serial #I1199, 500 WE, 4 3/4” Mag-Na-Ported barrel with bright excellent bore. The stainless-steel surfaces of this re volver rate near excellent showing a few light handling marks and blemishes, a light turn ring,
excellent with few if any handling marks. The revolver retains standard sights and features a lanyard attachment at the butt of the grip. Included are the orig inal box, manual, and paperwork. The cylinder times and locks correctly and the action appears to function well mechanically. An excellent, large caliber revolver for big
NICELY RESTORED REMINGTON NO. 1 1/2 ROLLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE
serial #1496, 32 S&W Long, 28” octagon barrel with a bright excellent relined bore. This handsome rifle has been very nicely restored and converted to centerfire with the barrel retaining about 98% quality rust blue showing some scattered light handling marks and strong original markings with “32 EX” cartridge marking along bottom flat and E. Remington & Sons address. The action retains a similar amount of nice case-hardened
shows flaking original bright blue and the hammer and pin retainer plate are toning to gray and show a little pinprick pitting. The screw heads and action pins show pale fire blue and there are ghostly remnants of the patent markings along the left side of action. The rifle has been restocked in fine Circassian walnut, the stock dimensions otherwise like the originals, showing a few light handling marks along the buttstock. The forend has a contrasting ebony schnabel tip, the wood exhibits lovely grain figure throughout and the steel buttplate shows fine case-hardened colors. The rifle is sighted with a standard sporting rear sight and a plain blade front and the action seems to function well mechanically. This is a very nice 1 1/2 which has seen an extremely well-executed restoration. (13B12313-5) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)
wisps of vibrant case-hardened colors particularly along the left side and general toning to mild gray-brown and smoky gray case-hardened patina. The hammer and breechblock retain about 70% original bright blue, the firing pin
7. SCARCE COLT DIAMONDBACK DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #D25407, 22 LR, 2 1/2” full lug ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This fine 1968-manufactured revolver remains in excellent condition. It retains about 97% original blue, most of the loss is
muzzle and stains from a contaminant toning a small portion of the muzzle areas brown with no pitting or oxidation evident. The service trigger and target hammer retain full blue finish while the bright sides of the hammer rate excellent. The checkered walnut factory service grips feature silver Rampant Colt medal lions, they are numbered to the gun, and they rate excellent. This gun features a serrated ramp front sight, black blade Colt Accro adjustable rear sight, and it appears to function mechan ically. A lovely Diamondback in a desirable configuration. (8B12342-665) {C&R} (2000/3000)
8. COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #V90701, 357 Magnum, 4” full lug ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This fine 1980-made revolver remains in excellent condition showing light use. It retains about 99% original Royal Blue finish with
hammer spur retain full blue. The Type III checkered walnut factory tar get grips feature gold Rampant Colt medallions and remain in excellent condition. This gun features a serrated ramp front sight, black blade Colt Accro adjustable rear sight, and it appears to function mechanically. A fine example of the Python. (8B12342-667) {MODERN} (2000/3000)
COLT ANACONDA DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
4896, 44 Magnum, 6” full lug ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore and factory Mag-na-porting. This fine 1997-made revolver remains in excellent con dition showing light use. The bead blast stainless steel surfaces rate near excellent with scattered light handling marks. The semi-target trigger and semi-target hammer rate excellent. The tex tured factory Hogue Monogrips feature a single “COLT” in a circle monogram and remain in very good plus condition with light handling marks. This gun features a serrated red ramp front sight, white outline Colt Accro adjustab rear sight, it is factory drilled and tapped for optics, and it appears to function well mechanically. One of the scope mount holes is exposed however the factory thoughtfully provides a filler screw (not installed) and paperwork mentioning it. It incl the original factory hard case that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, manual, and paperwork. A nice addition for your collection. (8B12342-533) {MODERN} (1800/2200)
8mm Mauser, 24” Krupp fluid steel barrel with a bright near excellent bore. This -
tagon, and with a graceful tapered fluted solid matted rib. The barrel retains about 95% original rust blue showing a couple of small sparsely scattered old oxidation stains and some drifting to smooth gray patina under bright light. The receiver retains a similar amount of nice original bright blue showing just some mild flaking while the triggerguard and bottom metal show a bit more flaking to smooth gray retaining perhaps 70% bright blue. The extractor ened
European swivels and no cheekpiece. The stock is very fine to near excellent with lightly worn oil finish and some scattered minor dings and light handling marks. Stock fit is very nice throughout, there is a small “ST” stamped along the toe line ahead of the swivel and an un-engraved German silver monogram plate along toe line. The original grooved horn buttplate shows some scattered areas of loss from insect damage otherwise rating very good plus and provides a 13 7/8” length-of-pull. The bolt parts and floorplate are matching by an in ternal assembly number, the arm is equipped with adjustable double set triggers that seem to function well me chanically and it is sighted with an original period Lyman bolt release-mounted peep sight and bead front, the rear sight dovetail on rib very neatly blanked. A wonderful quality classic Mauser sporting rifle from one of the finest makers. (13D12518-3) {C&R} (2500/3500)
11. COLT SECOND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
serial #15541SA, 45 Colt, 7 1/2” barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely 1957-made revolver re mains in excellent condition and appears to be unfired. It retains about 98-99% original blue, the
are numbered to the gun, and remain in wonderful condition. This gun has standard Single Action Army features, the cylinder is assembly numbered to the gun, the straps are correctly serial numbered to the gun, and it appears to function mechanically. It includes a factory two-piece Stagecoach box that is correctly end labeled to the gun but un-numbered, and paperwork. The box rates about very good with light edge wear and one corner of the cover shows a well executed cellophane repair. An excellent addition for your collection. (8B11728-846) (2000/3000)
REVOLVER
