Premier Firearms Auction #85

May 13, 2022 to May 15, 2022

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Premier Firearms Auction #85

May 13, 2022 to May 15, 2022

This auction has ended.

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Lot 1

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle

The legendary Winchester Model 1866 or "improved Henry" was one of the earliest and most widely used repeating rifles in the American West and saw use in conflicts over land, gold, and other resources on the frontier in the second half of the 19th century in the hands of settlers, Native Americans, outlaws, lawmen, and hunters. It is the direct descendant of the Henry rifle and traces its lineage back to earlier repeaters like the Volcanic. This rifle was manufactured in 1870 as a third model with the serial number stamped in block numerals behind the trigger and the distinctive brass receiver has the more moderately curved shape at the rear when compared to the earlier first and second models. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester New Haven address/King's improvement patent marking just ahead of the rear sight. The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and a non-factory period replacement fixed notched rear sight. Sling swivels are mounted on the underside of the brass forend cap and walnut stock. The brass buttplate contains a four piece cleaning rod.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 2

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1883 as a special order deluxe third model with an integral dust cover rail and dust cover with finger grip serrations at the rear. The included factory letter confirms the octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, half magazine, shotgun buttplate and desirable casehardened receiver. The factory letter also states the rifle was received in the warehouse on September 10, 1883 and shipped the same day on order number 6883. The rifle appears to have been returned to the factory as the letter lists a second shipping date, December 27, 1892 on order number 12112. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight, an "1876" marked folding ladder rear sight, Marble folding tang peep sight, and a half length magazine tube. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight. The lower tang has the serial number. The rifle correctly lacks a caliber marking. The receiver is casehardened. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe "XXX" walnut. The pistol grip has an ebony insert, and the buttstock is fitted with a smooth steel shotgun style buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is stamped "XXX 535 S." The matching assembly number "535" along with the letter "P" appears on the stock inlet. The larger caliber Winchester Model 1876 was popular among those in the west that believed .44-40 wasn't quite enough stopping power for whatever they might encounter.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

Price Realized:

Very Fine, Documented Special Order Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Lot 3

Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Rifle

This is a scarce special order takedown variation of the Winchester Model 1892 with plain fancy wood as manufactured in 1893. The rifle is also in well above average condition for an antique Model 1892. The Model 1892 was one of Winchester's most popular lever actions. Early production examples of this working man's rifle surviving in high condition, let alone an example with extra features such as offered here, are becoming increasingly difficult to find, and when found are highly prized by today's collectors. The rifle is equipped with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line New Haven address legend ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation "32 WCF" at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/patent marking. The underside of the receiver carries the serial number. The un-checkered forearm and straight grip stock are select grade walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate. Includes a copy of George Gamble and R.L. Wilson's "A Life's Tapestry of a Collector, The Gamble Collection" where this rifle is pictured and identified on pages 404-405. Provenance: The George F. Gamble Collection

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 32 WCF

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Lot 4

Winchester Lithograph "Double W" 1902 Pattern "Cartridge Board"

These lithograph boards were produced c. 1902, and represent the older 1897 style cartridge boards without having any physical cartridges attached. The board is mounted in a 3 inch broad flat wood frame that is totally original, 57 1/4 inches wide by 39 3/4 inches tall, with a gold painted border around the 49 inch by 31 inch green board. In the center is a vignette of two Winchester-armed hunters behind a dead bear in a woodland scene, which is flanked with a moose head and a mallard in flight. Over 100 cartridges, bullets and primer tins are represented in the "Double W" pattern. This board saw the addition of some new cartridges that were not represented on the 1897 pattern board, as well as a repositioning of the mallard so that it is not blocked by "cartridges".

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Extremely Rare Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Volcanic Lever Action Carbine with Desirable/Scarce 25 Inch Barrel

Lot 5

New Haven Arms Volcanic Carbine with 25 Inch Barrel

This Volcanic lever action carbine was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., c. 1858-59. The carbine has the extremely rare, 25-inch barrel with integral 30-shot magazine. Reportedly, twenty carbines with 25-inch barrels have been identified by collectors (these are sought after due to compatibility on rifle rack with Henry rifles). The carbine has the distinctive brass receiver and crescent buttplate with standard factory scroll and leaf engraving and extra cost silver-plated finish. The barrel/magazine was originally blued and the straight grain walnut stock has a high polish piano finish. The top barrel flat is stamped with the New Haven Arms Company markings: "NEWHAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB. 14.1854" in one line. The serial number is stamped on the lower left side of the receiver tang, on the stock comb beneath the buttplate, on the inside of the buttplate heel and on the shanks of both hand-fitted buttplate screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. The Type III barrel has a nickel-silver front sight, rounded T-bar spring and small brass magazine follower. The receiver has oval cut-outs on the front and back end of the ejection port and is fitted with a dove-tail mounted rear sight with elevation wheel absent. The bolt has a single hook extractor. The hammer has a hand-knurled spur. The top of the receiver and tang, the receiver sides, sideplates, and buttplate heel are decorated with open scroll and leaf factory engraving with dash borders, which was standard on New Haven Arms lever action carbines. The engraving is simple but well executed.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Rare and Significant Factory Engraved Robbins & Lawrence First Model Smith-Jennings Repeating Rifle with Automatic Pill Primer

