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Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 168990, 44 Henry RF cal., 20 inch round
bbl., blue/bright finish, walnut stock. Many legendary firearms are often cited as the “Guns that Won the West”, however, there are perhaps no long guns more iconic than the Winchester Model 1866 carbine. These carbines simply have “the look” of having been
there when the West was being tamed and were carried for decades on the frontier by lawmen, cowboys, outlaws, Native Americans, gold prospectors, and settlers. For many, these firearms were far more than just a gun, but a means to put food on the table and simply to survive. This example was manufactured in 1891 and has a rimfire firing pin. It is a fourth model with the serial number
stamped in script on the lower tang between the lever latch and tang screw and an iron buttplate. The standard
two-line address and King’s patent marking is on top of the barrel ahead of the “1873” marked ladder rear sight
and “44 B” at the breech. A saddle ring is mounted on the left side of the brass receiver. It is mounted with a
smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent iron buttplate (cleaning rod not included).
CONDITION: Fine exhibiting a weathered appearance associated with spending a lifetime on the frontier. The
barrel and magazine retain traces of original blue finish in the sheltered areas. The exceptionally fine brass receiver
has a highly attractive mellow aged appearance. The iron buttplate has a dark mottled patina. The forearm has a couple of long scratches, otherwise is wood is fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A solid representative example of a Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,000
Historic Documented Factory Marked/Shipped Wells Fargo & Co. Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial
no. 307077, 45 Long Colt cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1908, this is a rare and highly desirable example of a Single Action Army revolver documented as purchased by Wells Fargo & Co. to arm their express agency agents. On p. 105 of “Colt Peacemaker Collector Handbook and Guide” by Keith Cochran, it is noted that in the early 20th century Wells Fargo & Co. began arming all of their express agents and ordering large quantities of firearms directly from manufacturers instead of through local retailers. He notes that William Ashton, who was based in the company’s New York office, was in charge of these orders. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as the “W.F. & Co.” marking on the butt and shipment to W.M. Ashton of Wells Fargo & Co. in New York on 19 October 1908 in an order of 12 guns. The top of the barrel has the standard one-line address, and the caliber marking is on the left. The two-line patent date marking and circled Rampant Colt are on the left of the frame. The desirable “W.F. & Co.” marking is visible on the butt. Matching serial numbers are visible on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the assembly number “805” is marked inside the loading gate. CONDITION: Very good, retains traces of the original blue finish and faint case color patterns in sheltered areas with the balance primarily
a smooth grey patina and a few scattered patches of light pitting. The grips are also fine, showing the moderate wear of consistent use as an express agent’s sidearm, light handling marks and characters carved into the bottom of the right panel. Mechanically excellent. This is a rare opportunity to add a documented Wells Fargo & Co. shipped Colt Single Action Army revolver to your collection! Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 38
Desirable Early Western Olive Patent Holster Rig with Cartridge Belt - Manufactured c. 1880-1885, these “Olive Patent” holsters are distinguished by their unusual oval-shaped skirt. This example bears no maker’s marks, but the “olive” design was marketed by many prominent western outfitters up until the turn of the century. A similar holster is pictured on p. 133 of “Packing Iron: Gunleather of the Frontier West” by Rattenbury. The holster takes a 5 1/2 inch Colt Single Action Army and has border and floral tooling and two integral loops in the skirt which capture the body of the holster. The sought after belt is of the earlier thinner style, which was commonly seen during the 1870s and 1880s before being overtaken in popularity by the wider “money” belts. It has a single row of .44/.45 caliber sized cartridge loops and a nickeled and California clipped buckle. It measures approximately 41 inches overall. CONDITION: Fine overall, the holster and belt both show mild wear and some scattered light age cracking, typical of their age and use, and all of the stitching remains tight. An early holster rig such as this is a must have for a complete Single Action Army collection! Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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LOT 39
Gold Plated U.S. Marshal Badge Presented to J.P. Dillon, U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona - The badge measures 2 1/4 inches from
point to point and is gold plated and has
scroll patterns on the points, “J.P. DILLON” on a plaque above “U.S./MARSHAL” on the center and two pink colored stones. A vertical pin is fitted on the back, and there are no maker’s marks.
It comes in a small Ryker case with a print
of a portrait of U.S. Marshal Joseph P. Dillon
who served in the District of Arizona 1914-1922. Notes
from Greg Lampe state: “...the badge was probably a special
catalog order and Dillon’s name was hand engraved by the
local jeweler. It seems likely that the badge was ordered by Dillon’s wife as a gift at the time he was appointed U.S. Marshal and this was an economical way of purchasing a gold U.S. Marshal’s badge with his name on it; the badge was probably only worn on special occasions as it shows little use.”The badge is accompanied by a research binder compiled by Mr. Lampe on U.S. Marshal Joseph P. Dillon (1864-1933), including events like the Power Cabin Shootout in 1918 and other periods of his career, including as a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputy, Deputy U.S. Marshal, U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona, and as a clerk and secretary of the Arizona Supreme Court.
CONDITION: Very fine overall with attractively aged patina and minimal storage related wear.
Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
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