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LOT 1041
Collector’s Lot of Four Fine Glass Target Balls - Invented in the 1860s, the glass target ball was
a popular aerial gunnery target, being light enough for easy launching and coming apart quite
impressively when struck. Though displaced for general use by the invention of the clay
pigeon, the glass ball held a niche with exhibition shooters, sometimes being loaded with
feathers or similar filler to make the breaks even more eye catching. While produced in
quantity, as a consumable asset literally made to be broken, few have made it to the present
day in one piece. Offered here are four examples of this very attractive target: blue and
“A ST QUENTIN” marked, amber and marked “BOGARDUS GLASS BALL PATD APR. 10 1871,”
unmarked amber, and unmarked clear with an image of a target shooter.
CONDITION: Excellent, with minor wear. These glass target balls will make a great addition to
any sporting collection.
Estimate: 1,100 - 1,600
LOT 1040
Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 LR for
Shot Only Caliber with Scarce Grooved Receiver and Routledge Bore - Serial no.
47711, 22 LR Shot cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in
1939 and subsequently professionally restored/refurbished. The top of the receiver
has been factory grooved/matted. The left
side of the Routledge bore barrel is marked
“-WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 61- WINCHESTER-/-
TRADE MARK- .22 L.R.- FOR SHOT ONLY” at the breech. The top of the
barrel and top left of the receiver are stamped with a Winchester factory proof. The serial
number “47711” is stamped on the frame and trigger guard with a “W” stamped beneath. The
upper tang is correctly drilled and tapped for the addition of a sight with filler screws in place.
Grooved flat bottom forearm and a smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, 98% high quality professionally restored blue remaining with some scattered light handling
marks, crisp markings, and a very small trace of blued over pitting on the upper left of the trigger guard assembly. The wood is also very fine with some scattered small ding,
and light patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1039
Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle with Rare Stainless Steel Barrel in .22 Short - Serial no.
766260, 22 RF Short cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue/black (Japaned) finish, walnut stock. The Winchester stainless steel barrel was offered as an extra cost
option, and later a free option on the Model 90 rifle from 1927 to 1934. Marble beaded blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights, tenth style barrel
inscription with the added “STAINLESS STEEL” marking, Winchester “WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, Third Model receiver with exposed locking lugs, standard
markings on the upper tang, and matching serial numbers on the receiver and lower tang. The top barrel flat has been marked “LI-LL-IH-DO31N2”. 12 groove slide handle and smooth straight
grip stock with blue steel crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine with 60% original black Japaned finish on the barrel, areas of edge wear, scattered scratches, and mild gray patina. The receiver has 40% original blue finish with areas of brown patina,
some visible oxidation, edge wear, and cycling marks. The wood is also fine with scattered small dings, some larger rougher dents, and mostly brown patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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