2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES PICTURED
The John Fox Collection
LOT 25
Documented Antique Winchester Model 1886 Extra Lightweight Takedown
Short Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 118343, 45/70 cal., 22 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. The included factory letter confirms the rifle was received
and shipped on September 23, 1898, as part of order 6666 and confirms it shipped in the current
caliber with an extra light 22 inch barrel, half magazine, plain trigger, takedown configuration,
shotgun butt, and plain rubber buttplate. The rifle has a standard Lyman ramp front sight with white bead
and buckhorn sporting style, rear sight with screw adjustable center insert. The barrel, magazine, forearm cap, bolt and
receiver have the Winchester high polish blue finish. The hammer and loading lever are color casehardened. The loading gate is niter blue. The checkered hard rubber buttplate is embossed
with the Winchester logo. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the legend: “-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” in two lines ahead
of the rear sight. “45-70,” the Winchester oval “W/P” proofmark meaning it was returned to the factory after 1905, and “N.S” are stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the
receiver. The upper receiver tang is drilled and tapped for a peep sight and is roll-stamped: “-MODEL 1886.” The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are stamped in two lines on the lower tang behind the
trigger. The serial number is stamped in script behind the rear tang screw.
CONDITION: Fine. The rifle retains 85% plus of the original blue and casehardened finish. With slightly thinning down the length of the barrel and limited circular scratches on the underside of the barrel
just in front of the magazine. The takedown collar shows normal handling wear and a thinning blue finish. The bolt and receiver retain 85% of the original high polish blue finish with light high point wear and a few
minor scratches. The niter blue loading gate has high point wear but retains 50% of the original nitre blue finish. The hammer retains 80% of the its case colors. Contact points on the loading lever have a silver patina. The shortened
refinished buttstock is in very good condition. The forearm is fine. All of the markings are crisp. This is a solid representative example of a .45/70 Winchester Model 1886 Extra Lightweight Takedown Rifle.
Estimate: 5500 - 8500
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LOT 26
Winchester Model
1895 Lever Action Takedown Rifle in Desirable .405 W.C.F. with
Canvas Sleeve - Serial no. 78211B, 405 WCF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured 1915. The barrel has the two-line nickel steel marking and “405 W.C.F.” on the
upper left. Winchester factory oval proofs are on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The receiver is marked with the two-line
Winchester address/patent on the left, three-line trademark on the upper tang, serial number on the lower tang, and has a matted section
on the top of the receiver ring. It is fitted with raised dovetailed Lyman beaded blade front, replacement Sheard three-leaf (one a folding ladder)
rear, and receiver mounted Lyman peep sights. Mounted with a smooth schnabel tip forearm with ebony insert and a straight grip stock with added swivel eyelet base and
fitted with a factory checkered steel shotgun buttplate. Includes a tan canvas takedown carry-case with leather straps and reinforced areas.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% original blue finish with the balance, primarily on the receiver, lever and buttplate, showing a mixture of brown and grey patinas. There are some tool type marks and
battering visible on the right side of the takedown collar. The wood is also very good with some scattered minor dings and scratches and some visible mild handling wear in the varnish on the forearm.
Mechanically excellent. The case is good with some moderate wear and an absent buckle.
Estimate: 2500 - 3750
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LOT 27
Exceptional Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in .44 W.C.F.
- Serial no. 992914, 44 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured in 1928. Standard markings including Winchester
factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. 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.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus bright original blue finish with a few patches of smooth
brown patina on the receiver and buttplate, and some light saddle ring wear. The wood is excellent with
some scattered light dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3500 - 5500