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LOT 3167
Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action
Saddle Ring Carbine with Desirable Henry Patent Barrel Marking - Serial no. 18847, 44 Henry RF
cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1868. These Model 1866 carbines were highly valued in the American West, both for their
durability and their mobile firepower. Early production examples in particular, like this one, often saw hard use on the frontier and remain incredibly collectible
in any condition due to their legendary association with the Wild West. The top of the barrel is marked with the early production two-line address, along with
Henry’s and King’s patent markings. The left side of the lower tang is marked “CC” and with the serial number “18847”, which is repeated in the stock inlet and inside the
buttplate. It is fitted with a blade sight integral to the front barrel band, a two-leaf rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is
mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).
CONDITION: Very good, with mostly dark brown-grey patina on the iron with some light pitting near the muzzle and light surface freckling on the
lever. The fine brass is attractively aged with tightly fitting sideplates. The wood is also very good with mild wear, a few minor chips including at
the toe, and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 3166
Highly Desirable Special Order Casehardened Finish
Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring
Carbine with London Armoury Retailer Marks and Factory Letter - Serial no. 3169, 44 WCF cal., 20
inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1875, this is a solid example of a special ordered, early production, First Model 1873
saddle ring carbine. The First Model receiver has the dust cover grooves on either side of the ejection port and dust cover with the flush checkered thumb-print
grip area. The included factory letter lists the carbine as casehardened when received at the warehouse on 1 April 1875 and shipped the same day in order number
2826. It appears that the shipping destination of this carbine was Britain, as there are engraved London Armoury and James
Kerr & Co. retailer markings above and below the standard two-line address and King’s patent marking and British proofs
on the left of the barrel and receiver at the breech. A carbine such as this would have been highly valued in any corner of
the British Empire for its mobile firepower. The model marking is on the upper tang, and the serial number is on the lower
tang. It is fitted with a blade front sight integral to the front barrel band, a filler in the rear sight dovetail, and a peep sight
mounted on the upper tang. There is an additional securing screw in the front barrel band. The left side of the receiver has a
saddle ring. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor carbine buttplate (cleaning rod
not included).
CONDITION: Very good, with faint traces of the original blue and patterns of silvered out casehardened finishes and the balance a mixture of grey and brown
patina and some scattered minor dings. The dust cover is a well made, artificially browned non-factory replacement. The wood is also very good with some
scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically
excellent. A likely well-traveled, special order,
Winchester First Model 1873 carbine!
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 3168
Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Lever
Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial
no. 50912, 40-60 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1885, this is
a fine example of special order third Model 1876 with integral dust cover rail on top of the receiver and
dust cover with serrations at the rear. On p. 253 of “The Winchester Book” by George Madis, he states that only one out of every 800 Model 1876s was
manufactured with a shorter than standard barrel, making this rifle quite scarce. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, including the special
order sling swivels and 24 inch barrel, as well as receipt at the warehouse on 16 November 1885 and shipment the same day in order number 1984. The top barrel flat is marked
with the standard two-line address and King’s patent marking and the caliber marking at the breech, which is repeated on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The model marking is on
the upper tang, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a set of “sporting” sights featuring a blade front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The special order sling
swivels are fitted on the forend cap and the bottom of the stock. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included). Includes a
leather sling (retained on one end with some twisted wire). There is a small half-moon shaped chip/beveled area on the receiver ring.
CONDITION: Good, retains traces of the original finishes with the balance a mottled grey and brown patina, some scattered light spotting/surface pitting, and a half-moon shaped chip absent from the
rear edge of the receiver ring. The wood is also good with scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The David L. DeLullo Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 LOT 3169
Acid Etched Panel Black Powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter-
Serial no. 103025, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. The .44-40 WCF SAA has
found a special place in the hearts of Peacemaker collectors. When introduced in 1877, the .44-40 WCF SAA was intended
to be used in conjunction with the another legendary Western icon, the Winchester Model 1873 Rifle, which used the same cartridge. “The
.44-40 WCF was added to the list of Colt calibers for use with the popular Winchester rifle of the same caliber,” wrote Colt author David Brown. “This combination of a rifle and a
six shooter using the same cartridge made it possible for their user to buy only one kind of ammunition, and he could carry ‘fodder’ for both guns in the same cartridge belt.” This
example of the classic SAA has the highly desirable “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” in an acid etched panel. In 1889, this highly desirable acid etched panel was replaced with a roll
stamped marking. The barrel has the correct “44” caliber designation stamped in small font on the underside. The top of the barrel is stamped with the one-line Hartford address. The left
side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped “44 CF.” Matching full or partial serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard,
back strap, cylinder, and barrel. The included factory letter states the revolver was shipped to Hartley & Graham of New York City on February 1, 1887, with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .44-40
caliber, blue finish and type of stocks not listed.
CONDITION: Very good plus , displaying authentic gray patina associated with a sidearm that has spent generations in a challenging
environment with traces of original blue in the protected areas. The acid etched panel is legible. The grip is fine with much of the original
varnish, showing similar “working gun” character with a chip at the top (right side) and previous owner initials hand marked on the bottom.
Mechanically excellent. An acid etched black powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Amy revolver that has a story or two to tell.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
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