WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 91957. Cal 45-70. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, slightly altered half nickel front sight and 1000 yd rifle ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced about 1894 when the west was still fairly wild and hunting was a way of life. The firearms of that era usually saw continuous hard service under adverse conditions, often with little or no maintenance. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 80% blue/brown patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Magazine tube retains about 90% dulling orig blue. Receiver shows about 25-30% blue in sheltered areas having been cleaned a long time ago. Top & bottom tangs are a gray/brown patina. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors as does the buttplate. Stock has a bruise by the top tang otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and shows an old refinish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Would make a fine cowboy action shooter. 51570-4 (4,500-5,500) – Lot 1076

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WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 103290. Cal 45-90. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, bead sporting front sight and a replacement semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1895 when hunting was a way of life across America. This cartridge was capable of taking the largest and most dangerous North American big game up to and including the largest Bears. Arms of that era with color case hardened receivers are rarely found with high orig finish. Exposure to the ultraviolet rays of sunlight rapidly fades those colors leaving a silver patina. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue with only sharp muzzle end edge wear. Receiver retains 70-75% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas on the sides, faded over the top & bottom. Top & bottom tangs show very bright case colors. Hammer retains dark case colors, as does the lever on the sides. Forend cap retains 60-70% faded case colors and the buttplate is a silver patina. Wood is sound and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright, shiny bore. Would make an outstanding shooter. 51460-5 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1077

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 49202. Cal 45-90. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal 45-90 with oct bbl, plain trigger. Received in the warehouse November 18, 1890 and shipped April 18, 1891 with 7 other Models 1886 to order number 34141. Also accompanied by a full orig box of Winchester 45-90-300 ammunition. Box has a green & black label with square corners and has patent date of Dec 14 1886. Ammunition is original with soft point bullets. Given the large order it seems likely that these rifles were ordered for a ranch, mine, bank or rail security. In either case they would have seen hard service probably with limited maintenance. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with sharp edge & muzzle end wear. Magazine tube retains about 90% orig finish turning dull & plum colored. Receiver retains about 60-70% orig case colors, strong on the sides turned silver on the belly. Hammer retains bright case colors and the lever fading case colors on the sides turned silver elsewhere. Forend cap retains smoky case colors and the buttplate has turned silver. Wood is sound with numerous light nicks & scratches and shows a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Box has 3 open edges and shows worn edges with moderate staining and some minor losses to the label. Ammunition is crisp & clean showing light oxidation. 51570-3 JRL (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1078

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WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 28903. Cal 40-65. Early deluxe ’86 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, sporting front sight, missing its bead and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with about “XX” fancy grain American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock with ebony inlay & smooth steel shotgun buttplate. Left side of lower tang under the wood is marked with the assembly number “890”, “XX” & an “S”. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock and partially in the inside toe of buttplate along with an “S”. This rifle was produced in about 1889 when the west was still very wild with outlaws & Indians and carrying a firearm was expected. Rifles of that era usually saw very hard service on horseback or in a wagon box under very adverse conditions usually with limited or no maintenance. It is very likely that this rifle belonged to a westerner who used it on a regular basis. CONDITION: About good, all matching. Bbl retains about 70% of a plummy blue/brown patina with strong blue in sheltered areas. Magazine tube retains about 80% thinning orig blue turning a little plum. Receiver, lever & buttplate are a mottled silver/brown patina. Hammer retains traces of case colors. Top tang screw is missing as is the tang sight plug screw. Wood is sound with numerous light nicks & scratches. Buttstock retains about 70% orig varnish with the balance stained dark from handling. Forearm retains traces of orig finish being mostly dark stain. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some light orange peel pitting. 51165-3 JRL (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1079

