3065 SCARCE WINCHESTER LEE NAVY MILITARY RIFLE

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2026 Nov 08 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 2,000.00 USD
Estimated at 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
TRANSITIONING TO SPORTER PRODUCTION. Cal. .236 USN. S# 11425. This exact rifle is pictured on page 44 of "THE WINCHESTER-LEE RIFLE" by Eugene Myszkowski and states "Military pattern rifle serial number 11425 was fitted with a custom Lyman bolt peep sight adjustable for both windage and elevation. The rear sight has been removed and handguard fitted with a wood filler piece to cover the opening. The serial number ledger indicates that the rifle was sent to "Russ" for unspecified work and shipped November 18, 1899". It is not clear if this was an experimental or prototype design but there were a number of non- standard variations taking place within this serial number range. (See Lot 3066 S#11127). The 28" tapered round barrel is unmarked. Military rear sight has been removed (sight hole in hand guard has been plugged and a groove has been cut in top to aid sighting with specially made Lyman type aperture sight with windage adjustment that attaches to gas shield on bolt). Front sight blade is replaced by King No. 1 triple bead sight that is pinned into original square mounting block. Action has Winchester info and patent dates (last being "95") on left sidewall. S# is on receiver ring and there are no military markings. Front of box magazine without bottom cover has hole for sling loop mounting. Walnut pistol grip stock is fitted with steel carbine type buttplate with trap in butt. A sling mount is on toeline. Stock attaches to barrel with two bands both with sling loops; front with bayonet lug. CONDITION: very fine. Metal retaining over 90% of what appears to be original blue and shows some high edge wear on magazine box. Bolt knob has browned. Stock retains nearly all of its original oil finish with light scratches and marks. Finish on hand guard matches extremely well and appears to be original. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically crisp. (26-3540/MGM). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.