Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
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!
EXCEPTIONAL A. GRIEBEL ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 71 LEVER ACTION RIFLE
25-4096
Cal. 348 Win.
S# 43282.
Bbl. 24″.
Model 71 lever action rifle mfg. by Winchester in 1955 and subsequently master engraved by Arnold Griebel. The receiver features near full converage engraved consisting of bordered scrollwork on either side and on the tangs, with the left side featuring a gold inlaid side portrait of a Native American and by a relief engraved settler & wagon scene, featuring foliage and mountains in the background, with the right side featuring a gold inlaid buffalo scene. Underside of the receiver exhibits matching scrollwork and is signed “ENGR. BY A. GRIEBEL”. Scroll engraving extends to the lever (also featuring a knurled panel on the front of the loop), breech end of the bbl., as well as on the forearm cap. Receiver and lever exhibit a coin finish, wth the bbl., 1/2 length mag. tube, forearm cap, bolt, hammer, and buttplate exhibiting a high polish finish. Gold plated trigger. Finely figured checkered European walnut forearm and hard rubber capped pistol grip buttstock, with steel buttplate featuring a large hinged trapdoor. Hooded blade front sight on diamond and dot pattern ramp with slot blank in rear dovetail.
STATUS: CURIO
