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Exceptional Documented Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot # 3000 (Sale Order: 1 of 874)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 20 inch roundModel: 1866Caliber: 44 RFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 165574Condition: Very Good to ExcellentLow Estimate: 30,000High Estimate: 45,000
Exceptional Documented Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter
This Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine has a factory letter that describes it as "Type: Carbine" and states that the serial number was applied on July 12, 1886, the carbine was received in the warehouse on July 21, 1886, and shipped on May 7, 1887. This Fourth Model carbine has a single upper tang screw and has the serial number stamped in script numerals on the lower tang behind the lever latch. The barrel has the second style upper band. A steel block front sight is located immediately behind the upper barrel band. The carbine has the late style folding leaf rear sight marked "1873" at the top of the leaf. The magazine has the late threaded cap with retaining screw. A staple-mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The late, indented loading port is retained by a single screw. The hammer spur has fine knurling enclosed in a decorative border. The stock has a steel carbine/musket style buttplate with sliding trapdoor. The butt trap contains a three-piece, jointed, steel cleaning rod. The barrel, magazine and barrel bands have the Winchester charcoal blue finish. The loading gate is a fiery niter blue. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The right side of the brass receiver is hand-stamped: "L&W BC/CO" in two lines below the hammer. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The first line of the legend uses serif letters, and the second line is stamped in block letters. "44 CAL" is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The bottom of the cartridge elevator is roll-stamped: "44 CAL." in script letters and numerals. Caliber markings on carbine barrels and cartridge elevators are rare and usually only encountered on carbines with serial numbers above 160,000.
Class: Antique
Exceptionally fine. This carbine is all original and retains 85% plus of the bright original blue and finish overall. Wear is limited to some thinning on the top of the barrel behind the rear sight and some scattered age spotting. The barrel bands have 60% of the blue finish with high point wear on the sides. The barrel legend and caliber markings are crisp. The brass receiver is in excellent condition with near perfect side-plate joints, minimal handling wear and a very attractive, un-polished patina. All markings are sharp. The loading gate retains 80% of the original niter blue finish. The hammer shows some cycling wear on the right side, and the bottom of the lever shows suggestions of silvering. The hammer, lever and trigger retain 60% of the muted case colors. The case colors on the buttplate have aged to a mottled brown patina with light pitting on the toe and heel. The stock and forearm remain in very fine condition with most of the original oil finish remaining. Wear is limited to scattered minor handling and storage marks. This is a top condition example of a Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine.
This Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine has a factory letter that describes it as "Type: Carbine" and states that the serial number was applied on July 12, 1886, the carbine was received in the warehouse on July 21, 1886, and shipped on May 7, 1887. This Fourth Model carbine has a single upper tang screw and has the serial number stamped in script numerals on the lower tang behind the lever latch. The barrel has the second style upper band. A steel block front sight is located immediately behind the upper barrel band. The carbine has the late style folding leaf rear sight marked "1873" at the top of the leaf. The magazine has the late threaded cap with retaining screw. A staple-mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The late, indented loading port is retained by a single screw. The hammer spur has fine knurling enclosed in a decorative border. The stock has a steel carbine/musket style buttplate with sliding trapdoor. The butt trap contains a three-piece, jointed, steel cleaning rod. The barrel, magazine and barrel bands have the Winchester charcoal blue finish. The loading gate is a fiery niter blue. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The right side of the brass receiver is hand-stamped: "L&W BC/CO" in two lines below the hammer. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The first line of the legend uses serif letters, and the second line is stamped in block letters. "44 CAL" is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. The bottom of the cartridge elevator is roll-stamped: "44 CAL." in script letters and numerals. Caliber markings on carbine barrels and cartridge elevators are rare and usually only encountered on carbines with serial numbers above 160,000.
Class: Antique
Exceptionally fine. This carbine is all original and retains 85% plus of the bright original blue and finish overall. Wear is limited to some thinning on the top of the barrel behind the rear sight and some scattered age spotting. The barrel bands have 60% of the blue finish with high point wear on the sides. The barrel legend and caliber markings are crisp. The brass receiver is in excellent condition with near perfect side-plate joints, minimal handling wear and a very attractive, un-polished patina. All markings are sharp. The loading gate retains 80% of the original niter blue finish. The hammer shows some cycling wear on the right side, and the bottom of the lever shows suggestions of silvering. The hammer, lever and trigger retain 60% of the muted case colors. The case colors on the buttplate have aged to a mottled brown patina with light pitting on the toe and heel. The stock and forearm remain in very fine condition with most of the original oil finish remaining. Wear is limited to scattered minor handling and storage marks. This is a top condition example of a Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine.
Rare Documented Special Order Deluxe First Model Winchester 1873
Lot # 3001 (Sale Order: 2 of 874)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 28 inch octagonModel: 1873Caliber: 44-40 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: Very GoodSerial #: 6898Low Estimate: 35,000High Estimate: 47,500
Rare Documented Special Order Deluxe First Model Winchester 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Nickel-Plated Receiver and Factory Letter
Special order Winchester Model 1873 rifle manufactured in 1875. This rifle has the First Model receiver with grooved dust cover guides and dust cover with checkered oval finger grip. The rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that describes this Model 1873 as: "Rifle, 28-inch Octagon barrel, Set trigger, Checkered stock with xxx wood" and "Nickel Receiver". The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on September 3, 1875. The rifle has a blued barrel, full length magazine and trigger with fire blue loading gate and casehardened forearm cap, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate. The receiver, dust cover and cartridge elevator are nickel-plated. The stock and forearm are highly figured, deluxe, 3x, fancy grain walnut with a satin finish and early 16-18 line Winchester factory checkering. The special order, 28-inch octagon barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and a buckhorn rear sight with fixed sighting notch and four notch elevator marked "1 1/2, 2, 2 1/2" and "3" on the left side. The rifle has a single set-trigger. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. 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. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "MODEL. 1873." in fancy letters. The serial number is stamped in script numerals between the lever latch and the rear tang screw. There are, correctly, no caliber markings on the barrel or cartridge elevator.
Class: Antique
Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain 60% of the original blue finish with light edge wear and small scattered spots of age discoloration. The Winchester legend is crisp. The case colors on the forearm cap, hammer and lever have faded to a mottled gray-brown with 40% of the original finish remaining. The buttplate has a dark brown patina with scattered age discoloration. The receiver, dust cover and cartridge elevator retain 70% of the nickel-plated finish with light-moderate handling wear on contact points. The loading gate retains about 50% of the fire blue finish. The 3x, fancy grain walnut stock and forearm are all in fine condition. The satin finish has a dark age patina with scattered minor handling marks. The checkered panels have light-moderate handling wear and remain in very good overall condition. This is a very good example of a desirable, early production First Model 1873 Winchester rifle with extremely rare nickel-plated receiver and other special order features.
Special order Winchester Model 1873 rifle manufactured in 1875. This rifle has the First Model receiver with grooved dust cover guides and dust cover with checkered oval finger grip. The rifle is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that describes this Model 1873 as: "Rifle, 28-inch Octagon barrel, Set trigger, Checkered stock with xxx wood" and "Nickel Receiver". The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on September 3, 1875. The rifle has a blued barrel, full length magazine and trigger with fire blue loading gate and casehardened forearm cap, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate. The receiver, dust cover and cartridge elevator are nickel-plated. The stock and forearm are highly figured, deluxe, 3x, fancy grain walnut with a satin finish and early 16-18 line Winchester factory checkering. The special order, 28-inch octagon barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and a buckhorn rear sight with fixed sighting notch and four notch elevator marked "1 1/2, 2, 2 1/2" and "3" on the left side. The rifle has a single set-trigger. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. 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. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "MODEL. 1873." in fancy letters. The serial number is stamped in script numerals between the lever latch and the rear tang screw. There are, correctly, no caliber markings on the barrel or cartridge elevator.
Class: Antique
Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain 60% of the original blue finish with light edge wear and small scattered spots of age discoloration. The Winchester legend is crisp. The case colors on the forearm cap, hammer and lever have faded to a mottled gray-brown with 40% of the original finish remaining. The buttplate has a dark brown patina with scattered age discoloration. The receiver, dust cover and cartridge elevator retain 70% of the nickel-plated finish with light-moderate handling wear on contact points. The loading gate retains about 50% of the fire blue finish. The 3x, fancy grain walnut stock and forearm are all in fine condition. The satin finish has a dark age patina with scattered minor handling marks. The checkered panels have light-moderate handling wear and remain in very good overall condition. This is a very good example of a desirable, early production First Model 1873 Winchester rifle with extremely rare nickel-plated receiver and other special order features.
Documented U.S. Contract New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action R
Lot # 3002 (Sale Order: 3 of 874)
Make: Other - ManufacturerBarrel Length: 24 InchModel: Henry RifleCaliber: 44 Henry RFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 7108Condition: FairLow Estimate: 30,000High Estimate: 45,000
Documented U.S. Contract New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle
Henry Rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. as part of the Ordnance Department order for 500 Henry rifles on April 7, 1865. The serial number of this rifle is listed in the serial numbers of Henry rifles reported by Companies B, C, I, H, and K of the 3rd Regiment U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry (VVI) in 1865 ("The Historic Henry Rifle" by Wiley Sword, page 75). In April and May 1865, the Ordnance Department purchased 627 Henry rifles to arm the 3rd VVI. The 3rd VVI was one of four infantry regiments recruited from discharged veterans in 1864-65 to serve as an elite infantry corps under Major General Winfield Scott Hancock. These regiments were armed with Henry, Spencer and Sharps rifles. In addition to a substantial enlistment bonus, volunteers for the VVI regiments were allowed to retain their issue rifles when mustered out of service. The Civil War ended before the VVI regiments saw any significant action. The 627 Henry rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in April-May 1865 and the 1100 Henry rifles procured to arm the 1st District of Columbia Cavalry Regiment (1st DC Cavalry) in 1863 and 1864 were the only Henry rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department during the Civil War. Only the 800 rifles ordered for the 1st D.C. Cavalry on December 30, 1863, were marked with Ordnance final inspection marks. This rifle has the distinctive brass receiver and octagon barrel with integral 15-shot magazine which identify Henry rifles. The rifle has the late production features which include: (1) nickel-silver, square back front sight blade, (2) folding leaf rear sight with elevation bar stop screw and "900" mark below the center notch, (3) large diameter brass magazine follower, (4) beveled magazine follower slot, (5) sling swivel on the left side of the stock and screw-fastened loop for sling hook on the left side of the barrel, (6) brass buttplate with sharp pointed heel and (7) large, second style, New Haven Arms Co., legend that uses all serif letters. In addition to the distinctive brass receiver and buttplate, this rifle originally had a blued barrel/magazine with casehardened, hammer, trigger and lever. The stock is straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The hammer has coarse, border-less knurling. The buttplate has a hinged trapdoor. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "HENRY'S PATENT OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN. CT" in two lines with serif letters ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is located: (1) on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver, (2) on the left side of the lower receiver tang beneath the stock, (3) in the upper tang inlet of the stock and (4) on the inside of the buttplate. All of the visible serial numbers match. The late style cap screws on the buttplate and tang are, correctly, not marked with the rifle serial number. The "H" inspection mark of B. Tyler Henry is stamped on the lower tang between the lever latch and rear tang screw. A tiny "J.T." Ordnance sub-inspection mark is stamped on the left side of the stock wrist. This mark is the only Ordnance inspection mark found on the Henry rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in 1865.
