*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 269182. Cal. 38-55. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, 1/2 nickel front sight with screw and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by an empty box for Winchester 38-55 ammunition. Box has rnd corners with green & black top, front & end labels with smokeless yellow & black over label. This rifle was produced about 1901 and was undoubtedly someone’s prized hunting rifle and home defense weapon which saw very little use. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 95% crisp orig blue, stronger on the magazine tube. Receiver retains 92-94% orig blue, strong & bright on the sides thin over the top & bottom at the carry points. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors, turned silver on outer faces of lever. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and the buttstock retain about 95% strong orig finish. Forearm retains about 60% orig finish showing wear over the rear half. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some light orange peel pitting. Box shows light to moderate soil with some bug damage to the side and one end label, otherwise labels are intact. Box is sound. 51570-6 (3,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 1101

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SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKE-DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH HEISER CASE.

SN 90238. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight with screw & 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight. Mounted with extra finish, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle as a take-down in Cal. 30 with oct bbl & plain trigger, received in warehouse Sept 12, 1900 and shipped two days later to order number 70440. Additionally accompanied by an extremely well made, folding, soft-side take-down carrying case that has heavy leather handle and 3 straps with brass buckles. The back has a sewn on reinforcing strap that is marked with the Heiser cartouche on one end. The envelope style case folds open to expose a soft chocolate brown leather interior with 2 pockets for the bbl and buttstock receiver. The outer case is constructed of light brown, heavy belting leather. CONDITION: Rifle is very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 97-98% crisp orig blue with some minor spotting on the bbl. Forend cap retains about 97% strong orig blue and the bbl extension about 88-90% with the loss areas flaked to a medium patina. Receiver retains about 90% orig blue with a couple of areas of flaking around the top rear edges with some fine flaking on both sides. Bottom & top of the receiver retain crisp orig blue. Lever & hammer retain brilliant case colors, moderately faded on outer faces of lever. Buttplate retains about all of its orig case colors that are moderately faded. Buttstock has a repaired crack in the toe, otherwise wood is sound with a few light scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore shows very little use. Case is also crisp & clean with some slight crackling on the straps which are a little dry and need treating. 51672-1 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1102

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*FINE SEMI-DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 94 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 1005798. Cal 30 WCF (30-30). Fine semi deluxe rifle with 26″ tapered rnd bbl, full magazine, Lyman gold bead express front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and a Marbles self-elevating tang sight. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed American walnut with I-style checkered forearm & capped pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of upper tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “183” with matching assembly number on front face of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. This rifle was produced in 1927 at a time when hunting was a way of life and arms of that era usually saw hard service and are rarely today in high orig finish. The Model 55 was very popular in the deep woods of the northeast. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-98% strong orig blue with a few scattered spots of light surface etching. Receiver retains about 85-87% orig blue, strong but thinning on the sides, turned plum over the top and fading on the bottom. Hammer retains most of its orig blue & the lever about 50% thin orig blue. Buttplate & forend cap are brown patina. Wood is sound with a few scattered light nicks & scratches with the buttstock retaining about 96-97% strong orig varnish and the forearm about 90%. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 51565-6 JRL (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1103

*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 233361. Cal 32 WS (32 Special). Fine deluxe rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, Marbles Sheard gold bead front sight, and a replacement sheet metal rear sight. Receiver has 2 extra plugged holes from where apparently was mounted a Lyman Model ’21 receiver sight. Mounted with about “XX”, center crotch flame grain American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has checkered steel buttplate. Left side of the lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “19980, XX” and “CH”. Matching assembly number is also found inside top tang channel of buttstock. Buttplate is not numbered but is a perfect fit. This rifle was produced in 1901 and very likely was someone’s prized hunting rifle. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except buttplate as noted. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig blue with a few minor scattered spots of surface etching. Receiver retains about 80% thin orig blue turned silver over the top & bottom. Lever & hammer retain traces of orig case colors. Wood is sound and retains about all of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with sharp rifling. 51137-4 (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1104

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 282446. Cal. 32 WS. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, takedown, half-nickel front sight with screw and Winchester special smokeless rear sight for 32 Special cartridges. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced about 1903 and undoubtedly was someone’s prized hunting rifle. This style of ’94 and caliber were very popular in the north woods and northeast U.S. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear. Magazine tube retains 93-95% strong orig blue with wear at the front band from using the takedown feature. Forend cap retains about 50% thin orig blue and the takedown bbl extension about 70% thin blue. Receiver retains 75-80% orig blue, strong on the sides with light scratches, showing edge wear and thinning over the top & bottom. Top & bottom tangs are blue/gray patina. Lever & hammer retain faded case colors in sheltered areas. Buttplate is a mottled gray patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore frosty in the grooves. 51137-2 JRL (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 1105

VERY EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH 3-DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER.

