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LOT 3605
Exceptional and Rare Documented Antique
Winchester Model 1893 Slide Action Riot Shotgun with Factory Letter - Serial no. 11236,
12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This model was the first slide-action repeating shotgun built by Winchester and was manufactured between 1893 and 1897 with approximately 31,000 made. The 1893 was not successful as it was unable to handle modern smokeless loads, and in 1897 Winchester offered customers the option to trade in the 1893 for the new 1897. Many people
took advantage of this offer and many Winchester Model 1893 shotguns were destroyed by Winchester. This shotgun is accompanied by a Winchester factory letter that
indicates the serial number was applied on June 27, 1894 and confirms the
12 gauge 20 inch barrel configuration when received in the warehouse
on July 10, 1894 and shipped the same day on order number 16673.
The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/Model 1893
patent date and “12” at the breech, the two-line Model 1893 designation
is marked on the action bar, and the serial number is marked on the
bottom of the frame. The barrel has a 2 5/8 inch chamber and is choked
cylinder. Single bead front sight. Mounted with a grooved walnut
forearm and plain round knob pistol grip stock with a correct smooth
unmarked blued steel shotgun buttplate. Matching assembly number “2209” located on
the butt of the stock and underside of the buttplate. Length of pull is 12 7/8 inches.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus attractive bright original high polish blue finish with slide retraction cycling marks, a few light scratches and handling marks. Wood is also excellent with some light scratches, a few small nicks in the forend, and distinct edges overall. Mechanically excellent. A documented Winchester Model 1893 riot shotgun in such a high state of condition is extremely difficult to find, making this a rare opportunity for the Winchester collector to acquire one! Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo.
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Exceptional Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Trap Shotgun with
Solid Rib and Original Box - Serial no. 1287406, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1951. The barrel has two nickel bead sights on
top of the solid rib, is choked full and has a 2 3/4 inch chamber. Mounted on a
diamond pattern checkered, extended, straight grain walnut forearm and pistol
grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and solid red rubber factory recoil pad.
Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 1/8 inches; drop at heel 1 1/2 inches;
length of pull is 14 3/8 inches. With the original box numbered to the gun.
CONDITION: Excellent, 98% plus of the original blue finish remains with a few
scattered minor scratches and a few small freckles of pin prick pitting on both
sides of the receiver. The wood is also excellent with some scattered minor dings
and scratches. Mechanically excellent. The original matching number box is fine.
Estimate: 3,750 - 5,000
Estimate: 8,000 - 13,000
LOT 3606