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LOT 3037
Stunning Documented Special Order Straight Grip Deluxe Open Top Winchester “Centennial” Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 4923, 45-75 cal., 28 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, deluxe walnut stock. The Model 1876 was only manufactured in 1876-1897, and production was limited to just
63,871 rifles. These were sought after by
serious big game hunters, including Theodore Roosevelt,
as the recognized the increased firepower and the ability for fast follow-up shots could be vital. It earned the nickname the “Centennial Model” as it was debuted during the one hundredth year of American Independence and in time for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. The included factory letters lists this
rifle with a half-octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered stock, 1/2 magazine, and casehardened finish. It is noted as received in the warehouse on September 21, 1878, and shipped that same day in order 13151 and also lists a repair date of May 8, 1886, in
order 6292. This rifle is well into the “Second Model” range but remains an “Open Top” without any provisions dust cover. After approximately serial number 1,600, dust covers were an option, but they do not appear to have become common until after serial number 3,000.
CONDITION: Extremely fine as professionally restored with 99% plus of the factory quality blue and fiery case colors remaining, varnish over the case colors, the slightest signs of wear in a few spots under the finish on the metal and wood, a small chip at the upper right corner of the wrist, very few faint handling and storage marks, and generally an essentially factory new appearance overall. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 8,000 - 14,000
LOT 3038
Turnbull Finished, Dave Richards Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Deluxe Upgraded Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle - Serial
no. 63362, 38-56 WCF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/gold finish, walnut stock. This rifle was originally manufactured in 1891 and was subsequently upgraded to the current configuration. The lower tang has the two-line patent marking with “COLOR CASED BY DOUG TURNBULL” to
the left, “ENGRAVED BY DAVE RICHARDS” to the
right, and the serial number in gold inlay at the
rear. The barrel has a nickel-silver blade front
sight, sporting rear sight (elevator absent), the two-line address and patent marking ahead of the
rear sight, and “38-55 W.C.F.” on top at the breech. The frame features floral scroll engraving with finely textured backgrounds, gold inlaid borders, “XP” in an oval gold inlaid on the right side, a desert scene with a gold inlaid man on horseback on the left side, and gold inlaid borders on the lever and hammer. The rifle buttplate and forend cap also feature gold inlaid borders. The rifle is equipped with a single set trigger and mounted with a checkered forearm and pistol grip
stock with nice figure on the butt.
CONDITION: Very fine as custom upgraded to the current configuration with minimal light handling and storage marks. The wood is fine and has crisp checkering, minor chips and filler in the wrist, gaps at the buttplate, faint crack at the rear of the forend, and otherwise minor wear. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
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