SN 901. Cal 38-55. Standard grade second type rifle with 26″ rnd bbl, full magazine, replacement gold bead sporting front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight that has been filed flat. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock & crescent buttplate. The Model 1894 was Winchester’s first rifle designed for smokeless powder and the first production was only in 38-55 and 32-40 with various other calibers following in the ensuing years. These very early ’94s almost universally were sold onto the American frontier where they generally saw continuous hard service under extreme adverse conditions. CONDITION: Fair. Bbl & magazine tube retain traces of orig finish in the most sheltered areas being mostly a silver/gray patina with surface discoloration on the magazine tube. Receiver retains 50-60% thin orig blue on the sides and over the receiver ring with the bottom worn to silver. Lever, hammer, buttplate and forend cap are gray metal patina. Stock has a gouge in the left wrist and is missing a couple of slivers by the top tang otherwise it is sound with traces of orig finish, being mostly a dark oil stained patina. Forearm has a full length repaired crack with several deep gouges and shows extreme heavy wear with a dark oil stained patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with orange peel pitting. 51165-6 JRL (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1106

SCARCE FLAT SIDE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 3996. Cal 30 US (30-40 Krag). Beautiful early ’95 with 28″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted Lyman ivory bead sporting front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight that has been filed flat. Left side of receiver is mounted with a Lyman Model 21 receiver sight that has duplex aperture. Mounted with about 3 X American walnut with “H” style checkered, black insert, Schnable tip forearm and capped pistol grip stock with crescent buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “4043”, “XXX” and “OH”. Matching assembly number is also found on rear face of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Lever is early solid style with color case hardened trigger block. Flat side ’95s are scarce and those in deluxe configuration are very rare. 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, all matching. Bbl retains 98-99% strong orig blue and the receiver 95-96% glossy orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a few light scratches on the right side. Hammer retains most of its lightly to moderately faded orig case colors as does the trigger block. Lever retains about 90% orig blue and the cartridge box 88-90% strong orig blue. Top & bottom tangs retain most of their orig blue, a little dull near the tip of the top tang. Buttplate retains nearly all of its orig, moderately faded case colors. Wood is sound with a few light handling & storage nicks & scratches. Buttstock appears to have an old restored finish of factory quality. Forearm, slightly darker, retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 51606-4 (9,000-14,000) ESA – Lot 1107

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 DELUXE FLAT SIDE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 3841. Cal 30 US (30-40 Kreg). Beautiful Deluxe ’95 with 28″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted German silver Rocky Mountain front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, about 3-X flame grain American walnut with matching figure, “H” style checkered, black insert, Schnable tip forarm and capped pistol grip buttstock with Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly no. “3941” and “SOF”, “XXX” and “RB”. In addition there are the initials “J.P.P.”. Matching assembly no. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Left side of receiver has an extra drilled & tapped hole apparently for a Winchester Model 21 receiver sight which may or may not have ever been installed. The “J.P.P.” initials are for James P. Parker a factory inspector or supervisor who reportedly was involved with refinished firearms. There is no evidence that this rifle was ever refinished. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 99% crisp, orig factory blue with a very few scattered freckles over the chamber area. Receiver retains 97-98% glossy orig blue with a few scattered freckles on both sides and faint sharp edge wear. One of the lower screws on the left side of receiver has a halo from too large a screwdriver. Lever retains about 50% orig blue with the losses from flaking, not wear. Trigger plate retains brilliant case colors. Magazine box shows about 85% strong orig blue. Hammer retains brilliant case colors. Wood is sound with some slight heat crazing on the buttstock and a few very light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish with some minor dulling around the wrist. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore shows very little use if any. 51079-16 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 1108

FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 15365. Cal 30 US (30-40 Krag). Beautiful deluxe ’95 with 28″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted ivory bead front sight, Lyman 6-A 2-leaf folding rear sight and a Lyman 21 receiver sight with duplex aperture. Mounted with about 3-X center crotch flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered black insert Schnable tip forearm and straight stock with hard rubber Winchester embossed buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1898 and very likely would have been someones prized hunting rifle. 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 97-98% strong orig blue with one small ding on the edge of the muzzle. Receiver & receiver sight retain 96-97% glossy orig blue and the magazine box about 88-90% orig blue. Lever retains about 90% orig blue and the hammer most of its orig case colors, moderately faded. The trigger block retains brilliant case colors. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Shows very little evidence of ever having been fired. 51606-3 JRL (5,000-8,000) ESA – Lot 1109

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 TAKE-DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH HISTORY TO RENOWN ACTOR TOM SELLECK’S COLLECTION.