*WINCHESTER EXTRA LIGHT WEIGHT MODEL 1886 SEMI DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 136199A. Cal 45-90. Fine light weight ’86 with 24″ extra light tapered rnd bbl, 5-rd magazine, pedestal mounted Lyman ivory bead front sight & flat top rear sight. Mounted with straight grain American walnut that has I-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of buttstock is inlaid with a small 1/2″ compass. This rifle was produced about 1905 and almost certainly was a north woods hunting rifle for Moose & Bear. This cartridge was certainly capable of taking any North American big game up to and including the largest Bears. Those rifles of that era usually saw very hard service.Accompanied with factory letter indicating the following. Rifle, 45/90 24 inch barrel plain trigger checkered pistol grip checkered stock Lyman semi Jack sight front and rear 1/2 magazine Extra light shotgun butt. Received in warehouse April 7 1906 and shipped April 17 1906 to order number 47546. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue with a couple of thin spots showing wear over the chamber area carry point. Magazine tube retains about 98% orig blue. Receiver retains 88-90% orig blue, strong on the sides, thinning over the top and bottom. Hammer retains bright case colors and the lever bright case colors on the left side with the balance fading to silver. Buttstock has a few light nicks & scratches and a series of dings in left side of wrist otherwise wood is sound and retains most of its orig oil finish showing wear on the forearm at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 51565-2 JRL (4,000-7,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1080

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WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 53928. Cal 45-90. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight with nickel silver blade, slot blank in the rear seat and a Lyman number 45 receiver sight with windage adjustment and duplex aperature. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Top of the comb has 3 cut marks apparently for something taken with this rifle, whether it be Indians, outlaws or simply wild game is lost to history. Rifles such as this were a working mans tool and usually saw extreme hard service. This rifle was produced about 1891 and likely was someone’s prized hunting rifle and/or a home defense weapon. It also could have been a lawman’s or outlaw’s companion. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% strong orig blue showing light sharp edge wear and muzzle end wear with a couple of small chemical spots on the magazine tube. Receiver retains 65-70% orig case colors, bright on the left side fading on the right side, stronger in sheltered areas and turned silver on the belly. Hammer retains bright case colors on the sides & near edge. Lever retains traces of faded case colors. Buttplate & forend cap have turned silver. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches with the buttstock retaining about 50-60% orig finish and the forearm a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 51165-4 JRL (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1081

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*SCARCE EXTRA LIGHT WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 133572. Cal 33 WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24″ tapered, rnd extra light bbl with a scarce feature of a full magazine. It has pedestal mounted Lyman front sight & altered semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. This rifle is additionally unusual with the crescent buttplate. The 33 WCF cartridge utilized the large 50-110 case neck down to cal 33 which resulted in a formidable high velocity cartridge suitable for any North American big game including Moose, Elk & even the largest Bears. The resulting recoil of this large cartridge was equally formidable and shooting one with a crescent buttplate was tantamount to inviting a severely bruised shoulder and a bloody nose. Most of these rifles were sold with shotgun buttplates.Accompanied by a factory letter indicating that was shipped as Rifle 33 Cal, round barrel, plain trigger, full magazine, rifle butt and received in warehouse March 25, 1905 and shipped May 25 1905 to order number 11812. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 97-98% strong orig blue with a few small nicks on the left side and some slight discoloration on right side near the muzzle. Magazine tube retains about 98% orig blue with a few small nicks and some muzzle end wear. Receiver retains 93-95% orig blue, strong on the sides and over the top showing edge wear with a few small scratches and light thinning on the bottom front edge at the carry point. Hammer retains virtually all its orig case colors, turned a little dark. Lever retains strong case colors on the sides and in sheltered areas. Buttplate is a silver patina. Wood is sound with light handling & use nicks & scratches with the buttstock retaining 95-96% orig finish. Forearm retains about 90% orig finish showing wear on the bottom rear at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 51565-4 JRL (3,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 1082

