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Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Scarce Plain Pistol Grip Stock, Factory Letter, and George Madis Letter - Serial no. 22374, 40-82 WCF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Based on a John Browning patent, the Model 1886 was one of the strongest lever actions ever used in a Winchester rifle, with this example in scarce special order plain walnut pistol grip stock configuration. The straight grain walnut pistol grip stock is an unusual and scarce special order feature as this type of stock was generally encountered in select grade
walnut. The included factory letter (copy) confirms the octagon barrel in .40-82 caliber, plain trigger, midrange
Vernier and Beach sight
s,
and special order plain pistol grip stock. The factory letter also noted that the rifle was received in the warehouse on October 3, 1888, and shipped the same day in order number 13268. In his accompanying letter of authenticity noted Winchester expert and author George Madis stated he found
the rifle “all original as made at the Winchester factory” with the exception of the period replacement two leaf Lyman rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester address ahead of the rear sight and “40-82 WCF” at the breech. The lower tang has the serial number and patent
dates marking. Mounted with a special order plain walnut pistol grip stock which is fitted with an ebony insert in the pistol grip and a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel and magazine retain 40% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The bolt retains 90% original blue finish. The frame
retains 25% original case colors in and around the protected areas with a smooth brown patina on the balance. Traces of original niter blue remain on the loading gate. The wood is also fine with some filled repairs at the upper tang and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
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Desirable 1918 Production Winchester Model 92
Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 44 W.C.F. Caliber -
Serial no. 900225, 44 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This Winchester Model 92 lever action rifle as manufactured in late 1918, chambered in the desirable and always popular .44 W.C.F. caliber. This fine rifle has the last, fourth pattern upper tang markings of “MODEL 92/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK U.S. PAT. OFF & FGN.” The left barrel flat is marked with Winchester factory two line/address and patent dates of “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN, CONN.”, and the left rear barrel flat is marked “44 W.C.F.” The top of the barrel and receiver are both stamped with the Winchester circled “WP” factory proof, and the underside of the frame stamped with the serial number. This rifle has a full length octagon barrel with the sporting front sight and standard factory adjustable rear sight. It is fitted with the standard straight grip walnut stock and forearm with a crescent buttplate and metal forend cap. CONDITION: Very fine with 80% of the original blue finish overall, blue flaking on the sides and underside of the receiver, and excellent solid blue finish on the barrel and magazine tube. The stock and forend are both excellent with 98% of the original factory varnish and only minor handling marks in a couple of places, probably one of the best walnut stocks and forend we have seen on a rifle chambered in this caliber, as they usually saw lots of use out West. A very fine example of a high end condition Winchester 92 lever action rifle in a desirable caliber. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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Fine Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with V. Kindler Retailer Mark - Serial no. 163954A, 38 cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Third Model 1873 rifle manufactured in 1884. This rifle has a blued barrel, receiver and forend cap, casehardened hammer, loading lever and crescent buttplate and oil finished stock and forearm. This rifle has the integral dust cover guide, dovetail front sight
with German silver blade, adjustable buckhorn rear sight and full length tube magazine. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line
Winchester Repeating Arms address and King’s Improvement patent information ahead of the rear sight with “V. KINDLER/38 CAL/
EAST SAGINAW” (V. Kindler and East Saginaw are upside down to the caliber marks) directly behind the rear sight. The serial number is on the lower tang, and “-MODEL 1873-” is roll-stamped on the upper tang.
CONDITION: Fine with 60% plus of the original blue finish remaining and a brown patina on the barrel and magazine. Very light handling and usage marks, light dents/dings visible on the receiver side panels. 40% of the original niter blue remains on the loading gate.
The casehardened components have 50% of the original finish. The stock and forend are also fine with minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 155468, 33 WCF cal., 24 inch lightweight round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1918 with Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent dates, two-line nickel steel marking, and caliber marking, all on the upper left. The three-line model and trademark information is on the upper tang, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a ramped Lyman beaded blade front sight and elevation adjustable notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered steel shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a mix of grey and brown patinas, primarily on the receiver. The wood is also fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 55
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