Premiere Firearms Auction - Day 2
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Ohio Ordnance 1918A3 For People Affected By Hurricane Harvey
Lot # 999 (Sale Order: 1 of 815)
Make: Other - ManufacturerBarrel Length: 27 inch roundModel: 1918a3-RifleCaliber: 30-06Stock Material: Other - Stock MaterialSerial #: 1320Condition: ExcellentLow Estimate: 4,500High Estimate: 6,500
Ohio Ordnance Works Model 1918 A3 BAR Semi-Automatic Rifle
This firearm has been donated by Rock Island Auction to help the people affected by hurricane Harvey. All proceeds from the sale of this gun will be given to the Red Cross directed to Hurricane Harvey. Introduced in 1996, this is the classic Browning Automatic Rifle, with redesigned trigger group and slide to make it a Class 1 semi-automatic rifle. Dovetail blade front sight and folding adjustable rear sight, with a swiveling carry handle on the barrel. The top of the receiver is marked "SELF LOADING RIFLE MOD. 1918A3/ U.S. CAL. 30 OHIO ORDINANCE WORKS/ CHARDON, OH" over the patent and serial number. Equipped with a "NE-T/(bomb)/3-44" barrel, 2-position safety and left-side cocking knob. Grooved walnut forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with flip-up shoulder rest. Complete with bi-pod and green canvas sling.
Class: Modern Long Gun
Excellent with 98% of the original parkerized finish with only slight handling marks. The stock has slight scattered scratches overall. Mechanically excellent.
This firearm has been donated by Rock Island Auction to help the people affected by hurricane Harvey. All proceeds from the sale of this gun will be given to the Red Cross directed to Hurricane Harvey. Introduced in 1996, this is the classic Browning Automatic Rifle, with redesigned trigger group and slide to make it a Class 1 semi-automatic rifle. Dovetail blade front sight and folding adjustable rear sight, with a swiveling carry handle on the barrel. The top of the receiver is marked "SELF LOADING RIFLE MOD. 1918A3/ U.S. CAL. 30 OHIO ORDINANCE WORKS/ CHARDON, OH" over the patent and serial number. Equipped with a "NE-T/(bomb)/3-44" barrel, 2-position safety and left-side cocking knob. Grooved walnut forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with flip-up shoulder rest. Complete with bi-pod and green canvas sling.
Class: Modern Long Gun
Excellent with 98% of the original parkerized finish with only slight handling marks. The stock has slight scattered scratches overall. Mechanically excellent.
Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. Pistol Carbine
Lot # 1000 (Sale Order: 2 of 815)
Make: Other - ManufacturerBarrel Length: 16 1/2 InchModel: LeverCaliber: 41 VolcanicStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: OtherSerial #: 20Low Estimate: 9,500High Estimate: 14,000Other: varnished walnut
Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. Pistol Carbine
Lever action pistol carbine with 16 1/2-inch barrel and detachable stock manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. of New Haven, Connecticut c. 1855-57. The Volcanic Arms Co. manufactured an estimated total of 300 pistol-carbines with 16 1/2 inch and 8 inch barrels. This carbine has the distinctive brass receiver and ribbed octagon barrel with integral 18-shot magazine. A adjustable, spring steel, rear sight is mounted on a dovetail on the receiver. The receiver ejector port has a straight cut at the rear and a semi-circular cut-out at the front. The bolt has the Hick's "double nipple" extractor developed in 1856. A brass half-moon front sight is mounted on the magazine block. The hammer has coarse knurling on the spur. The carbine has two-piece, varnished walnut grips. The walnut detachable stock has a crescent buttplate. The stock is attached to the pistol by a pin which is inserted in a hole in the back strap and secured by a thumb screw on the butt. The left barrel flat is roll-stamped: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEWHAVEN CONN. FEB. 14. 1854" in three lines. This is truly unique being on the side in lieu of the more common top battel flat! The serial number "20" is visible on: (1) the rear sight base, (2) left side of the finger lever, (3) toggle link, (4) left side of the receiver beneath the grip and (5) inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. There are no visible serial numbers on the stock. The barrel/magazine are blued, the hammer and lever are color casehardened, and the buttplate is silver-plated.
Class: Antique
Fair. The barrel/magazine has a refinished artificial brown patina with sharp edges and clear markings. Wear is limited to some scattered spots of light pitting along the right barrel flat. The brass receiver has a deep, artificial aged patina with a few scattered spots of age discoloration. The right side plate joints are in very good condition while the joints on the left side plate have pry-marks along the upper edges. The hammer, finger lever and trigger have a dark patina. The grips have scattered, shallow handling marks. The modern replacement detachable stock is in good condition. The tops of the professionally made replacement steel stock yoke have been lightly filed. The replacement buttplate retains nearly all of the plated finish with small, scattered, spots of age discoloration. The Volcanic Pistol-Carbine is one of the desirable variations of the scarce and historically significant Volcanic firearms.
Lever action pistol carbine with 16 1/2-inch barrel and detachable stock manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. of New Haven, Connecticut c. 1855-57. The Volcanic Arms Co. manufactured an estimated total of 300 pistol-carbines with 16 1/2 inch and 8 inch barrels. This carbine has the distinctive brass receiver and ribbed octagon barrel with integral 18-shot magazine. A adjustable, spring steel, rear sight is mounted on a dovetail on the receiver. The receiver ejector port has a straight cut at the rear and a semi-circular cut-out at the front. The bolt has the Hick's "double nipple" extractor developed in 1856. A brass half-moon front sight is mounted on the magazine block. The hammer has coarse knurling on the spur. The carbine has two-piece, varnished walnut grips. The walnut detachable stock has a crescent buttplate. The stock is attached to the pistol by a pin which is inserted in a hole in the back strap and secured by a thumb screw on the butt. The left barrel flat is roll-stamped: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEWHAVEN CONN. FEB. 14. 1854" in three lines. This is truly unique being on the side in lieu of the more common top battel flat! The serial number "20" is visible on: (1) the rear sight base, (2) left side of the finger lever, (3) toggle link, (4) left side of the receiver beneath the grip and (5) inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. There are no visible serial numbers on the stock. The barrel/magazine are blued, the hammer and lever are color casehardened, and the buttplate is silver-plated.
Class: Antique
Fair. The barrel/magazine has a refinished artificial brown patina with sharp edges and clear markings. Wear is limited to some scattered spots of light pitting along the right barrel flat. The brass receiver has a deep, artificial aged patina with a few scattered spots of age discoloration. The right side plate joints are in very good condition while the joints on the left side plate have pry-marks along the upper edges. The hammer, finger lever and trigger have a dark patina. The grips have scattered, shallow handling marks. The modern replacement detachable stock is in good condition. The tops of the professionally made replacement steel stock yoke have been lightly filed. The replacement buttplate retains nearly all of the plated finish with small, scattered, spots of age discoloration. The Volcanic Pistol-Carbine is one of the desirable variations of the scarce and historically significant Volcanic firearms.
Rare Engraved Jennings Breech Loading Rifle
Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 3 of 815)
Make: Other - ManufacturerBarrel Length: 33 inch roundModel: JenningsCaliber: 54 percussionStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: OtherSerial #: 430Low Estimate: 7,500High Estimate: 11,000
Muzzle Loading Conversion of an Engraved Jennings Breech Loading Rifle
The Jennings rifles were designed by Lewis Jennings. The design is considered to be an improvement of the Hunt Repeating Rifle, but the only Hunt design characteristics kept were the sliding internal bolt, the tubular magazine, the automatic pill primer, and the "Rocket Ball" cartridge. They were manufactured by Robbins & Lawrence of Windsor, Vermont, in 1848-1851, and production is believed to have been limited to less then 1,000, including both the repeating rifles and breech loaders, despite their original 5,000 gun contract. Benjamin Tyler Henry (the namesake of the Henry rifle) and Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson were also involved. Smith's later revisions of the design, the Smith-Jennings, was also manufactured by Robbins & Lawrence for a brief period around 1851, and Smith and Wesson latter partnered to manufacture the Smith & Wesson lever action pistols which eventually evolved into the Volcanic pistols and carbines and subsequently the Henry rifle and Winchester Model 1866. In this complicated and relatively rapid evolution, the Jennings is considered the "great-grandfather" of the Winchester rifles. The connection with Winchester along with Smith & Wesson has long made these rifles very desirable. This example has a small brass post front sight, notch rear sight at the breech, scroll engraving on the receiver, "ROBBINS & LAWRENCE/MAKERS/WINDSOR VT." and "C.P. DIXON AGENT/NEW YORK.PATENTED 1849" on the left side of the receiver, a German silver oval inlay on the left side of the stock, and "430" engraved on the lower tang. It has been converted to a muzzle loader in the usual fashion: many of the action components have been removed and a traditional breech plug has been installed at the breech.
Class: Antique
Fair as converted to muzzle loader with refinished blue visible on the ramrod tube and barrel, mottled gray and brown patina on the balance along with moderate pitting, and various small nicks and scratches. The refinished stock is good and has some minor cracks and chips at the front of the wrist (some repaired), light scratches, and a few small dents. Mechanically functions fine as a muzzle loader.
The Jennings rifles were designed by Lewis Jennings. The design is considered to be an improvement of the Hunt Repeating Rifle, but the only Hunt design characteristics kept were the sliding internal bolt, the tubular magazine, the automatic pill primer, and the "Rocket Ball" cartridge. They were manufactured by Robbins & Lawrence of Windsor, Vermont, in 1848-1851, and production is believed to have been limited to less then 1,000, including both the repeating rifles and breech loaders, despite their original 5,000 gun contract. Benjamin Tyler Henry (the namesake of the Henry rifle) and Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson were also involved. Smith's later revisions of the design, the Smith-Jennings, was also manufactured by Robbins & Lawrence for a brief period around 1851, and Smith and Wesson latter partnered to manufacture the Smith & Wesson lever action pistols which eventually evolved into the Volcanic pistols and carbines and subsequently the Henry rifle and Winchester Model 1866. In this complicated and relatively rapid evolution, the Jennings is considered the "great-grandfather" of the Winchester rifles. The connection with Winchester along with Smith & Wesson has long made these rifles very desirable. This example has a small brass post front sight, notch rear sight at the breech, scroll engraving on the receiver, "ROBBINS & LAWRENCE/MAKERS/WINDSOR VT." and "C.P. DIXON AGENT/NEW YORK.PATENTED 1849" on the left side of the receiver, a German silver oval inlay on the left side of the stock, and "430" engraved on the lower tang. It has been converted to a muzzle loader in the usual fashion: many of the action components have been removed and a traditional breech plug has been installed at the breech.
