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Exceptional Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter
Lot # 1000 (Sale Order: 1 of 1045)
Exceptional Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter
This is a truly exceptional original example of a Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle. The letter states that this rifle was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on June 14, 1894 and lists the caliber as "45-90" with "octagon barrel" and "plain trigger". No mention of the half magazine is made, but is undoubtedly original and surely an oversight in the records. The rifle has a 26-inch, full octagon barrel, half-magazine, crescent steel buttplate and varnished walnut stock and forearm. The barrel is blued and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, loading lever and buttplate have a color casehardened finish. The bolt and loading gate have a high polish blue finish. The barrel is fitted with a sporting style rear sight and dovetailed, nickel-silver, fixed blade front sight. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / - WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight and the caliber, "45-90 W.F.C." between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL 1886-" and the lower receiver tang is stamped with the two-line 1884 and 1885 patent dates behind the trigger and the serial number, "89154" between the tang screws.
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-90 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 89154
Condtion: Excellent. The rifle retains 98% of the original blue and casehardened finish. Wear is limited to some very minor spotting on the left side of the barrel below the front sight. The case colors on the sides of the receiver and forearm cap are vivid. Most of the high polish blue finish is present on the bolt and loading lever. The stock and forearm are in exc…
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This is a truly exceptional original example of a Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle. The letter states that this rifle was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on June 14, 1894 and lists the caliber as "45-90" with "octagon barrel" and "plain trigger". No mention of the half magazine is made, but is undoubtedly original and surely an oversight in the records. The rifle has a 26-inch, full octagon barrel, half-magazine, crescent steel buttplate and varnished walnut stock and forearm. The barrel is blued and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, loading lever and buttplate have a color casehardened finish. The bolt and loading gate have a high polish blue finish. The barrel is fitted with a sporting style rear sight and dovetailed, nickel-silver, fixed blade front sight. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / - WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight and the caliber, "45-90 W.F.C." between the rear sight and the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL 1886-" and the lower receiver tang is stamped with the two-line 1884 and 1885 patent dates behind the trigger and the serial number, "89154" between the tang screws.
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-90 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 89154
Condtion: Excellent. The rifle retains 98% of the original blue and casehardened finish. Wear is limited to some very minor spotting on the left side of the barrel below the front sight. The case colors on the sides of the receiver and forearm cap are vivid. Most of the high polish blue finish is present on the bolt and loading lever. The stock and forearm are in exc…
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Engraved New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 2 of 1045)
Engraved New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle
Henry Lever Action Rifle manufactured in 1863. The rifle has the early style receiver with rear sight dovetail and first pattern buttplate with rounded spur. The rifle is engraved in the style of Samuel J. Hoggson. The distinctive, standard pattern engraving features large scrolls on a punch-dot background on the side plates, upper surfaces of the receiver and tang and the top of the buttplate. Large flower designs are engraved on both sides of the forward portion of the receiver. The left side plate is engraved with a hound pursuing a buck. The engraved panels on the receiver and side plates have distinctive scalloped borders. The brass receiver and buttplate have a silver, plated finish, the barrel is blued, the hammer and loading lever are casehardened and the highly figured rosewood stock has a high polish varnish finish. The barrel is fitted with a brass, half-moon, front sight and a folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch. A factory sling loop is attached to the left side of the barrel and a sling swivel is inlaid in the left side of the stock. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line legend: "HENRY'S PATENT OCT.16.1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN.CT". Roman (serifed) letters are used for the entire address. The serial number, "2819" is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver, on the lower left side of the receiver tang, on the inside of the buttplate and the shanks of both buttplate screws. The partial serial number "19" is visible in the upper stock tang inlet. Two punch marks are stamped above the serial number on the lower receiver tang.
BBL: 24 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 Henry RF
Finish: silver-plated
Grips:
Serial Number: 2819
Condtion: Very good. The recei…
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Henry Lever Action Rifle manufactured in 1863. The rifle has the early style receiver with rear sight dovetail and first pattern buttplate with rounded spur. The rifle is engraved in the style of Samuel J. Hoggson. The distinctive, standard pattern engraving features large scrolls on a punch-dot background on the side plates, upper surfaces of the receiver and tang and the top of the buttplate. Large flower designs are engraved on both sides of the forward portion of the receiver. The left side plate is engraved with a hound pursuing a buck. The engraved panels on the receiver and side plates have distinctive scalloped borders. The brass receiver and buttplate have a silver, plated finish, the barrel is blued, the hammer and loading lever are casehardened and the highly figured rosewood stock has a high polish varnish finish. The barrel is fitted with a brass, half-moon, front sight and a folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard center notch. A factory sling loop is attached to the left side of the barrel and a sling swivel is inlaid in the left side of the stock. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line legend: "HENRY'S PATENT OCT.16.1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN.CT". Roman (serifed) letters are used for the entire address. The serial number, "2819" is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver, on the lower left side of the receiver tang, on the inside of the buttplate and the shanks of both buttplate screws. The partial serial number "19" is visible in the upper stock tang inlet. Two punch marks are stamped above the serial number on the lower receiver tang.
BBL: 24 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 Henry RF
Finish: silver-plated
Grips:
Serial Number: 2819
Condtion: Very good. The recei…
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Box of Vintage UMC 44 Caliber Henry Ammunition and a Fine Dorman Print
Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 3 of 1045)
Box of Vintage UMC 44 Caliber Henry Ammunition and a Fine Dorman Print
1) One box of 50 count 44 caliber Henry rim-fire cartridges. The label reads ".50 .44 CAL., HENRY / RIM-FIRE CARTRIDGES" over a likeness of the bullet marked with a "U" head stamp and reading ".44 HENRY FLAT / MODEL 1866", the bullet is flanked by "SWAGED" and "BULLETS" as well as "TRADE (U in a circle) MARK". The bottom of the label reads " MANUFACTURED BY / THE UMC METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. / BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A.". The "Guarantee" label is affixed to the bottom of the box and most of the green seal remains around the sides. 2) 11-3/8 inch x 18-1/8 inch sight black and white print of cowboy shooting a Henry rifle. There is an arrow in the ground in front of him. The original was a charcoal drawing. Signed "Robert D. Dorman" lower right. Great detail and proper equipment. The 15-1/2" x 22-1/8" wood frame has a dark matting.
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Condtion: 1) Good. Some of the lid and bottom labels have flaked off and the edges are beginning to fray a little. The seal has been broken and parts of the seal are absent. The box itself has some faded, illegible period hand writing on one side and there are some stains and minor wear. The box is wrapped in cellophane to protect it. 2) Excellent overall. The frame has a small gap at each corner and the print itself shows a couple of very minor creases.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000
1) One box of 50 count 44 caliber Henry rim-fire cartridges. The label reads ".50 .44 CAL., HENRY / RIM-FIRE CARTRIDGES" over a likeness of the bullet marked with a "U" head stamp and reading ".44 HENRY FLAT / MODEL 1866", the bullet is flanked by "SWAGED" and "BULLETS" as well as "TRADE (U in a circle) MARK". The bottom of the label reads " MANUFACTURED BY / THE UMC METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. / BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U.S.A.". The "Guarantee" label is affixed to the bottom of the box and most of the green seal remains around the sides. 2) 11-3/8 inch x 18-1/8 inch sight black and white print of cowboy shooting a Henry rifle. There is an arrow in the ground in front of him. The original was a charcoal drawing. Signed "Robert D. Dorman" lower right. Great detail and proper equipment. The 15-1/2" x 22-1/8" wood frame has a dark matting.
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Serial Number:
Condtion: 1) Good. Some of the lid and bottom labels have flaked off and the edges are beginning to fray a little. The seal has been broken and parts of the seal are absent. The box itself has some faded, illegible period hand writing on one side and there are some stains and minor wear. The box is wrapped in cellophane to protect it. 2) Excellent overall. The frame has a small gap at each corner and the print itself shows a couple of very minor creases.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000
Spectacular, Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle with Documented Factory Montgomery Ward I...
Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 4 of 1045)
Spectacular, Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle with Documented Factory Montgomery Ward Inscription
Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle with Cody Firearms Museum letter. The Cody letter states that this rifle was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on December 21, 1887 and was factory engraved with the inscription "A.M. Ward". The letter further states that the rifle was in "38/56 caliber" with an octagon barrel, plain trigger and "checkered stock with pistol grip". The rifle has a blued barrel and magazine, casehardened forearm cap, receiver, hammer, loading lever and crescent steel buttplate. The bolt and loading gate are blued. The deluxe, highly figured, walnut forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered with a high-polish, 'piano' finish. The pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The barrel is fitted with a Winchester Express front sight with ivory bead and a sporting style rear sight. A folding combination rear sight is fitted to the receiver tang. The left side of the receiver is engraved: "A.M. WARD" in script letters. A.M. Ward" was Aaron Montgomery Ward who established the first successful retail catalog business , "Montgomery Ward" in Chicago, Illinois, in 1872. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN.U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight. The caliber, "35-55 W.C.F." is stamped between the rear sight and the receiver. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger and the serial number, "11970" is stamped between the tang screws.
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut checkered
Gauge: 38-56 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 11970
Condtion: Excellent. The rifle retains 98% of the original blue and casehardened finish. The bar…
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Winchester Model 1886 Fancy Sporting Rifle with Cody Firearms Museum letter. The Cody letter states that this rifle was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on December 21, 1887 and was factory engraved with the inscription "A.M. Ward". The letter further states that the rifle was in "38/56 caliber" with an octagon barrel, plain trigger and "checkered stock with pistol grip". The rifle has a blued barrel and magazine, casehardened forearm cap, receiver, hammer, loading lever and crescent steel buttplate. The bolt and loading gate are blued. The deluxe, highly figured, walnut forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered with a high-polish, 'piano' finish. The pistol grip has an ebony inlay. The barrel is fitted with a Winchester Express front sight with ivory bead and a sporting style rear sight. A folding combination rear sight is fitted to the receiver tang. The left side of the receiver is engraved: "A.M. WARD" in script letters. A.M. Ward" was Aaron Montgomery Ward who established the first successful retail catalog business , "Montgomery Ward" in Chicago, Illinois, in 1872. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN.U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight. The caliber, "35-55 W.C.F." is stamped between the rear sight and the receiver. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger and the serial number, "11970" is stamped between the tang screws.
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut checkered
Gauge: 38-56 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 11970
Condtion: Excellent. The rifle retains 98% of the original blue and casehardened finish. The bar…
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Outstanding Scarce Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Carbine with Factory Letter
Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 5 of 1045)
Outstanding Scarce Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Carbine with Factory Letter
Accompanied by a factory letter confirming its configuration and lists: "carbine, 44 caliber, shotgun butt rubber, plain wood, checkered stock with pistol grip, oil finish, no sling ring or staple." Furthermore the letter confirms the sights and states: "Lyman leaf and #26 front sights, Lyman improved #1-A rear sight." The carbine was received in the warehouse on October 10, 1908 and was then shipped out three days later on October 13, 1908, order number 174607. Blue barrel and frame with casehardened hammer and lever. The barrel address is marked in two lines "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./ NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884." between the barrel band and the rear sight. Caliber designation "44 W.C.F." stamped on the left side of the barrel near the breech. Smooth oiled walnut stock checkered on the forearm and the pistol grip with Winchester hard rubber grip cap and buttplate.
BBL: 20 inch round
Stock: walnut pistol grip
Gauge: 44-40 Win
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 343011
Condtion: Excellent. 95% original blue finish remains on the barrel showing some mild isolated thinning on a high point on the left side of the barrel about three inches behind the muzzle and some overall collector type handling marks. All markings are crisp and clear. The frame retains 90% bright original blue finish thinning on high edges and exhibiting some handling marks and small surface scratches. The hammer and lever both display brilliant flashes of original case colors the balance has some what silvered out but still displays a distinct casecolor pattern. The loading gate also retains some of its original niter blue finish. The wood is excellent plus showing only very mino…
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Accompanied by a factory letter confirming its configuration and lists: "carbine, 44 caliber, shotgun butt rubber, plain wood, checkered stock with pistol grip, oil finish, no sling ring or staple." Furthermore the letter confirms the sights and states: "Lyman leaf and #26 front sights, Lyman improved #1-A rear sight." The carbine was received in the warehouse on October 10, 1908 and was then shipped out three days later on October 13, 1908, order number 174607. Blue barrel and frame with casehardened hammer and lever. The barrel address is marked in two lines "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./ NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884." between the barrel band and the rear sight. Caliber designation "44 W.C.F." stamped on the left side of the barrel near the breech. Smooth oiled walnut stock checkered on the forearm and the pistol grip with Winchester hard rubber grip cap and buttplate.
BBL: 20 inch round
Stock: walnut pistol grip
Gauge: 44-40 Win
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 343011
Condtion: Excellent. 95% original blue finish remains on the barrel showing some mild isolated thinning on a high point on the left side of the barrel about three inches behind the muzzle and some overall collector type handling marks. All markings are crisp and clear. The frame retains 90% bright original blue finish thinning on high edges and exhibiting some handling marks and small surface scratches. The hammer and lever both display brilliant flashes of original case colors the balance has some what silvered out but still displays a distinct casecolor pattern. The loading gate also retains some of its original niter blue finish. The wood is excellent plus showing only very mino…
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Outstanding Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 6 of 1045)
Outstanding Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Accompanied by a factory letter confirming its configuration and states: "rifle, 32 caliber, round barrel, plain trigger." The rifle was received in the warehouse on April 29, 1885 and shipped on May 14, 1885, in a shipment of 69 other arms order number 20743. Fixed German silver front sight with adjustable rear buckhorn sight. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING - ARMS NEW HAVEN CT. / KING'S - IMPROVEMENT - PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860". "32 Cal" is marked on the barrel at the action and "32 CAL" on the carrier. Serial number on the lower tang and the model designation on the upper tang. Casehardened lever, hammer, and crescent buttplate. Plain forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 177601A
Condtion: Excellent. 98% plus original blue finish remains on the barrel showing only the slightest storage type wear. The frame retains 97% original blue finish with isolated wear on both sides of the receiver near the breach, otherwise excellent. The loading lever still retains nearly all of its original niter blue finish. All markings are crisp and clear. The casehardened components are excellent retaining nearly 98% of the original vibrant and rich case colors. The wood is also excellent showing only minor pressure marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: $7500 - $9000
Accompanied by a factory letter confirming its configuration and states: "rifle, 32 caliber, round barrel, plain trigger." The rifle was received in the warehouse on April 29, 1885 and shipped on May 14, 1885, in a shipment of 69 other arms order number 20743. Fixed German silver front sight with adjustable rear buckhorn sight. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING - ARMS NEW HAVEN CT. / KING'S - IMPROVEMENT - PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860". "32 Cal" is marked on the barrel at the action and "32 CAL" on the carrier. Serial number on the lower tang and the model designation on the upper tang. Casehardened lever, hammer, and crescent buttplate. Plain forearm with a steel forend cap and straight grip stock.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 177601A
Condtion: Excellent. 98% plus original blue finish remains on the barrel showing only the slightest storage type wear. The frame retains 97% original blue finish with isolated wear on both sides of the receiver near the breach, otherwise excellent. The loading lever still retains nearly all of its original niter blue finish. All markings are crisp and clear. The casehardened components are excellent retaining nearly 98% of the original vibrant and rich case colors. The wood is also excellent showing only minor pressure marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: $7500 - $9000
Excellent Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Cody Museum Letter
Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 7 of 1045)
Excellent Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Cody Museum Letter
This is an excellent example of a Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured in 1893. The rifle has a blue barrel, magazine and receiver with casehardened loading lever, trigger, hammer and crescent buttplate. The straight grain walnut stock and forearm have a varnished finish. The rifle has an octagon barrel fitted with a fixed, dove-tailed, front sight with nickel silver blade and a sporting style rear sight. The third model receiver has an integral dust cover rail and the dust cover has serrated edges. 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 and "44 W.C.F." just ahead of the receiver. The bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked: "44 CAL". The upper tang is roll-stamped with the third style, fancy, "Model 1873" marking and the tang is factory drilled and tapped for a sight. The serial number, "472885B", is located on the lower tang between the loading lever latch and the tang screw. The steel crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trap door. The accompanying Cody Firearms Museum Records Office form verifies the serial number, rifle configuration, octagon barrel, plain trigger and that it was received on 3-10-1894 and shipped on 6-7-1894.
