Premier Firearms Auction #88

May 19, 2023 to May 21, 2023

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Premier Firearms Auction #88

May 19, 2023 to May 21, 2023

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Lot 1

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in .50-110 Express

Released in 1893-1894, the .50 Express cartridge was one of the most powerful commercial cartridges available at the time, and it quickly proved popular with big and dangerous game hunters. Many Winchester rifles chambered for this powerful cartridge were shipped to England and then found their way to Africa and India where they were often employed against big cats. Demand for the cartridge in the United States was low however, and relatively few of these rifles were manufactured. The Model 1886 in .50 Express was only produced in limited numbers, especially when compared to the smaller calibers. Today Winchesters in .50 Express are a highly sought after collectible. Examples in any condition are proving difficult to find. This example was manufactured in 1918 and is currently chambered in .50-110 caliber (no factory records available to confirm this). The rifle is fitted with a Marble Sheard beaded blade front sight and a three leaf (one fixed and two folding) rear sight. The upper left flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester address/patent dates marking as well as "50-110" at the breech. The top of the barrel and receiver are stamped with a Winchester factory oval proof at the breech, which is double struck over the faint remnants of another. The lower tang has the serial number, and the upper tang is marked with the three-line model/trade mark information. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 50-110

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Rare and Well Documented Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle in Highly Desirable 50 Express Caliber with Factory Letter

Lot 2

Winchester 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle in .50 Express

The included factory letter confirms the current .50 Express caliber, 30 inch octagon No. 3 barrel and plain trigger when received in the warehouse on December 24th, 1896, and shipped on January 30th, 1897. 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 "50 EX" at the breech. The serial number is marked on the lower tang. The No. 3 barrel has a blade front sight and three leaf rear sporting sight. "3" marked on the bottom of the barrel. Mounted with a smooth Schnabel forearm with ebony insert and straight grip stock with a sling swivel and casehardened rifle buttplate. The exact number of 1885s made in .50 Express caliber is unknown, but the number is believed to be somewhere around only 300. Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50 express

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Very Scarce Winchester Model 1894 Reloading Tool for the Desirable .50-110 Express Caliber

Lot 3

Winchester Model 1894 Reloading Tool for the .50-110 Express

Patented in 1894 by William Mason, who also designed the swing-out cylinder for Colt, the Model 1894 Winchester reloading tool combined all of the necessary tools/functions for reloading cartridges into one small hand-held tool. These tools are fairly rare and desirable in any caliber, but this example is a true scarcity being for the .50-110 Winchester Express caliber, the largest cartridge available for Winchester's lever guns. It is marked with the four-line Winchester address, and patent marking on the side of the body, and "50-110 EX." is marked on the bullet seating die portion.

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Lot 4

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1898, making this Winchester Model 1894 rifle an exceptionally fine, highly desirable antique. As "the ultimate lever gun" for over a century, the Model 1894 has truly become the most famous and popular sporting rifle of all time, and this example would make for a worthy addition to any Winchester or lever action collection. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and two folding leaf rear sight marked "50" and "2" respectively. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester New Haven address ahead of the rear sight and "30 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang carries the three-line model/patent date marking, and the underside of the frame is stamped with the serial number. Mounted with plain walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 5

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1887 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail on top of the receiver and dust cover with gripping serrations at the rear. The standard two-line address/King's patent marking is on the top barrel flat along with the caliber marking. The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the lower tang has the serial number. It is fitted with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-70 Caliber

Lot 6

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-70 Rifle

This Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in desirable .45-70 caliber was manufactured in 1890. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel has the two-line Winchester address ahead of the rear sight and "45-70" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-." The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking and the serial number. The frame has the desirable casehardened finish. The forend cap, hammer, lever and buttplate are also casehardened. The barrel, full length magazine tube and bolt are blued. The loading gate is niter blue. The forearm and straight grip stock are plain walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-70

Fine Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 45-90 W.C.F. with Factory Letter

Lot 7

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action with Casehardened Receiver

A fine example of an early production Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle that was manufactured in 1887, the second year of production. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a round barrel in .38-56 caliber (currently 45-90 WCF), plain trigger, Winchester Express sights, half magazine, and shotgun butt when received in the warehouse on December 5, 1887 and shipped the next day. The letter also states the rifle "returned [from] James Kerr and Company" and shipped on September 15, 1890. When the rifle returned to the factory the rifle was likely re-barreled. This rifle has a very desirable color casehardened receiver, forearm cap, and shotgun buttplate. Winchester used a casehardened finish on these components until 1901 when the case colors were replaced with a blue finish. The hammer, lever, and trigger are also color casehardened. The 26-inch round barrel and half-length magazine have a blue finish. The bolt and loading gate are a fiery niter blue. The stock and forearm are made of walnut with a lustrous oil finish. The barrel has a bead-in-blade front sight and three leaf adjustable rear dovetailed sight. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped. The top of the barrel is marked 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 designation: "45-90 W.C.F." is marked at the breech, along with British proof marks on the left side in the same area. Additional British proofs are stamped into the left side of the receiver and rear of the bolt body. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: "-MODEL 1886-". The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped on the lower receiver tang behind the trigger. The serial number is roll-stamped in script numerals on the lower tang ahead of the rear tang screw.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90 WCF

Lot 8

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

The factory letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel and plain trigger and indicates it was received in the warehouse on October 10, 1881, and shipped on October 15, 1881, in order number 28466. The rifle is a second model with a dust cover rail secured with two screws and serrated edges on the dust cover. The bolt is an earlier style with a bushing visible on the bolt face. Sights include a dovetail blade front sight along with a period added seven leaf rear sight soldered on top of the barrel, with the original factory dovetail visible beneath. These rare additional rear sights were typically used for big game hunting by British sportsmen, with the six leaf sights (graduated from 100 to 600 yards) offering rapid adjustment in the bush while the ladder holds more precise adjustments from 700 to 1,000 yards. The 28 inch extra length octagon barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight. There are no visible caliber markings. "MODEL 1876" is marked on the upper tang, and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included) is fitted to a nicely figured straight grip stock.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

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Exceptional Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 9

