EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 FLATSIDE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 FLATSIDE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-72. SN 1767. Standard grade rifle with 26” tapered rnd bbl, replacement dovetail front sight, slot blank in the rear seat and a Lyman 21 receiver sight. It has an unusual feature of an 11-5/8” long tapered forearm with a 1-3/4” drop at the front tip that has a teardrop shaped silver inlay engraved “L.T. Houghton / Oct. 1904 / First moose 350 yds / First cariboo (sp) 125 yds”. A hand written note by Mr. Owens states that this forearm was for a “man in Monroe, NH who lost 3 fingers”. It has flat side receiver with solid lever and nicely figured straight grain American walnut wood with straight grip and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by Winchester Factory letter showing shipment from warehouse on September 14, 1896, order #18206. Also shows return and repair of gun on May 7, 1907. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95% dull original blue and the receiver about 95% bright original blue with light edge wear, a few scratches and nicks, mostly on the right side with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Magazine box is a blue-brown patina. Trigger plate retains most of its original case colors and the lever 93-95% original blue. Wood is sound with the custom forearm retaining generous amounts of its original finish. Buttstock with normal handling and use marks retains about 95% original varnish that has a crackle finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a scattered spot or two of light pitting. 4-52928 JR427 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	704	$2,875.00	EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 FLATSIDE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-72. SN 1767. Standard grade rifle with 26” tapered rnd bbl, replacement dovetail front sight, slot blank in the rear seat and a Lyman 21 receiver sight. It has an unusual feature of an 11-5/8” long tapered forearm with a 1-3/4” drop at the front tip that has a teardrop shaped silver inlay engraved “L.T. Houghton / Oct. 1904 / First moose 350 yds / First cariboo (sp) 125 yds”. A hand written note by Mr. Owens states that this forearm was for a “man in Monroe, NH who lost 3 fingers”. It has flat side receiver with solid lever and nicely figured straight grain American walnut wood with straight grip and crescent buttplate. Accompanied by Winchester Factory letter showing shipment from warehouse on September 14, 1896, order #18206. Also shows return and repair of gun on May 7, 1907. CONDITION: Bbl retains 95% dull original blue and the receiver about 95% bright original blue with light edge wear, a few scratches and nicks, mostly on the right side with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Magazine box is a blue-brown patina. Trigger plate retains most of its original case colors and the lever 93-95% original blue. Wood is sound with the custom forearm retaining generous amounts of its original finish. Buttstock with normal handling and use marks retains about 95% original varnish that has a crackle finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a scattered spot or two of light pitting. 4-52928 JR427 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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