BBL: 24 inch octagonal
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 472885B
Condtion: Excellent. The rifle retains 95% of the original blue finish overall. The barrel, magazine and forearm show only light edge wear with the blue finish fading slightly to a blue-brown patina. The receiver has 97% of the original blue finish with light edge wear on high points and some mi…
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This is an excellent example of a Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured in 1893. The rifle has a blue barrel, magazine and receiver with casehardened loading lever, trigger, hammer and crescent buttplate. The straight grain walnut stock and forearm have a varnished finish. The rifle has an octagon barrel fitted with a fixed, dove-tailed, front sight with nickel silver blade and a sporting style rear sight. The third model receiver has an integral dust cover rail and the dust cover has serrated edges. 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 and "44 W.C.F." just ahead of the receiver. The bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked: "44 CAL". The upper tang is roll-stamped with the third style, fancy, "Model 1873" marking and the tang is factory drilled and tapped for a sight. The serial number, "472885B", is located on the lower tang between the loading lever latch and the tang screw. The steel crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trap door. The accompanying Cody Firearms Museum Records Office form verifies the serial number, rifle configuration, octagon barrel, plain trigger and that it was received on 3-10-1894 and shipped on 6-7-1894.
BBL: 24 inch octagonal
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 472885B
Condtion: Excellent. The rifle retains 95% of the original blue finish overall. The barrel, magazine and forearm show only light edge wear with the blue finish fading slightly to a blue-brown patina. The receiver has 97% of the original blue finish with light edge wear on high points and some mi…
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Excellent Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Take-Down Lever Action Rifle with Half-Octagon Barrel
Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 8 of 1045)
Excellent Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Take-Down Lever Action Rifle with Half-Octagon Barrel
This exceptional special order Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1919. This take-down rifle has the rare combination of a half-round/half-octagon barrel with full-length magazine. The rifle has a full blue finish with varnished, straight grain, walnut forearm and stock. The stock has a blued crescent buttplate. The barrel is fitted with a fixed blade front sight and sporting rear sight. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUG. 21 1894." ahead of the rear sight. The left barrel flat is marked: "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines below the rear sight. The top flat is stamped with the oval Winchester proofmark and the caliber designation "30 W.C.F." between the rear sight and the receiver. A second Winchester proof mark is stamped on the top of the receiver ahead on the ejection slot. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped with the legend: "MODEL 1894/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT & FGN." in three lines. The serial number, "879464" is stamped on the lower receiver perpendicular to the bore.
BBL: 24 inch half octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 30 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 879464
Condtion: Excellent. The rifle retains 98% plus of the bright original blue finish and shows only light storage wear. The stock and forearm are in excellent condition with most of the original varnish with minor handling marks. All of the markings are crisp. This is an outstanding example of a rare Winchester Model 1894 Take-Down Rifle with half-round/half octagon barrel and full length magazine.
Estimate: $6500 - $8500
This exceptional special order Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1919. This take-down rifle has the rare combination of a half-round/half-octagon barrel with full-length magazine. The rifle has a full blue finish with varnished, straight grain, walnut forearm and stock. The stock has a blued crescent buttplate. The barrel is fitted with a fixed blade front sight and sporting rear sight. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUG. 21 1894." ahead of the rear sight. The left barrel flat is marked: "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines below the rear sight. The top flat is stamped with the oval Winchester proofmark and the caliber designation "30 W.C.F." between the rear sight and the receiver. A second Winchester proof mark is stamped on the top of the receiver ahead on the ejection slot. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped with the legend: "MODEL 1894/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT & FGN." in three lines. The serial number, "879464" is stamped on the lower receiver perpendicular to the bore.
BBL: 24 inch half octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 30 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 879464
Condtion: Excellent. The rifle retains 98% plus of the bright original blue finish and shows only light storage wear. The stock and forearm are in excellent condition with most of the original varnish with minor handling marks. All of the markings are crisp. This is an outstanding example of a rare Winchester Model 1894 Take-Down Rifle with half-round/half octagon barrel and full length magazine.
Estimate: $6500 - $8500
Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 9 of 1045)
Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle
Winchester Model 1895 Fancy Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1923. The rifle has a full blue finish with fancy, highly figured walnut stock and forearm with high polish varnish finish. The stock and forearm have fine checkered panels. The forearm has an ebony inlay on the tip and the stock is fitted with a rubber Winchester recoil pad with black spacer. The barrel has a "Winchester Express" front sight with gold bead and a sporting style rear sight. The top of the receiver has a matted finish. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "- NICKEL STEEL BARREL - / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines below the rear sight followed by the caliber designation " - 30 GOV'T'06". Oval Winchester "W/P" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel and the upper left side of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 95 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF & FGN." in three lines. The serial number, "412536", is stamped on the lower receiver tang. The left side of the receiver has the elongated, two-line, Winchester legend with 1895-1907 patent dates.
BBL: 24 inch
Stock: walnut checkered
Gauge: 30-06
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 412536
Condtion: Excellent. The rifle retains approximately 90% of the original blue finish on the receiver. The barrel has nearly 95% of the original blue finish with the exception of scratches and minor scuffmarks along the right side. There is edge wear along the top and high points of the receiver and on the contact points of the receiver linkage. The magazine has a gray parkerized finish. The fancy walnut stock and forearm are in very good to excellent condition. The checkered panels on the forearm and stock wrist are sharp. Nearly all of the varnish finish is present. Wea…
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Winchester Model 1895 Fancy Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1923. The rifle has a full blue finish with fancy, highly figured walnut stock and forearm with high polish varnish finish. The stock and forearm have fine checkered panels. The forearm has an ebony inlay on the tip and the stock is fitted with a rubber Winchester recoil pad with black spacer. The barrel has a "Winchester Express" front sight with gold bead and a sporting style rear sight. The top of the receiver has a matted finish. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "- NICKEL STEEL BARREL - / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines below the rear sight followed by the caliber designation " - 30 GOV'T'06". Oval Winchester "W/P" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel and the upper left side of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 95 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF & FGN." in three lines. The serial number, "412536", is stamped on the lower receiver tang. The left side of the receiver has the elongated, two-line, Winchester legend with 1895-1907 patent dates.
BBL: 24 inch
Stock: walnut checkered
Gauge: 30-06
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 412536
Condtion: Excellent. The rifle retains approximately 90% of the original blue finish on the receiver. The barrel has nearly 95% of the original blue finish with the exception of scratches and minor scuffmarks along the right side. There is edge wear along the top and high points of the receiver and on the contact points of the receiver linkage. The magazine has a gray parkerized finish. The fancy walnut stock and forearm are in very good to excellent condition. The checkered panels on the forearm and stock wrist are sharp. Nearly all of the varnish finish is present. Wea…
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Excellent Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket
Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 10 of 1045)
Excellent Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket
Winchester Model 1873, Third Model, Musket manufactured in 1903. The musket appears to be one of the September 1903 order for 700 Model 1873 Muskets for Nicaragua; a number of these muskets were found in the 1950s in un-fired condition. The musket has a blued barrel, magazine, barrel bands and receiver. The hammer, loading lever and carbine buttplate have a casehardened finish. The walnut stock and full-length forearm have an oil finish. The barrel is fitted with a military style folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards. Sling swivels are fitted to the stock and the middle barrel band. The musket was fitted for a socket bayonet. The musket is a Third Model with integral dust cover rib and dust cover with a serrated rear edge. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the legend: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber: "44 W.C.F." is stamped between the rear sight and the receiver. The bottom of the cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL". The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL. 1873." in fancy script with a decorative foliate design at either end. The serial number, "570363B" is located on the lower receiver tang behind the loading lever latch.
