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LOT 3025
Documented Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. 181891, 45 Long Colt cal., 4 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, hard rubber grips. The Colt Single Action Army was one of the most popular handguns in late 19th century and is easily the most iconic and most thoroughly associated with the American West. This example certainly has the classic look of an authentic western working gun. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as shipment to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. in Chicago on 10 December 1898. Matching serial numbers are visible on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the loading gate has the assembly number “123”. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 20% of the original blue finish and traces of vibrant case colors in sheltered areas with the balance mostly thinned to a smooth grey patina, typical of a gun worn holstered for many years, and a few scattered patches of light pitting. The grips are also very good and show some light handling wear and a few scattered handling marks with mostly well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3026
Colt First
Generation
Single Action
Army Revolver - Serial no. 275580, 32 WCF cal., 4 3/4 inch
round bbl., nickel finish, smooth grips. This is an example
of the legendary “Peacemaker” full of frontier character. The
SAA is one of the most iconic firearms of the American West, and
it, alongside the Winchester Model 1873, are often cited as the “guns
that won the West”. This example was manufactured in 1906, when
much of the West still remained wild. The standard two-line address is on
top of the barrel and the caliber marking is on the left. The two-line patent
date marking and circled Rampant Colt are on the left of the frame. There are three partial “H.R.”
stamped on the frame (two right, one left), as well as two more on the butt, and one each over
the serial number on the frame and trigger guard, which may be the initials of a former owner.
Though the previously mentioned stamps have slightly obfuscated the serial numbers on the
frame and trigger guard, they appear to match the one on the back strap. The assembly number
“193” is marked inside the loading gate. It has standard features and is fitted with a pair of smooth grips.
CONDITION: Fine, showing the look of a personalized and used western sidearm, retains 70% of the original nickel finish with the balance having thinned/flaked to reveal a smooth
grey patina, most noticeably on the cylinder and at the muzzle. The oversized period replacement grips are also fine with some rustic carving/resizing marks, a few hairline age cracks, and an attractively aged tone.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3027
Fine World War I Era Production Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 843764, 38 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1918, this carbine was made when much of the American West still remained untamed. These Model 1892 carbines were incredibly popular in the American West due to their ability to pair with a Colt Single Action Army revolver and share ammunition. They were valued for their small size during the age of travel on horseback, and remained so into the age of the automobile. It has standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Fitted with pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, as well as a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% of the original blue finish, mostly on the barrel and magazine, with the balance having thinned to a mix of grey and brown patinas, typical of a trusted working gun. The wood is also fine with some scattered light handling marks indicating its use. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3028
Documented Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .45-70 W.C.F. with Factory Letter - Serial no. 26148, 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 Model 1886 was already a highly prized firearm in the American West due to its hefty firepower and dependability, but this example would have been even more so due to its chambering in .45-70, a caliber that would have been extremely prevalent on the frontier because of its adoption by the U.S. government. 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. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as receipt at the warehouse on 30 October 1888 and shipment the next day. CONDITION: Very good, retains 20% of the original blue finish and faint traces of the original case colors with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered small patches of minor pitting, hallmarks of a frontier worked rifle. The wood is good with a few minor chips absent around the upper tang and some scattered minor handling marks, all signs of hard use but never abuse. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500 37