Premier Firearms Auction #54

December 02, 2011

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Premier Firearms Auction #54

December 02, 2011

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Lot 1

Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co., Henry Lever-Action Rifle

The top and sides of the brass receiver and the heel and bottom of the brass buttplate are engraved with the standard Henry engraving pattern executed by Samuel J. Hoggson (similar engraving is illustrated on page 23 of WINCHESTER ENGRAVING by R.L. Wilson). The front receiver panels are engraved with with large floral designs in double bordered panels with scalloped edges. The left sideplate is engraved with a hunting dog on point surrounded by open scrollwork on a punch-dot background. The right sideplate is covered with scrollwork on a punch-dot background. Both side plates are engraved with double-line borders with wavy edges. The top and sides of the receiver and the upper tang are engraved with scroll-work flourishes on punch-dot background. The heel of the buttplate has scroll and punch-dot engraving and, unusually, the bottom of the buttplate is engraved with scroll work. The face of the butt trap is engraved with a star burst. The barrel has a nickel-silver front sight blade with flat back and a dovetail mounted folding leaf rear sight. The left side of the varnished walnut stock is fitted with a factory sling swivel and a factory loop for a sling hook is mounted on the left side of the barrel. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line legend: "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D Y THE NEW HAVEN ARMS. CO. NEWHAVEN.CT." ahead of the rear sight. The serial number, "5011" is restamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver, on the lower left receiver tang, the upper tang inlet of the stock . The inside of the buttplate is numbered "8720". The late style cap screws on the buttplate and tang are, correctly, not serial numbered. The buttplate has the late style pointed heel. The butt trap contains the four-piece iron cleaning rod with brass tip that was provided with later manufacture Henry rifles.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Carbine with British Kerr Retailer Marking and Factory Letter

Lot 2

Winchester - 1876

This is an example of a British Kerr retailer marked Second Model 1876 Carbine with the dust cover guide rail attached to the top of the receiver by two screws and the dust cover with the checkered thumb oval on top. The included Winchester letter confirms the serial number and carbine configuration. The carbine was received in the warehouse on March 12, 1880, returned on September 6, 1880 and shipped from the warehouse on December 27, 1880 (order number 23403). The carbine has a fixed front sight and a folding rear carbine sight on a barrel marked with the two line Winchester/King's Improvement marking and there are no caliber markings. The left rear of the barrel is marked with three British proofmarks, the top of the receiver is marked with a "crown/V" proofmark and the left side of the receiver is marked "LONDON/JAS KERR & CO/54 KING WM ST. E.C." The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876" and the lower tang has the serial number. A saddle ring and stud is present on the left side of the receiver. The carbine has a full forearm with a steel end cap and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate. The right side of the stock is stamped with a circular cartouche.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60 WCF

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Lot 3

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action First Model Rifle

This First Model with the dust cover held in place with grooved guides was manufactured in 1875. The rifle has a replacement blade front sight with an adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The lever catch is also a crude period replacement. Top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent date information, upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873", and the lower tang is marked with the serial number. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with metal forend cap and crescent buttplate with compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 4

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

This Third Model was manufactured in 1887. Blade and buckhorn (missing elevator) sights on barrel marked with the two line address/patent date marking and "32 CAL". Front sight blade is a period replacement which is made from a U.S. silver coin of the period (a seated liberty 25 or 50 cent piece!) Brass cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL" and upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873". Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with metal forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 5

El Tigre Model 1892 Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine

These are well made, almost identical copies of the Winchester Model 1892 carbine. The top of the barrel is marked with the address ahead of the rear sight and "44 L" at the breech. The El Tigre trademark is located on the left center of the receiver. The upper receiver tang is marked: "MARCA REGISTRADA/-TIGRE-/MODELO PATENTADO". The serial number, "A/29666" is located on the bottom of the receiver just ahead of the forearm. Dovetailed pinched blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight graduated to "10", saddle ring and staple on the left side of the receiver, finished blue with casehardened hammer and lever, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 LC