Class: Antique
Fair as converted to muzzle loader with refinished blue visible on the ramrod tube and barrel, mottled gray and brown patina on the balance along with moderate pitting, and various small nicks and scratches. The refinished stock is good and has some minor cracks and chips at the front of the wrist (some repaired), light scratches, and a few small dents. Mechanically functions fine as a muzzle loader.
Smith & Wesson No.2 Large Frame, .41 Caliber Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 4 of 815)
Make: Smith & WessonModel: VolcanicBarrel Length: 8 inch part octagonCaliber: 41 VolcanicStock Material: Other - Stock MaterialSerial #: 164Condition: GoodLow Estimate: 16,000High Estimate: 25,000Other: rosewood/walnut
Rare Smith & Wesson No.2 Large Frame, .41 Caliber Lever Action Repeating Pistol
This fine No. 2, Large Frame, Lever Action Repeating Pistol was manufactured by S&W in Norwich, Connecticut, c. 1854-55 and chambered for the self-contained, 41. caliber Volcanic cartridge. This pistol has the distinctive part-round/part-octagon barrel with 10-shot integral magazine, toggle link lever with finger hole and two-piece rosewood grips with flared heels. This early production pistol has the Type I features which include: (1) un-crowned muzzle, (2) flat magazine locking spring, (3) round, slotted follower, (4) single spring screw on the bottom of the receiver, (5) lever with spur on the finger hole and (5) frame with hump behind the hammer. The pistol has a flattened cone front sight and L-shaped, notched rear sight. The hammer spur has fine knurling. The top and sides of the frame, side plates, back strap and hammer are decorated with the factory open scroll and leaf style engraving usually found on S&W No. 2 pistols. The pistol originally had a blued or brown finish with varnished grips. The top of the barrel is stamped: "SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH CT./CAST STEEL/PATENT" in four lines. The serial number, "164," is stamped on the rear face of the rear sight and on the bottom of the left side of the frame beneath the grip. "164" is lightly penciled on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. Total production of the S&W No. 2 large Frame Lever Action pistols is estimated at under 500 pistols.
Class: Antique
Fine. 40% plus of original blue finish remains with the balance having aged to an attractive plum brown, patina on the barrel and magazine with silver high lights on the receiver, lever and hammer. The surfaces of the barrel, receiver and side plates are smooth with no pitting and minimal handling wear. The edges are sharp. The barrel markings are clear. The well-executed scroll engraving remains very sharp. The grips have been re-varnished long ago but remain in very good condition and show minimal handling wear. The S&W No. 2 Lever Action pistol is rare and historically significant. It is a key piece in any advanced Smith & Wesson and Winchester collection, and the few surviving examples are difficult to obtain and highly prized.
This fine No. 2, Large Frame, Lever Action Repeating Pistol was manufactured by S&W in Norwich, Connecticut, c. 1854-55 and chambered for the self-contained, 41. caliber Volcanic cartridge. This pistol has the distinctive part-round/part-octagon barrel with 10-shot integral magazine, toggle link lever with finger hole and two-piece rosewood grips with flared heels. This early production pistol has the Type I features which include: (1) un-crowned muzzle, (2) flat magazine locking spring, (3) round, slotted follower, (4) single spring screw on the bottom of the receiver, (5) lever with spur on the finger hole and (5) frame with hump behind the hammer. The pistol has a flattened cone front sight and L-shaped, notched rear sight. The hammer spur has fine knurling. The top and sides of the frame, side plates, back strap and hammer are decorated with the factory open scroll and leaf style engraving usually found on S&W No. 2 pistols. The pistol originally had a blued or brown finish with varnished grips. The top of the barrel is stamped: "SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH CT./CAST STEEL/PATENT" in four lines. The serial number, "164," is stamped on the rear face of the rear sight and on the bottom of the left side of the frame beneath the grip. "164" is lightly penciled on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. Total production of the S&W No. 2 large Frame Lever Action pistols is estimated at under 500 pistols.
Class: Antique
Fine. 40% plus of original blue finish remains with the balance having aged to an attractive plum brown, patina on the barrel and magazine with silver high lights on the receiver, lever and hammer. The surfaces of the barrel, receiver and side plates are smooth with no pitting and minimal handling wear. The edges are sharp. The barrel markings are clear. The well-executed scroll engraving remains very sharp. The grips have been re-varnished long ago but remain in very good condition and show minimal handling wear. The S&W No. 2 Lever Action pistol is rare and historically significant. It is a key piece in any advanced Smith & Wesson and Winchester collection, and the few surviving examples are difficult to obtain and highly prized.
Special Order Winchester Deluxe First Model 1873 Rifle
Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 5 of 815)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1873Barrel Length: 24 inch octagonCaliber: 44 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 10672Condition: GoodLow Estimate: 13,000High Estimate: 17,000
Special Order Winchester Deluxe First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
The accompanying factory letter states the rifle had an octagon barrel, set trigger, casehardened receiver and XXX checkered stock when it was received in the warehouse on October 13, 1875 and shipped the same day. This rifle has the First Model receiver with dust cover with checkered oval finger grip. The dust cover is secured by grooved guides on either side of the receiver rather than the central rail used on later Model 1873 rifles and carbines. This rifle has several special order features that include deluxe, fancy grade walnut stock and forearm, checkered panels on the forearm and stock wrist, color casehardened receiver and single set trigger. The 24-inch full octagon barrel has the standard sporting style front sight with nickel silver blade and sporting style buckhorn rear sight with serrated edges. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped for a rear sight. The buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866.OCTOBER 16. 1860" ahead of the rear sight. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "MODEl 1873." in fancy letters. The serial number, "10672", is marked in script numerals between the lever latch and rear stand screw. The barrel and cartridge elevator lack the caliber markings found on later production Model 1873 rifles. The barrel, full-length magazine and loading gate cover are blued, and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are nicely figured, fancy grade American walnut with a piano finish. The stock and forearm have the early style checkering with straight lines parallel to the receiver.
Class: Antique
Fine. 50% of the original blue finish is present on the barrel with some edge wear and minor dents and scratches. The barrel legend is crisp. The blue finish on the magazine is thin with some silvering on contact points. The case colors on the forearm cap, receiver, dust cover, hammer, trigger, and lever have faded to a silver gray patina. The top and forward portion of both sides of the receiver have a number of scattered, shallow dents. The crescent buttplate has patches of dark age discoloration with shallow pitting on the heel and toe. The brass cartridge elevator and buttplate trapdoor have a good-looking, untouched patina. The lever latch is missing. The stock and forearm are both in fine condition. The checkered panels show moderate handling wear. The stock and forearm have scattered, minor scratches and handling marks. This is a great representative example of a early production, deluxe, special order Winchester First Model 1873 lever action rifle.
The accompanying factory letter states the rifle had an octagon barrel, set trigger, casehardened receiver and XXX checkered stock when it was received in the warehouse on October 13, 1875 and shipped the same day. This rifle has the First Model receiver with dust cover with checkered oval finger grip. The dust cover is secured by grooved guides on either side of the receiver rather than the central rail used on later Model 1873 rifles and carbines. This rifle has several special order features that include deluxe, fancy grade walnut stock and forearm, checkered panels on the forearm and stock wrist, color casehardened receiver and single set trigger. The 24-inch full octagon barrel has the standard sporting style front sight with nickel silver blade and sporting style buckhorn rear sight with serrated edges. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped for a rear sight. The buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866.OCTOBER 16. 1860" ahead of the rear sight. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "MODEl 1873." in fancy letters. The serial number, "10672", is marked in script numerals between the lever latch and rear stand screw. The barrel and cartridge elevator lack the caliber markings found on later production Model 1873 rifles. The barrel, full-length magazine and loading gate cover are blued, and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are nicely figured, fancy grade American walnut with a piano finish. The stock and forearm have the early style checkering with straight lines parallel to the receiver.
Class: Antique
Fine. 50% of the original blue finish is present on the barrel with some edge wear and minor dents and scratches. The barrel legend is crisp. The blue finish on the magazine is thin with some silvering on contact points. The case colors on the forearm cap, receiver, dust cover, hammer, trigger, and lever have faded to a silver gray patina. The top and forward portion of both sides of the receiver have a number of scattered, shallow dents. The crescent buttplate has patches of dark age discoloration with shallow pitting on the heel and toe. The brass cartridge elevator and buttplate trapdoor have a good-looking, untouched patina. The lever latch is missing. The stock and forearm are both in fine condition. The checkered panels show moderate handling wear. The stock and forearm have scattered, minor scratches and handling marks. This is a great representative example of a early production, deluxe, special order Winchester First Model 1873 lever action rifle.
Volcanic - Lever
Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 6 of 815)
Make: Other - ManufacturerBarrel Length: 16 1/4 inch octagonModel: LeverCaliber: 41 VolcanicStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 2986Condition: ExcellentLow Estimate: 55,000High Estimate: 85,000
Exceptional Volcanic Arms Co. Lever Action Carbine
This is an outstanding example of an all original carbine that was manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company circa 1856. This late production carbine is numbered "2986" on the left side of the lower tang indicating it was at the very end of the standard production range sometime in late 1856 early 1855. It is rare to find these Volcanic carbine in this super high condition, and it would certainly be a centerpiece of any high end Winchester rifle collection. It is chambered for the .41 caliber Volcanic octagon barrel with integral magazine. The barrel/magazine is blue, the receiver and side plates are all original brass, and the hammer and lever are color casehardened. The carbine has beautiful a walnut stock with the high grade, hand rubbed varnish. The barrel is fitted with a brass blade front sight, and a nitre blued adjustable rear sight is mounted on top of the receiver. The top barrel flat is roll-marked in four lines: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./NEWHAVEN CONN/PATENT FEB.14.1854". The Volcanic Repeating Arms lever action carbines were a key step in the development of American firearms. The combinations of a lever action with integral multi-shot magazine and self-contained cartridge were a revolutionary development. Partial ownership of Volcanic Repeating Arms introduced shirt-maker Oliver Winchester to firearms manufacturing, and the evolution of the Volcanic lever action and integral magazine led to the development of the Henry rifle and the subsequent Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 Winchester rifles.
