VERY INTRIGUING WINCHESTER MODEL 1876, 1 OF 1000.

VERY INTRIGUING WINCHESTER MODEL 1876, 1 OF 1000. SN 32642. Cal. 45-60. 28″ oct bbl, full mag, fine bead front sight missing bead, slightly modified serrated side “V” notch sporting rear. Muzzle has gold band, each flat have wedges of foliate scrolls descending in length from top down. Top flat of bbl is marked “WINCHESTER’S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.” In front of rear sight it is marked “CAL. 45-60”. Chamber end has gold band, top flat marked in banner “ONE OF ONE THOUSAND”, side flats have wedge of bold foliate scroll with stippled background. Standard receiver with screwed on rail and checkered oval thumbprint dust cover, sgl set trigger. Lifter is engraved “45-65”. Top tang is equipped with thick base, folding peep sight. Mounted with flame grain walnut, checkered pistol grip, fleur-de-lis ebony inlay in cap, steel crescent buttplate with trap door, highly figured wrap around checkered forend with nosecap. Accompanying gun is an interesting and curious Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter. This SN letters as follows: sights – vernier peep sight, “receiver set for pistol grip”, received in warehouse on February 10, 1883, shipped from warehouse February 12, 1883 on Order No. 2473. There is no inclusion for bbl, cal, or stocks, simply letters as a receiver. This letter is dated May 13, 2002. In a second letter dated 1993, gives same information with the addition of “set trigger”. There is also some correspondence dated 1954, to and from, Thomas E. Hall of Olin Industries inquiring about information on this gun. Mr. Hall recommended that the individual contact James E. Serven of Santa Ana, CA for an evaluation. One of the letters states that Mr. Serven said without a doubt the gun is a genuine “1 of 1000” and offered $450.00. The belief has been that this serial numbered receiver was sent as a replacement for a damaged receiver and assembled by a gun smith. Inspection of lower tang reveals no markings, or assembly nos.. The only assembly no. found is on inside toe of buttplate and is 939. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains orig blue that is thinning and toning with brown patina, bright on sharp edges and normal minor nicks & scratches. Receiver shows orig blue in rear portion and protected areas with balance blending with brown patina. There are normal small nicks & scratches and some spotting of fine surface oxidation. Hammer and lever have toned a gray and brown patina. Stock is sound with a small crack on right side of top tang with a tiny chip missing, slightly worn checkering, normal nicks, dings & dents, slightly shrunk at toe of buttplate and retains a hand worn patina blended with some orig finish. Forend is sound with moderately worn checkering, minor nicks & dings and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are good, set trigger needing adjustment, frosted bore with distinct rifling and scattered minor pitting. 4-41952 BDT280 (75,000-125,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2055	$80,500.00	VERY INTRIGUING WINCHESTER MODEL 1876, 1 OF 1000. SN 32642. Cal. 45-60. 28″ oct bbl, full mag, fine bead front sight missing bead, slightly modified serrated side “V” notch sporting rear. Muzzle has gold band, each flat have wedges of foliate scrolls descending in length from top down. Top flat of bbl is marked “WINCHESTER’S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.” In front of rear sight it is marked “CAL. 45-60”. Chamber end has gold band, top flat marked in banner “ONE OF ONE THOUSAND”, side flats have wedge of bold foliate scroll with stippled background. Standard receiver with screwed on rail and checkered oval thumbprint dust cover, sgl set trigger. Lifter is engraved “45-65”. Top tang is equipped with thick base, folding peep sight. Mounted with flame grain walnut, checkered pistol grip, fleur-de-lis ebony inlay in cap, steel crescent buttplate with trap door, highly figured wrap around checkered forend with nosecap. Accompanying gun is an interesting and curious Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter. This SN letters as follows: sights – vernier peep sight, “receiver set for pistol grip”, received in warehouse on February 10, 1883, shipped from warehouse February 12, 1883 on Order No. 2473. There is no inclusion for bbl, cal, or stocks, simply letters as a receiver. This letter is dated May 13, 2002. In a second letter dated 1993, gives same information with the addition of “set trigger”. There is also some correspondence dated 1954, to and from, Thomas E. Hall of Olin Industries inquiring about information on this gun. Mr. Hall recommended that the individual contact James E. Serven of Santa Ana, CA for an evaluation. One of the letters states that Mr. Serven said without a doubt the gun is a genuine “1 of 1000” and offered $450.00. The belief has been that this serial numbered receiver was sent as a replacement for a damaged receiver and assembled by a gun smith. Inspection of lower tang reveals no markings, or assembly nos.. The only assembly no. found is on inside toe of buttplate and is 939. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains orig blue that is thinning and toning with brown patina, bright on sharp edges and normal minor nicks & scratches. Receiver shows orig blue in rear portion and protected areas with balance blending with brown patina. There are normal small nicks & scratches and some spotting of fine surface oxidation. Hammer and lever have toned a gray and brown patina. Stock is sound with a small crack on right side of top tang with a tiny chip missing, slightly worn checkering, normal nicks, dings & dents, slightly shrunk at toe of buttplate and retains a hand worn patina blended with some orig finish. Forend is sound with moderately worn checkering, minor nicks & dings and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are good, set trigger needing adjustment, frosted bore with distinct rifling and scattered minor pitting. 4-41952 BDT280 (75,000-125,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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