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folding ladder rear sight. It is mounted with a musket length forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor military pattern buttplate (cleaning rod not included). CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% of the bright original blue finish with some scattered, isolated noticeable patches of mild pitting on the receiver, deep pitting on the middle barrel band and
dust cover, and some scattered light handling marks. The wood is also very fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .38- 55 W.C.F. - Serial no. 299957, 38-55 WCF cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. As “the ultimate lever gun” for over a century, the Winchester Model 1894 rifle holds a special place in the hearts of collectors. This example was manufactured in 1906 and is chambered in desirable .38-55 WCF caliber. Standard Winchester markings including the Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 70% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. 80% vivid original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. Faded patterns of original case colors remain on the buttplate. The re-oiled wood is also fine with varnished forearm and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action .44-40 W.C.F. Rifle - Serial no. 188444, 44-40 WCF cal., 24 inch part octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1902. The Model 1892 was incredibly popular in the American West due to its variety of shared calibers with the Colt Single Action Army revolver. It has a Lyman beaded blade front sight, Lyman folding two leaf rear sight, folding tang peep sight, half octagon barrel, and top barrel flat with the two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight and “44 WCF” at the breech. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 50% plus original blue finish with smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. Traces of original nitre blue remain on the loading gate. 30% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The wood is also fine with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .38 W.C.F. -
Serial no. 403600B, 38 WCF cal., 24 3/8 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle was manufactured in 1891 and is a classic Third Model with standard markings and features to include an octagon barrel, crescent buttplate, and full magazine. CONDITION: Fine with 75% plus original blue finish with some fading to smooth brown patina and some light oxidation, dark original case colors, attractive aged patina on the brass cartridge elevator, and distinct markings. The wood is also fine and has minor dings and scratches, minor edge wear, and smooth oiled finish. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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a threaded muzzle, which the writer believes is not factory. In “The Winchester Book” author George Madis reprinted a Winchester listing for a NRA U.S. 30 Army Model 1895 musket with a 30 inch barrel (page 482).
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and light spotting. The revarnished wood is very good with minor handling marks and crazed varnish. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 55 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket - Serial no. 570838B, 44-40 WCF cal., 30 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This musket was manufactured in 1903 and may have been part of the group of 700 muskets noted from the 569,000-571,000 serial number range that were shipped to Central America in September 1903 and were apparently never issued. The Third Model receiver features the distinctive integral dust cover guide and dust cover with serrated edges. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/King’s patent marking and the caliber marking at the breech. The caliber marking is repeated on the bottom of
the cartridge elevator. The model designation is on the upper tang and the serial number on the lower tang. It is fitted with a block blade front sight and
LOT 59 NRA Marked Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Musket - Serial no. 53743, 30 cal., 30 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1906. The left side of the receiver is marked “N.R.A.” ahead of the standard two-line Winchester address. This musket features a Krag style rear sight, 30 inch barrel, stock fitted with a trapdoor military pattern buttplate, pinned blade front sight, the two-line model/trademark information stamped on the upper tang, bayonet lug on the underside of the barrel band, and musket stock with finger grooved forearm. This example also has