SN 418089. Cal. 30-06. Standard grade rifle with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal front sight with screw & flat top sporting rear sight. Rifle is take-down configuration and is mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with black insert, Schnable tip forearm & straight stock with crescent butt. This rifle was consigned by Mr. Selleck to the Julia Auction Company in 2005. Mr. Selleck was thinning down items surplus to his collection at that time. PROVENANCE: Tom Selleck Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, has been fired, but very little. Bbl retains 98-99% strong bright orig blue. Receiver retains 88-90% strong bright orig blue with a spot of flaking on the left side and fine flaking on the right side with a series of small chemical spots down the right side. Magazine box & lever retain about 95% strong, bright, orig blue while the buttplate is flaked to a light patina. Bbl extension retains traces of orig blue being mostly a medium brown patina. Lever & hammer retain strong bright blue. Wood is sound with usual light handling & storage marks with a small bruise on the forearm and retains most of its strong bright orig factory varnish showing some flaking on the forearm. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 51672-2 (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1110

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 78704. Cal 35 WCF. Standard grade rifle with 24″ tapered rnd bbl pedestal, mounted Lyman Sheard gold bead front sight, slot blank in the rear seat and a Lyman number 45 receiver sight with windage & duplex aperture. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut which includes black insert, Schnable tip forearm and straight stock with Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1915 and was undoubtedly someone’s prized hunting rifle. The 35 WCF cartridge was designed for hunting Moose and Elk and was capable of taking the largest North American big game such as Grizzly & Polar Bears. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 98% crisp orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear. Receiver retains about 88-90% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas with light surface rust on the right side, thinning over the top front edge. Magazine box & lever retain about 95% strong orig blue. Hammer retains strong case colors on the sides and rear edge. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 51165-5 JRL (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 1111

RARE DELUXE WINCHESTER HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 46225. Cal. 32-40. Very rare high wall with 30″ #3 weight oct to rnd bbl with windage adjustable globe front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight & rare Soule windage adjustable mid-range Vernier tang sight with 3″ staff. Wood is very highly figured, center crotch, flame grain 3-4X American walnut with black insert, Schnable tip “H” style checkered forearm & black insert pistol grip stock with heavy cheek piece & brass Swiss buttplate that was originally nickel finish. Receiver has sgl-set trigger. Left side & lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly No. “8888”, “XXX” & “SBC”. Matching assembly No. is also found in top tang channel of buttstock & inside toe of buttplate. The entire rifle has a heavy coating of old dried oil or wax. This rifle was produced about 1890. PROVENANCE: Pierre Renaud Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-97% strong bright orig blue with a small scrape on the bottom just forward of the forearm. Receiver retains virtually all of its orig case colors, slightly faded , brilliant elsewhere. Wood is sound with a series of small dings on the buttstock, otherwise retains most of its orig varnish with some slight staining around the wrist. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light to moderate pitting. 51672-3 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1112

VERY RARE AND EXTREMELY FINE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 114243. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Wonderful deluxe ’89 with 28″ oct bbl, full magazine with German silver Rocky Mountain front sight and long semi-buckhorn rear sight. Top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Left side of upper tang has matching SN which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside buttplate. Receiver is engraved in style-1 with the rnd vignette of a standing white tail buck in a forest scene on left side with light foliate arabesque patterns fore and aft with border of connected circles. Right side of frame is engraved in light foliate arabesque patterns with a shell pattern back of the loading gate opening. Side of bolt, top and bottom of frame and top tang are engraved to match with a rosette around the tang screw. Mounted with very nicely figured burl American walnut with Grade B checkering, a serpentine grip cap and crescent buttplate. Very few of this model had deluxe wood and extremely few were engraved, making this an extremely rare rifle. PROVENANCE: Ex-Wes Adams Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl, magazine tube and forend cap retain about 99% crisp, orig factory blue; receiver, lever and hammer retain virtually all of their orig factory case colors, brilliant on sides and top of receiver, slightly faded on bottom at carry point and outer face of lever; buttplate retains most of its orig case colors turned silvery; wood is sound with a few light nicks and scratches and retains most of its brilliant factory varnish finish; checkering shows very light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 50412-19 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 1113

