*CUSTOM ENGRAVED WITH GOLD SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 94 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 281100. Cal. 38-55. Scarce special order rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, half magazine, takedown with Marbles Sheard gold bead front sight, slot blank in the rear seat and a locking Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with about 2X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has nickeled Swiss buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “18639”, “XX” and “R”. Left side of upper tang, under the wood is marked with the initial “J.P.P.” and a small triangle proof that probably indicates factory rework. The “J.P.P.” usually signifies special attention by a specific bbl maker for special order bbls. Rear face of buttstock is marked with the assembly number 18639 and “94”. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling eyes. Receiver is custom engraved with the vignette of three bighorn sheep in flat gold in a mountain scene surrounded by a gold wire oval. Right side has the vignette of a whitetail buck drinking from a stream in a mountain scene with a doe behind, both in flat gold surrounded by a gold wire oval. Both vignettes are surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving extends over the top and bottom of the receiver, top tang, takedown ring and forend cap. There is a narrow gold band around the muzzle. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle “New Receiver old #2 / Nov. 4, 1905 – 35409”, received in warehouse Oct. 20, 1905 and shipped Oct. 21, 1905 to order number 3740. Repair and returned on Oct. 12, 1907 order number 14353 and Oct. 18, 1907 order number 15087. A most unusual letter. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% custom blue; forend cap, magazine tube & takedown ring retain about 99% custom blue; receiver retains about 95% custom blue, thinning on the forward sides and sharp edges; lever, trigger & hammer retain most of their fine custom case colors. Wood is sound with a couple of minor grain checks in the buttstock and overall retains most of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53569 JR115 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2109

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2109	$0.00	CUSTOM ENGRAVED WITH GOLD SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 94 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 281100. Cal. 38-55. Scarce special order rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, half magazine, takedown with Marbles Sheard gold bead front sight, slot blank in the rear seat and a locking Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with about 2X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock that has nickeled Swiss buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked with the assembly number “18639”, “XX” and “R”. Left side of upper tang, under the wood is marked with the initial “J.P.P.” and a small triangle proof that probably indicates factory rework. The “J.P.P.” usually signifies special attention by a specific bbl maker for special order bbls. Rear face of buttstock is marked with the assembly number 18639 and “94”. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling eyes. Receiver is custom engraved with the vignette of three bighorn sheep in flat gold in a mountain scene surrounded by a gold wire oval. Right side has the vignette of a whitetail buck drinking from a stream in a mountain scene with a doe behind, both in flat gold surrounded by a gold wire oval. Both vignettes are surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving extends over the top and bottom of the receiver, top tang, takedown ring and forend cap. There is a narrow gold band around the muzzle. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle “New Receiver old #2 / Nov. 4, 1905 – 35409”, received in warehouse Oct. 20, 1905 and shipped Oct. 21, 1905 to order number 3740. Repair and returned on Oct. 12, 1907 order number 14353 and Oct. 18, 1907 order number 15087. A most unusual letter. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% custom blue; forend cap, magazine tube & takedown ring retain about 99% custom blue; receiver retains about 95% custom blue, thinning on the forward sides and sharp edges; lever, trigger & hammer retain most of their fine custom case colors. Wood is sound with a couple of minor grain checks in the buttstock and overall retains most of its fine custom finish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-53569 JR115 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2109 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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*CUSTOM ENGRAVED WITH GOLD SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 94 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.