Class: Antique
Very good plus. The rifle is nearly all original. However, the barrel magazine, hammer, lever and trigger are all bright leaving these components with a silver-gray patina. The barrel surfaces are generally smooth with traces of light pitting near the muzzle. The rear sight is in very good condition with sharp markings. The New Haven Arms Co. legend and serial number are crisp. The very fine brass receiver remains in very fine condition with perfect side plate joints, very little handling wear and an attractive looking patina. The brass buttplate is also in very fine condition with some very fine scratches on the toe and heel. The walnut stock is very fine with minimal handling wear and has most of the original oil finish with an excellent "bump" visible under the swivel. The tiny Ordnance sub-inspection mark on the left wrist is crisp and fully legible. This is a nice documented U.S. 2nd Contract Henry rifle.
Henry Rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. as part of the Ordnance Department order for 500 Henry rifles on April 7, 1865. The serial number of this rifle is listed in the serial numbers of Henry rifles reported by Companies B, C, I, H, and K of the 3rd Regiment U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry (VVI) in 1865 ("The Historic Henry Rifle" by Wiley Sword, page 75). In April and May 1865, the Ordnance Department purchased 627 Henry rifles to arm the 3rd VVI. The 3rd VVI was one of four infantry regiments recruited from discharged veterans in 1864-65 to serve as an elite infantry corps under Major General Winfield Scott Hancock. These regiments were armed with Henry, Spencer and Sharps rifles. In addition to a substantial enlistment bonus, volunteers for the VVI regiments were allowed to retain their issue rifles when mustered out of service. The Civil War ended before the VVI regiments saw any significant action. The 627 Henry rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in April-May 1865 and the 1100 Henry rifles procured to arm the 1st District of Columbia Cavalry Regiment (1st DC Cavalry) in 1863 and 1864 were the only Henry rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department during the Civil War. Only the 800 rifles ordered for the 1st D.C. Cavalry on December 30, 1863, were marked with Ordnance final inspection marks. This rifle has the distinctive brass receiver and octagon barrel with integral 15-shot magazine which identify Henry rifles. The rifle has the late production features which include: (1) nickel-silver, square back front sight blade, (2) folding leaf rear sight with elevation bar stop screw and "900" mark below the center notch, (3) large diameter brass magazine follower, (4) beveled magazine follower slot, (5) sling swivel on the left side of the stock and screw-fastened loop for sling hook on the left side of the barrel, (6) brass buttplate with sharp pointed heel and (7) large, second style, New Haven Arms Co., legend that uses all serif letters. In addition to the distinctive brass receiver and buttplate, this rifle originally had a blued barrel/magazine with casehardened, hammer, trigger and lever. The stock is straight grain American walnut with a varnish finish. The hammer has coarse, border-less knurling. The buttplate has a hinged trapdoor. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "HENRY'S PATENT OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN. CT" in two lines with serif letters ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is located: (1) on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver, (2) on the left side of the lower receiver tang beneath the stock, (3) in the upper tang inlet of the stock and (4) on the inside of the buttplate. All of the visible serial numbers match. The late style cap screws on the buttplate and tang are, correctly, not marked with the rifle serial number. The "H" inspection mark of B. Tyler Henry is stamped on the lower tang between the lever latch and rear tang screw. A tiny "J.T." Ordnance sub-inspection mark is stamped on the left side of the stock wrist. This mark is the only Ordnance inspection mark found on the Henry rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in 1865.
Class: Antique
Very good plus. The rifle is nearly all original. However, the barrel magazine, hammer, lever and trigger are all bright leaving these components with a silver-gray patina. The barrel surfaces are generally smooth with traces of light pitting near the muzzle. The rear sight is in very good condition with sharp markings. The New Haven Arms Co. legend and serial number are crisp. The very fine brass receiver remains in very fine condition with perfect side plate joints, very little handling wear and an attractive looking patina. The brass buttplate is also in very fine condition with some very fine scratches on the toe and heel. The walnut stock is very fine with minimal handling wear and has most of the original oil finish with an excellent "bump" visible under the swivel. The tiny Ordnance sub-inspection mark on the left wrist is crisp and fully legible. This is a nice documented U.S. 2nd Contract Henry rifle.
Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Rifle
Lot # 3003 (Sale Order: 4 of 874)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1894Barrel Length: 26 inch part octagonCaliber: 30 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: OtherSerial #: 31719Low Estimate: 20,000High Estimate: 30,000
Desirable Factory Engraved Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Specially Requested Engraved Crest and Factory Letter
The factory letter lists this fascinating rifle as .30 caliber, 1/2 octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman sights, no rear sight dovetail, 1/2 magazine, takedown, extra light, $2.00 engraving, "customer engraving (design)," and indicates it was received in the warehouse and shipped on December 13, 1898, in order number 15369 and returned and repaired on September 28, 1901, work order number 11965. The copy of the factory ledger also notes that it was engraved with a crest which is a rarity on factory engraved Winchesters. The receiver has beautiful scrollwork throughout (style 10 engraving on the right) and details crest consisting of a collared demi-dog dexter with three separate flowers (appear to be tulips) over a torse suspended above the dog's head and the motto "SEMPER PARATUS" in a banner below the dog. The crest is centered in a round panel. This panel contains a deer scene on multiple Model 1894 rifles shown in "Winchester Engraving" by R.L. Wilson. The finely detailed engraving may have been done by John Ulrich but is unsigned. Regardless, it is certainly the quality of the work of a very talented engraver. Semper Paratus, meaning "Always Ready/Prepared," has been the motto of several families, a variety of civilian organizations such as fire departments, and multiple military organizations, including the U.S. 24th Infantry Regiment (a "Buffalo Soldier" unit that fought in the Spanish-American War including the Battle of San Juan Hill the same year this rifle was manufactured), U.S. 16th Infantry Regiment (also combatants at San Juan Hill), and the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service starting in 1896. The latter evolved into the modern Coast Guard which still uses the motto. The rifle has a beaded Lyman blade front sight, "-MODEL 94-WINCHESTER-NICKEL STEEL-30 W.C.F.-/TRADE MARK-" on the upper left barrel flat (indicating it was rebarreled post-1919), a Marble tang peep sight, close coupled set triggers, checkered stock and forearm with sling eyes, hard rubber grip cap, and steel nose cap and buttplate. The rifle has the Winchester "WP" proofmarks suggesting the rifle was sent back a second time and was rebarreled at the factory.
Class: Antique
Very fine overall as factory rebarreled/refurbished with 95% blue and casehardened finish, crisp markings and engraving, and minor marks and scratches. The very fine wood has attractive figure primarily on the butt, crisp checkering, mild scratches and dings, and glossy varnish. Mechanically excellent. This is a very interesting and attractive factory engraved special order Model 1894. Model 1894s with factory engraved crests or other personalized inscriptions are very rare and hard to come by.
The factory letter lists this fascinating rifle as .30 caliber, 1/2 octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman sights, no rear sight dovetail, 1/2 magazine, takedown, extra light, $2.00 engraving, "customer engraving (design)," and indicates it was received in the warehouse and shipped on December 13, 1898, in order number 15369 and returned and repaired on September 28, 1901, work order number 11965. The copy of the factory ledger also notes that it was engraved with a crest which is a rarity on factory engraved Winchesters. The receiver has beautiful scrollwork throughout (style 10 engraving on the right) and details crest consisting of a collared demi-dog dexter with three separate flowers (appear to be tulips) over a torse suspended above the dog's head and the motto "SEMPER PARATUS" in a banner below the dog. The crest is centered in a round panel. This panel contains a deer scene on multiple Model 1894 rifles shown in "Winchester Engraving" by R.L. Wilson. The finely detailed engraving may have been done by John Ulrich but is unsigned. Regardless, it is certainly the quality of the work of a very talented engraver. Semper Paratus, meaning "Always Ready/Prepared," has been the motto of several families, a variety of civilian organizations such as fire departments, and multiple military organizations, including the U.S. 24th Infantry Regiment (a "Buffalo Soldier" unit that fought in the Spanish-American War including the Battle of San Juan Hill the same year this rifle was manufactured), U.S. 16th Infantry Regiment (also combatants at San Juan Hill), and the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service starting in 1896. The latter evolved into the modern Coast Guard which still uses the motto. The rifle has a beaded Lyman blade front sight, "-MODEL 94-WINCHESTER-NICKEL STEEL-30 W.C.F.-/TRADE MARK-" on the upper left barrel flat (indicating it was rebarreled post-1919), a Marble tang peep sight, close coupled set triggers, checkered stock and forearm with sling eyes, hard rubber grip cap, and steel nose cap and buttplate. The rifle has the Winchester "WP" proofmarks suggesting the rifle was sent back a second time and was rebarreled at the factory.
Class: Antique
Very fine overall as factory rebarreled/refurbished with 95% blue and casehardened finish, crisp markings and engraving, and minor marks and scratches. The very fine wood has attractive figure primarily on the butt, crisp checkering, mild scratches and dings, and glossy varnish. Mechanically excellent. This is a very interesting and attractive factory engraved special order Model 1894. Model 1894s with factory engraved crests or other personalized inscriptions are very rare and hard to come by.
Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 3004 (Sale Order: 5 of 874)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 24 inch octagonModel: 1873Caliber: 38 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: Like NewSerial #: 438164Low Estimate: 120,000High Estimate: 220,000
Magnificent and Fresh Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Frame and Set Trigger with Factory Letter from the Mac McCroskie Collection: One of the Finest 1873 Rifles Extant
Presented here is without question the finest Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 rifles Rock Island Auction Company has had the privilege to offer at auction. The condition is absolutely stunning, nearly appearing as it did over 125 years ago when it first left the factory in New Haven, Connecticut. This includes the accompanying cotton Winchester placed in the barrel to prevent corrosion. It is a rare find; a time capsule that is a testament to Winchester craftsmanship at the close of the 19th century. The factory letter confirms the serial number was applied on October 13, 1892, and the rifle was received in and shipped from the warehouse on October 22, 1892, as a .38 WCF caliber rifle with an octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, and casehardened action. It is a deluxe third model, featuring a dust cover guide rail integral to the receiver and dust cover featuring serrated finger grip on the rear. The action is fitted with a special order single set trigger. The barrel is fitted with a dovetailed front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight, is marked with the two-line Winchester New Haven address/King's Improvement patent dates information ahead of the rear sight and "38 WCF" at the breech, and as stated, retains the Winchester factory cotton used to protect the bore. There is a tang mounted peep sight. "38 CAL." is marked on the brass cartridge elevator. The lower tang has the serial number. The barrel, full length magazine, dust cover, trigger and loading gate are blue. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever, and crescent buttplate are casehardened, exhibiting fiery case colors. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, deluxe grain walnut with high polish piano finish and finely checkered panels. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor containing a four-piece steel cleaning rod.
Class: Antique
Excellent plus, near new. The rifle retains 99% plus original blue, vivid casehardened and varnish finishes, only showing its age on the tip of the magazine tube (series of scratches) and some fading on the buttplate and left side of the receiver. The case colors are vivid and remain 99% complete. The wood is of equal stunning condition showing limited minor handling/storage marks. The checkering is crisp. Mechanically excellent with the exception of the trigger not setting. This Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 rifle would be a centerpiece in the finest collection of Winchester firearms. The rifle is truly the finest of its type we have ever offered at auction, an absolute benchmark.