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine

This Winchester Model 1873 Carbine was manufactured in 1896. This carbine has the Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The carbine is accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter that identifies it as "Type: Carbine, Caliber: 44" and states that the serial number was applied on April 8, 1896, and it was shipped from Winchester on March 16, 1897. The barrel has the block style front sight located behind the second style barrel band and adjustable folding leaf rear sight marked "1873" at the top of the leaf. A staple mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The upper tang is factory drilled and tapped for a tang sight. The carbine style buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The caliber designation: "44 W.C.F." is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. "MODEL 1873" is roll-stamped in fancy letters on the upper tang with foliate devices on either end of the marking. "44 CAL" is stamped in script across the brass cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped in script on the lower tang behind the lever latch. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands, receiver and dust cover have the Winchester commercial blue finish. The loading gate is fire blue. The hammer, trigger, lever and buttplate are color casehardened with muted case colors. The stock and forearm are oil finished, straight grain American walnut. Provenance: The Dr. Paul McCombs Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Excellent Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Rare .40-82 W.C.F. with Very Attractive Casehardened Frame and Factory Letter

Lot 10

Antique Casehardened Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

The Winchester Model 1886 was the first lever action rifle designed by legendary American gunsmith John Moses Browning and was the first Winchester repeater available that could use high power "express" cartridges. This rifle is chambered in the rarer .40-82 W.C.F. This caliber was introduced in 1885 for the Winchester Model 1885 single shot rifle also designed by Browning and was available for the Model 1886 into the early 20th century but was then discontinued. The caliber was favored by elk and heavy game hunters, but rifles in this caliber are rarely encountered due to many being altered over the last century to more available calibers. This rifle also has the desirable color casehardened frame and furniture. The included factory letter lists this rifle in .40-82 with an octagon barrel and plain trigger. It was received in the warehouse on June 5, 1893, and shipped on June 9, 1894, with one other gun in order 18628. The barrel has a beaded Lyman front sight, flat folding Lyman two-leaf rear sight, the two-line barrel address, and "40-82 W.C.F." marked on top at the breech. The barrel and frame properly do not have the "WP" proofs. The upper tang is fitted with a folding Lyman peep sight with the 1879 patent marking. The lower tang has the patent marking behind the trigger and the serial number at the tail. The smooth straight wrist stock and forearm have a casehardened forend cap and a casehardened crescent buttplate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-82 WCF

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Exceptional Civil War Production New Haven Arms First Model Henry Lever Action Rifle

Lot 11

Civil War Production New Haven Arms First Model Henry Rifle

This is an extraordinary example of a Henry lever action rifle that was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. of New Haven, Connecticut, in 1863. The rifle has the distinctive brass receiver and crescent buttplate with octagon barrel and integral 15-shot magazine. The rifle has the first style receiver with rear sight dovetail and early style buttplate with rounded heel. The rear sight dovetail on the receiver was discontinued about serial number 3,000 and a buttplate with pointed heel was introduced at about serial number 4,000. The barrel has the second pattern nickel silver front sight blade with tapered front and flat back and third pattern folding leaf rear sight. The third pattern rear sight is distinguished by "900" stamped below the center notch in the top of the leaf elevator bar with rounded ends and lack of the elevator stop screw in the top of the leaf. The magazine has the large diameter brass follower used after serial number 1,900. The receiver has milled flats on either side of the follower slot. The stock and barrel are not fitted with a sling swivel and loop for a sling hook (sling swivels and loops were extra cost, special order items until mid-1863). The buttplate has a hinged brass trapdoor and the butt trap contains a jointed four-piece hickory cleaning rod. The stock is straight grain American walnut with a varnished piano finish. The rifle has a blue barrel and integral magazine. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened. The rear sight components, bolt and receiver, trigger spring and buttplate screws have a fire blue finish. The top barrel flat is roll stamped with the two-line legend "HENRY'S PATENT. OCT. 16. 1860/MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS.CO. NEWHAVEN.CT." The legend is the smaller first style which utilizes Roman (serifed) letters for all of the address except for the second "NEWHAVEN" which is stamped in Gothic (block) letters. The "H" inspection mark of B. Tyler Henry is stamped on the lower tang behind the lever latch. The serial number is stamped on the top barrel flat between the rear sight and the receiver, the left side of the lower receiver tang beneath the stock, the stock in the upper tang inlet, the inside of the buttplate below the trap, the hand-fitted buttplate screws and the upper and lower tang screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. The period initials "JB" are lightly scratched in the left stock wrist facing the receiver. The initials are 5/16-inches high and 14 to 16-inches long and are noticeable only on close inspection. Experts believe that most of the 7,500 Henry rifles manufactured between April 1862 and January 1865 were purchased for use in the Civil War and saw some military service. Aside from 900 rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in 1863-1864 to arm the 1st D.C. Cavalry Regiment, nearly all Henry rifles used in the Civil War were privately purchased by soldiers who wanted to have the most advanced firearm available and take advantage of the sustained firepower of a 15-shot magazine rifle. As a result, the great majority of the Henry rifles under serial number 7,500 show moderate to heavy wear. Henry rifles manufactured during the Civil War with any original finish are very rare. Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Fine Early Production Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 12

Early Special Order Winchester Second Model 1876 Rifle

Manufactured in 1878, the larger caliber Model 1876 was popular among those in the West who believed .44-40 wasn't quite enough stopping power for whatever they might encounter. This example is a Second Model with dust cover guide retained by two screws and a dust cover with checkered "thumbprint" grip. The special order half-octagon barrel is marked with the two-line Winchester address/King's patent marking along. The rifle correctly lacks caliber markings, as the only caliber initially offered for the Model 1876 was .45-75 W.C.F. The upper tang is marked with the model designation, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a blade front sight, "1876" marked folding ladder rear sight, and a later production peep sight is mounted on the upper tang. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the special order part octagon barrel as well as "lid", referring to the dust cover, and that it was received at the warehouse on 27 November 1878 and shipped on 30 November 1878 in order number 13972.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

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Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-90 WCF Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 13

Special Order Winchester Model 1886 .45-90 WCF Rifle

The Model 1886 is one of the finest Winchester models and was the first repeater based on designs by John M. Browning. It was developed as a replacement for the weaker toggle link action Model 1876, but their production was fairly limited at around 160,000 between 1886 and 1935. This fine special order example is chambered in the desirable .45-90 WCF caliber. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a round barrel in .45-90 caliber, Winchester express sights, half magazine, and shotgun butt as well as the rifle received in warehouse on October 8, 1892 and shipped on October 19. The rifle has several desirable features including the casehardened receiver, special order half magazine and shotgun butt, and sights. The rifle is fitted with a beaded blade front sight and a three leaf Winchester express rear sight (one fixed, two folding) with silver sight lines on a barrel with the two-line legend ahead of the rear sight and "45-90 WCF" at the breech. British proofs are stamped on the barrel, receiver and bolt. The lower tang has the two-line patent date marking and the serial number. "-MODEL 1886-" is stamped on the upper tang.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-90

