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LOT 3034
Extremely Rare and Possibly
Unique English Cased
Winchester Model 1906 Slide
Action Rifle with Factory
Letter - Serial no. 126936, 22 S L
LR cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish,
gumwood stock. The accompanying factory
letter states the serial number was applied on October 6, 1908. It
has the standard two line “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.
PAT. JUNE 26, 88. DEC. 6. 92, NOV. 27. 06.” marking on top of the barrel in front of the rear sight, followed by “MOD.
1906.” in larger letters. The caliber marking “22 SHORT-LONG/OR LONG RIFLE” is on the left side of the barrel at the
rear, below the Winchester proofmark. There is also a Winchester proofmark on the frame adjacent to the one on the
barrel. A Rampant Lion proofmark appears on the barrel below the caliber marking, on the left side of the frame and at the top
left of the breechblock. The Model 30A adjustable rear sight has the “-PAT. JAN. 29. 1901.-” marking. The blade on a dovetail base front sight is marked “PAT. / NOV. 4. 1902.” on the right side of the base. The upper tang of the receiver has the standard three line trademark information and the lower tang has the serial number along with a second number “2130” probably added in England. The hard rubber buttplate has the standard “WINCHESTER - TRADE - MARK-” circle in the center. The buttplate screw heads are engraved in a flower pattern, definitely a British treatment. The deep brown leather takedown case has the initials “M.G.B.” embossed in the top in black. The case has a leather carrying handle and a plated snaplock. The case is lined with green baize and has an “F. BEESLEY” label in the lid. The label lists extensive claims including “Inventor and Patentee of Purdey’s Hammerless Gun”. He was located at “2 St James Street, Pall Mall Corner” the heart of London’s gun trade. Includes a box of Lesmok .22 Short cartridges and Lyman tang sight with box.
CONDITION: Excellent 98% bright finish remains with a few minor scuffs and dings and the faintest of spotting on the receiver and tangs. The wood is also excellent with scattered light dings. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with some scuffing on the outside corners, tears from the sights on the interior lining, and partially detached handle. There is also light moth damage inside the lid. A rare and desirable English cased Winchester Model 1906 slide action rifle.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
LOT 3035
Unique Special Order Etched Winchester Deluxe Model
1890 Slide Action Rifle - Serial no. 636146A, 22 RF Short cal., 24 inch octagon
bbl., blue finish, highly figured checkered walnut stock. Manufactured in 1919.
Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable sporting notch rear sights, standard barrel markings,
Winchester “WP” proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, acid etched floral and scroll motif panels
on the receiver sides. On page 318 of “Winchester Engraving” by R.L. Wilson, there is a Model 12 photograph that
identifies it as having “Deep etching by Phil Clundt” which is very similar to the embellishment on this particular Model 1890.
Unfortunately, there is no factory record available for this particular rifle. Standard markings on the upper tang, and matching serial numbers on the receiver and lower tang. Short, twelve groove slide handle and highly figured checkered walnut pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip
cap, and blue steel crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine. 70% original blue finish remains on the barrel with well defined markings, some minor edge wear, small surface scratches, and brown patina around the muzzle. The receiver retains 40% blue with attractive floral designs, edge wear overall, and some scattered darker spotting. The refinished wood is very good with attractive grain, small dings and scratches overall, moderately worn checkering, and mostly brown patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Overall a very unique and attractive special order Winchester Deluxe model 1890 rifle.
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000