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LOT 3033
Rinaldo A. Carr Inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army
Revolver - Serial no. 131235, 45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut grips. Offered is an 1890 production U.S. contract Colt Cavalry Model Single
Action Army revolver that was inspected by Ordnance Sub-Inspector Rinaldo A. Carr. At the time of this revolvers manufacture,
Rinaldo A. Carr was listed as the principal sub-inspector of the War Department, Ordnance Office, in which he performed the physical
inspection of approximately 4,000 U.S. issued Cavalry revolvers between 1889-1891 in the recorded serial range between 130438
through 140361, with Captain Stanhope E. Blunt, inspector for the Ordnance Department, in charge of receiving all these revolvers, per information on page 253 of “A Study
of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver: A Thirty Year Anniversary Edition” by Graham, Kopec, and Moore. These were the final U.S. contracts for the Single Action Army, dated
November 12, 1889, and September 19, 1890, with each of these two contracts being for 2,000 revolvers. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top, and the frame
has the three-line Colt patent markings followed by a “U.S” property mark, with “P” proofmarks stamped on the underside of the barrel and side of the cylinder. Small stamped “R.A.C” inspection
initials on the underside of the barrel, bottom of the frame above the serial number, and “D.F.C” inspection initials of David F. Clark on the side of the period replacement cylinder. Matching
visible full serial numbers on the bottom of the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with non-matching “85628” on the cylinder, and assembly number “6” stamped on the loading gate.
The left side of the grip has the “1890” date above a bordered script letter “SEB” inspection cartouche of Captain Stanhope E. Blunt, and the right has Rinaldo A. Carr’s “RAC” cartouche. Militia
type rack number “139” stamped on the left of the grip and what appears to be the same number repeated on the right, and a lanyard swivel non-factory mounted on the butt;
both features are seen on known New York Militia issued Cavalry Model revolvers. This revolver, serial number 131235, falls close in serial range to known New York Militia examples,
notably 131217 and 131300, listed on page 85 of “Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers...a Continuing Study” by Kopec and Fenn.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% factory refurbished blue finish strongest on the sides of the ejector housing and protected areas, patterns of original case colors, with light pitting,
dings on the lower left of the barrel, and defined markings in the metal. Grip is fine with handling marks and partly legible cartouches. Mechanically functions.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 3032
Remington Hepburn No. 3 Sporting Model Single Shot Rifle - Serial no. 5147, 38-40 Remington cal.,
30 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This lever activated falling block single shot target rifle was designed by Lewis
Hepburn and was manufactured from 1883 to 1907 with approximately 10,000 in total production. The top barrel flat is marked “E. REMINGTON
& SONS. ILION. N.Y.” ahead of the rear sight. Brass blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sporting sights. The lower left side of the receiver is
marked “HEPBURNS PAT./OCT 7TH 1879”, and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The barrel under the forearm is marked with the matching
serial number and “2262”. The barrel is marked “38” on the bottom, forward of the forend. The barrel is chambered for the 38-40 Remington Hepburn cartridge. Blue barrel,
breechblock, hammer and trigger, casehardened remaining metal parts and mounted with a smooth forearm with an iron forend insert and checkered round knob pistol grip
stock with iron early style sporting rifle buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains 40% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The receiver retains 50% original case colors with some very minor pitting and areas of smooth gray
patina. The wood is very fine with most of the oil finish, a few scattered minor dents and dings, with crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3031
Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in Highly Desirable .38-55 W.C.F. - Serial no. 66485, 38-55 WCF cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut stock. Per the Madis serial number data published by Winchester, this rifle is legally an antique. The Winchester Collectors Association
indicates the rifle was manufactured in 1899. About one quarter of the Model 1894 production up to around serial number 353,999 was chambered in
.38-55 W.C.F. like this example, and it remains a popular caliber among collectors to this day. The Winchester Model 1894 is an iconic piece of Americana and
remains one of the most widely produced American rifles to this day. This specific rifle is marked with standard two-line address and “38-55” on top of the barrel, three-
line model/trademark/patent date on the upper tang, and serial number on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a period replacement beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable
No. 24 notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% plus of the original blue finish, 30% of the original case colors, and 30% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance having thinned to mostly a grey-brown patina
and some scattered light patches of brown freckling. The forearm is very good with a few light dings and scratches. The lightly sanded and revarnished buttstock is also very good with a few scattered light handling marks
and a minor chip absent at the toe. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3030
Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 54772, 45-60 WCF cal., 28 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1886. The
Winchester Model 1876 was designed and manufactured specifically with those in mind on the western frontier who desired more firepower than .44-40
could offer. These “big bore” Winchesters truly had the stopping power to handle just about anything thrown at them on the frontier. Manufactured 1886 as a
Third Model with integral dust cover guide and dust cover with grip serrations at the rear. The top barrel flat has the two-line address and King’s patent marking in front
of the rear sight and the caliber marking at the breech. The caliber marking is repeated on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The model designation is marked on the upper tang and the serial
number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very good, retains traces of the original blue finish with the balance mostly a mottled grey-brown patina, and the replacement magazine showing mostly a rough brown patina, all the telltale signs of a
rugged western frontier firearm. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor handling marks, really showing the look of a trusted companion. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750