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Outstanding and Desirable Winchester Repeating Arms Co. "Double W" Cartridge Display Bullet Board

Lot 14

Winchester Repeating Arms Co. "Double W" Cartridge Bullet Board

This is a very desirable Winchester bullet board showing the iconic "Double W" pattern of cartridges. These cartridge boards would have been an eye-catching advertisement used by Winchester to grab the attention of customers in sporting goods stores around the country during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This is one of the finest examples of these desirable Winchester advertising pieces we have had the pleasure of offering here at Rock Island Auction Company. A gold painted border is mounted around the green board which measures approximately 49 inches by 31 1/2 inches and a wood frame outside that. The board displays a dark green background, red and white lettering and vignettes of a duck, bear hunting scene, and a moose bust (see photograph). The display consists of a multitude of different cartridges and shotgun shells and nine containers of primers, each described below in white lettering. The back has the standard "With compliments of" Winchester Repeating Arms Co. label, is stamped "No. 498" in black ink, and has an additional note added stating it was acquired from a New Hampshire gun collection in 1947. It remains mounted in the original oak outer frame which measures 40 1/4 x 57 1/2 inches overall. Provenance: Eldon Owens, Property of a Gentleman

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Monumental, Incredibly Historic and Well-Documented John Ulrich Signed Masterpiece: Factory No. 1 Engraved, Gold Inlaid and Carved Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle Inscribed to Famed Western Author Zane Grey

Lot 15

Zane Grey's Engraved & Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1895 Rifle

Pearl Zane Grey (1872-1939), widely known as Zane Grey, of Zanesville, Ohio, is one of the most significant and prolific authors of the American frontier and one of the foremost figures in molding the representation of the American West in popular culture and popularized the region’s stunning landscape, including the famous Monument Valley. He was the best-selling author in America in the 1920s when the western genre was taking off, and his books continued to be popular throughout the century and on into the present. He remains particularly significant to the people of the American Southwest, a region he loved and wrote about frequently. His own family had been pioneers on the Ohio frontier in the late 18th century, and his debut novel titled “Betty Zane” (1903) was based on the story and journal of his ancestor Elizabeth Zane (c. 1766-1831) who is said to have bravely made a supply run for gunpowder during an Indian attack on Fort Henry in western Virginia during the American Revolution in September of 1782. Many of his later novels relate to the “Old West,” including his most popular novel: “Riders of the Purple Sage” published in 1912 (copy included) which is considered one of the most influential western novels and has been called "the most popular western novel of all time." It is on the Library of Congress’s "Books that Shaped America” list and remains popular today. It has also been adapted into multiple films, including a 1925 adaptation starring “King of Cowboys” Tom Mix and the most recent adaptation from 1996 starring award winning actor Ed Harris. He wrote around 90 books, including 60 westerns and books about his hunting and fishing experiences, along with many more short stories. Most were westerns. His tales were adapted into well-over 100 films along with the television series the Zane Grey Show and Zane Grey Western Theatre. His work also inspired other authors and screenwriters. Grey’s “The Lone Star Ranger” (1914) became an inspiration for the famous “Long Ranger” for example. Thus, Grey was one of the most influential American writers in shaping the mythology and romanticized legends of the American frontier in popular culture in the early 20th century and the western genre for generations to come. He was highly successful and became one of the first authors to become a millionaire through their writing. Among his fans was President Dwight D. Eisenhower who ranked Grey at the top of his list of favorite authors. His work was so popular, that it was claimed sales of Grey’s book were only bested by the Bible and the Boy Scout Handbook. Upon his death the “Herald Tribune” wrote that “This was a great writer, rich in invention, prodigal in his action, juicily romantic.” He was not just some Eastern gentleman writing about the West from far away, Gray was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman and traveled to the West in 1906 and experienced what it was like to spend days in the saddle under the searing western sun, hunted various game (including bears and mountain lions), traveled with western icons like Charles “Buffalo” Jones (the subject of “The Last of the Plainsmen”), and befriended members of the tribes of the American Southwest and learned about their cultures. Though many of his depictions of Native Americans are stereotypical and degrading, he was sympathetic to the plight of Native Americans and their mistreatment, which he covered in “The Vanishing American” which plays on the “vanishing race” and “noble savage” tropes and draws attention to the mistreatment of Native Americans by the government. He was also an accomplished angler and influenced sport fishing. He had a hunting lodge in Arizona and set many of his stories in the state’s picturesque landscapes and later moved to California where his stories were being turned into films. Grey was a particularly avid angler, traveled around the world for unique fishing opportunities (particularly New Zealand, Australia, and Tahiti), set multiple world records, and wrote about international fishing for major magazines and in numerous books. He enjoyed the hunt for massive fish that put a fight and was a pioneer in big-game fishing, including sailfish. His son Loren claimed that Grey would fish on average 300 days a year. He and his brother R.C. Grey helped establish the Long Key Fishing Club in the Florida Keys, and Zane Grey served as the club president in 1917-1920. He also served as the president of the Tuna Club of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island. He created the popular "teaser" bait still used today and also helped innovate other tackle designed for the giant marlin, tuna, sharks, and other massive fish that were his prey. He is quoted as stating, “To bear up under loss — to fight the bitterness of defeat and the weakness of grief — to be victor over anger — to smile when tears are close — to resist evil men and base instincts — to hate hate and to love love — to go on when it would seem good to die — to seek ever after the glory and the dream — to look up with unquenchable faith in something evermore about to be — that is what any man can do, and so be great.” This stunning rifle is a fitting treasure for a man that truly loved the American West and made his mark as a writer of frontier stories. Many of his book covers show men armed with Winchester rifles, and his westerns are naturally full of men armed with Winchesters and Colt revolvers. He was clearly also a fan of Winchesters given many photographs of Grey feature his Winchester Model 1894 and 1895 rifles. As recorded in “Tales of Lonely Trails” (1922), when Grey was preparing for his annual fall hunt in Arizona in 1919, he sought out a Winchester in .30-06 Springfield. He recalled, “To make sure of getting a .30 Gov’t Winchester I ordered from four different firms, including the Winchester Co. None of them had such a rifle in stock, but all would try to find one. The upshot of this deal was that, when after months I despaired of getting any, they all sent me a rifle at the same time. So I found myself with four, all the same caliber of course, but of different style and finish. When I saw them and thought of the Haughts I had to laugh. One was beautifully engraved and inlaid with gold-the most elaborate .30 Gov’t the Winchester people had ever built. Another was a walnut-stocked shot-gun butted fancy checkered take-down. This one I presented to R. C. The third was a plain ordinary rifle with solid frame. And the last was a carbine model, which I gave to Nielsen.” The plain solid frame rifle was used for target shooting and for shooting ravens. He stated he could take out a raven with his rifle at 500 yards. On page 473 of "The Winchester Book," a letter from Grey in 1921 celebrates the Model 1895 in .30-06. He states it "is the finest rifle ever built. All the outdoor men I have known -I mean real hunters, and not sportsmen- claim this the great rifle for American hunting. I have used all makes -have had many rifles given me to recommend, but none ever equalled the 30." Famed six gun shooter Elmer Keith witnessed Zane Grey shooting his Model 1895 in .30-06 with “Z.G. inlaid in gold on the left side of the receiver” and wrote about it in his autobiography “Keith.” This rifle was manufactured in 1915 and is a stunning example of Winchester’s craftsmanship and a testament to John Ulrich’s superb skills as a master engraver. It may not be the rifle he ordered in 1919, but if it was, that may explain why the inscription is on the sight mount rather than the rifle; if the rifle itself was manufactured in 1915 but not shipped until 1919, it was undoubtedly used as a factory exhibition piece. The rifle features a factory No. 1 engraving and gold inlay pattern. A deer, mountain lion and grizzly bear are inlaid in solid gold on the receiver (animals Grey hunted). The receiver, upper tang, bolt, takedown collar, hammer, lever, barrel breech and buttplate are engraved with arabesque scrollwork and artistic borders. The scrollwork and engraved borders are accented with numerous gold inlaid borders. A gold inlaid band and an engraved scallop band appear on the barrel at the muzzle. John Ulrich has signed his masterpiece with his “JU” initials on the lower tang. The rifle is fitted with a blade front sight, folding two leaf rear sight and Lyman receiver sight. The receiver sight is inscribed with the original owner’s name in gold: “ZANE GREY.” The deluxe, fancy grade walnut stock and forearm feature Winchester Style B, relief carved scroll and vine designs with a highly polished piano finish. The serial number is too high to be "lettered" by the factory records. However, the rifle was published by Winchester expert and author George Madis in “The Winchester Book” on page 472 as well as by R.L. Wilson’s in his book “Winchester: An American Legend” on page 106. According to Madis, a standard Model 95 listed for $32.50, but the added extras on this particular rifle built and embellished for Zane Grey cost an astonishing $335.00 or about $8,476.00 in today’s money! An incredible piece of original documentation accompanies the rifle showing just how much the order of this rifle cost: Zane Grey’s check for $381.68 to Winchester Repeating Arms Co. on Nov. 30, 1921. The check is from the Los Angeles Trust & Savings Bank and is filled out in black ink and signed in blue, a color often used by Grey, including when signing his immensely popular books. The signature is clearly Grey's own. He had a luxurious estate in Altadena just north of downtown L.A. Documentation like this is exceedingly rare. This unbelievable piece of original documentation certainly adds to this rifle's historical value. Provenance: The Zane Grey Collection; The Mac McCroskie Collection; The George F. Gamble Collection

