Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is extraordinarily honored to present this crown jewel of Winchester collecting for a penny-start auction, this is the 1977 Winchester "Matched Set of One Thousand" 2-Rifle Set!
Elevating this magnificent matched pair into the realm of fine European gunmaking art, the intricate relief engraving adorning both 24-karat gold-plated receivers was designed and executed by the world-renowned Italian master engraver Cesare Giovanelli and his celebrated studio, Bottega Incisioni C. Giovanelli. Widely revered across the globe for embellishing the finest bespoke sporting arms in existence, Giovanelli’s master artisans dedicated an estimated 70 hours of painstaking hand-chiseling to each individual wildlife game scene alone. Every nuance—from the lifelike musculature of the bounding stag on the Model 94 to the alert posture of the foxes and hares on the Model 9422M, all bordered by rich oak-leaf and acorn relief scrollwork—displays a level of depth, dimension, and artistry virtually unrivaled in modern firearms manufacture. Showcasing this peerless Giovanelli pedigree on the historic, final Serial #1,000 pair elevates this cased set from an elite commemorative into an irreplaceable, museum-grade work of fine art.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: Winchester "Matched Set of One Thousand"
• Rifle 1: Model 94 Lever-Action Repeating Rifle
• Rifle 2: Model 9422M Lever-Action Rimfire Repeating Rifle
Serial Numbers: Matched Set Serial Number 1,000 (Rifle 1: MC1000 / Rifle 2: MR1000) — The Fabled Very Last Set of the Entire 1,000-Unit Production Run!
Date of Manufacture: 1977 (Limited Production Run of Exactly 1,000 Matched Pairs Worldwide)
Calibers:
• Model 94: .30-30 Winchester (.30 W.C.F.)
• Model 9422M: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR)
Finish: High-Luster 24-Karat Gold-Plated Receiver Frames, Lever Assemblies, Forend Caps & Upper Tangs; Mirror-Polished High-Gloss Royal Blued Barrels, Full-Length Magazine Tubes & Loading Gates
Engraving: Factory Master Game Scene Relief Engraving bordered by Oak Leaf & Acorn Scrollwork:
• Model 94: Vivid relief scenes of a bounding white-tailed deer buck and running stag in forest terrain framed by lush oak leaf borders.
• Model 9422M: Detailed relief woodland wildlife game scenes featuring alert red foxes and wild hares among oak clusters.
Barrel Lengths:
• Model 94: 24" Round Winchester Proof Steel Barrel w/ Full-Length Magazine Tube
• Model 9422M: 20.5" Round Winchester Proof Steel Barrel w/ Full-Length Magazine Tube
Optics/Sights: Beaded Blade Front Sights w/ Protective Metal Hoods & Semi-Buckhorn Sporting Rear Sights w/ Stepped Elevator Ladders
Stock/Grips: Select Exhibition-Grade Highly Figured American Black Walnut Straight-Grip Stocks & Forends w/ Hand-Cut Fleur-de-Lis Checkering Panels, Carved Spade Inset Borders, High-Gloss Varnish & Gold-Plated Crescent Steel Buttplates
Action: Lever-Action Repeating Rifles w/ Tubular Magazines, Serrated Exposed Spur Hammers & Smooth Cycling Mechanisms
Markings: Both barrels script-engraved in 24k gold inlay "Matched Set of One Thousand"; Model 94 barrel roll-marked "WINCHESTER ® MODEL 94 30-30 WIN. / MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL"; Model 9422M barrel roll-marked "WINCHESTER ® MODEL 9422M .22 WIN. MAGNUM / MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL"; upper tangs roll-engraved "MODEL 1894 / WINCHESTER"; forward receiver bottoms deeply stamped matching serials "MC1000" and "MR1000"; factory box end-labels factory stamped matching serials and product codes.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Conceived in 1977 as one of the most magnificent tribute editions ever executed by the historic New Haven custom shop, the Winchester "Matched Set of One Thousand" was limited strictly to just 1,000 paired sets worldwide. Designed to honor John M. Browning's legendary Model 94 architecture alongside Winchester's premier rimfire platform, the Model 9422M, each set paired a 24-inch .30-30 Winchester big-game rifle with a companion 20.5-inch .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire small-game rifle. Both rifles were lavishly treated to radiant 24-karat gold plating across the receiver frames, finger levers, and forend caps, embellished with master-crafted relief game scenes depicting North American wildlife framed in deep-relief oak leaf scrollwork. The barrels were crafted from Winchester Proof Steel finished in high-polish mirror bluing and roll-inlaid with gold script declaring them part of the "Matched Set of One Thousand." To complete the ensemble, Winchester selected museum-grade, exhibition-quality American walnut showcasing breathtaking marbleized fiddleback grain, finished in radiant high-gloss lacquer and adorned with intricate cut fleur-de-lis checkering and carved spade borders. What makes this specific set utterly unrepeatable is its provenance: bearing serial numbers MC1000 and MR1000, this is the fabled, highly coveted Final Set #1,000 of the 1,000-unit run—the holy grail bookend of the entire commemorative series! This breathtaking set remains in pristine collector condition throughout. The 24k gold plated receivers, levers, and hardware display flawless mirror-bright luster, with undisturbed relief game scenes and crisp oak-leaf accents across every flat. The deep high-gloss royal bluing on both barrels and magazine tubes retains 100% factory coverage with brilliant reflective depth and crisp, unblemished gold barrel script. The exhibition walnut stocks are absolute works of fine art, exhibiting radiant tiger-stripe fiddleback figure, sharp fleur-de-lis checkering points, and glass-smooth lacquer. The set comes complete in its luxurious red-velvet-lined fitted wooden double presentation trunk case alongside both original matching serialized Styrofoam shipping boxes with printed factory end-labels. A true investment-grade masterpiece representing the pinnacle of Winchester presentation craftsmanship, this serial #1,000 matched pair is an extraordinary trophy for the world's most elite firearms collection.
