

First Year Production, Finely Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Flat Side Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1866, the first year of production. This very scarce Winchester Model 1866 flat side carbine features highly desirable early features: the Henry and King patent dates barrel marking ("HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KING'S PATENT-MARCH 29. 1866," faint), flat loading port cover and "Henry Drop" receiver. The upper tang has the single screw, a feature associated with later production models. The receiver features profuse scrollwork on punch dot backgrounds and border engraving. Amongst the scrollwork on both sideplates is a blank inscription oval. Floral motifs adorn the rear section of the receiver. A dot and checker board pattern decorates the cartridge elevator. Additional scrollwork appears on the buttplate tang and upper receiver tang. The embellishment is well executed, showing the talents of a well accomplished period retailer master engraver. The front sight blade is integral to the front barrel band. The two position leaf rear sight is missing a leaf. The left side of the receiver has the original factory installed staple and saddle ring. The hammer has half and full cock notches. The magazine tube has the early threaded cap correctly without a screw. The replacement brass crescent buttplate has a trapdoor (cleaning rod not included). The matching serial number "13475" is stamped on the left side of the lower tang and stock inlet, while the replacement buttplate is stamped with the serial number "14002." There is also a small assembly number "692" stamped on the left forward side of tang. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands, and loading gate are blued. The hammer, lever, and trigger are casehardened. The buttstock and forearm are walnut. In "The Winchester Book" by author George Madis on page 57 he estimated that the total number of First Model 1866s manufactured was approximately 3,500 guns, equally divided between rifles and carbines. He further estimated that the survival rate for these early Winchesters was about 25% and that "less than 875" First Model 1866 rifles and carbines were available to collectors.

Class: Antique

Good as period retailer engraved. The barrel and magazine have a mottled brown patina with faint barrel address. The brass has an attractive mellow aged appearance. The engraving is crisp. Slight traces of original nitre blue remain on the loading gate. The wood is also good with a repaired forearm, couple stress lines at the stock toe, and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.

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L.D. Nimschke Signed and Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Rifle

Lot # 3008 (Sale Order: 9 of 655)      

Rare L.D. Nimschke Signed, Engraved, and Gold Plated Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

This incredible Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle was manufactured in 1870 and was engraved and signed by the renowned 19th century Master Engraver Louis D. Nimschke. He remains one of the most recognized and accomplished nineteenth century American arms engravers. Henry and Winchester rifles with Nimschke engraving are among the most desirable of all engraved American firearms. The gilt brass forearm cap, receiver, cartridge elevator and buttplate are engraved with Nimschke's distinctive American style scrollwork on punched backgrounds with zig-zag, scalloped, and double line borders as well as floral accents. "L.D.N." is signed on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger. This rifle is 68 serial numbers apart from 36223, a Model 1866 shown on page xxix of "L.D. Nimscke: Firearms Engraver" by R.L. Wilson. That rifle has "C/H" inscribed on the bottom of the frame at the front, and this rifle has "C" in the same location. The reason for these markings is not clear. Perhaps this is for Cuno Helfrict. Like Nimschke, he was a German immigrant. Helfricht first began working in Colt's Stocking Department in 1869 or 1870, but he left shortly thereafter to return to Germany to study at the Berlin Medal and Die-Cutting Institute later in 1870 and then returned to the U.S. in September 1871 and started working as an engraver for a company located at 333 Main Street in Hartford, CT, before becoming Colt's primary engraver in 1875. The scroll engraving on the frame, particularly in the front panels, are very similar on these rifles. The open panel in the engraving on the right side behind the loading gate and the border designs just ahead of the side plates are very similar to the patterns on the famous solid silver frame Model 1866 engraved by Nimschke, heavily represented in his pull-book, and sold by RIAC in December 2021. The serial number is stamped in block numerals on the lower tang behind the trigger. The rifle has a 24-inch full octagon barrel with full-length magazine. The barrel has a dovetail mounted, nickel-silver Rocky Mountain front sight and dovetail mounted notch and folding ladder rear sight. The top barrel flat 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" ahead of the rear sight. Special order sling swivels are mounted on the forearm cap and stock. The crescent buttplate has a hinged trapdoor, and the compartment contains a four-piece steel cleaning rod. The barrel and magazine are blued, the hammer, trigger, lever and sling swivels are color casehardened; and the brass forearm cap, receiver and crescent buttplate are gold plated. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a high polish piano finish.

