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LOT 1036
Rare Special Order Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 90 Slide Action Rifle in Very
Scarce .22 Long Rifle - Serial no. 679890A, 22 LR cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish,
checkered walnut pistol grip stock. Manufactured in 1925. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable notch
rear sights, standard barrel markings, Winchester “WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, Third Model receiver
with exposed locking lugs, checkered hammer, and flip up Lyman peep sight on the upper tang. Short 12 groove slide handle and
checkered pistol grip stock with hard rubber Winchester grip cap and blue steel crescent buttplate. The right side of the upper tang, upper
tang stock inlet, and inside of the buttplate are marked with matching assembly number “115”.
CONDITION: Very fine with 85% bright original blue finish, clear markings and proofs, some minor edge wear, scattered scratches, and some brown patina visible on the trigger
guard. The wood is also very fine with small dings and scratches, and mixed brown/dark gray patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1037
Attractive Winchester Deluxe Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 WRF
with Factory Letter - Serial no. 152790, 22 WRF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish,
highly figured checkered walnut pistol grip stock. The included factory letter confirms the caliber, checkered
pistol grip stock, and January 21, 1903 date of shipment. Lyman beaded blade front and elevation adjustable
rear notch sights, third style barrel inscription, “22 W.R.F.” caliber marking on top barrel flat at the breech, Second Model receiver
with hidden locking lugs, “WRF” marking on front of receiver, and flip up Lyman peep sight on the upper tang. Nicely figured XX fancy
walnut 12 groove slide handle and checkered pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber grip cap, and casehardened steel crescent buttplate.
The lower tang is marked “16070 XX” with non-matching assembly number “13745” on the end of the buttstock and inside of the buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine with 85% original blue finish, edge wear and small dings on the barrel, light surface scratches and mild spotting visible on the
receiver, and some light cycling wear. The wood is also very fine with most of the original varnish, scattered small dings and scratches, crisp checkering,
attractive figure, and mostly faded original case colors on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1038
Desirable Boxed Winchester Model 62A Slide Action Gallery Rifle in
.22 Short - Serial no. 345393, 22 Short RF cal., 23 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut stock. Manufactured in 1956. Beaded blade front and elevation
adjustable rear notch sights, standard two-line barrel markings and
Winchester “WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, triangular
gallery style loading port on the magazine tube, matching numbers on the
receiver and lower tang, and late style serrated hammer and
trigger. 17 groove flat bottom forearm and plain straight
grip stock with checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate.
Includes box with correct gallery model product code “6202”
on the end label, warranty card, and hang tag.
CONDITION: Excellent with 95% original blue finish, some
mild cycling marks, small surface nicks, and slight browning
on the trigger guard and lower tang. The wood is also excellent with most
of the original varnish finish, and a few small dings. Mechanically excellent.
Box is fine with some mild corner and edge wear, and light discoloration on
the end label.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
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