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*RARE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 DELUXE TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 630133. Cal 32 WCF (32-20). Very rare engraved deluxe ’92 rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, take down with sporting front sight and semi-buck horn rear sight. Mounted with beautifully figured center crotch flame grain American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm & capped pistol grip stock that has Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “809” along with 2 other assembly numbers that have been defaced, signifying that this rifle had been returned to the factory for alterations, repairs or additions. It was during one of these returns that the wood was apparently refinished. In addition to the 3 assembly numbers the lower tang is also marked “RX”. Matching “809” assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Receiver is beautifully engraved in a modified number 9 pattern which consists of the round vignette of a standing Bighorn Ram on the left side and a running bull Elk on the right side, both with nicely detailed backgrounds. The remainder of the receiver is covered in Nimschke style heavy, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with fine stippled background. The receiver is outlined with a variety of border patterns. Matching pattern engraving extends over top of receiver, top tang, bottom of receiver, 5 flats of the bbl over the chamber area and forend cap. Take down bbl extension is engraved in a continuous snake & dot pattern. Very few Model 1892 rifles are found in deluxe configuration and of those extremely few are engraved. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear. Receiver retains 60-70% orig blue, strong & bright on left side and in sheltered areas on the bottom with the right side thinning orig blue. Hammer retains dark case colors and the lever about 50% orig blue. Take down bbl extension and forend cap are gray patina. Wood is sound with light nicks & dings and retains most of a factory restored piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 51552-2 JRL (25,000-35,000) C&R – Lot 1083

*WONDERFUL HISTORIC WINCHESTER 1892 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE FROM FAMED EXHIBITION SHOOTER T.H.FORD OF BUFFALO BILL WILD WEST SHOW FAME.

SN 262395. Cal 32Wcf Bbl smooth bore 24″ Oct Pistol grip deluxe XX checkered stocks with hard rubber shotgun butt and full silver plate finish.Barrel has 2 line address rolled in front of rear sight and cal marking at chamber.Front sight is the Sheard type by Marbles with sporting type slide adjustable rear.Receiver is marked Model 1892 over Winchester trademark on tang.Traditional Winchester proofs on receiver bridge and barrel chamber .Serial number on balance point of receiver bottom. Assembly number 20946 is stamped on lower tang followed by XX and R under wood line. Upper tang mortise of butt stock also shows no.2046 butt plate is not marked.This rifle is accompanied by a Cody Museum letter showing date of shipment as 04,29,1905.Letter verifies configuration as Full Silver finish Deluxe rifle 32 Smooth bore with hard rubber shotgun butt plate.This rifle is accompanied with an affidavit by Lydia Harris Granddaughter of Thomas M Pringle and that this rifle mentioned by serial number was his personal gun that he used in exhibition shooting.Also with this rifle is a large lot of pictures of the shooter as well as a Winchester Arms Collectors Assn award for best single weapon display of 2012.Winchester 1892 Deluxe rifles are very scarce and the ultra rarity of Smooth bore and factory Silver plate finish would make this rifle the centerpiece of any Winchester or Western Americana Collection, CONDITION: Very Fine.Bbl retains over 90% of original silver plate finish turning a pleasant black tarnished finish.Barrel marks are deep and distinguished.Bore is slightly frosted but clean.Magazine tube retains most tarnished silver plate with some finish loss at muzzle end and at band.Receiver retains over 80% silver finish that has turned black tarnish on left side and around trigger and bolt and around hammer. Right side of receiver has a speckled appearance.Silver finish on lever hammer and bolt have turned a pleasant black tarnish.Deluxe piano varnish stocks are very fine as having an additional coat of finish applied at some earlier time.A very minute sliver of wood is absent at confluence of receiver and top right corner of stock.Numerous very small period bruises and small scratches are evident but is very fine overall .Hard rubber shotgun butt plate is excellent.Truly an exceptional model 1892 Deluxe rifle with factory documentation. 51479-2 TDW (9,000-14,000) C&R – Lot 1084

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*LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 854697. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman sporting front sight and flat top rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, very nicely figured, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced about 1918 when hunting was still a way of life. This rifle very likely would have been intended for someones hunting rifle or possibly owned by a law enforcement officer. Very few standard grade ’92 rifles are ever encountered with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 99% crisp orig blue. Receiver retains about 98% crisp orig blue with some minor flaking and a scratch in the left side. Lever, hammer & buttplate also retain about 99% crisp orig blue with some minor spotting on the buttplate tang & heel. Forend cap retains about 93-95% crisp orig blue with the losses from flaking. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, shows no evidence of ever having been fired. 51460-6 JRL (5,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 1085