EXTREMELY FINE RARE TAKEDOWN SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE “EXHIBITION GRADE” CONRAD ULRICH ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 131458. Cal. 32-20. Blue and color case hardened with 24″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine and Beech’s ivory bead combination front sight, a Lyman No. 6 2-leaf sight in rear seat and a large loop Lyman tang sight. Top of bbl is full length factory matted and has standard Marlin markings on top flat forward of rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured straight grain American walnut with “G” style checkering and pistol grip stock with serpentine grip and Marlin embossed hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is #3 engraved by Conrad Ulrich with the large oval vignette of a grazing bull elk in a forest scene on left side surrounded by wonderful foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Right side of receiver has nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and a foliate pattern back of the loading gate opening. Side of bolt, lever boss, bottom of receiver, takedown ring and forend cap are engraved to match. Top side flats and side flats of bbl are engraved in light arabesque patterns over chamber area as is the top tang which also has a flower blossom around tang screw. Top of receiver is engraved in various border patterns with light arabesque patterns and is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Left side of upper tang, under the wood is marked with matching SN. Top tang channel of buttstock is marked with the SN “131475”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as a takedown model in 32-20 caliber with 24″ half oct bbl, pistol grip and half magazine shipped on March 21, 1896. It was returned May 18, 1896, Dec. 5, 1896, Dec. 23, 1896, Jan. 26, 1901, Feb. 13, 1901 and Feb. 22, 1901. There is no indication as to what may have been done to this rifle during these many returns for repair but it is apparent that the stock was changed early on given the SN in the stock top tang channel is so close to the SN of this rifle. There is little doubt that the wood is factory installed. It has been noted by Marlin Scholars that the numerous factory returns noted in the factory letter were not for repair, but rather is indicative of a Factory Exhibition rifle’s history of display and subsequent return from various promotional events. This gun features special order extremely fine checkering (32 lines/sq.inch) which is also indicative of an exhibition gun. The takedown locking cam is the rare short flush-type locking cam as pictured on p. 671 in the Marlin Firearms Book by Brophy. PROVENANCE: Ex-Randy Gott Collection; Ex-Frank Kelley Collection; 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 plus. Overall retains 98-99% strong orig factory finish with bright strong blue on bbl and magazine tube with only light muzzle edge wear. Receiver, takedown ring, lever and hammer retain virtually all of their strong, bright factory case colors, slightly faded on takedown ring and top edge of hammer. Wood is sound with one or two very minor handling and storage nicks and scratches in the finish and overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with some minor crazing on left side of buttstock. Checkering shows very minor diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 50412-22 (30,000-50,000) ESA – Lot 1114

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*EXTREMELY RARE CONRAD ULRICH FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH EXTRAORDINARILY RARE BIRD’S EYE MAPLE STOCK INSCRIBED “D. M. HAZLETON” IN EXTREMELY FINE CONDITION.

SN 225353. Cal. 30-30. Spectacular Marlin rifle with 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, German silver front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight with large loop Lyman tang sight. Takedown locking cam has the medium length feature. Rifle is mounted with phenomenal rare beautifully grained bird’s eye maple with serpentine pistol grip buttstock and classic Marlin crescent steel buttplate. Buttstock is correctly numbered to gun. Receiver is engraved by Conrad Ulrich, though unsigned, which consists of the large oval vignette of a standing “Hartford” stag in a forest scene on left side and a grizzly bear over his kill in a forest scene on right side. These vignettes are surrounded by artistically empty decorative panels which are themselves surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background. Top left edge of receiver is factory inscribed in period script “D.M. Hazleton” and the top flat of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Engraving patterns extend over the top front of the receiver, back of hammer slot, bottom front of receiver, sides of lever and takedown ring with matching patterns on buttplate tang. Light engraved patterns also extend over the exposed flats of the bbl over chamber area. Side & rear end of bolt are engraved to match and there are various border patterns around the engraving. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle as a takedown in caliber 30-30 with 24″ oct bbl, shipped June 18, 1901. This is a typical Marlin letter which almost never mentions any extras. Dallas M. Hazleton (1878-1934) found spelled Hazelton or Hazleton passed the bar of New York in Gouverneur, NY in 1901, the year this gun was shipped. He went on to be an attorney and judge. Unfortunately neither work shop or order records for Marlins have never been found. According to the book Marlin Firearms, Brophy, bird’s eye maple stocks were special order but “The few examples of bird’s-eye maple observed indicate that this type of wood was not the choice of many sportsmen.” Birds eye maple may have not been popular among buyers or maybe it was just too expensive; regardless this is a stunning and rare maple stocked exquisitely engraved piece of art. PROVENANCE: Ex-Frank Kelley Collection; Ex-Wes Adams Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 98% strong orig factory blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and a very minor tiny nick or two. Receiver retains most of its orig case colors, moderately faded, stronger in sheltered areas especially on the left side. Lever retains strong case colors on sides and front recess with the balance fading to silver. Hammer retains strong bright case colors, faded to silver on top edge. Takedown ring & cam have silvered case colors as does the buttplate. Wood is sound with a few minor handling and use nicks and scratches and retains just about all of its orig factory varnish, slightly crazed on grip area and near the buttplate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 50412-23 (30,000-60,000) C&R – Lot 1115

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EXTREMELY RARE & IMPORTANT MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE RELIEF ENGRAVED WITH GOLD & PLATINUM INLAY.