Lot 6

First Model Smith-Jennings Repeating Rifle with Automatic Primer

This was Horace Smith's (later Smith & Wesson) improvement on the Jennings "Rocket Ball" rifle. He was issued a U.S. patent in 1851 for an improved action and the repeating rifle was manufactured by Robbins & Lawrence. Offered here is one of less than 500 first models manufactured in 1851. Features blade front and notch rear sights, seven-groove rifling, front loading tubular magazine mounted underneath the barrel, automatic pill primer operated by the ring trigger which connects to a rack and pinion mechanism, and light floral engraving on the receiver, hammer and buttplate tang. "ROBBINS & LAWRENCE/MAKERS/WINDSOR VT" and "C. P. DIXON AGENT/NEW YORK/PATENTED 1849" marked on the left of the receiver in reference to Lewis Jennings 1849 dated U.S. patent. Serial number "108" marked on the lower tang. Blank German silver oval plaque on the left of the buttstock. The Jennings and the Smith-Jennings rifles are important in the evolution of Winchester, having brought together the talents of Benjamin Tyler Henry (who later played a major role in the development of the rifle and ammunition for Volcanic, New Haven and Winchester Arms companies), and Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson (later Smith & Wesson, whose efforts ultimately led to historic developments in the lever action repeating firearms). The Jennings and Smith-Jennings rifles were properly classified by a detailed study in "Evolution of the Winchester" by R.B. McDowell. The majority of these Smith-Jennings repeating rifles were converted to single shot with a ramrod in place of the magazine tube, with this example remaining unconverted and in its original repeating configuration; making it far more rare and desirable than the few surviving examples left today!

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54

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Lot 7

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Offered here is a solid representative example of a Winchester Model 1866 Carbine as manufactured in 1874. It is a third model with the serial number marked in block numerals behind the trigger, flared frame to meet forend, and the curved frame profile in the hammer area as more pronounced than as seen in the first and second models. Other features include a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, brass trapdoor buttplate containing a three-piece cleaning rod. barrel band with integral front sight, first style carbine folding leaf sight, and threaded magazine tube cap. The top of the barrel has the two-line Winchester New Haven address/King's improvement patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight. The Winchester inspection mark "LS" is stamped behind the serial number. A small "&" is stamped just ahead of the lever catch. The barrel, barrel bands and magazine tube are blue. The loading gate is nitre blue. The hammer and lever have a casehardened finish. The plain forearm and straight grip stock are walnut. The '66 secured Winchester's place in the annals of the West and launched a long line of successful Winchester lever actions that remain popular to this day and still retain the basic form of the '66. It saw use in conflicts over land, gold, and other resources on the frontier in the second half of the 19th century in the hands of settlers, Native Americans, outlaws, lawmen, and hunters and is the direct descendant of the Henry rifle and traces its lineage back to earlier repeaters like the Smith-Jennings and Volcanic.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 8

Glass Winchester Store Display Gun Cabinet

This factory store display cabinet was manufactured in the early 1900s to aid Winchester dealers in displaying their Winchester long guns. There is a patch of residue on the bottom of the floorplate where a maker's marked plaque is sometimes found. It is constructed of oak, with full length glass panels and a cathedral top with glass panels. The top frame of door is stamped with either "A12" or "412", which is also hand marked on the bottom. The number on the door was the original identifier assigned to these types of cabinets. It stands approximately 73 inches in height on four legs with the typical brass feet sheathes present, and each side is approximately 18 inches wide. The inside display height is approximately 45 inches. On the inside is a four sided rack that will hold 20 long guns. All four sides are 5/8 inch thick and are marked "WINCHESTER" in white and black bordered red letters with black lettered "PATENT APPLIED FOR" on a white background below. The bottom of the case and the inner edge of the rack is lined with original green felt.

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Highly Prized Lettered Frame Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Henry R. Poore "Bear Dogs" Advertising Print

Lot 9

Framed Winchester Henry R. Poore "Bear Dogs" Advertising Print

This print was used in a variety of Winchester advertisements and depicts a barn setting with white "bear dogs" in the foreground and two large brown dogs that may be bloodhounds in the background. These dogs were reportedly part of the Winchester family hunting pack. The lower left corner is signed by the artist "H. R. Poore/Philadelphia". The original Winchester walnut frame is marked with "WINCHESTER" across the top, Winchester W's in all four corners, three shot shells descending on both sides, and "RIFLES. SHOTGUNS FOR SALE HERE and AMMUNITION" across the bottom. The frame measures approximately 41 inches in width and 31 3/4 inches in height overall, with the observable area of the print measuring approximately 34 3/4 inches in width and 25 3/8 inches in height.

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Exceptional Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .44 W.C.F.

Lot 10

Antique Winchester Model 1892 Rifle in .44 W.C.F.

Manufactured in 1901 (1898 per the manufacturer). This Model 1892 Carbine is chambered in .44 WCF and is in well above average condition, making for a highly desirable Winchester collectible. The carbine is fitted with a pinned blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line address marking ahead of the rear sight and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/patent date information. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the receiver.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 11

Winchester Model 1901 Lever Action 10 Gauge Shotgun

Manufactured in 1909. Single bead sight, with address, model, caliber and "FULL" marking on the barrel and factory proof on the barrel and receiver. The left side of the frame is marked with the intertwined "WRA Co" logo, with the 3-line trademark on the upper tang. Smooth round knob pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate. 13 length of pull.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 10

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Lot 12

Winchester "W" Cartridge Display Bullet Board

This advertisement displays the large variety of ammunition produced by Winchester from percussion caps up to the massive express cartridges and large gauge shot shells. The ammunition is displayed in a large "W" pattern and additional cartridges are organized in star and circular patterns as well as lines of shotshells on the sides. The board displays a dark brown woodgrain background, "WINCHESTER/REPEATING ARMS CO." at the top in bold red and yellow lettering, a pair of ducks at center, and vignettes of two hunters in the woods with a Winchester rifle aimed at unseen game and a cowboy using his horse for cover as he engages a distant foe with his Winchester. A few assorted cartridges are absent from the board (see photograph, some included loose). The back of the board has the original "PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS OF THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. PLEASE HANG IN A PROMINENT PLACE" paper label affixed to the center. The overall display measures approximately 51 x 38 inches.