BBL: 30 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 570363B
Condtion: Excellent. This musket appears to be in un-issued condition and shows only wear associated with 50 years of storage. The blue finish on the barrel and receiver is bright and free from handling marks. There are some scattered pitting on the top of the barrel and on the receiver and dust cover. The pitting is scattered over many areas and does not detract from th…
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Winchester Model 1873, Third Model, Musket manufactured in 1903. The musket appears to be one of the September 1903 order for 700 Model 1873 Muskets for Nicaragua; a number of these muskets were found in the 1950s in un-fired condition. The musket has a blued barrel, magazine, barrel bands and receiver. The hammer, loading lever and carbine buttplate have a casehardened finish. The walnut stock and full-length forearm have an oil finish. The barrel is fitted with a military style folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards. Sling swivels are fitted to the stock and the middle barrel band. The musket was fitted for a socket bayonet. The musket is a Third Model with integral dust cover rib and dust cover with a serrated rear edge. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the legend: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The caliber: "44 W.C.F." is stamped between the rear sight and the receiver. The bottom of the cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL". The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL. 1873." in fancy script with a decorative foliate design at either end. The serial number, "570363B" is located on the lower receiver tang behind the loading lever latch.
BBL: 30 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 570363B
Condtion: Excellent. This musket appears to be in un-issued condition and shows only wear associated with 50 years of storage. The blue finish on the barrel and receiver is bright and free from handling marks. There are some scattered pitting on the top of the barrel and on the receiver and dust cover. The pitting is scattered over many areas and does not detract from th…
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Excellent Documented Winchester Model 1895 Fancy Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 11 of 1045)
Excellent Documented Winchester Model 1895 Fancy Deluxe Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
This is an exceptional example of a Winchester Model 1895 Fancy Sporting Rifle with deluxe, highly figured, checkered, walnut stock and forearm. The Cody Firearm Museum letter that accompanies the rifle states that it was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on December 24, 1903. The letter states that the rifle had a "Fancy checkered stock, Shotgun butt with rubber butt plate" and "Oil finish". The 24-inch barrel has a Marble "Sheard" front sight with gold bead and a Lyman folding leaf rear sight. One rear sight leaf has a wide vee notch and the other has a white triangle. A eye for a detachable sling swivel is fitted on the underside of the barrel and the butt. The forward edge of the receiver has a matted finish and a Lyman "WR-WT" adjustable rear sight is mounted on the left side of the receiver. The stock has a checkered steel buttplate. The stock and forearm are the rarely encountered deluxe, highly figured burl walnut with fine checkered panels and an oil finish. The forearm tip has an ebony inlay. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines between the rear sight and the receiver. The top of the barrel is stamped with the oval Winchester proof mark and the caliber "35 W.C.F." just in front of the receiver. A Winchester proof mark is stamped on the top of the receiver to the left of the matted sighting panel. The Winchester legend and patent markings are located on the left side of the receiver and are covered by the receiver sight. The serial number "41539" is stamped on the lower receiver tang. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "WINCHESTER/-MODEL 1895-" in two lines.
BBL: 24 inch
Stock: walnut checkered deluxe oil finished
Gauge…
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This is an exceptional example of a Winchester Model 1895 Fancy Sporting Rifle with deluxe, highly figured, checkered, walnut stock and forearm. The Cody Firearm Museum letter that accompanies the rifle states that it was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on December 24, 1903. The letter states that the rifle had a "Fancy checkered stock, Shotgun butt with rubber butt plate" and "Oil finish". The 24-inch barrel has a Marble "Sheard" front sight with gold bead and a Lyman folding leaf rear sight. One rear sight leaf has a wide vee notch and the other has a white triangle. A eye for a detachable sling swivel is fitted on the underside of the barrel and the butt. The forward edge of the receiver has a matted finish and a Lyman "WR-WT" adjustable rear sight is mounted on the left side of the receiver. The stock has a checkered steel buttplate. The stock and forearm are the rarely encountered deluxe, highly figured burl walnut with fine checkered panels and an oil finish. The forearm tip has an ebony inlay. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines between the rear sight and the receiver. The top of the barrel is stamped with the oval Winchester proof mark and the caliber "35 W.C.F." just in front of the receiver. A Winchester proof mark is stamped on the top of the receiver to the left of the matted sighting panel. The Winchester legend and patent markings are located on the left side of the receiver and are covered by the receiver sight. The serial number "41539" is stamped on the lower receiver tang. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "WINCHESTER/-MODEL 1895-" in two lines.
BBL: 24 inch
Stock: walnut checkered deluxe oil finished
Gauge…
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Scarce Winchester Deluxe Takedown Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 12 of 1045)
Scarce Winchester Deluxe Takedown Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle
This attractive Deluxe Winchester Take-Down Model 1894 Fancy Sporting Rifle was manufactured in 1896. The rifle has a blue finish on the barrel and receiver with case-hardened hammer, loading lever and crescent steel buttplate. The numerous special order features on this rifle include: (1) half-round/half-octagon barrel, (2) half-magazine, (3) pistol grip stock with black, hard rubber, pistol grip cap, (4) checkered forearm and pistol grip, (5) folding tang rear sight, (6) Lyman two-leaf folding rear sight and (7) Lyman colored bead front sight. The top of the barrel 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 left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines. The caliber, "30 W.C.F." is stamped on the top of the barrel in front of the receiver. The serial number, "88189", is stamped across the lower portion of the receiver. The hard rubber pistol grip cap is embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS".
BBL: 26 inch half-octagon
Stock: walnut checkered
Gauge: 30 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 88189
Condtion: Excellent. The rifle retains approximately 90% of the bright original high polish blue. The barrel, magazine and forearm cap have nearly all of the original blue finish. Wear is limited to several small scratches on the underside of the barrel near the muzzle. The receiver has handling wear on the contact points on the upper and lower edges and the finish on the left side of the receiver is thin. There is some light surface rust on the trigger. The hammer and loading lever have 60% or more of the original case colors. The case colors on the buttplate have faded to a silv…
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This attractive Deluxe Winchester Take-Down Model 1894 Fancy Sporting Rifle was manufactured in 1896. The rifle has a blue finish on the barrel and receiver with case-hardened hammer, loading lever and crescent steel buttplate. The numerous special order features on this rifle include: (1) half-round/half-octagon barrel, (2) half-magazine, (3) pistol grip stock with black, hard rubber, pistol grip cap, (4) checkered forearm and pistol grip, (5) folding tang rear sight, (6) Lyman two-leaf folding rear sight and (7) Lyman colored bead front sight. The top of the barrel 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 left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines. The caliber, "30 W.C.F." is stamped on the top of the barrel in front of the receiver. The serial number, "88189", is stamped across the lower portion of the receiver. The hard rubber pistol grip cap is embossed "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS".
