Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1866 ENGRAVED LEVER ACTION RIFLE
01-26396
Cal. 44 HRF
S# 105724
Bbl. 24″ octagon w/ rocky mountain front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ brass crescent buttplate & sling swivels. This fine rifle features generous coverage of unsigned period engraving indicative of Louis D. Nimschke’s work. Circular scene on right sideplate features a running bull elk. Left sideplate features a scene w/ a bugling bull elk. Balance of the receiver sides are covered w/ vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds & single line borders. Complimenting scroll extends to upper & lower receiver areas w/ an eight point star on the front receiver ring. Bottom of lifter has diamond shaped designs w/ grass highlights. Brass forearm cap has four pointed floral scroll. Peak of buttplate has fancy borders w/ scroll highlight. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ sling swivels. S# indicates 1872 mfg.
STATUS: ANTIQUE
