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2036
$13,225.00

UNUSUAL SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1894. SN 115099. (ca 1898) Cal. 30 WCF. 26″ Half rnd nickel-steel bbl, fitted with three-leaf platinum lined express rear sight, and tall Lyman gold bead front. Rifle features half magazine, plain walnut capped pistol grip stock, and crescent butt. These specifications (except sights) conform to factory letter that also relates rifle was shipped June 11, 1901. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbl retains essentially all its blue, some flaking and spotting on rear sight. Action is slightly silvered on top sharp edges, with some rubs on left side. Also silvered on lower edges from carrying. Lever and hammer retain nearly all of their orig vibrant case hardening color under orig varnish. Buttplate retains nearly all of its color. Stocks have only a few minor marks in their orig finish. Excellent bright shiny bore. An exceptional high condition Winchester. 4-44391 MGM356 (6,500-12,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012
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