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2496
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$3,737.00
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EARLY FLAT SIDE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 112. Cal. 30 US. Standard First Model rifle with 28″ round tapered bbl, pedestal mounted silver nickel blade front sight and semi-buckhorn sporting rear sight. Early style flat sided receiver with three shot blind magazine. Mounted with nicely figured uncheckered American walnut with ebony inlayed semi-schnable forend tip, straight hand stock with crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95% original bright blue with some thinning at the muzzle and several light rubs and storage marks down the length of the bbl. Receiver retains 60% bright blue with the remainder having flaked off. Lever and magazine box retain 85% original bright blue with some thinning at the carry and friction points. Hammer retains virtually all of its original case colors. Buttplate case colors have turned to silver with scattered light to moderate pitting. Wood is sound, finish has been added to the forend which bears numerous light handling marks. Buttstock retains 90-95% original factory finish with only light handling marks towards the grip area. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright. 4-33621 WD37 (3,500-5,000)
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. |