Class: Antique

Very good. The blue on the barrel and magazine has aged to an attractive plum dark brown patina. The metal surfaces are smooth with only minimal handling marks. The edges of the barrel flats are sharp. The Winchester legend is crisp. The attractively aged brass forearm cap, receiver, cartridge elevator and buttplate strong traces of the delicate gold plated finish in protected areas. L.D. Nimschke's flawlessly executed American style scrollwork is crisp. The case colors on the hammer, trigger, and lever have faded to a gray-brown patina. The loading gate retains 25% of the original nitre blue finish. The stock and forearm are both fine and retain most of the original piano finish with scattered scratches and very minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptional example of a rare L.D. Nimschke signed, engraved, and gold-plated Winchester Model 1866 rifle.

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Civil War New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 3009 (Sale Order: 10 of 655)      

Civil War New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle

This Henry rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in February 1864. This rifle has the mid-production Henry features that include: (1) second style brass receiver that lacks the alternate rear sight dovetail, (2) brass buttplate with rounded heel, (3) large, second style, New Haven Arms legend with all serif letters, (4) nickel-silver front sight with tapered profile, (5) third pattern rear sight with elevator with rounded ends and "900" marking at the top of the leaf, (6) large diameter brass magazine follower and beveled receiver follower cut-out, (7) straight bottom walnut stock with final style comb angle and (8) factory sling swivel on the left side of the stock and screw-fastened sling hook loop on the left side of the barrel. The top barrel flat 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 serial number is stamped: (1) on the top barrel flat behind the rear sight, (2) on the left side of the lower receiver tang, (3) in the upper tang inlet of the stock, (4) on the inside of the buttplate and (5) on the shanks of the hand fitted buttplate screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. The tang screws are, correctly, not stamped with the rifle serial number. The barrel and integral 15-shot magazine are blued, the brass receiver, cartridge elevator and buttplate have a natural brass finish, the rear sight, bolt, tang and buttplate screws show traces of niter blue in protected areas and the hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The straight grain walnut stock is oil finished. Although the Federal government purchased just over 1,700 Henry rifles during the Civil War and only one regiment, the 1st District of Columbia Cavalry, was fully armed with Henry rifles, experts believe that the majority of the approximately 9,000 Henry rifles manufactured between April 1862 and April 1865 saw service during the Civil War as privately purchased weapons. Federal soldiers, particularly in 'Western' regiments from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky appreciated the firepower offered by the Henry lever action and were willing to spend their pay for the most advanced rifle available during the war. Several Western regiments were armed primarily with privately purchased henry rifles by the end of the Civil War.

Class: Antique

Very good. The blue on the barrel and integral magazine has faded to a mottled plum brown patina with some silvering on contact areas of the magazine. The barrel edges are sharp and the surfaces of the barrel/magazine are smooth. The New Haven Arms legend and serial number on the top barrel flat are sharp. The receiver is fine with a few scattered handling marks and some minor edge wear at the sideplate joints. The brass receiver and buttplate have a very attractive, untouched, patina. The hammer retains strong traces of the dove-gray case colors. The trigger and lever have a smooth, plum brown patina. The tang and buttplate screws are indexed and have traces of fire blue finish on the shanks. The reoiled stock remains very good condition with scattered light handling marks. Most of the oil finish remains intact. This is a good looking, original, example of a early 1864 production Henry rifle that probably saw action in the Civil War.

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Four-Piece Wood Henry Repeating Rifle Cleaning Rod

Lot # 3010 (Sale Order: 11 of 655)      

Scarce Four-Piece Wood Henry Repeating Rifle Cleaning Rod

Measuring 27 1/4 inches when assembled, this is an original cleaning rod for a Henry lever action rifle, which breaks down into four sections for storage in a buttstock compartment. A set of three male/female threaded iron ferrules, one end having a flat tip and the other having cut grooves for use with a cleaning patch.

Class: Other

Very good overall with some wood chipped off at the end of the grooved rod section.

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Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 3011 (Sale Order: 12 of 655)      

Fine Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1878. The second model receiver features a dust cover guide rail attached to the receiver with two screws and a dust cover with oval finger checkering. The rifle is fitted with a rare set of sights: combination Beach front sight, "1876" marked folding ladder rear sight, and a Vernier tang sight. The top barrel flat has the two-line New Haven address/King's improvement patent dates. The lower tang has the serial number located between the lever catch and screw. The rifle correctly lacks a caliber designation. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe "XX" walnut. Small initials (likely from a previous owner) are stamped on the underside of the stock behind the pistol grip. The stock has an ebony grip insert and a trapdoor buttplate containing a five piece cleaning rod. The left side of the lower tang is stamped "XX 283." The assembly number "283" is repeated on the stock inlet and buttplate.

