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LOT 3097
Unique, Very Scarce, Documented, Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .22 Short with Factory Letter - Serial no. 433145, 22 short cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1892, these Model 1873 rifles were desirable in the American West, with all calibers, large or small, finding a use. This is a solid example of a Winchester deluxe Model 1873 rifle in .22 Short that has an interesting set of documented special order features. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .22 caliber with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, blued frame, and a checkered pistol grip stock with a 4 3/4 drop when received at the warehouse on 18 August 1892 and shipped the same day in order number 3048. The top flat of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and King’s patent marking, with the caliber marking at the breech and repeated on the cartridge elevator. The model marking is on the upper tang and the serial number is faintly on the lower tang. The left side of the lower
tang is marked “555 XXX”. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn/sporting rear sight. It is mounted with an extremely finely figured, H-pattern checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with an ebony insert, significant drop at heel, and a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% of the original blue finish and traces of case color patterns with the balance having thinned to mostly a plum brown patina and some scattered small patched of light oxidation. The wood is good with some scattered minor dings throughout, heavy wear on the forearm, and recut checkering on the pistol grip. Mechanically excellent. A very interesting special order Winchester deluxe Model 1873 with a lot of character! Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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Winchester Model 1866 Lever
Action Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 148621, 44 Henry RF cal., 20 inch round bbl.,
blue/bright finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1878, these Winchester Model 1866 carbines are one of the iconic “guns that won west”, and this
example is full of Frontier character. It features a blade front sight built into the front barrel band, two-leaf rear sight (100 yards on the short leaf and
300 and 500 yards on the long leaf ), standard Winchester address and King’s patent marking on top of the barrel, script serial number on the lower
tang, saddle ring on the left side, and smooth carbine stock and forearm with a three-piece sectional iron cleaning rod in the compartment.
CONDITION: Very good with mostly smooth brown patina on the steel, attractive aged patina on the brass, and mild wear, typical of a Western working gun. The
re-oiled wood is very good and has some scratches and dings, showing signs of having been cared for like a trusted companion. Mechanically fine. There may be no other firearm more synonymous with America’s Western Frontier than a Winchester Model 1866 carbine, particularly examples like this that show honest signs of Frontier use!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3099
Documented
Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle -
Serial no. 99996, 30 WCF cal., 26 inch part octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1896 according to Madis. The
Winchester Model 1894 was a staple in the American West through the end of the “wild west” period and well into the 20th century, being valued for their
rugged reliability and firepower. The included Cody Firearms Records Office serial number confirmation states the rifle was received in the warehouse on
December 14, 1900 and shipped on April 6, 1901 with half octagon barrel in .30 caliber, plain trigger, half magazine, and takedown configuration. Standard
Winchester markings. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail front sight, three leaf rear sight, and plain walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 60% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 70% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. 20% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The sanded and refinished buttstock is very good. The forearm is very fine with a couple divots. Mechanically excellent. A Winchester Model 1894 specifically special ordered by a discerning customer that shows honest signs of use as a working gun!
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3100 Scarce and Desirable Abraham Leon Sheffield “A Washingtonian” Bowie Knife with Stag Grip and Sheath - NSN. Manufactured c. 1849-1881 by the Abraham Leon firm of Sheffield, England. At the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, Leon’s firm won an honorable mention for their “American hunters knives” and dagger knives. Sheffield made knives such as those from Leon were extremely popular during the American Civil War period, with the American market on both sides of the conflict making up the majority of their consumer base. Despite being noted as a fairly prolific maker, knives by Leon are relatively scarce on today’s market, in any condition. This example measures 14 inches overall, with an 8 7/8 inch drop point blade. The left ricasso has the maker’s mark and 190 Solly St. address in three lines, and “A Washingtonian” stamped near the spine, a clear marketing ploy to lure American customers. The right ricasso is marked with the “O*K” trademark. The elliptical guard is of German silver with a small bolster below it and a slightly curved grip of stag antler fitted with a German silver butt cap. Includes a red leather holster with gilt accents and German silver fittings. CONDITION: Very good, the blade generally bright with some scattered patches of grey patina and light pitting, and the markings clear overall. The German silver is mostly bright and the grip is very fine with minimal handling evidence. The sheath is very fine with some light wear. Knives such as this would have been valued as a last line of defense both during the Civil War and during the America’s period of westward expansion! Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3098