RARE WINCHESTER FACTORY EMPLOYEE TAKEDOWN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

RARE WINCHESTER FACTORY EMPLOYEE TAKEDOWN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 28-30 Stevens. Most unusual high wall with 28-1/4″ lightweight tapered rnd bbl with tall ivory bead front sight and no provision for a rear sight but drilled & tapped for target scope blocks. Bbl steps up at chamber area and has a Winchester proof in that area. Top of receiver has corresponding proof. Receiver is takedown style with a Lyman receiver sight that has target knobs. Mounted with nicely figured checkered American walnut with 3/4 length stepped forestock with single band retained by a spring keeper. Band has an integral sling loop with a corresponding loop in the buttstock. Buttstock has straight grip with “H” style checkering and a checkered steel Winchester buttplate. Forestock is extensively covered with about 2/5 coverage diamond pointed pattern.Inside the takedown ring, under the forearm, are the numbers “005” along with a Winchester triangular shaped proof and the number “36” which may be the year of manufacture. Also inside this ring are the hand-scratched initials “KK”. Face of receiver is stamped with number “7” and bottom tang with the letter “A” but there is no serial number and never had one. Hammer does not cock on closing. Accompanied by a Marlin Firearms Company 28 Stevens caliber reloading tool complete with expander plug & dies in an Ideal reloading tool 2-pc box. Also accompanied by a Lyman single cavity bullet mold for standard handles in caliber 28-30-120. Additionally accompanied by 19-rds of empty brass and five loaded rds. Consignor states that he purchased this rifle many years ago from a small gun shop in Seymour, CT, which is near Hartford, and was told at the time that the rifle had belonged to a Winchester employee. A truly most unusual rifle. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with some slight thinning around bbl band. Receiver & receiver sight retain 75-80% glossy orig blue with balance having flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with fine scattered, very minor, nicks & scratches and retains about all of its beautiful orig finish. Hammer, as noted, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Accessories are fine. 4-36242 JR297 (3,000-5,000)

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.

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	2354	$2,300.00	RARE WINCHESTER FACTORY EMPLOYEE TAKEDOWN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 28-30 Stevens. Most unusual high wall with 28-1/4″ lightweight tapered rnd bbl with tall ivory bead front sight and no provision for a rear sight but drilled & tapped for target scope blocks. Bbl steps up at chamber area and has a Winchester proof in that area. Top of receiver has corresponding proof. Receiver is takedown style with a Lyman receiver sight that has target knobs. Mounted with nicely figured checkered American walnut with 3/4 length stepped forestock with single band retained by a spring keeper. Band has an integral sling loop with a corresponding loop in the buttstock. Buttstock has straight grip with “H” style checkering and a checkered steel Winchester buttplate. Forestock is extensively covered with about 2/5 coverage diamond pointed pattern.Inside the takedown ring, under the forearm, are the numbers “005” along with a Winchester triangular shaped proof and the number “36” which may be the year of manufacture. Also inside this ring are the hand-scratched initials “KK”. Face of receiver is stamped with number “7” and bottom tang with the letter “A” but there is no serial number and never had one. Hammer does not cock on closing. Accompanied by a Marlin Firearms Company 28 Stevens caliber reloading tool complete with expander plug & dies in an Ideal reloading tool 2-pc box. Also accompanied by a Lyman single cavity bullet mold for standard handles in caliber 28-30-120. Additionally accompanied by 19-rds of empty brass and five loaded rds. Consignor states that he purchased this rifle many years ago from a small gun shop in Seymour, CT, which is near Hartford, and was told at the time that the rifle had belonged to a Winchester employee. A truly most unusual rifle. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with some slight thinning around bbl band. Receiver & receiver sight retain 75-80% glossy orig blue with balance having flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with fine scattered, very minor, nicks & scratches and retains about all of its beautiful orig finish. Hammer, as noted, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Accessories are fine. 4-36242 JR297 (3,000-5,000) 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.

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