Class: Antique
Excellent with 90% plus of the original blue finish still remaining on the barrel with the balance a slightly thinning gray/brown patina. The receiver, side plates and buttplate all retain their original mustard yellow patina having aged correctly with the side plates still having never been removed. The hammer and lever retain 60% of its case colors. The breech bolt, cartridge elevator and rear sight retain 85% of their nitre blued finish. The walnut stock is also excellent and retains 95% plus of the original varnish finish overall showing some minor handling marks on both sides, with a heavier pressure dent on the left side of the stock. The screw heads in the action as well as the wood screws holding the buttstock and buttplate in place all retain 95% of their factory nitre blued finish with all the screw heads in excellent condition. This is an extremely high condition, late production Volcanic carbine.
This is an outstanding example of an all original carbine that was manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company circa 1856. This late production carbine is numbered "2986" on the left side of the lower tang indicating it was at the very end of the standard production range sometime in late 1856 early 1855. It is rare to find these Volcanic carbine in this super high condition, and it would certainly be a centerpiece of any high end Winchester rifle collection. It is chambered for the .41 caliber Volcanic octagon barrel with integral magazine. The barrel/magazine is blue, the receiver and side plates are all original brass, and the hammer and lever are color casehardened. The carbine has beautiful a walnut stock with the high grade, hand rubbed varnish. The barrel is fitted with a brass blade front sight, and a nitre blued adjustable rear sight is mounted on top of the receiver. The top barrel flat is roll-marked in four lines: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./NEWHAVEN CONN/PATENT FEB.14.1854". The Volcanic Repeating Arms lever action carbines were a key step in the development of American firearms. The combinations of a lever action with integral multi-shot magazine and self-contained cartridge were a revolutionary development. Partial ownership of Volcanic Repeating Arms introduced shirt-maker Oliver Winchester to firearms manufacturing, and the evolution of the Volcanic lever action and integral magazine led to the development of the Henry rifle and the subsequent Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 Winchester rifles.
Class: Antique
Excellent with 90% plus of the original blue finish still remaining on the barrel with the balance a slightly thinning gray/brown patina. The receiver, side plates and buttplate all retain their original mustard yellow patina having aged correctly with the side plates still having never been removed. The hammer and lever retain 60% of its case colors. The breech bolt, cartridge elevator and rear sight retain 85% of their nitre blued finish. The walnut stock is also excellent and retains 95% plus of the original varnish finish overall showing some minor handling marks on both sides, with a heavier pressure dent on the left side of the stock. The screw heads in the action as well as the wood screws holding the buttstock and buttplate in place all retain 95% of their factory nitre blued finish with all the screw heads in excellent condition. This is an extremely high condition, late production Volcanic carbine.
New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Lever Action No. 1 Pocket
Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 7 of 815)
Make: Other - ManufacturerModel: VolcanicBarrel Length: 3 1/2 inch octagonCaliber: 31 VolcanicStock Material: Other - Stock MaterialCondition: Very GoodSerial #: 305Low Estimate: 11,000High Estimate: 16,000Other: varnished walnut
Very Fine and Desirable New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic Lever Action No. 1 Pocket Pistol
Volcanic No.1 Lever Action Pocket Pistol manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in New Haven, Connecticut c. 1857-58. The pistol has the distinctive octagon barrel with integral six-shot magazine, loading lever with round finger hole, brass frame and two-piece walnut flat bottom grips. The barrel, loading lever and bolt have a high polish blue finish. The hammer and trigger are color casehardened, and the grips have a high polish piano finish. The barrel has a flat blade front sight. A fixed rear sight is mounted in a dovetail on the frame. The receiver ejection port has a notched cut-out at the front and a square-back rear. The bolt has a single hook extractor. The hammer spur has hand-cut knurling. The top barrel flat is stamped: "NEW HAVEN CONN./ PATENT FEB. 14. 1854" in two lines. The deletion of "VOLCANIC REPEATING ARMS CO." from the barrel legend occurred after Oliver Winchester assumed control of the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. and re-organized it as the New Haven Arms Company on May 1, 1857. The serial number, "305", is stamped on the lower left side of the butt underneath the grips and on the inside of each grip. All of the visible serial numbers match. Volcanic firearms are historically significant and represent an important step in the development of American repeating firearms and self-contained cartridges. The lever action and integral spring-loaded magazine introduced with Volcanic pistols and carbines served as the basic design for the Henry rifle and the Winchester Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 rifles. Oliver Winchester's investment in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company eventually led to the establishment of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company.
Class: Antique
Very fine. This pistol is all original and retains 70% of the high polish blue finish on the barrel/magazine. The barrel markings are crisp. 40% of the nitre blue finish remain on protected areas of the bolt, rear sight and lever. The very fine brass receiver has a very attractive, un-touched patina. Wear is limited to a few minor scratches and several tiny spots of age discoloration. There are some dents along the upper edge of the right side plate but the remaining side plate joints are tight and show no wear. The two-piece walnut grips are also in very fine condition and retain at least 90% of the original high polish piano finish with numerous dings visible on the butt of the right panel. This is a very fine example of a scarce and historically significant New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol.
Volcanic No.1 Lever Action Pocket Pistol manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company in New Haven, Connecticut c. 1857-58. The pistol has the distinctive octagon barrel with integral six-shot magazine, loading lever with round finger hole, brass frame and two-piece walnut flat bottom grips. The barrel, loading lever and bolt have a high polish blue finish. The hammer and trigger are color casehardened, and the grips have a high polish piano finish. The barrel has a flat blade front sight. A fixed rear sight is mounted in a dovetail on the frame. The receiver ejection port has a notched cut-out at the front and a square-back rear. The bolt has a single hook extractor. The hammer spur has hand-cut knurling. The top barrel flat is stamped: "NEW HAVEN CONN./ PATENT FEB. 14. 1854" in two lines. The deletion of "VOLCANIC REPEATING ARMS CO." from the barrel legend occurred after Oliver Winchester assumed control of the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. and re-organized it as the New Haven Arms Company on May 1, 1857. The serial number, "305", is stamped on the lower left side of the butt underneath the grips and on the inside of each grip. All of the visible serial numbers match. Volcanic firearms are historically significant and represent an important step in the development of American repeating firearms and self-contained cartridges. The lever action and integral spring-loaded magazine introduced with Volcanic pistols and carbines served as the basic design for the Henry rifle and the Winchester Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 rifles. Oliver Winchester's investment in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company eventually led to the establishment of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company.
Class: Antique
Very fine. This pistol is all original and retains 70% of the high polish blue finish on the barrel/magazine. The barrel markings are crisp. 40% of the nitre blue finish remain on protected areas of the bolt, rear sight and lever. The very fine brass receiver has a very attractive, un-touched patina. Wear is limited to a few minor scratches and several tiny spots of age discoloration. There are some dents along the upper edge of the right side plate but the remaining side plate joints are tight and show no wear. The two-piece walnut grips are also in very fine condition and retain at least 90% of the original high polish piano finish with numerous dings visible on the butt of the right panel. This is a very fine example of a scarce and historically significant New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol.
Scarce Gutta Percha Cased Portrair of a Mounted U.S. Cavalryman
Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 8 of 815)
Make: Other - ManufacturerModel: NoneStock Material: Other - Stock MaterialCondition: OtherLow Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 5,500
Rare Gutta Percha Cased Image of a Mounted U.S. Cavalryman with Volcanic Pistol
The cavalryman is armed with a Volcanic pocket pistol and a Model 1840 or 1860 saber. There are gold high lights added to his buttons and sword handle, blue tinting on the pans, and some slight blush added to his cheeks. Under the picture is a sheet marked "GENUINE/UNION CASE,/IMPROVED./Fine Gilt and Burnished/Hinge./Scovill Mf'g Co." Images of mounted soldiers are very rare, especially compared to studio portraits, and would have required a very well behaved horse to avoid movement and the resulting blur. Men armed with Volcanic pistols in portraits are also incredibly rare given the limited number produced.
Class: Other
Very fine overall with mild storage wear. The case has some chipping at the corners. This would be an excellent addition to any Civil War collection and also well-suited for display with a Volcanic pocket pistol.
The cavalryman is armed with a Volcanic pocket pistol and a Model 1840 or 1860 saber. There are gold high lights added to his buttons and sword handle, blue tinting on the pans, and some slight blush added to his cheeks. Under the picture is a sheet marked "GENUINE/UNION CASE,/IMPROVED./Fine Gilt and Burnished/Hinge./Scovill Mf'g Co." Images of mounted soldiers are very rare, especially compared to studio portraits, and would have required a very well behaved horse to avoid movement and the resulting blur. Men armed with Volcanic pistols in portraits are also incredibly rare given the limited number produced.
Class: Other
Very fine overall with mild storage wear. The case has some chipping at the corners. This would be an excellent addition to any Civil War collection and also well-suited for display with a Volcanic pocket pistol.
Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Rifle
Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 9 of 815)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1876Barrel Length: 28 inch octagonCaliber: 40-60 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: OtherSerial #: 50066Low Estimate: 9,500High Estimate: 16,000
Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
The letter describes this rifle as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 40/60, Barrel Type: Octagon, Trigger: Plain, Checkered stock, Pistol grip, Sights: Winchester Combination and Lyman Sights, 1/2 Magazine, Shotgun Butt", and "Casehardened". The letter further states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on November 9, 1885. The rifle has the Third Type receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edge. The barrel, dust cover, loading gate, trigger and shotgun buttplate are blued, and the magazine tip, forearm cap, receiver, hammer and lever are color casehardened. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grade walnut with Winchester "Style H" checkering and a piano finish. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The barrel has a Lyman "Hunting Front" sight with colored bead and a folding leaf rear sight graduated to "10" and marked "1876" at the top of the leaf. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The top barrel flat 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. "CAL. 40-60" is roll-stamped between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL. 1876.-" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end of the marking. The caliber "40-60" is roll-stamped in script numerals across the brass cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped in tiny numerals across the lower tang behind the lever latch.
