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LOT 3005
Exceptional Antique Special
Order Winchester Model 1892
Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 78802, 32 WCF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1897, this is an exceptionally
fine example of a special ordered Winchester
Model 1892 rifle. These rifles and carbines, like
the Model 1873 before, were highly prized in the
American West due to being chambered in many
of the same cartridges as Colt’s Single Action
Army revolver. These guns were often viewed
as a “working gun”, seeing hard use on the frontier, leaving very few early production examples in high condition like this
one. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and the caliber marking at the breech. The upper tang has
the three-line model, trademark, and patent marking, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. It is
fitted with a set of “sporting sights” featuring a German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear, and it has a
special ordered “button” magazine. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% of the original blue finish showing some thinning in a few areas and edges, 60%
plus of the original case colors on the hammer and lever, 50% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate, and a few very
small scattered patches of light pitting on the barrel where the blue has thinned slightly. The wood is very fine with some scattered minor handling marks.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
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LOT 3006
Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in .30-06 Springfield - Serial no. 410603, 30-06 Springfield
cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1921, with the Winchester factory oval proofs marked on the barrel and
receiver at the breech. The left side of the barrel has the two-line nickel steel marking and the caliber marking. The left of the receiver is marked
with the standard two-line address and patent dates. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model and trademark information, and the serial
number is marked on the lower tang. It is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight and a period replacement Savage Arms Corp. marked elevation adjustable
notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth Schnabel tip forearm with an ebony insert and a straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, with 70% of the original blue finish with numerous scattered patches of flaking on the receiver showing a grey patina and some light surface pitting. The
wood is also fine with scattered light scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3004
Outstanding Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
- Serial no. 793790, 30 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, gumwood
stock. Manufactured in 1915, this is an incredibly high condition, outstanding
example of Winchester’s prolific Model 1894 saddle ring carbine. It is almost difficult to
believe that this carbine in such outstanding condition is 110 years old! These carbines were primarily viewed as
working guns in the American West, well into the 20th century, and were valued for their compact firepower. Due to being
viewed as simply a tool by many who carried them, it is extremely rare to find an example in near flawless condition like this one. The
top of the barrel and receiver have Winchester factory oval proofs at the breech. The barrel has the two-line address and patent dates on the
upper left and the nickel steel and caliber markings are on the left. The upper tang is has the three-line model and trademark information, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the
receiver. It is fitted with a saddle ring on the left of the receiver, a pinned blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and the upper tang is factory drilled and tapped for a peep sight with a filler screw in
place. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, near mint, retains 98% plus of the original blue finish with some light wear on the buttplate, a few small spots of brown visible on the bottom of the receiver, and a few scattered
light handling marks. The wood is also excellent plus with a few scattered light dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. It would be almost impossible to improve upon this example, if you are in search
of a collection defining Winchester Model 1894 saddle ring carbine, look no further!
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000