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LOT 3026
Exceptional Winchester Model 1895 Lever
Action Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 93100,
30-40 Krag cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1914, this is an exceptionally fine example of a
Winchester Model 1895
saddle ring carbine. The left
side of the receiver has the
standard two-line address
and patent dates, while the top of the receiver
ring is marked “.30/ARMY” for .30-40 Krag and
has a factory oval proof. The upper tang is marked
with the three-line trademark and model designation,
and the lower tang is marked with the serial number as well as
“B”. It is fitted with a pinned blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight, and
a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a finger groove forearm and
correct upper handguard as well as a straight grip stock with a carbine/military pattern trapdoor buttplate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish with a few scattered small patches on the
receiver having flaked to a brown patina and a patch of light pitting on the bottom of the barrel near the muzzle. The wood is
excellent with a few scattered minor handling markings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3025
Excellent Antique Special Order Winchester
Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory
Letter - Serial no. 133497A, 32 WCF cal., 26 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1884, this is an
exceptional example of “the gun that won the West”, Winchester’s Model 1873. Introduced
the same year as Colt’s legendary Single Action Army revolver and sharing many of the same
calibers, the ‘73 and Colt’s “Peacemaker” were a match made in heaven. The common calibers between
these two firearms allowed for one to source only one type of ammunition for both a long gun and a sidearm, a major selling point
on the frontier, where selections of ammunition could be somewhat scarce in certain areas. These rifles, just like Colt’s revolvers, have become a true piece of Americana and are
indelibly linked to the “Wild West” period and the American frontier. These guns often saw hard use in the harsh environment of the West and are rarely found in high condition like this
example. The included factory letter lists this rifle in .32 caliber with a 26 inch round barrel and a special order set trigger when received at the warehouse on 20 May 1884, and shipped the
same day with nine other guns with the same specifications in order number 12373. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address and King’s patent marking, caliber
marking at the breech, and the caliber marking repeated on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The upper tang has the model marking and the lower tang is marked with the serial number.
It is fitted with a beaded blade front sight and elevation adjustable notch rear sight, both of which are non-standard period replacements, as well as mid-range Vernier peep sight mounted on
the upper tang and a single set trigger. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the bright, original, high polish blue finish, 90% plus of the vibrant original case colors, and 90% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate with a
few scattered small patches of light pitting, some mild edge wear, and some scattered light scratches. The wood is very fine with a few scattered light scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent. A highly attractive,
exceptional example of the legendary Winchester Model 1873!
Estimate: 9,000 - 13,000
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