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SEMI-DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 637355. Cal. 25-20 WCF. Fine semi-deluxe rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Left top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884.”, with cal. marking “25-20 W.C.F.” near the receiver and Winchester proof mark on top flat & front ring of receiver. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with I-style checkered forearm & capped pistol grip stock that has Winchester embossed hard rubber grip cap & buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with assembly number “800” and “X”. Top tang channel of buttstock is marked with assembly number “1979”, which indicates at some time in the past the wood has been changed. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 93-95% orig blue showing sharp edge wear and a couple of rub marks. Receiver retains 95% orig blue showing sharp edge wear, thinning on bottom and blending with brown patina, normal handling marks with some fine scratches and a couple of small dings over the top. Hammer retains dark orig case colors. Lever retains orig case colors blending with gray patina. Wood is sound with a gouge in the left wrist showing moderate wear to the checkering with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig finish with some minor touch up on left side of buttstock at the buttplate. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 51688-2 JRL (5,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 1086

*WINCHESTER MODEL 92 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 993307. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Standard carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine, square base front sight with blued steel blade and standard 2000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and carbine buttplate. This late carbine has the last style bbl marking and top tang marking with blued lever, hammer and buttplate. This carbine was produced in about 1928 in an era where real cowboys still rode the range with a carbine in the saddle scabbard and the Model 92 carbines were still very popular at that time. Those carbines are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% crisp orig factory blue. Receiver retains 88-90% bright orig blue with sharp edge & high point wear with some light scratches and a halo from the saddle ring. Lever & hammer retain most of their orig blue and the buttplate about 50% thinning blue. Forearm has a scratch on the left side at the barrel band which is commonly seen on these rifles, otherwise wood is sound and retains virtually all its original factory old finish. Forearm may have had a light coating of finish applied. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, shows very little use. 51762-4 JRL (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1087

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 999435. Cal. 25-20 WCF. Standard grade carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine with rifle style band, square base front sight and 2000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. This 1930 produced carbine very likely would have been used by a young man or woman as a small game hunting rifle. Those rifles usually saw hard service with very little maintenance. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall the metal retains about 99% of a factory style restored finish with bright Winchester style blue showing only faint muzzle end and sharp edge wear with a couple of small scratches on the receiver. The wood appears to be new factory replacements with factory style varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 51079-5 (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1088

*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 842522. Cal 25-20. Standard carbine with 20″ bbl, full magazine with 1 band & forearm band, square base front sight with blued steel blade and 2000 yard carbine ladder rear sight. Bbl has standard late markings. Receiver has a staple & ring in the left side. Mounted with nicely figured gumwood with straight stock and carbine buttplate. This 1927 carbine has blued lever, hammer & buttplate. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 98-99% crisp, original factory blue with about 99% blue on the magazine band. Forearm band retains about 80-85% blue, mostly from flaking. Receiver retains about 92-93% glossy orig blue with the losses from slight sharp edge wear and a couple small spots of flaking with a few light scratches on the right side and a saddle ring halo on the left side. Lever & hammer retain virtually all of their orig blue. Buttplate retains 97-98% orig blue showing wear only on the heel. Stock has a couple small nicks & dings with a deep scratch on the right side of wrist and another on the forearm from someone removing the forearm band, otherwise wood is sound and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. May not have ever been fired. 51762-3 JRL (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1089

*WINCHESTER MODEL 53 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 3321. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 22″ extra light tapered rnd bbl, takedown, 6-shot magazine, pedestal mounted Lyman gold bead sporting front sight and flat top rear sight. Bbl markings are standard for the Model 53. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock & serrated shotgun buttplate. According to The Winchester Book, Madis there were 24,916 of these light weight, handy little rifles produced 1924-1932. The early production of this model was serialized in the 1892 series, however in short order the model had its own serial range. This rifle was produced in 3 calibers in both standard & takedown configuration with the takedown feature a special order. According to the reference publication the cal 25-20 was standard for this model and that cal along with the 32-20 outsold the 44-40. A few special order rifles were also produced in 218 Bee. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig blue and the forend cap 95-96% orig blue. Receiver retains 60-70% orig blue, strong on the sides and over the top with the bottom front sides & belly of the receiver flaked, not worn to a medium patina. The takedown bbl extension is flaked to a medium patina. Lever & hammer retain most of their orig factory blue showing only sharp edge wear. Both tangs retain most of their orig blue. Forearm has about 1/2″ crack at the left rear edge, otherwise wood is sound and retains virtually all of its orig finish, possibly with some lightly added finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore shows little evidence of use. 51565-3 JRL (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1090