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Iconic and Outstanding First Model New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle

Lot 13

Early Production New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action Rifle

This early Henry Repeating Rifle was manufactured by Oliver Winchester's New Haven Arms Co. c. 1862, believed to be the first true year of production, and remains in outstanding original condition. It is certainly one of the finest standard Henry rifles in existence today. The New Haven Arms Co. manufactured approximately 1,300 Henry rifles in 1862 as Oliver Winchester struggled to build a market and production capabilities for his advanced 15-shot repeating rifle. The Henry became very popular with Union soldiers who could get their hands on one, and experts believe that most Henry rifles manufactured between 1862 and 1865 were purchased by individual soldiers and saw some Civil War service. The Henry was particularly popular with Midwest troops, and many are believed to have been purchased with reenlistment bounties in 1864 by veterans who signed back on to see the war to its conclusion. The rifle has the distinctive gunmetal "brass" frame and crescent buttplate, a blued barrel and tubular magazine, and color casehardened hammer, trigger, and lever. The straight grain, black walnut stock has a high gloss varnish. The rifle has the distinctive early features which include: alternate rear sight dovetail on the frame, buttplate with rounded heel, the first style notch and ladder rear sight with "100" yard marking on the base and "1000" yard marking on the top of the ladder below the center notch, the first style "half moon" nickel-silver blade front sight, the early small magazine cartridge follower, the corresponding straight follower cut in the frame for the small cartridge follower, "perch-belly" shaped buttstock, and an original four-piece hickory cleaning rod in the stock compartment.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

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Extremely Rare and Documented Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Spanish Model Musket with Factory Letter

Lot 14

Winchester Model 1873 Spanish Model Musket

This rare Winchester Model 1873 is one of only 84 Spanish muskets manufactured. This musket is illustrated on pages 507 and 508 within the chapter "Model 1873 Spanish Carbines & Muskets" in the book "Winchester's New Model of 1873: A Tribute, Volume II" by James Gordon. On page 511, Gordon indicates this musket was sold on April 18, 1879, in order 14,082. One of these muskets is part of the collection of the Rock Island Arsenal Museum and was reported to have been collected from Native Americans after the Battle of Little Bighorn and was part of the same order. Gordon notes, "Surviving Model 1873 Spanish Model muskets and carbines are exceedingly rare. Extensive research involving museums and collections, as well as related publications, has revealed only five muskets and three carbines of this style, and about half of these are in museums. This does not provide today's collectors with much hope of acquiring an example of this variation." The design changes were made at the request of F. d'Suzanne as representative of the Spanish government working with Winchester's representative Emmett Addis and consist of a solid buttplate, no lever catch, no projection on the lever for the latch, enlarged loading cutout for easier reloading, single barrel band with exposed band spring and sling swivel, forearm cap that covers the end of the magazine tube, and a cleaning rod that fits through a loop on the cap on the left side and is exposed until it meets the barrel band. The block mounted blade front sight doubles as the lug for a socket bayonet (not included). The two-line address and King's improvement patent marking is marked ahead of the notch and folding ladder rear sight. The frame has the Second Model screw-fastened dust cover guide rail and the thumb print dust cover. The upper tang has "Model. 1873." The lower tang has the serial number in script. The second sling swivel is fitted on the bottom of the buttstock. The included factory letter confirms this musket as a "Spanish model" with angular bayonet (not included) when received in the warehouse on April 18, 1879 and shipped the same day.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 43 Spanish

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Exceptionally Fine, Documented, Antique, Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 15

Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1894 Rifle

This incredible and rare antique Winchester Model 1894 letters as having had its serial number applied on December 10, 1897, confirming its desirable antique status and is listed as a takedown rifle in .30 caliber with a round barrel, plain trigger, and checkered pistol grip stock with rubber shotgun buttplate and oil finish and was received in the warehouse on January 22, 1898, and shipped out on January 24, 1898, in order number 2311. It has a King's beaded blade "reflector" front sight. three-leaf express rear sight with platinum sight lines, the standard two-line address on top of the barrel, the three-line model/trademark/patent dates on the upper tang, and the serial number on the bottom of the receiver. The left side of the lower tang is marked "5105 S OF", and "5105" is repeated in pencil in the upper tang inlet of the stock and is stamped on the butt of the stock under the buttplate. It is mounted with a finely figured, H-pattern checkered, forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber shotgun buttplate. While over 7.5 million Winchester Model 1894s have been made making them one of the most popular firearms of all time, less than 60,000 were made before 1899, only a small percentage of those were special order deluxe rifles like this beautiful rifle, and of course an even smaller number of these antique deluxe rifles still remain in exceptionally fine condition for todays collectors.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Extremely Rare Documented Winchester "One of One Hundred" Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter and 1878 Inscription Identified as the Last of the One of One Hundred 1873 Rifles