serial #144613, 41 Colt, 4 3/4” barrel with a lightly oxidized and pitted bore. This 1892-made revolver has been custom engraved by J. Rubino according to a small note with the revolver and is marked below the basepin on the frame “JR”. It features loose scroll engraving with punch-dot
faces retain 99% later applied satin nickel finish with a few minor handling marks. The smooth stag grips show strong bark on both panels and remain in excellent condition. This gun has typical Single Action Army features, the loading gate is assembly numbered to the gun, the straps are correctly numbered to the black powder frame, and it appears to function mechanically. It includes a custom walnut presentation case with a red velvet French cut interior with working surface mounted lock. It includes a key. The case remains in about very good condition showing scratches on the cover, lightly separating corner seams, and one tiny brad is missing from the brass (2000/3000)
EARLY & EXCELLENT SMITH & WESSON MODEL 39 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH SCARCE DUST SHIELD
serial #2055, 9mm, 4” barrel with an excellent bore. This very early Model 39 in cludes the elusive Dust Shield aimed at military sales. The shield is easily removed and likely the few made were lost. It retains about 98-99% original blue and anodized finishes showing light muzzle wear and operational wear. The checkered walnut factory grips feature gold S&W med allions and rate excellent. In addition to the shield this gun features a Baughman ramp front sight, windage adjustable rear sight, and it appears to function mechanically. It includes an un-numbered factory two-piece box with correct end label, four eight-round magazines, one has the “X” shaped plastic follower while the remaining three have the steel “X” shaped followers. Also included are a period manual and schematic. A lovely early gun with desirable accessories. (8B12386-8) {C&R} (1500/2000)
FACTORY ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 559 NAFLFD TENTH ANNIVERSARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL ENHANCED BY KEN HURST FIREARMS
serial #A784992, 9mm, 4” barrel with an excellent bore. These lovely pistols were ordered with Class C factory engraving and blue finish although they were not a factory commissioned commem orative. They were then sent to and enhanced by Ken Hurst Firearms with National Association of Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer markings, numbering, grips, and satin nickel plate finish. This gun is as-new-in-box and has tastefully executed loose scroll engraving, it is gun number 152 of 250 made, and has anniversary information dates on the top of the slide. The grips are dark smooth rosewood stocks in excellent condition, the right panel has a prominent NAFLFD medallion with shield. It features a nickel plate Baughman ramp front sight, fully adjustable rear sight with side shields, and it appears to function mechanically. It includes the original factory hinged box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, a pair of fourteen-round magazines, cleaning kit, manual and paperwork. A lovely tribute to the nation’s firearm dealers. (8C12386-20) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
15. SCARCE & EXCELLENT DEVEL
PISTOL
serial #A289327, 9mm, 3 1/2” factory shortened barrel with an excellent bore. It all started when Charlie Kelsey of Devel Corporation sent his Model 39 in for an ASP conversion, two-years later he still did not have his ASP and sued the company. He decided he could do better and the Devel conversions of Model 39s and 59s were born with other guns to follow. This is gun #230 which is marked on the frame near the factory serial number, it shows light use and remains in excellent condition retaining about 99% Devel added hard chrome
dition and have the small red oval Devel logo medallion on each panel. This pistol has many
ened; trigger hook for finger forward hold, longitudinal lightening cuts on the slide, ramp front sight with red insert, factory windage ad justable rear sight, slide mounted de-cocker / safety, spurless hammer with top serration to allow single action cocking, smooth frontstrap with checkering on the back strap, the right side front section of the triggerguard is thinned for quicker finger access as favored by famous lawman Bill Jordan, plus their function and reliability package. The conversion also disabled the original factory magazine safety and the gun will fire without a magazine inserted. The magazines were shortened to the abbreviated size of the converted gun, they have view windows on each side of the magazine body, and a new finger rest floorplate pinned in place. This gun includes three magazines and a mismatched Model 39 factory box. Today they are prized for their innovation, workmanship, and pioneering spirit that helped usher in today’s crop of compact and subcompact pistols. A fine collection addition and solid investment. (8B12386-9) {MODERN} (4000/6000)
16. COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
condition. It retains about 85% plus original blue showing edge wear, han dling and assembly marks, the flat mainspring housing has toned to brown with thinning on the remaining straps. The double diamond checkered walnut factory left grip rates good to very good with handling marks while the right panel is a later aftermarket double diamond checkered walnut in near excellent condition. This gun has a tapered front sight, flat top “U”-notch rear sight, the barrel has the correct “N” an “P” marks on the bottom of the chamber in front of the lugs, all the small parts appear correct for the period of manufacture, and it appears to function mechanically. It includes a single two-tone Barnes & Kobert Mfg. Co. seven-round magazine with pinned floor plate. (8B11728-1397) {C&R}
17. COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
mains in very good condition. It retains about 90% original blue show ing edge wear, handling and assembly marks, and the straps have toned to gray. The double diamond checkered walnut factory grips rates near excellent showing light wear. This gun has a tapered front sight, flat top “U”notch rear sight, the barrel has the correct “O” an “P” marks on the bottom of the chamber in front of the lugs, all the small parts appear correct for the period of manufacture, and it appears to function mechanically. The original flat mainspring housing has been replaced with a factory checkered arched mainspring housing. It includes a single two-tone Colt seven-round magazine with pinned floorplate. A nice Government Model. (8B11728-231) {C&R}
serial #142072, 45 ACP, 5” Colt barrel with a near excellent bore showing very light frosting. This 1917-manufactured pistol remains in very nice condition. It retains about 90% original blue showing edge wear, handling and assembly marks, areas toned to brown
wear and scuffing around the lower diamond. This gun has a tapered front sight, flat top “U”-notch rear sight, the barrel has the correct side ways “H” an “P” marks on the top of the chamber, all the small parts appear correct for the period of manufacture, and it appears to function mechanically.
