

BILL GOODMAN, P.O. BOX 3269,
BOZEMAN, MONTANA 59772
(406) 587-3131
Bill Goodman has been a collector of
antique/collector firearms for well over 35 years and a full time dealer for
over 20 years. Traveling around the country constantly seeking good
quality collector arms at REALISTIC PRICES, Bill sells exclusively by mail order. He has advertised in
every issue of The Gun List (now Gun Digest the Magazine) since it's first small issues in the early 1980s (as
well as The Shotgun News before that).
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items are sold with the usual three (3) day inspection. If for any reason
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and you will receive an immediate refund when the item is received back in the
same condition it was originally shipped.
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"Curio & Relics" license holders where applicable). Pre-1899 antiques may
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NOTES FROM THE FIELD:
5/4/09
CROWDED GUN SHOWS! If you've attended any gun shows
recently you've certainly been part of a huge crowd! Since Obama's
election gun show attendance across the country has exploded. Mostly these
"extra" people seem to be crowding the ammo, loading supply and "black gun"
tables. Fear of new controls over these items has people hoarding
semi-autos and ammo/components. Whether this is justified or not has yet to be
played out. However, it does show the huge number of people who care about
second amendment issues enough to turn out at shows (and retail outlets) and
spend their recession dollars on guns and related items. The more guns and ammo
in our population, the harder it will be to pass draconian legislation to limit
our freedoms. During the Bush years a lot of folks took our second amendment rights for
granted. It's probably a positive thing for all of us that gun owners are
feeling threatened. Fear is in the air. That's how letters to editors and
senators/congressmen get written! Our two Democratic Montana Senators have vowed
to fight any new gun control bills. They wrote a letter to the President and
Attorney General stating
this and further got the letter signed by 65 other Democratic
congressmen! This is a good sign! (This "Notes
from the Field" will be my way of communicating with you- on an opinion basis-
topics pertaining to gun collecting and related subjects as I see them.
I'll update it from time to time. Thanks for reading- Bill Goodman)
COLT FIRE ARMS (click text for photos).
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2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION
1873-1973 PEACEMAKER CENTENNIAL .45 COLT, NEW, UNFIRED IN CASE WITH KEY
ETC., considered one
of the finest single actions Colt ever made. Cheap at $1995.
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FINE BISLEY .38-40, 5 1/2" BARREL MADE 1903,
really nice example with exc. blue on cylinder and barrel with holster wear
on left side and outside of ejector housing- ejector top and bottom flutes
etc. show exc. blue, fine blue on butt with blue mixing gray & brown on grip straps, good
mixing blue on trigger guard, exc. screws, exc. grips, frame case colors
mostly faded to mottled gray with good case color in protected areas, exc.
mech, bore should scrub out to fine or better, not often found this nice
without paying a fortune. $2650.
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REALLY NICE VERY EARLY 3-SCREW 1860 U. S. ARMY REVOLVER, .44 PERCUSSION, MADE
1862, The most classic Civil War revolver and the most widely accepted
and used, this one is Number 53XXX (the three screw variation began at
number 50XXX), No doubt this one saw real use, yet it retains all matching
numbers (including the wedge), fine walnut cartouched grips that are NOT
chipped (cartouche a bit lighter on the right side), tight action, VG
markings, about 75% cylinder scene remains, overall metal a deep brown
patina with some very light scattered pitting that blends in well and is
minor- typical of these early issued Colts that saw a lot of fighting, has a
couple of correct replaced screws only, a nice, honest example that hasn't
been fooled with. When you hold this one you know it's "been there and done
that." Great appearance. $2250.
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1902 U.S. .45 COLT
"ALASKAN" OR "PHILIPPINE" DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, one of the better of
these I've seen in a while, generally fine high polish blue overall with
gray only on the back strap, bottom of trigger guard and outside of ejector
housing, front sight has NOT been filed, exc. inside, strong main spring,
fine grips, good fire blue on trigger sides and hammer back, two small spots
of gray/freckling above grips on each side of frame- minor, $2350. (looks
better than photos)
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VERY HARD TO FIND TARGET NEW SERVICE .45 COLT, 7 1/2" BARREL, FLEUR-DE-LIS FANCY
CHECKERED WALNUT GRIPS, CHECKERED BACK STRAP, FRONT STRAP AND TRIGGER, MADE
1920, really fine condition showing only light edge wear to the
original blue with some minor natural ageing/thinning spots of the frame,
exc. inside, even retains about all the fire blue on the hammer back and
trigger sides, One of the greatest Colt revolvers of all time. $2250.
(Note: photo lights make the top photo look like the frame has a lot of
brown and spotting- it doesn't both sides are about the same)
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BEAUTIFUL FOSSILIZED WOOLLY
MAMMOTH IVORY GRIPS FOR COLT 1911 (AND CLONES). Woolly Mammoths
became extinct about 10,000 years ago. Most of the tusks that exist
today are dug from the tundra/permafrost in Alaska and Siberia. In the
fossilization process the ivory absorbs minerals from the surrounding soil
which give each tusk its unique coloration. This can range from almost
pure creamy white to dark browns and even some blue or green.
Generally the ivory on the outer surface of the tusk absorbs more color than
the protected internal ivory. I have offered these before when my source is
able to get tusks. They usually sell out pretty fast. I'll try
to get more at a later date, but I never know when or if that will be.
This is a particularly nice assortment. All are "stabilized" should not
crack or chip. I've seen these offered at over two times the price I'm
asking. They really dress up any 1911 and have a great feel. The photo
doesn't do them justice, they look much richer than in the picture. $275
plus $10 shipping.