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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Outstanding Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 16

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine

This outstanding Third Model Winchester 1866 carbine was manufactured in 1869 has the distinctive brass receiver and crescent buttplate with blue barrel, magazine, barrel bands and loading gate. The hammer, trigger and lever are casehardened. The stock and forearm are oil-finished straight grain American walnut. The carbine has the Third Model features which consist of a moderately curved receiver profile and serial number located on the lower tang behind the trigger. The front sight blade is an integral part of the upper barrel band. The barrel has an un-crowned muzzle and a dovetail mounted two-leaf rear sight with "1, 3," and "5" yard markings. The magazine tube has the earlier style threaded cap. A staple mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. The upper receiver tang has a single stock screw. The hammer has coarse borderless knurling on the spur. The brass buttplate has a sharply pointed heel. 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." ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is stamped in block numerals on the lower tang. A "B" Winchester inspection mark is stamped behind the serial number. Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 17

Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Short Rifle

The factory letter (copy) lists this extraordinary deluxe Model 1873 short rifle with a 20 inch octagon barrel in .44 caliber, set trigger, “fancy” stock and forearm, “rod in the butt”, and style 10 factory engraving costing an extra $2.00. The letter indicates that this rifle was received in the warehouse on June 20, 1900, “To Russ- No Date,” December 3, 1901 (presumed returned to warehouse), shipped on December 4, 1901, charged to Gilson S.G. Co. of Rochester, New York, returned January 29, 1908, shipped on December 27, 1909, returned on January 1, 1910, “sales consignment a/c September 11, 1912,” and returned on October 19, 1912. A large series of entries is typical for Winchester's well-traveled factory exhibition pieces that were displayed at various World's Fairs, other international exhibitions, American exhibitions, and sometimes at important dealers. The December 3, 1901 date might be for the return of the gun from the Pan-American Exposition held in Buffalo, New York, from May 1-November 2, 1901. The inclusion of Gilson S.G. Co., which might be a misspelling for the sporting goods store Gibson & Woodworth, suggests that the rifle was displayed in Rochester, New York, from late 1901 to early 1908. The remaining dates suggest short term loans, likely to prominent Winchester dealers. This incredibly rare factory engraved Model 1873 short rifle was clearly a key display piece for the company and was likely seen by millions of potential customers circa 1900-1912. As such, it is an important piece of Winchester Repeating Arms Co.'s colorful history. The rifle was found in 1949 by Harry Sefried of New Haven, Connecticut, in a Winchester sales office and is pictured and identified on page 200 of "The Winchester Engraving Book” by R.L. Wilson. The rifle has a blue finish on the barrel, magazine, forearm cap, frame, dust cover and crescent buttplate. The hammer and lever are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are deluxe fancy gain walnut with fine checkered panels and a high polish piano finish. The left side plate is factory engraved with a whitetail buck in an oval panel surrounded by open scroll engraving. The right side plate and frame are decorated with open scrollwork and single line borders. Scrollwork flourishes are engraved on the dust cover, top of the receiver, upper tang, bottom of the receiver and cartridge elevator. The receiver has the step found on later production short rifles and Third Model integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The barrel has a dovetail mounted Sheard front sight with brass bead and rare Winchester folding leaf express rear sight. The rear sight features one fixed and three folding leaves graduated from 100-400 yards. The action has a factory set trigger. The stock is fitted with a crescent buttplate with sliding brass trapdoor. Mounts for detachable sling swivels are located on the forearm cap and stock. The left barrel flat is die-stamped "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. "44 W.C.F." is roll stamped on the left barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. The oval "W/P" Winchester proofmarks are stamped on the top barrel flat and top of the receiver. "44 CAL" is stamped on the cartridge elevator in script letters. The upper receiver tang is die-stamped "MODEL 1873" in fancy letters with foliate devices at either end. The serial number is stamped in script numerals between the lever latch and the tang screw. The combination of a short rifle configuration with factory engraving, deluxe stock and forearm, special order features, and interesting shipping history make this rifle a one-of-a-kind piece. Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Lot 18