The original short tang grip safety has been replaced with a dull blue 1911A1 style long tang. Major Stewart’s inspection mark and all the other markings remain crisp. It includes a single two-tone Colt sevenround magazine with pinned lanyard loop floorplate that shows moderate to heavy finish wear. This gun has seen light use but was well cared for over the years. A nice addition to any collection. (8B11728-228) {C&R} (3000/5000)
bore. This late war (1944) pistol remains in about excellent condition. It retains about 97% restored arsenal grade Parkerized finish showing minor edge wear, a few handling and assembly marks, and scattered spots of pitting on the front of the slide. The right panel is a replacement Keyes Fibre checkered synthetic stock while the left is a checkered Coltwood stock, they rate excellent, they both feature reinforcing rings around the escutcheons and ribs on the back. This gun has a serrated front sight, flat top square notch rear sight, all the small parts appear correct for the period of manufacture although the slide stop is the later serrated style without the mill cut, and it appears to function mechanically. General Drewry’s inspection mark and all the other mark ings remain crisp. It includes a single Scovill seven-round magazine with welded floorplate. This is a solid reworked Model 1911A1. (8B11728-1405) {C&R}
serial #54882, 56 Spencer, 22” barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a little mild oxidation scattered aboutacter but was apparently fired very little considering the condition of the bore. The metal -
dation staining and remnants of smoothed-over light pitting, the rear sight assembly with some reapplied cold blue. The markings show some areas of softening though the top of action retains a mostly intact Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. Boston
dings and ghostly remnants of the inspector cartouches on the left side. The German silver front sight shows honest wear from the years, the barrel is matching, and the action seems to function well mechanically. There are a few Spencer carbines around this serial number listed in Springfield Research as being issued to Company E of the 6th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry (#54824 and #54980). This is a very respectable example of the classic Spencer Civil War carbine. (13B12465-24) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)
serial #062SE2, 062SE25, 062SE3, 062SE4, 062SE55, 45 Colt, 2”, 2 1/2”, 3”, 4” and 5 1/2” barrels with excellent bores. This special set of Third Generation revolvers was released in 1987, displayed in a glass front case and arranged in a wheel around the central sheriff’s badge, all revolvers in the sheriff’s configuration without ejector rods. The brass badge displays the Colt name over “SHERIFF’S / EDITION / 1987” and the glass top is emblazoned with the Colt logo, Sheriff’s Edition moniker and Custom Shop Reserve marking. The revolvers are in excellent condition all retaining about 98-99% original blue showing a few light handling marks, a few of the screw heads exhibiting some slight wear and very subtle thin turn lines forming. These lines are generally minor, being a bit more noticeable along the 2” and 2 1/2” revolvers. The smooth rosewood grips with gold Colt medallions rate excellent with a few sparse handling marks and the case is near excellent as well with some light handling marks from storage and moving. All revolvers also come with their matching factory boxes with Styrofoam inserts and paperwork that show light scuffs and edge wear, otherwise rating very fine. A lovely special edition set for the dedicated Colt enthusiast. Note: Due to the display case, extra shipping will apply. (13B12342-138,139,140,141,142) {MODERN} (7000/9000)
spector stamps on the various components remain strong. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus to very fine showing some scattered light abrasions, shallow flakes and dings mostly along the buttstock, the stocks otherwise retaining fine original finish, nice fit and a pair of crisp inspector cartouches along the left wrist. The proper hardware is intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. The closest gun listed in SRS is serial #11944 issued to Company C, 2nd Texas Volunteer Cavalry. (13C12465-21) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)
about 90% nice original vibrant case-hardened colors showing some mild gray-brown speckling and areas
scattered light dings and dents, the toe with a few shallow flakes leaving the buttplate a bit proud. Stock fit is otherwise very good, they retain fine original oil finish and the left side of the wrist shows a strong pair of inspector cartouches. The proper hardware is intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. A nice example of the classic Smith carbine. (13C12465-22) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)
MAYNARD SECOND MODEL CIVIL WAR
serial #13419, .50 cal, 20” round barrel with octagonal breech and a mostly bright about very good plus bore showing some areas of light pitting and oxidation, mostly nearer the breech, and otherwise strong rifling throughout. The barrel retains about 85% original blue drifting to a mild gray-brown patina under bright light with some scattered light dings along the left side and some sparsely scattered pinprick pits. The frame retains perhaps -
pair of fine inspector cartouches along the left side of the wrist. The proper hardware is intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. An attractive Maynard for the antique martial arms collector. (13C12465-20) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)
25. EXCELLENT HECKLER & KOCH P7 M13 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #17-78354, 9mm, 4” polygonally-rifled barrel with a pristine bore. This pistol remains in excellent condition, retaining about 96% original blue showing very fine high edge and operational silvering with minimal handling wear. The textured black synthetic grips with P7 M13
