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1437
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$4,025.00
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*INCREDIBLE WINCHESTER MODEL 1902 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 22 SHORT & LONG. 18″ rnd bbl, dovetail front sight with fine bead marked “PAT NOV 4 1902”, fixed blade “V” notch rear, bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 29, 1899-MODEL 1902/.22 SHORT & LONG-WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.” Mounted with nicely figured gum wood stock, uncheckered forend, uncheckered straight grip, and Winchester trademark hard rubber buttplate. This tiny youth sized 22 were made by the thousands in the early 20th century, but are very seldom encountered in this fabulous condition. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains nearly all of its fine orig blue with some minor tiny areas of surface oxidation and a couple minor rub marks. Bolt is bright and shiny, trigger guard retains nearly all its fine orig blue. The soft gum wood stock has a few minor depression dents but retains virtually all of its fine orig finish. Buttplate is crisp and sharp. 4-37375 BDT73 (1,500-2,500)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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. |