Presented here is without question the finest Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 rifles Rock Island Auction Company has had the privilege to offer at auction. The condition is absolutely stunning, nearly appearing as it did over 125 years ago when it first left the factory in New Haven, Connecticut. This includes the accompanying cotton Winchester placed in the barrel to prevent corrosion. It is a rare find; a time capsule that is a testament to Winchester craftsmanship at the close of the 19th century. The factory letter confirms the serial number was applied on October 13, 1892, and the rifle was received in and shipped from the warehouse on October 22, 1892, as a .38 WCF caliber rifle with an octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, and casehardened action. It is a deluxe third model, featuring a dust cover guide rail integral to the receiver and dust cover featuring serrated finger grip on the rear. The action is fitted with a special order single set trigger. The barrel is fitted with a dovetailed front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight, is marked with the two-line Winchester New Haven address/King's Improvement patent dates information ahead of the rear sight and "38 WCF" at the breech, and as stated, retains the Winchester factory cotton used to protect the bore. There is a tang mounted peep sight. "38 CAL." is marked on the brass cartridge elevator. The lower tang has the serial number. The barrel, full length magazine, dust cover, trigger and loading gate are blue. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever, and crescent buttplate are casehardened, exhibiting fiery case colors. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, deluxe grain walnut with high polish piano finish and finely checkered panels. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor containing a four-piece steel cleaning rod.
Class: Antique
Excellent plus, near new. The rifle retains 99% plus original blue, vivid casehardened and varnish finishes, only showing its age on the tip of the magazine tube (series of scratches) and some fading on the buttplate and left side of the receiver. The case colors are vivid and remain 99% complete. The wood is of equal stunning condition showing limited minor handling/storage marks. The checkering is crisp. Mechanically excellent with the exception of the trigger not setting. This Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 rifle would be a centerpiece in the finest collection of Winchester firearms. The rifle is truly the finest of its type we have ever offered at auction, an absolute benchmark.
Winchester Model 1866 Rifle with Henry Patent Barrel Address
Lot # 3005 (Sale Order: 6 of 874)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1866Barrel Length: 24 inch octagonCaliber: 44 RFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 21649Condition: GoodLow Estimate: 7,500High Estimate: 12,000
Desirable Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Henry Patent Barrel Address
Manufactured in 1869. The top barrel flat is marked with the desirable first style legend "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KINGS-PATENT-MARCH 29, 1866" ahead of the rear sight. A Winchester oval proof is stamped on the barrel and receiver at the breech, indicating the rifle was returned to the factory early in the 20th century. It is fitted with a dovetailed blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards, special order sling swivels on the forearm cap and stock and leather sling. The serial number is stamped on the lower tang just behind the trigger. The straight grip stock is fitted with a brass crescent buttplate featuring a compartment holding a four piece cleaning rod.
Class: Antique
Very good. The barrel and magazine have a smooth crisp brown patina. The brass has a smooth patina. The wood is good with numerous scattered minor-moderate surface dents, dings, and gouges, a couple missing and loose slivers of wood near the upper tang, and some minor handling marks. The action needs work as the hammer does not hold at the half cock position.
Manufactured in 1869. The top barrel flat is marked with the desirable first style legend "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KINGS-PATENT-MARCH 29, 1866" ahead of the rear sight. A Winchester oval proof is stamped on the barrel and receiver at the breech, indicating the rifle was returned to the factory early in the 20th century. It is fitted with a dovetailed blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards, special order sling swivels on the forearm cap and stock and leather sling. The serial number is stamped on the lower tang just behind the trigger. The straight grip stock is fitted with a brass crescent buttplate featuring a compartment holding a four piece cleaning rod.
Class: Antique
Very good. The barrel and magazine have a smooth crisp brown patina. The brass has a smooth patina. The wood is good with numerous scattered minor-moderate surface dents, dings, and gouges, a couple missing and loose slivers of wood near the upper tang, and some minor handling marks. The action needs work as the hammer does not hold at the half cock position.
Winchester - 1876
Lot # 3006 (Sale Order: 7 of 874)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 28 inch roundModel: 1876Caliber: 45-60Stock Material: Solid WoodCondition: Very GoodSerial #: 49991Low Estimate: 6,500High Estimate: 9,500
Very Fine Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Manufactured in 1885, this is an excellent example of a Third Model 1876 rifle with the dust cover guide rail integrally machined to the receiver. Blade front sight and adjustable folding ladder rear sight. Ahead of the rear sight on top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT/ KING'S- IMPROVEMENT- PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.", "CAL 45-60" is marked at the breech, and the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "45-60". The upper tang is marked "{MODEL 1876}", and the serial number appears on the lower tang. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel end cap and steel crescent buttplate with compartment, which includes a four piece cleaning rod. The accompanying factory letter verifies the rifle configuration, caliber, round barrel, plain trigger, that it was received into the warehouse on October 28, 1885, and shipped to order number 5502 on April 5, 1886.
Class: Antique
Very fine overall. 80% of the original blue finish remains on the barrel, which shows some light spotting and the magazine tube has a smooth deep brown patina. The forearm cap is a mix of original blue finish and smooth gray and brown patina. There is some thinning, edge wear and light spotting on the receiver which retains 70% original blue. The upper tang has some handling wear and the blue has aged to a brown patina. The loading gate has 70% of the fiery niter blue. The hammer and loading lever show 70% of the original vivid case colors. The buttplate has a mottled brown patina with some minor pitting on the toe. The wood retains much of the original finish. There is a small sliver of wood is missing from the upper left side of the wrist, and overall there are some minor dents and dings. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. This would be a fine addition to any advanced Winchester collection.
Manufactured in 1885, this is an excellent example of a Third Model 1876 rifle with the dust cover guide rail integrally machined to the receiver. Blade front sight and adjustable folding ladder rear sight. Ahead of the rear sight on top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT/ KING'S- IMPROVEMENT- PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.", "CAL 45-60" is marked at the breech, and the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "45-60". The upper tang is marked "{MODEL 1876}", and the serial number appears on the lower tang. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel end cap and steel crescent buttplate with compartment, which includes a four piece cleaning rod. The accompanying factory letter verifies the rifle configuration, caliber, round barrel, plain trigger, that it was received into the warehouse on October 28, 1885, and shipped to order number 5502 on April 5, 1886.
Class: Antique
Very fine overall. 80% of the original blue finish remains on the barrel, which shows some light spotting and the magazine tube has a smooth deep brown patina. The forearm cap is a mix of original blue finish and smooth gray and brown patina. There is some thinning, edge wear and light spotting on the receiver which retains 70% original blue. The upper tang has some handling wear and the blue has aged to a brown patina. The loading gate has 70% of the fiery niter blue. The hammer and loading lever show 70% of the original vivid case colors. The buttplate has a mottled brown patina with some minor pitting on the toe. The wood retains much of the original finish. There is a small sliver of wood is missing from the upper left side of the wrist, and overall there are some minor dents and dings. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. This would be a fine addition to any advanced Winchester collection.
The Poet Scout Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot # 3007 (Sale Order: 8 of 874)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1873Barrel Length: 20 inch roundCaliber: 44-40Stock Material: Solid WoodCondition: OtherSerial #: 51687Low Estimate: 25,000High Estimate: 40,000
Historic Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Identified as Owned by Captain Jack Crawford, the Poet Scout, with Family Documentation and Book
This fascinating Winchester carbine was manufactured in 1880 and has the standard block style blade front sight, notch and folding leaf rear sight, Second Model frame with replacement dust cover with "thumb print" on top and no serrations,"Model. 1873" in fancy script on the upper tang, single set trigger, script serial number on the lower tang, no caliber markings, and smooth stock and forearm. It comes with a binder full of documents relating to Crawford and the carbine (including an R.L. Wilson authentication letter) as well as a copy of "The Poet Scout" signed "Yours Fraternal, J.W. Crawford/Capt Jack" inside along with the note "Sept 2nd 1889/With 50 Apaches on way to St Joseph Exposition" and two other notes and initials. Among the documents is a list of items loaned for the 100th Anniversary of Fort Bliss by Irene Shontz, Captain Jack's granddaughter, listing the carbine by serial number as "Winchester gun used by Captain Jack in 'West' Shows." A letter signed this same granddaughter in 1962 when this carbine was sold also identifies it by serial number as belonging to her her grandfather. Captain Jack Crawford's life was very much filled with adventure in the Wild West, and he, like his one time friend Buffalo Bill Cody, capitalized on the boom of interest in and romanticization of the American frontier and solidified his place in history in the late 19th century and early 20th century as the western frontier ceased to exist and historians such as Theodore Roosevelt and Frederick Jackson Turner debated the significant role the frontier played in American national identity, culture, and government. "The Poet Scout" was born John Wallace Crawford in 1847 in Ireland and came to the U.S. when he was 14 right at the beginning of the Civil War. As was the case with many young immigrants, he was devoted to his new country. He joined the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry when he turned 17 and was wounded at both Spotsylvania and Petersburg. His mother died two years after the war, and his father was an alcoholic, so Crawford was responsible for his own way in life. In 1875, he headed to the West to seek his own fortune and adventure. During the Black Hills Gold Rush, he served as both a journalist in the camps and as the lead scout of the Black Hills Rangers. Since the Black Hills were and are sacred land to the Lakota and had not been ceded to the U.S., the rangers had the perilous task of defending the community from Native American attacks. During the famous Bighorn and Yellowstone Expeditions, he acted as a war correspondent and a scout under Brigadier General George Crook. While serving under Crook, he became friends with Buffalo Bill Cody and became head scout when Cody returned to the East. Crawford gained national fame after riding 350 miles in just six days in order to deliver news of Crook’s triumph over Chief American Horse at the Battle of Slim Buttes in September 1876 during the Great Sioux War the same month as Custer's infamous defeat. Later that same year, Crawford joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, but the partnership was short lived, and Crawford left the show in he summer of 1877 after he was shot in the groin at in Virginia City, Nevada, during a mock running horse battle by a drunken Buffalo Bill according to his account of the event. Given Crawford was a teetotaler, it is easy to imagine that he would have been particularly incensed at being nearly killed by a drunk he considered his close friend. He moved his family to New Mexico as a result and worked as a scout during the Apache War and Victorio’s War. He also served a trader at Fort Craig. In 1889, he worked on behalf of the U.S. government to investigate the illegal trafficking of alcohol in Indian Country. In the 1890s and early 20th century, he again gained national attention by speaking and performing throughout the U.S. He was reported to have regularly appeared armed with a Winchester, this very one as laid out by his granddaughter, while he told his tales. Unlike the stories told by many of the West's legendary characters, his speeches, poems, and stories are much more aligned with the realities of frontier life, but they also reflected popular beliefs in American exceptionalism, rugged individualism, the triumph of "civilization" triumph over "savagery," and the American people's "Manifest Destiny" to see their stars and stripes hung across the full width of North America. Crawford wrote over one hundred stories, seven books of published poetry (plus untold numbers of unpublished poems), and four plays. He was naturally the star of the latter. He stopped touring for a couple of years to search for gold in the Klondike at the turn-of-the-century.
