Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 63581. Cal. 32-40. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight, missing the bead, a slot blank in the rear seat and a Lyman tang sight. Lower tang has close-coupled dbl-set triggers. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle in caliber “38-40” (obviously a mistake in transcription), with oct bbl, set trigger, received in warehouse and shipped same day, Aug. 12, 1899. Although this rifle wasn’t shipped until 1899 it was actually manufactured in 1896 making it an antique. PROVENANCE: Ex Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear; receiver retains 92-94% orig blue with edge wear and thinning over top & bottom; lever & hammer retain very bright case colors on sides, faded on outer faces; buttplate retains most of its orig case colors turning dark. Wood is sound showing a hand worn patina, possibly having had a light over-finish applied without sanding. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-51990 JR7 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2105

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2105	$4,025.00	Revised: 10/1/2014 James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also. THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS! SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 63581. Cal. 32-40. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead front sight, missing the bead, a slot blank in the rear seat and a Lyman tang sight. Lower tang has close-coupled dbl-set triggers. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle in caliber “38-40” (obviously a mistake in transcription), with oct bbl, set trigger, received in warehouse and shipped same day, Aug. 12, 1899. Although this rifle wasn’t shipped until 1899 it was actually manufactured in 1896 making it an antique. PROVENANCE: Ex Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear; receiver retains 92-94% orig blue with edge wear and thinning over top & bottom; lever & hammer retain very bright case colors on sides, faded on outer faces; buttplate retains most of its orig case colors turning dark. Wood is sound showing a hand worn patina, possibly having had a light over-finish applied without sanding. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-51990 JR7 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2105 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.