strap and squeeze cocker is crisp. The M13 variant is equipped with an ambidextrous magazine release lever, integral triggerguard heatshield, a lanyard loop, and white three-dot sights. The frame, slide, and barrel all show proper “(eagle) / N” proofs with the slide being matched to the frame and showing an H&K Chantilly, VA importer marking on the right; there is a crisp “IH” 1987-code on the frame with all markings remaining crisp and retaining most of their original white fill. It remains in excellent mechanical condition and included is the matching plastic hardcase, yellow Safety Instruction and ammunition recommendation sheets, cleaning brush, takedown tool, and two 13-round M13-marked magazines with “IE” 1984 date codes. This is a fine example of the M13-variant, originally conceived for the U.S. XM9 pistol trials and commonly considered the most desirable of the coveted P7 (3500/4500)
serial #961109, 25-35 WCF, 20” round nickel steel barrel with a full magazine and a bright near excellent bore showing a little mild frosting and crisp rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube of this 1923-production carbine retain about 95% original blue with some light handling marks and areas toning to mild gray-brown patina, the barrel bands retaining about 90% original bright blue. The action retains perhaps
present. Original markings are strong including the two-line address. The rifle is sighted with a small German silver blade front sight and a semi-buckhorn sporting-style rear sight, and appears to function well mechanically. Produced over 120 years ago, this remains a wonderful and high condition 1894 for the Winchester collector. (34B12200-410) {C&R} [Autumn Gun Works] (2000/3000)
magazine of this handsome 1907-made rifle retain about 96% orig inal blue with subtle high edge silvering and light handling marks, in cluding a spot of silver patina below the front sight on the left side and some subtle takedown marks along the underside. The action retains perhaps 65% original bright blue flaking to mild gray-brown patina showing a little mild oxidation staining and light handling marks. The bolt retains about 98% original bright blue, the loading gate shows wonderful bril
some drifting to gray-brown patina along the ex terior of lever. All markings remain crisp and clear. The smooth walnut shotgun buttstock and forend rate very fine retaining most of their original finish with some scattered light dings and the buttstock with a couple tiny hairline cracks forming at upper tang and a few more noticeable but small cracks at the heel. The stocks otherwise retain excellent fit and show some areas of attractive subtle grain figure, the wood being of slightly better quality as was often used on takedown rifles. The rifle is equipped with checkered steel widows peak buttplate and sighted with Lyman folding tang sight, three-leaf express rear, and a large Lyman ivory bead front. The takedown feature functions as intended and the action seems to function well mechanically. A lovely vintage 1894 with desirable special order features for the Winchester collector. (3000/4000)
remains together when assembled and can no doubt be rectified by a professional gunsmith or, as it does add some fine ambience to the rifle, left as-is. The barrel and magazine tube a nice rich plum-brown patina showing a bit of old surface oxidation and a thin crack forming in the magazine tube solder seam that is unobtrusive. The barrel markings remain generally strong and completely legible showing the familiar Henry’s patent mark over King’s patent mark. The action, nosecap and buttplate are a lovely medium ocher patina with scattered light dings and old marks to be expected with good edges and the fit of the sideplates quite good as well. A number of the screw heads show old slot wear and the sides of the hammer show some remnants of smoky gray patina. The left toggle link assembly is a more modern replacement and the remaining parts all appear to be the original hardware, the inside left lower tang bearing the serial number and small “W” stamp. There is no longer any visible buttstock number but the inside toe of the buttplate is properly stamp-numbered and matching the tang. The nosecap screw was replaced during the period with a peened-over pin and the heel point of the buttplate was dressed a bit, again no doubt during the period of use. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend rate about very good with honest darkening from the years and scattered old abrasions and dings. The buttstock has an old repair at the toe and a 1 3/8” chip right of the upper tang, its fit against the action being a bit off due to the tang issues noted. The original sights and sling swivels are otherwise intact and the buttstock still contains three cleaning rod sections. The hammer binds when attempting to cock due to the aforementioned mainspring seating and tang issue. This rifle shows loads of frontier character and the honest well-used but charming appearance we like to see on these early Winchester rifles. (13F12535-1) {ANTIQUE} (4000/6000)
31. WELLS FARGO SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD REVOLVER
a mostly bright very good bore showing some scattered light pitting and oxidation with strong rifling. The barrel and frame of this quite early First Model retain about 85% original Wells Fargo retailer refurbished nickel finish with some scattered dings, light freckling and most of the loss due to some flaking and pinprick pitting along the sides of barrel toning to a mild gray-brown patina. The cylinder retains strong nickel along two of the flats with the balance a mild gunmetal gray patina that is blending in rather well with the surrounding The hammer is a smoky gray patina, a number of the screw heads retain some good blue around their peripheries and all markings remain crisp and clear with the familiar company markings stamped along the right side of the extractor housing “281 W.F.&CO.EX