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Lot 6

Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1898. Blade and buckhorn sights with the barrel marked with the two line address and "44 W.C.F." The upper tang has the three line model and patent information and the receiver underside has the serial number. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with metal forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 7

Winchester Model 1876 Lever-Action Saddle Ring Carbine

This is a Third Model manufactured in 1887. Blade front and carbine folding ladder rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards and marked "1876". The only markings on the musket are "45-75/W.C.F." on top of the barrel at the breech, "45-75" on the cartridge elevator, "MODEL 1876" flanked by the foliate design, upper tang and the serial number on the lower tang. Saddle ring and stud mounted on the left rear of the receiver, blue barrel, nickel plated receiver and mounted with a full walnut forearm with one barrel band and forend cap, and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

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Scarce Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Line Throwing Gun with BATF Exemption Documentation

Lot 8

Winchester - 1886

These Line-Throwers were legalized by the BATF in 1985 and are listed by serial number, (this particular one listed), in the BATF curios & relic list book. The accompanying Cody Firearm Museum Records Office sheet lists serial number 154429 as a rifle, 45-70 caliber and octagon barrel. Under other features is "Lifeline,14 1/2, smooth bore". The rifle was shipped on 10-05-1918 to Wm. Reed & Sons, Boston, Mass., on order number 871647. There are no provisions for a front sight, and the rear sight has been removed. The left front barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent dates, the rear barrel flat is marked "45-70", the top flat and top of the receiver at the breech are marked with the Winchester oval proof, the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF." and the serial number appears on the lower tang. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a steel end cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 9

Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle

Manufactured in 1902. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the two line nickel steel/smokeless powder marking and the top at the breech is marked "30 U.S.". The left side of the receiver is marked with the two line address/patent dates, the upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/MODEL 1895" with dashes between the lines and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Pinned blade front and adjustable rear sporting sights, blue finish and mounted with a checkered walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a flat checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 U.S.

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Lot 10

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action .22 Short Rifle

Manufactured in 1886, this particular example is a Third Model with the distinctive integral dust cover rail and a full length magazine. German blade front sight and buckhorn rear sight on the round barrel stamped with the address/King's improvement patent dates marking followed by "22 CaL." The brass cartridge elevator is marked "22 CAL./SHORT", with "MODEL 1873" on the upper tang. Plain forearm and straight grip stock with steel end cap and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 38-55 WCF Caliber

Lot 11

Winchester 1894 Rifle 38-55

Manufactured in 1901. Blade and adjustable buckhorn sights on a round barrel marked with address/patent date information and "38-55" on top. The rifle has a full length magazine and Lyman tang peep sight. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with metal forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Lot 12

Vintage Boxed Ammunition

1) Winchester 38-72 Winchester soft point, 20/20. 2) Winchester 9mm Mauser soft point, 19/20 with one Mannlicher Schoenauer 9mm round. 3) Winchester Model 1895 .40-72, 20/20. 4) UMC .35 Winchester soft point, 20/20. 5) Winchester Model 1895 .38-72, 20/20. 6) Remington-UMC .40-72 Winchester. 7) Sealed Winchester 6mm. 8) UMC 38-72 Win (20/20 but WRACO head stamp). 9) Sealed Winchester 6mm. 10) Winchester 38-72 Win. (20/20). 11) Winchester 38-72 Win. Soft point (20/20). 12) Winchester Model 1895 38-72 (20/20). 13) Winchester Model 1895 40-72 Win. (20/20).

