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LOT 1032
Desirable Winchester
Model 1876 Lever Action Saddle Ring
Carbine - Serial no. 23181, 45-60 WCF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The Winchester Model 1876 became
very popular in the American west, especially among those who decided that the Model 1873 just didn’t provide the stopping power they desired,
most famously the Northwest Mounted Police. The carbine configuration in particular provided a superior level of firepower in portable package,
similar in size to its smaller cousin, the 1873. With its larger more powerful calibers, there was almost nothing on the frontier that the 1876 wasn’t
capable of stopping, man or beast. This example was manufactured in 1882 as a late second model, with dust cover rail retained with two screws and dust cover
with serrations at the rear. The top of the barrel has the two-line address/King’s patent marking in front of the rear sight (nose of the sight base covering the end of the
marking) and the caliber marking at the breech. The model designation is marked on the upper tang and serial number on the lower. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight, replacement folding
ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth, near full-length forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.
CONDITION: Good, showing significant signs of frontier use with the metal mostly a grey patina and some scattered patches of light pitting throughout and the barrel showing what may be a period touch up or applied varnish in some areas. The refinished wood is fair, showing the heavy wear, numerous scattered scratches, and chips of a western working gun, along with a few hairline age cracks. Mechanically excellent. A desirable Winchester Model 1876 carbine that has all the appearances of having experienced the American frontier first hand!
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1033
Desirable Antique Browning Bros. Marked Antique Winchester
Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 10185,
32 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
and shipped in 1893 with the standard two-line address on the top barrel
flat, caliber marking at the breech, and the additional “BROWNING BROS. CO. OGDEN.U.”
stamp of John Browning’s shop between the caliber marking and the rear sight. Having sold many of his patents to Winchester, Browning is known to have taken part of the payment in complete guns which were then sold from his shop in Utah, many of which received this marking. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model, trademark,
and patent information, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. It is 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 24 March 1893
and shipment on 27 March 1893 to order number 16443.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% plus of the original blue finish which has thinned over the years, attractively blending with a plum-brown patina, creating a look that can only come
from years of use on the western frontier. The wood is fine showing an attractively weathered look with the minor dings and scratches of a working gun scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent. An attractive Model 1892 sold through John Browning’s shop that likely spent many years on the Western frontier!
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
Documented Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. 136016, 45 LC cal., 4 3/4 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 was manufactured in 1890, and it certainly has the classic look of an authentic cowboy gun, as well as having been shipped to one of the many St. Louis retailers known for shipping guns farther west. The barrel has the correct two- line Hartford marking on top. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent dates marking. The caliber designation “45 CAL” is stamped on the left side of the barrel. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard and back strap, and the loading gate has assembly number “356”. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as shipment to E.C. Meacham Arms Co. in St. Louis on 15 November 1890. CONDITION: Very good, retains 20% of the original blue finish in sheltered areas and faint traces/patterns of the original case colors with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered patches of light surface pitting. The grips are also very good with a couple minor scuffs, a repair in the butt of the right panel, some scattered light handling marks, and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically functions, although cylinder spins freely when hammer is retracted to half cock. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1034
LOT 1035
Documented Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. 320693, 38-40 WCF cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, smooth grips. Manufactured in 1911, this revolver was shipped to one of the many St. Louis firms that was known for shipping firearms and hardware further west, well before the west was truly “tamed”. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as shipment to Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Co. in St. Louis on 22 November 1911. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address with the two-line patent dates and circled Rampant Colt on the left of the frame. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the loading gate is marked “229”. Apart from the smooth one-piece grip, it has standard features. CONDITION: Good, showing mostly a smooth dark grey patina overall with some scattered light pitting, typical of a western working gun. The attractive period replacement grips are very good showing a mellow aged tone, numerous hairline cracks that only come from age, and smooth moderate wear from years of being handled. Mechanically excellent. A Colt Single Action Army that would have made an obvious companion to a Winchester lever gun in .38 W.C.F. on the western frontier! Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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