BBL: 26 inch half-octagon
Stock: walnut checkered
Gauge: 30 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 88189
Condtion: Excellent. The rifle retains approximately 90% of the bright original high polish blue. The barrel, magazine and forearm cap have nearly all of the original blue finish. Wear is limited to several small scratches on the underside of the barrel near the muzzle. The receiver has handling wear on the contact points on the upper and lower edges and the finish on the left side of the receiver is thin. There is some light surface rust on the trigger. The hammer and loading lever have 60% or more of the original case colors. The case colors on the buttplate have faded to a silv…
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Winchester Model 1873 .22 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 13 of 1045)
Winchester Model 1873 .22 Lever Action Rifle
This Winchester Model 1873 .22 rimfire rifle was manufactured in 1893. The rifle has the distinctive .22 rimfire receiver with no loading gate and front-loading magazine tube. The octagon barrel, magazine, forearm cap and receiver have a blue finish. The hammer, loading lever, and crescent steel buttplate have a casehardened finish. The buttplate does not have a trap. The walnut stock and forearm have a varnished finish. The barrel is fitted with the standard dovetail front sight with nickel-silver blade and sporting type rear sight. The receiver has an integral dust cover rib and dust cover with seriated edges. The rifle has the second style cartridge stop on the magazine tube and the bolt has a spring steel extractor. 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. "22 SHORT" is stamped on the top of the barrel in front of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "{MODEL 1873}" with foliate lettering. The bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is engraved: "22 CAL/SHORT" in two lines. The serial number, "469201B" is stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the loading lever latch. The M1873 .22 Rimfire Rifle was the first repeating rifle manufactured in America chambered for the .22 caliber cartridge. Winchester manufactured 19,552 of these rifles between 1884 and 1904. Surviving examples in good condition are scarce.
BBL: 24 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 short
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 469201B
Condtion: Fair. The rifle has a brown patina on the barrel, magazine tube, receiver and loading lever. The hammer retains most of the original casehardened finish and th…
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This Winchester Model 1873 .22 rimfire rifle was manufactured in 1893. The rifle has the distinctive .22 rimfire receiver with no loading gate and front-loading magazine tube. The octagon barrel, magazine, forearm cap and receiver have a blue finish. The hammer, loading lever, and crescent steel buttplate have a casehardened finish. The buttplate does not have a trap. The walnut stock and forearm have a varnished finish. The barrel is fitted with the standard dovetail front sight with nickel-silver blade and sporting type rear sight. The receiver has an integral dust cover rib and dust cover with seriated edges. The rifle has the second style cartridge stop on the magazine tube and the bolt has a spring steel extractor. 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. "22 SHORT" is stamped on the top of the barrel in front of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "{MODEL 1873}" with foliate lettering. The bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is engraved: "22 CAL/SHORT" in two lines. The serial number, "469201B" is stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the loading lever latch. The M1873 .22 Rimfire Rifle was the first repeating rifle manufactured in America chambered for the .22 caliber cartridge. Winchester manufactured 19,552 of these rifles between 1884 and 1904. Surviving examples in good condition are scarce.
BBL: 24 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 short
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 469201B
Condtion: Fair. The rifle has a brown patina on the barrel, magazine tube, receiver and loading lever. The hammer retains most of the original casehardened finish and th…
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Fine Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 14 of 1045)
Fine Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle
Manufactured in 1894 with a German silver blade front and adjustable rear buckhorn sights. The top barrel flat is marked with the standard two line address ahead of the rear sight, "44 W.C.F." at the breech end and the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892. / -WINCHESTER- / PAT, OCT. 14, 1884." Full length magazine, casehardened lever and buttplate, and mounted with a smooth forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.
BBL: 24 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 81102
Condtion: Very fine. The barrel and magazine assembly retain approximately 95% original thinning, blue finish with extremely minor high edge wear. The magazine retains approximately 95% original finish with some wear on the underside and a patch of smooth brown at the muzzle end. The receiver retains approximately 90% original finish with high edge wear and smooth areas of smooth gray patina. The lever retains approximately 25% original case colors with the balance having a smooth gray patina. The buttplate has a cleaned smooth gray patina with a small amount of light pitting on the heel. The wood is excellent with almost all of the original finish (slightly dulled on the bottom rear) and overall a few scattered minor dings and dents. The markings remain crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Estimate: $3500 - $5500
Manufactured in 1894 with a German silver blade front and adjustable rear buckhorn sights. The top barrel flat is marked with the standard two line address ahead of the rear sight, "44 W.C.F." at the breech end and the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892. / -WINCHESTER- / PAT, OCT. 14, 1884." Full length magazine, casehardened lever and buttplate, and mounted with a smooth forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.
BBL: 24 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 81102
Condtion: Very fine. The barrel and magazine assembly retain approximately 95% original thinning, blue finish with extremely minor high edge wear. The magazine retains approximately 95% original finish with some wear on the underside and a patch of smooth brown at the muzzle end. The receiver retains approximately 90% original finish with high edge wear and smooth areas of smooth gray patina. The lever retains approximately 25% original case colors with the balance having a smooth gray patina. The buttplate has a cleaned smooth gray patina with a small amount of light pitting on the heel. The wood is excellent with almost all of the original finish (slightly dulled on the bottom rear) and overall a few scattered minor dings and dents. The markings remain crisp and clear. The action is excellent.
Estimate: $3500 - $5500
Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Receiver
Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 15 of 1045)
Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle with Casehardened Receiver
This is an example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured in 1893. The rifle has blued barrel, magazine, loading gate and bolt; the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, loading lever and crescent buttplate have a color casehardened finish. The walnut stock and forearm have a varnish finish. The rifle has a round barrel and full-length magazine. The barrel is fitted with a dovetailed Winchester Express front sight with white bead and there is a factory blank in the rear sight dovetail. A factory installed folding combination peep rear sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-", in front of the rear sight dovetail. The caliber, "40-65 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel just in front of the receiver. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger and the serial number, "85780", is stamped toward the rear of the tang.
BBL: 26 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40-65 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 85780
Condtion: Fine. The rifle retains nearly 70% of the original blue and 40% casehardened finish. Finish wear on the barrel is limited to some thinning at the muzzle and on the top of the barrel behind the front sight. The bolt and loading gate have nearly all of the original blue finish. The casehardened finish on the forearm cap and the top and sides of the receiver is slightly faded but the case colors remain visible. The case colors on the underside of the receiver have faded to a sliver gray. The case colors on the hammer, loading lever and lower tang are vivid. The buttplate heel has strong case…
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This is an example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle that was manufactured in 1893. The rifle has blued barrel, magazine, loading gate and bolt; the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, loading lever and crescent buttplate have a color casehardened finish. The walnut stock and forearm have a varnish finish. The rifle has a round barrel and full-length magazine. The barrel is fitted with a dovetailed Winchester Express front sight with white bead and there is a factory blank in the rear sight dovetail. A factory installed folding combination peep rear sight is mounted on the receiver tang. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-", in front of the rear sight dovetail. The caliber, "40-65 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel just in front of the receiver. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger and the serial number, "85780", is stamped toward the rear of the tang.
BBL: 26 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40-65 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 85780
Condtion: Fine. The rifle retains nearly 70% of the original blue and 40% casehardened finish. Finish wear on the barrel is limited to some thinning at the muzzle and on the top of the barrel behind the front sight. The bolt and loading gate have nearly all of the original blue finish. The casehardened finish on the forearm cap and the top and sides of the receiver is slightly faded but the case colors remain visible. The case colors on the underside of the receiver have faded to a sliver gray. The case colors on the hammer, loading lever and lower tang are vivid. The buttplate heel has strong case…
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Winchester Model 1895 Russian Musket with Bayonet
Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 16 of 1045)
Winchester Model 1895 Russian Musket with Bayonet
This is a very fine original example of a Winchester Model 1895 Russian Musket that was manufactured under contract for the Imperial Russian Government during 1915-16. The Russian contract 1895 Musket is similar to the commercial M1895 Musket but is fitted with a clip guide on the top of the receiver and is chambered for the Russian 7.62MM Nagant cartridge. The musket has a blue finish with black walnut stock, full-length forearm and handguard. The musket is complete with a 16-inch knife bayonet. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1895 / - WINCHESTER - / TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN." in three lines. The serial number, "337741" is stamped on the lower tang. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the elongated, two-line Winchester legend and patent dates. The top of the receiver is stamped with the oval "W/P" Winchester proof mark followed by "7.62/M.M.". An Imperial Russian inspection mark is stamped on the right side of the stock. The knife bayonet is finished bright with oil-finished walnut grips attached by two bright rivets. "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." is stamped in a single line on the underside of the guard. Winchester manufactured approximately 294,000 Model 1895 Muskets for the Imperial Russian Government. The butt trap contains a bore brush and a combination screw-driver/punch.
