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LOT 3032
Winchester Model 1866 Lever
Action Rifle - Serial no. 38784, 44
RF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut
stock. The legendary Winchester Model 1866 or “improved
Henry” was one of the earliest and most widely used repeating rifles in the American West and saw use in conflicts over land, gold, and other resources on the
frontier in the second half of the 19th century in the hands of settlers, Native Americans, outlaws, lawmen, and
hunters. It is the direct descendant of the Henry rifle and traces its lineage back to earlier repeaters like the Volcanic. This rifle was manufactured in 1870 as
a third model with the serial number stamped in block numerals behind
the trigger, and the distinctive brass receiver has the more moderately curved shape at the rear when compared to the earlier first and second models. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester New
Haven address/King’s improvement patent marking which is partially covered by the period replacement rear sight. The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade
front sight and a non-factory, period replacement, elevation adjustable notch rear sight. Sling swivels are mounted on the underside of the brass forend cap and walnut stock. It is mounted
with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).
CONDITION: Very good, showing the typical wear of a frontier working gun, retains traces of the original blue finish on the barrel and magazine with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth brown-grey patina and a few scattered patches of light pitting. The brass shows a mellow attractively aged patina overall. The wood is also very good, showing signs of use in the American West, with a barely noticeable frontier repair at the toe, a couple hairline cracks, and some scattered minor dings and scratches. The breech bolt firing pin head is absent, otherwise mechanically fine. A Winchester Model 1866 rifle that looks as if it has frontier tales to tell!
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,000
LOT 3033
Documented ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper’s Carbine with 14 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter - Serial no. 324919, 44 WCF cal., 14 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1906, this is a rare Trapper’s Carbine with a desirable 14 inch barrel. Carbines such as this one would have still been highly valued in the American West, much of which was still quite untamed, for their mobility and firepower. The included 2021 dated Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms exemption letter lists this carbine as being removed from the purview of the National Firearms Act and classified as a curio and relic. The barrel has standard markings and is fitted with a pinned brass blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight. The left side of the receiver is fitted with a saddle ring. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model and trademark information, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as receipt at the factory on 10 February 1906 and shipped 23 February 1906 in order number 42837. CONDITION: Very good, showing the typical wear of a frontier ranch gun, retains 25% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a mixture of grey and brown patinas, and some scattered patches of light pitting. The wood is good, wearing the scars of a tough working life, with some minor dings, scratches, and chips, and a hairline crack in the left of the buttstock near the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 3034
Scarce and Desirable, Lightly Tooled F.A. Meanea, Cheyenne Leather Carbine Scabbard - When Frank A. Meanea originally arrived in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he worked as a saddle maker for his uncle, E.L. Gallatin. Eventually Meanea took over the shop in the 1880s and continued to operate it until his death in 1928, making all manner of western leather goods including saddles, chaps, cuffs, gun belts, holsters, and rifle scabbards. This is a very good example of his work with light border tooling along the seam and opening and stamped “F.A.MEANEA/ CHEYENNE.” on both sides. There are two metal rings riveted into the seam with leather ties for attaching the scabbard to a saddle. It measures approximately 37 3/4 inches long and appears roughly the correct size for a Winchester or Marlin lever action carbine. Scabbards such as this would have been very popular for ranchers and cowboys for carrying and protecting their trusty lever action carbines while on horseback CONDITION: Very good, showing some mild wear overall as is typical of frontier use, moderate age-related cracking visible along the fold, and a few scattered minor scuffs, signs this scabbard worked as hard as the lever action it held and the owner who carried it. The perfect accessory for pairing with a working western Winchester or Marlin lever action carbine!
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 31