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LOT 1006
Desirable Early First Year Production Three Digit Serial Number 272 Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in .38-55 W.C.F. with Factory
Letter - Serial no. 272, 38-55 WCF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1894, the first year of production with a three digit
serial number (272). The included factory letter lists the rifle in .38-55 caliber with an octagon barrel and plain trigger when received at the warehouse on
November 9, 1894 and shipped on November 13, 1894 to order number 1586. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight (bead absent), single Lyman folding
blade rear sight, and folding tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation “38-55” at the
breech. The receiver has the screw above and aft of the loading port as is correct with early production first model receivers. The underside of the receiver has the desirable three
digit serial number, “272.” Mounted with a smooth forearm and
straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Good, with the metal surfaces displaying a brown-gray
patina with some scattered pitting. Traces of original nitre blue
remain on the loading gate. The wood is also good with a chip
at the toe, a couple stress lines at the frame, and minor handling
marks. Mechanically excellent. As “the ultimate lever gun” for over a
century, the Winchester Model 1894 rifle holds a special place in the
hearts of collectors, and a first year production example is a must
have for the serious collector.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1007
Desirable Framed Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Henry
R. Poore “Bear Dogs” Advertising Print - These Winchester
advertisements were an excellent eye-catching piece in the early
20th century that were perfect for pulling potential customers into
shops to buy Winchester firearms and ammunition. Used in a number
of Winchester advertisements, the print depicts a barn setting with
white “bear dogs” in the foreground and two large brown dogs that
may be bloodhounds in the background. These dogs were reportedly
part of the Winchester family hunting pack. The lower left corner
is signed by the artist “H. R. Poore/Philadelphia”. The period walnut
frame measures approximately 41 1/4 inches x 32 inches, with the
observable area of the print measuring approximately
34 3/4 inches x 25 1/2 inches.
CONDITION: Fine. The print displays well with vivid color and detail,
with a few small minor tears right next to each other visible at the
top edge. The frame is also fine, with raised grain, mild handling
marks and general aging. This highly desirable Winchester “Bear Dog”
advertising print would make a statement on the wall in any gun
room or office!
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000