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"Buffalo Bill is known to have made several gifts after
1895, all Winchesters. After 1895 he is known to have purchased and presented several Model 1895 Winchesters in .30 government or .405 caliber to adult friends."
- Dr. Paul Fees, former Senior Curator of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The carbine retains 80% plus original blue finish showing thinning to a brown. There is an area of mild pitting on
the barrel. The wood is fine with a long scratch and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. An impeccably documented worthy piece
of American history from the most famous Wild West showman of all time. Factory documented Buffalo Bill presentation firearms are rarely encountered. Estimate: 110,000 - 160,000
THE IRMA HOTEL WAS NAMED AFTER BUFFALO BILL'S DAUGHTER, AND WAS A JOINT BUSINESS VENTURE BETWEEN BUFFALO BILL AND FRED W. KAVANAUGH
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