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 55 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1020138. Cal 30 WCF (30-30). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ tapered light weight rnd bbl, 1/2 magazine, front sight with Lyman gold bead insert and flat top rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock that has fluted comb and serrated steel shotgun buttplate. The Model 55 was a continuation of the Model ’94 which was discontinued in 1924. There were approximately 20,500 Models 55 produced 1924-1935. The earliest rifles had their own serial range but after about 1926 or early 1927 serial numbers for the Model 55 was merged with the Model ’94. This rifle was produced in 1927 at a time when subsistence hunting was a way of life throughout the United States. The Model 55 was extremely popular in the north woods and northeast United States. They usually saw very hard service and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% strong orig blue with some minor thin spots about mid-point. Receiver retains about 75% bright orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Takedown bbl extension is a blue/brown patina. Hammer retains most of its orig blue and the lever about 50% blue, mostly on the sides. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine factory-style restored finish on the buttstock. Forearm has a few light nicks & scratches and retains about 98% orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very litte. 51565-5 JRL (3,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1091

*EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED, JOHN ULRICH SIGNED SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 266180. Cal. 32WS. Very rare Winchester with tapered 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Beach patent gold plated combination folding front sight, Winchester graduated tangent rear sight & Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with 3-4X center crotch, flame grain American walnut with “D” carved forearm & capped pistol grip stock with crescent shaped buttplate. Receiver is wonderfully engraved by John Ulrich and signed on the bottom tang. Engraving is nearly full coverage on the receiver in #4 pattern which consists of the very large vignette of a hunter shooting from behind a tree in the background and a dying bull elk and a wounded bull elk in the foreground. Right side has the smaller vignette of a grizzly bear on a rocky promontory. Both vignettes are surrounded by extremely well detailed foliate arabesque patterns with fine shaded background. Top of the left vignette has multiple borders and the right side is surrounded on 3 edges with latchhook borders. Engraving extends over the top of the receiver, onto the top tang, bottom edges of the receiver, floorplate, lever & hammer. Bbl extension and about 1″ of the bbl are engraved to match. Rear edges of the receiver, front edge of bbl extension, over chamber area of the bbl edges of floorplate and forend cap have fine gold wire inlay. Top of buttplate has matching engraving with gold wire inlay. Screw heads, most unusually, are all engraved, including those on tang sight. Accompanied by a Cody Firearm’s Museum records office work sheet which identifies this rifle in Cal. 32WS with oct bbl, plain trigger, fancy pistol grip stock, graduated peep and Beach sights, takedown, “D” carved and engraved $24.00. Received in warehouse December 23, 1905 and shipped same day to order number 37912. Pg 172 of Winchester Engraving, R. L. Wilson pictures two other Model ’94 rifles both of which are identically engraved, one of which has identical gold wire inlay. One is SN 222901 and the other is SN 308993. Engraved Winchesters in and of themselves are rare. Very highly engraved arms are even more rare. Add in the engraver’s signature & the very rare gold inlays, rare Cal. and rarely seen 1901 patented graduated sight which George Madis states on pg 432 of The Winchester Book “made specially for Model 94 rifles chambering the smokeless high velocity loads, this type of sight will be seen occasionally on the Model 94”, and it becomes incredibly rare. Couple that with exceptional high condition and this example is off the charts rare. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Overall, the metal retains about 97-98% crisp orig factory finish with only light sharp edge wear and on bottom of receiver and lower tang area thinning to plum. Lever and hammer retain bright case colors, some muted with light staining. Stocks are sound and crisp retaining sharp checkering and virtually all their orig piano varnish finish with minor cosmetic nicks and scratches. Buttplate retains muted case colors with moderate pitting at heel and toe, the only significant defect in condition noted. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore, may have been fired but if so very little. 50832-3 JS (80,000-120,000) C&R – Lot 1092

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*RARE SPECIAL ORDER CONRAD ULRICH ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LIGHTWEIGHT EXTRA FINE CONDITION RIFLE.