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Lot 13

Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

This is and example of a semi- deluxe Third Model Winchester 1873 rifle that was manufactured in 1887. Blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights. The upper left barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/King's Improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight, "MADE IN U.S.A." next to the rear sight and the caliber marking, "32 W.C.F." at the breech. The top barrel flat and the top of the receiver at the breech are marked with the Winchester oval proof. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL". The top of the receiver tang is marked "MODEL 1873" and the serial number is on the lower tang. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel end cap and pistol grip stock with ebony grip cap insert and a steel crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 14

Antique Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1898. Blade front and two leaf rear sights on a barrel marked with the two line address ahead of the rear sight, "25-35 W.C.F." at the breech, and two line nickel steel marking on the upper left flat. The upper tang has the three line model and patent date information. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with steel end cap, buttstock sling swivel and crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

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Lot 15

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine

Manufactured in 1916. Pinned blade and folding ladder sights with full magazine and two barrel bands. The left side of barrel has the two line Winchester address/patent date marking, with "38 W.C.F." at the breech and the Winchester oval proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three line model/Winchester/trademark information and underside of the frame is marked with the serial number. Blue finish, saddle ring staple and ring mounted on the left side of the receiver and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 16

Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine

Manufactured in 1912. Pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with standard markings on the barrel, including the Winchester oval proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech and upper tang. Full length magazine saddle ring and stud mounted on the left side of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38-55

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Lot 17

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

The included factory letter confirms the serial number, rifle configuration, and caliber with the rifle received in warehouse on April 1, 1903 and shipped on April 3, 1903 (order number T106048) with no address given. Barrel has been shortened to current length and features pinned blade front and sporting type rear sights with two line nickel steel marking on left side and "30 U.S." on top. Two line address/patent date receiver marking, two line model tang marking. Smooth forearm with ebony insert and straight grip stock with carbine buttplate.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 U.S.

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Lot 18

Excellent Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1907. German silver blade front sight and adjustable buck horn rear sight. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line/patent date, the left rear upper flat is marked with the nickel steel marking followed by "30 W.C.F.", and the Winchester oval proof is marked on the top flat and top of the receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three line model/Winchester/trade mark and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate, and mounted with a smooth forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 19

Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine

This is a 1906 production Third Model 1873 Winchester Saddle Ring Carbine with the distinctive dust rail integral to the top of the receiver. It features a fixed front sight and a folding ladder carbine rear sight. The top of the barrel has the standard two line address/King's improvement patent dates followed by the Winchester oval proof ahead of the rear sight. The top of the breech end of the barrel is marked "38 W.C.F." and the top of the receiver is marked with the Winchester oval proof. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873 ' -WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK" and the serial number is on the lower tang. Saddle ring and staple are mounted on the left side of the receiver and the carbine is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock, with an iron carbine buttplate with compartment, (cleaning rod not included).

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 20

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1911. Marble's 94-C blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with standard markings on the barrel and upper tang, including the Winchester oval proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech, full length magazine and the saddle ring stud and ring mounted on the left side of the receiver. Smooth straight grip stock with steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32-40

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Lot 21

Three Boxes of Winchester 50-110-300 Express Cartridges

All boxes are Winchester production, tan. 1) 50-110-300 Express box, with orange labels and seal. Contains nineteen 50-110 rounds, mixed composition. 2) 50-110-300 Express box, blue labels, white reloading instructions. Contains 20 rounds, brass tipped. 3) 50-110-300 box, orange labels and seal with "STAYNLESS" stamps. Seal slightly torn but not opened.

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Lot 22

Vintage Box of Winchester 45-85-300 Express Ammunition, Branded

Tan construction, with a green top label, marked for a 45 caliber, 300 grain bullet backed by 85 grains of powder, with explicit note for use with the Model 1886 Rifle chambered in 45-90 WCF. A blue reloading instructions label is on the front of the body.