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This fascinating Winchester carbine was manufactured in 1880 and has the standard block style blade front sight, notch and folding leaf rear sight, Second Model frame with replacement dust cover with "thumb print" on top and no serrations,"Model. 1873" in fancy script on the upper tang, single set trigger, script serial number on the lower tang, no caliber markings, and smooth stock and forearm. It comes with a binder full of documents relating to Crawford and the carbine (including an R.L. Wilson authentication letter) as well as a copy of "The Poet Scout" signed "Yours Fraternal, J.W. Crawford/Capt Jack" inside along with the note "Sept 2nd 1889/With 50 Apaches on way to St Joseph Exposition" and two other notes and initials. Among the documents is a list of items loaned for the 100th Anniversary of Fort Bliss by Irene Shontz, Captain Jack's granddaughter, listing the carbine by serial number as "Winchester gun used by Captain Jack in 'West' Shows." A letter signed this same granddaughter in 1962 when this carbine was sold also identifies it by serial number as belonging to her her grandfather. Captain Jack Crawford's life was very much filled with adventure in the Wild West, and he, like his one time friend Buffalo Bill Cody, capitalized on the boom of interest in and romanticization of the American frontier and solidified his place in history in the late 19th century and early 20th century as the western frontier ceased to exist and historians such as Theodore Roosevelt and Frederick Jackson Turner debated the significant role the frontier played in American national identity, culture, and government. "The Poet Scout" was born John Wallace Crawford in 1847 in Ireland and came to the U.S. when he was 14 right at the beginning of the Civil War. As was the case with many young immigrants, he was devoted to his new country. He joined the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry when he turned 17 and was wounded at both Spotsylvania and Petersburg. His mother died two years after the war, and his father was an alcoholic, so Crawford was responsible for his own way in life. In 1875, he headed to the West to seek his own fortune and adventure. During the Black Hills Gold Rush, he served as both a journalist in the camps and as the lead scout of the Black Hills Rangers. Since the Black Hills were and are sacred land to the Lakota and had not been ceded to the U.S., the rangers had the perilous task of defending the community from Native American attacks. During the famous Bighorn and Yellowstone Expeditions, he acted as a war correspondent and a scout under Brigadier General George Crook. While serving under Crook, he became friends with Buffalo Bill Cody and became head scout when Cody returned to the East. Crawford gained national fame after riding 350 miles in just six days in order to deliver news of Crook’s triumph over Chief American Horse at the Battle of Slim Buttes in September 1876 during the Great Sioux War the same month as Custer's infamous defeat. Later that same year, Crawford joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, but the partnership was short lived, and Crawford left the show in he summer of 1877 after he was shot in the groin at in Virginia City, Nevada, during a mock running horse battle by a drunken Buffalo Bill according to his account of the event. Given Crawford was a teetotaler, it is easy to imagine that he would have been particularly incensed at being nearly killed by a drunk he considered his close friend. He moved his family to New Mexico as a result and worked as a scout during the Apache War and Victorio’s War. He also served a trader at Fort Craig. In 1889, he worked on behalf of the U.S. government to investigate the illegal trafficking of alcohol in Indian Country. In the 1890s and early 20th century, he again gained national attention by speaking and performing throughout the U.S. He was reported to have regularly appeared armed with a Winchester, this very one as laid out by his granddaughter, while he told his tales. Unlike the stories told by many of the West's legendary characters, his speeches, poems, and stories are much more aligned with the realities of frontier life, but they also reflected popular beliefs in American exceptionalism, rugged individualism, the triumph of "civilization" triumph over "savagery," and the American people's "Manifest Destiny" to see their stars and stripes hung across the full width of North America. Crawford wrote over one hundred stories, seven books of published poetry (plus untold numbers of unpublished poems), and four plays. He was naturally the star of the latter. He stopped touring for a couple of years to search for gold in the Klondike at the turn-of-the-century.
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Winchester 1866 Rifle Early Production
Lot # 3008 (Sale Order: 9 of 874)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1866Barrel Length: 24 inch octagonCaliber: 44 RFStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: OtherSerial #: 17771Low Estimate: 65,000High Estimate: 95,000
Extraordinary Inscribed Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Henry Patent Barrel Address and Fancy Wood
Manufactured in 1868. This rifle has the Second Model features which include flared receiver edge at the junction with the forearm and single upper tang screw. The serial number is stamped in block numerals on the lower tang behind the trigger. The rifle has a full octagon barrel and full length magazine. The barrel has a steel dovetail mounted front sight and Henry style folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch and elevator bar stop screw. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the early marking "HENRY'S-PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KING'S-PATENT-MARCH 29. 1866." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The left side plate is inscribed "E.C. Moore/- from -/H.C. Crane" in light script engraving. Published in 1887, the “Proceedings of the Twentieth Annual Convention of the American Institute of Architects” lists both E.C. Moore and H.C. Crane as honorary members for life (contributed $100 to the library fund) and living in Yonkers, New York. The convention was held in New York City from December 1-2, 1886. The name H.C. Crane is linked to a late 1860s New York railroad report. Crane is listed as the treasurer for the Adirondack Company, a railway that originally connected Saratoga Springs to North Creek, New York. The name E.C. Moore is linked to a civil engineer and turn of the century construction company building railway lines in the northeast. Perhaps this rifle was presented to Moore by a grateful Crane at the conclusion of a collaboration between the two men in a railway construction project. The rifle has the distinctive brass forearm cap, receiver and Henry style curved buttplate. The early style forearm cap has an integral sling swivel boss. The forearm is secured by a screw that passes through the lower part of the barrel from left to right. The buttplate has a sharply pointed heel with hinged brass trapdoor. The hammer has hand-cut, borderless knurling on the spur and lacks a half-cock notch. Factory sling swivels are mounted on the forearm cap and stock. The butt trap contains a four-piece steel cleaning rod with brass tip. The stock and forearm are highly figured, fancy grade walnut with a piano finish. Fancy grade walnut stocks and forearms are very rare on Model 1866 rifles. The barrel, magazine and barrel bands have a blue finish. The loading gate is a fiery niter blue. The sling swivels, hammer, trigger and lever have a muted color casehardened finish.
Class: Antique
Excellent. This rare Model 1866 rifle is all original and retains 85% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel, magazine and barrel band. Wear is limited to some finish loss on the barrel edges and some tiny spots of age discoloration on the barrel flats. The barrel legend is crisp. The rear sight has sharp markings. The loading gate retains nearly 90% of the fire blue finish. The hammer, trigger and lever have 60% of the muted original case colors remaining; the sides of the hammer have some cycling marks and the bottom of the lever shows some discoloration and age spotting. The brass forearm cap, receiver and crescent buttplate are in excellent condition. The brass has a beautiful, untouched, patina. The lightly cut inscription on the left side-plate is crisp. The side plate joints are perfect. The surfaces of the forearm cap, receiver and buttplate are free from scratches or handling marks, The highly figured fancy walnut stock and forearm remain in excellent condition and retain 95% of the high polish piano finish. Wear is limited to a few very insignificant handling and storage marks. This is an exceptional example of an early production Winchester Model 1866 rifle with very rare fancy walnut stock and forearm and inscribed receiver.
Manufactured in 1868. This rifle has the Second Model features which include flared receiver edge at the junction with the forearm and single upper tang screw. The serial number is stamped in block numerals on the lower tang behind the trigger. The rifle has a full octagon barrel and full length magazine. The barrel has a steel dovetail mounted front sight and Henry style folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch and elevator bar stop screw. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the early marking "HENRY'S-PATENT-OCT. 16. 1860/KING'S-PATENT-MARCH 29. 1866." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The left side plate is inscribed "E.C. Moore/- from -/H.C. Crane" in light script engraving. Published in 1887, the “Proceedings of the Twentieth Annual Convention of the American Institute of Architects” lists both E.C. Moore and H.C. Crane as honorary members for life (contributed $100 to the library fund) and living in Yonkers, New York. The convention was held in New York City from December 1-2, 1886. The name H.C. Crane is linked to a late 1860s New York railroad report. Crane is listed as the treasurer for the Adirondack Company, a railway that originally connected Saratoga Springs to North Creek, New York. The name E.C. Moore is linked to a civil engineer and turn of the century construction company building railway lines in the northeast. Perhaps this rifle was presented to Moore by a grateful Crane at the conclusion of a collaboration between the two men in a railway construction project. The rifle has the distinctive brass forearm cap, receiver and Henry style curved buttplate. The early style forearm cap has an integral sling swivel boss. The forearm is secured by a screw that passes through the lower part of the barrel from left to right. The buttplate has a sharply pointed heel with hinged brass trapdoor. The hammer has hand-cut, borderless knurling on the spur and lacks a half-cock notch. Factory sling swivels are mounted on the forearm cap and stock. The butt trap contains a four-piece steel cleaning rod with brass tip. The stock and forearm are highly figured, fancy grade walnut with a piano finish. Fancy grade walnut stocks and forearms are very rare on Model 1866 rifles. The barrel, magazine and barrel bands have a blue finish. The loading gate is a fiery niter blue. The sling swivels, hammer, trigger and lever have a muted color casehardened finish.
Class: Antique
Excellent. This rare Model 1866 rifle is all original and retains 85% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel, magazine and barrel band. Wear is limited to some finish loss on the barrel edges and some tiny spots of age discoloration on the barrel flats. The barrel legend is crisp. The rear sight has sharp markings. The loading gate retains nearly 90% of the fire blue finish. The hammer, trigger and lever have 60% of the muted original case colors remaining; the sides of the hammer have some cycling marks and the bottom of the lever shows some discoloration and age spotting. The brass forearm cap, receiver and crescent buttplate are in excellent condition. The brass has a beautiful, untouched, patina. The lightly cut inscription on the left side-plate is crisp. The side plate joints are perfect. The surfaces of the forearm cap, receiver and buttplate are free from scratches or handling marks, The highly figured fancy walnut stock and forearm remain in excellent condition and retain 95% of the high polish piano finish. Wear is limited to a few very insignificant handling and storage marks. This is an exceptional example of an early production Winchester Model 1866 rifle with very rare fancy walnut stock and forearm and inscribed receiver.
Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever
Lot # 3009 (Sale Order: 10 of 874)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 24 inch half octagonModel: 1873Caliber: 38-40 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: Very GoodSerial #: 402646Low Estimate: 22,500High Estimate: 32,500
Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
The included letter describes this Model 1873 as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 38, Barrel Type: 1/2 Octagon, Trigger: Plain, Checkered stock with pistol grip, Casehardened" and "Sling and swivel". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on March 19, 1892. The Third Model receiver has the integral dust cover guide and dust cover with serrated rear edges and the rounded top found on .38, .32 and .22 caliber rifles. The half-round/half-octagon barrel has a Beach folding combination front sight and buckhorn, sporting style, rear sight with adjustable center notch. A folding peep sight with fifty minute graduations is mounted on the upper receiver tang. The crescent steel buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor, and the butt trap contains a four-piece, jointed, steel cleaning rod. In addition to the special order half-round/half-octagon barrel, the rifle has special order sling swivels on the forearm cap and stock, very desirable casehardened receiver, and highly figured, fancy grade walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered panels and high polish piano finish. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The barrel and full length magazine have a blue finish. The dust cover is a high polish blue, and the loading gate is fire blue. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever, trigger and crescent buttplate are casehardened. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./-KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860-" ahead of the rear sight. The top of the barrel flat is roll-stamped with the caliber, "38 W.C.F." between the rear sight and the receiver. "38 CAL" is stamped in script across the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped across the lower receiver tang between the lever latch and rear tang screw.
