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LOT 1
Fine Winchester Model 1894
Lever Action Trapper’s Carbine
with Highly Desirable 16 Inch
Barrel in Very Scarce .32-40 W.C.F. - Serial no. 897040, 32-40 WCF cal., 16 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut stock. Manufactured in 1920, this is a fine example of a Model 1894 “Trapper’s” carbine with the desirable, non-regulated, 16 inch
barrel and chambered in the rarely seen .32-40 W.C.F. These carbines were widely valued in the American West well into the 20th century, not only by trappers, but also by
farmers, ranchers, and anyone else in need of the portable firepower they had to offer. These trapper’s carbines often saw hard use as a working gun and remain desirable in almost any
condition, with above average examples like this one being very rare. There are standard Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper left of the desirable
16 inch barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent dates and the caliber marking at the breech. The three-line model and trademark information is marked on the upper tang and the serial
number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a pinned blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight. This example appears to have been special ordered without a saddle ring, which
was standard on carbines until around 1932. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel, magazine tube, and lever, with the balance showing traces of original blue finish and a mix of grey and brown patina. The
wood is also fine with a few scattered minor dings and some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A fine example of an above average condition Model 1894 “Trapper’s” carbine chambered
in the rare .32-40 W.C.F. cartridge!
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
LOT 2
Very Fine Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .405
W.C.F. - Serial no. 62598, 405 WCF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1908. The barrel has the two-line nickel steel marking on the upper
left and “405 W.C.F.” on top at the breech. Winchester factory oval proofs are on the
barrel and receiver at the breech. The receiver is marked with the two-line Winchester
address on the left, three-line trademark on the upper tang, serial number on the lower
tang, and has a matted section on the top of the receiver ring. It is fitted with raised
dovetailed beaded blade front, elevation adjustable notch rear, and receiver mounted
Lyman peep sights, missing rear aperture. Mounted with a smooth Schnabel tip forearm
with ebony insert and a straight grip stock with hard rubber Winchester shotgun buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish and strong case colors on the hammer with some
scattered areas thinning to a smooth brown or grey patina and some scattered small patches of very light
pitting. The wood is very good with some scattered minor dings and scratches, a dark patch at the heel (old
repair), and a minor chip in the toe which includes the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional
Winchester Model 1895 in Teddy Roosevelt’s favorite caliber, often referred to as his “big medicine”.
Estimate: 7,000 - 11,000
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