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LOT 58
Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action
Rifle - Serial no. 420696, 30 WCF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. As “the ultimate lever gun” for over a
century, the Winchester Model 1894 rifle holds a special place in the hearts
of collectors. These working guns were not often ordered with special, extra cost
features, making deluxe takedown variations highly sought after by collectors, especially those in high condition
like this example. This Model 1894 was manufactured in 1908. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an
express three position rear sight graduated to 200 yards. The top barrel flat has the two-line legend, and the upper left flat has the nickel steel marking and “30 WCF.”
Import marked on underside of barrel. A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information, and
the underside of the receiver has the serial number. The “X” select walnut forearm and pistol grip stock feature Winchester “H” style checkering. The buttstock has a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and a crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked “5871 X.” The assembly number “5871” is repeated on the stock under the buttplate and on the buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% original blue finish with a few scattered patches of dark light pitting on top of receiver and barrel. 50% original nitre blue on the loading gate. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The buttplate retains patterns of original case colors with some pitting. The wood is also very fine with some minor-moderate dings, some scratches, most of the original varnish remaining, and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. An attractive deluxe Winchester Model 1894 takedown rifle.
Provenance: The Wayne Connor Collection.
Estimate: 12,000 - 17,000
LOT 59
Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Semi-Deluxe Extra Lightweight Takedown 45-70 Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no.
141122, 45-70 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut pistol grip stock. Manufactured in 1906. This Extra Lightweight Takedown Rifle features a 22”
round barrel, 3/4 magazine, varnished walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with shotgun style checkered hard rubber buttplate. The rifle has a full blue finish with
casehardened hammer and loading lever. The barrel is fitted with a Lyman front sight with a bead, a two folding leaf Lyman rear sight and receiver mounted Lyman peep
sight. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent dates, “NICKEL STEEL” at the left rear, the Winchester oval proof followed by “45-70” at the breech and has
importer marks ahead of the forend cap. The top of the front receiver ring is marked with the Winchester oval proof, the upper tang is marked “MODEL 1886/WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK”, with the two line, two
patent dates directly behind the trigger and the serial number at the rear of the lower tang. There is a sling swivel mounted on the forend cap and stock. The accompanying factory letter (copy) verifies this rifle as 45/70 caliber, 22 inch round barrel, plain trigger, plain pistol grip stock, 3/4 magazine, short rubber butt, extra light, Lyman leaf and Lyman semi -jack front, Lyman receiver sight, that it was received in the warehouse on July 17, 1907, and shipped on order number 11061, July 23, 1907.
CONDITION: Fine. The rear half of the barrel retains a mix of original blue finish with extensive cold blue touch up on most of the front half. The receiver retains 80% original blue finish with scattered minor flaking, high edge wear, several minor scratches and a small amount of minor spotting. The hammer and lever retain 60% original case colors with a smooth silver gray patina on the balance. The wood is very fine with most of the original varnish remaining and overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. All markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Wayne Connor Collection.
62 Estimate: 9,000 - 13,000