SN 139494. Cal. 30-30. Fantastic, special order, takedown, deluxe engraved rifle with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, half nickel front sight & semi-buckhorn rear sight with Lyman loop tang sight with large disk. Manufactured February 18, 1897. Receiver is wonderfully semi-relief engraved in #10 patterns by Conrad Ulrich with large vignettes of a bull and cow elk in a very detailed woodland scene on left side and a very highly detailed bust of a grizzly bear on right side. Left side vignette has a fine gold rope border and right side vignette has a solid gold wire border. Both sides of receiver have large coverage grape leaf, berry & vine pattern engraving with an extremely fine shaded background. Both sides have Ulrich’s typical curlicue borders with larger feather style borders around top flats. Side of bolt is engraved with grape leaf and berries with a small rnd vignette that has a gold wire inlay. Sides of lever boss also have leaf & vine patterns. Front & rear edges of receiver have gold wire inlay with inlaid platinum wire on sides of hammer and with wire and curls in platinum over chamber area of bbl. Forend cap, sides of takedown ring and top front of receiver have fine arabesque pattern engraving & there is a platinum wire inlay around forend cap. Sides of lever and down top tang have light arabesque pattern engraving. Mounted with extremely beautiful burled walnut stock and pistol grip with serpentine grip cap, 12-3/4″ over the orig Marlin hard rubber buttplate. Stock and forend cap have sling eyes. This rifle is pictured on p. 347 of Steel Canvas, Wilson. Pattern #10 engravings with a combination of gold and platinum inlay are extremely rare and considered the highest form of decoration ever on an American manufactured firearm. PROVENANCE: Ex-Carl Press Collection; Ex-Clarence Parks Collection; Ex-Wes Adams Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl retains about 94-96% strong bright orig blue, slightly thinned & turning plum on rnd section & over chamber area. Magazine tube retains about all of its strong bright orig blue. Receiver retains about 80% orig case colors, mostly faded but strong & bright in sheltered areas. Lever retains about 50% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere. Hammer retains 75-80% strong orig case colors, mostly on sides. Wood is sound & retains about all of an extremely fine piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright shiny bore. 50412-16 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 1116

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*RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 198053. Cal. 38-55. Fine deluxe 1893 with 26″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with German silver Rocky Mountain front sight and Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very highly figured, flame and shell grain American walnut with C-style checkered forearm and serpentine pistol grip stock with crescent steel buttplate. Left side of upper tang is stamped with matching SN which number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Rifle is engraved Grade 1 which consists of the large vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a forest scene on left side with light foliate arabesque patterns and multiple borders. Right side of receiver, top & bottom of receiver & lever boss are engraved in light foliate arabesque patterns. All screws are gold plated. Accompanied by a Marlin Firearms Co. letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 38-55 with 26″ half oct bbl, half magazine, takedown, #1 engraved, “extra special”, “C” checkered stock & pistol grip, shipped Oct. 12, 1903. PROVENANCE: Ex-Tom Seymour Collection; Ex-Wes Adams Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with light thinning on each side of muzzle, light sharp edge wear on octagonal section with some scattered, very light surface discoloration; magazine tube retains dark blue in sheltered areas, turning plum on outer radius; receiver retains about 80% thinning orig blue, turned silver on bottom at carry point; hammer retains strong case colors and the lever strong case colors on sides and in sheltered areas, turned silver on outer faces; buttplate is a mottled silver/gray patina; hammer & tang screws retain strong gold wash on the heads, other screws retain traces of gold being mostly worn to nickel under-finish; wood is sound with normal nicks, dings and scratches with one deep scratch by the right toe and a small bruise on the forearm, otherwise is sound & retains most of its orig piano varnish finish; forearm retains about 80% strong orig piano varnish finish showing wear on bottom rear and moderate wear on checkering. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 50412-18 (10,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1117

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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE MARLIN MODEL 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 200137. Cal 30-30. Beautiful high original condition Marlin with 26″ tapered oct bbl, full magazine, silver bead sporting front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Bbl is marked “SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL” and top of receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. Top tang is marked “MODEL / 1893”. Receiver, lever, hammer, buttplate & takedown bbl extension are all color case hardened. Matching SN is found on left side of top tang under the wood, top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. While the Model 1893 was produced fairly prolifically, very few standard grade rifles survive today with high orig finish. These rifles were the “working man’s” tools and usually saw continuous hard service throughout most of their working life, most often under harsh conditions and with little maintenance. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% crisp orig blue with a small spot of pitting about mid-point on right side of bbl & magazine tube in the same area. Receiver and takedown extension retain virtually all of their orig case colors, brilliant on the receiver, slightly faded on the extension. Lever & hammer retain most of their case colors, bright on the hammer, a little dull on sides of lever and fading on outer faces. Buttplate retains smokey case colors. Top & bottom tangs also retain brilliant case colors. Stock has a scratch on the toe otherwise wood is sound with a few scattered nicks & scratches and overall retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired but if so very little. 51668-2 JRL (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1118