Class: Antique
Very fine. The barrel and magazine have 50% of the blue with the magazine showing a plum-colored patina. The magazine band shows finish wear. The Winchester legend and caliber markings are crisp. 90% of the bright blue finish is present on the dust cover. The loading gate has 80% plus original niter blue finish. 85% of the case colors are present on the forearm cap. The case colors on the receiver have faded slightly with 50% remaining, silvering on the high points and scattered spots of age discoloration. The hammer and sides of the lever have strong case colors; the bottom of the lever shows handling wear with a silver patina. The buttplate has about 60% of the case colors with some spots of age discoloration and some pitting on the edge of the toe and heel. The highly figured walnut stock and forearm are both in fine condition and retain 70% of the piano finish. The checkered panels show some handling wear. The stock and forearm have a number of light scratches and handling marks. This is a very good example of a special order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with highly desirable casehardened receiver.
The included letter describes this Model 1873 as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 38, Barrel Type: 1/2 Octagon, Trigger: Plain, Checkered stock with pistol grip, Casehardened" and "Sling and swivel". The letter states that this rifle was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on March 19, 1892. The Third Model receiver has the integral dust cover guide and dust cover with serrated rear edges and the rounded top found on .38, .32 and .22 caliber rifles. The half-round/half-octagon barrel has a Beach folding combination front sight and buckhorn, sporting style, rear sight with adjustable center notch. A folding peep sight with fifty minute graduations is mounted on the upper receiver tang. The crescent steel buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor, and the butt trap contains a four-piece, jointed, steel cleaning rod. In addition to the special order half-round/half-octagon barrel, the rifle has special order sling swivels on the forearm cap and stock, very desirable casehardened receiver, and highly figured, fancy grade walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered panels and high polish piano finish. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The barrel and full length magazine have a blue finish. The dust cover is a high polish blue, and the loading gate is fire blue. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever, trigger and crescent buttplate are casehardened. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./-KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860-" ahead of the rear sight. The top of the barrel flat is roll-stamped with the caliber, "38 W.C.F." between the rear sight and the receiver. "38 CAL" is stamped in script across the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped across the lower receiver tang between the lever latch and rear tang screw.
Class: Antique
Very fine. The barrel and magazine have 50% of the blue with the magazine showing a plum-colored patina. The magazine band shows finish wear. The Winchester legend and caliber markings are crisp. 90% of the bright blue finish is present on the dust cover. The loading gate has 80% plus original niter blue finish. 85% of the case colors are present on the forearm cap. The case colors on the receiver have faded slightly with 50% remaining, silvering on the high points and scattered spots of age discoloration. The hammer and sides of the lever have strong case colors; the bottom of the lever shows handling wear with a silver patina. The buttplate has about 60% of the case colors with some spots of age discoloration and some pitting on the edge of the toe and heel. The highly figured walnut stock and forearm are both in fine condition and retain 70% of the piano finish. The checkered panels show some handling wear. The stock and forearm have a number of light scratches and handling marks. This is a very good example of a special order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with highly desirable casehardened receiver.
Engraved Winchester Deluce Model 1895 Rifle, Factory Letter
Lot # 3010 (Sale Order: 11 of 874)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1895Barrel Length: 23 7/8 inch roundCaliber: 30-40 KragStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 29284Condition: Very Good to ExcellentLow Estimate: 20,000High Estimate: 30,000
Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Manufactured in 1900. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a barrel in .30 caliber, Lyman front and rear sights, checkered stock, and hard rubber shotgun buttplate when received in the warehouse on January 3, 1901 and shipped the next day. The rifle was returned to the factory for repair on April 4, 1901 and on January 21, 1902. Although the letter does not list the engraving, the engraving appears to be factory and a period clerical error resulted in the omission of the engraved notation in the factory ledger (It also could have been engraved when it was returned to factory). The receiver features a Winchester scroll engraving on a punch dot background and standard Winchester markings. The blade front sight rests on a "CHRISTY" marked ramp base. The rifle is also fitted with a folding two leaf Lyman rear sight and Lyman receiver sight. The nicely figured forearm and straight grip stock are checkered and feature an ebony forend tip insert and hard rubber Winchester shotgun buttplate. Model 1895s with factory engraving are tough to find. According to Winchester author and expert George Madis, "Engraved Models 95 are very rare; by the time the model 95 was introduced the cost of engraving had become quite high." Provenance: Tom Lewis Collection, Larry Orr Collection.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Very fine, retaining 85% factory blue finish with the balance thinning to a brown. The barrel has been period shortened to the present length. The wood is fine with some minor dings and scratches and some scattered blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured in 1900. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a barrel in .30 caliber, Lyman front and rear sights, checkered stock, and hard rubber shotgun buttplate when received in the warehouse on January 3, 1901 and shipped the next day. The rifle was returned to the factory for repair on April 4, 1901 and on January 21, 1902. Although the letter does not list the engraving, the engraving appears to be factory and a period clerical error resulted in the omission of the engraved notation in the factory ledger (It also could have been engraved when it was returned to factory). The receiver features a Winchester scroll engraving on a punch dot background and standard Winchester markings. The blade front sight rests on a "CHRISTY" marked ramp base. The rifle is also fitted with a folding two leaf Lyman rear sight and Lyman receiver sight. The nicely figured forearm and straight grip stock are checkered and feature an ebony forend tip insert and hard rubber Winchester shotgun buttplate. Model 1895s with factory engraving are tough to find. According to Winchester author and expert George Madis, "Engraved Models 95 are very rare; by the time the model 95 was introduced the cost of engraving had become quite high." Provenance: Tom Lewis Collection, Larry Orr Collection.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Very fine, retaining 85% factory blue finish with the balance thinning to a brown. The barrel has been period shortened to the present length. The wood is fine with some minor dings and scratches and some scattered blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Rare, Absolutely Magnificent, Documented Special Order
Lot # 3011 (Sale Order: 12 of 874)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 32 inch octagonModel: 1886Caliber: 45-90 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 36884Condition: ExcellentLow Estimate: 65,000High Estimate: 95,000
Incredibly Rare, Absolutely Magnificent, Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Lever Action Sporting Rifle with Extra Long 32-Inch Barrel and Factory Letter
This rifle is accompanied by a letter from the Cody Firearms Museum that describes it as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 45/90, Barrel Type: Octagon, Barrel Length: 32 inches, Trigger: Set, Checkered stock, Pistol grip, Stock: 14., Drop: 3-1/4 in., Sights: Lyman front and Freund rear - Rear sight 25-3/4 in. from muzzle" and "Shotgun butt". The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on November 26, 1889. The octagon barrel, full length magazine, bolt, loading gate, trigger and steel shotgun buttplate have a blue finish. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer and lever are color casehardened. The forearm and special length pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grade walnut with factory "Style H" checkering and a high polish piano finish. The pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The 32-inch octagon barrel has two magazine bands and has a Lyman "Jack" front sight with white bead. The rare special order Freund folding leaf rear sight is mounted 25 3/4 inches from the muzzle. The rear sight leaf is graduated to 1000 yards ("10") and has diamond shaped and u-shaped apertures on the rear sight and elevator bar. The top of the folding leaf is stamped: "FREUND'S/PATENT/1876". The receiver is fitted with a single set trigger. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "45-90 W.C.F." is located on the top barrel flat immediately in front of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "- MODEL 1886-". The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are located on the lower tang behind the trigger, and the serial number is stamped in script numerals behind the tang screws. Winchester Model 1886 rifles with extra long barrels are very rare.
Class: Antique
Excellent. This rifle is all original and retains 95% plus of the blue and casehardened finish. The barrel and magazine retain nearly all of the blue finish with sharp markings. Wear is limited to a barely noticeable scratch on the upper left barrel flat. The special order Freund rear sight has about 90% of the fire blue finish. Nearly all of the blue finish is present on the bolt, loading gate, trigger and shotgun buttplate. The receiver, forearm cap, hammer, and lever have fiery case colors that show almost no wear and have not faded. The excellent fancy, highly figured stock and forearm retain 95% plus of the high polish piano finish. The fine checkering is sharp. Wear is limited to a few scattered and very insignificant storage marks. This is an exceptional example of a Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle. The combination of the special order extra long barrel and special order sights, set trigger and custom stock dimensions make this rifle unique. This rare, high condition Model 1886 rifle would be the stand-out piece in the finest of Winchester firearms collections. Formerly of the Robert M. Lee Collection.
This rifle is accompanied by a letter from the Cody Firearms Museum that describes it as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 45/90, Barrel Type: Octagon, Barrel Length: 32 inches, Trigger: Set, Checkered stock, Pistol grip, Stock: 14., Drop: 3-1/4 in., Sights: Lyman front and Freund rear - Rear sight 25-3/4 in. from muzzle" and "Shotgun butt". The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on November 26, 1889. The octagon barrel, full length magazine, bolt, loading gate, trigger and steel shotgun buttplate have a blue finish. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer and lever are color casehardened. The forearm and special length pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grade walnut with factory "Style H" checkering and a high polish piano finish. The pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The 32-inch octagon barrel has two magazine bands and has a Lyman "Jack" front sight with white bead. The rare special order Freund folding leaf rear sight is mounted 25 3/4 inches from the muzzle. The rear sight leaf is graduated to 1000 yards ("10") and has diamond shaped and u-shaped apertures on the rear sight and elevator bar. The top of the folding leaf is stamped: "FREUND'S/PATENT/1876". The receiver is fitted with a single set trigger. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation: "45-90 W.C.F." is located on the top barrel flat immediately in front of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "- MODEL 1886-". The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are located on the lower tang behind the trigger, and the serial number is stamped in script numerals behind the tang screws. Winchester Model 1886 rifles with extra long barrels are very rare.
Class: Antique
Excellent. This rifle is all original and retains 95% plus of the blue and casehardened finish. The barrel and magazine retain nearly all of the blue finish with sharp markings. Wear is limited to a barely noticeable scratch on the upper left barrel flat. The special order Freund rear sight has about 90% of the fire blue finish. Nearly all of the blue finish is present on the bolt, loading gate, trigger and shotgun buttplate. The receiver, forearm cap, hammer, and lever have fiery case colors that show almost no wear and have not faded. The excellent fancy, highly figured stock and forearm retain 95% plus of the high polish piano finish. The fine checkering is sharp. Wear is limited to a few scattered and very insignificant storage marks. This is an exceptional example of a Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle. The combination of the special order extra long barrel and special order sights, set trigger and custom stock dimensions make this rifle unique. This rare, high condition Model 1886 rifle would be the stand-out piece in the finest of Winchester firearms collections. Formerly of the Robert M. Lee Collection.
Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever
Lot # 3012 (Sale Order: 13 of 874)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 24 inch octagonModel: 1873Caliber: 38 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 254840Condition: GoodLow Estimate: 18,000High Estimate: 27,500
Documented Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
The rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with a serrated finger guide along the rear edges. The Cody letter describes this "Model 1872 as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 38, Barrel Type: Octagon, Trigger: Set, Checkered stock with pistol grip", and "Casehardened". The letter further states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on July 21, 1888. The rifle has a blue finish on the barrel, magazine and dust cover. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The loading gate has a fire blue finish. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grade walnut with fine checkered panels and a high polish piano finish. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The octagon barrel has a Winchester "Rocky Mountain" front sight with steel blade and buckhorn, sporting style rear sight with serrated edges. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The receiver is fitted with a Winchester single set-trigger. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The receiver has the round top found on .38, .32 and .22 caliber Winchester Model 1873 rifles. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./-KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. "38 W.C.F." is stamped on the top barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. "38 CAL" is stamped in script letters and numerals across the cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "MODEL. 1873." in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number is stamped in small block letters across the lower tang below the lever latch.