Lot 16

Winchester "One of One Hundred" Model 1873 Rifle

This is an extremely rare example of an original Winchester "One of One Hundred" First Model 1873 rifle with a Cody Firearms Museum letter. Winchester manufactured a total of just eight "One of One Hundred" Model 1873 rifles. Six of these rifles are reportedly known to collectors. The Model 1873 "One of One Hundred" rifles were announced by Winchester in 1875 and were shipped from the factory between April 1876 and April 1878. This rifle was the last "One of One Hundred" Model 1873 rifle shipped from Winchester on April 16, 1878. This rifle is illustrated and described on pages 113-118 of "The Story of the Winchester 1 of 1000 and 1 of 100 Rifles" by Edmund E. Lewis. He notes that it was the last 1 of 100 rifle manufactured and seems to get some minor details mixed up with the rifle above it which he notes was believed to have been carried by "R.H. Hapburn" [sic] on the "Collins exploratory expedition to the Amazon and Madeira Rivers of South America in 1878." The elevator is marked with Robert Hopewell Hepburn's initials and "1878" suggesting that this was actually the rifle he was discussing. Hepburn (1850-1944) was an engineer and graduate of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1871. He participated in the failed 1878 Madeira-Mamore Railway Expedition during which he is reported to have been in charge of surveys and transporting materials by tug boat from Para, Brazil. Some of the men on the expedition, particularly those of higher rank, are documented as carrying rifles. He wrote an unpublished account about the expedition titled: "Transportation on the Amazon and Madeira Rivers with The Disastrous American Expedition of 1878.” The "Collins Expedition" was the beginning of an attempt to connect Bolivia to the Atlantic Ocean by constructing a railroad from the Bolivian border into Brazil along the Mamore and Madeira Rivers. Some of the men on the Collins Brothers' expedition were killed by native people and many others suffered from scurvy, dysentery, and other medical ailments. Reports indicate one out of every four men brought to work on the railroad under the Collin Bros. from the U.S. perished. Hepburn's own account notes that only 26 of the original 54 engineers survived. The attempt was abandoned for financial reasons. Thousands of men died (6,000+) working on the subsequent construction of the railroad in 1907-1912 due to tropical disease and violence leading to it being nicknamed the Devil's Railroad. The Cody Museum letter describes "Model 1873, serial number 27179" as: "Type: Rifle, Barrel Type: Octagon, Barrel Length: 26 inches, Trigger: Set, Checkered stock, Casehardened" and "1 of 100". The letter states that this rifle was received in the Winchester warehouse on August 16, 1877, and shipped on April 16, 1878. The rifle has the First Model receiver with dust cover retained by grooved guides. The top of the dust cover has the distinctive oval checkered finger grip. The full octagon barrel and full-length magazine have a blue finish. The loading gate and trigger are nitre blue. The forearm cap, receiver, dust cover, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate are color casehardened. The stock and forearm are piano finished, fancy grade walnut with the first style factory checkering on the wrist and forearm. The top of the barrel is engraved "One of One Hundred" in script letters in a panel with scallop and dot borders located between the rear sight and the receiver. The inscription is surrounded by scroll and foliate engraving on a punch-dot background which extends to the barrel side flats. This style of inscription is found on all of the Model 1873 "One of One Hundred" rifles with octagon barrels. The top and sides of the barrel at the muzzle are engraved with identical scroll and foliate designs. The bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is engraved with a fancy entwined monogram "RHH" over the year "1878". The monogram is not noted in the Winchester ledger and was probably added after the rifle left the factory. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." ahead of the rear sight. The serial number is engraved on the lower tang between the lever latch and upper tang screw hole. The barrel has a sporting style front sight with nickel silver blade and a buckhorn sporting rear sight with solid back and knurled edges. A Winchester folding graduated peep sight with fifty minute graduations is mounted on the receiver tang. Factory sling swivels are mounted on the forearm cap and stock. The receiver has a single set trigger. The hammer has impressed bordered knurling on the spur. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor, and the butt trap contains a four piece steel cleaning rod. Although less well known than the Winchester Model 1873 "One of One Thousand" rifles, the Model 1873 "One of One Hundred" rifles are far rarer and represent one of the most elusive variations of special order Winchester lever action rifles. Provenance: The Frank R. Sweet Collection; The Arnold M. Chernoff Collection; The Carl Press Collection; The Robert M. Lee Collection; The Gateway Collection

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Company Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol

Lot 17

Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Pistol

This Factory engraved Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Pocket Pistol was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company c. 1860. The pistol has a .31 caliber, four-inch, octagon barrel with integral six-shot magazine, brass frame and distinctive finger-hole loading lever. The barrel has a pinch-top front sight and the magazine has a clam-shell shaped brass follower. A fixed rear sight is mounted on the top of the frame. The ejection port has a semi-circular cut-out at the front and the bolt has a single hook extractor. The hammer has coarse hand knurling on the spur. The two-piece walnut grips have a varnished piano finish. The barrel, cartridge elevator, rear sight and bolt are blued. The hammer, trigger and lever are color casehardened and the frame has a natural brass finish. The top and sides of the receiver, back strap and side plates are decorated with the open, leaf and scroll factory engraving found on most New Haven Arms No.1 pistols. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the New Haven Arms Co., legend: "NEWHAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB. 14. 1854". The serial number is stamped on the left side of the butt beneath the grips and on the inside of both grips. All of the visible serial numbers match. New Haven Arms manufactured an estimated 850 No. 1 Lever Action Pocket Pistols between 1857 and 1861.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31 Volcanic

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Lot 18

John Walch Ten Shot Double Hammers Pocket Percussion Revolver

This is one of approximately 2,000 brass variations of the Walch Double Hammer Revolver manufactured from 1860 to 1862 for John Walch and partner J.P. Lindsay by New Haven Arms Company. This scarce revolver fires ten shots from five chambers. The cylinder is twice as long, so that two loads can be put in the same chamber. There is a channel leading from the front load to the right nipple and the left nipple fires directly into the rear of the chamber. When the trigger is pulled, the right hammer drops, firing the front load, the trigger must be released before it can be pulled a second time to fire the rear load. The top barrel flat has the two line New York address/1859 patent date marking. The matching serial number is marked on the frame under the grip and on the cylinder pin. Brass cone front sight and a notch in the left hammer serves as the rear sight. Fitted with smooth varnished walnut grips. It is known that some of the Walch revolvers were privately purchased and carried by Union soldiers during the Civil War.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 31 percussion

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Lot 19

New Haven Arms Co./Volcanic Repeating Arms Advertising Poster

The headline of the poster reads "VOLCANIC/REPEATING FIRE ARMS,/MANUFACTURED BY THE/NEW HAVEN ARMS COMPANY,/NEW HAVEN, CONN./(PATENTED, 1854.) The advertisement praises Volcanic pistols and rifles for their modernity and expresses their superiority over cap and ball revolvers. It also shows a price list for the different models as well as two testimonials of Volcanic Arms in sea service. It is dated "October, 1859". The poster measures 12x18 1/2 inches and is stored between two sheets of plexiglass. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

