EXTRA HEAVY CUSTOM WINCHESTER HIGH-WALL SINGLE SHOT BENCH REST TARGET RIFLE.

EXTRA HEAVY CUSTOM WINCHESTER HIGH-WALL SINGLE SHOT BENCH REST TARGET RIFLE. SN 136. Cal. 38-55. Built on this extremely early High-wall action, probably by George Schoyn or A. W. Peterson, it has 30″ oct bbl with false muzzle that is 1-3/8″ across the flats. Top flat has an empty dovetail near muzzle and threaded hole over chamber area, probably from an old long tube scope. Bottom flat near muzzle has 4″ wide x 1″ flat rest for bench shooting. It has single set trigger and standard lever. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut with highly figured schnable tip forearm reminiscent of Schoyn’s and Peterson’s style. Stock is orig Winchester with straight grip and crescent buttplate with small pin inserted in heel. Accompanied by Malcolm-type rear scope mount with windage and elevation adjustments. Weight: 17 lbs., 9.6 oz. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains about 97-98% strong orig custom blue and receiver most of its orig factory case colors with light to moderate fading. Wood is sound with minor handling and use marks and small gouge on wrist in comb with forearm retaining most of its orig custom finish and buttstock most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-59576 JR161 (2,500-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	3121	$3,220.00	EXTRA HEAVY CUSTOM WINCHESTER HIGH-WALL SINGLE SHOT BENCH REST TARGET RIFLE. SN 136. Cal. 38-55. Built on this extremely early High-wall action, probably by George Schoyn or A. W. Peterson, it has 30″ oct bbl with false muzzle that is 1-3/8″ across the flats. Top flat has an empty dovetail near muzzle and threaded hole over chamber area, probably from an old long tube scope. Bottom flat near muzzle has 4″ wide x 1″ flat rest for bench shooting. It has single set trigger and standard lever. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut with highly figured schnable tip forearm reminiscent of Schoyn’s and Peterson’s style. Stock is orig Winchester with straight grip and crescent buttplate with small pin inserted in heel. Accompanied by Malcolm-type rear scope mount with windage and elevation adjustments. Weight: 17 lbs., 9.6 oz. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains about 97-98% strong orig custom blue and receiver most of its orig factory case colors with light to moderate fading. Wood is sound with minor handling and use marks and small gouge on wrist in comb with forearm retaining most of its orig custom finish and buttstock most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore. 4-59576 JR161 (2,500-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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