Class: Antique

Fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 50% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. Traces of original blue remain on the dust cover. 20% of the original nitre blue remain on the loading gate. The receiver retains 30% faded original case colors, and 40% faded original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. There is limited pitting overall. The wood is fine with minor dings and scratches and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.

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Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Takedown Rifle

Lot # 3012 (Sale Order: 13 of 655)      

Outstanding Factory Double Panel Scene Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action Takedown Rifle Inscribed to J.H. Poole, Military Aide to President Theodore Roosevelt

Manufactured in 1909, this Winchester Model 1886 has a wonderful, highly sought after factory engraving. The engraving on the receiver is very similar to the factory no. 9 pattern with floral scrollwork on a punch dot background, zig-zag line and dot borders and circular panel scenes depicting stags. Flourishes of scrollwork extend to the forend cap and barrel at the breech. As advertised in Winchester's "Highly Finished Arms" catalog, the no. 9 was "a very popular style of finish" that would have set a customer back $10.00 circa 1897. Factory engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifles are rarely encountered. The rifle is fitted with a Marble blade front sight (bead absent) and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and the two-line nickel steel marking followed by "33 WCF" at the breech. A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the barrel and receiver. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information. The lower tang carries the serial number and two-line patent dates marking. The buttstock is fitted with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and shotgun buttplate. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured XX deluxe walnut and feature "H" style checkering. The left side of the lower tang is marked "886," "R," and "XX". The assembly number "886" is repeated on the stock inlet. The stock comb has an inlaid oval with the inscription "John H. Poole/Detroit." Period publications reference J.H. Poole as the director of Union Trust Co. in Detroit. The Detroit Free Press took special interest in Poole's arrival to Detroit from Washington, DC as the paper reported on Poole's purchase of the "beautiful residence" of Bingley R. Fales for $39,000 in 1910, or about $1,145,000 in today's money. The residence was described as "fine, not only as to the exterior, but finished in the most luxurious manner inside." Poole was a former military officer who was described as "one of the best known officers of the corps of engineers" and retired from the Army to "embark in business" in his native state of Michigan. Poole was a class of 1901 West Point graduate and had served as a military aide to the President Theodore Roosevelt. In the Engineer Officers' Reserve Corps he achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel and during World War I was assigned to the 16th Regiment of Engineers. Poole’s life tragically ended in 1940 when the wealthy retired Army officer shot himself to death at this estate in Pasadena, California.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Excellent, retaining 90% plus bright original high polish blue finish with some flaking turned to brown and some pitting and light spotting on and around the takedown collar. The engraving is crisp. 70% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. 70% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The wood is very fine with minor dings and scratches, nearly all of the original varnish remaining and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A high condition, very interesting Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight takedown rifle linked to a prominent Detroit resident and military aid to President Theodore Roosevelt.

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Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Flat Side Lever Action Carbine

Lot # 3013 (Sale Order: 14 of 655)      

Very Scarce First Year Production Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Flat Side Lever Action Carbine with Madis Letter

Manufactured in 1866, the first year of production. This very scarce Winchester Model 1866 flat side carbine features highly desirable early features: the Henry and King patent dates barrel marking ("HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KING'S PATENT-MARCH 29. 1866," faint), flat loading port cover, two screw upper tang, and "Henry Drop" receiver. Other features include a front sight blade is integral to the front barrel band, two-leaf rear sight, original rimfire firing pin, original factory installed staple and saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, hammer with only full cock notch, magazine tube with the early threaded cap correctly without a screw, and trapdoor brass buttplate (cleaning rod not included). Matching serial numbers are found on the left side of the lower tang, stock inlet, and buttplate. A small "151 assembly number is on the left side of the lower tang. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands, and loading gate are blued. The hammer, lever, and trigger are casehardened. The buttstock and forearm are walnut. A G.G. Wright collection tag with number "134" hangs from the lever. In the included letter (copy), Winchester expert and author authenticates this flat side Model 1866 carbine. He ends the letter by expressing great admiration for this Winchester arm: "Collector demand is great for this early model. Number 13900 embodies historical importance, originality, condition, rarity and an age of well over a century. It will be a prize for any collection or museum." In "The Winchester Book," page 57, Madis estimated that the total number of First Model 1866s manufactured by Winchester was approximately 3,500 guns, equally divided between rifles and carbines. He further estimated that the survival rate for these early Winchesters was about 25% and that "less than 875" First Model 1866 rifles and carbines were available to collectors.

