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LOT 3089
Desirable Sharps Model 1874 Business Rifle
in .45-70 - Serial no. 158044, 45-70 Government cal., 28 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured circa 1876-1880 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, this is one of approximately 900 Business models made in .45 caliber. The Sharps Model 1874 was
among the most popular firearms on the American frontier in the late 19th century, especially among professional hunters in the bison industry who valued them
for their power and accuracy. Those same traits however, along with their inherent reliability, endeared them to settlers, lawmen, Native Americans, outlaws, and gold
prospectors as well. Though they couldn’t provide the rapid firepower of the contemporary Winchester repeaters, their simplicity and trusted design kept them a popular and “Old Reliable”
option well into the repeating era. The top of the barrel on this example has the “Old Reliable” marking followed by the Bridgeport address, both in front of the rear sight. “BUSINESS 45” is marked
on top of the breech and “2 1/2” on the right. Matching serial numbers are marked on the bottom of the barrel and top rear of the receiver. It is fitted with a copper blade front sight, Lawrence patent folding ladder rear sight, and double set triggers. It is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight buttstock. Three small kill notches are carved in the front of the stock comb, possibly bison kills. CONDITION: Very good and full of frontier character, retains 20% original blue finish on the barrel with smooth gray and brown patina
on the balance, and the casehardened frame turned to a mix of attractive silvery gray and smooth brown patinas indicative of period
use out West. Wood is also very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with some light dents and handling marks, a minor crack on the
right rear of the forend, a patch of scratches on the left of the buttstock, and kill notches as mentioned above. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
LOT 3090
Scarce and Desirable Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper’s Carbine with 14 Inch Barrel and ATF Exemption Letter - Serial no. 978538, 44 WCF cal., 14 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1927, this is an example of a very desirable Winchester Model 1892 saddle ring trapper’s carbine with a 14 inch barrel. These shorter than standard carbines remained
popular in the American West well into the 20th century due to their very portable firepower. The carbine is equipped with a pinned blade front sight and an adjustable buck horn rear sight. The left rear of the barrel is marked “-MODEL 92- WINCHESTER-/-TRADE MARK- 44W.C.F.-”, and the Winchester oval proof in on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked “WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK/MADE IN U.S.A.” and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. The left side of the receiver has a saddle ring staple and ring. Full length magazine, two barrel bands, and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a letter from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives dated January 23, 2014 listing this carbine as being removed from the NFA (National Firearms Act) and classified as a curio and relic. CONDITION: Fine. The carbine shows 40% original blue covered with a black Japanned type of finish applied some time ago, with a brown patina on the balance, showing all the signs of a maintained working gun. There is some light oxidation. The wood remains fine with small piece absent on the upper left side of the forearm and the buttstock sling swivel has been replaced and a portion of the slot crudely filled. The barrel band has a period handmade replaced pin in lieu of a screw. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,000
LOT 3092
Whitney-Kennedy Large Caliber Lever Action
Saddle Ring Carbine with Scarce “L” Rear Sight
- Serial no. F202, 45-60 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Whitney-
Kennedy rifles and carbines were manufactured
c. early 1880 to early 1886. The Whitney-Kennedy
longarms were well-built and desirable on the
Western Frontier, but suffered from the widespread
popularity of Winchester and Marlin lever actions.
This carbine features a block mounted blade front
sight behind the front barrel band, a desirable “L”
shaped folding rear sight with 100, 300, and 500 yard
notches; the Whitney address on top of the barrel,
“45-60” on top at the breech, the two-line patent
marking on the upper tang, “117” on the serpentine
shaped lever, and “F202” on the lower tang. Page 203 of the included book “Lever Action Magazine Rifles Derived from the Patents of Andrew Burgess” by Maxwell “Any factory installed
‘L’ rear sights or barrel band front sights are unlikely and would
be VERY rare.”
CONDITION: Good with mostly light brown and gray patina overall, some light pitting on the frame, mild pitting on the buttplate, replacement screws and apparently period replacement lever given the matching patina, and general mild wear. All signs of a well- maintained working gun that was kept serviceable for many years. The refinished wood is fair and has a cracks and chips in the wrist and toe. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3091
Scarce Blued Finish Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver with Holster Rig - Serial no. 14194, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. While limited in production to only approximately 25,000-30,000 revolvers between 1875-1889, many of these “Improved Army” or “Frontier Army” revolvers saw hard use in the hands of Native Americans, settlers, and lawmen in the West. The Model 1875 was Remington’s answer to the Colt Single Action Army and is arguably a more solid firearm with fewer main components than Colt’s revolver, but it simply suffered in the famous “Peacemaker’s” shadow. These .44-40 W.C.F. chambered Remington revolvers could be just as easily paired with a Winchester Model 1873 as Colt’s Frontier Six Shooter. “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION.N.Y. U.S.A.” marked on top of the barrel. There is a lanyard ring and stud fitted to the butt. The assembly number “115” is marked on the grip frame and stamped on both grip panels. The serial number “14194” is stamped on the grip frame and marked in pencil on both grip panels. The caliber marking “44” for .44 W.C.F. is on the lower portion of the left grip panel. These revolvers were generally finished in nickel, and it is not common to encounter blued examples such as the one offered here. Comes with an attractive floral tooled leather holster rig marked “36/MEXICO/22.”. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 25% original blue finish in and around the sheltered areas with smooth brown-gray patina associated with a well-traveled, Frontier sidearm on the balance. Patterns of original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are also very good with high edge wear, some minor handling marks, repaired small chip on bottom, and legible caliber marking. Mechanically fine. The holster rig is very fine. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
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