The smooth walnut grips rate very good plus to very fine showing honest wear and character from the years with darkening and a thin groove carved along the base of each panel. The right panel is properly stamp-numbered matching the frame and all of the remaining numbered parts are matching, the rear barrel block screw being un-numbered. Barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the action seems to function well mechanically with slight play in cylinder lockup. This is an attractive and desirable Wells Fargo revolver built around an early Schofield. (13C12465-9) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)
32. FINE MOORE’S PATENT FIRE ARMS CO. FRONT-LOADING REVOLVER
serial #3217, 32 Teat-fire, 3 1/4” barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a little mild oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The barrel retains perhaps 60% original bright blue appearing stronger under ambient light and showing some scattered light oxidation speckling and flaking to a nice deep gray-
gate retains lovely brilliant fire blue. The frame retains about 95% orig inal silver finish showing some areas of pleasant ocher brass and the silver with a wonderful untouched dark tarnish. The hammer also retains excellent vibrant case-hardened colors and all markings remain crisp. The arm is tastefully embellished with finely detailed foliate scrollwork and punch-dot background shading along with light bordering. The smooth walnut grips rate excellent with just very light high edge wear and perfect fit. The action is crisp and seems to function well mechanically. These revolvers usually saw a lot of time in the pocket and corresponding carry wear, this is a par ticularly nice example. (13B12465-5) {ANTIQUE}
serial #50035, 32 S&W, 3” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and frame of this nice little revolver retain about 90-92% original bright blue showing just some scattered light flaking to smooth graybrown patina under bright light while the cylinder shows a bit more flaking overall retaining about 70% bright blue and showing a few thin scratches. The hammer shows vibrant case-hardened colors, the trigger retains pale straw color and the latch has nice dark gray oil-quenched case-hardening. All markings remain crisp and the checkered mottled red and black hard rubber grips are excellent with a small ding on the right panel and perfect fit. The action with rebounding hammer is a bit sluggish due to hardened grease but seems to function normally and the underside of the frame shows a white painted inventory code “KM533” indicating it was once part of the respected Karl Moldenhauer collection. The included original maroon fabric-covered box is missing its end label and otherwise rates very fine with some light flaking and edge wear. The interior partition is intact along with an antique bore brush, the lid label instructions are present and the underside shows a faint pencil number with what appears to be a “35” visible. A nice example, more desirable with its combination blue finish and mottled red grips. (13B12465-2) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
ATTRACTIVE A.O. ZISCHANG MARLIN BALLARD
serial #21291, 32-40, 32” heavy round barrel drilled for false muzzle with a bright excellent bore that has been neatly relined showing crisp 8-groove rifling. The barrel and forend are by the famous August Zischang, SCHANG SYRACUSE NY”. The barrel retains about 90% fine quality rust blue showing some scattered light dings, subtle thinning to gray and one small area of mild oxidation staining. The action and Ballard No. 6 fancy lever retain a similar amount of lovely original case-hardened colors drifting somewhat to a pleasant silvery patina along the right side. The walnut schnabel forend is neatly crafted with a wide checkered flat tip rest and the smooth pistolgrip
derful grain figure and features a right-side cheekpiece for the left-handed shooter and Ballard Swiss-style buttplate retaining strong nickel finish. Stocks retain nice original fin ish and the rifle features ad justable double set triggers, target globe windage front sight with somewhat loosely fitted spirit level and no insert present, no rear sight seat, a pair of target blocks atop barrel and a nice mid-range Vernier tang sight. A more modern custom-made false muzzle with starter is included, the bore section un-rifled. The action and double set triggers seem to function well mechanically. A very handsome and very finely crafted custom Zischang Ballard. (13D12503-2) {ANTIQUE} [Ex-Leland Schlegel Collection] (3000/5000)
35. VERY FINE CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SCHUETZEN RIFLE BY MICHAEL EHINGER
32-40, 30” No. 3 weight octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore that has been professionally relined showing crisp 8-groove rifling. This lovely rifle has been wonderfully restored by the very talented Michael Ehinger of North Carolina and bears his signature along the lower tang “M. Ehinger”. The barrel retains about 98% fine quality restored rust blue showing some scattered light handling marks and mild edge wear while the action and lever retain a similar amount of bright polished blue. The breechblock remains mostly bright and the hammer, helm buttplate and palm rest hardware show exceptional vibrant case-hardened colors with a fine protective lacquer. The rifle is equipped with fancy Pope-style lever and the checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and schnabel forend with ebony tip insert rate excellent showing a few scattered light handling marks, namely a small ding and thin scratch near the end grain on the left side of the butt. Stocks feature crisp diamond point checkering, generous left-side shadowline cheekpiece and lovely grain figure with fine feathercrotchalong the sides of the buttstock. The palm rest is of very fine make as well, nicely checkered throughout its base. The rear sight dovetail is neatly blanked, there is a pair of target blocks mounted to barrel and the rifle is sighted with a mid-range Vernier tang sight and target globe front sight with spirit level and aperture insert. The action features short throw hammer, double set triggers and seems to function well mechanically. An exceptional custom High Wall schuetzen rifle. (13D12516-11) {C&R} (5000/7000)
36. MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. 38 SINGLE ACTION POCKET REVOLVER WITH BOX
serial #2730, 38 CF, 2 3/4” barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing some pinprick pits and light oxidation with strong rifling throughout. This attractive revolver is a topstrap model with triggerguard and solid spur hammer and retains about 92% original nickel finish
ened colors throughout drifting somewhat to smoky gray and with a little mild operational wear and the markings remain crisp. The black checkered hard rubber grips rate excellent retaining nice fit and showing a few light handling marks with the right panel properly pencil-numbered matching. The other numbered parts are also matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. The revolver includes a seldom seen original brown fabric-covered box that remains in fine condition with some light staining and edge wear. The end label shows some moderate flaking but the pertinent information is intact showing matching barrel length callout. The base shows some extensive penciled scribblings and the inside lid instruction label is mostly intact.
A nice example of these desirable revolvers for the antique arms collector. (13B12339-94) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
some sparsely scattered mild surface oxidation, the action possibly Winchester blue finish. The barrel retains a fine “W.A. SUK ALLEGUNMAKER-PHOENIX.ARIZ.” marking flanked by lines and “25 KRAG” cartridge stamp along left shank. The lower tang has been curved and perhaps shortened to fit the new stock contours and the lever is also elegantly curved with ball tip to match, one digit was perhaps lost to the custom work and the rifle was updated with the later coil spring action which draws the hammer to half cock upon cycling. Nevertheless, we believe the action to be antique as it is built around a thick side example and there is no evidence of any Winchester factory proof. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and long 14 3/4” forend are very fine showing some scattered light dings and handling marks from light use with mild finish wear and
{ANTIQUE} [Ex-Terry Buffum Collection] (1800/2200)
GRIFFIN & HOWE CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 1885
serial #124614, 22-3000 Lovell, 26" target-weight round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This fine single shot target rifle is built on a Winchester Model 1885 thick side high wall action by Griffin & Howe, New York. The barrel features their New York address and the G&H serial number "No. 1648". The metal surfaces retain about 97% original G&H rust blue and the breechblock shows the nice cross-hatched burnishing normally seen on the bolts and actions of G&H arms of the period. The English walnut stock is straight grip and neatly checkered through the grip, the two panels meeting at the rear of the lower tang. The forend is checkered in a beautiful bordered wraparound pattern with a large horn forend tip and measures 13 1/8”. Both rate about excellent, the buttstock showing a few dings and handling marks, most prominent along its right side, and with early to mid-20th-century arms Griffin & Howe was turning out. (13C12502-2) {C&R} (3000/5000)
about 96-97% quality reapplied rust blue with some toning to a mild gray-brown patina under bright light. The screw heads show brilliant fire blue and the breechblock, hammer, lever and buttplate have wonderful vibrant case-hardened colors. The smooth walnut buttstock and schnabel forend with ebony tip insert rate very fine as lightly cleaned and re finished showing some scattered light handling marks and a few small dings that show synthetic filler. The rifle is sighted with a Vernier-style tang sight with wide aperture disc, standard sporting rear sight and target globe front sight with spirit level and fine bead on post insert. The action with single set trigger seems to function well me chanically. This is a very fine custom rifle, originally made in
ATTRACTIVE & DESIRABLE PARKER CHE
EJECTORGUN WITH RARE FACTORY VENT RIB
serial #216322, 12 ga (2 3/4”) on No. 1 1/2 frame, 30” Acme steel barrels choked improved modified and full with bright excellent bores. This very handsome shotgun shows an old excellent quality restoration, likely during the Remington era, as the barrels show Remington rework date code of August 1936. The barrels are equipped with a rare and desirable ventilated rib, close study beneath the rib has not revealed a serial number, but it is obviously factory and shows proper engraved maker markings along the top. In addition to the Remington date code, the barrels serial number is matching in a Remington era stamped font, further lending credence to their installation by Remington. The C grade is a rather rare grade in of itself and the gun also features trap beavertail forend, round knob pistolgrip buttstock with skeleton buttplate and factory single selective trigger. The barrels retain about 96% excellent factory quality rust blue showing just a few scattered light handling marks and some small areas toning to a pleasant gray-brown patina under bright light with rib markings completely intact and strong. The action retains a similar amount of finely restored cyanide case-hardened colors that are a mix of somewhat darker toned colors but quite attractive and showing just a little drifting to mild gray patina. The triggerguard, selector and skeleton buttplate retain about 97% nice commercial polished blue. All markings and embellishments remain intact and strong, the action embellished in near full coverage with the attractive C grade patterns featuring nice filigree and foliate scrollwork, wide geometric bordering, game dogs left and right