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LOT 1002
Very Fine Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle - Serial no. 879968,
30 WCF cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1918, this is
a very fine example of a Winchester Model 1894 takedown rifle. There are Winchester
factory oval proofs on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech, which started to appear in 1905. The upper left of the barrel has the
two-line address and patent dates, nickel steel marking, and the caliber marking at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model
and trademark, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a blade front sight and an elevation adjustable notch
rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, most noticeably on the lever, forend cap, and buttplate, and
some patches of brown patina and protective varnish on the takedown collar. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1001
Attractive Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 70897, 32-40 WCF cal., 26
inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Per the Madis serial number data published by Winchester, this rifle is legally an antique. The factory letter indicates
the serial number was applied on 17 October 1899. The letter goes on to list the rifle is .32-40 caliber with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, Lyman rear leaf and front
sights, and takedown when received at the warehouse on 1 November 1899, and shipped on 3 January 1900 in order number 50106. This is a very
fine example of a special ordered Winchester Model 1894 takedown rifle. The top barrel flat is marked with the standard two-line address and the
caliber marking at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model, trademark, and patent date information, while the serial number is
marked on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a special ordered Lyman beaded blade front sight, a special ordered Lyman two-leaf rear sight,
and a combination peep sight fitted on the upper tang. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original blue finish, 95% of the vivid original case colors on the hammer and lever, and 85% of the
original nitre blue on the loading gate with a patch of brown patina on either side of the rear of the receiver, some scattered light scratches, scuffs, and
dings, and some speckled light oxidation on the buttplate. The wood is fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 1000
Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
with Factory Letter - Serial no. 110922A, 38 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1883,
this is a fine example of a special ordered Winchester Model 1873 rifle. These Model 1873 rifles were extremely popular with anyone turning their
gaze westward, in large part because they were chambered in many of the same calibers as Colt’s Single Action Army revolver. Together, these two iconic
firearms formed arguably the most legendary duo of the American frontier, with both remaining highly collectible to this day. The included factory letter with this example
lists the rifle in .38 caliber with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, and half magazine
when received at the warehouse on 11 January 1883, and shipped the next day with
five other arms in order number 1984. The receiver is the third model type. The top
barrel flat is marked with the two-line address and King’s patent, while the caliber
marking is at the breech and repeated on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The
model marking is on the upper tang, and the serial number is on the lower tang.
The left side of the lower tang is marked “812 S” (confirming the shotgun butt,
though not listed in the letter), with “812” repeating in the stock inlet (faint) and
inside the buttplate. It is fitted with a set of “sporting” sights featuring a No. 21 German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable No.
22 notch rear sight, with the early pattern checkering on the sides. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a smooth steel shotgun buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus of the original blue finish, traces of the original case colors on the hammer and lever, and 50% of the original nitre blue on the loading
gate with the balance having thinned to mostly brown patina, a few small patches of light pitting, and some scattered light surface freckling. The wood is also fine with some
scattered light scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500