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Lot 23

Grouping of Reloading Tools, Including Winchester Molds and Tool

1) Winchester 40-70 Ballard case loading tool, blue steel, standard markings. 2) Winchester 40-90 case loading tool, as 1. 3) Winchester 40-70 Reg. case loader, as 1. 4) Ideal 40-70 S.S. combination bullet mold and case loader, nickel finish, single cavity. 5) Winchester single cavity 40-370 mold, blue steel. 6) Winchester single cavity 40-370 mold, blue steel, wood grips. 7) Winchester 40-330 P. mold, as 6. 8) Winchester 40-330 P. mold, as 6. 9) 5-hole casing block, marked "CAL.40", punch tool labeled "40-90 SS", and a "40" marked patch cutter. 10) Brass powder measure, marked "90" on the handle.

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Lot 24

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1908. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/1884 and 1885 patent dates, the breech end of the barrel and receiver are marked with the Winchester oval proof and the left rear is marked "40-65 W.C.F.". The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK".and the 1884 and 1885 patent dates are marked on the lower tang directly behind the trigger, and the serial number is marked at the end of the lower tang behind the lever. Brass blade front sight and folding carbine ladder rear sight graduated to "20". All blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever, saddle ring and stud mounted on the left side of the receiver and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 40-65 WCF

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Lot 25

Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1900. Brass blade front sight and adjustable semi-buck horn rear sight on the 24 inch octagon barrel. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent date, the left rear upper flat is marked with the nickel steel marking, with "30 W.C.F." on the top flat at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1894/WINCHESTER/PAT. AUG. 21, 1894" and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame. Blue finish with nickel hammer and bright buttplate, double set triggers. Mounted with a checkered special order light deluxe walnut forearm with steel end cap and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 26

Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1922. Standard nickel steel marking on the left rear of the barrel with "30 GOV'T'-06" U.S." on the left rear at the breech, two line address/patent dates on the left side of the receiver, "MODEL 1895/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN." on the upper tang and the serial number on the lower tang. Marble's front blade and adjustable semi buckhorn rear sights and mounted with a smooth Schnabel forearm with ebony insert and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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Lot 27

Five Boxes of Vintage Winchester 1886 Rifle Ammunition

Except as noted, all boxes are tan with green picture labels on the lid, unsealed, and full. 1) 45-90-300 box, labeled for 1886 and Winchester single shot rifles, with "W" and ".45-90/WINCHESTER/ Winchester/Make." end labels. 2) 40-75-260 Express box, marked for 40-82 WCF 1886 rifles, with reloading instructions and black and white seal. 20 cartridges, marked "40-82", mixed bullet composition. 3) 38-70-255 box, for 1886/single shots, with reloading instructions. 4) 40-82-260 box, 1886/ single shot marked, with reloading instructions. 5) 40-62 "STAYNLESS" smokeless soft-point box, with orange labels.

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Lot 28

Vintage Box of Winchester 45-85-300 Express Ammunition, Branded

Tan construction, with a green top label, marked for a 45 caliber, 300 grain bullet backed by 85 grains of powder, with explicit note for use with the Model 1886 Rifle chambered in 45-90 WCF. End label on lid marked ".45-85/ 300 Grs./ EXPRESS/ WINCHESTER", with blue reloading instructions label on the front of the body.

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Lot 29

Grouping of Various Winchester Express Caliber Loading Tools

1) Winchester mold for 50-100-450 bullets, steel with wood handles. 2) Winchester primer/bullet seater, 50-100-450. blued steel 3) Ideal single cavity mold/loading took 50-100-450, nickel finished with standard markings. 4) Winchester mold, 50-110 Express, blued steel, wood handles. With space for bullet tip insert (not included). 5) Ideal mold/multitool, 50-110 Express, nickel finished, standard markings. Bullet nose insert absent.

