*GREAT GEORGE HYDE CUSTOM WINCHESTER HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

*GREAT GEORGE HYDE CUSTOM WINCHESTER HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. SN None. Cal. 22 Hornet. Wonderful custom rifle with 30″ medium to heavy rnd bbl without provision for sights and mounted with target scope blocks. Top of bbl, between scope blocks, is hand engraved “GEORGE J HYDE, INC. NEW YORK” and the caliber is engraved on top left over chamber area. Receiver is a rare thick side/flat side Winchester high wall action with Schuetzen style dbl set triggers and a Walker style Schuetzen lever. Breech block is jeweled and hammer is lightened with a large hole through its body. Hammers were lightened to improve lock time which helped improve accuracy. Top tang has had the tang screw thru-bolt mounted through the bottom tang into top tang along with the usual wood screw at tip of bottom tang. The tang screw hole in forward part of top tang is still present. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with heavy target style forearm and palm rest with very nicely turned walnut ball. Stock has a Niedner style capped pistol grip with Monte Carlo comb and shadow cheekpiece with an aluminum Schuetzen buttplate with long prongs. Consignor’s father, personally known by this cataloger, related that he had been acquainted with George Hyde for many years and had purchased this rifle directly from him. Accompanied by a small hand written manila tag “HI-WALL SCHUETZEN / 22 HORNET MADE / BY GEORGE HYDE / BEFORE WWII ACCORDING / TO GEORGE MAN NEVER / CAME BACK FROM WAR / SO FINAL FINISHING NEVER / DONE I.E. SCREWS NEVER / FINISHED OR CHECKERING / PATTERN DECIDED”. PROVENANCE: David D. Sobel Single Shot Rifle Collection. CONDITION: As new, probably unfired. Retains virtually all of Mr. Hyde’s custom finish to both metal & wood. Bbl, receiver & lever retain strong dark blue with the lever slightly purpled. Wood has a fine oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-39132 JR33 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	1419	$0.00	GREAT GEORGE HYDE CUSTOM WINCHESTER HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. SN None. Cal. 22 Hornet. Wonderful custom rifle with 30″ medium to heavy rnd bbl without provision for sights and mounted with target scope blocks. Top of bbl, between scope blocks, is hand engraved “GEORGE J HYDE, INC. NEW YORK” and the caliber is engraved on top left over chamber area. Receiver is a rare thick side/flat side Winchester high wall action with Schuetzen style dbl set triggers and a Walker style Schuetzen lever. Breech block is jeweled and hammer is lightened with a large hole through its body. Hammers were lightened to improve lock time which helped improve accuracy. Top tang has had the tang screw thru-bolt mounted through the bottom tang into top tang along with the usual wood screw at tip of bottom tang. The tang screw hole in forward part of top tang is still present. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with heavy target style forearm and palm rest with very nicely turned walnut ball. Stock has a Niedner style capped pistol grip with Monte Carlo comb and shadow cheekpiece with an aluminum Schuetzen buttplate with long prongs. Consignor’s father, personally known by this cataloger, related that he had been acquainted with George Hyde for many years and had purchased this rifle directly from him. Accompanied by a small hand written manila tag “HI-WALL SCHUETZEN / 22 HORNET MADE / BY GEORGE HYDE / BEFORE WWII ACCORDING / TO GEORGE MAN NEVER / CAME BACK FROM WAR / SO FINAL FINISHING NEVER / DONE I.E. SCREWS NEVER / FINISHED OR CHECKERING / PATTERN DECIDED”. PROVENANCE: David D. Sobel Single Shot Rifle Collection. CONDITION: As new, probably unfired. Retains virtually all of Mr. Hyde’s custom finish to both metal & wood. Bbl, receiver & lever retain strong dark blue with the lever slightly purpled. Wood has a fine oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-39132 JR33 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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