Class: Antique
Fine. The receiver, forearm cap, hammer and lever retain 90% of the period, possibly factory casehardened finish with strong case colors. The barrel, dust cover and buttplate have been reblued. The reoiled stock and forearm are very fine with sharp checkering. Wear is limited to a few very minor storage marks. The quality of the restoration on the wood and metal components is outstanding and very difficult to detect. Deluxe Model 1876 Rifles with special order features are extremely scarce. This is an attractive example of a scarce and desirable Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 rifle.
The letter describes this rifle as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 40/60, Barrel Type: Octagon, Trigger: Plain, Checkered stock, Pistol grip, Sights: Winchester Combination and Lyman Sights, 1/2 Magazine, Shotgun Butt", and "Casehardened". The letter further states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on November 9, 1885. The rifle has the Third Type receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edge. The barrel, dust cover, loading gate, trigger and shotgun buttplate are blued, and the magazine tip, forearm cap, receiver, hammer and lever are color casehardened. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grade walnut with Winchester "Style H" checkering and a piano finish. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The barrel has a Lyman "Hunting Front" sight with colored bead and a folding leaf rear sight graduated to "10" and marked "1876" at the top of the leaf. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The top barrel flat 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. "CAL. 40-60" is roll-stamped between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL. 1876.-" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end of the marking. The caliber "40-60" is roll-stamped in script numerals across the brass cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped in tiny numerals across the lower tang behind the lever latch.
Class: Antique
Fine. The receiver, forearm cap, hammer and lever retain 90% of the period, possibly factory casehardened finish with strong case colors. The barrel, dust cover and buttplate have been reblued. The reoiled stock and forearm are very fine with sharp checkering. Wear is limited to a few very minor storage marks. The quality of the restoration on the wood and metal components is outstanding and very difficult to detect. Deluxe Model 1876 Rifles with special order features are extremely scarce. This is an attractive example of a scarce and desirable Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 rifle.
Winchester - 1866 Engraved
Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 10 of 815)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 20 inch roundModel: 1866Caliber: 44 RFStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: OtherSerial #: 47953Low Estimate: 5,500High Estimate: 8,500
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Nimschke Style Engraving
This Model 1866 saddle ring carbine was manufactured circa 1869 and subsequently custom engraved in the 20th Century. Although unsigned, the engraving on this carbine was performed by one of his apprentices with this same exact pattern shown on page 119 of the reference book "The Winchester Book" by Madis. This pattern of engraving covers over 50% of the receiver and features a very nice vine and scroll pattern on both sides with a light punch dot background. The left side has an expanded four-leaf clover center panel with a geometric border pattern while the right side has a large blank center ribbon flanked by a double heart pattern. The underside of the receiver has a complementary type scroll engraved pattern, while the top of the receiver has a geometric type pattern. The carbine has a round barrel and full length magazine and the barrel is fitted with the first style upper barrel band with integral front sight blade and modern replacement rear, two leaf "rifle" rear sight. A staple mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel is completely unmarked, and the serial number "47953 is stamped in block numerals on the lower tang behind the trigger. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut, and the brass crescent buttplate has a hinged trapdoor.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Good as custom engraved of an old period refinish blue on the barrel and magazine tube, now having faded out somewhat with general light pitting up and down both the barrel and magazine tube. Around the rear sight are it does show some light vise marks. The receiver and side plates still retains their nice aged mustard yellow patina finish overall with clear and very distinct engraving overall. The stock and forend are both in good condition showing refinish with some wood loss around the tangs, with only minor handing marks on the sides. A very nice looking 1866 saddle ring carbine with a period engraved Nimschke pattern custom engraving overall.
This Model 1866 saddle ring carbine was manufactured circa 1869 and subsequently custom engraved in the 20th Century. Although unsigned, the engraving on this carbine was performed by one of his apprentices with this same exact pattern shown on page 119 of the reference book "The Winchester Book" by Madis. This pattern of engraving covers over 50% of the receiver and features a very nice vine and scroll pattern on both sides with a light punch dot background. The left side has an expanded four-leaf clover center panel with a geometric border pattern while the right side has a large blank center ribbon flanked by a double heart pattern. The underside of the receiver has a complementary type scroll engraved pattern, while the top of the receiver has a geometric type pattern. The carbine has a round barrel and full length magazine and the barrel is fitted with the first style upper barrel band with integral front sight blade and modern replacement rear, two leaf "rifle" rear sight. A staple mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel is completely unmarked, and the serial number "47953 is stamped in block numerals on the lower tang behind the trigger. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut, and the brass crescent buttplate has a hinged trapdoor.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Good as custom engraved of an old period refinish blue on the barrel and magazine tube, now having faded out somewhat with general light pitting up and down both the barrel and magazine tube. Around the rear sight are it does show some light vise marks. The receiver and side plates still retains their nice aged mustard yellow patina finish overall with clear and very distinct engraving overall. The stock and forend are both in good condition showing refinish with some wood loss around the tangs, with only minor handing marks on the sides. A very nice looking 1866 saddle ring carbine with a period engraved Nimschke pattern custom engraving overall.
Outstanding Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 11 of 815)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1873Barrel Length: 26 inch roundCaliber: 32 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: Like NewSerial #: 126438ALow Estimate: 18,000High Estimate: 27,500
Outstanding Near New Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
This is an outstanding unused example of a Winchester Model 1873 that was manufactured in 1882. It has the correct Third Model guide rail and dust cover. The factory letter confirms the caliber, special order extra long 26 inch round barrel, plain trigger, and that it was received in the warehouse on September 26, 1883, and shipped the following day in order 7240. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK" and is factory drilled and tapped for a tang-mounted sight. The cartridge elevator has "32 CAL" on the bottom. The barrel is fitted with a Lyman dovetailed beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight and is marked with the two-line address/King's improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight and "32 W.C.F." at the breech. The hammer, lever and buttplate are casehardened, and the remaining surfaces are blue. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock fitted with a crescent buttplate.
Class: Antique
Excellent plus, near new. The rifle retains 99% original blue finish showing a few minor handling marks. The remaining metal surfaces retain 98% plus original case colors. The wood is also excellent plus showing a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. This is an extraordinary example of an antique Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle that would be hard to improve upon.
This is an outstanding unused example of a Winchester Model 1873 that was manufactured in 1882. It has the correct Third Model guide rail and dust cover. The factory letter confirms the caliber, special order extra long 26 inch round barrel, plain trigger, and that it was received in the warehouse on September 26, 1883, and shipped the following day in order 7240. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK" and is factory drilled and tapped for a tang-mounted sight. The cartridge elevator has "32 CAL" on the bottom. The barrel is fitted with a Lyman dovetailed beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight and is marked with the two-line address/King's improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight and "32 W.C.F." at the breech. The hammer, lever and buttplate are casehardened, and the remaining surfaces are blue. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock fitted with a crescent buttplate.
Class: Antique
Excellent plus, near new. The rifle retains 99% original blue finish showing a few minor handling marks. The remaining metal surfaces retain 98% plus original case colors. The wood is also excellent plus showing a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. This is an extraordinary example of an antique Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle that would be hard to improve upon.
Exceptional Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy
Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 12 of 815)
Make: Other - ManufacturerModel: Navy ModelBarrel Length: 8 inch octagonCaliber: 41 VolcanicStock Material: Other - Stock MaterialSerial #: 99Condition: Very Good to ExcellentLow Estimate: 16,000High Estimate: 25,000Other: walnut
Exceptional Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy Pistol
Lever action Navy Pistol with eight inch barrel manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. circa 1855-57. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEW HAVEN. CONN. FEB. 14. 1854" in three lines. Nearly all Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. firearms had the marking stamped on the top barrel flat. (This truly unique specimen is the exception and will display well due to the address placement.) Volcanic firearms with side-marked barrels are rare. The pistol has the distinctive Volcanic ribbed octagon barrel with integral nine-shot magazine, brass (gun metal) frame and loading lever with finger hole. The barrel has a steel blade front sight. A fixed rear sight is mounted in a dovetail on the receiver. The receiver ejection port has a square cut back with semi-circular cut-out on the front. The bolt has a single hook extractor. The barrel, front sight, rear sight, bolt and lever are blued; the receiver has a natural brass finish, and the trigger and lever are color casehardened. The two-piece walnut grips have a high polish piano finish. The serial number, "99", is stamped on the right side of the trigger guard, left side of the frame beneath the grips and on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match.
Class: Antique
Very fine. This pistol is all original and retains 85% plus of the original blue/brown finish on the barrel. The barrel shows minimal wear. The Volcanic markings are crisp and the barrel edges are sharp. Substantial amounts of the nitre blue finish are present on protected areas of the bolt, lever and rear sight. The hammer and trigger retain most of the dove-gray case colors. The brass receiver remains in very fine-excellent condition with a mellow, un-polished patina. The receiver has a few scattered and very minor handling marks but the side plate joints are perfect. The grips are in very fine condition and retain 85% of the original high polish piano finish a few scattered handling marks. This pistol is in exceptional condition for a Volcanic firearm.
Lever action Navy Pistol with eight inch barrel manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. circa 1855-57. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEW HAVEN. CONN. FEB. 14. 1854" in three lines. Nearly all Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. firearms had the marking stamped on the top barrel flat. (This truly unique specimen is the exception and will display well due to the address placement.) Volcanic firearms with side-marked barrels are rare. The pistol has the distinctive Volcanic ribbed octagon barrel with integral nine-shot magazine, brass (gun metal) frame and loading lever with finger hole. The barrel has a steel blade front sight. A fixed rear sight is mounted in a dovetail on the receiver. The receiver ejection port has a square cut back with semi-circular cut-out on the front. The bolt has a single hook extractor. The barrel, front sight, rear sight, bolt and lever are blued; the receiver has a natural brass finish, and the trigger and lever are color casehardened. The two-piece walnut grips have a high polish piano finish. The serial number, "99", is stamped on the right side of the trigger guard, left side of the frame beneath the grips and on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match.