SN 157393. Cal. 32-40. Beautiful engraved ’94 with 24-1/4″ oct to rnd extra-light bbl with pedestal mounted King, mirrored, red ivory bead front sight, flat top rear sight and a locking Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with very highly figured flame grain American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is stamped with the assembly number “15845”, “XX” and “OFR”. The matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock along with “94”. Receiver is beautifully engraved by Conrad Ulrich in style “9” with the rnd vignette of a running whitetail buck in a field scene on left side and the vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a field scene on the right side, all surrounded by light patterns of foliate arabesque engraving and snake & dot borders. Top & bottom of receiver, top tang & forend cap are engraved to match. Engraving patterns extend over all the exposed flats of bbl over chamber area. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter and a copy of the shipping record which identify this rifle in caliber 32-40 with 24″ nickel steel extra-light, half oct bbl, half magazine, checkered stock with pistol grip and shotgun butt with rubber buttplate, sporting rear, Lyman front & flattop sights, shotgun butt with rubber buttplate and oil finish, received in warehouse Nov. 25, 1903 and shipped Nov. 27, 1903 to Order #204134. Factory letter also states “Engraved $4.00, Style 9” confirming factory ordered engraving. PROVENANCE: Ex-Wes Adams Collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with a couple of small cleaned spots on upper rnd section which shows spots of pinprick pitting. Octagonal section has light sharp edge wear; receiver retains 95-97% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear, some minor pinpricks of pitting on left side and thinning to the top rear edges, turned a little plum; hammer retains bright case colors, moderately faded on top edge; sides of lever & sheltered areas retain bright case colors, faded on outer faces; wood is sound with a very few, very minor nicks & scratches and retains about all of its strong orig oil finish. Sights also matching, extremely fine condition with finish in front. King patented sight retains “certifiable antique ivory” red dyed bead. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 50412-4 (40,000-60,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1093

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*SCARCE STOKES ENGRAVED DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 566546. Cal 30 WCF (30-30). Fine deluxe rifle with 26″ tapered rnd bbl, full magazine, sporting front sight with screw and 3 leaf express rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, about 2-3X center crotch flame grain American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and straight stock that has Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “360” and left side of upper tang is marked with the assembly number “181”. Top tang channel of the buttstock has the assembly “360” along with the assembly number “181” which has been defaced. There is another number that appears to be “5722” which has also been defaced. Receiver is engraved by Angelo Stokes in what appears to be a modified number 4 pattern which consists of the large vignette of a standing white tail buck and feeding doe in a forest scene on the left side and a standing mule deer buck on the right side. Both vignettes are surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with large engraved brackets at each end of the panels. Each end of the receiver on both sides is engraved with a coarse border and a fine chip border around the front & rear edges. Take down bbl extension, top tang and forend cap are engraved to match. Top & bottom of the receiver are also engraved to match with the unusual extra of a fully engraved trigger plate. Note that the Winchester proof mark on the bbl & cal marking are offset to the left side to accommodate the engraving. This rifle is pictured in black & white on page 327 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson. The photographs are 1/2 page and have the notation “Model 1894 .30 WCF RD. Take Down Fancy Checkered Stock Oil Finish S.B. RUB. BP. Engraved by Stokes $40.00 list” along with the matching SN. This rifle was produced about 1911, early in Mr. Stokes career engraving for Winchester. Almost certainly it was a special order for someone of high importance or intended as a hunting rifle for someone of considerable wealth. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 98-99% strong factory blue and the magazine tube about 95-97% factory blue turning a little plum color. Receiver and take down bbl extension retain about 98% strong restored factory blue. Lever & hammer retain brilliant case colors, fading on outer faces of lever. Wood is sound and shows about all of its restored factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Undoubtedly this rifle was returned to the factory at least once and probably twice during which it had the finish restored and possibly the bbl replaced as the engraving on the bbl appears to be by a different hand. 51552-3 JRL (15,000-25,000) C&R – Lot 1094

