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!
IMPRESSIVE CUSTOM EXTENDED BARREL & ENGRAVED EARLY 2ND MODEL 1866 WINCHESTER RIFLE EMULATING LOUIS NIMSCHKE
01-26620 | Cal. 44. | S# 21200.
Upgraded with later 32″ octagonal barrel with added 2-line Henry & King’s patent markings, reproduction 1000 yard ladder sight, full magazine. Mounted with highly figured flame grain walnut, crescent brass buttplate with trap. Bottom of stock has a factory sling swivel with corresponding swivel in the forend cap. Lower tang under the wood is stamped “M” & “O”, buttstock has last four digits of S#, 2100 in tang channel and same number stamped inside toe of buttplate. Rifle is finely custom engraved and gold plated, fake signatures “NIMSCHKE” and “LDN” under eagle & shield panel. Rifle originally made in 1869, unknown when customized with engraving and new 32″ barrel. STATUS: ANTIQUE.