BBL: 28 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 7.62 mm Russian
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 337741
Condtion: Very fine. The musket retains approximately 60% of the original blue finish. There are patches of light pitting on the sides of the receiver, magazine and loading lever. The oil-finished walnut stock, forearm and handguard are in excellent condition with nearly all of the original finish and only limited storage wear…
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This is a very fine original example of a Winchester Model 1895 Russian Musket that was manufactured under contract for the Imperial Russian Government during 1915-16. The Russian contract 1895 Musket is similar to the commercial M1895 Musket but is fitted with a clip guide on the top of the receiver and is chambered for the Russian 7.62MM Nagant cartridge. The musket has a blue finish with black walnut stock, full-length forearm and handguard. The musket is complete with a 16-inch knife bayonet. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1895 / - WINCHESTER - / TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN." in three lines. The serial number, "337741" is stamped on the lower tang. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the elongated, two-line Winchester legend and patent dates. The top of the receiver is stamped with the oval "W/P" Winchester proof mark followed by "7.62/M.M.". An Imperial Russian inspection mark is stamped on the right side of the stock. The knife bayonet is finished bright with oil-finished walnut grips attached by two bright rivets. "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." is stamped in a single line on the underside of the guard. Winchester manufactured approximately 294,000 Model 1895 Muskets for the Imperial Russian Government. The butt trap contains a bore brush and a combination screw-driver/punch.
BBL: 28 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 7.62 mm Russian
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 337741
Condtion: Very fine. The musket retains approximately 60% of the original blue finish. There are patches of light pitting on the sides of the receiver, magazine and loading lever. The oil-finished walnut stock, forearm and handguard are in excellent condition with nearly all of the original finish and only limited storage wear…
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Outstanding Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-70 Caliber with Cody Firearms Museum L...
Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 17 of 1045)
Outstanding Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-70 Caliber with Cody Firearms Museum Letter
This is a truly exceptional example of a Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle with casehardened receiver. The rifle is complete with a Cody Firearms Museum Record that describes it as a "rifle", caliber ".45-70" with "octagon" barrel and "plain" trigger. The record states this rifle was received in the Winchester warehouse on October 2, 1899 and shipped on October 7, 1899. The rifle has a crescent steel buttplate with sliding brass door, folding, adjustable, leaf rear sight and front sight with nickel-silver blade. The forend cap, loading lever, hammer and buttplate have a casehardened finish. The barrel, magazine tube, bolt and loading gate are blued. The stock and forearm are select, straight grain, walnut with a varnish finish. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.-" with dashes on either end of each line. The caliber, "45-70", is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. "-MODEL 1886-" is roll-stamped on the upper receiver tang and the Browning and Mason patent marking, "-PAT.OCT.14.1884./JAN. 20. 1885-" is stamped on the lower receiver tang followed by the serial number "119683".
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45/70
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 119683
Condtion: Excellent plus. The barrel and magazine tube have 98% of the original blue finish with very minor edge wear on the flats and muzzle. The Winchester legend and caliber marking are crisp. The bolt has nearly all of the original blue finish and the loading gate retains about 85% with some minor high-point wear. The receiver has 98% of the fiery casehardened fi…
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This is a truly exceptional example of a Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle with casehardened receiver. The rifle is complete with a Cody Firearms Museum Record that describes it as a "rifle", caliber ".45-70" with "octagon" barrel and "plain" trigger. The record states this rifle was received in the Winchester warehouse on October 2, 1899 and shipped on October 7, 1899. The rifle has a crescent steel buttplate with sliding brass door, folding, adjustable, leaf rear sight and front sight with nickel-silver blade. The forend cap, loading lever, hammer and buttplate have a casehardened finish. The barrel, magazine tube, bolt and loading gate are blued. The stock and forearm are select, straight grain, walnut with a varnish finish. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.-" with dashes on either end of each line. The caliber, "45-70", is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. "-MODEL 1886-" is roll-stamped on the upper receiver tang and the Browning and Mason patent marking, "-PAT.OCT.14.1884./JAN. 20. 1885-" is stamped on the lower receiver tang followed by the serial number "119683".
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45/70
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 119683
Condtion: Excellent plus. The barrel and magazine tube have 98% of the original blue finish with very minor edge wear on the flats and muzzle. The Winchester legend and caliber marking are crisp. The bolt has nearly all of the original blue finish and the loading gate retains about 85% with some minor high-point wear. The receiver has 98% of the fiery casehardened fi…
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Exceptional, Documented Factory Engraved, Winchester Model 1894 Fancy Sporting Rifle
Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 18 of 1045)
Exceptional, Documented Factory Engraved, Winchester Model 1894 Fancy Sporting Rifle
Winchester Model 1894 Fancy Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1895. This rifle has a full-page illustration and description on page 426 of "THE WINCHESTER BOOK" by George Madis. The rifle has Winchester No. 9 factory engraving on the barrel, forearm cap, receiver and buttplate. The fancy, highly figured, walnut forearm and pistol grip stock have Winchester Style E carving and checkering. The rifle has a blue finish on the half-round/half-octagon barrel, half magazine, forearm cap and receiver. The hammer, loading lever and crescent steel buttplate half a casehardened finish. The engraving features highly detailed game scenes with buck deer in round panels on either side of the receiver. The game scenes are surrounded by American style scroll-work on a punch-dot background. The edges of the receiver have zigzag and dot borders which form panels that enclose the game scenes and scroll-work. The scroll work extends to the barrel at the junction with the receiver, the top of the receiver and the heel of the buttplate. The upper and lower edges of the receiver have wavy line and dot engraving. The stock and forearm have a low-polish oil finish and the pistol grip is fitted with a metal "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS" grip cap. The barrel is fitted with a Marble No. 3 front sight with ivory bead. A blued blank is factory fitted in the rear sight dove-tail. A Lyman folding combination rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation is mounted on the receiver tang. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "- MANUFACTURED BY THE-/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight dovetail. The left barrel flat is roll-stamped: "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines between the rear sight do…
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Winchester Model 1894 Fancy Sporting Rifle manufactured in 1895. This rifle has a full-page illustration and description on page 426 of "THE WINCHESTER BOOK" by George Madis. The rifle has Winchester No. 9 factory engraving on the barrel, forearm cap, receiver and buttplate. The fancy, highly figured, walnut forearm and pistol grip stock have Winchester Style E carving and checkering. The rifle has a blue finish on the half-round/half-octagon barrel, half magazine, forearm cap and receiver. The hammer, loading lever and crescent steel buttplate half a casehardened finish. The engraving features highly detailed game scenes with buck deer in round panels on either side of the receiver. The game scenes are surrounded by American style scroll-work on a punch-dot background. The edges of the receiver have zigzag and dot borders which form panels that enclose the game scenes and scroll-work. The scroll work extends to the barrel at the junction with the receiver, the top of the receiver and the heel of the buttplate. The upper and lower edges of the receiver have wavy line and dot engraving. The stock and forearm have a low-polish oil finish and the pistol grip is fitted with a metal "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS" grip cap. The barrel is fitted with a Marble No. 3 front sight with ivory bead. A blued blank is factory fitted in the rear sight dove-tail. A Lyman folding combination rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation is mounted on the receiver tang. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "- MANUFACTURED BY THE-/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight dovetail. The left barrel flat is roll-stamped: "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines between the rear sight do…
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Outstanding Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Octagon Barrel
Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 19 of 1045)
Outstanding Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Octagon Barrel
In 1866 the New Haven Arms Company changed its name to Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The Model 1866 was the first firearm to be built under the Winchester name. It was a much improved version of the Henry, with such improvements as the solid magazine tube, the loading port and the addition of a forearm. They were extremely popular on the frontier west in the post Civil War era and typically saw extremely heavy use. This rifle is a Fourth Model that was manufactured in 1882 and features a 24" octagon barrel with full tubular magazine, fixed front sight and adjustable rear semi-buckhorn rifle sight. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS, NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860". The serial number is marked on the lower tang behind the lever. The straight grip stock and forearm are varnished walnut with a steel end cap and the later steel crescent buttplate with a compartment for a cleaning rod. An original four piece cleaning rod is included.