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Custom Engraved Silver Inlaid Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Relief Carved Stock

Lot 30

Winchester 1873 Rifle 38 WCF

Manufactured in 1910, this Third Model 1873 rifle was subsequently custom embellished. The finish is a dull blue, almost matte in places. The receiver, top of the dust cover, 4 1/2" of the breech end of the barrel, lower tang and bottom edge of the lever are engraved with floral scroll and punch dot designs. Each side plate has a silver relief deer in a wooded scene. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/King's Improvement patent dates and the left rear is marked "38 W.C.F.". The bottom of the cartridge elevator is marked "38 CAL." and the serial number is on the lower tang. Replacement blade front sight, filled block in the rear sight seat and a short range tang mounted peep sight has been installed. Full magazine and mounted with a replacement checkered walnut forearm and factory checkered straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate with compartment, (cleaning rod not included). The right side of the stock has a relief carved running deer in a wooded scene.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 31

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Third Model Winchester 1873 rifle that was manufactured in 1887 and subsequently sent to the factory to be re-barreled and refinished in the 1930's. Blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights. The upper left barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/King's Improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight, "MADE IN U.S.A." next to the rear sight and the caliber marking, "32 W.C.F." at the breech. The top barrel flat and the top of the receiver at the breech are marked with the Winchester oval proof. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL". The top of the receiver tang is marked "MODEL 1873" and the serial number is on the lower tang. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel endcap and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1894 Extra Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot 32

Winchester 1894-Rifle 32 W.S.

Manufactured in 1907, this special order Model 1894 features a 22 inch octagon barrel, 1/2 magazine, threaded muzzle (for silencer, not included) with knurled protective screw on the threads and is mounted with checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with Winchester grip cap and checkered hard rubber Winchester shotgun buttplate. Dovetailed blade front sight, the rear sight has been removed and a filler block installed and a short range Marble tang mounted peep sight has been added. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent date, nickel steel marking at the left rear and "32 W.S." at the breech. The oval Winchester proof appears on the top barrel flat and top of the receiver at the breech.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 W.S.

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Lot 33

Antique Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Lever Action Carbine

Manufactured in 1895. Raised ramp front sight with hood absent and rear sight slot with filler block on the replacement barrel. There is a tang mounted Marble's short range peep sight. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the two line address/proof steel marking followed by "WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK - MODEL 94- 25-35 W.C.F." and the Winchester oval proof is marked on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Full magazine, saddle ring stud and ring mounted on the left side of the receiver and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

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Lot 34

Two Boxes of Winchester 50-110 Express Smokeless Cartridges

1) 50-110 Express box, with "SMOKELESS" tag on the green picture label. 2) 50-110-300 Express box, orange labels and seals.

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Lot 35

Nine Boxes of Vintage Ammunition, Mostly Winchester and Union Me

1) Sealed box of Winchester 30 Short cartridges, 50 count, green picture label, yellow seal. 2) Remington-UMC box of 45 Webley ammunition, 50 count, blue picture label, seal removed. 3) Union Metallic Cartridge box of 44 Short Rimfire ammunition, 50 count, blue and red checked with green picture label and cream colored Guarantee label. Contains 31 rounds. 4) Winchester 50-count box of 44 Colt Centerfire ammunition, green picture label, orange seals. Open but full. 5) Winchester 50-count box of 41 Short Rimfire, green picture label, orange seals. Unsealed, full. 6) United States Cartridge Company 38 Long Rimfire "Target Cartridges", 50 count, blue labels and seals. Sealed. 7) Union Metallic Cartridge 38 Long Rimfire, 50 count, blue and red checkered with green label, partial red seal and orange Guarantee label. Opened, full. 8) As 7. 9) Union Metallic Cartridge Box of 30 Long Rimfire cartridges, red and blue with yellow label and seal. Opened, internal partitions absent, 49 rounds.

