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The blued barrel is fitted with a single bead front
sight and has London proofs stamped on the left
side at the breech. An additional London proofs are stamped on the breechblock and frame. The left
side of the frame has the Winchester
Repeating Arms Co. monogram, and
the lower tang bears the Winchester
address/patent dates marking. The
two-piece forearm and round knob pistol grip stock are plain walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel
and magazine tube retain 90% plus
original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The
receiver retains 95% vivid original case colors, aged silver gray on the
high edges and upper tang. The lever retains 70% original case colors. The
hammer and breechblock retain 97% original case colors. The wood is very fine
with minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional first year production Winchester Model 1887 shotgun that will be a standout piece to any sporting collection. Estimate: 9,500 - 15,000
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The barrel retains 90% plus original blue finish and magazine tube retain streaks of original blue finish, otherwise faded to plum. The bolt retains 95% original blue finish. 50% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The receiver retains 85% plus original case colors. The hammer and lever retain 80% original case
colors. 95% original case colors remain on the forend cap. Faded
patterns of original case colors remain on the buttplate. The revarnished wood is very fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A solid representative example of the iconic Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle.
Estimate: 10,000 - 16,000
LOT 3007
Massive Framed Paul
Jones & Co. Four Roses
Whiskey “After the Hunt”
Tin Lithograph by Arthur
W. Woelfle - This massive tin lithographed sign is a work by Arthur W. Woelfle (1873- 1936), whose signature is in the bottom right corner. The piece portrays the inside of
a hunting cabin after a successful hunt. At the bottom center of the piece is an open whiskey bottle with detailed labeling for the Paul Jones & Co. “Four Roses” whiskey. Also on the table near the whiskey are some playing cards, a pipe, some cartridges and shotgun shells, a pair of boots, and a whitetail buck’s head. A coat and hat hang on
the wall along with a red fox, various upland game birds, and some ducks including a mallard. Leaning against the wall is a side by side shotgun that may be an L.C. Smith, and a Winchester semi-deluxe Model 1894 rifle is hanging on the wall at the top of the sign. The visible portion of the sign measures approximately 45 x 30 7/8 inches. It is mounted in the original large picture box frame with a black outer layer and ornate gold painted molded interior. The frame as a whole measures approximately 57 1/8 x 43 1/4 inches. These pre-probation era advertising lithographs were produced in very limited numbers, and are rarely offered on the collector market.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, the tin lithograph itself showing vibrant colors and very minimal fading or handling evidence. The frame is fine with some mild wear, handling/ storage evidence, and a few scattered minor cracks in the molding, along with a small missing portion along the top and sides. A very attractive piece that would fit perfectly in your gun room, bar, office or study!
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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