Class: Antique
Fine. The blue on the barrel and magazine is 30%; the balance is a blue-brown patina. The metal surfaces are smooth and the markings are crisp. The dust cover retains about 60% of the blue finish with traces of brown patina. The loading gate has 40% of the niter blue finish remaining. The forearm cap, receiver and hammer retain 50% of the casehardened finish with strong case colors. The case colors on the lever and trigger have faded to a mottled brown patina. The buttplate shows more wear than the other components and has a gray-brown patina with light pitting on the toe and heel. The fancy grade walnut stock and forearm are both in fine condition and retain 80% of the original piano finish with most of the wear concentrated on the rear portion of the forearm. The checkering on the pistol grip and forearm shows light-moderate handling wear but remains sharp. The stock and forearm have numerous light handling marks that do not detract from the overall appearance of the rifle. This is a fine example of a scarce and very desirable special order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle.
The rifle has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with a serrated finger guide along the rear edges. The Cody letter describes this "Model 1872 as: "Type: Rifle, Caliber: 38, Barrel Type: Octagon, Trigger: Set, Checkered stock with pistol grip", and "Casehardened". The letter further states that this rifle was shipped from Winchester on July 21, 1888. The rifle has a blue finish on the barrel, magazine and dust cover. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, trigger, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The loading gate has a fire blue finish. The forearm and pistol grip stock are highly figured, fancy grade walnut with fine checkered panels and a high polish piano finish. The bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The octagon barrel has a Winchester "Rocky Mountain" front sight with steel blade and buckhorn, sporting style rear sight with serrated edges. The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The receiver is fitted with a Winchester single set-trigger. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The receiver has the round top found on .38, .32 and .22 caliber Winchester Model 1873 rifles. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./-KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. "38 W.C.F." is stamped on the top barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. "38 CAL" is stamped in script letters and numerals across the cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "MODEL. 1873." in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number is stamped in small block letters across the lower tang below the lever latch.
Class: Antique
Fine. The blue on the barrel and magazine is 30%; the balance is a blue-brown patina. The metal surfaces are smooth and the markings are crisp. The dust cover retains about 60% of the blue finish with traces of brown patina. The loading gate has 40% of the niter blue finish remaining. The forearm cap, receiver and hammer retain 50% of the casehardened finish with strong case colors. The case colors on the lever and trigger have faded to a mottled brown patina. The buttplate shows more wear than the other components and has a gray-brown patina with light pitting on the toe and heel. The fancy grade walnut stock and forearm are both in fine condition and retain 80% of the original piano finish with most of the wear concentrated on the rear portion of the forearm. The checkering on the pistol grip and forearm shows light-moderate handling wear but remains sharp. The stock and forearm have numerous light handling marks that do not detract from the overall appearance of the rifle. This is a fine example of a scarce and very desirable special order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle.
Civil War Era New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 3013 (Sale Order: 14 of 874)
Make: Other - ManufacturerModel: Henry RifleBarrel Length: 24 inch octagonCaliber: 44 Henry RFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 4430Condition: FairLow Estimate: 18,000High Estimate: 25,000
Civil War Era New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle
Henry Lever Action Rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in February 1864. The rifle has the distinctive brass receiver and buttplate and octagon barrel with integral 15-shot magazine. The barrel has the late style, square back, nickel-silver front sight blade and a dovetail mounted, folding leaf rear sight. The sight leaf has a rounded top with 900 yard center notch. The second style receiver lacks the alternate rear sight dovetail found on Henry receivers to about serial number 3000. The bottom of the receiver has the late, beveled magazine follower cut, and the magazine has the large diameter brass follower. The buttplate is the first style with rounded heel used until about serial number 5000. The buttplate has a hinged brass trapdoor. The left side of the stock and barrel have a factory sling swivel and screw mounted loop for a sling hook. The swivel and hook were originally special order features but were standard by early 1864. The straight grain American walnut stock has the varnished finish found on later production rifles. The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the second style legend "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16, 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CT." in two lines. The second style legend, introduced in the late 3000 serial number range, is larger and has all Roman (serifed) characters rather than the smaller, first style legend with the combination of Roman and Gothic letters. The serial number is stamped: (1) on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver, (2) on the lower left side of the receiver tang, (3) in the upper tang inlet of the stock, (4) on the inside of the buttplate and (5) on the shanks of both hand-fitted buttplate screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. The tang screws are, correctly, not serial numbered. Experts believe that most Henry rifles made before 1865 were privately purchased by individual federal soldiers who wanted the unprecedented firepower offered by the 15-shot Henry repeating rifle. The Henry rifle was especially popular with soldiers in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky regiments. Many of these soldiers purchased Henry rifles from dealers in Louisville, Kentucky, and other mid-west cities in 1864 using re-enlistment bounties.
Class: Antique
Good. This rifle is all original and shows wear typical of a 'working' rifle used during the Civil War or on the post-war frontier. The barrel and magazine have a dark brown patina, the hammer and lever show traces of the original casehardened finish. The barrel markings and serial number are sharp. The rear sight is missing the elevation bar. The left side of the barrel has scattered dents and scratches and scattered light pitting. The receiver and butt plate have a dark, patina with a large patch of discoloration visible on left side, scattered minor scratches on the balance. The side plate joints are tight with some minor dents. The case colors on the hammer and lever have faded to a mottled brown patina. There is some minor pitting on the bottom of the lever. The stock is in good overall condition moderate-heavy handling wear and retains about 50% of the original varnish finish. This is a solid, original, example of a Henry rifle manufactured during the Civil War that probably was used during the Civil War or on the post-war frontier.
Henry Lever Action Rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in February 1864. The rifle has the distinctive brass receiver and buttplate and octagon barrel with integral 15-shot magazine. The barrel has the late style, square back, nickel-silver front sight blade and a dovetail mounted, folding leaf rear sight. The sight leaf has a rounded top with 900 yard center notch. The second style receiver lacks the alternate rear sight dovetail found on Henry receivers to about serial number 3000. The bottom of the receiver has the late, beveled magazine follower cut, and the magazine has the large diameter brass follower. The buttplate is the first style with rounded heel used until about serial number 5000. The buttplate has a hinged brass trapdoor. The left side of the stock and barrel have a factory sling swivel and screw mounted loop for a sling hook. The swivel and hook were originally special order features but were standard by early 1864. The straight grain American walnut stock has the varnished finish found on later production rifles. The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the second style legend "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16, 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CT." in two lines. The second style legend, introduced in the late 3000 serial number range, is larger and has all Roman (serifed) characters rather than the smaller, first style legend with the combination of Roman and Gothic letters. The serial number is stamped: (1) on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver, (2) on the lower left side of the receiver tang, (3) in the upper tang inlet of the stock, (4) on the inside of the buttplate and (5) on the shanks of both hand-fitted buttplate screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. The tang screws are, correctly, not serial numbered. Experts believe that most Henry rifles made before 1865 were privately purchased by individual federal soldiers who wanted the unprecedented firepower offered by the 15-shot Henry repeating rifle. The Henry rifle was especially popular with soldiers in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky regiments. Many of these soldiers purchased Henry rifles from dealers in Louisville, Kentucky, and other mid-west cities in 1864 using re-enlistment bounties.
Class: Antique
Good. This rifle is all original and shows wear typical of a 'working' rifle used during the Civil War or on the post-war frontier. The barrel and magazine have a dark brown patina, the hammer and lever show traces of the original casehardened finish. The barrel markings and serial number are sharp. The rear sight is missing the elevation bar. The left side of the barrel has scattered dents and scratches and scattered light pitting. The receiver and butt plate have a dark, patina with a large patch of discoloration visible on left side, scattered minor scratches on the balance. The side plate joints are tight with some minor dents. The case colors on the hammer and lever have faded to a mottled brown patina. There is some minor pitting on the bottom of the lever. The stock is in good overall condition moderate-heavy handling wear and retains about 50% of the original varnish finish. This is a solid, original, example of a Henry rifle manufactured during the Civil War that probably was used during the Civil War or on the post-war frontier.
Historic Documented Winchester Factory Presentation First Model
Lot # 3014 (Sale Order: 15 of 874)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 28 inch roundModel: 1873Caliber: 44-40Stock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 8957Condition: GoodLow Estimate: 18,000High Estimate: 27,500
Historic Documented Winchester Factory Presentation First Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Presented to Firearms Inventor Edward Stabler with Factory Letter
This historic Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle was presented by the Winchester Arms Company to Edward Stabler, the inventor of the Stabler cut-off system. This is confirmed by a factory letter that states this rifle was shipped on September 21, 1875, order number 3722 with round barrel, set trigger, XXXX (4X) wood, beach sights, casehardened, and (remarks column) stabler. Post-Civil War Spencer carbines and rifles were equipped with Edward Stabler's cut-off mechanism that, when engaged, prevented the breechblock from moving far enough to chamber a cartridge from the buttstock magazine, thus allowing for the Spencer to be used as a single-shot arm. Stabler received a royalty of 25 cents for each arm fabricated with his magazine cut-off device, which became very popular with officers who believed the fire rate of the Spencer exhausted ammunition before it could be resupplied. Prior to inventing the cut-off device, Stabler had designed a spring assist for the Spencer blade ejector in 1864. The left side of the buttstock on this Model 1873 has a small representation plaque that reads, "PRESENTED/TO/Edward Stabler/BY THE/WINCHESTER ARMS CO." The included Winchester factory letter confirms that this rifle was presented to Stabler. The letter also confirms the rifle configuration, round barrel, set trigger, XXXX wood and casehardened receiver with beach sights at time of original shipment on September 21, 1875, order number 3722. This desirable First Model 1873 rifle has the distinctive dust cover held in place by grooved guides on either side of the top of the receiver, checkered oval finger grip on top of the dust cover and the lever latch with the visible screw threads. The dust cover construction is the primary difference between the various styles of Model 1873s. First Models are found in the 1 to about 31,000 serial number range of the Model 1873. The blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight are replacements with a peep sight mounted on the tang. An open dovetail sight is positioned behind the rear sight. The top of the barrel is stamped "WINCHESTERS-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16.1860." behind the rear sight and is an 1 1/4 inches from the receiver ring. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873", and the lower tang is marked with the serial number. The rifle is correctly without caliber markings. The rifle has a set trigger and sling swivels mounted on the buttstock and forend cap. The set trigger, 28 inch barrel, select walnut stock with checkering on the wrist and sling swivels were special factory features. Any special features are rare on the already rare First Model 1873 Rifles. Mounted on a nicely figured smooth walnut forearm and checkered straight grip stock with a steel forend cap, a period compass embedded on the underside of the buttstock ahead of the sling swivel and crescent buttplate. The buttplate has a compartment, which contains a pull through bore swab.
Class: Antique
Fine. The rifle retains original traces of original blue finish with the balance a smooth dark brown patina. The receiver has areas faded to a silver gray with flashes of original case colors mixed with a smooth dark brown patina. The wood is very fine with some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This rifle is a newly discovered treasure and is from the descendants of Edward Stabler.
