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LOT 26
Desirable Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle with Extremely Rare
Stainless Steel Barrel - Serial no. 790393, 22 L cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue/black
(Japaned) finish, walnut stock. Winchester offered the stainless steel barrel as an
extra cost and later no charge option for the Model 90 rifle between 1927 and 1934. Beaded blade
front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights, tenth style barrel inscription with the additional
“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.
12 groove slide handle and smooth straight grip stock with blue steel crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine with 80% original black Japaned finish remaining on the barrel, areas of edge wear and bright silver patina, scattered small scratches, and well-defined markings.
The receiver has 75% original blue finish with spotting and surface pitting on the upper right side, cycling marks, and patches of brown patina on the underside and trigger guard
assembly. The wood is fine with scattered dings, some deeper dents and scratches, and mostly rough brown patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 8,500
LOT 27
Rare and Desirable Pre-World War II Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in Very Scarce .22 WRF with Octagon Barrel - Serial no. 48446, 22
WRF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1940. Marble beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights,
first style barrel inscription, Winchester “WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, matching numbers on the receiver and trigger guard assembly, smooth round
top receiver, flip up peep sight on the factory drilled and tapped upper tang, smooth trigger, and serrated hammer catch. 17 groove slide handle and smooth pistol grip stock
with checkered blue steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine with 85% original blue, with the slightest touch up at
the muzzle. The wood is also very fine with scattered small dings and some
larger dents and bruises. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
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