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Lot 20

Volcanic Repeating Arms Advertising Poster

The poster shows a patent drawing of a Volcanic Pistol along with the company name at the top of the page. The body of the text explains how to load, fire, clean, and maintain the Volcanic Pistol and explain the new type of ammunition. The other side is listing reasons one should be interested in the pistol and singing the praise of the new action over traditional percussion revolvers as well as an ammunition price list. The back is also marked for James Carlton, an agent for Volcanic in Baltimore, MD. The poster measures some 10x12 inches and is between plexiglass. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Rare Documented Factory Targeted, Silver Plated, Early Production, Raised Thumbprint Dust Cover Winchester First Model Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with 1874 Dated Inscription and Factory Letter

Lot 21

Factory Silver Plated Winchester First Model 1873 Rifle

Offered here is an early production Winchester Model 1873 Rifle, serial number 841 featuring a highly desirable and rare special order factory documented silver plated receiver with a raised thumbprint dust cover. The accompanying factory letter gives the Winchester records for this rifle as the following: "rifle," "24 inch octagon barrel," "silver plate," and "target-4" when received in the warehouse on April 16, 1874, and shipped on the same day along with one other rifle in the same configuration. The factory silver plated receiver is a rarely encountered special order feature for the Model 1873, especially on early first models, and features a period retailer applied inscription on the left side plate. This inscription reads, "HENRY W. FULLER/1874." A search for Henry W. Fuller uncovers a judge, an inventor holding patents related to equipment used in the textile industry, an Everhart Coal Co. director, a Norfolk County, Massachusetts lawyer, and a National Life Insurance Co. of Chicago director who was also of the wholesale druggists Fuller, Finch and Fuller. Although he remains unidentified at this time, this personalized special order factory plated Model 1873 certainly gives the impression Henry W. Fuller was a prominent member of society. The receiver also features the early production raised thumbprint dust cover held in place by two integral guides. Model 1873 expert and author James Gordon states the raised thumbprint "is seen from the beginning of production through the 2500 serial range." Surviving examples are rarely encountered. The rifle is fitted with a Lyman dovetail beaded blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight correctly installed backwards and a folding tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester New Haven address/King's improvement patents legend ahead of the rear sight. The rifle correctly lacks a caliber designation. The barrel and magazine tube are blued. The plain forearm and straight grip stock are walnut. The stock is fitted with a trapdoor buttplate containing a four-piece cleaning rod. The low 800 serial number range certainly has some very interesting Model 1873s. This early production Model 1873 Rifle is only 7 serial numbers away from the lowest recorded factory engraved Model 1873 rifle, no. 834, which we had the pleasure of selling at our April 2018 Premier Firearms Auction.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 22

Volcanic Repeating Arms Company Lever Action Navy Pistol

This Lever Action Navy pistol was manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company c. 1856. The pistol has the distinctive brass frame, loading lever with finger hole and octagon barrel with integral magazine. The eight-inch, Type I, barrel has a full rib, ten-shot magazine, crowned muzzle, rounded T-bar spring, nickel-silver cone front sight and thick brass magazine follower. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the three-line legend: "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEW HAVEN CONN. FEB. 14. 1854". The plain brass receiver has semi-circular cut-outs on the front and rear of the ejection port, a dove-tail mounted rear sight, loading lever with finger hole, hammer with hand-cut knurling and two-piece walnut grips. An "X" factory inspection mark is stamped on the left side of the loading lever. The serial number is stamped on the right side of the loading lever, right side of the butt beneath the grip and on the inside of both grips. The barrel has commercial blue finish. The cartridge elevator, rear sight, bolt and hammer are fire blue and the hammer and trigger are color casehardened. The grips are varnished with high polish piano finish. The Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., manufactured approximately 1,500 Navy pistols with eight-inch barrels between 1855 and 1857. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 41 Volcanic

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Lot 23

Winchester Semi-Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1903. The rifle is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The barrel has the two-line address marking ahead of the rear sight, "33 W.C.F." at the breech, and the two-line nickel steel marking on the left side. A Winchester factory oval proof is correctly stamped on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-." The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking along with the serial number. The forearm and pistol grip stock checkered walnut. The buttstock has a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and a solid crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "1468" and "CH." Stock inlet and buttplate are unnumbered.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

Price Realized:

Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in .25-20 W.C.F.

Lot 24

Special Order Winchester Model 1892 .25-20 WCF Rifle

Manufactured in 1918. The barrel has a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight and is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend and "25-20 W.C.F." on the left side. A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information. The button magazine is a special order feature. The straight grip stock is fitted with a solid crescent buttplate and is marked with the period carved initials "CJM" on the right side near the buttplate tang.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25-20 WCF

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Lot 25

Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1924. The rifle is fitted with a Marble Sheard blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight and has standard markings including the Winchester factory oval proof on the barrel and receiver at the breech. All blue finish. The straight grip stock is fitted with a solid crescent steel buttplate featuring an engraved circular panel game scene depicting a bear and it is signed "Merlie '91." The plain forearm and stock are nicely figured walnut. The Schnabel forearm has an ebony insert.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30-06

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Dominion of Canada Proofed Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 26

Canadian Proofed Winchester Model 1894 Carbine

Manufactured in 1914. Standard markings and features as well as factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The barrel also bears the crossed pennant and "D.C.P." Dominion of Canada proof. This is one of the reported 7,000 Winchester Model 1894 carbines ordered by the British to arm second line Royal Navy crews. This example is numbered very close to the typical serial range of 730,000-750,000. One of these carbines is known to have been present in the sinking of the German U-boat UB-4 by H.M.A.S. Inverlyon on 15 August 1915. Provenance: The Brandhorst Collection