BBL: 24 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 RF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 161037
Condtion: Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain approximately 60% original blue finish with the balance a crisp smooth dark patina. The brass frame has a pleasant natural consistent aged original patina with tight side plates. The hammer shows strong faded original case colors while the lever and buttplate have a smooth mottled gray patina. The forend cap retains 97% of the bright original blue finish. The wood is very fine with exception of a couple of minor gouges on the forearm and overall some scattered minor dings, nicks and dents. The markings are clear. The action is excellent. If you wanted to own an exceptional…
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In 1866 the New Haven Arms Company changed its name to Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The Model 1866 was the first firearm to be built under the Winchester name. It was a much improved version of the Henry, with such improvements as the solid magazine tube, the loading port and the addition of a forearm. They were extremely popular on the frontier west in the post Civil War era and typically saw extremely heavy use. This rifle is a Fourth Model that was manufactured in 1882 and features a 24" octagon barrel with full tubular magazine, fixed front sight and adjustable rear semi-buckhorn rifle sight. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS, NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860". The serial number is marked on the lower tang behind the lever. The straight grip stock and forearm are varnished walnut with a steel end cap and the later steel crescent buttplate with a compartment for a cleaning rod. An original four piece cleaning rod is included.
BBL: 24 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 RF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 161037
Condtion: Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain approximately 60% original blue finish with the balance a crisp smooth dark patina. The brass frame has a pleasant natural consistent aged original patina with tight side plates. The hammer shows strong faded original case colors while the lever and buttplate have a smooth mottled gray patina. The forend cap retains 97% of the bright original blue finish. The wood is very fine with exception of a couple of minor gouges on the forearm and overall some scattered minor dings, nicks and dents. The markings are clear. The action is excellent. If you wanted to own an exceptional…
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Scarce Box of Winchester .44 Flat Rimfire Cartridges
Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 20 of 1045)
Scarce Box of Winchester .44 Flat Rimfire Cartridges
Scarce two-piece box, containing 50 Winchester .44 flat rimfire cartridges with "H" stamped on the head. Box top has correct green label and is printed with the number of cartridges (50), the type of cartridge with cartridge illustration and Winchester New Haven address. Caliber and Winchester labels are also featured on the two short sides of the lid. One side of the lid is period pencil marked "150".
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Condtion: Very good, with very light wear on the green label, heavier on the sides with clear and vivid color and printing. The bottom label is torn and is only partially present. Light edge wear overall.
Estimate: $4750 - $5500
Scarce two-piece box, containing 50 Winchester .44 flat rimfire cartridges with "H" stamped on the head. Box top has correct green label and is printed with the number of cartridges (50), the type of cartridge with cartridge illustration and Winchester New Haven address. Caliber and Winchester labels are also featured on the two short sides of the lid. One side of the lid is period pencil marked "150".
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Condtion: Very good, with very light wear on the green label, heavier on the sides with clear and vivid color and printing. The bottom label is torn and is only partially present. Light edge wear overall.
Estimate: $4750 - $5500
Rare Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 50-95 Express Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver and...
Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 21 of 1045)
Rare Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 50-95 Express Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter
This is a rare documented example of a Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Express Rifle with factory letter. The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on February 9, 1885. The Cody letter describes is as: "Rifle, Express caliber, Barrel Length: 22 inches, Barrel Shape: Round, Plain trigger, Checkered Stock, Pistol Grip, 1/2 magazine, Shotgun butt, Case Hardened , Inside Finish". The barrel is fitted with a British, Holland & Holland style, matted ramp front sight and H&H style, three leaf express rear sight with platinum sight lines. The sight leafs are marked 100, 200 and 300 yards. The rifle has been fitted with a full length magazine tube and has sling swivels on the forearm cap and stock. The stock has a smooth, blued steel shotgun buttplate. The fancy, highly figured, walnut short forearm and pistol grip stock have fine checkering. The stock pistol grip has an ebony inlay. British proof and inspection marks are stamped on the left side of the barrel and on the top of the receiver. The top of the dust cover is engraved: "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50 Cal. 95 GRS." in two lines. The barrel, full-length magazine tube, forearm cap and dust cover have a high polish blue finish. The frame, hammer and loading lever have a casehardened finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860." in two lines head of the rear sight. "50 CAL." is stamped on the top of the barrel in front of the receiver. The upper barrel tang is roll-stamped: "{ MODEL 1876}" in foliate letters. The bottom of the cartridge elevator is engraved: "50-95". The serial number, "42500", is stamped in small numbers across the lower receiver tang…
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This is a rare documented example of a Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Express Rifle with factory letter. The letter states this rifle was shipped from Winchester on February 9, 1885. The Cody letter describes is as: "Rifle, Express caliber, Barrel Length: 22 inches, Barrel Shape: Round, Plain trigger, Checkered Stock, Pistol Grip, 1/2 magazine, Shotgun butt, Case Hardened , Inside Finish". The barrel is fitted with a British, Holland & Holland style, matted ramp front sight and H&H style, three leaf express rear sight with platinum sight lines. The sight leafs are marked 100, 200 and 300 yards. The rifle has been fitted with a full length magazine tube and has sling swivels on the forearm cap and stock. The stock has a smooth, blued steel shotgun buttplate. The fancy, highly figured, walnut short forearm and pistol grip stock have fine checkering. The stock pistol grip has an ebony inlay. British proof and inspection marks are stamped on the left side of the barrel and on the top of the receiver. The top of the dust cover is engraved: "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50 Cal. 95 GRS." in two lines. The barrel, full-length magazine tube, forearm cap and dust cover have a high polish blue finish. The frame, hammer and loading lever have a casehardened finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860." in two lines head of the rear sight. "50 CAL." is stamped on the top of the barrel in front of the receiver. The upper barrel tang is roll-stamped: "{ MODEL 1876}" in foliate letters. The bottom of the cartridge elevator is engraved: "50-95". The serial number, "42500", is stamped in small numbers across the lower receiver tang…
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with French Retailer Marking and Factory Letter
Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 22 of 1045)
Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with French Retailer Marking and Factory Letter
The Model 1886 had one of the finest and strongest lever actions ever utilized in a Winchester rifle. Manufactured in 1902 and features a brass topped front sight and adjustable rear buckhorn sight. The top barrel flat is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE / --WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.--" ahead of the rear sight and "40-82 W.C.F." between the rear sight and breech. The left side of the barrel just below the rear sight is marked "MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D'ARMES & CYCLES St. ETIENNE". "-MODEL 1886-" is marked on the upper tang, the serial number is marked on the rear of the lower tang and the two line, two patent date marking directly behind the trigger. Blue barrel, bolt, receiver, forend cap and buttplate with a casehardened hammer and lever. Mounted with a smooth forearm with a straight grip stock with a steel shotgun buttplate. The numbers, "5278" are stamped on top of butt, forward of buttplate. The Winchester Repeating Fire Arms factory letter confirms the caliber, round barrel, plain trigger, and shotgun butt and was shipped February 3, 1903, order number 12266.
