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THBWhitney-Kennedy Lever-Action Carbine Presented to E.E. Stubbs
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United States
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LiveApr 29, 2015 - Apr 30, 2015
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- Lot Description
Important factory engraved Presentation Deluxe Whitney-Kennedy lever action rifle, previously the property of Captain Elmer E. Stubbs, early champion rifle shot and celebrated Rocky Mountain Scout, Indian Trader, Guide and Hunter.
.44 caliber, 24” octagonal barrel, S/N I 577. Double set triggers (working at time of description). Wood stocks. Factory scroll engraving on the receiver surrounding an inscribed panel on the left side “Capt. E. E. Stubbs, Champion Rifle wing shot of the World.” Inscribed panel on the right side “Whitney Arms Co., New Haven, Conn.” and “WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY, CT. U.S.A.” on the top flat of the barrel with a stylized “S” engraved on the center of the dust cover. The breech end of the barrel, lever and fore end cap are also factory scroll engraved.
“Captain” Elmer E. Stubbs was a nationally-known championship marksman who ranked among the likes of “Doc” Carver, “Captain” A. H. Bogardus, William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody and Annie Oakley. He exhibited his shooting prowess across the country at Wild West Shows, Circuses, County Fairs and related shooting exhibitions. Stubbs was supplied with several deluxe rifles by the Whitney Arms Co. who also utilized the Captain’s fame in their marketing advertisements.
An opportunity to acquire a beautifully engraved and inscribed Champion shooter’s gun accompanied by a three-ring binder containing considerable further information on Stubbs including copies of period newspaper articles citing some of his competitions and associations. Previously in the famed collection of Gaines de Graffenried and pictured on page 95 in Roger N. Conger’s book, Texas Collector: Gaines de Graffenried, with other Stubbs rifles and associated narrative on de Graffenried’s quest for putting together five of Captain Stubbs’ firearms (pages 93-96).
Provenance: Gaines de Graffenreid, Former Texas Ranger Museum, E.E. Stubbs BookThis historic rifle is in overall very good condition showing a pleasing grey patina on metal surfaces, crisp action, good bore, very good markings and engraving. The wood stocks are also very good retaining considerable original varnish. The rear sight is the standard adjustable type and the front sight displays an old replaced copper blade.Condition
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