Class: Antique
Very fine. This pistol is all original and retains 85% plus of the original blue/brown finish on the barrel. The barrel shows minimal wear. The Volcanic markings are crisp and the barrel edges are sharp. Substantial amounts of the nitre blue finish are present on protected areas of the bolt, lever and rear sight. The hammer and trigger retain most of the dove-gray case colors. The brass receiver remains in very fine-excellent condition with a mellow, un-polished patina. The receiver has a few scattered and very minor handling marks but the side plate joints are perfect. The grips are in very fine condition and retain 85% of the original high polish piano finish a few scattered handling marks. This pistol is in exceptional condition for a Volcanic firearm.
Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe Rifle with Factory Letter
Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 13 of 815)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1876Barrel Length: 28 inch roundCaliber: 40-60 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 45559Condition: GoodLow Estimate: 6,500High Estimate: 9,500
Identified Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Manufactured in 1884. The two accompanying factory letters (one dated 1993 and the other dated 2003) state that this rifle had a 32 inch octagon barrel in 40-60 caliber (currently shortened to 28 inch), casehardened receiver, set trigger and checkered pistol grip stock 1 inch longer than regular with a 3 1/2 inch drop at center and solid buttplate when it was received in the warehouse on June 1, 1885 and shipped the next day. It has a German silver blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and tang peep sight. The top of the barrel has the two-line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight and "40-60 WCF" at the breech. The left side of the lower tang is marked "2037 XXX S," the upper tang cut-out on the buttstock is marked "S 222[?}, and the inside of the buttplate is marked "2225." Mounted on a highly figured and checkered forearm and pistol grip stock. The grip cap inset is inscribed "Troy/O.," likely Troy, Ohio. The underside of the buttstock is stamped "DALL DEWEESE." Born near Troy, Ohio, William Dallas DeWeese (1857-1928), known as Dall DeWeese, was a horticulturist, big game hunter and conservationist who was an advocate for protecting Alaskan and national wildlife. He moved to Canon City, Colorado, in 1884 to setup a fruit tree nursery. His many accomplishments included excavating a Diplodocus skeleton that now resides at the Denver Museum of Natural History.
Class: Antique
Fine. The shortened barrel and magazine retain 50% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. There is a series of scratches on the magazine. The remaining surfaces retain 40% original case colors. The wood is fine with a refinished buttstock, numerous minor scratches and some blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. A couple small streaks of green are present on the left side of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured in 1884. The two accompanying factory letters (one dated 1993 and the other dated 2003) state that this rifle had a 32 inch octagon barrel in 40-60 caliber (currently shortened to 28 inch), casehardened receiver, set trigger and checkered pistol grip stock 1 inch longer than regular with a 3 1/2 inch drop at center and solid buttplate when it was received in the warehouse on June 1, 1885 and shipped the next day. It has a German silver blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight and tang peep sight. The top of the barrel has the two-line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight and "40-60 WCF" at the breech. The left side of the lower tang is marked "2037 XXX S," the upper tang cut-out on the buttstock is marked "S 222[?}, and the inside of the buttplate is marked "2225." Mounted on a highly figured and checkered forearm and pistol grip stock. The grip cap inset is inscribed "Troy/O.," likely Troy, Ohio. The underside of the buttstock is stamped "DALL DEWEESE." Born near Troy, Ohio, William Dallas DeWeese (1857-1928), known as Dall DeWeese, was a horticulturist, big game hunter and conservationist who was an advocate for protecting Alaskan and national wildlife. He moved to Canon City, Colorado, in 1884 to setup a fruit tree nursery. His many accomplishments included excavating a Diplodocus skeleton that now resides at the Denver Museum of Natural History.
Class: Antique
Fine. The shortened barrel and magazine retain 50% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. There is a series of scratches on the magazine. The remaining surfaces retain 40% original case colors. The wood is fine with a refinished buttstock, numerous minor scratches and some blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. A couple small streaks of green are present on the left side of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.
Winchester - 1873
Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 14 of 815)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 24 inch octagonModel: 1873Caliber: 32Stock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 127972ACondition: FairLow Estimate: 4,500High Estimate: 7,000
Desirable Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
Third Model 1873 manufactured in 1883. Two line address/King's Improvement patent dates on the top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight, "32--CAL" at the breech, serial number on the lower tang and the brass cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL". Dovetailed Lyman folding globe front sight, elevation adjustable rear sporting sight and tang mounted short range peep sight. Single set factory trigger. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate, and mounted with nicely figured multi-point checkered walnut forearm with steel endcap and deluxe highly figured walnut straight grip checkered stock with a crescent buttplate. Marked "XX", "4819" on left side of tang which matches interior stock and buttplate.
Class: Antique
Very good. The rifle retains traces of original blue finish mixed with smooth gray and brown patina. The receiver has hints of original case colors in the protected areas with the balance mostly a silvered-out gray. The hammer, lever and buttplate have a smooth brown patina. The wood is also very good with scattered minor dents, dings and scratches, and for the most part crisp checkering. The toe is cracked and has been reattached with two wood screws through the cleaning rod channel inside the buttstock. The markings remain clear. The action is fine.
Third Model 1873 manufactured in 1883. Two line address/King's Improvement patent dates on the top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight, "32--CAL" at the breech, serial number on the lower tang and the brass cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL". Dovetailed Lyman folding globe front sight, elevation adjustable rear sporting sight and tang mounted short range peep sight. Single set factory trigger. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate, and mounted with nicely figured multi-point checkered walnut forearm with steel endcap and deluxe highly figured walnut straight grip checkered stock with a crescent buttplate. Marked "XX", "4819" on left side of tang which matches interior stock and buttplate.
Class: Antique
Very good. The rifle retains traces of original blue finish mixed with smooth gray and brown patina. The receiver has hints of original case colors in the protected areas with the balance mostly a silvered-out gray. The hammer, lever and buttplate have a smooth brown patina. The wood is also very good with scattered minor dents, dings and scratches, and for the most part crisp checkering. The toe is cracked and has been reattached with two wood screws through the cleaning rod channel inside the buttstock. The markings remain clear. The action is fine.
Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket
Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 15 of 815)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 30 inch roundModel: 1873Caliber: 44 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 571687BCondition: Very Good to ExcellentLow Estimate: 3,750High Estimate: 5,500
Very Fine Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket
Manufactured in 1903 as a third model musket variant. It has an inverted "V" front sight/bayonet lug, folding ladder rear sight and a smooth straight grip stock with crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included). The barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent dates information ahead of the rear sight and "44 CAL" at the breech. The upper tang has the model marking, and the cartridge elevator has the caliber marking.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Very fine. The rifle retains 85% bright original blue finish showing scattered spots of brown on the right side plate. There are limited small patches of minor pitting on other areas of the receiver. 95% of the bright original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The hammer, lever and buttplate retain 70% original case colors. The wood is also very fine showing a few minor gouges and some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured in 1903 as a third model musket variant. It has an inverted "V" front sight/bayonet lug, folding ladder rear sight and a smooth straight grip stock with crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included). The barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent dates information ahead of the rear sight and "44 CAL" at the breech. The upper tang has the model marking, and the cartridge elevator has the caliber marking.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Very fine. The rifle retains 85% bright original blue finish showing scattered spots of brown on the right side plate. There are limited small patches of minor pitting on other areas of the receiver. 95% of the bright original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The hammer, lever and buttplate retain 70% original case colors. The wood is also very fine showing a few minor gouges and some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Full Nickel-Plated Finish
Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 16 of 815)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1873Barrel Length: 20 inch roundCaliber: 44 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 70598Condition: ExcellentLow Estimate: 50,000High Estimate: 80,000
Excellent Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Full Nickel-Plated Finish Lever Action Carbine with Factory Letter
This carbine has the Second Model features which include: screw fastened dust cover rail, dust cover with serrated edges, single upper tang screw and serial number roll-stamped on the lower receiver tang. The carbine is accompanied by a Winchester factory letter which describes this carbine as: "carbine, nickel plated" and states that it was shipped from Winchester on September 14, 1881, with nine other carbines with the same specifications and order number. The carbine has a nickel-plated finish on all exterior and interior components including the three piece jointed steel cleaning rod in the butt trap. The stock and forearm are varnished straight grain American walnut. The carbine has the second style barrel band mounted ahead of the rear sight and screw-retained magazine cap. The barrel has a block style front sight and early, two leaf, folding rear sight with apertures marked "1, 3," and "5". A staple mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The hammer spur has course bordered knurling. The carbine style buttplate has a nickel-plated sliding trapdoor. 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. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped with the "Type 2' marking: "MODEL. 1873.". The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the loading lever and the tang screw. The barrel and cartridge elevator, correctly, lack caliber markings. The assembly number "1697" is stamped on the buttplate, tang and stock inlet.
Class: Antique
Excellent. This carbine is all original and retains 97% of the original nickel-plated finish. Wear is limited to some minor and very limited flaking on the edge of the muzzle and magazine cap and on the left edge of the receiver ejection port. The sides of the barrel bands have some very minor bruises and handling marks. The buttplate heel has some finish loss and light flaking. The buttplate has 85% of the nickel-plated finish remaining. The barrel legend, model designation and serial number are all very sharp. The stock and forearm are both excellent with 95% of the original finish and minimal handling and storage wear. This is a rare and excellent example of a Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with factory documented full nickel-plated finish.
This carbine has the Second Model features which include: screw fastened dust cover rail, dust cover with serrated edges, single upper tang screw and serial number roll-stamped on the lower receiver tang. The carbine is accompanied by a Winchester factory letter which describes this carbine as: "carbine, nickel plated" and states that it was shipped from Winchester on September 14, 1881, with nine other carbines with the same specifications and order number. The carbine has a nickel-plated finish on all exterior and interior components including the three piece jointed steel cleaning rod in the butt trap. The stock and forearm are varnished straight grain American walnut. The carbine has the second style barrel band mounted ahead of the rear sight and screw-retained magazine cap. The barrel has a block style front sight and early, two leaf, folding rear sight with apertures marked "1, 3," and "5". A staple mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The hammer spur has course bordered knurling. The carbine style buttplate has a nickel-plated sliding trapdoor. 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. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped with the "Type 2' marking: "MODEL. 1873.". The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the loading lever and the tang screw. The barrel and cartridge elevator, correctly, lack caliber markings. The assembly number "1697" is stamped on the buttplate, tang and stock inlet.
