September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2024
One of 600 manufactured in 1993. Blued carbine length barrel with full length magazine tube retained by a pair of nickel plated barrel bands, tall blade front sight, and buckhorn rear. Brilliantly nickel plated receiver engraved on the left with Chief Joseph's portrait and a map showing the path he lead the Nez Perce from the US to Canada. Right side has a depiction of a Native encampment and "NEZ PERCE / COMMEMORATIVE" in a flowing banner. Checkered carbine forend and straight grip stock of nicely figured walnut with a checkered black plastic Winchester butt plate. CONDITION: Excellent, as new with only light handling. Fine bore, likely unfired since factory proofing. Fine mechanics. PROVENANCE: Jim Cyr Collection.
ADDENDUM: A Nez Perce Commemorative fringed rifle scabbard has been provided. Photo added.
Accessories
Fringed scabbard