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LOT 27
Rare Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with Desirable
Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter - Serial no. 45474, 22 RF Short cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The accompanying factory letter for this rifle states the serial number was applied on November 6, 1896 and confirms the
.22 short chambering as well as received in
the warehouse on November 17, 1896 and shipped on
December 1. Replacement beaded blade front and elevation adjustable (1902 and 1901 patents respectively) rear notch sights, first style barrel inscription, “22 SHORT” caliber marking on top flat at the breech, Winchester proofs correctly absent, correct magazine tube without collar, casehardened Second Model receiver with hidden locking lugs, and
three-line maker, model, and patent marking on the upper tang. 12 groove slide handle and plain walnut straight grip stock with casehardened crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine with 70% original blue finish, with scattered small nicks and dings. The receiver has 50% original case colors with a light gray patina on the balance, some scattered darker spotting, and crisp tang markings. The wood is very good with a few small scattered dings and mostly dark mottled patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 28
Excellent Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle with Original
Box - Serial no. 333554, 22 S L L R
cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in
1962. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, standard barrel markings, and Winchester proofs on top of the barrel and receiver at
the breech. 17 groove flat bottom
forearm and smooth buttstock with
a checkered Winchester buttplate. With
original box which is missing all of the interior partitions.
CONDITION: Excellent. 90% original blue finish remains with some light handling marks and a few small assembly marks on the frame. The wood is very fine with some scratches and dings on the stock comb and belly near the heel and toe, and some small dings on the slide handle. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
Excellent Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle in .22 Winchester Magnum - Serial no. 285263, 22 Win Magnum RF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The Model 61 was developed by Winchester in an attempt to keep pace with its competitors hammerless .22 rifles. Model 61s were produced from 1932 to 1963, this variation (Magnum) was only produced from 1960 to 1963 with this example manufactured in 1962. Dovetailed, Lyman beaded blade front and
elevation adjustable rear notch sights, standard barrel markings and Winchester
“WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, grooved receiver top for scope mounting, and serrated trigger and hammer catch. 17 groove slide handle and smooth pistol grip stock with checkered composite Winchester buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent with 90% plus original blue remaining, some small scratches and moderate visible cycling marks, and slightly light proofs and serial number markings. The wood is very good with scattered small dings and a small
sanded spot on the left side of the heel. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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