Deluxe Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

This is a rare deluxe Winchester Model 1873 rifle with factory engraving, inscription, and numerous special order features. The rifle was factory engraved by Master Engraver John Ulrich and is signed "J. ULRICH" in tiny letters on the lower tang behind the trigger. The rifle features Winchester "$4.00" engraving. The forearm cap, top, sides and bottom of the receiver, dust cover, cartridge elevator and buttplate heel are engraved with scrollwork and line borders. The right side plate is decorated with a detailed game scene featuring two deer and intricate scrollwork. The left side plate is inscribed: "DR. E.X. AMOSS" in an engraved panel surrounded by scrollwork. The barrel and magazine are blued, the forearm cap, side plates, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are nickel-plated and the receiver and dust cover buttplate are casehardened. The forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe, highly figured, fancy grain walnut with a piano finish. The forearm and pistol grip have "Style H" checkering, and the bottom of the pistol grip has an ebony inlay. Other special order features include a part-round/part-octagon barrel, matted barrel top and single set trigger. The rifle has Marble's blade front sight and adjustable rear sight. The rifle is complete with a Cody Firearms Records Office letter that describes the features and states that it was shipped from the Winchester warehouse on September 18, 1889. The factory legend on the top of the barrel is obscured by the factory matting. The left barrel flat is roll-stamped with the caliber "32 W.C.F.". "32 CAL" is roll-stamped across the bottom of the cartridge elevator and surrounded by engraving. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "- MODEL. 1873.-" in fancy letters with flourishes at either end. The serial number is stamped across the lower tang behind the lever latch and highlighted with hand-engraved flourishes. The combination of John Ulrich signed factory engraving, factory inscription, special order blue, nickel-plated and casehardened finishes and other special order features make this rifle extremely rare. Dr. Edwin X. Amoss (1855-1900) was born in Markham, Ontario, Canada, to English born parents and received a doctorate of medicine from the University of Michigan in 1884 and became a leading physician and deputy coroner in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was listed at 703 E. 3rd Street. He was evidently an early collector of fine arms given this rifle and the very rare factory engraved Colt Lightning Express Rifle inscribed "DR. E.X. AMOSS" that is shown on page 273 of "The Book of Colt Engraving" by R.L. Wilson. That rifle was shipped in November of 1887. These two rifles would definitely make quite the pair! It makes you wonder what other incredible rifles and revolvers were in his gun room. He married in 1890 and had two sons. He was very popular in the community and was judged the most popular doctor at the St. John's church fair in 1889, and was a Democratic candidate for the legislature in 1890 and noted as "broad-mined and kindly to a fault" and "the best known man in the Second Ward," but, by 1892, he had severe drug and alcohol addiction problems. That August he reportedly fired a revolver to get a servant's attention when he wanted a glass of water leading to a false story of him attempting to shoot his wife and the servant and then turning the gun on himself. By 1895, he was committed to the Rochester Asylum for liquor and drug addiction and was committed again and adjudged insane in 1899. After being placed in home confinement under police watch in January 1900, he died in August 1900 at age 39. Provenance: The Dr. Edwin X. Amoss Collection; Property of a Gentleman

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 19

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

The Model 1873 is one of the most famous of all American firearms and has been popularly known as "the Gun that Won the West" due to its popularity with pioneers. Today the Model 1873 holds a special place for modern collectors, especially those in high condition like this example. The accompanying factory letter confirms the octagon barrel in .44 caliber and plain trigger as well as the rifle received in the warehouse on April 12, 1888, and shipped on May 15. The rifle has a third model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edge as well as dovetail blade and elevation adjustable sights. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. "44 CAL" is marked on the cartridge elevator. The lower tang has the serial number, and the upper tang is marked "MODEL/1873." The smooth straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate. A four piece cleaning rod is included in the butt. Provenance: The Dr. Paul McCombs Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Extra Length Barrel, Factory Letter and George Madis Letter

Lot 20

Winchester Model 1876 Rifle with Extra Length Barrel

Manufactured in 1885 as a third model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. This rifle has a highly sought after special order 30 inch extra length barrel in .45-60 caliber. The rarity of the 30 inch barrel in .45-60 caliber is highlighted in the included George Madis Letter: "Special length barrels were available for the 1876 model, but comparatively few were ordered. In a count of total production it was found that only one of each 1200 rifles had barrels longer than standard. For this model twenty-eight inch barrels were standard; the thirty-inch barrel length is very rare. In the '76, while .45-75 WCF was standard; the cartridge chambered for this rifle, the .45-60, was ordered in very limited numbers." The set trigger is an additional rarity: "Only one of each fourteen rifles in this model had set triggers, as seen on this gun." In his letter Madis also states, "I have carefully examined this rare Winchester inside and out, and have determined it all original as made by Winchester...This is a rare and fine Winchester with its unusually fine condition, rarity and age of over a century, it will be a star in any collection of rare arms." The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a 30 inch octagon barrel in .45-60 caliber and set trigger when received in the warehouse on August 14, 1885 and shipped the same day with 55 other Model 1876s. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight marked "1876", and folding tang peep sight. The top barrel flat has the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "CAL. 45-60" at the breech. "45-60" is marked on the cartridge elevator. The receiver is fitted with a factory set trigger, and the buttstock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included). Nicely figured plain walnut forearm and straight grip stock. Madis believed that the wood had "some deluxe grain, and the fit and finish as well as the grain of the wood indicate Winchester 'extra finish' walnut." Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-60

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Desirable Framed Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Marked Henry R. Poore "Bear Dogs" Advertising Print

Lot 21

Framed Winchester Repeating Arms Co. "Bear Dogs" Print

This Winchester print was used in a variety of Winchester advertisements and depicts a barn setting with white "bear dogs" in the foreground and two large brown dogs that may be bloodhounds in the background. These dogs were reportedly part of the Winchester family hunting pack. The lower left corner is signed by the artist "H. R. Poore/Philadelphia". The bottom of the image is marked "COPYRIGHT, 1907, BY WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." The oak frame measures approximately 41 1/2 inches in width and 31 3/4 inches in height overall.

