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LOT 1062
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Factory Letter - Serial no. 131752, 44 RF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue 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. This example was manufactured in 1876, when the American West was still very much wild. It is a Third Model, with the serial
number marked in block digits behind the trigger on the lower tang. The standard two-line address and King’s patent marking is on top of the barrel. It is fitted with a blade front sight, integral to the barrel band, and a folding two-leaf rear sight, as well as a saddle ring on the left of
the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate containing an included three-piece cleaning rod. The included factory letter lists the carbine as received at the warehouse on 12 July 1876 and shipped on 27 October 1876 in order number 7507.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining traces of original blue finish mixed with an artificially applied dark grey patina, a few scattered patches of light pitting, and attractively aged brass. The refinished wood is very good with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1063
Very Fine Documented Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 209543B, 32 cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The Model 1873 became one of a handful of firearms that became synonymous with the American west due to their widespread use on the frontier and their ruggedness. These “working guns” saw hard use and are generally encountered
in rough shape. Offered here is a well cared for, above average condition example that will make
for a very attractive addition to any lever action collection. The accompanying factory letter confirms the round barrel in .32
caliber and plain trigger as well as being received in the warehouse on May 21, 1886 and shipped on June 24. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel marked with the two-line Winchester address/
King’s patent legend ahead of the rear sight and “32 CAL.” at the breech. The cartridge elevator also is marked with the caliber designation. The upper tang has the model designation, and the lower tang has the serial number. It is mounted with a plain walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and some light spotting mostly on the barrel. 25% of original nitre blue remain on the loading lever. 50% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. Faded patterns of original case colors remain on the buttplate. The wood is also very fine with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 1064
Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle in .40-60 W.C.F. - Serial no. 61312, 40-60 WCF cal., 28 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The Model 1876 was the first Winchester chambered for cartridges powerful enough to reliably take down big game and became a popular early repeating rifle in the West where it could be counted on to dispatch both foes and game, including buffalo, and was specifically advertised by Winchester as designed for use by those in the West where a .44-40 Model 1873 might not be enough when faced with a grizzly. Production of this model was comparably limited thanks in part to the introduction of the Model 1886, adding to the desirability of the ‘76 among collectors today. This example was manufactured in 1888. The top barrel flat is marked with the standard two-line address and King’s patent marking, with the caliber marking at the breech and repeated on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The model marking is on the upper tang and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included). An included Cody Firearms Museum research request confirms the current configuration as well as receipt at the warehouse 12 January 1891 and shipment on 1 October 1891 in order number 11724. CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% plus of the original blue finish, traces of the original case colors on the hammer and lever, and traces of the original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered small patches of light pitting. The wood is very good with some scattered light handling marks throughout. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 4,750
Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 1065
Two Framed “Winchester ‘73” Universal Pictures Co. Movie Related Posters - 1) An official Universal Pictures Co. advertisement for the 1950 motion picture “Winchester ‘73”, starring James Stewart, Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea, and Stephen McNally. The film takes place in the American West of 1876, and centers around the journey of a prized “One of One Thousand” Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle from one ill-fated owner to another. The poster is marked with “Copyright 1950 by Universal Pictures Co., Inc.,”“PROPERTY OF NATIONAL SCREEN SERVICE CORP.,” along with “50/408” on the bottom edge. Encased with a gold colored hardwood frame measuring 38 3/4” x 16 3/4”.
2) A 1950 Universal Pictures Co. solicitation, released as part of a publicity campaign for the motion “Winchester ‘73,” seeking information regarding the whereabouts of “One of One Thousand” Winchester Model 1873 rifles, noting that one was the “hero” of the film and that, “Because of their historic interest Universal is now conducting a nationwide search for the whereabouts of the other 123 “One of One Thousand” rifles manufactured from 1875 to 1881.” The solicitation further offers a gift of a Winchester Model 94 rifle to the first 20 persons to report their rifles, and that the findings of the search would be published in an American Rifleman magazine article set to close on September 30, 1950. This publicity campaign ultimately succeeded in unveiling the whereabouts of many “One of One Thousand” Winchester Model 73 rifles and helped increase public interest in antique firearm collecting. Encased with a relief carved bordered oiled hardwood frame measuring 23 3/8” x 19 3/8”. CONDITION: 1) The poster is very fine overall with slight fading to the poster and minor handling marks on the frame. 2) The poster is very good with fold seams and a tear in the top seam. frame is fine with light edge wear.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 61