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LOT 3058
Fine Special Order Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 163185, 30 WCF cal., 26 inch part octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. As “the ultimate lever gun” for over a century, the Winchester Model 1894 rifle holds a special place in the hearts of collectors. These “working guns” were not often ordered with special, extra cost features, making semi-deluxe takedown variations highly sought after by collectors, especially those in high condition like this example. This Model 1894 is fitted with a half magazine, a Lyman beaded blade front sight, a
Lyman two leaf rear sight and a Lyman receiver sight. The barrel has the two-line address/patent dates legend and caliber designation on the top flat and the two-line nickel steel marking on the upper left flat. The upper tang has the three-line model/patent marking. Sling swivel eyelets are mounted on the underside of the forend cap and buttstock. The forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered. The buttstock is fitted with a non-factory installed recoil pad. The left side of the lower tang is stamped “15925 S.” The stock inlet is unmarked. The pistol grip has
a Winchester hard rubber cap. The accompanying factory letter (copy) states the rifle was received in the warehouse on June 18, 1903 and shipped the next day with a half octagon barrel in
.30 caliber, takedown configuration, plain trigger, checkered plain wood stock with pistol grip, Lyman receiver, leaf, and hunting front sights, half magazine, shotgun butt with recoil pad, and screw eyes.
CONDITION: Fine , retaining 75% plus original blue finish thinning to brown on the balance. 70% original niter blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is fine with a sliver at the upper tang, minor handling marks, and some wear to the checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,750 - 5,500
LOT 3059
Antique Early 1895 Production
Winchester First Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle with “10 O’clock” Screw Frame in Desirable .38-55 W.C.F. - Serial no. 3531, 38-55 WCF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1895, the second year of production, with the desirable “First Model” receiver featuring the “10 o’clock” screw by the loading gate. Many of these First Models saw hard use in the untamed American West, and remain a desirable collectible in almost any condition. The two-line Winchester address and caliber marking are on the top barrel flat. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model, trademark, and patent information, and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a German
silver blade front sight and elevation adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. It’s mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The forearm has four small “kill” notches carved into the left upper edge near the receiver and the right side has three. CONDITION: Very good plus, retains 30% of the original blue finish and 60% of the original niter blue on the loading gate with the balance mostly a smooth brown patina and some light pitting at the muzzle. The wood is also very good with the notches noted above and some scattered minor dings and scratches. The magazine tube is loose due to the under barrel dovetail being widened. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3060
Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in .25-20 W.C.F. - Serial no. 161698, 25-20 WCF cal., 20 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1901. The standard two-line address and caliber marking are on top of the barrel. The upper tang is marked with the standard three-line model, trademark, and patent date. The serial number is on the bottom of the receiver along with a small “152L” marking, the meaning of which is unknown. It is fitted with a pinned German silver 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: Very fine, retains 70% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered small patches of light pitting. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3061
Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 424216B, 32 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1892 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail on top of the receiver and dust cover with gripping serrations at the rear. The standard two-line address/King’s patent marking is on the top barrel flat along with the caliber marking. The lower tang has the serial number. It is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight, an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight, and folding tang peep sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. A few barrel vise markings are visible on the barrel at the breech. The wood is very good with a crack at the stock toe and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3062 Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 159194A, 33 WCF cal., 24
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1922 with Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The barrel is marked
with the two-line address/patent dates followed by “MADE IN U.S.A.”, two-line nickel steel marking, and caliber marking, all on the left, and “-MODEL 1886-” on the right. The three-line trademark information is on the upper tang, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with Lyman beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The plain straight grip stock is fitted with a Winchester hard rubber shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The wood is also fine with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
NOTICE THE EARLY "10 O'CLOCK" SCREW BY THE LOADING GATE, FOUND ON DESIRABLE FIRST MODEL RECEIVERS