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Both of these are surrounded by beautiful floral scrollwork illustrating the influence of Gustave Young on the Ulrichs through floral terminals and
fill-ins, as well as a couple subtle “kidney” or clamshell shapes, which became very popular among the Ulrichs. The scrollwork continues on the top
and bottom of the receiver, along with flourishes on the upper and lower tangs, the sides of the forearm cap, and the tang of the buttplate, with all
of the components also having gadrooned borders. The top barrel flat is marked with the standard two-line Winchester address and King’s patent
marking, which had been transitioned to from the Henry’s patent marking in the 23000 serial number range. The upper left flat of the barrel at the
breech is marked “44 R.F.” The serial number is marked in block numerals just behind the trigger and is followed by a perpendicular “L”. The matching
last four digits of the serial number are marked in the stock inlet and inside the buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked “S XX”. It is fitted
with a German silver half-moon blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight, and sling swivels on the bottom of the forearm cap and bottom of the
buttstock. It is mounted with a beautifully figured, smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% plus of the original blue finish on the factory replaced barrel and magazine tube, 90% pus of the original silver
plating, and 40% of the original case colors on the hammer and lever, with some light edge wear, some scattered patches of light flaking and aged
patina, and crisp engraving overall. The wood is fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches and retaining most of the high-gloss varnish.
Mechanically excellent. A highly attractive and very early example of Winchester factory engraving from the legendary Ulrich brothers!
Estimate: 45,000 - 65,000