September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2024
Manufactured in 1912. This short rifle has the proper 8 3/8" short forearm, proper 7/8" front sight set back and 1/8" magazine set back. Left side two line Winchester barrel legend sits 9 1/8" from muzzle to start and 8 3/8" from back to end of legend. Features German silver tip front sight, semi buckhorn rear sight, blue finish, walnut stock with rifle butt plate and matching forearm. CONDITION: Fine. Receiver is a grey brown patina with some blue on loading gate. Barrel retains 85% blue mixing plum with light high edge wear, handling marks and strong legends. Wood is excellent, proud to metal, with scattered dings and impressions. Action is fine. Bore is strong but frosted. PROVENANCE: Jim Cyr Collection.