CONSIGNMENT COLTS:
1) SINGLE ACTION BLACK
POWDER .45 COLT, 7 1/2" MADE 1882 WITH FACTORY LETTER: SHIPPED TO
WEXELL & De GRESS, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO! letter indicates nickel finish
of which traces remain, the balance gray brown with evidence of rust turned
to light pitting on barrel and a little on cylinder and frame- all old and
worn in, barrel address weak, frame markings fine, eagle rubber grips well
worn and matches the overall condition of this gun, Heavy holster wear to
muzzle gives it a lot of character from years and miles of holster wear!
cylinder pin and a couple grip strap screws probably correct replacements,
bore should clean near exc., matching numbers, lots of history wild times on
the Mexican Frontier wrapped up in this one! The few early guns that
have returned from Mexico often have had their barrels shortened and are
little more than rusted relics, this one has a lot of character!
Letter indicates a shipment of 1 gun! $3950. (Note: light streak on
barrel in top photo is light reflection)
2) SINGLE ACTION
ANTIQUE SERIAL NUMBER, .45 COLT, 5 1/2", FACTORY LETTER SHOWS SHIPMENT TO
A. G. SPALDING & BROTHERS, NEW YORK, 1898, overall a smooth
gray/brown patina, tight action, grips heavily worn with a couple notches and
"holes" decorating the bottom section along with an extra pin holding the grips
near the rampant Colt, hammer a later replacement, missing ejector head only,
blue in protected areas only, bore shows some rust, but should clean out to
VG-Fine or better, exc. markings, original front sight has NOT been filed,
replacing the grips, rod tip and hammer (easy) would give this decent looking
antique Colt a boost! $2850.
3) SAN FRANCISCO POLICE MARKED
LIGHTNING .44-40 RIFLE, ONE OF 400 MARKED "S.F.P. #..." ON LOWER TANG AND
SHIPPED JUNE 1898, generally exc. blue overall with only a little edge wear
on the receiver with some very minor freckling/spotting, exc. bright blue even
on upper and lower tangs, original sights, exc. barrel and mag blue with minor
wear only, untouched screws, mint bore, exc. wood with one chip at the toe-
easily repaired, nice example, $4350.
4) TRULY OUTSTANDING LIGHTNING
.22 RF OCT., MADE 1902, one of the best I've seen and about as close to new
as you can get without finding one unfired and in the original box! Shows
only the slightest of edge wear/handling wear overall, exc. sharp bore, original
sights, great wood. $3450.
5) AMERICAN EXPRESS CO.
MARKED M-1895 .38 DA, MADE 1904, .38 Colt cal., brilliant early
high polish blue showing only back strap wear and minor edge wear, exc.
inside, exc. fire blue on trigger and hammer back, exc. grips, "AM. EX. CO."
stamped on frame between cylinder release and rampant colt, showing almost no
use/abuse normally seen on these, $1495. (note: flash brings out every little
scratch- this gun looks much better than photos show)
MARLIN (click text for photos)
1) 1881 .38-55, 26" OCTAGON BARREL
RIFLE, MADE 1889, one of the more difficult to find calibers in this model,
uncleaned gray/brown receiver, fine aged blue on barrel, mag. tube turning brown
patina, fine wood, crescent butt, VG-fine bore is a little dark with strong
rifling and shows normal wear, blade front sight, rear sight is the long
sporting ladder variety with slide intact, exc. mech., $2150.
2) VERY EARLY 1881 .40 CALIBER
(.40-65), 28" OCT. FULL MAG., #25XX MADE 1882, about exc. wood overall
with usual tiny hairline crack on right side of forearm that most of this model
seem to have- minor, barely noticeable, correct steel shotgun butt, smooth
evenly aged blue receiver turning plum/brown, exc. screws, fine aged barrel
blue, mag tube aged more to plum/brown, uncleaned overall, bore a little dark,
but should clean to near exc., exc. mech., $2150.
3) RARE SPECIAL ORDER EXTRA LONG
28" OCTAGON BARREL WITH 1/2 MAG. .44-40 MODEL 1889, MADE 1891, Standard
length for these was 24", of the over 55,000 model 1889s made only 2268 were
made with 28" length. Being .44-40 and half-mag. makes this even more
unusual as most extra long barrel guns were in small calibers like. 32-20.
Surprisingly exc. bore, original sights (rear needs elevator bar only), exc.
screws, gray-brown receiver, barrel/mag blue thinning and mixing with
gray-brown, exc. mech, generally fine+ wood with exc. wood to metal fit and one
shallow chip by the receiver on the right side, $1595.
4) EXTRA LONG 32" ROUND BARREL, FULL MAGAZINE, M-94 RIFLE, .38-40
CALIBER, MADE C.1907/08. This was the longest barrel offered and is
rarely encountered, All have the longest mag. tube provided which was 2 inches
shorter than the barrel, aged thinning barrel and mag blue mixing brown (appears
to have some very old dried grease on a good portion of the barrel and mag.),
the receiver is mostly gray with good case color in protected areas, good blue
on loading gate, exc. wood with only minor handling marks, exc. screws, MINT
BRIGHT BORE, super rare especially in larger calibers (most long barrel
lever guns are .25-20 or .32-20) and with a mint bore. $2950.
5) HARD TO FIND 1895 ROUND BARREL
RIFLE IN .45-70 WITH ANTIQUE SERIAL NUMBER (MADE 1897), exc. wood with
minor handling only, receiver has turned an uncleaned gray/brown, thinning
barrel blue mixing a little gray/brown, EXC. BORE, tight action, original
sights, exc. markings including "Special Smokeless Steel" on barrel, I rarely
get to offer these big 1895s, especially in .45-70 caliber. $2950.