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 30 WCF

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Lot 27

Winchester Deluxe Model 1876 .50 Express Lever Action Rifle

The .50-95 Winchester Express was the largest caliber available for the Model 1876 and proved popular with big and dangerous game hunters. Many Model 1876 rifles chambered for this powerful cartridge were shipped to England and then found their way to Africa and India where they were often employed against big cats. The Model 1876 in .50 Express was only produced in limited numbers, especially when compared to the smaller calibers. Today Model 1876 .50 Express Rifles are a highly sought after Winchester collectible. High condition examples are proving difficult to find. This high condition example is made even rarer and more desirable by being in deluxe configuration. This rifle was manufactured in 1883. The barrel is fitted with dovetail blade and elevation adjustable rear sights and is stamped with the two-line New Haven/King's improvement patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and "50-CAL" at the breech. The third model receiver features an integral dust cover rail, dust cover with finger grip serrations at the rear, special order set trigger, and desirable casehardened finish. The dust cover is marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50 CAL 95 GRS." The cartridge elevator is marked "50-95." The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." The lower tang has the serial number below the lever catch. The barrel, magazine and dust cover are blued. The loading gate has a nitre blue finish. The remaining metal surfaces are casehardened. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe "XX" walnut. The pistol grip has a horn insert. The stock is fitted with a crescent steel trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included). The left side of the lower tang is marked "XX 1615 R." The assembly number "1615" is repeated on the stock inlet which is also marked with the letter "S." "1615" is also on the buttplate. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel chambered in "express" caliber, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, and casehardened receiver. The letter also states the rifle was received in the warehouse on May 3, 1883 and shipped the same day.

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Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-95 Express

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Lot 28

Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle

This Factory engraved Henry lever action rifle was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company c. April 1863. This rifle is decorated with the detailed scroll and border scroll work found on early New Haven Arms Co., factory engraved Henry rifles. The receiver top and sides, side-plates, upper and lower tang and buttplate heel are engraved with well detailed, dense, scroll-work on a punch-dot background. Two small flowers are engraved in the scrollwork above the lever screw on both side-plates. Wavy line borders surround the scrollwork on the receiver sides, side-plates, upper and lower tang and buttplate. The engraving is finer and more detailed than the factory engraving attributed to Samuel Hoggson found on later production rifles. The receiver and buttplate show traces of gold plated finish. The stock is deluxe, highly figured, walnut with a high polish piano finish. This rifle has the mid-production features that include: (1) buttplate with rounded heel profile, (2) rear sight dove-tail on the receiver, (3) third pattern folding leaf rear sight with 900 yard marking below the center notch and small elevator bar with rounded ends, (4) nickel-silver, square-back front sight blade, (5) large diameter brass follower and beveled follower slot, (6) first style, small, New Haven Arms Co., legend on the top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight and (7) numbered tang and buttplate screws. The hammer has the standard hand-cut knurling on the spur. The rifle lacks the sling swivel and barrel mounted loop for sling hook which were special order features on early and mid-production Henry rifles. The serial number is present on the top barrel flat behind the rear sight, lower left side of the receiver tang, inside of the buttplate below the lower screw hole, the shanks of both buttplate screws and shanks of two of the three tang screws. All of the visible serial numbers match. The modern made replacement stock is not serial numbered. The rifle is complete with the scarce, four-piece, jointed, hickory cleaning rod furnished with early and mid-production Henry rifles.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 Henry RF

Price Realized:

Fine Winchester Model 1876 "Centennial" Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 29

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

The included factory letter confirms the 26 inch octagon barrel and plain trigger as well as being received in the warehouse on August 26, 1879 and shipped on August 29, 1879 with 99 other arms to order number 16604. The second model receiver features a dust cover guide rail attached to the receiver with two screws and a dust cover with oval finger checkering. The rifle is fitted with dovetail blade front sight and an "1876" marked folding ladder rear sight. The top barrel flat has the two-line New Haven/King's improvement patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight. The lower tang has the serial number between the lever catch and screw. "MODEL 1876" is stamped on the upper tang. The rifle correctly lacks a caliber designation. The buttstock is fitted with a trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included). The hammer and lever are casehardened. The loading gate has a nitre blue finish. The remaining metal surfaces are blued. The plain forearm and straight grip stock are walnut.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

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Lot 30

Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1888. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line New Haven address (series of tool-like marks under "USA") ahead of the rear sight and "40-65 W.C.F." at the breech. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates and the serial number. The receiver has the desirable casehardened finish. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe "X" walnut. The stock is fitted with a solid crescent buttplate and an ebony insert on the grip. The left side of the lower tang is stamped "273" and "X." The assembly number "273" is on the buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 40-65 WCF

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ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine with 15 Inch Barrel

Lot 31

ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1892 Trapper's Carbine

Manufactured in 1916, this is a rare Trapper's Carbine with a 15 inch barrel. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms lists this carbine as being removed from the purview of the National Firearms Act and classified as a curio and relic and a copy of the ATF exemption letter is included. Standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech along with a "B" in a shield on the receiver ring (likely an export mark). Fitted with pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. Provenance: The Brandhorst Collection

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Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Attractive Acid Etched Panel Scenes Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Lot 32

Acid Etched Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Rifle

Manufactured in 1915 and subsequently custom embellished using acid etching with scrollwork and game panel scenes applied to the sides of the receiver. Amongst the scrollwork is a hunter taking aim with his rifle at a charging bear on the left side and running wolf on the right side, all on a matte background. Beaded blade Lyman front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel with the two-line legend, two-line nickel steel marking and "33 WCF" on the left side. A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The half length magazine has the patent date marked on the takedown release. The lower tang is stamped with the two-line patent dates marking as well as with the serial number. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information. The forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered deluxe walnut featuring "H" type checkering. The stock has a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and unmarked solid recoil pad. The left side of the lower tang is marked "347." The assembly number "347" is repeated on the stock inlet.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Attractive Documented Angelo Bee Engraved Antique Winchester Deluxe Style Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with Certificate of Authenticity

