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LOT 3046
Documented Special Order Winchester
Model 1886 Semi-Deluxe Extra Lightweight Takedown .45-70
Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory
Letter - Serial no. 141122, 45-70 cal., 22 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut pistol grip
stock. Manufactured in 1906. This extra lightweight takedown short rifle features a 22
inch round barrel, 3/4 magazine, varnished walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with
shotgun style checkered hard rubber buttplate. The rifle has a full blue finish with casehardened hammer and
loading lever. The barrel is fitted with a Lyman front sight with a bead, a two folding leaf Lyman rear sight and receiver mounted Lyman
peep sight. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent dates, “NICKEL STEEL” at the left rear, the Winchester oval proof followed by “45-70”
at the breech and has importer marks ahead of the forend cap. The top of the front receiver ring is marked with the Winchester oval proof, the upper tang is marked “MODEL 1886/
WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK”, with the two line, two patent dates directly behind the trigger and the serial number at the rear of the lower tang. There is a sling swivel mounted on the
forend cap and stock. The accompanying factory letter (copy) verifies this rifle as 45/70 caliber, 22 inch round barrel, plain trigger, plain pistol grip stock, 3/4 magazine, short rubber butt,
extra light, Lyman leaf and Lyman semi -jack front, Lyman receiver sight, that it was received in the warehouse on July 17, 1907, and shipped on order number 110161, July 23, 1907.
CONDITION: Fine. The rear half of the barrel retains a mix of original blue finish with extensive cold blue touch up on most of the front half. The receiver retains 80% original blue finish with
scattered minor flaking, high edge wear, several minor scratches and a small amount of minor spotting. The hammer and lever retain 60% original case colors with a smooth silver gray patina on the balance. The wood is very fine with most of the original varnish remaining and overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. All markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Wayne Connor Collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 10,000
LOT 3047
Exceptionally Fine Pre-World War II Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 913033, 30 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1920 with Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The left side of the barrel has the two-line address/patent date, two-line nickel steel marking, and the caliber marking. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model and trademark information, and the serial
number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a pinned blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of
the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, most
prominently on edges and high spots. The wood is excellent with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1912, this Model 1892 carbine is attributed as presented to rodeo performer Joe Greer by the legendary country western musician and actor, Gene Autry (1907-1998). Autry was born in Texas before moving with his family to Oklahoma where he grew up helping his father on the family ranch. After high school, Autry moved to St. Louis and worked as a telegrapher for the railroad, where he began playing music locally. By 1928, Autry was performing on the radio and in 1929 was signed to Columbia Records. He would go on to have an incredible music career, making 640 recordings and selling more than 100 million records. Autry made his film debut in 1934 and by 1940 had already featured in 44 films, most of which were low budget westerns. With the outbreak of World War II, Autry stepped away from acting, joining the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942 and flying over “the hump” from India to China, helping to supply them in their fight against the Japanese. After the war, he continued his acting career, featuring in a total of 93 films by 1953, as well as being a regular on television. The included hand written note from Julie Greer Struble states that this carbine was gifted to her great uncle (Joe Greer) by Gene Autry in thanks for acquiring cattle for him, likely during Autry’s time as a partner in the World Championship Rodeo Company. Also included is a copy of a photograph with a notation stating that it features Joe Greer, his son Harry Greer, Harry’s daughter Jo Mae, and Gene Autry. The carbine itself has standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The receiver and buttplate have a special order nickel finish. Each side of the buttstock has a large nickeled plaque attached with the large Winchester trademark filled with red enamel. It is likely this carbine was made by the factory for presentation, and may have been presented by Winchester to Autry, who then presented it to Greer. It is fitted with a pinned blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with the above mentioned plaques and a carbine buttplate. Includes a leather carbine scabbard marked “L-FCO/1918” and “C.O.K.” CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, mostly on the barrel bands, and 97% plus of the original nickel finish with some scattered light handling marks. The wood is also very fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The scabbard is very good with some mild wear and scattered minor handling marks. A rare opportunity to own a gun attributed to “the singing cowboy”, Gene Autry!
Unique Presentation Style Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Attributed as Presented by Legendary Western Performer, Gene Autry with Scabbard and Documents - Serial no. 670566, 38 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/nickel
LOT 3048
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000 59