and a duck taking flight on bottom. The checkered round knob pistolgrip deluxe walnut buttstock and beavertail forend rate very fine to near excellent as professionally refinished showing some scattered light dings and a few small well-executed repairs along some of the edges. There are a couple of thin tiny slivers missing behind upper tang and the stock flats have a neatly executed crossbolt repair that has been nicely checkered to match the flats. The thin drop points exhibit some mild softening while the checkering remains mostly strong and the wood exhibits lovely grain figure throughout the sides of the buttstock. The silver monogram plate along the toe line remains un-engraved. The serialized parts are matching with the two middle digits (63) on the inside forend iron having been restruck, probably during refurbishment, and matching numbers found along the right side of the trigger, triggerguard tang, stock inlet and inside toe of buttplate. Length-of-pull is 14 1/2” with drops of 1 1/2” and 2” and quite a bit of cast-off. Weight is 7 lbs. 14 1/2 oz., the gun is sighted with a single silver bead, equipped with non-automatic safety and the action seems to function well mechanically with in-time ejectors. The barrels lock-up solid with a very faint sliver of light visible at breeches and top lever right-ofcenter. The included scan of the PGCA letter and the Parker Serialization book does not indicate that the gun originally left with a ventilated rib in 1926, listing: CHE hammerless, 12-gauge on a size 1 1/2 frame, single trigger, trap modified forend and 30” Acme steel barrels with 2 5/8” chambers. Length-of-pull was listed at 14 1/4” with drops of 1 1/4” and 2 1/2”, weight 7 lbs. 15 oz. In the pricing notation in the letter however it does list “plus $42.00 for a ventilated rib” with a further notation that Remington era factory return and rework records are incomplete. Everything would suggest this gun had these barrels installed by Remington along with some stock work in 1936. A fine and desirable CHE in a wonderful configuration. (13F12558-1) {C&R} (5000/7000)
41. GERMAN P.08 LUGER S/42 CODED PISTOL
BY MAUSER
serial #6737k, 9mm, 4” barrel with an about very good lightly pitted bore still showing strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1938-dated pistol retain about
and some mild toning to plum at the rear of the frame and receiver. The small parts retain full similarly restored hot salt blue, the bright portion of the safety showing a spot of oxidation staining along its face, and the rear toggle pin displays full vibrant restored fire blue. The checkered walnut grips are in very good condition with light wear and some flattened points of checkering, the right panel showing more flattened points than the left, and both panels are numbered “37” with the left panel showing a “655” waffenamt. The metal markings are largely clear with “(Eagle) / 63” waffenamts and droop wing eagle firing proofs on the receiver and barrel, the breech and rear toggle pin unnumbered, and the remaining numbered parts matching the pistol including the grooved firing pin. The pistol retains the standard open sights, appears to function well mechanically, and included is a blued-bodied aluminum base magazine showing light operational wear, the base numbered “1261” and marked with a “(Eagle) / 63” waffenamt on the heel. (14B11728-13) {C&R}
42. GERMAN P.08 LUGER S/42 CODED PISTOL BY MAUSER
serial #4674r, 9mm, 4” barrel with a good lightly oxidized bore still showing evident rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1937-dated S/42 coded pistol retain about 65% original
gray-brown patina; the sideplate shows a light ding at its top edge. The small parts retain very good straw color with some areas toning to a silvery patina, and the sear spring and some of the toggle pins display vibrant fire blue. The checkered walnut grips are in very good condition with light wear and a few scat tered light dings, both grip screws display attractive remnants of fire blue at the edges, and the panels are numbered “74”. The metal markings are intact and clear with droop wing “(eagle) / 63” waffenamts and eagle firing proofs, and all the serialized parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The pistol retains the standard open sights, appears to function well mechanically, and included is a blued-bodied aluminum base magazine showing some scattered light wear, the base numbered “9004t” and marked with a “+” and a “63” waffenamt at the heel. An honest pre-WWII Luger for the martial collector. (14B11728-451) {C&R} (1500/2000)
43. GERMAN P.08 LUGER 42CODED PISTOL BY MAUSER
clear with large “(Eagle) / 63” waffenamts and eagle firing proofs, and all the numbered parts are matching to the pistol including the grooved firing pin. The pistol retains the standard open sights, appears to function well mechanically, and included is a bright-bodied aluminum base magazine showing general light wear with the base renumbered “1290” and showing a “(starburst) / K” at the toe. Also included is a black leather Luger holster in very good condition with some light age cracking and scattered light wear, the interior of the flap appearing to be maker marked “OTTO BREITSCHUH / EISLEBEN / 1918”, with a clearer “S.M.412” unit marking on the back, and a Luger tool bearing the same “412” marking. A solid example of these early 42-code Luger pistols, with an interesting earlier holster. (14B12235-53) {C&R} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (2000/3000)
serial #1081f, 9mm, 4” barrel with a good lightly oxidized bore with clear rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1918dated pistol retain about 90% original blue with the majority of the loss to the barrel and sideplate flaking to a plum-gray patina, some scattered light wear, and a few handling marks. The small parts retain very good straw color with scattered freckling and some light silvering, the toggle pins and sear spring showing some subdued fire blue. The checkered hardwood grips are in very good to very good plus
