#11 • Factory J. Urlich Engraved and Gilt Winchester Model 1903

Part of Fine Winchesters Auction (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Status: No sale

$10,000 - $15,000 .22 caliber, 20" round barrel with flat crown, S/N31823. Finely figured checkered pistol grip stock and checkered forearm. Blue barrel, breechblock and buttplate. Engraved and gilt finish frame and forend cap. The Left side of the frame shows two dogs on point, in a forest scene in a large oval. The remainder of the frame is scroll engraved with Grecian type border design. The top of the frame shows a beautiful double kidney shaped engraving surrounded by fine scroll work. The right side of the frame shows two squirrels on a leafy tree branch inside a large oval. The rest of the frame is covered in scroll engraving and is bordered with Grecian type design. The bottom of the frame and trigger guard show cross hatched and dot engraving plus scroll work and the gun is signed on the trigger guard "J. Ulrich". **Forend cap shows some scroll engraving and is gold plated . The frame shows most of the gilt finish. The barrel retains most of the blue finish. This is outstanding J.Ulrich signed '03 Deluxe Winchester.**