6) FACTORY ENGRAVED, DELUXE
M-97 .22LR OCTAGON RIFLE, MADE c.1908 (SN 330XXX), This rifle is about
identical to a couple M-97s shown in the Marlin Book by Brophy. The
engraving has the usual scrolls on the right side, top etc. of receiver with a
deer in a circle with scrolls on the left side, fancy walnut with pistol grip,
24" oct. barrel, Lyman single leaf folding rear sight, exc. sharp bore!
This one came out of right here in Montana and was obviously a working gun.
The engraving is still quite sharp and visible, mostly gray receiver, barrel
blue thinning to gray, does not appear cleaned or steel wooled, exc. markings
and mech., the butt stock has been very lightly sanded at one time, correct and
exc. Marlin hard rubber butt plate, about as cheap as a game scene engraved
Marlin '97 with exc. bore is ever going to be! $2850.
7) HARD TO FIND CALIBER .375 WIN. MODEL 375 MADE 1980-1983 ONLY,
these were great guns that never saw much production. I've only seen a
couple of them over the last number of years. Truly a great and fun
cartridge (I have a .375 Win. in a Ruger #3 single shot that is amazingly
accurate), This one is about new with only the most minor of handling marks in
the stock- hardly worth mentioning. Complete with front sight hood and sling
originally supplied with each rifle, has correct Redfield scope base too. These
will go up in value fast. $895.
ANTIQUE & CLASSIC RIFLES, SHOTGUNS AND PISTOLS (click text for photos)
- REMINGTON WORLD WAR I, MARK
III 10 GA. FLAIR GUN, uncleaned example of this classic handgun, made
1915-1918, mellow un-polished brass frame, fine walnut handles, fine+ barrel
blue, one of the better ones I've seen, $450.
- SUPER SCARCE AND DESIRABLE
REMINGTON .50-70 NEW YORK STATE CONTRACT SADDLE RING CARBINE, I
almost never see these. This one has a correct cartouche at wrist and a
rack number on top of stock just in front of the butt plate, exc. bore,
correct sights, tight action, exc. wood, uncleaned brown patina, all correct
and original, $1975.
- REMINGTON ROLLINGBLOCK .50-70
NEW YORK STATE MUSKET, exc. bright bore, faint cartouched stock with
typical rack numbers in top ahead of butt plate, correct sights, barrel
turning an uncleaned brown patina, mostly gray receiver, exc. markings, exc.
wood, cleaning rod intact, tight action, $1195.
- REMINGTON No. 1 ROLLINGBLOCK SPORTING RIFLE IN .40-50 BN CALIBER, 28"
OCT. BARREL, Of all the single shot sporting rifles popular in the
post-Civil War era, the No. 1 Rollingblock is one of the most difficult to
locate today. This one has matching numbers, is original and unaltered.
I rarely get to offer these! Barrel is a mixture of thinning aged blue mixing
with gray/brown, exc. markings, under side of barrel correctly marked "40.50"
and has the original sights, tang has NOT been drilled and tapped for sights
(which is correct unless special ordered from the factory), mostly aged gray
patina receiver, fine fine+ wood, bore has the usual light corrosion
ahead of the chamber but generally near excellent the rest of the way toward
the muzzle, serial number 9XXX, weighs a full 10 lbs. NOTE; Roy Marcot's
long awaited book on the Rollingblock is due out any day now- watch ALL
Rollngblock prices take off soon! $2850.
- REMINGTON ROLLINGBLOCK SADDLE
RING CARBINE IN .43 CALIBER, tight action, bore should clean about exc.,
original sights, gray/brown patina overall, these are not as common as
they once were, and if you wish to shoot one, brass and components are easy to
find now, $595.
- SHARPS 1868 .50-70
CONVERSION OF NEW MODEL 1863 CIVIL WAR SADDLE RING CARBINE, much better
than usually encountered, exc.+ wood with correct two stock cartouches,
perfect wood to metal fit, fine+ barrel blue, exc. bright bore with only a
couple small spots of scattered pitting- may clean out, exc. mech., correct
sights, great appearance, $2650.
- UNUSUAL STEVENS MODEL 10 SINGLE SHOT .22 LR PISTOL,
made to look like a semi-auto, but is really a target sighted single shot with
the barrel tipping down, fine original blue overall that is slightly
aged, a little more wear to the grip straps only (but still lots of blue there), exc.
grips, exc. mech, bore will scour out to fine or better, these are usually
found in very hard used condition- when found at all, this is a decent
one. $475.
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HARD TO FIND
WHITNEY-KENNEDY LARGE FRAME .40-60 CALIBER 28" OCT. SPORTING RIFLE,
much
more rare than the medium frame models, receiver sides and top show some blue
that is heavily mixing natural, uncleaned brown, fine aged barrel blue, mag blue
turning more plum/brown, good blue on loading gate, fine+ wood, exc. mech, EXC.
BRIGHT BORE, serial number K4XX, needs rear sight and front sight blade only
(base intact), fine markings, only made from 1879-1886. Much better than
normally seen. $2150.
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EXTREMELY SCARCE POCKET PISTOL ODDITY! BACON ARMS CO. .22RF
PEPPERBOX, only about 1,000 of these were made in the late 1860s,
surviving examples are very rare, This one has matching numbers 5XX, exc. rosewood grips, exc. markings on the long-fluted cylinder,
mech. fine, smooth uncleaned aged patina, last of the pepperboxes! First of
these I've ever been able to offer! $1250. (Note: one similar to this just
brought $1840 at the 4/09 Rock Island Auction)
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REID "MY FRIEND" .22 KNUCKLEDUSTER,
made from 1868-1882, fine example with matching numbered cylinder screw/pin
(these often replaced or broken as they are left-threaded and people twist them
with pliers the wrong way until they break!) Mellow engraved brass frame,
uncleaned smooth patina cylinder, exc. mech. You gotta love these! $1295.
