October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Special ordered Winchester Model 1912 manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1915 and given as a retirement gift to W.H. Grimshaw by his men in 1916. Grimshaw served as a U.S. Marshall from 1899 to 1916 in the Minnesota District. Included is his U.S. Marshall marked 6-pointed gold-washed star, engraved on the back with "W.H. Grinshaw from MPLS Friends". Gun has early markings. Blued 30" barrel with solid, raised, matted rib, fixed Full choke, and 2 - 3/4" chambers, marked with Winchester address and "-MODEL 1912-" marking. Blued takedown receiver with blued magazine tube and push button safety. Factory special order, deluxe figured, checkered walnut English grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate and silver stock shield engraved "W.H. GRIMSHAW / U.S. MARSHALL / FROM HIS DEPUTIES / APRIL 15, 1916", and matching checkered walnut slide handle. Comes with a leg o' mutton leather case with a plaque engraved with Grimshaw's name and an assemblage of documents on Grimshaw. CONDITION: 90% original blue with silver edges. 95% original receiver blue with handling wear. 90% original varnish with flattened checkering and some small usage and handling marks. Great bore and mechanics. A neat gun from that period with more research needed.
Paperwork
Badge, Marshal Service Record Copies