November 18, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2020
Winchester Model 1905 Deluxe semi-automatic, clip fed rifle made in 1906. Blued tapered round barrel with "P" in oval proof with usual "WP" indicating possible outside factory barrel replacement with Winchester barrel, which is not listed in Cody letter. Lyman fold down rear sight with Lyman bead pedestal front sight. Blued receiver with $10 No. 6 style engraving possibly done by Ulrich, Stokes, or Gough who were all engravers for Winchester at the time. Engraving features 70% receiver coverage with Big Horn Sheep in circle on left hand side and large Deer in circle on right with balance a floral scroll pattern. Floral scroll pattern engraved nosepiece and trigger guard. Tang drilled for sight with sight missing but original screws still there. Factory checkered figured walnut pistol grip stock with Winchester grip cap and hard rubber buttplate. Checkered walnut fancy grain forearm. Comes with correct ".32 Cal." marked clip and Cody letter stating shipping dates and extras that were ordered. CONDITION: 80% barrel blue with dark bore with visible sharp rifling. 60% fading receiver blue with some freckling and wear in operating areas. 50% original high luster varnish with hunting scratches and dings. Good mechanics. DLM