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LOT 3002
Special Order Winchester Model 1895 Lever
Action Takedown Rifle in .30-06 with London Armoury Co. Travel Case - Serial no.
418421, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1923 with Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at
the breech. The upper left of the barrel near the breach has the two-line nickel steel marking. The two-line address and patent dates are marked on the left of the receiver. The upper tang is marked
with the three-line model and trademark information, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a blade front sight in a ramped dovetail and an elevation adjustable notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth Schnabel tip forearm with an ebony insert and a smooth straight grip stock
with a checkered steel shotgun buttplate. Includes a canvas wrapped travel style case marked with the initials “R.W.E.C.” on the outside and has a London Armoury Co. label on the inside, which states that they were the sole United Kingdom distributors for Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Also included in the case is a metal oil bottle. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to
mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered small patches of light pitting on the left side of the takedown collar. The wood is fine with some scattered minor handling marks, mostly concentrated on the forearm. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with mild wear and part of the handle detached.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
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Special Order Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with Factory and Buffalo Bill Historical Center Letters - Serial no. 185152, 30 WCF cal., 26 inch part octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .30 caliber with a half octagon barrel, set trigger, plain checkered pistol grip stock, sporting rear sight, Lyman front and rear sights, and a half magazine when received at the warehouse on 11 September 1903 and shipped the next day. The letter goes on to state that this was the first rifle in this configuration manufactured. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center letters confirm this configuration. It has standard markings as well as “17440 CF” on the left of the lower tang and “17440” on the stock under the buttplate. Fitted with Western beaded blade front, elevation adjustable notch rear, and tang mounted peep sights, double set trigger, and sling swivel studs. Mounted with a checkered straight grain forearm and pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good, retains 70% original blue finish and 30% plus original case colors with the balance a smooth grey patina. The lightly sanded and reoiled wood is very good with re-checkered forearm, oversize buttplate, minor dings and scratches scattered throughout, and moderately worn checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Brandhorst Collection. Estimate: 3,500 - 4,750
LOT 3004
Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action Takedown Rifle in Desirable .45-90 W.C.F. with Factory Letter - Serial no. 135569A, 45-90 WCF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1905, this special order Winchester Model 1886 rifle is in a very desirable configuration. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address along with the nickel steel and caliber markings on the upper left near the breech. There are factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The three-line model and trademark information is on the upper tang with the patent dates and serial number on the lower tang. The left side of the lower tang is unmarked. It is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight, rear sight dovetail filler, and a Lyman peep sight mounted on the left of the receiver. It is in takedown configuration with a special order half magazine and is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered, hard rubber, shotgun buttplate. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .45-90 caliber with a round barrel, extra light, smokeless, plain trigger, half magazine, rubber shotgun buttplate, takedown, and nickel steel when received at the warehouse on 26 September 1905 and shipped the next day in order number 26909-B. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina with a few scattered patches of light pitting. The refinished wood is very good with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3005
Fine Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-70 WCF - Serial no. 27806, 45-70 WCF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1888 with a casehardened receiver, as was standard on the Model 1886 until 1902. The standard two-line address and caliber are marked on the upper barrel flat. The model designation is marked on the upper tang and the two-line patent dates and serial number are on the lower tang. It is fitted with German silver blade front and folding ladder rear sights. It’s mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% of the original blue finish and 40% plus of the vibrant original case colors with the balance having thinned to a mixture of brown and grey patinas, and some scattered patches of light pitting scattered throughout. The wood is also fine with minor dings and scratches scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3003