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LOT 3080
“Frontier Issued” Winchester Shipped, Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips, Tooled “Slim Jim/
California” Pattern Holster, and Factory Letter - Serial no. 37139, 45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, ivory
grips. Manufactured in 1877. Colt’s Single Action Army revolver become not only a legendary piece of the story of the western
frontier but has also become an iconic piece of Americana. This specific example was actually shipped to Winchester, another American icon, as
documented in the factory letter, furthering its desirability. During the period, these large manufacturers often ordered arms from the other to
supply their preferred large retailers and distributors in an effort to be their sole supplier, with this revolver likely an example of that. Many of these
revolvers ended up in shipments with Winchester long guns heading to western retailers in various parts of the frontier. The included factory letter
lists the revolver in .45 caliber, barrel length not listed, blue finish, grips not listed, and shipped to Winchester Repeating Arms Co. in New Haven,
Connecticut on 2 January 1879, as part of a 50 gun shipment. This particular revolver has the early production “black powder frame”. The top of the
barrel is marked with the standard single line address, and the left of the frame has the standard three-line patent dates. The matching serial number
is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the matching last four-digits are marked on the cylinder. The inside of the
loading gate is marked “855”. It is fitted with standard sights and an attractive one-piece ivory grip. Includes early style, tooled leather “slim Jim” or
“California” pattern holster, which were very popular in the West with these early Single Action Army revolvers, as well as the percussion conversion
revolvers that preceded them.
CONDITION: Good, retaining traces of the period, retailer applied nickel finish, the balance a mix of grey and brown patina, and some scattered light
pitting, all typical of frontier sidearms, which were often kept in service decades. The grip is also good with a couple edge chips, some age cracks on the butts, and an attractively
aged tone overall. The half cock notch isn’t present; otherwise the revolver mechanically functions. The holster body is very good, although it is missing the wraparound belt
attachment loop. This is a prime example of a Colt Single Action Army that one would find a hard time arguing didn’t spend much of its working years on the frontier!
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3078
Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in .25-20 W.C.F. with Factory
Letter - Serial no. 212339, 25-20 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in 1903, the included factory letter confirms the carbine in .25-20 caliber as well as received in the warehouse on 2 May 1903 and shipped from the warehouse on
8 May 1903 in order number 184851. It has standard markings overall. It is fitted with a period replacement, elevated block front sight with a small brass blade, an empty rear
sight dovetail, a combination peep sight on the upper tang, 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 60% plus of the original blue finish, 40% of the vibrant original case colors on the hammer and lever, and 60% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance
having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered patches of light surface spotting. The wood is very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3079
Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grip and Factory Letter - Serial no. 41047, 45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2
inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, ivory grips. Manufactured in 1880, this is an attractive example of the legendary Colt
“Peacemaker” that has the look of having spent time in the American West. The included factory letter confirms the current
configuration apart from the grip as well as shipment to Hartley & Graham in New York on 6 April 1880 as part of a 50 gun
shipment. Hartley & Graham were a large distributor for Colt during the late 19th century, and many of the Single Action Army
revolvers shipped to them found their way farther west to the frontier, with this example certainly showing that look. The top of
the barrel is marked with the standard single line address. The left side of the frame is marked with the three-line patent dates,
and the left of the trigger guard has the small caliber marking. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the
frame, trigger guard, and back strap, along with the last four digits are on the cylinder. The inside of the loading gate has the
assembly number “4729”. It is fitted with the standard blade front sight, frame-top groove rear sight, early production “bulls-eye”
ejector head, and a smooth, one-piece antique ivory grip.
CONDITION: Very good, showing all the character of the American West, retaining 20% of the original blue and 30% of the
vibrant, original case colors in sheltered areas, with the balance showing mostly a grey-brown patina and some light flash pitting. The attractive grip is fine, having shrunk slightly
with age, with a few fine age lines on the butts and scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A Single Action Army revolver that is full of frontier character!
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 3077
Antique Winchester Model
1886 Lever Action Rifle - Serial
no. 61402, 40-65 WCF cal., 26
inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1891, this is a solid
representative example of the Winchester Model 1886. The John Browning designed ‘86 was not Winchester’s first entry into the “big bore” lever action game, that
title is held by the Model 1876 with its toggle-link action. It was however the first rifle they produced that was strong enough to handle cartridges of immense
power, due to its locking-block action with two large, vertical locking lugs. These rifles were highly valued in the American West well into the 20th century for their
firepower and rugged dependability. This example has the attractive casehardened receiver, which was standard on the Model 1886 until around 1902. This top of the barrel
is marked with the two-line Winchester address on the top barrel flat and the caliber marking at the breech. The top of the upper tang has the model marking, and the lower tang is marked with the
two-line patent dates as well as the serial number. It is fitted with a Lyman No. 5 combination front sight, an elevation adjustable No. 24 rear sight, and a factory pattern set trigger. It is mounted with a smooth
forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very good plus, retains 40% of the original blue finish with some light wear on high spots, a few patches of dark oxidation, and some light rotational marks on the magazine tube. Patterns of the original case colors
remain with the balance having silvered. The upper tang screw is a blued replacement. The wood is fine with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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