*FINE AND UNUSUAL SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

*FINE AND UNUSUAL SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 52531. Cal. 40-72. Standard grade rifle with rare 30″ Nickel Steel tapered rnd bbl and rare dovetailed windage adjustable Beach’s front sight, no provision for a rear sight, and a Marbles’ spring-loaded tang sight. It is mounted with a most unusual uncheckered American walnut buttstock with straight grip and Winchester hard rubber buttplate that has been modified by thinning and dishing out each side of the buttstock leaving a rudimentary cheekpiece on the right side. This professionally executed modification was obviously ordered by a marksman with unique requirements. Forearm is highly figured shell-grain uncheckered American walnut with black insert schnable tip. There are no assembly numbers on the lower tang and none on the buttstock. The forearm stud is hand-crafted and mounted into a base that is soldered to the bottom of the bbl with a corresponding recess inside the forearm. There is a large repaired chip at the bottom rear edge of the forearm. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle in 40-72 cal, rnd nickel steel bbl, plain trigger with 3 lb. pull, no rear seat and a lug for the front sight. It was to have a shotgun butt with rubber buttplate and notation “Good Shooter”. Received in the warehouse May 15, 1906 and shipped May 19, 1906 to order 51341. It was returned and repaired June 1, 1907, order 12896. No mention is made of the 4″ longer than standard bbl or the unusual buttstock. Also accompanied by a copy of the actual Winchester ledger entry. Consignor states that this rifle was the personal property of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Woodrow A. Abbott. Gen. Abbott served from June 1942 until June 1974, through WWII as a B-17 pilot out of Italy, the Korean War and Vietnam. He held various command positions during his career with his final assignment as the Insp. Gen. at the U.S. Readiness Command, MacDill AFB, FL. He was also highly decorated including five air medals, Distinguished Service medal, Legion of Merit with Oakleaf, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force and Army accommodation medals and the Purple Heart. He passed away Dec, 1994. Consignor states that Gen. Abbott owned this rifle for 55-60 years and the individual who sold the rifle to the consignor states it was purchased directly from the General’s estate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, receiver and bolt retain most of their orig factory bright blue with faint muzzle edge wear and some fine sharp edge wear on the receiver, thinning on the top rear shoulders. Magazine box retains about 90-92% strong orig blue. Lever retains about 50% orig blue having flaked and worn to a light patina. Wood is sound with the replacement forearm retaining most of its custom finish. Buttstock has a few light nicks and scratches and retains most of its factory-type finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-39049 JR292 (6,000-9,000)

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.

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	1562	$0.00	FINE AND UNUSUAL SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 52531. Cal. 40-72. Standard grade rifle with rare 30″ Nickel Steel tapered rnd bbl and rare dovetailed windage adjustable Beach’s front sight, no provision for a rear sight, and a Marbles’ spring-loaded tang sight. It is mounted with a most unusual uncheckered American walnut buttstock with straight grip and Winchester hard rubber buttplate that has been modified by thinning and dishing out each side of the buttstock leaving a rudimentary cheekpiece on the right side. This professionally executed modification was obviously ordered by a marksman with unique requirements. Forearm is highly figured shell-grain uncheckered American walnut with black insert schnable tip. There are no assembly numbers on the lower tang and none on the buttstock. The forearm stud is hand-crafted and mounted into a base that is soldered to the bottom of the bbl with a corresponding recess inside the forearm. There is a large repaired chip at the bottom rear edge of the forearm. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle in 40-72 cal, rnd nickel steel bbl, plain trigger with 3 lb. pull, no rear seat and a lug for the front sight. It was to have a shotgun butt with rubber buttplate and notation “Good Shooter”. Received in the warehouse May 15, 1906 and shipped May 19, 1906 to order 51341. It was returned and repaired June 1, 1907, order 12896. No mention is made of the 4″ longer than standard bbl or the unusual buttstock. Also accompanied by a copy of the actual Winchester ledger entry. Consignor states that this rifle was the personal property of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Woodrow A. Abbott. Gen. Abbott served from June 1942 until June 1974, through WWII as a B-17 pilot out of Italy, the Korean War and Vietnam. He held various command positions during his career with his final assignment as the Insp. Gen. at the U.S. Readiness Command, MacDill AFB, FL. He was also highly decorated including five air medals, Distinguished Service medal, Legion of Merit with Oakleaf, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force and Army accommodation medals and the Purple Heart. He passed away Dec, 1994. Consignor states that Gen. Abbott owned this rifle for 55-60 years and the individual who sold the rifle to the consignor states it was purchased directly from the General’s estate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl, receiver and bolt retain most of their orig factory bright blue with faint muzzle edge wear and some fine sharp edge wear on the receiver, thinning on the top rear shoulders. Magazine box retains about 90-92% strong orig blue. Lever retains about 50% orig blue having flaked and worn to a light patina. Wood is sound with the replacement forearm retaining most of its custom finish. Buttstock has a few light nicks and scratches and retains most of its factory-type finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-39049 JR292 (6,000-9,000) 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.

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