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1551
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$3,450.00
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*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 95 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 421207. Cal. 405 WCF. 24″ Barrel. Pedestal front with Lyman gold bead sight, flat top sporting rear. Left side of barrel at rear sight is marked “NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER – .405 W.C.F.”. Standard receiver with left side marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./PATENTED NOV. 5. 95. NOV. 12. 95. AUG. 17. 97. JAN. 25. 98. AUG. 23. 98. AUG. 6. 1907.”. Mounted with nicely figured straight grained walnut, straight grip, replacement Winchester recoil pad and schnable forend. PROVENANCE: Herbert G. Wellington Jr. Estate. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains 98% original blue with some minor handling marks and light nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 95% original blue that is flaking and blending with brown patina and some faint wear on sharp edges. Stock is sound with minor handling marks and a few nicks and dings, retaining most of its original finish. Forend is sound with minor nicks and dings and retains most of its original finish. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore as gun has seen very little use. 4-38571 BDT138 (3,000-5,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 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. |