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LOT 3
Desirable First Model Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Special Order Half Magazine and Factory Letter - Serial no. 29074, 44-40 WCF cal., 24 1/4
inch octagon bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. The included
factory letter
confirms this gun as a rifle with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, and half magazine and
lists it as received in the warehouse on June 24, 1878, and as shipped
the same day in order 12203. The rifle is a first model, with the dust cover sliding in
guide grooves on the top of the frame, and has a German silver blade front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, the two- line address and patent marking ahead of the rear sight, “Model. 1873” in ornate script on the upper tang, the script serial
number on the lower tang, a smooth forearm and stock with a crescent buttplate, and an empty compartment in the stock. The elevator has hand marked “F IIIIII F/F F X/XXX” markings. The meaning of these markings is unclear.
CONDITION: Very good with 20% original blue finish, mottled artificially applied gray and brown patina on the balance, patches of oxidation, general mild marks and scratches, and mild overall wear. The re-oiled wood is also very good and has light scratches and dings and minor chipping at the toe. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 4
Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 156049, 44 RF cal., 24
inch bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1881. The rifle has an octagon barrel that is fitted with a German Silver, fixed blade front sight with set screw and a
Sporting style rear sight. A Lyman folding
combination rear sight with “PAT. May 6/84”
dated base is mounted on the receiver
tang. The rifle has an iron crescent buttplate with sliding brass trap. The barrel, magazine and forearm cap have a blue finish. The loading lever, hammer and buttplate are casehardened and the loading gate and trigger have a niter blue finish.
The walnut stock and forearm have a varnished finish. The rifle is complete with a three-piece, jointed steel,
cleaning rod with brass tip that was furnished with Model 1866 Rifles. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line address: “WINCHESTER’S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29, 1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.” ahead of the rear
sight. The serial number is located on the lower receiver tang between the loading lever latch and the tang screw.
CONDITION: Very good. The rifle presents well and is attractive in appearance. The barrel and magazine have a professionally restored smooth plum-blue finish with
edge wear of the barrel flats. The hammer, loading lever and buttplate have the original casehardened finish which has aged to a mottled silver gray patina. The brass receiver is in fine condition with some dents
visible on the forward portion and an attractive patina overall. The side plate joints are tight. The forearm
has been carefully refinished and the stock appears to retain the original oil finish. The stock is fine with minor handling wear. The barrel address and serial numbers are sharp. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
LOT 5
Exceptional Box of Winchester .44 Flat Rimfire Ammunition - Offered here is an extraordinary
two piece box of Winchester .44 Flat Rimfire cartridges, with a green picture label featuring a cartridge illustration and orange end labels. This highly desirable ammo was produced for the Henry rifle and the Winchester Model 1866.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, a very clean example showing a vertical tear on a lid long side. This is quite possibly the finest Winchester box of .44 Flat Rimfire ammunition we have ever offered at auction! Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection.
Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
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