*FINE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH RARE CHEEKPIECE.

SN 28060. Cal. 30 US (30-40 Krag). Beautiful deluxe rifle with 28″ tapered rnd bbl, “certifiable antique ivory” bead, Lyman front sight blade in a pedestal, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman No. 20 receiver sight with platinum inserts and combination aperture. Mounted with about 3X American walnut with H-style checkered, black insert, Schnable tip forearm & straight stock with Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of buttstock has a typical deep Winchester cheekpiece. Top tang channel of the buttstock is marked with the number “11091” which maybe an assembly number or a SN from another rifle. Left side of lower tang is unmarked. Rear face of buttstock is hand-carved with the initials “MLA”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 30, received in warehouse Oct 16, 1900 and shipped 2 days later to order number 74955. There is no mention of the deluxe features or special sights. Also accompanied by a 3-pg letter from Winchester author & historian George Madis, wherein he authenticates this rifle. This rifle in this Cal. was a very popular for hunting throughout the U.S. and around the world. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig blue with some minor losses and a couple spots of very fine surface pitting. Receiver retains about 88-90% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas showing wear at the carry point and on the right side. Magazine box & lever retain 92-93% orig blue, thin on the bottom edges. Wood is sound and retains an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 50186-8 JR212 IVORY (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2041

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2041	$8,625.00	FINE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH RARE CHEEKPIECE. SN 28060. Cal. 30 US (30-40 Krag). Beautiful deluxe rifle with 28″ tapered rnd bbl, “certifiable antique ivory” bead, Lyman front sight blade in a pedestal, semi-buckhorn rear sight & Lyman No. 20 receiver sight with platinum inserts and combination aperture. Mounted with about 3X American walnut with H-style checkered, black insert, Schnable tip forearm & straight stock with Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of buttstock has a typical deep Winchester cheekpiece. Top tang channel of the buttstock is marked with the number “11091” which maybe an assembly number or a SN from another rifle. Left side of lower tang is unmarked. Rear face of buttstock is hand-carved with the initials “MLA”. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in Cal. 30, received in warehouse Oct 16, 1900 and shipped 2 days later to order number 74955. There is no mention of the deluxe features or special sights. Also accompanied by a 3-pg letter from Winchester author & historian George Madis, wherein he authenticates this rifle. This rifle in this Cal. was a very popular for hunting throughout the U.S. and around the world. Special Note:* This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-97% strong orig blue with some minor losses and a couple spots of very fine surface pitting. Receiver retains about 88-90% orig blue, strong in sheltered areas showing wear at the carry point and on the right side. Magazine box & lever retain 92-93% orig blue, thin on the bottom edges. Wood is sound and retains an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 50186-8 JR212 IVORY (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2041 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*FINE DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH RARE CHEEKPIECE.