Class: Antique

Good. The barrel has an artificial aged appearance. The magazine, barrel bands, hammer and lever show a mix of smooth brown and gray patinas. The brass has an attractive mellow patina. The lower half of the first upper tang screw is absent. The receiver has tight fitting side plates. The refinished wood is also good with a few filled small blemishes and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A difficult to find first year production Winchester Model 1866 Flat Side Carbine.

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Antique Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Rifle

Lot # 3014 (Sale Order: 15 of 655)      

Very Fine Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle in Desirable .44-40 W.C.F.

This desirable antique Winchester Model 1892 was manufactured in 1893, the second year of production. Fitted with dovetail blade front and elevation adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights on a barrel with the two-line address and the caliber designation "44 W.C.F." at the breech. 1893 patent marking on the takedown release. The upper tang has the three-line model/patent date marking. The underside of the frame has the serial number. Mounted on finely figured, uncheckered, straight grain walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Class: Antique

Very fine, retains 70% original blue finish, 50% plus of the original vibrant case colors on the lever and hammer, and 30% plus original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance a smooth grey patina and a small patch of light pitting on the heel of the buttplate. The finely figured wood is also very fine with some scattered scratches on left side of buttstock, minor handling marks on the balance. Mechanically excellent.

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Antique Casehardened Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 3015 (Sale Order: 16 of 655)      

Antique Casehardened Frame Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

This rifle was manufactured in 1894 and has a nickel-silver blade front sight, the standard two-line address, an adjustable sporting rear sight, "45-90 W.C.F." at the breech, casehardened frame with "-MODEL 1886-" on the upper tang and the two-line patent marking and the serial number on the lower tang, and a varnished stock and forearm.

Class: Antique

Very good with 25% original blue finish mixed with brown patina, light original case colors and mottled gray and brown patina, some minor oxidation, and general mild overall wear. The wood has spots worn through the varnish, a hole through the buttstock near the toe, mild scratches and dings, and general mild overall wear that matches the metal. Mechanically fine.

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Six Vintage British Manufactured Cartridge Boxes

Lot # 3016 (Sale Order: 17 of 655)      

Six Desirable Vintage British Manufactured Cartridge Boxes and Cartridges for Winchester Rifles

1) Kynoch .44 C.F. smokeless powder 50-count box (empty). 2) Eley .38-40 C.F. 50-count box (empty). 3) Eley .38-40 C.F. 50-count box (full compliment of Eley headstamped cartridges). 4) Kynoch .44 C.F. black powder 50-count box (containing 8 cartridges that appear to be Kynoch headstamped). 5) Eley .45-75 C.F. 20-count box (contains 7 cartridges, mixed headstamps). 6) Eley .45-70 C.F. 20-count box (contains 17 cartridges, mixed headstamps).

Class: Other

All are very good or better, some showing moderate wear and some missing pieces, but generally mild wear.

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Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 3017 (Sale Order: 18 of 655)      

Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1905. The rifle is fitted with a combination Beach front sight, a two leaf rear sight, and a Lyman tang peep sight. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and "25-20 W.C.F." at the breech. The "NICKEL STEEL" appears on the left side of the barrel. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe "XX" walnut. Winchester expert and author George Madis calculated, "Only 1 of each 700 model 92's had pistol grips; only one of each 800 hand checkering or carving. When you consider the comparative rarity of many Winchesters, it is not surprising that all Winchesters are so eagerly collected." The left side of the lower tang is stamped "XX 1925 R." The stock is unnumbered.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Fine. The barrel and receiver retain 60% original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance. The takedown collar has been refinished. The refinished wood is fine with some scattered minor handling marks and recut checkering. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 3018 (Sale Order: 19 of 655)      

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1886. This third model features a dust cover guide rail integral to the top of the receiver and a dust over with serrated finger grip on the rear. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and "38 CAL" at the breech. The cartridge elevator is marked "38 CAL." "MODEL 1873" appears on the upper tang. The lower tang has the serial number. The plain forearm and straight grip stock are nicely figured walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Class: Antique

Fine, retaining 60% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 40% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. 50% original case colors remain on the hammer, and strong traces of original case colors remain on the lever. The wood is also fine with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 3019 (Sale Order: 20 of 655)      

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1892. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an adjustable buckhorn rear sight on a barrel stamped with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "38-56 W.C.F." at the breech. "MODEL 1886" is stamped on the upper tang. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking and the serial number. The receiver has the desirable casehardened finish. The straight grip stock is fitted with a solid crescent buttplate.

