2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 13
Very Fine, Rare Antique Winchester Model 1887 Semi-Deluxe Lever Action
Shotgun - Serial no. 10269, 12 gauge, 30 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured in 1888. Single bead sight on the barrel with a 2 5/8 inch chamber and
choke measuring modified. Standard “WRACO” monogram on the left side of the casehardened
receiver. The bottom of the barrel and top of the breech block have British proofs, and the lower tang is
marked “722” under the highly figured checkered pistol grip stock. Smooth two-piece slab forend and checkered pistol grip
stock with checkered iron buttplate and 13 inch length of pull.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% original blue and 60% plus vivid casehardened finishes with the balance mostly a grey patina, some light brown speckling on
the receiver and some scattered light pitting. The wood is fine with minor dings and scratches throughout, a moderate chip at the toe (mainly in the buttplate), and mostly
well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5500 - 8500
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
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LOT 14
Exceptional Winchester Model 1873 Lever
Action Musket - Serial no. 569742B, 44 WCF cal., 30 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1903 as a Third
Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edge. Front sight has a
base that serves as a bayonet lug, and the rear sight is a folding ladder. The barrel is stamped with
the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and “44 W.C.F.” at the breech. The
brass cartridge elevator is marked “44 CAL.” The model marking is on the upper tang. The straight grip stock is
fitted with a trapdoor buttplate containing a five-piece cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish with some scattered flaking turned brown and some scattered
pitting. 98% original niter blue remains on the loading gate. 98% vivid original case colors remain on the hammer, lever
and buttplate. 99% bright original nitre blue remaining on the loading gate. There is a series of tool-like marks at the
middle barrel band, otherwise the wood is also excellent with some scattered minor dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4500 - 7000