CONSIGNMENT ANTIQUES:
1 SHARPS 1874 MID RANGE NO. 2 IN SPECIAL ORDER .40-90 (2 5/8" CASE) CALIBER-
STANDARD WAS .40-70, factory info states: #157XXX, invoiced Sept. 6, 1876 to
Sharps dealer John C. Wells of Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a Model 1874 Mid-Range
Target Rifle #2, calibre .40 using the 2 5/8" case, 30" oct. barrel with long
range vernier sight and a price of $62." Overall particularly nice
condition with VG barrel blue mixing plum, smooth aged brownish gray receiver,
exc. wood, fine bright bore may clean near exc., no doubt with the caliber and
long range sight, this one was probably used as a western hunting rifle.
ONLY 71 #2 MID-RANGE RIFLES WERE MADE. This may be unique in this
caliber etc. $8950.
RUGERS (click text for photos)
1) HARD TO FIND PAIR OF
MATCHING SERIAL NUMBER BLACKHAWK "BUCKEYE" LIMITED PRODUCTION CONVERTIBLE
EXTRA CYLINDER REVOLVERS IN .32-20/.32 MAGNUM AND .38-40/10MM AUTO CALIBERS.
(Yes, both serial numbers are identical) Brand new and unfired with boxes, box
covers, papers etc. Made for Buckeye Sports in Ohio in the 1980s and marked with
the "Buckeye" logo on the top strap these revolvers differ from normal
Blackhawks in that they have FULL STEEL GRIP STRAPS ETC., instead of light
weight alloy plus rich rosewood grips, $1495 for the pair.
SHILOH SHARPS
AND OTHER REPRODUCTIONS (click text for photos)
NOTE:
I am also a Shiloh Sharps dealer. In fact, I am the only stocking
dealer of Shiloh Sharps rifles. I frequently
have a selection of NIB stock on hand for immediate delivery. For
further info and lists of available rifles, see my other website, www.shiloh-ballard.com
1) JONATHAN BROWNING MOUNTAIN RIFLE, .50 CALIBER PERCUSSION, BRASS
MOUNTED, IN ORIGINAL BOX, with booklet, rod accessories, and extra nipple,
fully adj. single set trigger, about like new. American made, great
quality from the 1970s. I've
got one I bought new in 1979 and it's NOT for sale. $895.
2) SHILOH NO. 3, 15 POUND BULL
BARREL SPORTER, .45-70 CALIBER, 30" No.2 oct. bull barrel, military
butt, better than standard walnut, about like new with hang tag etc. Shiloh does
a run of these special rifles once every year or two. $2950.
SAVAGE (click text for photos)
1) 1899B 30-30 OCTAGON BARREL RIFLE MADE 1904,
fine aged barrel blue mixing/thinning with some gray, mostly brown receiver,
exc. forearm, fine butt stock with the usual couple minor age cracks/small chip
coming back from the upper tang, exc. mech, bore a little dark, but will clean to near exc., original
rear sight, front is a small folding blade, tang sight filler screws only
missing (easily replaced), exc. markings, $795.
2) VERY RARE .25-35
CALIBER 1899 IN TAKEDOWN, MADE 1909, I believe this is the first
takedown 1899 in this caliber I've seen, fine a little thinning barrel blue,
receiver shows good bright blue in the more protected areas with the balance
thinning, original sights (rear buckhorn needs elevator bar only, bore is a
little dark but not pitted and should clean about exc., fine forend, tight
takedown, butt stock has a chip at toe and a large chip out by the receiver-
definitely worth repairing or replacing, small shallow ding in left side of
receiver- hardly noticeable EXCEPT with bright photo lights!, this rifle could
be made a whole lot better with minimal attention. cheap at $975.
SMITH AND WESSON (click text for photos)
1) ANOTHER AMAZING S&W RARITY!!! DOUBLE ACTION FRONTIER IN .38-40
CALIBER! ONLY 276 MADE AND NUMBERED IN THEIR OWN RANGE, THIS ONE #1XX. 6
1/2" barrel, markings sharp including ".38 WINCHESTER CTG" on rear side of
barrel, fine mech and bore, nickel plating still decent on the grip straps and
protected areas of the frame and barrel with the balance a nicely blending gray,
some evidence of light rust that was cleaned off, fine blue on trigger guard,
matching numbers, fine grips with the left panel showing abrasions near the top,
All matching numbers. I've only seen about three or four of these in 20
years. (Flayderman's Guide lists these at antique VG to Exc. $3500
-$6000) My price $3250.
2) RARE .44-40 NEW MODEL
No. 3 FRONTIER SINGLE ACTION, only a little over 1200 of these were made,
this one has the desirable "44 WINCHESTER CTG" marking on the left side of the
barrel, scarce 6" barrel (61/2" was standard), matching number 20XX, fine mech.,
fine+ bore should clean to about exc., fine markings, overall an honest
and uncloeaned brown patina with some blue in protected areas, correct hard
rubber grips probably a replacement, very difficult to find. $2450.
3) .44 SPECIAL HAND
EJECTOR 2ND. MODEL WITH SCARCE 5" BARREL (STANDARD WAS 6 1/2") MADE 1924,
according to The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd. Edition "barrel
lengths other than 6 1/2" will bring a substantial premium" and states the 5"
length is "scarce". This one was obviously carried and used, but not abused.
Overall blue is good in the more protected areas and holster/handling worn on
grip straps, barrel sides etc., overall a fine appearance and finish blends
nicely, fine mech and bore, grips are numbered to the gun and show similar wear,
lanyard ring intact, exc. markings, $975.