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Deluxe Winchester Model 1895 Takedown in the Desirable "Teddy Roosevelt" Caliber 405 WCF Rifle

Lot 36

Winchester 1895 Rifle 405 WCF

This is a Deluxe Winchester Model 1895 takedown rifle that was manufactured in 1918. The rifle has a blue finish with highly figured, "fancy grade" walnut stock and forearm with "style H" checkering. The forearm has a ebony or horn inlay at the tip. The stock has a straight wrist with casehardened crescent steel buttplate. The round barrel has a Marble's "SHEARD" front sight with gold bead. The rear sight dove-tail is fitted with a factory blank. A Lyman "WR-WT" rear sight is mounted on the left side of the receiver; the sight is the early pattern that lacks the windage adjustments. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: -NICKEL STEEL BARREL-/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" in two lines between the rear sight dovetail and the receiver. The caliber designation: "405 W.C.F." is stamped on the left side of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. The oval "WP" Winchester proof mark is stamped on the top of the barrel in front of the receiver and on the top of the receiver to the left of the matting. The two-line Winchester legend and patent dates are roll-stamped on the left side of the receiver underneath the rear sight mount. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1895/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG.IN.U.S.PAT.OFF." in three lines. The serial number, "398376" is located on the lower tang behind the trigger. The Model 1895 Winchester was the first successful box magazine lever action rifle. The combination of a takedown rifle with deluxe stock and forearm and 405 WCF cartridge is rare.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 405 WCF

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Lot 37

Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1936. Standard barrel markings with Winchester oval proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Three line model/Winchester/patent date marking on the upper tang and serial number on the bottom of the receiver. Lyman blade front sight with brass bead and adjustable buck horn rear sight. 1/2 magazine, all blue finish and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 Win special

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Lot 38

Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1905. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE / - WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN U.S.A.-", the left rear is marked "NICKEL STEEL" and the top at the breech is marked "45-70" The Winchester oval proof is marked directly ahead of the caliber and on top of the receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK" and the serial number is on the lower tang. Lyman blade front sight with an ivory bead, adjustable rear semi buck horn sight, 1/2 magazine tube, finished blue with casehardened hammer and lever, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. Sling swivels (non-factory) have been custom mounted on the forend cap and stock.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

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Lot 39

Eleven Boxes of Vintage 45-70 and 50-70 Ammunition

1) Remington-UMC 50-70 Government, 20/20. 2) Remington-UMC 50-70, 20/20 produced by different manufacturers. 3) Winchester 50-70 Government , 20/20. 4) Winchester 50-70 Government, 20/20 (fair box). 5) Remington-UMC 45-70 Government, 20/20. 6) Remington-UMC 50-70 Government, 20/20. 7) Winchester 50-70 Government, 20/20. 8) Remington-UMC 50-70 Government, 20/20. 9) Remington-UMC 50-70 Government, 20/20. 10) U.S. Government Standard 45-70 Government, 20/20 (repaired box). 11) U.S. Government Standard 45-70 Government box holding 20/20 Winchester 45-70 cartridges (repaired box).

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Lot 40

Extremely Rare Winchester Single Shot Bolt Action Pistol

Originally thought to be employee-made "lunch box" guns, later evidence identified these bolt action pistols as Winchester factory prototypes. Built around a Model 1902-style single shot bolt action receiver with a tapered barrel. Blade front and two-leaf rear sights, with nickel finished bolt and the remains of the original barrel marking on the upper left side of the receiver. Installed in a carved ambidextrous grip, with raised floral decoration, "1934" on the right side, "CB" on the left, and a checkered grip with "A" scratched into the bottom.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

Price Realized:

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 41

Winchester 1892 Rifle 32 WCF

The included factory letter confirms the caliber, octagon barrel, plain trigger and takedown configuration. The rifle was received in the warehouse on August 21, 1906 and shipped on October 6, 1906. The rifle has a Marble No. 3 beaded blade front sight, an adjustable buckhorn rear sight, and a Lyman tang peep sight. Factory proof on barrel and receiver, with the top barrel flat having the two line address/patent date marking and "32 WCF". Nicely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a cresent buttplate.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 42