*FINE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 214877. Cal 32 WS (32 SPCL). Beautiful deluxe ’94 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman ivory bead sporting front sight, Winchester special smokeless rear sight and Lyman tang sight with duplex aperture. Receiver has close-coupled double-set triggers. Mounted with about 2 X beautiful, center crotch flame grain American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate. The lower tang, under the wood is unmarked and the rear face of the buttstock has the SN “18230” which indicates that this buttstock was changed from the orig during its working life. This rifle was produced about 1901 when hunting and use of a rifle was a daily way of life. Firearms of that era usually saw hard service under extreme circumstances, often with little to no maintenance and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Given that the case colors on the lever, hammer & buttplate remain strong & bright it is apparent that this rifle saw very little outdoor activity. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Records Office worksheet which identifies this rifle in caliber 32 WS with oct bbl, set trigger, fancy checkered stock and Lyman front & rear sights received in warehouse March 23, 1904 and shipped the next day to order #224987 Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl, magazine tube & receiver retain 99% plus crisp orig factory finish with bright fire blue on the loading gate. Lever & hammer retain brilliant case colors, very slightly faded on outer face of lever finger loop. Buttplate retains virtually all of its orig, lightly faded case colors. Wood is sound with a very few, scattered very light handling & storage nicks & scratches and overall retains virtually all of its factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired but if so very little. 51687-6 (15,000-25,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1095

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STUNNING WINCHESTER MODEL 94 DELUXE TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 19673. Cal. 30 WCF. 26″ rnd bbl, full mag take down, Lyman gold bead front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Top of bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.”,adjacent take down ring “30W.C.F.” Standard receiver with close coupled dbl set triggers, tang mounted lockable peep sight. Mounted with “XXX” quality walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, crescent steel buttplate, sling eye, 3″ from toe with hook swivel, “H” style checkered forend, nosecap with sling eye, hook swivel, and vintage adjustable strap. Inspection of lower tang reveals Assembly No. 3631XXX, this matching No. can be found in back of stock, and inside toe of buttplate. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum Fact sheet, identifying as 30 cal. rifle, rnd bbl, set triggers, checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman front and blank in rear seat, received in warehouse August 16, 1897, shipped from warehouse August 16, 1897 on Order No. 12545. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 95-97% orig blue, with minor muzzle wear, typical minor nicks & dings, faint rub mark on mag tube from take down. Receiver retains 90% orig blue, thinning across bottom and sharp edges, a few minor handling marks, and shows the orig filing marks. Stock is sound with minor nicks & dings, typical handling marks and retains most of its deluxe factory finish. Buttplate shows thinning orig case colors, blending with silver patina. Forend is sound, with good checkering, minor nicks & dings and light scratches, and retains most of it fine deluxe factory finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 51579-1 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1096

EXTREMELY RARE MODEL 1894 TRAPPER CARBINE WITH 18″ BARREL, BUTTON MAGAZINE AND NO SADDLE RING.

SN 119046. Cal. 30WCF. 18″ bbl. Half magazine. Blue finish. Lyman 3-leaf rear sight. Straight grain American walnut stocks with carbine butt. No saddle ring mounted on receiver. Accompanying this rifle is a copy of a magazine article written by the consignor, Mr. Rick Hill, describing his purchase of this rifle and his research, which confirmed that there are only twelve letterable 18″ Model 1894 Carbines. In the article, which pictures this exact carbine, there is also a copy of a Winchester Museum letter pictured in the article, written to Mr. Hill in 2010 confirming all the features of this extremely rare and desirable Model 1894 Winchester carbine. PROVENANCE: Rick Hill Collection. CONDITION: Fine for this model. Bbl retains 60-70% blue finish with sharp markings. Lyman sight is very good. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver retains 50-60% orig blue blending into a plumb-brown patina. Screws are unmolested. Tang and cal marks are sharp. Hammer and lever show traces of case color in protected areas. Stocks are about fine and full size, with only a few dents and scratches overall. Forend is the proper short length. “G. Mazepa” is lightly scratched into the stock at the right wrist, probably the name of a former owner. Buttplate and bbl band are a smooth gray-brown patina. This is possibly a once in a lifetime chance to purchase an extremely rare trapper model 94 carbine with an 18″ bbl, button magazine, and no saddle ring. 51391-1 (12,000-14,000) – Lot 1097