Lot 33

Angelo Bee Engraved Winchester Deluxe Style Model 1890 Rifle

Receiver manufactured in 1894 and subsequently masterfully embellished by Master Engraver Angelo Bee. The included certificate of authenticity lists this rifle by serial number, states that the engraving is authentic, and is signed by Bee. The engraving mimics a Winchester factory pattern consisting of scrollwork and small game scenes (rabbits and squirrels). The remainder of the rifle has been upgraded to deluxe configuration with blade front and fixed notch rear sights, standard Winchester markings, and fancy grain walnut grooved forearm and a checkered pistol grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 22 short

Price Realized:

Winchester Deluxe Style Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot 34

Winchester Deluxe Style Model 1892 Rifle

Receiver serialized in the antique number range. Dovetail blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights on a barrel stamped with the two-line address and "44 W.C.F." A Winchester factory oval proof appears on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information. Casehardened receiver, hammer, lever, forend cap, and buttplate. The forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe style walnut and checkered. Buttstock fitted with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and Swiss buttplate.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 35

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

The accompanying Winchester Gun Museum letter confirms the octagon barrel in .38 caliber and plain trigger as well as being shipped on April 16, 1901. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line New Haven address legend ahead of the rear sight and "38 WCF" at the breech. The underside of the receiver carries the serial number. The upper tang is stamped with the three-line model/patent date marking. The buttplate, hammer and lever are casehardened. The loading gate is nitre blue. The remaining surfaces are blued. Plain forearm and straight grip stock are of nicely figured walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate. Consecutively serialized to the next two lots.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 36

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

The included copy of the Winchester Gun Museum letter confirms the octagon barrel in .38 caliber and plain trigger as well as being shipped on June 30, 1901.The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line New Haven address legend ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation "38 WCF" is stamped a the breech. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The serial number is located on the underside of the receiver. The upper tang has the three-line model/patent date marking. The buttplate, hammer and lever are casehardened. The loading gate is nitre blue. The remaining surfaces are blued. The forearm and straight grip stock are nicely figured walnut. The stock is fitted with a crescent buttplate. Consecutively serialized to the previous and next lots.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 37

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

The accompanying copy of the Winchester Gun Museum letter confirms the octagon barrel in .38 caliber and plain trigger as well as being shipped on February 4, 1901. The barrel is stamped with the two-line New Haven address legend ahead of the rear sight and "38 WCF" at the breech and is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The upper tang has the three-line model/patent date marking. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the receiver. The buttplate, hammer and lever are casehardened. The loading gate is nitre blue. The remaining surfaces are blued. The plain forearm and straight grip stock are nicely figured walnut with the stock fitted with a crescent buttplate. Consecutively serialized to the previous two lots.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

Price Realized:

Documented Special Order Winchester Model 1876 50-95 Express Lever Action Short Rifle with Factory Letter

Lot 38

Special Order Winchester Model 1876 Express Rifle

This is a desirable example of a Winchester Model 1876 Express Rifle with special order features. The rifle is complete with a 1965 dated Winchester Gun Museum letter that describes it as: rifle, express caliber, 1/2 octagon barrel 24 inch, casehardened, shotgun butt, set trigger and 1/2 magazine. The letter states that this rifle was shipped from the Winchester factory on July 27, 1883. The barrel has a blue finish and the forearm cap, receiver, hammer, loading lever and smooth steel shotgun buttplate have a casehardened finish. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut with a varnish finish. The barrel has a dovetail mounted "Rocky Mountain" front sight with brass blade and dovetail mounted early pattern sporting rear sight with four-notch elevator. The second pattern receiver has a screw-fastened dust cover guide and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two-line legend: "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS.NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860." ahead of the rear sight. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "50-CAL" just ahead of the receiver. The top of the dust cover is roll-stamped with the designation: "WINCHESTER EXPRESS/.50 CAL 95 GRS." The bottom of the cartridge elevator is inscribed: "50-95". The upper receiver tang has a factory threaded hole for a tang sight and is roll-stamped: "MODEL 1876." The serial number is located on the lower receiver tang behind the lever latch.

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50-95 Express

Price Realized:

ATF Exempted Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper's Carbine with 14 Inch Barrel

Lot 39

ATF Exempt Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Trapper's Carbine

Winchester's saddle ring carbines were popular guns for those traveling on horseback, and these shorter carbines would have been even handier and easier to carry and draw from a scabbard. This short barreled carbine was manufactured in 1907 and is listed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms in an included copy of a January 31, 1983, letter as being removed from the purview of the National Firearms Act and thus classified as a curio or relic. Aside from the special 14 inch barrel, the carbine has the standard markings and features, including the Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

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Lot 40

Early Production Newhouse No. 6 Slick Pan Bear Trap

This massive bear trap weighing in at about 50 pounds was manufactured c. 1850 to 1855 by Sewell Newhouse of Oneida County, New York. He began making traps in the early 1800s, at first by using metal scraps from his father's blacksmith shop. In 1849, Newhouse joined a religious community started by John Humphrey Noyes and continued making traps by hand. The business gradually grew until becoming a primary manufacturing operation for the community. Their primary sellers were always smaller traps, such as those for beaver, with reported sales in 1864 being 7,250 beaver traps compared to only 30 bear traps, making these large game traps incredibly scarce. This variation of the Newhouse bear trap is often referred to as a "slick pan" as the pan/trigger mechanism is unmarked, unlike later models which bore the Oneida Newhouse markings. This example with the Newhouse markings on top of each spring has large teeth riveted to the jaws with square rivets and is fitted with a short length of anchoring chain. The chain is the original length and it retains the original swivel, a component that is often missing from surviving examples.