*FINE SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN D4122. Cal 30-30. Standard grade rifle with special order 26″ tapered oct bbl (standard was 24″), full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight with German silver blade and semi-buckhorn rear sight with adjustable insert. Mounted with uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Left side of upper tang is marked with matching SN which is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Marlin rifles were very popular for hunting and home defense from 1881 right to the present day. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% crisp orig blue. Receiver & bolt retain virtually all of their orig case colors, strong & bright with only light fading. Hammer retains about 90% orig blue and the lever strong, dark case colors on the sides, more faded on outer faces. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, shows little evidence of ever having been used. 51762-7 JRL (3,500-5,000) C&R – Lot 1119

HISTORIC 1892 MARLIN RIFLE FROM THOMAS PRINGLE, SHARPSHOOTER WITH BUFFALO BILL WILD WEST SHOW.

SN 123275. Cal. 22. 24″ half Rnd half Oct bbl. Blue and case color finish. Deluxe highly figured piano varnish checkered pistol grip stocks. Number 3 pattern engraved receiver and chamber. Ulrich style border with vignette of squirrel on left side of receiver surrounded by fern like scrolls with a dot punch background. Although not listed in letter, engraving is most definitely factory work. Bolt is line engraved with left receiver panel engraved in same fern like tight scrolls with traditional Ulrich style border. Receiver tang,forend cap and receiver bridge all engraved with matching scrolls line border accents. Bbl has 2 line Marlin address rolled in front of rear sight. Front sight is a fine blade. Rear sight is a unique pattern rearward tilted fixed style with a fine notch. Barrel is script engraved forward of address “Compliments of”. No cal marking on Bbl. Receiver tang marked MODEL 1892 and serial number on bottom of receiver at balance point. Piano finished stocks with Marlin “B” pattern checkering,traditional “S” style pistol grip and 2nd pattern Marlin hard rubber buttplate. Accompanying this rifle is a Cody Firearms Museum confirming date of shipment Oct 15 1895 and configuration however no mention of engraving is stated. After detailed examination it is the opinion of this cataloger that the engraving is 100% correct and is factory work as is the “Compliments of” inscription on the Bbl. This rifle is accompanied with a notarized affidavit from Lydia Harris dated December 31 1987, in which she states “she is the granddaughter of Thomas M. Pringle and that this rifle mentioned by serial number was his personal gun that he used in exhibition shooting. Mr. Pringle stated name was T.H.Ford. Numerous pictures and period correspondence accompany this rifle. CONDITION: Very fine Bbl retaining over 90% dull blue finish with slight finish loss at muzzle and crowns of Oct flats.Receiver has turned mostly a mottled chocolate patina with trace amounts of case colors in protected areas.Hammer and lever are constant with trace elements of case colors and balance a pleasant patina. Stocks are very fine with most all varnish finish remaining. Numerous period handling marks and typical bruises. Checkering is very fine with slight wear and several small areas of scratching in forearms and pistol grip areas. This appears to be period and consistent with use. 51479-1 TDW (7,000-11,000) – Lot 1120

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*FINE UPGRADED MARLIN MODEL ’97 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 284358. Cal 22. Standard rifle that has had deluxe wood added. Rifle has 24″ tapered oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight with German silver blade that has been re-staked into the slot and Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight with adjustable insert. Mounted with replacement tiger-striped American walnut with B-style checkered forearm and straight stock with “M.F.A. Co.” embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of upper tang, under the wood is marked with last 3-digits of matching SN. Top tang channel of buttstock is marked with the SN “276987”. These fine little rifles were produced in fairly large numbers (125,000) 1897-1917. This is a late production rifle with flat top receiver. Top tang is marked “MARLIN / MODEL ’97”. These little rifles were extremely popular for small game hunting & target shooting and are rarely found today with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, numbered as noted. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig blue with light sharp edge wear and a few scattered freckles of light surface rust. Magazine tube retains 98-99% strong orig blue with a few freckles of light surface rust. Receiver retains about 92-93% orig case colors, strong on the sides, fading on top & bottom edges. Hammer retains bright case colors and the lever strong case colors on the sides, fading on outer faces. Wood is sound with a series of creases on the right side of buttstock and a gouge in the comb with some small scrapes on the forearm and overall retains most of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some scattered light pitting. 51762-9 (3,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 1121

