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LOT 24
Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .44 W.C.F. - Serial no. 157542A, 44 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
The Winchester Model 1873 rifles are known as one of the “guns that won the West”, and these rifles in .44 W.C.F. were very popularly paired with a Colt
Frontier Six Shooter in the same caliber, so that only one type of ammunition needed to be sourced and carried on the frontier. Manufactured in 1884 as a
Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. Two-line address/King’s patent marking and “44 W.C.F.” on the top barrel flat,
model designation on the upper tang, serial number on the lower tang, and “44 CAL.” on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. Fitted with Lyman beaded blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and a straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).
CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% of the original blue finish, traces of the original case colors, and 30% of the original niter blue on the loading gate with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth brown patina and a few scattered patches of light surface pitting. The wood is also very good with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent. Overall, a rifle that has the look of a cared for frontier companion!
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper’s Carbine with Highly Desirable 16 Inch Barrel - Serial no. 942725, 25-20 WCF cal., 16 inch round bbl., blue finish, gumwood stock. These shorter than standard, utilitarian carbines often saw hard use by those who carried them, such as the trappers from whom they got their name, or western ranchers in need of compact firepower. Many of these guns spent their life exposed to the elements along with their owners, and used as a tool with little thought of being viewed favorably in a future collectors market. Thus, these carbines are, more often than not, seen with very little finish remaining and wearing all of the scars of their working life. This example was
manufactured circa 1921-1928 and features a 16 inch barrel, which is extremely desirable due to not requiring an exemption letter from the ATF for the barrel length. The carbine also has standard markings including the Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, saddle ring and staple mounted on the left side of the receiver, and carbine stock. CONDITION: Very good as showing great working gun character with the metal surfaces exhibiting mixed patina, 30% plus original blue finish remaining on the barrel and magazine tube and wood with numerous dings and scratches along with a chip at the upper tang associated with age and use. Mechanically excellent. This highly desirable Winchester Model 92 Trappers Carbine with 16 inch barrel has all of the appearance of spending years on the open range in the hands of an experienced rancher. Provenance: The Brandhorst Collection. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 26
Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 7401, 45-75 cal., 28 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1878, the larger
caliber Model 1876 was popular among those in the West who believed .44-40 wasn’t quite enough stopping power for whatever they might encounter.
This example is a Second Model, with dust cover guide retained by two screws and a dust cover with checkered “thumbprint” grip. The round barrel is
marked with the two-line Winchester address/King’s patent marking. The rifle correctly lacks caliber markings, as the only caliber initially offered for the Model 1876
was .45-75 W.C.F. The upper tang is marked with the model designation, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and “1876”
marked folding ladder rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).
CONDITION: Very good plus, retains 30% of the original blue finish, faint patterns of the original case colors, and 20% of the original niter blue on the loading gate with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth
grey patina, truly showing the look of a gun that was treated as a working companion on the plains. The wood is also very good with a patch of filler to the right of the upper tang and some scattered minor handling marks, showing the signs of being maintained for many more years of use. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 27
Antique Black Powder Frame Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Holster and Factory Letter - Serial no. 23404, 45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, antique ivory grips. The factory letter lists this revolver in blue finish and .45 caliber (grips and barrel length not listed) when part of a shipment of 50 guns of this type to J.P. Moore’s Sons in New York City on March 30, 1876. The revolver has a blade front sight, “-COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. Co HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.-” on top of the barrel in serifed letters, the early two-line “PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871/PAT. JULY 2. 1872.” patent marking on the left side of the frame, “45 CAL” on the left side of the trigger guard, matching visible serial numbers, and “2158” on the loading gate. The revolver is accompanied by a single loop holster with lined interior, tooled borders and an illegible rectangular bordered maker’s mark on the body. CONDITION: Good with an attractive “frontier issued” appearance overall, traces of original blue finish in the protected areas, a mix of gray and brown patina on the balance, patches of light oxidation/pitting, mostly distinct markings, a replacement cylinder pin and screw, and general moderate overall wear. The undersized grip is also good and has an attractive aged patina, natural tone and grain, mild age cracks on the but, some loss at the toe, and mild age related shrinkage. Mechanically fine. The holster is very good and has nice tooling, dark finish, and mild wear on the lining.
LOT 25
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 31