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*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SPECIAL ORDER TAKEDOWN DELUXE LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

SN 239499. Cal 30 WCF (30-30). Rare deluxe ’94 with special order 22″ oct to rnd bbl, 5-rd magazine, takedown, pedestal mounted Lyman express gold bead front sight, 3 leaf platinum line express rear sight & Lyman tang sight with duplex aperture. Mounted with 2-3X American walnut with “H” style checkered 8-3/8″ forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “20023”, “XX” and “OHR”. Lower tang also is marked on the left side with 3 hand scratched initials “KKK”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. This rifle was produced about 1902 and very likely was someone’s prized hunting rifle. Given its compact size it was easily transportable but yet still a formidable north woods hunting rifle. Accompanied by a factory letter verifying the following.Rifle 30 cal, 22 1/2 inch barrel Plain trigger, checkered stock,pistol grip,Lyman front and rear sights,1/2 magazine, shotgun butt, take down, extra light, oil finish and received in warehouse Dec 7 1904 and shipped Dec 8 1904 to order number T115639. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% orig blue showing faint sharp edge wear and some thinning over the chamber area at the carry point. Takedown bbl extension retains about 40% thin orig blue with the balance worn to silver. Receiver retains 60-65% orig blue strong on the sides, thin over the receiver ring and turned silver on the bottom. Top rear edges of the receiver are gray metal patina probably from chemical staining. Hammer retains strong case colors and the lever faded case colors on the sides turned silver on outer faces. Buttplate toe & adjacent toe of the stock are slightly chipped otherwise wood is sound with light nicks & scratches with the buttstock showing most of an old restored finish. Forearm shows wear over the rear 1/2 and retains about 50% orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore slightly frosty in the grooves. 51565-7 JRL (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1098

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SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 22999. Call 32-40. Antique standard grade ’94 with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine with combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman tang sight with large disc aperture. Receiver has close-coupled double-set triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, extra finish, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a full box of Winchester 32-40 ammunition. Box is 1-pc, red, blue & yellow with cartridges that have 165 grain soft point bullets. This rifle was produced in about 1895 when carrying and using a rifle was a daily way of life for most citizens. It is very likely that this rifle was someone’s prized hunting gun which saw limited service. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% crisp orig blue with a small ding and fine rub on the bbl. Receiver retains 96-97% crisp orig blue with slight sharp edge wear and a few small nicks & scratches. The take down bbl extension retains about 60% orig blue with the losses from flaking. Lever & hammer retain strong case colors, bright on sides of the lever and in sheltered areas. Buttplate retains about all of its orig case colors, moderately faded. Wood is sound and shows about all of an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. Box shows edge wear and reattached end flaps otherwise shows light soil. Ammunition is crisp & clean. 51570-7 JRL (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1099

*SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 211617. Cal 30 WCF (30-30). Special order takedown standard grade ’94 with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, full magazine, tall Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, 3 leaf platinum line express rear sight and locking Lyman tang sight with duplex aperture. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced about 1901 when hunting was a way of life and this rifle, with its lighter weight bbl & takedown feature almost certainly was someone’s north woods hunting rifle. Many such rifles also were carried to the western frontier for hunting safari’s during that same time frame. Accompanied by Factory letter indicating the following. Rifle 30 Caliber half octagon plain trigger takedown. Received in warehouse April 30 1904 and shipped July 9 1904 with 6 other arms to order number 112997. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-98% strong orig blue with only sharp edge & muzzle end wear with a few small nicks on the bbl. Forend cap retains about 95% orig blue and the takedown bbl extension retains about 98% orig blue. Receiver retains 88-90% orig blue showing sharp edge wear with the balance of the losses to flaking not wear. Hammer retains strong, bright case colors and the lever bright case colors on the sides and in sheltered areas. Buttplate retains smokey case colors, mostly turned silver. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and shows most of a fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore a little frosty in the grooves. 51565-1 JRL (3,500-5,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 1100

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