4) EXTREMELY RARE 6 1/2" BARREL 5 SCREW POST WAR .38-44 HEAVY DUTY PRE-20
REVOLVER, MADE 1956, 4 and 5 inch length were standard with 6 1/2 inch rare,
this revolver shows nearly all the bright blue intact except for the back strap
which has thinned/mixed gray and the slightest of edge wear, great case color on
hammer, nice color on trigger, exc. diamond grips, exc. inside, a really scarce
S&W with only 9493 made from 1950-1966- there can't be many 5-screw models
(1950-1956) with 6 1/2" barrels around! $1195.
5) DISCONTINUED AND HARD TO FIND MODEL 40, GRIP SAFETY, HAMMERLESS .38
SPECIAL. S&W stopped making this fine snubby in the early 1970 after
fairly limited production numbers, they don't turn up very often, this one was
made in 1970 and appears about new, the grips are S&W, but are probably a later
replacement (very attractive reddish smooth rosewood), originals are easy to
find from this period if you want to change them. $575.
CONSIGNMENT SMITH & WESSONS:
1) DOUBLE ACTION .44 RUSSIAN, 5"
BARREL, SUPERIOR OVERALL CONDITION, exc. bright blue on trigger guard and
sight/latch, fine case color on hammer and trigger, exc. nickel showing
scattered minor freckling from age and a few small areas of peeling on the
cylinder (blends in well), exc. mech, bore should clean out to about exc., exc.
screws, left grip has chip on extreme bottom only, $1895
2) NEW MODEL NO. 3
.44 RUSSIAN CALIBER WITH VERY RARE 6" BARREL, BLUE AND BEAUTIFUL CHECKERED
WALNUT GRIPS, exc. blue overall with just thinning to
gray on cylinder and barrel sides, slight thinning on grip straps, fine inside,
scarce barrel length with desirable blue finish all matching numbers (including
grips), $2900.
U.S. MILITARY AND SPRINGFIELD (click text for
photos)
1) 1884 .45-70 SADDLE RING CARBINE
TRAPDOOR MADE 1886), exc.+ very dense dark walnut stock with faint
cartouche,- has a hairline crack on each side of upper tang, barely noticeable, correct carbine Buffington rear sight, MINT BRIGHT BORE, some
case color on upper tang, exc. markings, uncleaned metal surfaces, barrel blue
aged to soft brown, classic Indian Wars cavalry carbine in much better than
usual condition, $1495.
2) 1888 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD ROD-BAYONET
RIFLE WITH BRIGHT MINT BORE, one of the very last of the Trapdoors #548XXX
and with a clear stock cartouche dated 1892, correct Buffington rear sight,
front sight has the desirable sight protector hood, generally exc. sound wood
with a few storage/handling marks only, barrel turning a very aged blue mixing
brown, uncleaned and unfooled with, many of these late rifles were never fired-
this appears to be one. These are still under-priced on the antique market
today. $975.
3) 1899 KRAG CARBINE, nice
example with correctly cartouched stock dated 1901, correct carbine rear sight
with hooded front sight cover, exc.+ stock, handguard is the desirable humped
design that has the usual crack in hump and slightly behind rear sight, bore a
little dark but should clean to about exc., fine barrel blue slightly dulled
from age, exc. mech., nice mottled gray action, $1495.
4) COLT 1860 ARMY (see under Colt section above)
CONSIGNMENT SPRINGFIELDS;
1) RARE SPRINGFIELD
1877 .45-70 SADDLE RING CARBINE, ONLY 2946 MADE 1877-1878, #87XXX, correct
oval "ESA" cartouche, bore should clean fine, metal an aged brown patina, exc.
markings, common crack in forend from front sling ring screw forward- minor, has
"C" marked 1879 rear carbine sight, extremely difficult to locate, especially
cartouched, $2495.
WINCHESTER RIFLES and SHOTGUNS (click text for
photos)
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- 1873 .32-20 OCTAGON RIFLE,
MADE 1889, a really nice condition early .32-20 (this caliber wasn't
introduced until 1882), exc. wood with tight wood to metal fit, exc. bright
deep receiver blue that is mixing with plum and brown only on the edges and
tang, original dust cover intact, mellow uncleaned brass lifter, barrel blue
is ageing to a very pleasing soft blue/plum, bore will clean about fine, tight
action, great appearance, original sights, $2950.
- SCARCE CALIBER
1885 HIGHWALL IN .40-70 SS (SHARPS STRAIGHT), MADE 1889, only 802 were made in this
caliber, a nice example with good aged blue mixing plum on 30" oct. barrel,
receiver case colors faded to an uncleaned gray/brown, exc. wood with one tiny
crack beginning toward tip at left side of forend- minor, exc. mech. and
screws, fine bright bore that has light black powder corrosion mostly in front
of the chamber- probably will scrub out better, rear buckhorn sight needs
little elevator bar only, really nice appearance, $2350.
- 1885 LOWALL WINDER MUSKET,
.22 SHORT, U.S. AND FLAMING BOMB MARKED, overall gray/brown metal, sharp
markings, fine bore that is a little worn, but much better than normally seen
on these, exc. wood, correct sights, $695.
- UNUSUAL AND SCARCE 1885 HIGHWALL IN CALIBER 38-40 (.38WCF) CALIBER, #2 WEIGHT 28"
HALF-OCT BARREL, MADE 1888, standard weight for this caliber is the
lighter #1 weight, only 2888 1885s were made in this caliber and most of these
were in the Lowall configuration, fine bore may clean better, barrel blue very
aged/mixed with brown, fine markings, receiver aged to gray/brown with some
light evidence of shallow rust on part of the right side- more "on" the metal
than "in" the metal- minor and should clean nicely, exc. wood, exc. screws,
exc. mech., $1895.
