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LOT 1
Documented Casehardened Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 256195B, 38 WCF
cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
The Winchester Model 1873 rifle stands as an icon of American firepower on the open
frontier that still resonates with modern collectors. This Model 1873 is a solid representative example of “The Gun that Won the West” and will be a fine addition to any collection. It is a very well cared for Model 1873 that shows honest wear and remains highly
attractive. The accompanying factory letter (copy) confirms the octagon barrel in .38 caliber, plain trigger and casehardened receiver. The third model receiver features an integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear and has the highly sought after casehardened finish.
The receiver, buttplate, hammer, lever, lever latch, trigger, and forend cap are casehardened. The barrel, magazine tube, and dust cover are blued. The loading gate is niter blue. The rifle is fitted with a silver blade front sight and a sporting rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line legend ahead of the rear sight and “38
WCF” at the breech. The cartridge elevator is marked “38 CAL.” The upper tang is marked “MODEL 1873.” The lower tang has the serial number. The forearm and straight grip stock are
nicely figured plain walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate, and the butt compartment contains a four piece cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 60% refinished blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and finish visible over fine pitting. 50% original blue finish remains on the dust cover. The receiver retains 40% original case colors strongest in the sheltered areas. The hammer, lever, and forend cap retain 30% original case colors. The buttplate is a smooth brown patina. 20% original niter blue finish remains on the loading gate. The wood is also fine with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. An attractive casehardened receiver Winchester Model 1873 rifle.
Provenance: The Wayne Connor Collection.
Estimate: 7,000 - 11,000
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Winchester address ahead of the rear sight
and “45-70” at the breech. The upper tang is marked “-MODEL 1886-.” The lower tang has the two-line patent
dates marking and the serial number. The frame has the desirable casehardened finish. The forend cap, hammer, lever and buttplate are also casehardened. The barrel, full length magazine
tube and bolt are blued. The loading gate is niter blue. The forearm and straight grip stock are plain walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain 75% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The bolt retains 97% plus original blue finish. 30% original niter blue remains
on the loading gate. The frame retains 70% plus vivid original case colors. The hammer, lever, and forend cap retain 75% original
case colors. The buttplate retains patterns of original case colors. The wood is also very fine with a small hole on the stock underside from a removed sling swivel and minor dings and
scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8,500 - 14,000
LOT 2
Very Fine Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable
.45-70 Caliber - Serial no. 6334, 45-70 Government cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle
in desirable .45-70 caliber was manufactured in 1891. The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight marked “1886” and graduated to 1,000 yards. The top of the barrel has the two-line