Winchester 1894 Rifle 25-35 WCF

The included factory letter confirms the serial number, 25/35 caliber, half octagon barrel, plain trigger, and takedown configuration. The rifle was received in the warehouse on February 15, 1905 and shipped on March 3, 1905. Lyman beaded blade and three-leaf rear sight, with a tang peep sight. The special order half octagon barrel has two-line address and patent date marking and "25-35 W.C.F." on the top flat and the upper left flat has the two-line nickel steel marking. Nicely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-35 WCF

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Lot 43

Deluxe Winchester Model 71 Lever Action Rifle with Sling

Manufactured in 1954. Features a hooded ramp blade front, rear sight has been removed and filler block installed and the receiver is equipped with a Lyman 66A peep sight. Standard barrel markings with the Winchester oval proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. 1/2 magazine, and mounted with a checkered semi-beavertail walnut forearm with steel end cap and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap, non-factory added vented White Line recoil pad and leather sling with quick release sling swivels.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 348 W C F

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Lot 44

Excellent Winchester Model 1907 Self-Loading Rifle

The left side of the barrel has the three-line address/model/patent marking followed by ".351 CAL." and "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL" with the factory proof on the barrel and receiver. Blade front and adjustable sporting type rear sights, and smooth pistol grip stock with sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 351 SL

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Lot 45

Vintage Box of Winchester 40-75-260 Express Cartridges for the M

Tan construction, with a green lid label, black text reloading instructions, and a red text seal (opened) on the rear.

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Lot 46

Five Boxes of Vintage Ammunition

1) Winchester 50-70 Government, 20/20 (foam added to the inside of the lid). 2) Peters 45-60 caliber for Winchester and Marlin rifles, 20/20 (box is poor). 3) UMC 40-70 caliber for Winchester and Marlin rifles, 20/20 (repaired box). 4) Winchester 40-60 caliber, 20/20 without head stamp. 5) Winchester 40-60 caliber, 20/20.

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Lot 47

Twelve Boxes of Vintage Rifle Ammunition

1) Winchester 25-25 Stevens, 20/25 (box is poor). 2) Remington-UMC 32 Ideal, 50/50. 3) Sealed UMC 25-25 Stevens, 20/20. 4) Sealed Winchester 9mm Long RF Shot, 50/50. 5) Remington-UMC 45-60 Win, 20/20. 6) Sealed Winchester 25-25 Stevens, 25-25. 7) Winchester 25-25 Stevens, 20/20. 8) Remington-UMC 22-15 Stevens, 17/20. 9) Remington-UMC 40-82 caliber, 20/20. 10) Remington-UMC 25-25 Stevens, 20/20 produced by different manufacturers. 11) Sealed Winchester 351 Win, 50/50. 12) Winchester 32 Ideal, 50/50 (crudely repaired box).

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Lot 48

Winchester Model 1901 Lever Action Shotgun

Manufactured in 1902. Single brass bead sight on a barrel with standard two line address followed by "MODEL 1901. 10 GA" and "FULL" on the left side at the breech. Receiver has the "WRA CO." logo on the left side and upper tang is marked "-WINCHESTER-". Smooth forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate. Length of pull is 13 inches.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 10

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Lot 49

Scarce Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured circa 1879-1886. Whitney produced only about 1,000 of these carbines in both small and large frame, with most of the production believed to have been sent to South and Central America. This particular carbine is a large frame variation, and features a blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two-line Whitney address, (reading from the right side), and "44 CAL" at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the two-line patent marking and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Blue finish with casehardened hammer and lever, saddle ring and stud mounted on the upper left rear of the receiver, full magazine tube and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent steel buttplate with compartment, (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 50

Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Made in 1888. Blade front and sporting rear sights, with full length magazine tube, standard two-line Hartford address/patent dates (1883-1887) with "32 Cal" at the breech. The Rampant Colt is roll-stamped on the left side of the receiver, with a folding peep sight installed on the upper tang. Oil finished checkered forearm and smooth straight grip stock.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-20

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