- REALLY FINE 1885 HIGHWALL .38-55, 30"
OCT., MADE 1892, receiver case color faded to a cloudy gray and
brown, fine even barrel blue that is dulling a little from age, exc. wood with
only minor handling marks and exc. wood to metal fit, bore should brush out to
near exc.- looks like it has some leading in it that will clean out, tight
action and mech., nice appearance, $2950
- RARE FEATURES/SPECIAL ORDER 1886
.45-70, 26" RAPID TAPER FULL OCTAGON BARREL, HALF MAGAZINE AND SHOTGUN
BUTT RIFLE MADE 1909, #147XXX serial number is in a block that is missing
from the records, but this one has the correct proof mark on the receiver and
barrel- this practice of proof stamping began in 1905, I believe everything is
correct and matching on this rifle, mostly gray brown receiver, very good aged
barrel blue with a few minor dings from handling/hunting, generally excellent
wood with light handling only, has the desirable 1886 dated sporting ladder
sight with slide intact, correct Winchester front sight, tight action, bore
will clean to about fine, very unusual 1886 in a great caliber, $3650.
- HISTORICAL
WORLD WAR I 1892
.44-40 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH MINT BRIGHT BORE, MADE 1915, this is a
standard saddle ring carbine that has the small "crossed flags" Canadian proof
mark just by the caliber marking on top of the barrel ahead of the receiver, I
recently saw a display of military used Winchester lever actions and there was
an identical one to this with a similar serial number- the display sign said
it was Canadian proofed for the British Navy in World War I. Fine slightly
aged barrel and mag. blue, original sights, fine wood with the usual light
storage/handling marks only, plum/brown receiver, tight action, probably
rarely if ever fired! $2150.
- SPECIAL ORDER 1892 HALF-OCTAGON, HALF-MAGAZINE RIFLE IN .25-20, MADE
1903, exc. deep blue on both sides of receiver with one thin line of
shallow rust pitting on left side- minor, fine barrel blue showing minor
ageing/thinning, still shows some fine case color on the lever (especially
left side) and on hammer, even the forend cap shows good blue, exc. wood, bore
a little dark but should clean to near exc., quite scarce as the records up to
about 1907 show only 613 rifles made in half-oct and 2740 rifles and
carbines together with shorter magazines, lots of condition. $2250.
- HARD TO FIND ANTIQUE SERIAL NUMBER
1892 .44-40 ROUND BARREL RIFLE MADE 1895, fine example with good
thinning blue on the sides and top of receiver, barrel a mixture of aged blue
and brown (never been cleaned, good blue on mag tube, exc. blue on loading
gate, exc. wood, exc. screws, original sights, fine bore with some scattered
light pitting but good rifling, $1895.
- SUPER RARE PISTOL GRIP AND
CHECKERED 1892 .25-20 RIFLE WITH HALF OCT. BARREL AND HALF MAG AND SHOTGUN
BUTT, I rarely see pistol grip 1892s as very few were made compared to
other models, factory info from the Cody museum states this rifle was "rec'd
in the warehouse 9/19/07, rifle, .25-20, 1/2 oct., plain trigger, plain pistol
grip checkered, 1/2 magazine, shotgun butt- rubber." fine barrel blue
that is a little aged, VG-fine bore, good aged receiver blue mixing brown and
gray in the forward sides of the receiver and top, correct grip cap,
checkering distinct but shows normal wear, tiny hairline crack coming back
from upper and lower tangs- minor and could be easily repaired or just left as
it is barely noticeable, small chip in forend by forend cap has been glued
back- again minor, exc. screws, fine overall appearance and super rare with
all the special features, $3650.
- SUPER NICE 1892
.32-20 OCTAGON RIFLE WITH EXCELLENT BRIGHT BORE MADE IN 1901, fine+
receiver blue with bright sides and top, blue dulling/mixing slightly plum on
edges and bottom, fine deep barrel and mag blue that is only slightly aged,
fine+ walnut, original sights, great appearance for 108 years old! $1895.
- VERY UNUSUAL VARIATION AND OUTSTANDING SPECIAL
ORDER 1892
.44-40 20" OCT. SHORT RIFLE, this is an unusual variant seen only in the
last of the "Parts Clean-up Rifles." By serial number this one was made
at the end of rifle production in 1925 for export and has extensive English
Proof marks on barrel and receiver- possibly not assembled/shipped for many
years after 1925 for "Lend Lease" to England before W.W.II. Barrel also
has both the mail-order oval P proof mark as well as the normal
Winchester proof mark meaning this barrel was taken out of the mail order
barrel/parts department and installed BY WINCHESTER AT THE FACTORY- otherwise
it would only have the oval P mail order proof. The forearm is the extra
short style with total length of 8 1/2" and 7 1/2" measuring only the wood-
these were generally used on extra short barrel Trapper Length rifles with
barrels of 16" or less. No doubt Winchester had extra super-short
forends to use up as this rifle barrel still has the dovetail for the one inch
longer forend normally used on 20" barrel short rifles! (Visible under barrel
just ahead of forend cap). Several of these rifles identical to this are known
to exist. So instead of having a forearm ONE inch shorter for a 20" rifle it
is TWO inches shorter. exc. wood with minor handling marks only, forend
cap shows fine original blue, full coverage receiver blue is the late style
blue that tends to flake and scratch easily yet this receiver only shows minor
flaking, scratching and edge wear, exc. barrel blue, mag blue is fine
with some thinning to plum on bottom, original sights, bright perfect/mint
bore, this is a rare variation and one of the very last of the great 1892
rifles. $2950. (note: photo of left side of receiver picked up a lot of flash
which makes it look very scratched etc. It is about like the right side).
