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LOT 1043 Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .38-55 W.C.F. - Serial no. 802367, 38-55 WCF cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1922 with Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The barrel has the standard two-line address/patent dates and caliber markings on the upper left. The upper tang has the three-line model/trademark information, and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth brown patina, most noticeably on the receiver. The wood is also fine with some light handling marks scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500
LOT 1044 Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle - Serial no. 854893, 32 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1919 with standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Fitted with beaded blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights (elevator absent) and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth brown-grey patina and a few small scattered patches of light surface pitting. The wood is also fine with light handling marks scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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LOT 1045
Fine Antique Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver
with Factory Letter - Serial no. 70020, 45 LC cal., 7 1/2 inch
round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. Offered here is an
early example of the legendary Peacemaker in .45 LC that was manufactured in 1881. In the words of Colt author and expert
David Brown, “[T]he Colt Single Action Army .45 was ‘the soldier’s
friend’ throughout the remaining years of the Indian Wars in the West. Adopted also with equal enthusiasm by civilians, it was the pet and the ‘good right arm’ of lawman and outlaw alike on every American frontier
of its era” (“The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army,” page 70). In the accompanying factory letter the revolver is listed as chambered in
.45 caliber with nickel finish and barrel length and stocks not listed, a standard notation for 7 1/2 inch barrel and walnut stocks, when shipped to M.W. Robinson of New York City on August 16, 1881. This shipment was for 90 guns. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address, the frame has the three-line patent dates marking, and “45 CAL” is marked on the trigger guard. Matching full or partial serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and barrel.
CONDITION: Fine as a revolver with great, authentic working gun character
while retaining 40% original nickel plating and fine original period grips with highly attractive color and grain. Mechanically functions, but is slightly out of time. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1046
Extensively Tooled Gun Belt and Holster for a Colt Single Action Army Revolver - This very attractive gun belt and holster rig is extensively tooled, featuring a large mounted cowboy on the body, three running deer on the body retention strap, and a pair of mirrored horizontal A’s near the bottom, which may be a maker’s mark or a cattle brand. The back of the holster is marked “408X/44 7 1/2”. The rest of the outer surfaces of the holster and belt are nearly entirely covered in tooled floral patterns. The outer surface of the belt has cartridge loops, and the simple buckle is silvered. CONDITION: Fine, showing moderate wear overall and some mild cracking, with most of the tooling remaining crisp. A fantastic period piece to pair with a Single Action Army revolver!
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250