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LOT 1003
Very Fine Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
with Desirable Documented Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter -
Serial no. 250327B, 38 WCF cal., 24 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured in 1887, this is a fine example of an antique, special ordered, Winchester
Model 1873 rifle. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .38 caliber with a half octagon barrel, plain
trigger, and casehardened finish when received at the warehouse on 4 October 1887 and shipped the
same day in order number 23516. Winchester historian and author George Madis does not list the rarity
of casehardened finishes, which are not uncommon on deluxe
Model 1873s, but are comparatively more scarce in the context of total production. The top
of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address and King’s patent marking, as well as
the caliber marking at the breech. The caliber marking is repeated on the bottom of the cartridge
elevator. The model marking is on the upper tang and the serial is marked on the lower tang. It is
fitted with a “Rocky Mountain” blade front sight and an elevation adjustable No. 22 notch rear sight.
It is mounted with a nicely figured, smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent
buttplate containing an included four-piece steel cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% of the original blue finish, 60% of the vibrant original case colors, and 50% of the original
nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance having mostly thinned to a smooth grey patina with a few scattered small patches of
very light surface spotting. The refinished wood is fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. A very fine
example of a special ordered, non-deluxe, casehardened Winchester Model 1873 rifle that would be a nice addition to your collection!
Estimate: 7,500 - 12,000
LOT 1002
Desirable and Fine Winchester Second Model 1876 Lever Action Saddle
Ring Carbine with Factory Letter - Serial no. 2130, 45-75 cal., 22 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1878, this is a fine example of an original Winchester
second Model 1876 saddle ring carbine. According to Herbert Houze in “The Winchester Model 1876 ‘Centennial’ Rifle”,
approximately 53,367 Model 1876s were produced in rifle configuration compared to only 9,623 Model 1876 carbines produced,
making the carbines comparatively very scarce. The included factory letter lists the carbine as having been received in the warehouse on
12 March 1878 and shipped on 8 May 1878 in order number 11779. The letter goes on
to state that the carbine was returned on 6 September 1880 and then shipped again on 1 November 1880 in order number
22831. This carbine has the second model receiver, which has the dust cover guide secured to the receiver with two screws and
the dust cover having a flush checkered “thumbprint” grip area. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and King’s
patent marking, which is partially obscured by the rear sight. The carbine correctly lacks caliber markings, as the only caliber initially
offered for the Model 1876 was .45-75 W.C.F. The model designation is marked on the upper tang and the serial number is on the lower
tang. It is fitted with a block blade front sight, folding ladder 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 carbine buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% plus of the original blue finish, 60% of the original case colors on the hammer and 30% on the lever, and 40% of the original nitre
blue on the loading gate with the balance having thinned to a mix of grey and brown patina and scattered small patches of light pitting/oxidation. The wood is very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically
excellent. A fine example of a highly desirable Winchester second Model 1876 saddle ring carbine!
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000
LOT 1004
Desirable Framed Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Henry R. Poore “Bear Dogs” Advertising Print - The “Bear Dog” painting by
American artist Henry Rankin Poore (1859-1940) of Philadelphia was famously reproduced in chromolithograph form for Winchester’s
advertisements in the early 20th century. The work depicts two white “bear dogs” in the foreground
and two large brown dogs that may be bloodhounds in the background within a barn setting. These
dogs were reportedly part of the Winchester family hunting pack. The lower left corner is signed by
the artist “H. R. Poore.” The frame measures 29 1/2 by 42 inches.
CONDITION: Fine. The print is very clear and retains strong coloration overall with a few very minor
tears. The frame has light age and storage related wear. Overall, this would be great for display in a
home, gun room, or hunting lodge.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000