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LOT 3486
Winchester Model 65
Lever Action Rifle in
Desirable .218 Bee - Serial no.
1004303, 218 bee cal., 24 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured from 1933 to 1947.
Standard Winchester markings including factory oval proof, hooded ramp
front sight, filler block in the rear sight dovetail, peep sight on the bolt and smooth
pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 80% original blue finish with thinning and high
edge wear on the balance. The forend cap is mostly a smooth brown patina. The
refinished, shortened stock is fine with minor dings and scratches. The edges of the
buttplate have been ground down. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Jerry Danuser Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3487
Adolph “Ad” Topperwein Signed Indian Chief “Shoot Out”
Bullet Art - Born in Texas in 1869, Adolf “Ad” Toepperwein
(later anglicized as Topperwein) entered the field of exhibition
shooting in 1889 and began a relationship with Winchester as
a sales rep and publicity agent in 1901. This association would
lead him to meet his future wife and second half of the “Amazing
Topperweins”, Elizabeth “Plinky” Toepperwein, with whom he would perform feats of public
marksmanship from 1904 to 1943. One of his best known demonstrations was the “Shoot Out”, an
exhibition of precision where he would take aim at a metal target and create art one bullet hole
at a time before a live audience. This example, a metal sheet installed in a display frame with a 19
3/4 inch wide and 28 inch tall visible area, has been shot out in the form of a stereotypical “Indian
Chief” in side profile with headdress, with the upper left corner signed “Shot by/Ad Topperwein/
Winchester/Aug 18-40”. The bullet holes have rough edges, with measurements ranging from .22
to .28; there is no note of what weapon or weapons were used to shoot out the design.
CONDITION: Fine overall, with minor wear. The pattern is clearly legible and sharply executed. The
signature is very fine.
Provenance: The Howard “Skip” Quade Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3485
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in .257
Roberts with Box - Serial no. 85722, 257 Roberts cal., 24
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in 1948 as one of just 2.52% of total production built in
.257 Roberts. Fitted with a ramped hooded beaded blade
front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight. The barrel
is marked on the left with the Winchester address, model,
and caliber marking. “WP” proofs stamped on the barrel
and left of the receiver ring. The cloverleaf tang receiver
is marked with the Winchester trademark on the left and the serial
number on the right of the receiver ring. Mounted in a nicely
figured and multi-point checkered walnut pistol grip stock with
sling loops, straight comb, and checkered blued steel buttplate.
Includes the properly labelled factory box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with minor handling evidence, some minor speckling on the floorplate, scattered dimples, and sharp checkering on the very fine stock. Mechanically excellent.
The box is very good.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3484
Scarce Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action
Rifle in .458 Winchester Magnum - Serial no. 365667, 458 Win magnum cal.,
26 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1956, the first year of production for the
venerable .458 Winchester Magnum, as one of just 1,226 total (.21% of production) Model 70s built in the caliber. The
barrel is fitted with ramped hooded beaded blade front and Winchester adjustable sporting rear sights and a sling swivel
mounted just ahead of the forend. The Winchester address, model, and caliber marked on the left near the rear sight. Winchester’s “WP” proofs are
stamped on the barrel and receiver. The receiver is marked with the Winchester trademark on the left and the serial number on the right of the front
receiver ring. The bolt and magazine follower
show highly attractive jeweling. The floorplate is stamped “- SUPER GRADE-”. The rifle is fitted in a nicely figured and multi-point
checkered pistol grip stock with ebony forend tip, blued steel grip cap, raised cheekpiece, Monte Carlo comb, inletted rear sling
swivel, and Winchester rubber recoil pad. Includes a fine leather Winchester marked sling.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with minor handling evidence, a few small marks in the
stock, and sharp checkering on the stock. Mechanically excellent. The sling is very fine.
Estimate: 7,500 - 12,000