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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in Desirable .44-40 W.C.F. - Serial no. 281703, 44 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut stock. The Winchester Model 1892 is one of the firearms of the American West and has been one of the firearms most widely used in western movies
and television series. It was stronger and sleeker than Winchester’s earlier “pistol caliber” repeaters like the classic Model 1866s and Model 1873s. This carbine
dates to 1905 and has a pinned blade front sight behind the front barrel band, two-line address and patent marking ahead of the notch and folding ladder rear
sight, “44 W.C.F.” on top at the breech, saddle ring on the left, three-line model and trademark on the upper tang, and smooth carbine stock and forearm.
CONDITION: Fine with 50% plus original blue finish, flaking on the receiver, some mild oxidation/pitting, and general mild overall wear. The wood is also fine and has some scrapes and dings consistent with period use and smooth finish. Mechanically excellent. A solid and classic Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring .44-40 Carbine.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3013
Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 106755A, 44-40 WCF cal., 24 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Winchester’s Model
1873 is popularly known as “The Gun that Won the West” and was highly coveted, so much so that many Texas Rangers such as J.B. Gillett paid out of pocket
to arm themselves with ‘73s. This rifle was manufactured in 1882 and features a low, rounded “Rocky Mountain” blade front sight, the standard markings, an
adjustable sporting rear sight, third model dust cover with integral guide rail, and smooth forearm and rifle stock with crescent buttplate (compartment empty).
CONDITION: Fair with an attractive “frontier issued” appearance overall including heavy semi-circular “saddle wear” on the rear of the forearm. This is clearly a rifle that saw some real use. It
mainly displays an honest dark brown patina with mild oxidation and pitting throughout. The cartridge elevator and buttplate door have attractive aged patina. The wood definitely shows signs of use and age but remains solid overall and has some dings, dents, and scratches. Mechanically fine. This is definitely a Winchester Model 1873 that has that historic “was there” old west look.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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LOT 3012
LOT 3014
Documented San Antonio,
Texas Shipped First Generation Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver in .45 Long
Colt with Factory Letter - Serial no. 213394, 45 Long Colt cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, hard rubber grips. The factory letter lists this Bisley in .45 caliber with a 4 3/4 inch barrel, and blue finish when
shipped to Charles Hummel & Sons in San Antonio, Texas, on August 14, 1901, in a shipment of three guns of this type. Includes a copy of a picture of Commerce Street showing the retailer store. Ben Thompson purchased the ammunition he used
to kill Jack Harris at this famous early Texas gun store. While the Bisley, particularly the flat top target version, was originally designed to
be a target revolver, these standard Bisley models also found their way to the West as sidearms, the Southwest in particular, where a pearl handled Bisley became the sidearm of Pancho Villa. This revolver is in solid condition but certainly appears to have seen plenty
of period use. It has the standard blade and groove sights, “(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT” on the left side of the barrel, the two-line address on top of the barrel, the two-line patent marking and encircled Rampant Colt trademark
on the left side of the frame, Rampant Colt embossed hard rubber grips, and matching serial numbers. The butt of the left grip has an “AP” or “AD” cattle brand style monogram. CONDITION: Very good “frontier used” appearance overall with traces of original blue and casehardened finish in the protected areas and mainly a gray patina with some light speckling and minor oxidation/pitting. The grips are good and have an attractive light brown coloration, hand worn but distinct checkering, and mild overall wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000