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE MARLIN MODEL 1889 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 66319. Cal 38 WCF (38-40). Beautiful deluxe Marlin 1889 with special order 28″ oct bbl, full magazine silver bead sporting front sight and Marlin semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with European walnut that has A-style checkered forearm & serpentine grip buttstock with crescent buttplate. Left side of upper tang, under the wood is marked with matching SN which is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 55,072 Model 1889s produced 1889-1899, of that total 18,635 were in caliber 38-40 and only 2,268 made with 28″ bbls. Extrapolating the numbers shows that only about 766 were in caliber 38-40 with 28″ bbls. The Model 1889 was Marlin’s first production of a side eject receiver which was a major deviation from all of the previous lever action repeaters, both Marlin & Winchester, which had top eject design. The side eject design made for a stronger receiver which also kept out dirt & debris making it less likely to have a jammed rifle. The Model 1888 and 1889 Marlin’s were direct competition for the venerable Winchester Model 1873 and were very popular both on the western frontier and the great forests of the north and northeast areas of the U.S. as well as into Canada. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl, magazine tube and forend cap retain about 98-99% crisp orig blue. Receiver retains about 93-95% strong orig blue with most of the losses on the left side from light cleaning and candy striping. Top of the receiver has a few light freckles of surface rust. Hammer retains dark case colors. Lever retains bright case colors on the sides, fading to gray on outer faces. Buttplate retains faded case colors with heavy pitting on the heel & toe. Wood is sound with a couple of minor dings and overall retains most of its bright orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 51762-6 JRL (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1122

*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SPECIAL ORDER MARLIN MODEL 1894 TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 347340. Cal 25-20. Beautiful deluxe Marlin with 24″ tapered oct bbl, full magazine, Lyman front sight, missing its bead, semi buckhorn rear sight and a locking Lyman tang sight with duplex aperture. Top flat of bbl is full length matted. The matting on the top flat of bbl has completely covered the address. Cal marking is on the top right flat by the rear sight. Receiver & lever are color case hardened. Receiver is beautifully engraved by Conrad Ulrich in number 5 style which consists of the large oval vignette of a standing Bull Elk & cow in a very detailed forest scene all surrounded by wonderful executed foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Border patterns are arrow heads and wavelets. Right side is engraved in matching foliate arabesque patterns and borders. Light engraving extends over the top side flats of the bbl chamber area. Matching foliate arabesque patterns are also found on the take down bbl extension, forend cap, top & bottom of the receiver and top tang. Mounted with very highly figured American walnut that is checkered in “C” style on the forearm and pistol grip. Buttplate is Marlin embossed hard rubber. Left side of upper tang & top tang channel of the buttstock are marked with matching SN to the rifle. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling swivels. This rifle appears to have been produced in about 1905 and likely was purchased for a lady or young man. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 98% crisp orig blue and the forend cap about 95%. Receiver retains 60-70% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas fading elsewhere. Take down bbl extension retains about 60% fading case colors and the lever about 40% case colors, strong on the left side. Hammer retains most of its orig blue. Wood is sound with a few light nicks and shows an old added finish on the buttstock with the forearm retaining most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 51457-1 JRL (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1123

*EXTREMELY RARE, ONE OF A KIND CASED MARLIN MODEL 1895 CENTENNIAL EDITION LEVER ACTION RIFLE MADE FOR THE 1995 SHOT SHOW AUCTION.

SN 1895. Cal 45-70. Exceptional modern Model 1895 Marlin with 24″ oct to rnd bbl, half magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight with German silver blade, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman tang sight. Mounted with extraordinary, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with fleur-de-lis carved and checkered forearm and serpentine grip buttstock that has crescent buttplate. Receiver, lever, hammer & fore end cap are fantastically engraved by the renowned Italian engraving company “Bottega C. Giovanelli” with the work apparently done by “E. Fatti”. The engraved items are all French grey finished with left side of receiver having the large vignette of a mountain meadow scene with raised gold bull Elk and 2 cows all executed in extraordinary detail. To the rear is a smaller vignette of a raised gold bull Moose in a very detailed forest scene also executed in extraordinary detail. Both vignettes are surrounded by fine inlaid gold wire. Bottom center of the left side has the small gold panel engraved with the Giovanelli information, to the right of which is the engravers signature. Bottom center of the left side has an engraved ribbon inlaid in gold “MARLIN FIREARMS CO 125th ANNIVERSARY”. Right side of the receiver has the small vignette of a raised gold depiction of the Marlin rider on a horse in a detailed prairie scene. Bottom of the right side is engraved with a ribbon inlaid in gold “MODEL 1895 100th ANNIVERSARY”. Right front side of the receiver is engraved with a small scroll inlaid in gold “Ser. / No. / 1895”. Top of the receiver is engraved with a small ribbon inlaid in gold “MARLIN SAFETY”. The entire remaining surface of the receiver, lever, hammer and fore end cap are relief engraved in extraordinary, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with very fine shaded background. The bbl, magazine tube and buttplate are finished in royal blue. Bbl has inlaid gold bands at each end. Screw heads are all engraved except the 2 receiver sight filler screws. Accompanied by its orig burgundy velvet lined walnut casing with brass latches and French fitted in the bottom for the rifle. Inside the lid is inlaid with a brass plaque which is inscribed “1995 SHOT SHOW / AUCTION GUN / JAN. 19-22. 1995 / MARLIN MODEL 1895 SS / CAL. 45/70 GOV’T. / SER. NO. 1895”. CONDITION: New & unfired retaining all of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. Case is equally new. 51505-2 JRL (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1124

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Revised: 3/22/2017

Please Note: Good News! This unique cased rifle was formerly in the world renowned collection of Ambassador Miguel Mujica Galle, founder of the Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World Museum in Lima, Peru. The cased Whitney Kennedy is illustrated in early editions of the museum catalog.

EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED CASED EXHIBITION QUALITY WHITNEY KENNEDY DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH LOADING TOOL, BOWIE KNIFE AND AMMO IN CASE.

SN O564. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Beautiful deluxe rifle with nickel trim. It has 28″ extra length rnd bbl, full magazine, gold washed Beaches combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and a Winchester Model 1873 sporting tang sight with 4″ staff. Lever, forend cap, magazine band and buttplate are nickel finished. Mounted with very highly figured American walnut with checkered forearm and straight stock with crescent buttplate that has a trap. Bottom of the stock has a factory nickel finish sling swivel marked with patent date. Serial number was observed on the bottom tang, left side of top tang, under the wood, left side of lever shank and inside toe of buttplate. Wood is un-numbered and is possibly an old replacement. Top tang is marked with standard patent dates including the August 12, 1879 Kennedy-Tiesing patent. Receiver is exhibition quality engraved, probably by Master Engraver L.D. Nimschke with the large oval vignette of 3 dogs attacking a bear in the foreground, another dog attacking a bear cub climbing a tree in the background, and a hunter with a rifle rushing toward the bear further in the background all set in a very detailed forest scene. This vignette is surrounded by wonderful foliate arabesque scrolls with light pearled background. The bolt dust cover is engraved with a small vignette of a running buck deer and right side of receiver is engraved in matching foliate arabesque patterns with an empty inscription scroll in the center. Bottom of the receiver and over the chamber area of the bbl, along with the top tang, lever forend cap and buttplate tang are engraved to match. Bbl is marked with the “WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY, CT U.S.A. KENNEDY” address with the caliber marking over the chamber area. Accompanied by an extremely rare, possibly the only one of its type in existence, rosewood blue velvet lined casing. Case measures 49″ long X 10-3/4″ wide and 3-1/2″ deep. The lid is inlaid with a 3-1/4″ X 1-3/4″ silver shield engraved “M.D. / 1885”. Interior is French fitted in the bottom for the rifle, knife, loading tool and cartridge block with 6 small & large empty compartments. Also accompanied by a fine Marlin model 1881 loading tool bearing SN “358” which is complete except for the expander plug. Left arm of the tool is marked “44 W”. Additionally accompanied by a London, Victorian style Bowie knife with 9-1/4″ clip point blade that has 4″ back grind and is marked with an oval cartouche on the left side “J. CURLEY & BROTHERS”. Knife has an integral fluted 3/16″ thick hand-guard as part of an unusual solid German silver handle. Accompanied by its original black leather sheath with decorative German silver throat & tip. Reverse side of the sheath has an attached matching black leather belt loop. Additionally accompanied by a cartridge block containing 50 rounds of mixed head stamp 44-40 ammo. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there was a total of about 15,000 of these firearms produced in 2 distinct styles in rifles, both large & small frame, muskets & carbines. Extremely few were special ordered with extra length bbls over the standard 24″ in deluxe configuration and of those extraordinarily few were exhibition engraved. It is very likely that this rifle was part of a World Expo exhibition. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except stock as noted. Bbl retains about 95-96% strong orig blue and the magazine tube about 95% blue turning plum. Receiver retains about 90% glossy orig blue with the losses from flaking, not from wear. Hammer retains bright case colors on the sides turned dark on the edges. Lever retains about 60-65% orig nickel and the forend cap about 30% with the balance cleaned metal patina. Loading gate retains about 25-30% orig nickel. Buttplate is cleaned metal patina. Wood is sound with a few very light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains most of an extremely fine restored finish on the buttstock with the forearm retaining most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some minor roughness about mid-way. Loading tool is extremely fine retaining 88-90% glossy orig blue with loss areas from flaking. Knife has been sharpened and shows a slight concave belly on the cutting edge. Handle is fine. Sheath has a crackled surface and retains about 85% orig black finish. Throat & tip each have a couple of small dents. Ammo is dark & oxidized with 1 misfired primer. Case has a grain check in the lid otherwise is completely sound with handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig finish. Interior is heavily faded with moderate soil in the bottom and some minor damage in the area of the sights. An incredibly rare set. 51687-2 JRL (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1125