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LOT 1032
Fine Winchester
Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle with Henry Patent Barrel Address -
Serial no. 21669, 44 RF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The
legendary Winchester Model 1866 or “improved Henry” was one of the earliest and most
widely used repeating rifles in the American West and saw use in conflicts over land, gold, and other resources
on the frontier in the second half of the 19th century in the hands of settlers, Native Americans, outlaws, lawmen, and
hunters. It is the direct descendant of the Henry rifle and traces its lineage back to earlier repeaters like the Volcanic. This rifle was manufactured in 1869 as a third model with the serial number
stamped in block numerals behind the trigger, and the distinctive brass receiver has the more moderately curved shape at the rear when compared to the earlier first and second models. The top barrel flat is stamped
with the two-line Henry’s patent/King’s improvement patent marking. The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight. Sling swivels are mounted on the underside of the brass forend cap and
walnut stock. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate containing an included four-piece cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% of the thinned original blue finish and 20% of the original case colors with the balance mostly a plum brown patina, and the fine
receiver showing an attractively aged mellow brass patina. 30% of the original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The period revarnished wood is also fine with some scattered minor
Only 125 Winchester Model 1873 Rifles were ordered by, and specially engraved for the Atlanta Police Department.
LOT 1033
Documented Factory Inscribed Atlanta Police Department Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action
Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 289574B, 44 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in 1889 as a Third Model with dust cover rail integral to the receiver and dust cover with serrations at the rear. This rifle
is one of 125 total Model 1873 rifles ordered by, and specially inscribed for the Atlanta Police Department. This specific
example was part of the first shipment of 50 rifles in 1889. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration including the
sling swivels and the Atlanta Police inscription on the left sideplate which is marked “44/Atlanta Police”. It goes on to confirm receipt at the warehouse on 6
March 1889 and shipment the same day in order number 19207. The barrel has the standard two-line address/King’s patent marking and “44 W.C.F.” at the breech.
The upper tang has the model marking and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight, elevation adjustable buckhorn rear
sight (elevator a handmade brass replacement), and the noted special order sling swivels. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent
buttplate containing an included four-piece cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Very good, retains strong traces of the original blue finish in sheltered areas and faint case color patterns on the hammer and lever with the balance mostly a smooth plum-brown patina. The rear sight elevator is a handmade replacement. The wood is also fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A rare opportunity to own a late 19th century police department factory inscribed Winchester Model 1873 rifle!
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1034 Miniature Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Carbine - NSN,
blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured at approximately 1:2 scale, measuring about 20 inches in overall
length, with a 10 inch barrel, blade front sight, base for a folding rear sight (no rear sight present), brass frame and smooth hardwood forearm
and buttstock. The lever and bolt are linked, allowing an imitation of function. CONDITION: Fine as custom made. The blued areas show a mix of color, bright areas and spotting, with a mixed patina on the brass. The hammer is not equipped with a mainspring, though the sear does appear to be in good order. The wood is fine, with some light handling marks. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
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handling marks throughout. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500