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LOT 3053
Very Fine Documented Antique Early 1895 Production Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with “10 O’clock” Screw Frame in Desirable .38- 55 W.C.F. with Factory Letter - Serial no. 3589, 38-55 WCF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1895, the second year of production, with the desirable “first model” receiver featuring the “10 o’clock” screw by the loading gate. The two-line Winchester address and caliber marking are on the top barrel flat. The serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight, and folding tang peep sight. Mounted with a plain forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the octagon barrel in .38-55 caliber and plain trigger. The letter states the rifle was received in the warehouse on March 18, 1895, shipped on June 15, 1895 as well as listing a repair and return date for May 8, 1896. CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 60% plus faded original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The receiver and bolt retain 85% plus original blue finish. 40% original nitre blue remains on the loading. The hammer and lever retain 50% original case colors. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
LOT 3054
Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Special Order Extra Length Barrel - Serial no. 120113A, 44-40 WCF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Known simply as “The Gun that Won the West,” the Winchester Model 1873 Rifle stands as an icon of American firepower on the open frontier that still resonates with modern collectors. The Model 1873 was a working gun that saw hard use. It was often paired with a Colt Single Action Army or other revolver chambered for the popular .44-40 W.C.F. cartridges. This made carrying ammunition for both your rifle and your revolver simple and allowed an individual to be ready to defend themselves against man or beast in a variety of tough situations. This well cared for example was manufactured in 1883 and has a factory special order 26 inch barrel (standard length was 24 inches). According to Winchester expert and author George Madis, “one of each 600 rifle had a barrel longer than standard’ (see “The Winchester Book, page 212). The rifle is fitted with a dovetail front sight base (blade absent) and an elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel stamped with the two-line Winchester legend. The rifle lacks a caliber designation. The upper tang is marked “MODEL 1873.” The serial number is on the lower tang. The buttstock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included). Mounted with nicely figured walnut forearm and straight grip stock. CONDITION: Fine. The barrel, magazine tube, and forend cap retain 50% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and some scattered spotting. The receiver shows abrasive scratches and retains 30% original blue finish. Traces of original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. Patterns of original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The wood is very good with numerous scattered handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3055 Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 401690, 30 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1917. Fitted with a pinned blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight with stair step base, and saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver which is marked with the standard Winchester legend. No visible caliber designation. Upper tang has the three-line model/trademark information. It is mounted with a smooth forearm with finger groove and an upper handguard, as well as a smooth straight grip stock with a trapdoor carbine buttplate containing a bore brush. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% original blue finish with noticeable large areas of heavy pitting mostly on top of the receiver and breech bolt. The wood is excellent with minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
Offered here is a full length rifle scabbard manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Co. The overall length is approximately 46 inches, and it is constructed of light brown/tan leather. The scabbard holds a Winchester Model 1873 or an 1892 rifle with a 24 inch barrel. There is a suitcase style handle, a shoulder strap, and a flap that buckles closed on the butt end. The retention strap of the handle is marked “WINCHESTER/REPEATING ARMS Co./NEW-YORK”. The back side of the scabbard is also marked “GEO. E. DOLL HELENA MONTANA”. Includes an antique padlock marked with an “S&Co” monogram (Sargent & Company). Major George E. Doll (d. 1922) was a competitive rifle shooter at the Helena Rifle Club, a noted big game hunter, a member of the Montana State Fish and Game Commission appointed in 1907, the organization’s secretary, and the inspector of small arms on the staff of Governor Joseph K. Toole.
CONDITION: Very good showing authentic period use with broken closure strap, some loose stitching, flex wear in center , and handling/storage marks. A very hard
to find companion piece for your Model 1873/1892 rifle! 48 Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
THIS DESIRABLE SECOND YEAR PRODUCTION WINCHESTER 1894 HAS THE DESIRABLE "FIRST MODEL" RECEIVER FEATURING THE "10 O'CLOCK" SCREW BY THE LOADING GATE.
LOT 3056
Very Scarce and Highly Desirable Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Marked Leather Lever Action Rifle Scabbard -