- UNUSUAL 1894 OCTAGON
RIFLE WITH PLAIN PISTOL GRIP AND WINCHESTER EMBOSSED HARD RUBBER SHOTGUN BUTT
PLATE, MADE 1909, fine example with MINT BRIGHT BORE, exc. wood, correct
Winchester marked grip cap, Marbles tang sight with rare Marbles "tunnel
sight" in front (pictured in the Win. book by Madis), exc. barrel and mag blue
showing minor age and minimal wear only to the sharp edges, fine receiver blue
wear to the edges, bottom and bolt, tight action, very attractive and unusual
1894 with condition. $2450.
- INTERESTING AND SCARCE
TRANSITIONAL 1894 CARBINE IN .30WCF, MADE 1936, actually not many of
these were made as the Great Depression was in full swing and gun sales were
way down, this one has the earlier style CARBINE BUTT PLATE (soon after
shotgun butt plates became the standard), yet has the hooded front sight and
ramp, exc. barrel and mag blue, untouched screws, fine blue on loading gate
and bolt, receiver flaking to brownish gray with good blue in protected areas
(typical of this era receiver blue flaking), exc. wood with only minor
handling marks, tight action, MINT PERFECT BORE, $795.
- 1894 SADDLE RING
CARBINE, .30WCF, MADE 1927, one of the last of the classic saddle ring
carbine 1894s, exc. barrel and mag blue, receiver showing most of the original
blue that is just starting to mix with some brown "flaking" which is typical
of this vintage 1894 as they changed the blue during this time and it usually
flaked off to gray rapidly, upper tang has about all the blue. This one
is a beauty, near mint wood, correct carbine sights, exc. screws, mint bright
bore, $1795.
- 1894 SADDLE RING
CARBINE, .30WCF, MADE 1929, exc. bright bore, exc. barrel and mag blue,
receiver turning brown with fine blue on bolt and loading gate, exc. wood,
Marbles folding buckhorn rear sight, one of the last of the classic saddle
ring carbines, $895.
- FIRST 1894 I'VE SEEN WITH THIS FEATURE! .30WCF, ROUND BARREL RIFLE
WITH TRAP IN BUTT FOR CLEANING ROD! MADE 1926, This was in the final
years of the 1894 rifle and some unusual features show up as Winchester
was using up parts. I've seen this trap-in-butt on a couple Lowall single
shots and on one 1892, but never before on an 1894. Fine slightly aged
barrel and mag. blue with a few scratches & staining at the end of the mag tube sides,
fine aged/plum mixing receiver blue, bore will clean to exc., exc. wood that
is very slightly better than standard grade, Marbles rear sight, $1495.
- GREAT AND RARE DELUXE SPECIAL
ORDER 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE MADE 1908, PLAIN PISTOL GRIP, HALF
MAGAZINE, SHOTGUN BUTT, FANCY WALNUT, .32 WS CALIBER, Super
condition with about all the deep blue remaining overall with just a few spots
of freckling/wear, exc. wood, exc. bore, exc. screws, checkered steel butt
plate, exc. bright bore, period leather wrapped ring to keep it from rattling
or scratching the receiver, correct carbine sights, vivid case colors on
lever sides! One of the very few pistol grip 1894s I've seen with fancy
walnut. $3750.
- SPECIAL ORDER 1894
.25-35 HALF-OCTAGON, HALF-MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH TANG SIGHT, MADE 1918, exc.
barrel blue, exc. bore, fine+ receiver blue with thinning on the bottom, bolt
and on the bottom right side from normal handling, exc. deep reddish/brown
walnut, hard to find configuration and caliber especially in this fine
condition, $2350.
- 1894 .38-55 ROUND
BARREL RIFLE, MADE 1900, a really nice example with fine deep barrel and
mag blue, fine receiver blue on sides and bolt with normal heavy edge wear,
exc. wood, exc. bore, original sights, some case color remains on protected
areas of lever, exc. mech., $1895.
- EXCELLENT 1894 OCTAGON RIFLE IN .30WCF, MADE 1902,
fine deep blue overall that shows normal edge wear and some brown mixing,
original sights, fine+ wood, tang screw only buggered- easily replaced or just
left, bore is
dark and heavily "frosted" but may clean VG - fine, sharp appearance with this
much blue, $1495.
- POSSIBLY UNIQUE EXPERIMENTAL MODEL
94 .30-30 MADE 1958! HAS THE CORRECT SERIAL NUMBER WITH SUFFIX OF "X"
INDICATING AN EXPERIMENTAL RIFLE. Most of these experimental marked 94s
had features Winchester was testing- such as a different finish or
manufacturing difference. The only thing I see on this rifle is that
there is a tiny triangular shaped wood inlay in the left side of the wrist by
the upper tang- it is obviously NOT a repair and you have to look closely to
see it. I'm betting Winchester was experimenting with finding a way to
utilize chipped or damaged stock blanks before fitting and finishing.
Just my opinion, but makes sense. This gun is near mint overall and
shows only the slightest of handling. Only the 2nd of these I've ever
seen. The "X" suffix experimental serial number is shown in The Winchester
Model 94 book by Robert Renneberg. Great 94 oddity and rare variation!
$1495.
- EARLY ANTIQUE SERIAL NUMBER
1895 .30-40 CALIBER RIFLE WITH LONG LYMAN 21 RECEIVER SIGHT, MADE 1898,
very hard to find antique 1895s, this one shows good aged/dulled barrel blue,
good blue on all the more protected parts of receiver with the balance
gray/brown, exc. blue on bolt, fine+ wood with only the usual handling marks
and a tiny beginning hairline crack for an inch or less coming back from the
receiver on the right side- minor, goes nowhere & hard to see, bore will clean
to exc., still retains the small folding aperture in the receiver sight,
$1950.
