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LOT 42
Documented ATF Exempted Winchester
Model 1892 Lever Action Trapper’s Carbine with
14 Inch Barrel - Serial no. 859920, 32 WCF cal., 14 inch round
bbl., blue finish, gumwood stock. Manufactured in 1919, this is a rare Trapper’s Carbine with a 14 inch barrel. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms lists this carbine as being removed from the purview of the National Firearms Act and classified as a curio and relic, and a copy of
the ATF exemption letter is included. It has standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. It
is fitted with pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, as well as a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It’s mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily in areas that show some evidence of light cleaning and numerous scattered patches of moderate pitting overall. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. These carbines generally were generally working guns and thus remain desirable in almost any condition! Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
LOT 43
Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 20803, 38-56 WCF cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1888. The barrel has a German silver blade front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, the two-line address, and “38-56 W.C.F.” on
top at the breech. The rifle properly does not have the oval “WP” proofs. The casehardened frame has the model designation on the upper tang and the serial
number and patent marking on the lower tang.
CONDITION: Very good with an attractive “frontier used” appearance. The receiver mostly exhibits mottled gray and brown patina and has some light pitting and general moderate wear consistent
with period use. The barrel assembly is mostly brown patina overall. The breech bolt has bright blue finish. The hammer screw is damaged on the frame. The wood is also very good and has mild scratches and dings, a small chip by the lower tang, and moderate wear that matches the metal. Mechanically excellent. The Model 1886 is a strong and durable design and was popular in the West. This rifle has a lot of character and shows honest use.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 44
Colt Bisley Single Action Army Revolver with Holster - Serial
no. 308178, 38 WCF cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, hard rubber grips.
Manufactured in 1909 with standard markings
and matching serial numbers are on the frame,
trigger guard and back strap, with one matching
partial “8178” on the right grip panel, and an
assembly number of “776” on the loading gate.
The left grip panel features the inscription
“L.C.C.,/July. 1911” carved into the bottom. One
of 12,163 standard frame Bisley models to be
produced in .38 W.C.F., compared to 38,240 standard
frame Single Action Army models also produced for the caliber. A useful
companion with the Winchester rifles also chambered for the caliber at the time. Also
includes a period leather holster.
CONDITION: Good showing authentic wear as the result of a lifetime of use. Displays signs of repeated holster use with a mix of
rich brown and smooth grey patina on raised areas, with strong amounts of the original blue nestled within the sheltered sections,
especially on the cylinder flutes, under the ejector rod and on the trigger shoe. The grips show signs of honest wear from spending time
in the hand. The bottom of the grip on the left side also features a personalized inscription from a past owner (see above). Mechanically fine.
Comes with a well-used leather holster, which has intact belt slits, but is missing a retention button for the revolver itself. A period revolver with plenty of character. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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