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LOT 3049
Very Fine Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 38291, 45-75 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The accompanying factory letter lists this desirable Winchester Model 1876 short rifle with a 22 inch round barrel, plain trigger, and shotgun butt when received in the warehouse
on December 18, 1883 and shipped on December 22. In the data discussed on page 253 of “The Winchester Book ,” noted Winchester expert George Madis notes that only one of each 800 had a shorter than average barrel. Many Model 1876 short rifles were shipped to England and then found their way to Africa and India, where they were often employed against big cats. This example has London proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an “1876” marked folding ladder rear sight. The receiver is a third model. The top of the barrel has the two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight. The rifle correctly lacks a caliber designation. The upper tang is marked “MODEL 1876.” A non-factory period installed sling eyelet with ring is mounted on the underside of the stock. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 70% plus bright original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 20% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The hammer and lever retain 60% original case colors. The wood is also very fine with some very scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. An attractive example of a desirable Winchester Model 1876 lever action short rifle. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 3050 Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 156302, 44 Henry RF cal., 24 3/8 inch octagon bbl., blue/bright finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1882. Features a dovetailed blade front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, standard two-line address and King’s patent marking on top of the barrel,
script serial number towards the rear of the lower tang, and straight
wrist buttstock and forearm with blued steel cap and buttplate.
CONDITION: Very good with attractively aged patina on the fine frame, strong original nitre blue on the loading gate, significant original blue finish in the protected areas and otherwise mostly
dark brown and gray patina on the steel overall, some mild oxidation, and generally mild wear. The wood is very good and has mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3051 Exceptionally Fine Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 428234B, 32 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1892 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail on top of the receiver and dust cover with gripping serrations at the rear. The standard two-line address/King’s patent marking is
on the top barrel flat along with the caliber marking. The upper tang is marked with the model
designation and the lower tang has the serial number. It is fitted with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable
buckhorn rear sights. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish, 60% of the original case colors, and 40% of the
original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, some scattered light handling marks, and some light spotting. The wood is very fine with a few scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 3052
Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action Takedown Rifle - Serial no. 133760A, 33 WCF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1904 and subsequently refurbished by the factory to current configuration. The later production lightweight tapered round barrel has the two-line Winchester legend, “MADE IN U.S.A.,” nickel steel marking, and “33 WCF” all on the left side and is fitted with a Lyman white bead blade front sight mounted on a pedestal and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The rifle is in takedown configuration with 3/4 magazine. The deluxe XX walnut forearm and pistol grip stock feature factory “H” style checkering. The stock has hard rubber Winchester grip cap and shotgun buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked “XX 857.” The included factory letter states that no records are available for this rifle. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus factory refinished blue finish with the top rear tang, loading gate retainer, and forend cap flaked to brown. The wood is very fine with some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A representative example of a Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 lightweight takedown rifle. Provenance: The Thomas W. Connally Collection; The Collection of David L. DeLullo. Estimate: 3,750 - 5,000
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