Class: Antique

Fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 60% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. 85% original blue finish remains on the bolt. The receiver retains 25% original case colors otherwise faded to a silver-gray. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. 70% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is fine with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 3020 (Sale Order: 21 of 655)      

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1883 as a third model with an integral dust cover rail and dust cover featuring finger grip serrations at the rear. The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and "CAL 40-60" at the breech. "40-60" is marked on the cartridge elevator. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." The serial number is on the lower tang. The straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Class: Antique

Very good. 25% original blue finish remains on the barrel in and around the protected areas, otherwise the rifle retains traces of original blue in the sheltered areas with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. Traces of original nitre blue remain on the loading gate. Some faded patterns of original case colors remain on the hammer. The sanded, refinished wood is good with a few putty filled blemishes and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot # 3021 (Sale Order: 22 of 655)      

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in .30-06 Caliber

Manufactured in 1923. The carbine features a pinned blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight graduated to 18 on the ladder and 10 on the base, a saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver, and standard markings including the Winchester factory oval proof on top of the receiver. The carbine stock features a finger groove on the forearm, an upper handguard and an empty trapdoor buttplate.

Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun

Very fine, retaining 75% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The wood is fine with a thumb print sized shallow divot on the stock and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 3022 (Sale Order: 23 of 655)      

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1892 as a third model featuring an integral dust cover rail and a dust cover with serrated rear edge. 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 address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and "32 W.C.F." at the breech. "32 CAL" appears on the cartridge elevator. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873", and the lower tang has the serial number. The straight grip stock is fitted with a solid crescent buttplate.

Class: Antique

Very good, retaining 30% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. Traces of original nitre blue remain on the loading gate. Traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. A lower tang screw is absent. The wood is also very good with a number of minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.

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Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine with Tack Decoration

Lot # 3023 (Sale Order: 24 of 655)      

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Native American Style Tack Decoration

This carbine was manufactured in 1877 and evidently saw many years of use in the American West. It has an integral blade front sight on the front barrel band, the two-line address and King's patent marking, a two leaf rear sight, a saddle ring on the left, the serial number on the lower tang, carbine stock and forearm, and brass buttplate with cleaning rod compartment door (rod absent). The forearm has a line of tacks along each side. The buttstock has three tacks on each side of the wrist, a cross on each side, a line of tacks along the top of the comb, and a double line of tacks bordering the butt. Brass tack decoration is commonly associated with Native Americans in the West and was also used by white westerners, and the '66 "Yellow Boy" is known to have been popular with Native Americans from many tribes in the West in the late 19th century. A very similar cross and double line border design can be seen the Winchester '66 in the Smithsonian that is attributed as surrendered by Hunkpapa Lakota holy man and leader Sitting Bull to Major David H. Brotherton in 1881.

Class: Antique

Good with smooth gray and brown patina on most of the iron, attractive aged patina on the brass action and buttplate, mild oxidation and pitting, general mild scratches and marks, and a very attractive "frontier" appearance overall. The shrunken, well-worn stock and forearm are also fine and have moderate dings and scratches, some splitting at the forend tip, a few absent tacks, and darker and smoother wood in the areas protected by the tacks. Mechanically fine.

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Sharps New Model 1859 Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot # 3024 (Sale Order: 25 of 655)      

Sharps New Model 1859 Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine with Native American Style Brass Tack Decoration and Interesting "Side Saddle" Cartridge Holder

This carbine must have had a colorful and interesting life. It was originally manufactured in percussion for use during the Civil War and was then converted to .50-70 c. 1869. It was subsequently modified and decorated for frontier use, including being changed to .28 gauge smoothbore. The front sight blade has been replaced with a larger brass blade, and the Lawrence patent folding ladder rear sight has a period added taller buckhorn notch added and the elevator bar removed. The action has the usual Sharps patent markings. There is also a "C" on the left and on the lever pin, "H.D.H." on the saddle ring bar base, and a "P" on the hammer. The original carbine wood has a row of brass tacks down the forearm and a triangle pattern of brass tacks on left side of the buttstock. The right side of the buttstock has nine grooves cut diagonally into wood and a finger-woven strap attached with additional brass tacks to hold cartridges.

Class: Antique

Good with an authentic "frontier issued" look overall. The metal displays a dark gray/brown patina along with some light oxidation and pitting. The wood is also good and has raised grain, some nicks and divots, some cracking in the tip of forearm, overall heavy wear, and a hand polished old patina. One of the tack tips on the strap is absent. Mechanically fine. An outstanding example of frontier Sharps carbine with a ton of "Old West" character.

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