- 1895 TAKEDOWN RIFLE IN
CALIBER ",30 U.S. MOD. 1903" WITH LYMAN 21 RECEIVER SIGHT AND TWO LEAF FOLDING
BARREL SIGHT, MADE 1915, (the .30-03 is simply the predecessor to the
.30-06 and is the same case with a slightly longer neck- it was common
practice to fire either cartridge in the .30-03 chambered rifles), a recent
article in the Gun Report magazine explains how few 1895s were made in
takedown- especially those made in calibers other than the standard .30-40
caliber, A copy of the article will be included with this rifle, fine barrel
blue, exc. wood with two neat swivel holes- I'd simply put the swivels back in
the holes, as this was a special order rifle it probably came with swivels
anyway, receiver retains fine blue in all the more protected areas and
under/around the sight with the balance mixing/thinning gray, tight takedown,
exc. screws, bore will clean about exc., sight retains the folding smaller
peep aperture (often missing), much more rare than previously thought as
explained in the article, $2150.
- EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER 1895 CARBINE IN .30-40 CALIBER MADE
WITHOUT A HANDGUARD, SHOTGUN BUTT AND NO SADDLE RING IN 1901! All
verified in the Cody Museum records. No "cuts" for the handguard clips
in the forend, the records list this carbine as being ordered with "no barrel
cover." Fine receiver blue showing wear/browning on the upper sides and
edges with the balance bright, exc. markings, exc. wood with one tiny
1/2 inch crack near right upper tang- you have to look carefully to even
detect it and it goes nowhere, smooth steel shotgun butt plate, exc. bright
bore, exc. barrel blue, correct military style carbine sight, no extra holes,
unaltered. This one has it all- rarity and condition. Special
order 1895 rifles are scarce, but special order carbines are almost never encountered. $3250.
- VERY EARLY 1897 BLACK DIAMOND
"TRAP GU N" 12 GA., 30" FULL, TAKEDOWN, MADE 1902, fancy walnut, correct
checkered forend with early three screws, fine blue overall that is mixing
heavily on the edges with gray, has an ancient solid recoil pad that should be
replaced, $995.
- FIRST 1897 LIKE THIS
I'VE EVER SEEN OR HEARD OF!! 12GA. BLACK DIAMOND TRAPGUN, WITH 26" FULL
CHOKE BARREL! MADE 1907. When I first saw this gun my immediate
reaction was that the barrel had been cut down from the standard 30" to 26."
Then I checked the choke and it was still full. Anyway, I called Cody
on this one and sure enough it letters as a "Trapgun, 12ga., 26", takedown
shipped 9/11/06." I don't know how many other full choke 26" Trapguns
Winchester made, but there couldn't be many! Fine receiver blue showing mainly
normal wear and edge wear, fine barrel blue with minor normal ageing and a
little thinning, solid, un-cracked wood (looks a little dry only) with good
checkering that is a bit worn but all distinct, black diamonds in straight
stock, tight action, matching numbers, bright bore, original Winchester logo
butt plate is exc. with no chips, I doubt I'll ever seen another- especially
one early enough to verify through The Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody,
Wyoming. A true Winchester rarity! $1495.
- SPECTACULAR FACTORY DELUXE MODEL
1905 SELF LOADING .32 CAL. AUTO RIFLE MADE 1907, This was Winchesters
first center fire automatic, only about 30,000 were made before it was
discontinued in 1923. Very rarely are they found in special order deluxe
configuration. This one has magnificent burl walnut with the special
high gloss "piano finish," that is in exc. condition overall, correct pistol
grip with cap and checkering, superb condition overall with just a little
thinning of the blue on the top and edges of receiver, exc. barrel blue,
original semi-buckhorn rear sight with W. F. Sheard marked front, original
magazine, mint bore etc. $2350.
- EXCELLENT MODEL 53 SOLID FRAME .25-20, MADE 1926, exc. bright bore,
exc. wood, exc. barrel blue, exc. receiver blue that is starting to mix a
little plum on the sides and bottom, even has good blue on the forend cap.
Really sharp overall! $1950.
- SCARCE EARLY 20" MODEL 63
CARBINE #3XXX MADE 1934, the 20" version was only made for a few
years a the introduction of the Model 63 thereafter it was only offered with
the common 23" barrel, this one has seen some honest light use, but still
retains nearly all the slightly age-dulled blue on barrel and receiver, has a
couple tiny rust spots on barrel and receiver top that haven't been cleaned or
steel wooled- very minor and not worth messing with, original sights, exc.
bore, wood shows minor handling only, very hard to find these, $1150.
CONSIGNMENT WINCHESTERS:
1) 1886 DELUXE OCT. RIFLE IN
.45-70, MADE 1894, this gun letters as a plain pistol grip, single set
trigger and half mag. Well, it has very old checkering that is worn, but not
factory- looks right with the gun, has the single set trigger, yet has a FULL
mag., I've looked at this magazine and it is aged perfectly to the rest of the
gun and I believe it is right, fine wood has normal handling and a couple minor
cracks coming back from the rec. on the left side, barrel and mag blue aged to a
soft plum/brown mix, traces of case colors on protected areas of receiver only
with balance a mottled gray, correct sights including the ladder "sporting" rear
sight, ebony inlay intact in PG bottom, exc. blue on bolt, exc. screws,
bright exc. bore, fine appearance, $5800.
2) 1894 U.S. .30 WCF metal beautifully restored/refinished without buffing (probably
factory done between 1936-1950s because of receiver sight holes), exc. sharp
markings, sling swivels, sling and leather cover over butt (correct
underneath), exc. untouched wood, bore, Lyman sporting barrel sight, serial
number 843XXX, drilled as standard on later 1930s guns for Lyman receiver sight with filler screws
intact, great appearance, $1550. (Note: flash got the receiver in the top photo-
the blue is the same as on the reverse side like in the bottom photo)
BILL GOODMAN,
P.O. BOX 3269, BOZEMAN, MONTANA 59772
(406) 587-3131
1892