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Winchester Gr. Western Artists I Comm. Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Winchester Gr. Western Artists I Comm. Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Winchester Great Western Artists I Commemorative Carbine, #4957473, .30-30 cal., 20'' blue barrel, roll engraved ''old silver'' finish to frame, barrel bands, hooded front and standard buckhorn rear sight, spade checkered and varnished walnut stock and handguard. Left side of frame features scene made famous by Russell ''In Without Knocking'' depicting five men on horseback entering the Hoffman Hotel; right side shows ''Wild Meat for Men'' scene recreated in metal as Indian hunting buffalo. Below the loading gate is the signature of Bottega C. Giovanelli, this being #7/999. Carbine comes in an Italian custom-made case of Winchester fabric with leather handle and trim and brass hardware. The red and velvet lined case holds two framed signed and numbered intaglio prints taken from the receiver and are #7/999 to match the Carbine. Condition is excellent showing no evidence of use or actioning. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (Modern)