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Highly Attractive, Documented L.D. Nimschke Signed Deluxe Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle, as Pictured in "Winchester Engraving"

Lot 22

L.D. Nimschke Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Rifle

This highly attractive Winchester Model 1866 lever action rifle was manufactured in 1869, and engraved and signed by the renowned 19th century Master Engraver Louis D. Nimschke. He remains one of the most recognized and accomplished American arms engravers. Henry and Winchester rifles with Nimschke engraving are among the most desirable of all engraved American firearms. On this example, Nimschke's initials ("LDN") are signed on the underside of the frame just ahead of the lower tang. The rifle is pictured and identified in R.L. Wilson’s “Winchester Engraving” on page 55 where the “simple signature” of “LDN” is noted. The brass surfaces (forend cap, frame, sideplates, and buttplate) display highly attractive floral scrollwork on a punch dot background with all the characteristics of being executed by the most celebrated of the 19th century’s master engravers, L.D. Nimschke. In addition to the scrollwork, the left side plate is engraved with a monogram and the right side plate is decorated with a blank inscription banner surrounded by fine checkerboard designs. The rear and top of the frame are accented with line and dot motifs. A floral pattern is engraved behind the hammer. The cartridge elevator and chamber are decorated with a star burst. The engraving is similar to the pattern featured on attorney and politician Albert Fountain's Model 1866 as pictured in "The Winchester Engraving" on page 52. The lower tang has the serial number. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester New Haven address/King's patent legend. This is a third model with the serial number stamped in block letters on the lower tang. The forearm and straight grip stock are attractively figured varnished walnut. Provenance: The John F. Miller Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 23

Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy Pistol

The Volcanic Arms Company manufactured only an estimated 1,500 Navy Pistols with 8 inch barrels between 1855 and 1857. This pistol has an 8 inch octagon barrel with an integral 10-shot magazine, a brass receiver, and the distinctive loading lever with finger hole. The receiver has a dovetail mounted notch rear sight, semi-circular cut-out at the front of the ejection port, and bolt with single hook extractor. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEWHAVEN CONN. FEB.14.1854" in three lines. The matching serial number is located on the right side of the loading lever, right side of the butt beneath the grip, and stamped on the inside of both grips.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Fine and Scarce Massachusetts Arms Co. Wesson & Leavitt Percussion Dragoon Revolver

Lot 24

Massachusetts Arms Co. Wesson & Leavitt Dragoon Revolver

Reportedly, 850 of these Dragoon revolvers were manufactured between 1850-1851 before production was halted due to a patent infringement suit won by Colt. The design was in part by Edwin Wesson, older brother of Daniel B. Wesson of later Smith & Wesson fame. The younger Wesson and Horace Smith were among the incorporators of the Massachusetts Arms Co. This nickel finished example has standard markings and features with a six-shot cylinder. "MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS" marked on the top strap, "WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT" marked on the lock, "LEAVITTS PATENT APRIL 29. 1837" on the back of the cylinder, "WESSON'S PATENT AUG. 28. 1849" on the bevel gear. "412" marked on the back of the barrel "barb", "17" marked on the bottom of the barrel topstrap, recoil shield, rear of the frame, underside of the back strap, and front face of the grip. Scarce 6 1/4 inch barrel.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40

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Factory Engraved Massachusetts Arms Co. Wesson & Leavitt Belt Model Percussion Revolver

Lot 25

Factory Engraved Mass Arms Co. Wesson & Leavitt Belt Revolver

Only around 1,000 of the Wesson & Leavitt Belt Model revolvers were manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Co. in 1850 and 1851 before production was halted due to a patent infringement suit won by Colt. The design was in part by Edwin Wesson, older brother of Daniel B. Wesson of later Smith & Wesson fame. The younger Wesson and Horace Smith were among the incorporators of the Massachusetts Arms Co. In addition to the standard markings and cylinder etching, this revolver has higher quality engraving and silver plated trigger guard, grip washer, and back strap. "921" marked on the back of the barrel "barb" and face of the arbor pin. "659" marked on the underside of the back strap, on the right of the grip beneath the lock, front flat of the grip and front and rear flats of the frame.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31

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Lot 26

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

The included factory letter confirms the .22 WRF caliber chambering, checkered pistol grip stock, and July 5, 1901, date of shipment. Special order Lyman beaded (bead absent) blade front and standard fixed notch rear sights, first style barrel inscription, "22 W.R.F." caliber marking on top flat at the breech, casehardened second model receiver with hidden locking lugs and blue breech bolt, and three-line maker, model, and patent marking on the upper tang. The front of the receiver does not have the "WRF" marking; however, the left side of the upper tang is marked "WRF" as is sometimes found on earlier Second Model rifles. XX fancy figured walnut 12 groove slide handle and checkered pistol grip stock with hard rubber Winchester grip cap, and casehardened crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is stamped "11894 XX", and the matching assembly number "11894" is marked on the end of the stock and inside of the buttplate.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 WRF

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Lot 27

Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

The accompanying factory letter for this rifle states the serial number was applied on November 6, 1896 and confirms the .22 short chambering as well as received in the warehouse on November 17, 1896 and shipped on December 1. Replacement beaded blade front and elevation adjustable (1902 and 1901 patents respectively) rear notch sights, first style barrel inscription, "22 SHORT" caliber marking on top flat at the breech, Winchester proofs correctly absent, correct magazine tube without collar, casehardened Second Model receiver with hidden locking lugs, and three-line maker, model, and patent marking on the upper tang. 12 groove slide handle and plain walnut straight grip stock with casehardened crescent buttplate.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 RF Short

