Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 ALTERED DELUXE LIGHT WEIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO FAMOUS AUTHOR, SHOOTER AND LAWMAN ELMER KEITH.

SN 131473. Cal. 45-70. Rifle is a light weight model with 22″ tapered rnd bbl originally in takedown configuration, altered to solid frame with full magazine and custom magazine band. It has a Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, slot blank in the rear seat and a Lyman 21 receiver sight. Mounted with about 2X, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol gripped stock that has Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “404”, “XX” and “R”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 45-70 with 22″ rnd bbb, plain trigger, takedown, 1/2 magazine, extra light, checkered pistol grip stock, oil finish with shotgun rubber buttplate, shipped Sep. 13, 1904. Also accompanied by a copy of a notarized letter by Fred Schon of Durango, Co dated 17, May 1991. The body of the letter states that on Jun. 29, 1964 Mr. Schon purchased this rifle, identified by serial number, from Elmer Keith of Salmon, ID. He states that the rifle was originally light weight configuration and takedown but Mr. Keith had it converted to solid frame with full magazine by his favorite gunsmith, Mr. Iver Henriksen of Missoula, MT and that it is exactly as Mr. Keith ordered. Mr. Keith passed away in Feb. 1984, nearly 85 yrs old. He was the author of nine books all relating to hunting and cartridges, handguns and their development including one biography. Mr. Schon states that he was a lifelong friend of Mr. Keith and visited with him regularly. The letter also includes transfer of ownership to Leyton Yearout. A copy of a letter to Mr. Schon, over Mr. Keith’s signature, states that he never hunted with this rifle but did use it as a deputy sheriff to capture a bank robber. Another letter from Mr. Keith, on Guns & Ammo Magazine letterhead, dated Jun. 29, 1964 is a bill of sale for this rifle to Mr. Schon. Also accompanying is a hand written letter over the signature of Fred Schon identifying this rifle and stating that he purchased it from Elmer Keith with information as previously presented. He additionally states that he & Mr. Keith were lifelong friends from 1956 to the day he died. “He prized this rifle highly and tried to buy it back from me several times.” PROVENANCE: Elmer Keith; Fred Schon; Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal overall retains about 80% strong orig blue with some light damage on the magazine tube that reportedly happened when Mr. Keith had a house fire. Lever & hammer retain strong bright case colors. Wood is sound showing light to moderate wear and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore. 4-53899 JR41 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2073

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	2073	$6,325.00	Revised: 10/1/2014 James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also. THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS! WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 ALTERED DELUXE LIGHT WEIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO FAMOUS AUTHOR, SHOOTER AND LAWMAN ELMER KEITH. SN 131473. Cal. 45-70. Rifle is a light weight model with 22″ tapered rnd bbl originally in takedown configuration, altered to solid frame with full magazine and custom magazine band. It has a Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, slot blank in the rear seat and a Lyman 21 receiver sight. Mounted with about 2X, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol gripped stock that has Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with assembly number “404”, “XX” and “R”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in caliber 45-70 with 22″ rnd bbb, plain trigger, takedown, 1/2 magazine, extra light, checkered pistol grip stock, oil finish with shotgun rubber buttplate, shipped Sep. 13, 1904. Also accompanied by a copy of a notarized letter by Fred Schon of Durango, Co dated 17, May 1991. The body of the letter states that on Jun. 29, 1964 Mr. Schon purchased this rifle, identified by serial number, from Elmer Keith of Salmon, ID. He states that the rifle was originally light weight configuration and takedown but Mr. Keith had it converted to solid frame with full magazine by his favorite gunsmith, Mr. Iver Henriksen of Missoula, MT and that it is exactly as Mr. Keith ordered. Mr. Keith passed away in Feb. 1984, nearly 85 yrs old. He was the author of nine books all relating to hunting and cartridges, handguns and their development including one biography. Mr. Schon states that he was a lifelong friend of Mr. Keith and visited with him regularly. The letter also includes transfer of ownership to Leyton Yearout. A copy of a letter to Mr. Schon, over Mr. Keith’s signature, states that he never hunted with this rifle but did use it as a deputy sheriff to capture a bank robber. Another letter from Mr. Keith, on Guns & Ammo Magazine* letterhead, dated Jun. 29, 1964 is a bill of sale for this rifle to Mr. Schon. Also accompanying is a hand written letter over the signature of Fred Schon identifying this rifle and stating that he purchased it from Elmer Keith with information as previously presented. He additionally states that he & Mr. Keith were lifelong friends from 1956 to the day he died. “He prized this rifle highly and tried to buy it back from me several times.” PROVENANCE: Elmer Keith; Fred Schon; Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal overall retains about 80% strong orig blue with some light damage on the magazine tube that reportedly happened when Mr. Keith had a house fire. Lever & hammer retain strong bright case colors. Wood is sound showing light to moderate wear and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine; brilliant shiny bore. 4-53899 JR41 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2073 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 ALTERED DELUXE LIGHT WEIGHT LEVER ACTION RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO FAMOUS AUTHOR, SHOOTER AND LAWMAN ELMER KEITH.