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Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 17
Winchester Model
1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in .25-20 W.C.F. - Serial no.
859525, 25-20 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, gumwood stock. The Model 1892 was a prized arm on
the western frontier due to its firepower in a small package, and that popularity continued well into the early 20th century in a west that was far
from tamed. This example was manufactured in 1919 with standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver
at the breech. Fitted with square base pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, and a staple and saddle ring on the left of the receiver.
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, having the look of a gun that protected many a cattle herd from varmints. The wood is very good with a short minor crack in the forearm, and numerous scattered minor handling marks, typical of use. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 16
Early Production Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-90 W.C.F. - Serial no. 5887, 45-90 WCF
cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1887, the second year of production, with the desirable early casehardened receiver found only on Model 1886 rifles manufactured prior to 1902. As the spiritual successor to the Model 1876, these rifles were
highly prized in the American west for their stunning firepower and rugged dependability. Standard two-line address and “45-90 W.C.F.” on the top
barrel flat, model designation on the upper tang, and two-line patent marking and serial number on the lower tang. Fitted with Lyman beaded blade front, elevation adjustable notch rear, and tang mounted peep sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very good, retains 25% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a mix of plum brown and smooth grey patinas, and a few scattered patches of light pitting, all telltale signs of a western working gun. The wood is also very good with a few short hairline cracks and some scattered minor handling marks, the scars of what may have been many years on the frontier. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 19
LOT 18 Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 119057, 32 WCF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The Model 1873 became one of a handful of firearms that became synonymous with the American west due to their widespread use on the frontier and their ruggedness. This example was manufactured in 1883 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail on top of the receiver and dust cover with gripping serrations at the rear. The standard two-line address/King’s patent marking is on the top barrel flat along with the caliber marking. The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the lower tang has the serial number. It is fitted with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as receipt at the warehouse on 28 March 1883, and shipment on 1 June 1883. CONDITION: Very good, showing the look of a rifle that spent a large part of its life on the frontier, retaining 25% of the original blue finish with the balance mostly a mottled grey brown patina with a few scattered patches of dark oxidation. The wood is fine having the appearances of being well-cared for
Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double
Action Revolver with Attractive Checkered Grips - Serial no. 165967, 38 Long
Colt cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, checkered grips. The Colt
Model 1877 revolvers were Colt’s first double action revolvers and were designed
by William Mason who also helped design the Single Action Army. Like the latter, these
revolvers were popular with gun slingers in the Old West, and remained popular into the early
20th century. Manufactured in 1909, the top of the barrel has the standard two-line address
and the left is marked with “COLT D.A. 38”. The three-line patent dates marking is on the left
of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is visible on
the frame and trigger guard, and the assembly number “801” is inside the loading gate. The
period replaced back strap is numbered “165768”. It has standard features and is fitted with a pair
of checkered grips.
CONDITION: Fine, showing the look of a western working gun, retains 40% of the original blue finish and 60% of the original case colors with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered small patches of light pitting. The slightly shrunken grips are also fine, having the flair of a western gun slinger, showing an attractively aged tone, a few minor chips at the edges, a few hairline age cracks, and well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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its working life with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250