This historic Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle was presented by the Winchester Arms Company to Edward Stabler, the inventor of the Stabler cut-off system. This is confirmed by a factory letter that states this rifle was shipped on September 21, 1875, order number 3722 with round barrel, set trigger, XXXX (4X) wood, beach sights, casehardened, and (remarks column) stabler. Post-Civil War Spencer carbines and rifles were equipped with Edward Stabler's cut-off mechanism that, when engaged, prevented the breechblock from moving far enough to chamber a cartridge from the buttstock magazine, thus allowing for the Spencer to be used as a single-shot arm. Stabler received a royalty of 25 cents for each arm fabricated with his magazine cut-off device, which became very popular with officers who believed the fire rate of the Spencer exhausted ammunition before it could be resupplied. Prior to inventing the cut-off device, Stabler had designed a spring assist for the Spencer blade ejector in 1864. The left side of the buttstock on this Model 1873 has a small representation plaque that reads, "PRESENTED/TO/Edward Stabler/BY THE/WINCHESTER ARMS CO." The included Winchester factory letter confirms that this rifle was presented to Stabler. The letter also confirms the rifle configuration, round barrel, set trigger, XXXX wood and casehardened receiver with beach sights at time of original shipment on September 21, 1875, order number 3722. This desirable First Model 1873 rifle has the distinctive dust cover held in place by grooved guides on either side of the top of the receiver, checkered oval finger grip on top of the dust cover and the lever latch with the visible screw threads. The dust cover construction is the primary difference between the various styles of Model 1873s. First Models are found in the 1 to about 31,000 serial number range of the Model 1873. The blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight are replacements with a peep sight mounted on the tang. An open dovetail sight is positioned behind the rear sight. The top of the barrel is stamped "WINCHESTERS-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16.1860." behind the rear sight and is an 1 1/4 inches from the receiver ring. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873", and the lower tang is marked with the serial number. The rifle is correctly without caliber markings. The rifle has a set trigger and sling swivels mounted on the buttstock and forend cap. The set trigger, 28 inch barrel, select walnut stock with checkering on the wrist and sling swivels were special factory features. Any special features are rare on the already rare First Model 1873 Rifles. Mounted on a nicely figured smooth walnut forearm and checkered straight grip stock with a steel forend cap, a period compass embedded on the underside of the buttstock ahead of the sling swivel and crescent buttplate. The buttplate has a compartment, which contains a pull through bore swab.
Class: Antique
Fine. The rifle retains original traces of original blue finish with the balance a smooth dark brown patina. The receiver has areas faded to a silver gray with flashes of original case colors mixed with a smooth dark brown patina. The wood is very fine with some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This rifle is a newly discovered treasure and is from the descendants of Edward Stabler.
Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Extra Long Barrel
Lot # 3015 (Sale Order: 16 of 874)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1876Barrel Length: 28 inch roundCaliber: 40-60 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: Very GoodSerial #: 42597Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 9,000
Very Fine Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Manufactured in 1884 as a third model (dust cover guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver and a dust cover with rear serrations) with extra long 28 inch round barrel. The factory letter confirms the rifle was shipped from the factory on December 11, 1884, in .40-60 with a round barrel and plain trigger. The barrel length was not listed. The barrel is fitted with dovetailed blade and "1876" marked folding ladder rear sights and is marked with the two-line address/patent dates information ahead of the rear sight and "CAL. 40-60" at the breech. The cartridge elevator is marked "40-60." The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." The serial number is stamped on the lower tang. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate featuring a trapdoor. A four piece cleaning rod is included.
Class: Antique
Very fine, retaining 90% plus bright original blue finish on the reciever with the balance thinning to a brown. The rear sight is an 1876 marked ladder replacement. 90% of the original niter blue remains on the loading gate. 75% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The barrel and magazine tube show 80% original finish mixed with cold blue. The wood is also very fine showing some minor to moderate dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured in 1884 as a third model (dust cover guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver and a dust cover with rear serrations) with extra long 28 inch round barrel. The factory letter confirms the rifle was shipped from the factory on December 11, 1884, in .40-60 with a round barrel and plain trigger. The barrel length was not listed. The barrel is fitted with dovetailed blade and "1876" marked folding ladder rear sights and is marked with the two-line address/patent dates information ahead of the rear sight and "CAL. 40-60" at the breech. The cartridge elevator is marked "40-60." The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." The serial number is stamped on the lower tang. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate featuring a trapdoor. A four piece cleaning rod is included.
Class: Antique
Very fine, retaining 90% plus bright original blue finish on the reciever with the balance thinning to a brown. The rear sight is an 1876 marked ladder replacement. 90% of the original niter blue remains on the loading gate. 75% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The barrel and magazine tube show 80% original finish mixed with cold blue. The wood is also very fine showing some minor to moderate dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Rifle, Letter
Lot # 3016 (Sale Order: 17 of 874)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 24 inch part octagonModel: 1873Caliber: 44 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: OtherSerial #: 161190ALow Estimate: 7,500High Estimate: 12,000
Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Letter
Manufactured in 1884. The accompanying Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation Thomas E. Hall signed letter lists this rifle dated June 26, 1958 with a half octagon barrel, set trigger, casehardened receiver, checkered pistol grip stock, hard rubber shotgun buttplate, half magazine, and factory engraving. The rifle was shipped on October 6, 1884. The factory engraving on the receiver consists of floral scrollwork on a punch dot background, scalloped borders, vignette of leaping deer on the left side, and blank banner on the right side. Additional scrollwork is featured on the forend cap and brass cartridge elevator which also has a scalloped border and "44 CAL." The barrel is fitted with dovetailed blade front and elevation adjustable rear sight and is marked with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "44 CAL" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873." Mounted on highly figured and checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with ebony insert on the grip cap.
Class: Antique
Very good. Traces of original blue and casehardened (mostly silvered out) finishes remain in the protected areas, otherwise a smooth gray patina on the crisp metal. The highly figured wood is good with a hairline crack and small missing chip near the tangs, a number of minor-moderate dings and scratches, and heavily worn checkering. Mechanically excellent. An attractive factory engraved Winchester Model 1873 rifle.
Manufactured in 1884. The accompanying Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation Thomas E. Hall signed letter lists this rifle dated June 26, 1958 with a half octagon barrel, set trigger, casehardened receiver, checkered pistol grip stock, hard rubber shotgun buttplate, half magazine, and factory engraving. The rifle was shipped on October 6, 1884. The factory engraving on the receiver consists of floral scrollwork on a punch dot background, scalloped borders, vignette of leaping deer on the left side, and blank banner on the right side. Additional scrollwork is featured on the forend cap and brass cartridge elevator which also has a scalloped border and "44 CAL." The barrel is fitted with dovetailed blade front and elevation adjustable rear sight and is marked with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "44 CAL" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873." Mounted on highly figured and checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with ebony insert on the grip cap.
Class: Antique
Very good. Traces of original blue and casehardened (mostly silvered out) finishes remain in the protected areas, otherwise a smooth gray patina on the crisp metal. The highly figured wood is good with a hairline crack and small missing chip near the tangs, a number of minor-moderate dings and scratches, and heavily worn checkering. Mechanically excellent. An attractive factory engraved Winchester Model 1873 rifle.
Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Rifle, Letter
Lot # 3017 (Sale Order: 18 of 874)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1886Barrel Length: 26 inch octagonCaliber: 45-90 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 77141Condition: GoodLow Estimate: 6,500High Estimate: 9,500
Unique Documented Special Order Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Manufactured in 1893. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel in .40-90 caliber, set trigger, half magazine, plain shotgun butt, checkered stock, factory engraving on barrel at the additional cost of $4.00, oil finish, and sling swivels when received in the warehouse on March 11, 1893, and shipped on March 14. Fine wedges of factory engraved scrollwork accented with a silver inlaid band are found on the barrel at the muzzle and breech. Fitted with dovetailed blade and elevation adjustable rear sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and an engraved panel with "45-90 WCF" at the breech. The checkered stock has a smooth steel buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "14S, "14" is marked on the stock inlet, and "S/14" is marked on the back of the buttplate.
Class: Antique
Very good. The barrel retains 40% original blue finish mostly thinning to a brown patina. The receiver is mostly a silvered out gray with the remaining surfaces retain flashes of original case colors. The wood is good with couple areas of deep chipping, a hairline crack near the upper tang, some minor-moderate handling marks, and smooth heavily worn checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured in 1893. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel in .40-90 caliber, set trigger, half magazine, plain shotgun butt, checkered stock, factory engraving on barrel at the additional cost of $4.00, oil finish, and sling swivels when received in the warehouse on March 11, 1893, and shipped on March 14. Fine wedges of factory engraved scrollwork accented with a silver inlaid band are found on the barrel at the muzzle and breech. Fitted with dovetailed blade and elevation adjustable rear sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and an engraved panel with "45-90 WCF" at the breech. The checkered stock has a smooth steel buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "14S, "14" is marked on the stock inlet, and "S/14" is marked on the back of the buttplate.
Class: Antique
Very good. The barrel retains 40% original blue finish mostly thinning to a brown patina. The receiver is mostly a silvered out gray with the remaining surfaces retain flashes of original case colors. The wood is good with couple areas of deep chipping, a hairline crack near the upper tang, some minor-moderate handling marks, and smooth heavily worn checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Winchester Highly Finished Arms Catalog
Lot # 3018 (Sale Order: 19 of 874)
Make: Other - ManufacturerModel: NoneStock Material: Other - Stock MaterialCondition: OtherLow Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
Highly Desirable Winchester 1897 Highly Finished Arms Catalog
Dated "October, 1897"on the title paged and marked "OBSOLETE" twice on the cover. There are also some faint stamped markings on the back. The catalog has images of various factory engraving, inlay, and carving options and their prices.
Class: Other
Fine with moderate overall storage type wear including some small tears, discoloration, fading and spine separation below the lower staple. This would be an excellent addition to any fine Winchester collection, especially those fortunate enough to possess factory engraved Winchesters pictured in the catalog with iconic factory engraving patterns.
Dated "October, 1897"on the title paged and marked "OBSOLETE" twice on the cover. There are also some faint stamped markings on the back. The catalog has images of various factory engraving, inlay, and carving options and their prices.
Class: Other
Fine with moderate overall storage type wear including some small tears, discoloration, fading and spine separation below the lower staple. This would be an excellent addition to any fine Winchester collection, especially those fortunate enough to possess factory engraved Winchesters pictured in the catalog with iconic factory engraving patterns.
Desirable Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory
Lot # 3019 (Sale Order: 20 of 874)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 26 inch octagonalModel: 1886Caliber: 45/70 Govt.Stock Material: Solid WoodCondition: Very GoodSerial #: 56996Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,500
Desirable Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
The Cody letter describes this Model 1886 as: "Rifle, 45/70 caliber, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger" and states that it was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on January 19, 1892. The rifle has a full octagon barrel with full length magazine. The barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and a folding leaf rear sight marked "1886" at the top of the leaf and graduated to "10". The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The barrel, magazine, bolt, loading gate and trigger have a blue finish. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish or oil finish. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. "45-70" is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. "-MODEL 1886-" is roll-stamped on the upper receiver tang. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are roll-stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger, and the serial number is stamped in script numerals between the tang screws.