BBL: 26 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40-82 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 127080
Condtion: Very good as partially refinished, with approximately 97% original blue finish with exception of a large patch of cold blue on the right side of barrel at the midway point. The receiver shows high edge wear with a little brown speckling and minor handling marks. The lever and hammer show about 75% vivid case colors. The stock shows minor handling marks with nearly all it's original finish, the forearm exhibiting some thinning on the right side. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: $4500 - $6500
The Model 1886 had one of the finest and strongest lever actions ever utilized in a Winchester rifle. Manufactured in 1902 and features a brass topped front sight and adjustable rear buckhorn sight. The top barrel flat is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE / --WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.--" ahead of the rear sight and "40-82 W.C.F." between the rear sight and breech. The left side of the barrel just below the rear sight is marked "MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D'ARMES & CYCLES St. ETIENNE". "-MODEL 1886-" is marked on the upper tang, the serial number is marked on the rear of the lower tang and the two line, two patent date marking directly behind the trigger. Blue barrel, bolt, receiver, forend cap and buttplate with a casehardened hammer and lever. Mounted with a smooth forearm with a straight grip stock with a steel shotgun buttplate. The numbers, "5278" are stamped on top of butt, forward of buttplate. The Winchester Repeating Fire Arms factory letter confirms the caliber, round barrel, plain trigger, and shotgun butt and was shipped February 3, 1903, order number 12266.
BBL: 26 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40-82 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 127080
Condtion: Very good as partially refinished, with approximately 97% original blue finish with exception of a large patch of cold blue on the right side of barrel at the midway point. The receiver shows high edge wear with a little brown speckling and minor handling marks. The lever and hammer show about 75% vivid case colors. The stock shows minor handling marks with nearly all it's original finish, the forearm exhibiting some thinning on the right side. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: $4500 - $6500
Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in 45-90 WCF Caliber
Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 23 of 1045)
Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle in 45-90 WCF Caliber
Produced in 1895, and refinished in the last decade by Turnbull Restoration. Dovetailed silver blade front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, with the two line address and caliber markings on the top barrel flat. The frame is marked with the old style single line model marking on the upper tang, with the patent dates behind the trigger. Smooth straight grip stock, with a smooth crescent steel buttplate.
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-90
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 97795
Condtion: Near mint as refinished, with 99% plus of the blue finish, showing some spotting and minor handling marks. The case colors are bright and vivid, with a few small areas of gray. Wood is also near mint, with a few hints of darkness and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: $2750 - $4250
Produced in 1895, and refinished in the last decade by Turnbull Restoration. Dovetailed silver blade front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, with the two line address and caliber markings on the top barrel flat. The frame is marked with the old style single line model marking on the upper tang, with the patent dates behind the trigger. Smooth straight grip stock, with a smooth crescent steel buttplate.
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-90
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 97795
Condtion: Near mint as refinished, with 99% plus of the blue finish, showing some spotting and minor handling marks. The case colors are bright and vivid, with a few small areas of gray. Wood is also near mint, with a few hints of darkness and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: $2750 - $4250
Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 24 of 1045)
Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine
This is a solid example of a Winchester Third Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine that was manufactured in 1871. (These Pre-Custer battle model 1866 SRC's are highly desirable.) The carbine has a round barrel and full length magazine, front barrel band with integral sight blade, late pattern, non-adjustable leaf rear sight, sling ring on the left side of the frame and crescent brass buttplate with trap. The hammer spur has coarse knurling with no border. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEWHAVEN.CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866.OCTOBER 16 1860" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The serial number, "103988", is stamped on the lower receiver tang ahead of the trigger: "DS" is stamped between the serial number and the trigger. The carbine has the correct, Winchester, three-piece, steel, cleaning rod in the butt trap.
BBL: 20 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 RF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 103988
Condtion: Very good. The barrel, magazine tube, barrel bands, loading laver and hammer have a deep brown patina. The surfaces have some scattered light pitting. The barrel markings are light but fully legible. The brass receiver and buttplate have an attractive, un-polished, patina. The overall condition of the receiver is very good with sharp edges and minimal dents and scratches. The buttplate is in very good condition with only moderate handling wear. The stock and forearm are in fair condition with heavy handling wear; the stock has several deep dents and scratches. This is a very good, attractive example of a Winchester Third Model 1866 Saddle Ring "Yellow Boy" Carbine.
Estimate: $3500 - $4750
This is a solid example of a Winchester Third Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine that was manufactured in 1871. (These Pre-Custer battle model 1866 SRC's are highly desirable.) The carbine has a round barrel and full length magazine, front barrel band with integral sight blade, late pattern, non-adjustable leaf rear sight, sling ring on the left side of the frame and crescent brass buttplate with trap. The hammer spur has coarse knurling with no border. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEWHAVEN.CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866.OCTOBER 16 1860" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. The serial number, "103988", is stamped on the lower receiver tang ahead of the trigger: "DS" is stamped between the serial number and the trigger. The carbine has the correct, Winchester, three-piece, steel, cleaning rod in the butt trap.
BBL: 20 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 RF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 103988
Condtion: Very good. The barrel, magazine tube, barrel bands, loading laver and hammer have a deep brown patina. The surfaces have some scattered light pitting. The barrel markings are light but fully legible. The brass receiver and buttplate have an attractive, un-polished, patina. The overall condition of the receiver is very good with sharp edges and minimal dents and scratches. The buttplate is in very good condition with only moderate handling wear. The stock and forearm are in fair condition with heavy handling wear; the stock has several deep dents and scratches. This is a very good, attractive example of a Winchester Third Model 1866 Saddle Ring "Yellow Boy" Carbine.
Estimate: $3500 - $4750
Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-90 WCF
Lot # 1024 (Sale Order: 25 of 1045)
Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in 45-90 WCF
This is an example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with round barrel and full length magazine. The barrel and magazine are blued and the receiver and crescent buttplate have a casehardened finish. The forearm cap is nickel-plated. The walnut stock and forearm have an oil finish. The rifle barrel is fitted with a non-factory dovetailed front sight with metal bead and a blank is installed in the rear sight dovetail. The receiver tang is fitted with a folding combination rear sight. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.- " ahead of the rear sight. The caliber, "45-90 W.C.F." is stamped on the top of the barrel immediately in front of the receiver. The lower receiver tang is stamped with the two-line 1884 and 1885 patent markings behind the trigger and the hand-stamped serial number "4121". The receiver has been re-numbered.
BBL: 26 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-90 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 4121
Condtion: Very good as altered (see above). The rifle retains 40% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel and magazine tube with some thinning on the top and right side. The case colors on the receiver and loading lever have faded to a mottled silver/gray. Most of the blue finish is present on the bolt but the loading gate has aged to a silver patina. The buttplate has a dark gray patina with patches of age discoloration. The stock and forearm are in good overall condition with scattered dents and scratches.
Estimate: $1600 - $2250
This is an example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with round barrel and full length magazine. The barrel and magazine are blued and the receiver and crescent buttplate have a casehardened finish. The forearm cap is nickel-plated. The walnut stock and forearm have an oil finish. The rifle barrel is fitted with a non-factory dovetailed front sight with metal bead and a blank is installed in the rear sight dovetail. The receiver tang is fitted with a folding combination rear sight. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.- " ahead of the rear sight. The caliber, "45-90 W.C.F." is stamped on the top of the barrel immediately in front of the receiver. The lower receiver tang is stamped with the two-line 1884 and 1885 patent markings behind the trigger and the hand-stamped serial number "4121". The receiver has been re-numbered.
BBL: 26 inch
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-90 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 4121
Condtion: Very good as altered (see above). The rifle retains 40% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel and magazine tube with some thinning on the top and right side. The case colors on the receiver and loading lever have faded to a mottled silver/gray. Most of the blue finish is present on the bolt but the loading gate has aged to a silver patina. The buttplate has a dark gray patina with patches of age discoloration. The stock and forearm are in good overall condition with scattered dents and scratches.
Estimate: $1600 - $2250