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Lot 28

Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Original Box

Manufactured in 1962. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, standard barrel markings, and Winchester proofs on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. 17 groove flat bottom forearm and smooth buttstock with a checkered Winchester buttplate. With original box which is missing all of the interior partitions.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 S L L R

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Excellent Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in .22 Winchester Magnum

Lot 29

Winchester Model 61 .22 Winchester Magnum Slide Action Rifle

The Model 61 was developed by Winchester in an attempt to keep pace with its competitors hammerless .22 rifles. Model 61s were produced from 1932 to 1963, this variation (Magnum) was only produced from 1960 to 1963 with this example manufactured in 1962. Dovetailed, Lyman beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, standard barrel markings and Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, grooved receiver top for scope mounting, and serrated trigger and hammer catch. 17 groove slide handle and smooth pistol grip stock with checkered composite Winchester buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 Win Magnum RF

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Antique Winchester First Model 1890 Slide Action Solid Frame Rifle in Desirable .22 WRF with Factory Letter

Lot 30

Antique Winchester First Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1892. Standard blade front and fixed notch rear sights, correct 24 3/8 inch First Model barrel with first style inscription, "22 W.R.F." caliber marking on top flat at the breech. Correct early magazine tube, First Model solid frame receiver, and three-line maker, model, and patent marking on upper tang. The inside of the upper tang is correct marked "WRF". 12 groove slide handle and plain walnut straight grip stock with casehardened crescent buttplate. The accompanying factory letter states the serial number was applied on January 22, 1892 and confirms the .22 WRF chambering as well as received in the warehouse on August 4, 1892 and shipped on October 7, 1892.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 WRF

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Excellent Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 WRF

Lot 31

Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in .22 WRF

Manufactured in 1909. Beaded blade front and special order Winchester 32A adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights, fifth style barrel inscription, Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, Third Model receiver with exposed locking lugs, "W.R.F." marking on front of receiver, flip up peep sight on the upper tang, and matching numbers on the lower tang and receiver. 12 groove slide handle and plain straight grip stock with blue steel crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 WRF

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Lot 32

Framed U.S. Cartridge Company "Clean as a Whistle" Advertisement

This vintage advertisement touts how cleanly the then newly released "Self Cleaning" line of U.S. Cartridge Company ammunition was. The top of the piece has the U.S. Cartridge Company logo at the left next to "SELF CLEANING/CARTRIDGES" The advertisement depicts a man inspecting the chamber and throat of his rifle for fouling. The tagline "Clean as a Whistle" is seen near his arm in a pistachio green circle. Next to the circle is one box each of .22 short, long, and long rifle cartridges. The lower left corner of the advertisement reads "No more fouled,/rusted or pitted barrels". The advertisement is housed in a wooden frame measuring 23x32 1/2 inches.

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Scarce Documented Nickel Plated Finish Winchester Model 1866 Carbine with Factory Letter

Lot 33

Winchester Model 1866 Carbine with Nickel Plated Finish

This fine Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine features a very scarce factory full nickel plated finish. This highly sought after factory full nickel plated carbine is pictured and identified in George Madis’ “The Winchester Book” on page 75. Madis noted, “This fourth model carbine, number 164,533, is standard in all respects except for the full nickel plated finish. Only one of each three hundred guns was plated.” Based on Madis’ calculations, less than 570 Model 1866s were "plated in some manner" out of the approximately 170,100 manufactured in total. According to Madis, "It is interesting to note that plated models 66 are of greater rarity than inscribed or engraved guns" (page 126). This is certainly a rarity in Winchester collecting missing from even the most advanced collections! Fourth model carbines are found in the 149000-170100 serial number range, represent the last style of carbine to the highly successful '66 line, feature an even less pronounced drop at the top rear of the frame, and late guns have an iron buttplate instead of brass. The carbine has a barrel band ahead of the iron block front sight and late pattern folding leaf rear sight. A staple mounted saddle ring is located on the left side of the receiver. 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" ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang behind the lever latch. The iron carbine-style buttplate has a sliding trap (cleaning rod not included). The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut. The accompanying factory letter confirms the nickel plating and that the carbine was received in the warehouse on November 13, 1883 and shipped on August 16, 1898. Provenance: The Frank Barrigan Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Factory Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Steer Head Grip

Lot 34

Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1904, this revolver features factory floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background on the barrel sides and frame sides. There is a zig-zag line and dot design on the ejector housing, top strap, back strap, trigger guard, and around the rear of the cylinder. There is a sunburst design on the recoil shield and top of the back strap, and a shell design on the loading gate. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and the left side of the frame is marked with the two-line/three-patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt in a circle. The upper left rear of the trigger guard is marked with the number "5". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, all nickel finish and fitted with factory pearl grips with a relief carved steer head on the right panel.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Attractive Mexican Vaquero Coin Decorated Silver Mounted Holster and Belt Rig For A Colt Single Action Army

Lot 35

Mexican Silver Mounted Holster and Belt Rig

The early 20th century era single loop holster and belt have extensive silver accents, including the symbols of the four different suits of cards and five Mexican coin conchos. The holster also has punched designs, and the belt has twelve cartridge loops. The belt is 49 1/4 inches long, 3 1/2 inches wide, and has buff backing and a massive silver buckle.

Lot 36

Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1888. Brass blade front and semi-buckhorn style rear sights with the two line address/patents marking ahead of the rear sight and "32 Cal." at the breech. The Rampant Colt is marked on the left side of the receiver, full length magazine, casehardened hammer and mounted with a checkered forearm and smooth straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32-20

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Lot 37

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1902 and featuring a Lyman beaded blade front sight (bead absent), adjustable sporting rear sight, the two-line address, and "44 W.C.F." on top at the breech. The rifle correctly does not have the oval "WP" proofs. The frame has the three-line model designation and patent marking on the upper tang and the serial number on the bottom. The rifle is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight wrist stock with a crescent buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Antique Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Holster

Lot 38

Antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1879, this antique .44 WCF SAA features desirable nickel finish and antique ivory grip. The nickel plating and grip material exude late 19th century wealth, an affluent status symbol carried perhaps a prosperous rancher. The evenly worn condition certainly displays working gun character obtained through a lifetime or more of service. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "44" in small font on the underside. The frame has the three-line patent dates marking, and the left side of the trigger guard is stamped "44 CF." Matching full or partial serial numbers are found on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and cylinder. With lightly floral and border tooled leather holster.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Fine Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine with Highly Desirable 16 Inch Barrel in .32 W.C.F.