Class: Antique
Excellent. This carbine is all original and retains 97% of the original nickel-plated finish. Wear is limited to some minor and very limited flaking on the edge of the muzzle and magazine cap and on the left edge of the receiver ejection port. The sides of the barrel bands have some very minor bruises and handling marks. The buttplate heel has some finish loss and light flaking. The buttplate has 85% of the nickel-plated finish remaining. The barrel legend, model designation and serial number are all very sharp. The stock and forearm are both excellent with 95% of the original finish and minimal handling and storage wear. This is a rare and excellent example of a Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with factory documented full nickel-plated finish.
Winchester - 1866
Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 17 of 815)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 24 inch octagonModel: 1866Caliber: 44 RFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 105537Condition: GoodLow Estimate: 27,500High Estimate: 37,500
Very Fine Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Octagon Barrel
This is an very fine example of an original Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle manufactured in 1872 that is equipped with factory sling swivels on the buttstock and forend cap. The Model 1866 was the first firearm to be built under the Winchester name after the New Haven Arms Company changed its name to Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1866. It was a much improved version of the Henry rifle and featured a side loading port, solid magazine tube and a walnut forend that covered the rear of the magazine tube. They were extremely popular on the western frontier in the post-Civil War era and typically saw extremely heavy use. This features a 24 inch octagon barrel with full tubular magazine, fixed front sight and a first pattern, two position adjustable rear sight with the sight tangent marked "1-7". The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS, NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860". The serial number (105537) is marked on the lower tang behind the trigger. The straight grip stock and forearm are varnished walnut. It has a brass forend cap and a brass crescent buttplate with a compartment for a cleaning rod, not included.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Very fine with 40% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel and magazine tube. The exposed barrel flats towards the front of the barrel show more thinning and mixed brown patina. The brass receiver, side plates, forend cap and buttplate are also in very fine condition with an attractive aged patina look. The side plates having not been removed. The screw heads all look to be in very fine condition with only a couple showing some limited signs of having been tightened. The forend and buttstock both are in fine plus condition with a tight metal to wood fit showing only minor handling marks on the sides. There is a small hairline crack visible on each side of the stock, starting at the lower edge of the buttplate right in the location of the at the lower screw area. Mechanically excellent.
This is an very fine example of an original Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle manufactured in 1872 that is equipped with factory sling swivels on the buttstock and forend cap. The Model 1866 was the first firearm to be built under the Winchester name after the New Haven Arms Company changed its name to Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1866. It was a much improved version of the Henry rifle and featured a side loading port, solid magazine tube and a walnut forend that covered the rear of the magazine tube. They were extremely popular on the western frontier in the post-Civil War era and typically saw extremely heavy use. This features a 24 inch octagon barrel with full tubular magazine, fixed front sight and a first pattern, two position adjustable rear sight with the sight tangent marked "1-7". The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS, NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860". The serial number (105537) is marked on the lower tang behind the trigger. The straight grip stock and forearm are varnished walnut. It has a brass forend cap and a brass crescent buttplate with a compartment for a cleaning rod, not included.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Very fine with 40% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel and magazine tube. The exposed barrel flats towards the front of the barrel show more thinning and mixed brown patina. The brass receiver, side plates, forend cap and buttplate are also in very fine condition with an attractive aged patina look. The side plates having not been removed. The screw heads all look to be in very fine condition with only a couple showing some limited signs of having been tightened. The forend and buttstock both are in fine plus condition with a tight metal to wood fit showing only minor handling marks on the sides. There is a small hairline crack visible on each side of the stock, starting at the lower edge of the buttplate right in the location of the at the lower screw area. Mechanically excellent.
Factory Engraved Henry Deluxe Rifle, Serial Number 17
Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 18 of 815)
Make: Other - ManufacturerModel: Henry RifleBarrel Length: 24 inch octagonCaliber: 44 Henry RFStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: OtherSerial #: 17Low Estimate: 240,000High Estimate: 375,000
Extraordinary Documented Historic Early Production Factory Presentation Engraved Silver-Plated New Haven Arms Co. Henry Deluxe Lever Action Rifle, Serial Number 17
Offered here is a first year production (1860) Henry deluxe lever action rifle featuring a factory engraved silver-plated frame. This rifle is identified and pictured in R.L. Wilson's book "Winchester Engraving" on page 15. Wilson links this rifle to Thomas A. McGrath, merchant and prominent citizen of Shelbyville, Kentucky. During the Civil War on August 24, 1864, McGrath and tailor J.H. Masonheimer fought off Confederate guerillas under the direction of local sympathizer Captain David Martin attempting to raid the Shelby County Courthouse for a cache of muskets and ammunition. Martin's failed raid left three of his men dead and McGrath with a slight head wound. McGrath did not live long after the war. He was shot in the back by Private John Lewis, Company E, 13th Heavy Artillery USCT, while attempting to protect his implement shop on May 19, 1865. Private Lewis was found guilty of murder and hung on June 13, 1865. The receiver, upper tang and buttplate heel feature the New Haven Arms factory scroll engraving on a punch dot background and double border. Among the scrollwork on the left side is an arched panel. A similar engraved Henry, which was presented to Major General James G. Blunt, is identified and pictured in “Winchester Engraving” on page 17. The barrel is fitted with a German blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards, and is marked "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT, 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT." The top of the frame has a dovetail slot for a sight. The rifle is not fitted with a sling swivel and sling hook loop which were optional on early production Henry rifles. The brass receiver and crescent buttplate are silver-plated, the barrel and integral 15-shot magazine are blue, and the hammer and lever are casehardened. The stock is well-figured, select grade walnut with a high polish piano finish. The serial number "17" is stamped on top of the barrel at the breech, on the left side of the lower tang, on the buttstock upper tang cut-out, on the three tang screws, on the two buttplate screws and buttplate. Other early production Henry rifles below serial number 20 are known to have been presented to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (serial number 1), U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (serial number 6), W.T. Moyer (serial number 7), Secretary of Navy Gideon Wells (serial number 9), Samuel J. Hoggson, engraver of many of the early Henry rifles (serial number 14) and General James Blunt (serial number 18) and possibly to editor George D. Prentice (serial number 19). These rifles have been well-documented and are surveyed in such books as R.L. Wilson’s “Winchester Engraving” and “Winchester: An American Legend” and Wiley Sword’s “The Historic Henry Rifle.” During the early days of production, New Haven Arms Co. gifted their Henry rifle as a way to court favors from influential individuals. The company made great headway in the city of Louisville, Kentucky, about 30 miles away from Shelbyville. Company salesman William C. Stanton had close ties with pro-Unionist and “Louisville Journal” editor George D. Prentice who cited the Henry “the most beautiful and efficient rifle we ever saw.” The efficiency of the Henry, continued Prentice, allowed one man armed with a Henry to be “equal to fifteen armed with [an] ordinary gun.” William Stanton’s efforts resulted in strong commercial sales in the Louisville region, and area dealerships like John M. Stokes & Son A.B. Semple & Sons advertised the Henry in the “Louisville Journal.” So impressed by the rifle, Prentice became a New Haven Arms Co. sales agent, locating his sales depot in the “Louisville Journal’s” office. By the fall of 1862, New Haven Arms Co. had sold around 900 Henrys with an estimated 280 rifles being purchased by Prentice. An elated Oliver Winchester could now promote the Henry rifle a success.
Class: Antique
Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain 60% plus of original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The frame and buttplate retain 75% plus original silver plating with the balance an attractive aged patina. The stock is also very fine with a professionally repaired wrist break and chip near the toe and some minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent. This is a one-time opportunity to own an early production, factory engraved and silver-plated Henry deluxe rifle that falls into a serial number range of known rifles presented to the most influential members of Civil War era society. Writer is quite familiar with this extraordinary Henry rifle and can attest to its authenticity. Serial number 17 is a must have for the serious American arms collector!
Offered here is a first year production (1860) Henry deluxe lever action rifle featuring a factory engraved silver-plated frame. This rifle is identified and pictured in R.L. Wilson's book "Winchester Engraving" on page 15. Wilson links this rifle to Thomas A. McGrath, merchant and prominent citizen of Shelbyville, Kentucky. During the Civil War on August 24, 1864, McGrath and tailor J.H. Masonheimer fought off Confederate guerillas under the direction of local sympathizer Captain David Martin attempting to raid the Shelby County Courthouse for a cache of muskets and ammunition. Martin's failed raid left three of his men dead and McGrath with a slight head wound. McGrath did not live long after the war. He was shot in the back by Private John Lewis, Company E, 13th Heavy Artillery USCT, while attempting to protect his implement shop on May 19, 1865. Private Lewis was found guilty of murder and hung on June 13, 1865. The receiver, upper tang and buttplate heel feature the New Haven Arms factory scroll engraving on a punch dot background and double border. Among the scrollwork on the left side is an arched panel. A similar engraved Henry, which was presented to Major General James G. Blunt, is identified and pictured in “Winchester Engraving” on page 17. The barrel is fitted with a German blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards, and is marked "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT, 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT." The top of the frame has a dovetail slot for a sight. The rifle is not fitted with a sling swivel and sling hook loop which were optional on early production Henry rifles. The brass receiver and crescent buttplate are silver-plated, the barrel and integral 15-shot magazine are blue, and the hammer and lever are casehardened. The stock is well-figured, select grade walnut with a high polish piano finish. The serial number "17" is stamped on top of the barrel at the breech, on the left side of the lower tang, on the buttstock upper tang cut-out, on the three tang screws, on the two buttplate screws and buttplate. Other early production Henry rifles below serial number 20 are known to have been presented to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (serial number 1), U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (serial number 6), W.T. Moyer (serial number 7), Secretary of Navy Gideon Wells (serial number 9), Samuel J. Hoggson, engraver of many of the early Henry rifles (serial number 14) and General James Blunt (serial number 18) and possibly to editor George D. Prentice (serial number 19). These rifles have been well-documented and are surveyed in such books as R.L. Wilson’s “Winchester Engraving” and “Winchester: An American Legend” and Wiley Sword’s “The Historic Henry Rifle.” During the early days of production, New Haven Arms Co. gifted their Henry rifle as a way to court favors from influential individuals. The company made great headway in the city of Louisville, Kentucky, about 30 miles away from Shelbyville. Company salesman William C. Stanton had close ties with pro-Unionist and “Louisville Journal” editor George D. Prentice who cited the Henry “the most beautiful and efficient rifle we ever saw.” The efficiency of the Henry, continued Prentice, allowed one man armed with a Henry to be “equal to fifteen armed with [an] ordinary gun.” William Stanton’s efforts resulted in strong commercial sales in the Louisville region, and area dealerships like John M. Stokes & Son A.B. Semple & Sons advertised the Henry in the “Louisville Journal.” So impressed by the rifle, Prentice became a New Haven Arms Co. sales agent, locating his sales depot in the “Louisville Journal’s” office. By the fall of 1862, New Haven Arms Co. had sold around 900 Henrys with an estimated 280 rifles being purchased by Prentice. An elated Oliver Winchester could now promote the Henry rifle a success.
