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LOT 3014
Exceptional Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action
Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 25932, 32 WCF cal., 24 inch
octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1894, this is an exceptional
example of a documented special order takedown Winchester Model 1892 rifle. The included
factory letter lists the rifle in .32 caliber with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, and takedown configuration when received
at the warehouse on 1 September 1894 and shipped on 12 October 1894 in order number 23910. The top barrel flat is marked with
the standard two-line address and the caliber marking at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model, trademark, and
patent date, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a period modified blade front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. It is mounted with a very nicely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish, 50% of the vibrant original
case colors on the hammer and lever (traces on the buttplate), and 70% of the original nitre blue on
the loading gate with some scattered light handling marks and light edge wear. The wood is excellent with a few scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 154178, 33 WCF cal., 24 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1915, the accompanying
factory letter states the rifle was charged to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co. of Boston
Massachusetts, was received in the warehouse on July 25, 1917 and shipped on August 7, 1917
to order number 808448 with round barrel in .33 WCF, checkered pistol grip stock, 2/3 magazine tube, shotgun butt,
hard rubber buttplate, takedown configuration, and oil finish wood. The rifle is fitted with a W.F. Sheard beaded blade front sight,
elevation adjustable Charles Daniels rear sight, and Marble tang peep sight. The barrel has the two-line Winchester address stamped ahead of the rear sight, the two-line nickel steel marking on the left side, and “33 WCF.” at the breech. A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the receiver and barrel at the breech. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking
and serial number. The highly figured deluxe walnut forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered. The buttstock features Winchester hard rubber grip cap and shotgun buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and some scratches and pitting/spotting mostly on the receiver. 50% original nitre blue remains on
the loading gate. Patterns of faded out original case colors remain on the lever. The refinished wood is fine with minor dings and scratches and softened checkering. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 3015
Documented Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action
Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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Fine Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in .35 W.C.F. - Serial no. 85849, 35 WCF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1914, both the barrel and receiver ring have the correct Winchester factory oval proofs, which the one on the receiver ring offset to accommodate the factory matted area on top. The left side of the receiver has the standard two-line address and patent dates and the upper left of the barrel has the nickel steel and caliber marking. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model and trademark information and the serial number is on the lower tang. The left side of the lower tang is marked “8” and “808” is marked in the stock inlet. It is fitted with a ramped, beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. It is fitted with a very finely figured, H-pattern checkered, Schnabel tip forearm with ebony insert and straight grip stock with a checkered hard rubber buttplate and non-factory added sling swivels mounted on each. CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% plus of the original blue finish with a few patches of mild flaking on the receiver showing mostly a brown patina and some light high spot wear. The wood is also very fine with a V-shaped gouge/stamp on the right of the wrist and otherwise minimal handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 3016