Lot 39

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine

Manufactured in 1910, this is a rare Trapper's Carbine with a highly desirable 16 inch barrel (no ATF exemption required). The upper left of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address/patent dates, as well as the caliber marking at the breech. There are Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the standard thee-line model and trademark information, while the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a pinned German silver blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 40

Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .22 Long

Manufactured in 1886 as a Third Model, the barrel has the two-line address/King's patent marking and caliber marking at the breech and on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the serial number is on the lower tang. Fitted with combination front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Winchester manufactured approximately 19,552 Model 1873s in .22 short or .22 long between 1884 and 1904. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as receipt at the warehouse on 9 April 1886 and shipment on 10 May 1886 in order number 6408. A second shipment date of 26 April 1888 and order number 5482 are also listed.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 L

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Historic Colt First Generation Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Notarized Affidavit and Factory Letter

Lot 41

Colt First Gen. Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1905 with the standard two-line address on top of the barrel and Frontier Six Shooter marking on the left, two-line patent dates and Rampant Colt on the left of the frame, and matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with the assembly number "4640" on the loading gate. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, grips not listed, as well as shipment to Simmons Hardware Co. in St. Louis, Missouri on May 15, 1905. Single actions in .44-40 W.C.F. were particularly desirable in the West because they could use the same ammunition as the popular Winchester Model 1873 rifles and carbines. This specific example was carried by Eribert Donato Gallegos, who served as a deputy sheriff of Bernalillo County, New Mexico after 1918 as documented through the included 1993 dated notarized letter from his daughter and photos which possibly show him with the revolver. It also comes with a copy of the notarized letter in the form of a commemorative plaque. Provenance: New Mexico deputy sheriff Eribert Donato Gallegos; Property of a Gentleman

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Documented ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Trapper's Carbine with 14 Inch Barrel

Lot 42

ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1892 Trapper's Carbine

Manufactured in 1919, this is a rare Trapper's Carbine with a 14 inch barrel. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms lists this carbine as being removed from the purview of the National Firearms Act and classified as a curio and relic, and a copy of the ATF exemption letter is included. It has standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. It is fitted with pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, as well as a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It's mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 43

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1888. The barrel has a German silver blade front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, the two-line address, and "38-56 W.C.F." on top at the breech. The rifle properly does not have the oval "WP" proofs. The casehardened frame has the model designation on the upper tang and the serial number and patent marking on the lower tang.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38-56 WCF

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Lot 44

Colt Bisley Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1909 with standard markings and matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard and back strap, with one matching partial "8178" on the right grip panel, and an assembly number of "776" on the loading gate. The left grip panel features the inscription "L.C.C.,/July. 1911" carved into the bottom. One of 12,163 standard frame Bisley models to be produced in .38 W.C.F., compared to 38,240 standard frame Single Action Army models also produced for the caliber. A useful companion with the Winchester rifles also chambered for the caliber at the time. Also includes a period leather holster.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Documented ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine with Desirable 15 Inch Barrel and Letter

Lot 45

ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1894 Trapper's Carbine

Manufactured in 1915 with standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. These guns were incredibly popular working guns and are generally found showing signs of significant use, but remain highly desirable in almost any condition. It is fitted with pinned beaded blade front and folding ladder rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. This carbine is listed by serial number by the BATFE as exempt from the National Firearms Act and classified as a "curio or relic" in the "Curios or Relics List." Also includes a copy of an ATF letter dated 1985 listing the carbine by serial number and stating that it has been removed from the purview of the NFA. Provenance: The Brandhorst Collection

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Colt Model 1878 Grade 2 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Factory Letter and Case

Lot 46

Colt Model 1878 Grade 2 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun with Letter

Blued Damascus steel barrels with a single bead sight on the smooth solid rib, 2 1/2 inch chambers with extractor, and chokes measured .033/.030 inches. The casehardened rebounding hammer action is unadorned aside from the factory marking on either lock. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with ebony tip inlay and round knob pistol grip stock with blued steel buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the current grade, gauge, barrel length, and finish when it was shipped on May 4, 1886, to a J. G. Munroe of Buffalo, NY. J. G. Munroe was a prominent businessman in the Buffalo area and was involved in the shipping of heavy ore from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Also includes a leather mutton leg takedown case. Stock measurements: 2 inch drop at comb; 3 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 13 oz.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 12

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Lot 47

Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver

Remington manufactured approximately 2,000 of these Model 1890 Single Action Army revolvers in 1891-94. The Model 1890 was the successor to the Model 1875 and 1888 and was also intended to be the competitor to the Wild West legend the Colt Single Action Army. The Model 1890 is one of the most sought after of all of the Remington produced handguns. The top of the period shortened barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y." The caliber designation "44 C.F.W" is marked on the left side of the frame just below the cylinder. The serial number is correctly located on the lower left side of the frame under the grip panel. A factory lanyard ring is mounted on the butt.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 48

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufactured in 1910 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail on top of the receiver and dust cover with serrations at the rear. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address/King's patent marking and the caliber marking. The upper tang has the three-line model and trademark information, while the lower tang has the serial number. It is fitted with a block blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 49

Antique Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1893 with the standard two-line address/patent marking and caliber designation on the top of the barrel. The Rampant Colt is marked on the left of the frame, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights. Mounted with a multipoint checkered slide handle and smooth straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Documented Colt Model 1878 Double Action "Sheriffs Model/Storekeeper" Revolver with Desirable 4 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter

Lot 50

Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Designed by William Mason and Charles Brinckerhoff, Colt's factory manager and Superintendent of Engineering, the Model 1878 revolver was intended to be a double action alternative to Colt's legendary Single Action Army revolver. With 51,210 being produced (This example 51175, 45 numbers from the last number!), the 1878 was never nearly as popular as its single action cousin, however, there were still many that favored it in the west for its firepower. This example was manufactured in 1905 and has the standard two-line address marked on top of the barrel desirable 4 inch barrel and the caliber marking on the left. There is a circled Rampant Colt marked on the left of the frame. There is a blade front sight at the muzzle and a sighting groove in the top of the frame. It is fitted with a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts in ovals at the top of each panel. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as shipment to Charles J. Godfrey, a prominent distributor in New York.

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 LC

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