Class: Antique
Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain 60% plus of original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The frame and buttplate retain 75% plus original silver plating with the balance an attractive aged patina. The stock is also very fine with a professionally repaired wrist break and chip near the toe and some minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent. This is a one-time opportunity to own an early production, factory engraved and silver-plated Henry deluxe rifle that falls into a serial number range of known rifles presented to the most influential members of Civil War era society. Writer is quite familiar with this extraordinary Henry rifle and can attest to its authenticity. Serial number 17 is a must have for the serious American arms collector!
Desirable Winchester "Double W" Ammunition Display Board
Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 19 of 815)
Make: Other - ManufacturerModel: NoneStock Material: Other - Stock MaterialCondition: OtherLow Estimate: 16,000High Estimate: 25,000
Desirable Winchester "Double W" Ammunition Display Board in Frame
The board is mounted in a 3 inch flat wood frame with glass front , 57 inches wide by 40 inches tall, with a gold painted border around the 48 3/4 inch x 31 1/4 inch green board. Dark green background with gold bordered, red letters reading "WINCHESTER/REPEATING ARMS CO." at the top, "NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A." at the bottom with gold lettered "NEW YORK" and "SAN FRANCISCO" underneath at each end. The upper center vignette has two hunters in a wooded scene inspecting a dead bear with their Winchester rifles leaning against a log next to them, flanked by a white banner with red letters reading "REPEATING RIFLES" on the left and "AMMUNITION" on the right. The center of the board between the "W"s is a listing of the products on display. There is a flying mallard on the left and a moose head on the right. The display consists of almost 200 various cartridges and shotgun shells and nine tins of primers, each described below in white letters. The back has a sticker which reads "PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS/of the/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co/PLEASE HANG IN A PROMINENT PLACE" and is stenciled "No 283".
Class: Other
Fine as custom glassed in. There is a small amount of turning up on the lower left hand side and scattered speckled flaking of the dark green background paper. The gold frame is discoloring. The colors remain vibrant. The outer custom framing is very well made and is excellent.
The board is mounted in a 3 inch flat wood frame with glass front , 57 inches wide by 40 inches tall, with a gold painted border around the 48 3/4 inch x 31 1/4 inch green board. Dark green background with gold bordered, red letters reading "WINCHESTER/REPEATING ARMS CO." at the top, "NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A." at the bottom with gold lettered "NEW YORK" and "SAN FRANCISCO" underneath at each end. The upper center vignette has two hunters in a wooded scene inspecting a dead bear with their Winchester rifles leaning against a log next to them, flanked by a white banner with red letters reading "REPEATING RIFLES" on the left and "AMMUNITION" on the right. The center of the board between the "W"s is a listing of the products on display. There is a flying mallard on the left and a moose head on the right. The display consists of almost 200 various cartridges and shotgun shells and nine tins of primers, each described below in white letters. The back has a sticker which reads "PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS/of the/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co/PLEASE HANG IN A PROMINENT PLACE" and is stenciled "No 283".
Class: Other
Fine as custom glassed in. There is a small amount of turning up on the lower left hand side and scattered speckled flaking of the dark green background paper. The gold frame is discoloring. The colors remain vibrant. The outer custom framing is very well made and is excellent.
Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with Factory Lette
Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 20 of 815)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1885-RifleBarrel Length: 30 inch octagonCaliber: 38-55Stock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 88255Condition: Very Good to ExcellentLow Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
Winchester Deluxe Model 1885 Single Shot High Wall Rifle with Factory Letter
The accompanying factory letter states that this rifle originally was fitted with a No. 3, 30 inch octagon barrel in 32-40 (currently fitted with a No. 3, 30 inch octagon barrel in .38-55), single set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, sporting leaf and mid-range sights (currently fitted with globe front, folding ladder rear and tang peep sights) and hard rubber shotgun buttplate when it was received in the warehouse on October 4, 1904. It was shipped on October 6, 1904, and the letter lists a repaired and returned dated of October 17, 1908. The barrel has the two-line address and "38-55" markings on the top flat, and the lower tang has the patent date and serial number. Mounted on highly figured and checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with ebony forend insert and hard rubber factory grip cap.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Very fine as rebarreled. The rifle retains 85% original blue finish thinning to a brown. The refinished wood is also very fine with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.
The accompanying factory letter states that this rifle originally was fitted with a No. 3, 30 inch octagon barrel in 32-40 (currently fitted with a No. 3, 30 inch octagon barrel in .38-55), single set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, sporting leaf and mid-range sights (currently fitted with globe front, folding ladder rear and tang peep sights) and hard rubber shotgun buttplate when it was received in the warehouse on October 4, 1904. It was shipped on October 6, 1904, and the letter lists a repaired and returned dated of October 17, 1908. The barrel has the two-line address and "38-55" markings on the top flat, and the lower tang has the patent date and serial number. Mounted on highly figured and checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with ebony forend insert and hard rubber factory grip cap.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Very fine as rebarreled. The rifle retains 85% original blue finish thinning to a brown. The refinished wood is also very fine with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.
Special Order Winchester Model 1885 Rifle with Factory Letter
Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 21 of 815)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 28 inch part octagonModel: 1885-RifleCaliber: 32-40Stock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 80631Condition: ExcellentLow Estimate: 5,500High Estimate: 8,000
Exceptional Documented Winchester Model 1885 Single Shot High Wall Rifle with Desirable Extra Length Half Octagon Barrel and Factory Letter
Manufactured in 1898 with a rare special order part octagon barrel. According to Winchester expert George Madis, "The part-round barrel is a rare feature; only one of each 27 rifles shipped had this feature." The accompanying factory letter confirms the caliber, barrel length, No. 3 half octagon barrel and plain trigger. It was shipped on March 10, 1898. It also has combination Beach front, elevation adjustable rear and Lyman tang peep sights, a barrel with the two-line address and "32-40" markings on the top flat, casehardened receiver and a lower tang marked with the patent date and serial number. Mounted on a plain pistol grip stock with ebony forend insert and crescent buttplate.
Class: Antique
Excellent. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish, and the remaining surfaces retain 90% plus original case colors. The wood is also excellent with some minor pressure dents and scratches and retaining most of the finish. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured in 1898 with a rare special order part octagon barrel. According to Winchester expert George Madis, "The part-round barrel is a rare feature; only one of each 27 rifles shipped had this feature." The accompanying factory letter confirms the caliber, barrel length, No. 3 half octagon barrel and plain trigger. It was shipped on March 10, 1898. It also has combination Beach front, elevation adjustable rear and Lyman tang peep sights, a barrel with the two-line address and "32-40" markings on the top flat, casehardened receiver and a lower tang marked with the patent date and serial number. Mounted on a plain pistol grip stock with ebony forend insert and crescent buttplate.
Class: Antique
Excellent. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish, and the remaining surfaces retain 90% plus original case colors. The wood is also excellent with some minor pressure dents and scratches and retaining most of the finish. Mechanically excellent.
Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Rifle
Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 22 of 815)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1894-RifleBarrel Length: 26 inch roundCaliber: 30 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 7211Condition: ExcellentLow Estimate: 55,000High Estimate: 85,000
First Year Production Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Extremely Rare Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter
Offered here is an exceedingly rare example of a first year production (1894) special order deluxe version of the most successful lever action rifle in history, the Winchester Model 1894. John Moses Browning's design has scarcely been changed between 1894 and today. It is one of about 155 Model 1894s built with a casehardened receiver. It is believed that only 16 of the 155 were deluxe versions such as this example. The accompanying two factory letters confirm the caliber, round barrel, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman Jack front sight, half magazine and casehardened receiver. It was received in the warehouse on September 14, 1895, and shipped the same day. The top of the barrel has the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "30 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/patent marking. The stock pistol grip has a hard rubber cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." The first year production four digit serial number is stamped across the front edge of the receiver bottom. The barrel, bolt and loading gate are blue. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are casehardened.
Class: Antique
Excellent. The barrel and magazine tube retain 90% of the original slightly faded blue. The remaining metal surfaces retain 95% original case colors. The wood is very fine with a number of minor handling marks and a minor chip missing at the toe. There are a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This first year production special order deluxe Model 1894 rifle would be a great addition to any antique Winchester lever action firearm collection.
Offered here is an exceedingly rare example of a first year production (1894) special order deluxe version of the most successful lever action rifle in history, the Winchester Model 1894. John Moses Browning's design has scarcely been changed between 1894 and today. It is one of about 155 Model 1894s built with a casehardened receiver. It is believed that only 16 of the 155 were deluxe versions such as this example. The accompanying two factory letters confirm the caliber, round barrel, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman Jack front sight, half magazine and casehardened receiver. It was received in the warehouse on September 14, 1895, and shipped the same day. The top of the barrel has the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "30 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/patent marking. The stock pistol grip has a hard rubber cap embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." The first year production four digit serial number is stamped across the front edge of the receiver bottom. The barrel, bolt and loading gate are blue. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are casehardened.
Class: Antique
Excellent. The barrel and magazine tube retain 90% of the original slightly faded blue. The remaining metal surfaces retain 95% original case colors. The wood is very fine with a number of minor handling marks and a minor chip missing at the toe. There are a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This first year production special order deluxe Model 1894 rifle would be a great addition to any antique Winchester lever action firearm collection.
Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle Factory Letter
Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 23 of 815)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 26 inchModel: 1876Caliber: 40-60 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 47388Condition: GoodLow Estimate: 8,500High Estimate: 13,000
Fine Special Order Casehardened Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Verification
This is a fine example of a documented Deluxe Winchester "Centennial Model" 1876 Sporting Rifle with Cody Firearms Records Office letter. The letter describes this rifle, as: "Rifle, Caliber: 40/60, Barrel Type: Octagon, Barrel Length: 26 inches, Trigger: Plain, Checkered stock, Pistol grip", and "Casehardened". The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on September 24, 1885. This rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The full octagon barrel has a steel "Rocky Mountain" front sight blade and standard, folding leaf, rear sight marked "1876" on the top of the leaf. A Lyman Folding Combination Sight with peep is mounted on the receiver tang. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trap door. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, deluxe, fancy grade walnut with Winchester "Style H" checkering and a piano finish. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The top barrel flat 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. "CAL. 40-60" is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. "40-60" is stamped in script numerals across the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped in tiny numerals across the lower tang between the loading latch and the tang screw. The barrel, magazine, dust cover and loading gate are blued and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened.
Class: Antique
Fine. The rifle is all original and retains 40% plus of the original blue and color casehardened finish overall. The blue finish on the barrel, magazine and dust cover has mostly aged to a blue/brown patina. The finish has flaked on the left side of the barrel and magazine ahead of the barrel band. The top of the barrel has scattered spots of age discoloration. The Winchester legend and caliber designation are crisp. The loading gate has 50% of the niter blue finish. The casehardened finish on the forearm cap, receiver, hammer and lever has faded to a smooth, mottled, gary patina. Significant amounts of the case colors remain in protected areas. The buttplate, typically, shows more wear than the other casehardened components and has aged to a mottled, dark gray patina. The highly figured, deluxe walnut stock and forearm remain in fine overall condition and retain much of the original piano finish with sharp checkering and only a few insignificant handling marks. This is a fine example of a scarce and fully documented deluxe Winchester Centennial Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle.
This is a fine example of a documented Deluxe Winchester "Centennial Model" 1876 Sporting Rifle with Cody Firearms Records Office letter. The letter describes this rifle, as: "Rifle, Caliber: 40/60, Barrel Type: Octagon, Barrel Length: 26 inches, Trigger: Plain, Checkered stock, Pistol grip", and "Casehardened". The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on September 24, 1885. This rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The full octagon barrel has a steel "Rocky Mountain" front sight blade and standard, folding leaf, rear sight marked "1876" on the top of the leaf. A Lyman Folding Combination Sight with peep is mounted on the receiver tang. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trap door. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, deluxe, fancy grade walnut with Winchester "Style H" checkering and a piano finish. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The top barrel flat 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. "CAL. 40-60" is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. "40-60" is stamped in script numerals across the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped in tiny numerals across the lower tang between the loading latch and the tang screw. The barrel, magazine, dust cover and loading gate are blued and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened.
Class: Antique
Fine. The rifle is all original and retains 40% plus of the original blue and color casehardened finish overall. The blue finish on the barrel, magazine and dust cover has mostly aged to a blue/brown patina. The finish has flaked on the left side of the barrel and magazine ahead of the barrel band. The top of the barrel has scattered spots of age discoloration. The Winchester legend and caliber designation are crisp. The loading gate has 50% of the niter blue finish. The casehardened finish on the forearm cap, receiver, hammer and lever has faded to a smooth, mottled, gary patina. Significant amounts of the case colors remain in protected areas. The buttplate, typically, shows more wear than the other casehardened components and has aged to a mottled, dark gray patina. The highly figured, deluxe walnut stock and forearm remain in fine overall condition and retain much of the original piano finish with sharp checkering and only a few insignificant handling marks. This is a fine example of a scarce and fully documented deluxe Winchester Centennial Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle.
Winchester Model 1901 Lever Action 10 Gauge Shotgun
Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 24 of 815)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1901Barrel Length: 30 inch roundCaliber: 10Stock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 78141Condition: ExcellentLow Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
Exceptional Winchester Model 1901 Lever Action 10 Gauge Shotgun
Manufactured in 1916. Single bead sight, choked full and 3 inch chamber. The left side of the barrel has the two-line address/patent dates followed by "MODEL 01. 10 GA". The left side of the frame has the ''WRA CO." logo and the upper tang is marked "REG.IN U.S. PAT. OFF/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK-". Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Excellent with 98% plus of the bright original blue finish, scattered small dings, very clear markings and sharp edges. The wood is excellent with some scattered small handling marks and a small gouge on the right slab near the forend tip. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured in 1916. Single bead sight, choked full and 3 inch chamber. The left side of the barrel has the two-line address/patent dates followed by "MODEL 01. 10 GA". The left side of the frame has the ''WRA CO." logo and the upper tang is marked "REG.IN U.S. PAT. OFF/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK-". Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Excellent with 98% plus of the bright original blue finish, scattered small dings, very clear markings and sharp edges. The wood is excellent with some scattered small handling marks and a small gouge on the right slab near the forend tip. Mechanically excellent.
Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Fancy Scarce And Documented
Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 25 of 815)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 28 inch roundModel: 1895Caliber: 30 U.S.Stock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 48867Condition: Very Good to ExcellentLow Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 10,000
Scarce Documented Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Fancy Lever Action Rifle
The letter describes the features as: "Rifle, 30 caliber" and "Fancy checkered stock". The letter further states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on April 3, 1903 and returned to the warehouse for repair in August 1905 and September 1906. The rifle has the 28-inch round barrel that was standard for caliber .30 Army rifles. This barrel is roll-stamped with the caliber designation "30 U.S." on the top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver; this designation and the fact that the rifle was manufactured in 1905 indicates it is chambered for the desirable .30-03 cartridge. The barrel has a braised, ramp front sight base with brass sight blade and a standard, sporting style, rear sight with serrated edges and screw-adjustable center insert. A Lyman adjustable receiver sight with extended locking lever is mounted on the left side of the receiver. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines just behind the rear sight. The left side of the receiver is roll-stamped with the second style Winchester legend with the "JAN. 25.98" two-line legend. The side of the rear sight is marked: "LYMAN". The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1895/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK" in three lines. The serial number, "48867", is stamped across the bottom of the lower tang between the tang screws. The barrel, receiver, rear sight and lever have the Winchester charcoal blue finish. The bolt and trigger have a high polish blue finish. The hammer and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are deluxe, highly figured, fancy grade walnut with Winchester "Style H" checkering and a high polish piano finish. The forearm tip has an ebony insert. The Winchester Model 1895 receiver was designed to handle high power cartridges, and the distinctive box magazine allowed the use of modern pointed bullets. Model 1895 rifles chambered for the .30-03 cartridge (30 Army) are particularly desirable. Model 1895 rifles with deluxe, fancy grade checkered stocks and forearms are scarce.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Very fine. This rifle is all original and retains 85% plus of the original blue finish. The barrel has 90% plus of the blue finish with the exception of a two-inch area on the top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight where the blue has thinned slightly. The finish on the top and upper right side of the receiver show handling wear, and there are some scattered patches of flaking on the sides and top of the lever. The bolt and trigger retain nearly all of the high polish blue. The hammer has nearly all of the muted case colors. The crescent buttplate shows typical handling wear and has a silver-gray patina with some rust and age discoloration on the heel and toe. The barrel and receiver markings are extremely sharp. The highly figured walnut stock and forearm are in very fine-excellent condition. There is some finish loss and what appears to be an old repair on the right stock wrist between the checkered panel and the edge of the receiver. The balance of the stock and forearm retain nearly all of the original piano finish. The checkered panels show minimal handling wear. This is a very fine example of a scarce Winchester Model 1895 Fancy Sporting Rifle chambered for the desirable .30-03 cartridge.
The letter describes the features as: "Rifle, 30 caliber" and "Fancy checkered stock". The letter further states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on April 3, 1903 and returned to the warehouse for repair in August 1905 and September 1906. The rifle has the 28-inch round barrel that was standard for caliber .30 Army rifles. This barrel is roll-stamped with the caliber designation "30 U.S." on the top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver; this designation and the fact that the rifle was manufactured in 1905 indicates it is chambered for the desirable .30-03 cartridge. The barrel has a braised, ramp front sight base with brass sight blade and a standard, sporting style, rear sight with serrated edges and screw-adjustable center insert. A Lyman adjustable receiver sight with extended locking lever is mounted on the left side of the receiver. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines just behind the rear sight. The left side of the receiver is roll-stamped with the second style Winchester legend with the "JAN. 25.98" two-line legend. The side of the rear sight is marked: "LYMAN". The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1895/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK" in three lines. The serial number, "48867", is stamped across the bottom of the lower tang between the tang screws. The barrel, receiver, rear sight and lever have the Winchester charcoal blue finish. The bolt and trigger have a high polish blue finish. The hammer and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are deluxe, highly figured, fancy grade walnut with Winchester "Style H" checkering and a high polish piano finish. The forearm tip has an ebony insert. The Winchester Model 1895 receiver was designed to handle high power cartridges, and the distinctive box magazine allowed the use of modern pointed bullets. Model 1895 rifles chambered for the .30-03 cartridge (30 Army) are particularly desirable. Model 1895 rifles with deluxe, fancy grade checkered stocks and forearms are scarce.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Very fine. This rifle is all original and retains 85% plus of the original blue finish. The barrel has 90% plus of the blue finish with the exception of a two-inch area on the top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight where the blue has thinned slightly. The finish on the top and upper right side of the receiver show handling wear, and there are some scattered patches of flaking on the sides and top of the lever. The bolt and trigger retain nearly all of the high polish blue. The hammer has nearly all of the muted case colors. The crescent buttplate shows typical handling wear and has a silver-gray patina with some rust and age discoloration on the heel and toe. The barrel and receiver markings are extremely sharp. The highly figured walnut stock and forearm are in very fine-excellent condition. There is some finish loss and what appears to be an old repair on the right stock wrist between the checkered panel and the edge of the receiver. The balance of the stock and forearm retain nearly all of the original piano finish. The checkered panels show minimal handling wear. This is a very fine example of a scarce Winchester Model 1895 Fancy Sporting Rifle chambered for the desirable .30-03 cartridge.
