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LOT 3568
Pre-World War II Winchester Model 52 Target Bolt Action Rifle with Hartmann Case - Serial no. 37206, 22 LR cal., 28
inch heavy round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1935. The heavy barrel is fitted with a globe front sight and marked
with the model, Winchester trade mark, and caliber on the left side near the chamber. The barrel is tapped with filler screws in place on top of the chamber and on top behind the
barrel band. The left side of the barrel and action are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs. The action is topped with a Lyman peep sight and marked on the right side with the patent
information. Mounted in a straight grain walnut pistol grip stock with beavertail forend. Includes a Hartmann case containing
extra sight inserts, an extra magazine, and leather sling.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks. Wood is very fine with a hairline
crack at the receiver tang (left side) and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine.
Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3567
World War II Era Production Winchester Model 65 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .218 Bee - Serial no. 1005749, 218 bee cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1941, there are Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The left of the barrel has the Winchester proof steel, model, trademark, and
caliber markings. The upper tang is marked with the three-line Winchester trademark, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a hooded beaded
blade front sight on the correct ramped base, a filler in the rear sight dovetail, and a peep sight mounted on the breech block. It is
mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 75% of the thinned original blue finish on the barrel, frame refinished on the right side, with the
balance mostly a smooth grey patina showing slightly plum on the receiver. The wood is also very good with most of the finish worn
off the forearm, scattered minor dings and dents, and a deeper long dent on the left of the stock. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,500
LOT 3566
Excellent Winchester Model 64 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 2056142, 32 Win special cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut stock. Manufactured in 1954 with standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs. Ramped hooded blade front and elevation
adjustable notch rear sights. Smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered shotgun buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent plus overall, retains 99% original blue finish with some light dings near the muzzle and otherwise minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,500
LOT 3565
Scarce Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in .22 LR for Shot Only Caliber - Serial no. 161463, 22 LR Shot gauge,
24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1951 with standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel at the breech and on
the receiver. The Routledge bore barrel is fitted with a single steel bead sight. Mounted with a flat-bottomed, 17-groove, slide handle and pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.
According to Ned Schwing, these smoothbore Model 61s where not a cataloged option post-World
War II until 1956, meaning these early post-war variations have no production data available.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 95% original blue finish with pitting visible at the muzzle,
minor handling evidence, some scattered minor rust specks on receiver, and a few dings and
scratches on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3563
Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle
in Scarce .22 Long Rifle - Serial no. 788333, 22 LR cal.,
24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1928, it has standard Winchester factory oval proofs on the
barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper left flat of the barrel is marked with the standard Winchester address, patent dates,
model, and caliber information. The upper tang is marked with the three-line Winchester trademark, and the serial number is marked on the
bottom of the receiver and the lower tang. It is fitted with a beaded blade front sight, filler in the rear sight dovetail, and a Lyman peep sight on the
upper tang. It is mounted with a 12-groove slide handle and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with some
light edge/handling wear and some brown speckling on the receiver. The wood is
excellent with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3564
Winchester Model 71 Deluxe Style Lever Action Rifle - Serial no.
32864, 348 WCF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1951 with standard markings
including Winchester factory oval proofs. Ramped beaded blade front with hood and elevation adjustable notch rear
sights. Mounted with a checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with sling swivel studs and a correct blued checkered steel
shotgun buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% bright original blue finish with a few light handling marks. The wood is excellent with two noticeable gouges on the belly of the buttstock ahead of the
swivel base, the forearm, and a few scattered minor dings on the balance with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500