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LOT 3027
Desirable Antique Winchester First Model 1873 Lever Action Carbine - Serial no. 20707, 44 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1876 as a First Model 1873, this carbine has the desirable “thumbprint” dust cover retained by the integral guide rails on the top of the receiver. The barrel is marked on top with the standard two-line address/ King’s patent markings, correctly lacks a caliber marking, and is non-factory marked “C.I. 22.”
on the left near the rear sight, the meaning of which is unknown. The upper tang has the model marking and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a blade front sight, a folding two-leaf rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock stamped “4” on the right of the wrist with a trapdoor carbine buttplate, containing an included three-piece cleaning rod. CONDITION: Good, showing mostly a dark grey patina with some light surface pitting scattered throughout and some of the markings slightly softened. The wood is also good with numerous scattered dents and scratches scattered throughout and a few scattered hairline cracks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3028
Antique Early Production Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 28272, 45 LC cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut grips. The Colt Single Action Army Revolver is arguably the most iconic handgun of Americana. In the hands of ranchers, cavalrymen, Native Americans, lawmen and outlaws, the Peacemaker’s legacy was forged out in the hostile American West and continues to gain popularity among today’s collectors. Manufactured in 1876, just the third year of production of the iconic Single Action Army. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard one-
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line address. The left of the frame has the two-line patent dates and the left of the trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. The frame, trigger guard, and back strap all have the matching full serial number, while the cylinder and barrel have the partial matching serial number “8272”. The loading gate has the assembly number “1458”. It is fitted with the early “bullseye” type ejector rod head and a smooth walnut grip. There are five small “kill” notches in the right front upper edge of the trigger guard. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 20% of the original blue and casehardened finishes in sheltered areas with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered patches of light surface pitting. There are five added notches in the trigger guard (see above). The grip is also very good with moderate wear and extensive handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A fine early production Colt Single Action Army that makes one wonder what stories it might have to tell! Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 3029
Scarce Documented Long Barrel Ejectorless Antique Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. 103890, 38 Long Colt cal., 6 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1897, the included factory letter with this revolver lists shipment to T.M. Roberts, which is almost certainly a reference to T.M. Roberts’ Supply House located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A full page advertisement in the Minneapolis newspaper “The Representative” from 13 October 1897 claims that the previous month the firm sold over 700 guns, and that they have thousands of firearms on hand. It is likely that much of the firms sales were to clients in the American west or those that would soon be heading there, and it is likely this revolver shared a similar fate. It has tandard markings including the desirable “COLT D.A. 38” etched panel on the left of the barrel. It is fitted with a blade front sight and sighting groove on top of the frame. It is fitted with a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts in ovals at the tops. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as the previously mentioned shipping information. Includes two photographs that may be of T.M. Roberts, as well as a T.M. Roberts marked order envelope. CONDITION: Fine, showing all the typical signs of a revolver that made its way to the American west, retaining 40% of the original nickel finish and the balance a smooth grey patina. The acid etched panel is lightly visible. The grips are very good with moderate wear and scattered handling marks, typical of a working gun. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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