July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/12/2022
Winchester Winder Musket single shot rifle. Made circa 1918 (per the Winchester Collectors Website). This rifle was sold to the U.S. military, noted by "US / (Flaming bomb)" on the top of the tang. Standard company markings on the barrel. Round steel barrel with blade front sight and factory installed Lyman rear peep (aperture is absent). A Lyman tang mounted rear sight is also present. Factory blued finish on the metal components. Wood has its original light oil finish. Smooth metal butt plate. CONDITION: Metal retains 75% of its original finish with some light brown patina forming in areas. Wood has a few handling marks and scratches. Fore wood is solid with no visible cracks. Bore is shiny with crisp rifling. Mechanically fine. JWA