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LOT 3
Excellent Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle - Serial no. 930012, 30 WCF cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue finish. This is an excellent Winchester Model 1894 rifle
in takedown configuration that was manufactured in 1921. These working man’s rifles are becoming difficult to find in high condition. This example will certainly be a welcomed addition to any lever action collection. The rifle is fitted with dovetail blade front sight and a Winchester No. 22 sporting rear sight. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the two-line legend and the two-line nickel steel marking followed by “30 W.C.F.” A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Import marked on underside of barrel. The upper tang has the Model 94/trade mark information. The underside of the receiver has the serial number. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish showing a few small flecked areas turned to brown on the front edge of the receiver, some scratches mostly on the right side receiver and minor thinning on the buttplate. The wood is also excellent with some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional example of a Winchester Model 1894 takedown lever action rifle.
Provenance: The Wayne Connor Collection.
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
LOT 4
Framed January 1916 Winchester “Heading Out” Calendar By Philp R. Goodwin - This Calendar featuring “Heading Out” by Philip R. Goodwin features two men on a mountainside with their dog. Both men appear to be armed with Winchester Rifles. The man in front is lighting his pipe while the man at the rear waves back
to a camp visible in the background. Stapled to the bottom of the artwork is a January calendar reading “A good beginning - use Winchester Guns and Cartridges.” ahead of the first day of the month. The word January is flanked by “W” trademarks and “1916”. Mounted in a wooden frame. Frame measures 21 inches x 35 inches. CONDITION: Very fine with storage and handling marks. The image is vivid with some fading and a small patch of peeling on the mountainside. Provenance: The George F. Gamble Collection. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500
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