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Lot 41

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Offered here is both an attractive and solid representative example of a Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" Carbine that was manufactured in 1870. It is a third model with the serial number marked in block numerals behind the trigger, flared frame to meet forend, and the curved frame profile in the hammer area as more pronounced than as seen in the first and second models. Other features included a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, brass trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included), rimfire firing pin, barrel band with integral front sight, and carbine type folding leaf sight. The top of the barrel has the two-line Winchester New Haven address/King's improvement patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight. The barrel, barrel bands and magazine tube are blue. The loading gate is nitre blue, The hammer and lever have a casehardened finish. The plain forearm and straight grip stock are walnut. The '66 secured Winchester's place in the annals of the West and launched a long line of successful Winchester lever actions that remain popular to this day and still retain the basic form of the '66. It saw use in conflicts over land, gold, and other resources on the frontier in the second half of the 19th century in the hands of settlers, Native Americans, outlaws, lawmen, and hunters and is the direct descendant of the Henry rifle and traces its lineage back to earlier repeaters like the Volcanic.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

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Lot 42

Antique Colt Black Powder Single Action Army Revolver

The Colt Single Action Army was one of the most popular handguns in late 19th century and is easily the most iconic and most thoroughly associated with the American West. This example was manufactured in 1886, and it certainly has the classic look of an authentic cowboy gun. The barrel has the correct two-line Hartford marking on top. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking. The caliber designation "45 CAL" is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard and back strap.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45 LC

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Lot 43

Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver

Remington reportedly manufactured 2,000 of these Model 1890 Single Action Army revolvers in 1891-94. The Model 1890 was the successor to the Model 1875 and 1888 and was also intended to be the competitor to the Wild West legend the Colt Single Action Army. The Model 1890 is one of the most sought after of all of the Remington produced handguns. The top of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y." The caliber designation "44 C.F.W" is marked on the left side of the frame just below the cylinder. The serial number is correctly located on the lower left side of the frame under the grip panel. A factory lanyard ring is mounted on the butt. The back of the left grip panel has a modern collection label for Richard G. Gooding (1921-2003) of Wausau, Wisconsin. Gooding was a decorated WWII veteran of Patton's 3rd Army Division, breeder of purebred Dalmatians and German shepherds, an expert gunsmith and collector of militaria and firearms with special interest in antique Remingtons.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

Price Realized:

Lot 44

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

The '66 secured Winchester's place in the annals of the West and launched a long line of successful Winchester lever actions that remain popular to this day and still retain the basic form of the '66. This carbine example was manufactured in 1869 and has the distinctive brass receiver, round barrel, full length magazine tube, front barrel band featuring an integral front sight, two leaf rear sight, saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, and walnut stock with a trapdoor crescent brass buttplate (cleaning rod not included). The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line Winchester New Haven/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight. The lower tang is stamped with the serial number behind the trigger.

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 RF

Price Realized:

Fine Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Lot 45

Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1911. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates markings, two-line nickel steel marking, and "33 W.C.F." A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The rifle is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight. The lower tang is stamped with the two-line patent dates marking as well as with the serial number. The half length magazine has the patent date marked on the takedown release. The forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered deluxe walnut. The pistol grip is fitted with a hard rubber Winchester cap. The buttstock is fitted with a checkered hard rubber Winchester shotgun type buttplate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 33 WCF

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Lot 46

Winchester First Model 1876 "Open Top" Lever Action Rifle

This rifle has the seldom seen open top frame whereas the later Model 1876s had dust covers. Only around 3,000 were produced out of the total of 63,871 manufactured between 1876 and 1897. Per the serial number this Model 1876 was manufactured in 1876, the first year of production. The accompanying factory letter for this rifle confirms the octagon barrel and plain trigger as well as being received in the warehouse on October 26, 1877 and shipped the same day. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat has the two-line address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight. The rifle correctly lacks a caliber designation as early production Model 1876s were offered only in .45-75 WCF. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." Other early features include the large hammer and buttplate with large toe. The buttstock is fitted with a trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 45-75

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Lot 47

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1880 as a second model featuring a dust cover rail secured to the receiver by two screws and dust cover with serrations at the rear. The barrel has a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight and is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight. The rifle correctly lacks a caliber designation. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873." The lower tang has the serial number. The straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44 WCF

Price Realized:

Exceptional 50-Count Box of Winchester Repeating Arms Company Model 1873 .44 W.C.F. Cartridges

Lot 48

Box of Winchester .44 W.C.F. Cartridges

This is an exceptionally high condition, full box of Winchester Repeating Arms Co. .44 W.C.F. cartridges. The box retains a partial factory seal and is of plain cardboard construction with a green top label with black lettering and features the picture of a .44-40 cartridge. The black ink labelling around the sides features a picture of a Model 1873 carbine, a .44-40 cartridge, and the Winchester guarantee.

Has Box

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Lot 49

Marlin Model 1888 Lever Action Rifle

Approximately 4,814 Marlin Model 1888 lever action rifles were manufactured from 1888-1892. The lowest serial number known in this model is 19559 making this rifle "19560" the second lowest known serialized M1888 Marlin rifle manufactured (see "Marlin Firearms: A History of the Guns and the Company that Made Them" by Lt. Col. Brophy page 167). This example has a blade front sight with bead insert, a sporting type adjustable rear sight, and full length tubular magazine. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two line New Haven address/patent date (October 1887). Blue with casehardened hammer, lever, end cap and buttplate. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with steel forend cap and crescent buttplate. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 24 inch octagon barrel in .44 caliber. The factory letter also states the rifle was shipped on August 4, 1888. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 44

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Scarce and Desirable ATF Exempt Marlin Model 94 Lever Action Saddle Ring Trapper Carbine with 15 Inch Barrel

Lot 50

Marlin Model 94 Trapper Carbine with 15 Inch Barrel

This is a rare, desirable Trapper carbine with a 15 inch barrel was manufactured after 1906, and per the included Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms letter dated December 16, 2021, this carbine as listed by serial number has been removed from the purview of the National Firearms Act and classified as a curio and relic. This Trapper is fitted with carbine style sights and a saddle ring on the left side of the frame and is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend on top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight and "Marlin/Model '94" on the upper tang. The upper tang and top of the receiver have been factory drilled and tapped for sight mounting.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32-20

Price Realized:

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