October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/22/2019
Another Doug Turnbull masterpiece. Built on a Winchester Model 1886 platform. Full octagon barrel marked on top flat "Manufactured By The Winchester Repeating Arms CO. New Haven. Conn. U.S.A.", left flat at the breech marked "Thumper Model". Chambered in .50 Express caliber. Masterfully engraved in the nostalgic likeness of a "Winchester Highly Finished Arm" featuring panel scenes with a gold inlaid bull moose on the right side of the frame and a magnificent gold inlaid bull elk on the left side. Extensive gold inlay wire work on frame, lever, hammer, bolt, and forearm cap. Double gold inlaid barrel bands at the muzzle and breech. Beautiful bright case colors on the lever and hammer. Winchester style deluxe grade pistol grip stock and forearm checkered in the "H" pattern. Red rubber recoil pad on butt. Original style sling studs on forearm cap and stock, complete with Winchester style sling hooks. CONDITION: Nearly new with 100% Turnbull applied blue and case color. Bore is mint an appears unfired. Overall a masterfully executed custom Winchester Rifle. -MKS-
Accessories
Replacement sights, sling swivels