RARE WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL NAVY HOTCHKISS MUSKET.

RARE WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL NAVY HOTCHKISS MUSKET. Cal. 45-70. SN 19164. Rare Navy rifle, one of only 999 made, with 32″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with 500 yard ski jump musket rear sight. The receiver has usual Winchester markings with “DFC” sub-inspector marks on the chamber area of the bbl and bolt handle. The bbl also has the Navy anchor on the left side and there is a small screw on top of the bbl by the receiver. It is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with two bands, sling loop on the upper band and on the 1-pc trigger guard. It has a button head, wiping rod in the bottom of the forearm and a smooth musket buttplate. No evidence of cartouche visible on the wood. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 85% strong orig blue with a cleaned spot and rust pitting about a foot in front of the receiver with scattered light spots of rust elsewhere. Receiver retains most of its orig bright blue with scattered spots of rust. Stock has a crack on the left side by the receiver screw and two others on the right side, otherwise is sound and retains a fine dark oil patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some orange peel pitting. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54605 JR169 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	1091	$2,472.00	RARE WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL NAVY HOTCHKISS MUSKET. Cal. 45-70. SN 19164. Rare Navy rifle, one of only 999 made, with 32″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with 500 yard ski jump musket rear sight. The receiver has usual Winchester markings with “DFC” sub-inspector marks on the chamber area of the bbl and bolt handle. The bbl also has the Navy anchor on the left side and there is a small screw on top of the bbl by the receiver. It is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with two bands, sling loop on the upper band and on the 1-pc trigger guard. It has a button head, wiping rod in the bottom of the forearm and a smooth musket buttplate. No evidence of cartouche visible on the wood. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 85% strong orig blue with a cleaned spot and rust pitting about a foot in front of the receiver with scattered light spots of rust elsewhere. Receiver retains most of its orig bright blue with scattered spots of rust. Stock has a crack on the left side by the receiver screw and two others on the right side, otherwise is sound and retains a fine dark oil patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some orange peel pitting. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54605 JR169 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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