North American Auction Company
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Fine Montana Collector Sale - April 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 161

RARE Winchester '94 & Colt SAA Engraved Gold Set

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500

This is an outstanding and rare Winchester and Colt two gun engraved and gold inlaid commemorative set in the original case, with matched serial numbers and matched .44-40 WCF calibers, dating to the 1980s. The set commemorates two of the most iconic firearms of the American West from each company, the Colt Single Action Army Model 1873 Revolver and the Winchester Model 94 (1894) lever action rifle. The pair are both cambered in .44-40 WCF and are engraved with 18 carat gold inlay across the exterior. The pair come with an oak case with a brass plaque and fitted interior. The Winchester Model 94 is etched with floral and geometric designs in 18 carat gold across the frame and barrel with the left side of the frame showing the Winchester galloping cowboy on a horse on the side with the center showing the initials "WC". The right side of the frame is engraved with the bust of Winchester. The barrel is engraved with "Winchester" on the left side flanked by floral designs and the right side shows a building depicted across the side. The tang is etched with the signature "O. F. Winchester". The side of the barrel is marked "Winchester - R - MODEL 94 44-40 WIN Made in New Haven, Conn, U.S.A. Winchester Proof Steel" and the tang under the lever action reading "Mfd by U.S. Repeating Arms Co Winchester TM's licensed from Olin Corporation". Serial Number: WCX2024WC. The Colt Single Action Army revolver is chambered in .44-40 WCF with blue'd and case hardened finish and walnut grips. The cylinder is engraved with 18 carat gold floral designs along with a medallion design with the initials "WC" and the a second with the Colt Stallion. The barrel is similarly etched with "COLT" flanked by floral designs and building on the other side similarly flanked. The back of the grip is gold engraved with the signature of Col. Sam Colt. The piece is marked across the top of the barrel reading "+Colts PT, F, A, MFG, Co, Hartford, CT, U.S.A.+" with the left side of the frame marked "PAT. SEPT.19.1871. JULY 2.-72, JAN.19.-75". Serial Number: 2024WC. The set comes in a solid oak case with brass hardware and a plaque across the top reading "Winchester Colt Commemorative Set O. F. Winchester Col. Sam Colt U.S. Repeating Arms Company Winchester trademarks licensed from Olin Corporation". The oak case features a fitted red velvet interior for the rifle and revolver as well as sections for gilt medallions and a corner for storage. Both firearms are in brand new, never fired condition, with the set as a whole in wonderful display condition though missing the medallions and key. Rifle Serial Number: WCX2024WC. Revolver Serial Number: 2024WC. This set qualifies as modern firearms and requires a FFL transfer or NICS background check.*

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