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Lot 36: Winchester Thumb Trigger Rifle 22 L& S

Rare Winchester Thumb Trigger Bolt Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2007

Lot 36: Winchester Thumb Trigger Rifle 22 L& S

Rare Winchester Thumb Trigger Bolt Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2007

Estimated Price: $500 - $700

Rare Winchester Thumb Trigger Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: Thumb Trigger
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 L& S
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: gumwood
Item Views: 1410
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 13
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This rifle was a modification of the Model 1902 without a traditional trigger. The rifle is fired by depressing the trigger with the thumb which is part of the sear and extractor located behind the bolt. Standard med-production markings and features including "THUMB TRIGGER MODEL" and 1899 and 1905 patent dates. Fixed sights and one piece straight grip stock with a black hard rubber buttplate. Winchester sold approx. 76,000 of these rifles between 1904 and 1923.

Rating Definition:

About good. The barrel retains traces of original blue the balance has a mottled brown patina with light spotting and surface scratches. The wood is fair with scratches and dings throughout with 6" crack on the left. A very rare little rifle that with proper restoration would significantly improve in value.



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