Contents:
Model: Winchester "Matched Set of One Thousand"
• Rifle 1: Model 94 Lever-Action Repeating Rifle
• Rifle 2: Model 9422M Lever-Action Rimfire Repeating Rifle
Serial Numbers: Matched Set Serial Number 1,000 (Rifle 1: MC1000 / Rifle 2: MR1000) — The Fabled Very Last Set of the Entire 1,000-Unit Production Run!
Date of Manufacture: 1977 (Limited Production Run of Exactly 1,000 Matched Pairs Worldwide)
Calibers:
• Model 94: .30-30 Winchester (.30 W.C.F.)
• Model 9422M: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR)
Finish: High-Luster 24-Karat Gold-Plated Receiver Frames, Lever Assemblies, Forend Caps & Upper Tangs; Mirror-Polished High-Gloss Royal Blued Barrels, Full-Length Magazine Tubes & Loading Gates
Engraving: Factory Master Game Scene Relief Engraving bordered by Oak Leaf & Acorn Scrollwork:
• Model 94: Vivid relief scenes of a bounding white-tailed deer buck and running stag in forest terrain framed by lush oak leaf borders.
• Model 9422M: Detailed relief woodland wildlife game scenes featuring alert red foxes and wild hares among oak clusters.
Barrel Lengths:
• Model 94: 24" Round Winchester Proof Steel Barrel w/ Full-Length Magazine Tube
• Model 9422M: 20.5" Round Winchester Proof Steel Barrel w/ Full-Length Magazine Tube
Optics/Sights: Beaded Blade Front Sights w/ Protective Metal Hoods & Semi-Buckhorn Sporting Rear Sights w/ Stepped Elevator Ladders
Stock/Grips: Select Exhibition-Grade Highly Figured American Black Walnut Straight-Grip Stocks & Forends w/ Hand-Cut Fleur-de-Lis Checkering Panels, Carved Spade Inset Borders, High-Gloss Varnish & Gold-Plated Crescent Steel Buttplates
Action: Lever-Action Repeating Rifles w/ Tubular Magazines, Serrated Exposed Spur Hammers & Smooth Cycling Mechanisms
Markings: Both barrels script-engraved in 24k gold inlay "Matched Set of One Thousand"; Model 94 barrel roll-marked "WINCHESTER ® MODEL 94 30-30 WIN. / MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL"; Model 9422M barrel roll-marked "WINCHESTER ® MODEL 9422M .22 WIN. MAGNUM / MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL"; upper tangs roll-engraved "MODEL 1894 / WINCHESTER"; forward receiver bottoms deeply stamped matching serials "MC1000" and "MR1000"; factory box end-labels factory stamped matching serials and product codes.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Conceived in 1977 as one of the most magnificent tribute editions ever executed by the historic New Haven custom shop, the Winchester "Matched Set of One Thousand" was limited strictly to just 1,000 paired sets worldwide. Designed to honor John M. Browning's legendary Model 94 architecture alongside Winchester's premier rimfire platform, the Model 9422M, each set paired a 24-inch .30-30 Winchester big-game rifle with a companion 20.5-inch .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire small-game rifle. Both rifles were lavishly treated to radiant 24-karat gold plating across the receiver frames, finger levers, and forend caps, embellished with master-crafted relief game scenes depicting North American wildlife framed in deep-relief oak leaf scrollwork. The barrels were crafted from Winchester Proof Steel finished in high-polish mirror bluing and roll-inlaid with gold script declaring them part of the "Matched Set of One Thousand." To complete the ensemble, Winchester selected museum-grade, exhibition-quality American walnut showcasing breathtaking marbleized fiddleback grain, finished in radiant high-gloss lacquer and adorned with intricate cut fleur-de-lis checkering and carved spade borders. What makes this specific set utterly unrepeatable is its provenance: bearing serial numbers MC1000 and MR1000, this is the fabled, highly coveted Final Set #1,000 of the 1,000-unit run—the holy grail bookend of the entire commemorative series! This breathtaking set remains in pristine collector condition throughout. The 24k gold plated receivers, levers, and hardware display flawless mirror-bright luster, with undisturbed relief game scenes and crisp oak-leaf accents across every flat. The deep high-gloss royal bluing on both barrels and magazine tubes retains 100% factory coverage with brilliant reflective depth and crisp, unblemished gold barrel script. The exhibition walnut stocks are absolute works of fine art, exhibiting radiant tiger-stripe fiddleback figure, sharp fleur-de-lis checkering points, and glass-smooth lacquer. The set comes complete in its luxurious red-velvet-lined fitted wooden double presentation trunk case alongside both original matching serialized Styrofoam shipping boxes with printed factory end-labels. A true investment-grade masterpiece representing the pinnacle of Winchester presentation craftsmanship, this serial #1,000 matched pair is an extraordinary trophy for the world's most elite firearms collection.
Contents:
Factory deluxe brass-accented wood presentation trunk case with fitted plush red velvet interior, Model 94 rifle (Serial # MC1000), Model 9422M rifle (Serial # MR1000), original matching serialized factory Styrofoam box and end-label for Model 94 (G9412MSI), and original matching serialized factory Styrofoam box and end-label for Model 9422M (G9422MSI). Complete two-rifle presentation set as pictured.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1217386459 |
BidPrice: |
1051 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-11-15 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1051 |
