You might find a gun with a few of these features someday in the future, but it’s almost certain they won’t be in this condition. Still not enough? It has the “Winchester Repeating Arms” monogram on the left side and is a first-year production! The serial number is 414 and for those wondering, yes, this qualifies as an antique rifle, meaning that whoever is lucky enough to scoop up this gorgeous piece of history can take it home the same day. Talk about your extras! It has a pistol grip, highly figured wood, is a takedown model(!), and bears checkering on the forearm and grip. Those features alone would likely be enough to endear this gun to me, but it’s also a deluxe model. That case hardening and the Damascus barrel are a match made in heaven. Its looks alone are enough to make it a Bucket List gun for me. With this existing love for these old lever shotguns, there was no question that I wanted to feature Lot 3013. Something about that massive receiver, the mechanical syncopation it voices every time it’s cycled, and an action that by necessity is large enough for you to be able to peer in to see all the moving bits. This is being listed for no other reason than I absolutely adore these old lever action shotguns. Lot 3013: Phenomenal First Year Production Damascus Barrel Winchester Model 1887 Deluxe Lever Action Shotgun with Factory Letter Estimate: $35,000 – $55,000 With that, I’d like to point out of some the incredible Winchester firearms in our May Premiere Auction that have more than earned some extra attention. These include the quintessential lever actions, but also delve more deeply into the Winchester line-up with beloved sporting models, unusual custom order configurations, and stunning high condition examples of almost any model you can name. Their predecessors helped push firearm design and even served in the American Civil War.īut what you might not know is that behind those flagship pieces is a virtual armada of outstanding antique Winchester rifles and shotguns that any collector would be thrilled to have in their collection. Bill N.Early Winchester rifles helped shape the country and tame the frontier. Would love to buy a very nice Henry, but I have a wife. I also have purchased four other 63’s in very fine shape (I’m a sucker and figure I will control the market in excellent 63’s. I have acquired other popular 22’s, including a 61 in its original 1940 box and a 63 with a correct box. 22’s as it brings me back to my rabbit hunting days in the middle of Kansas when I shot many with my 62A which is still in almost perfect condition, even after climbing over many barbed-wire fences. I have a problem of deciding what Winchesters to collect there are so many choices and possibilities. I have corresponded with the President/Owner of Marble Arms who wants to buy this rifle. I thank you for all of your valuable information. Also, with the Kings improvement patent marks on the barrel, do you have any idea what vintage this barrel might be. Tell me, as a historian, how in the world did a person owning an 1873 Winchester consider obtaining a replacement barrel? I don’t doubt it as it is obviously a replacement barrel I just can’t imagine going to the trouble of sending my rifle back to Winchester in the 1890’s to have the barrel replaced. Bob: There is no proof mark on the receiver.
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