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2078
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$5,462.50
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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! SCARCE DELUXE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE IN 45-65 CALIBER.SN 7941. 40-65 WCF Cal. Blue and case colored, 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, fixed front sight with small ivory bead at rear of blade, semi buckhorn rear sight and Lyman patented tang sight. Mounted with flame grained highly figured XXX American walnut, checkered with pistol grip and black insert with crescent shaped buttplate. Left lower tang has assembly number “584” and “XXX” and “S” stamped. Buttstock has matching assembly number and “P” stamped in upper tang channel. Winchester museum research should show this gun was shipped August 24, 1887. PROVENANCE: Clarence T. Hanson, Mt. Vernon, WA. Lewis Yearout 1959. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine overall, all matching. Bbl and magazine retain 95% of blue from old refinish, markings are clear and discernible with sharp edge wear. Frame, lever and hammer exhibit traces of muted case colors with remainder silver/gray with some areas more a silver/tin color with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. Stocks are sound & solid, well fit retaining most of an old varnish refinish. There is considerable, moderate diamond point wear to checkering. Mechanics are crisp and functioning, rifling is well discerned with a shiny bore. 4-53833 JS115 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2078 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. |