Class: Antique
Very fine. The barrel and magazine have 50% plus of the original blue finish with some minor edge wear, few scattered handling marks and some dings visible on both sides of the barrel flats behind the rear sight. The magazine tube exhibits some cold blue touch up ahead of forend cap. The Winchester legend and caliber markings are crisp. 95% of the blue finish is present on the bolt. The blue finish on the loading gate has faded to a blue-gray patina. The case colors on the forearm cap have faded to a dove-gray patina. The receiver has 60% of the casehardened finish with strong case colors. The casehardened finish on the hammer and lever has faded to a gray-brown patina. The edges of the hammer show moderate cycling wear. The buttplate has a mottled silver-gray patina and retains 40% of the casehardened finish. The re-oiled stock and forearm are in fine overall condition with scattered minor handling marks. This is a good looking, original example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action 45-70 Rifle with desirable casehardened receiver.
The Cody letter describes this Model 1886 as: "Rifle, 45/70 caliber, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger" and states that it was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on January 19, 1892. The rifle has a full octagon barrel with full length magazine. The barrel has a standard sporting style front sight with nickel-silver blade and a folding leaf rear sight marked "1886" at the top of the leaf and graduated to "10". The upper receiver tang is factory drilled and tapped. The barrel, magazine, bolt, loading gate and trigger have a blue finish. The forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with a varnish or oil finish. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. "45-70" is roll-stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver. "-MODEL 1886-" is roll-stamped on the upper receiver tang. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are roll-stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger, and the serial number is stamped in script numerals between the tang screws.
Class: Antique
Very fine. The barrel and magazine have 50% plus of the original blue finish with some minor edge wear, few scattered handling marks and some dings visible on both sides of the barrel flats behind the rear sight. The magazine tube exhibits some cold blue touch up ahead of forend cap. The Winchester legend and caliber markings are crisp. 95% of the blue finish is present on the bolt. The blue finish on the loading gate has faded to a blue-gray patina. The case colors on the forearm cap have faded to a dove-gray patina. The receiver has 60% of the casehardened finish with strong case colors. The casehardened finish on the hammer and lever has faded to a gray-brown patina. The edges of the hammer show moderate cycling wear. The buttplate has a mottled silver-gray patina and retains 40% of the casehardened finish. The re-oiled stock and forearm are in fine overall condition with scattered minor handling marks. This is a good looking, original example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action 45-70 Rifle with desirable casehardened receiver.
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 3020 (Sale Order: 21 of 874)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1866Barrel Length: 24 inch octagonCaliber: 44 CFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 44136Condition: FairLow Estimate: 3,250High Estimate: 4,500
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle
Manufactured in 1870 as a third model with the serial numbered stamped in correct block style digits behind the trigger, single tang screw and a flare in the brass receiver at the junction with the forearm. The rife was later converted to 44 centerfire. The barrel has the two-line New Haven address/King patent dates marking and dovetailed blade (shortened) and folding ladder sights. The straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate. A four piece cleaning rod is included. The '66 secured Winchester's place in the annals of the West and launched a long line of successful Winchester lever actions that remain popular to this day and still retain the basic form of the '66.
Class: Antique
Fair. The barrel and magazine have a mixture of smooth brown and gray patinas. The brass forend cap and receiver have an untouched aged patina, and a protective coating has been applied to the buttplate. The replaced refinished wood is with a few missing small chips on the forearm and some minor-moderate handing evidence. Mechanically fine.
Manufactured in 1870 as a third model with the serial numbered stamped in correct block style digits behind the trigger, single tang screw and a flare in the brass receiver at the junction with the forearm. The rife was later converted to 44 centerfire. The barrel has the two-line New Haven address/King patent dates marking and dovetailed blade (shortened) and folding ladder sights. The straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate. A four piece cleaning rod is included. The '66 secured Winchester's place in the annals of the West and launched a long line of successful Winchester lever actions that remain popular to this day and still retain the basic form of the '66.
Class: Antique
Fair. The barrel and magazine have a mixture of smooth brown and gray patinas. The brass forend cap and receiver have an untouched aged patina, and a protective coating has been applied to the buttplate. The replaced refinished wood is with a few missing small chips on the forearm and some minor-moderate handing evidence. Mechanically fine.
Winchester Model 1876 Rifle with Extra Length Barrel, Letter
Lot # 3021 (Sale Order: 22 of 874)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 28 inch roundModel: 1876Caliber: 45-60 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 60048Condition: GoodLow Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 4,750
Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Manufactured as a third model with extra long 28 inch round barrel. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a round barrel in .45-60 caliber and plain trigger when received in the warehouse on February 20, 1888, and shipped on March 5, 1888, with nine other Model 1876s. Dovetailed blade and folding ladder sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address/patent dates and "45-60 WCF." "MODEL 1876" is marked on the upper tang. The crescent buttplate has a compartment (cleaning rod not included).
Class: Antique
Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. Numerous dents are visible on right rear side plate, rear of loading gate. 40% of original case colors remain on the hammer and lever, and 25% of original niter blue remain on the loading gate. The folding ladder sight is bent upward. The wood is also fine showing some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured as a third model with extra long 28 inch round barrel. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a round barrel in .45-60 caliber and plain trigger when received in the warehouse on February 20, 1888, and shipped on March 5, 1888, with nine other Model 1876s. Dovetailed blade and folding ladder sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address/patent dates and "45-60 WCF." "MODEL 1876" is marked on the upper tang. The crescent buttplate has a compartment (cleaning rod not included).
Class: Antique
Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. Numerous dents are visible on right rear side plate, rear of loading gate. 40% of original case colors remain on the hammer and lever, and 25% of original niter blue remain on the loading gate. The folding ladder sight is bent upward. The wood is also fine showing some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Winchester - 1885-Rifle
Lot # 3022 (Sale Order: 23 of 874)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1885-RifleBarrel Length: 30 inch part octagonCaliber: 32-40Stock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 85535Condition: ExcellentLow Estimate: 12,000High Estimate: 18,000
Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle with Scope and Factory Letter
Manufactured in 1900. The barrel is period non-factory equipped with a Stevens Arms & Tool Co. scope. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address and "32-40" at the breech. The underside of the barrel directly ahead of the forearm is marked "3". Blue barrel, casehardened receiver, hammer and lever, niter blue double set triggers, and mounted with a nicely figured multi-point checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap, cheek piece nickel plated Swiss buttplate. The accompanying factory letter verifies the rifle configuration, caliber, 1/2 octagon # 3 30 inch barrel, set trigger, checkered pistol stock, casehardened, Swiss cheek piece and buttplate and that it had a mid-range and wind gauge sight and no rear sight seat at the time of shipment to order number 52575 on March 2, 1900.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Exceptionally overall with 95% original blue finish remaining on the barrel with loss limited to some wear and minor scratches on the muzzle. The receiver retains 90% plus original bright case colors with some fading on the upper tang. The lever shows strong original case colors in protected areas with a smooth gray patina on the balance. 99% of the bright niter blue remains on the triggers, and 95% original nickel plating remains on the buttplate. The wood shows some scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The checkering is crisp. The scope is very fine with a number of small dings on the muzzle end and a few minor scratches. The optics are a bit hazy.
Manufactured in 1900. The barrel is period non-factory equipped with a Stevens Arms & Tool Co. scope. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address and "32-40" at the breech. The underside of the barrel directly ahead of the forearm is marked "3". Blue barrel, casehardened receiver, hammer and lever, niter blue double set triggers, and mounted with a nicely figured multi-point checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap, cheek piece nickel plated Swiss buttplate. The accompanying factory letter verifies the rifle configuration, caliber, 1/2 octagon # 3 30 inch barrel, set trigger, checkered pistol stock, casehardened, Swiss cheek piece and buttplate and that it had a mid-range and wind gauge sight and no rear sight seat at the time of shipment to order number 52575 on March 2, 1900.
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Exceptionally overall with 95% original blue finish remaining on the barrel with loss limited to some wear and minor scratches on the muzzle. The receiver retains 90% plus original bright case colors with some fading on the upper tang. The lever shows strong original case colors in protected areas with a smooth gray patina on the balance. 99% of the bright niter blue remains on the triggers, and 95% original nickel plating remains on the buttplate. The wood shows some scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The checkering is crisp. The scope is very fine with a number of small dings on the muzzle end and a few minor scratches. The optics are a bit hazy.
Antique Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Schuetzen Rifle
Lot # 3023 (Sale Order: 24 of 874)
Make: WinchesterBarrel Length: 26 inch part octagonModel: 1885-RifleCaliber: 22 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodSerial #: 64069Condition: ExcellentLow Estimate: 5,500High Estimate: 8,000
Outstanding Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle with Schuetzen Buttplate
Manufactured in 1893. Dovetailed blade and elevation adjustable sights on a no. 1 barrel, which is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "22 WCF" at the breech on the top flat. The lower tang has the patent date marking and the serial number. Mounted on a nicely figured and smooth walnut Schnabel forearm with ebony tip insert and straight grip stock with Swiss buttplate. The barrel is blue, the buttplate is nickel plated, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened.
Class: Antique
Excellent. The barrel retains 95% plus original blue finish with thinning on the balance. The buttplate retains 95% frosted original nickel plating. The remaining surfaces retain nearly 98% original case colors. The wood is also excellent showing some minor handling evidence and retaining most of the finish. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured in 1893. Dovetailed blade and elevation adjustable sights on a no. 1 barrel, which is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "22 WCF" at the breech on the top flat. The lower tang has the patent date marking and the serial number. Mounted on a nicely figured and smooth walnut Schnabel forearm with ebony tip insert and straight grip stock with Swiss buttplate. The barrel is blue, the buttplate is nickel plated, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened.
Class: Antique
Excellent. The barrel retains 95% plus original blue finish with thinning on the balance. The buttplate retains 95% frosted original nickel plating. The remaining surfaces retain nearly 98% original case colors. The wood is also excellent showing some minor handling evidence and retaining most of the finish. Mechanically excellent.
Winchester - 1892
Lot # 3024 (Sale Order: 25 of 874)
Make: WinchesterModel: 1892Barrel Length: 24 inch octagonCaliber: 44 WCFStock Material: Solid WoodCondition: Very GoodSerial #: 10917Low Estimate: 5,500High Estimate: 8,000
Very Fine Desirable Antique First Year Production Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
Manufactured in 1892. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line, model, maker, 1884 patent date and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. Dovetailed blade front sight, adjustable rear buckhorn sight, blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
Class: Antique
Very fine overall with 80% bright original blue finish remaining showing some thinning on the barrel and magazine tube, some flaking and minor scratches on the receiver and overall some edge wear. 75% of the original bright case colors remain on the hammer and lever while the buttplate has gray and dark patina with some minor oxidation. The very fine wood retains most of the original varnish, and shows several small nicks on the left wrist, and overall some minor dings and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Manufactured in 1892. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line, model, maker, 1884 patent date and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. Dovetailed blade front sight, adjustable rear buckhorn sight, blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
Class: Antique
Very fine overall with 80% bright original blue finish remaining showing some thinning on the barrel and magazine tube, some flaking and minor scratches on the receiver and overall some edge wear. 75% of the original bright case colors remain on the hammer and lever while the buttplate has gray and dark patina with some minor oxidation. The very fine wood retains most of the original varnish, and shows several small nicks on the left wrist, and overall some minor dings and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