pistol including the un-grooved firing pin. The pistol retains the standard open sights, appears to function well mechanically, and included is a bright bodied wood base magazine numbered “4242e”, a reproduction Luger magazine, a reproduction Luger tool, and a black leather holster in very good plus condition with fine craquelure in areas and some general light wear, the back maker marked “AUWAERTER & BU BECK / A.G. / STUTTGART” and 1936-dated, a faint droop wing waffenamt just barely visible between the two. A fine WWI vintage Luger for the martial collector. (14B12235-62) {C&R} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (2000/3000)
LOVELY COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
serial #S44974A, 357 Magnum, 5 1/2” barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful 2007-made revolver remains as-new-in-box and it retains about 99% plus original nickel. The grips are factory checkered synthetic stocks featuring a Ram pant Colt in an oval and Federal Eagle, they are numbered to the gun, and remain in superb condition. This gun has standard Single Action Army features, the cylinder is numbered to the gun, it has the later removable base pin bushing, and it appears to function mechanically. It includes a factory two-piece box, manual, and paperwork. An excellent addition for your col lection. (8B11728-1423) {MODERN} (2000/3000)
LOVELY COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
serial #S41332A, 45 Colt, 4 3/4” barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful 2005-made revolver remains as-new-in-box and retains about 99% plus original blue while the frame has beautiful swirls of case-hardened colors. The sides of the hammer remain bright while the trigger and spur retain full blue. The grips are factory checkered synthetic stocks featuring a Ram pant Colt in an oval and Federal Eagle, they are numbered to the gun, and remain in magnificent condition. This gun has standa Single Action Army features, the cylinder is numbered to the gun, it has the later removable base pin bushing, and it appears to function mechanically. It includes a factory two-piece box, manual, and paperwork. An excellent addition for your collecti (8B11728-1427) {MODERN} (1800/2200)
47. ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 686 FIFTH BIANCHI CUP PRIZE REVOLVER WON BY BRIAN ENOS
serial #ABC4223, 357 Magnum, 6” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This lovely revolver was won by famed American sport shooter Brian Enos at the Fifth Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament in 1983 and is listed on a faxed inventory of pistols sent from Mr. Enos to Peter DeRose. The revolver shows lovely detailed foliate scrollwork with fine line background shading in tasteful coverage throughout. The left side of the barrel bears engraved cartridge marking while the right side shows engraved tournament information and the right side of the frame bears an attractive gold dot inlaid motif around “Bianchi Cup V” in gold and copper. The stainless steel surfaces are excellent showing a few light handling marks and a little mild operational wear along the cylinder. The sides of the barrel rib, rear circumference of cylinder and the cylinder flutes have been given an additional high polish treatment providing a nice contrast. The hammer and trigger retain all of their hard chrome and the smooth rosewood grips with silver S&W medallions are excellent showing a couple tiny handling marks. The revolver is sighted with adjustable white outline square notch rear sight and serrate ramp blade with gold insert. Also included is the original presentation case with blue velvet lining and Bianchi cup plaque on lid that rates very fine showing some light scuffs and handling marks along the exterior. We have located a photo of Brian Enos and Rob Leatham which appears to be from around this time with this very revolver in its case being held by Enos. This is an excellent and unique revolver. (13D11730-1080) {MODERN} [Peter DeRose Collection] (4000/6000)
1/2” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver bears a factory star rework stamp on the butt and in fact shows two dates on the inside left frame for March 1950 and November 1951. Despite these rework markings, the gun does not appear to be refinished and retains about 90% plus original blue show ing some scattered mild high edge wear, thin turn line and some minor flaking to pleasant graybrown patina under bright light. The trigger and humpback hammer retain vibrant case-hardened colors and all markings remain crisp. The checkered walnut magna grips with large silver S&W medallions rate very fine showing some scattered light dings and handling marks, their fit not quite perfect but very good and the right panel stampnumbered “53570”. The remaining numbered parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. The revolver is sighted with proper factory ad justable square notch rear target sight and generous pinned Patridge blade front. (13B11730-698) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1200/1800)
49. SMITH & WESSON SECOND MODEL 44 HAND EJECTOR TARGET REVOLVER
serial #27456, 44 S&W Special, 6 1/2” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 85-90% original blue with some thinning along the gripstraps and bow of the triggerguard, the guard also showing some light dings and scratches and one cylinder flat shows an area of lightly dressed dings toning to gray along its front edge. The ejector rod head is toning to a deep plum color and the hammer and trigger retain generous case-hardened colors. All markings are crisp
dings and handling marks, the fit not quite perfect but very good and the right panel showing a faded pencil number on the inside that appears to be mismatched. The ejector star is un-numbered, the other numbered parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. The revolver is sighted with factory adjustable rear sight with under-cut square notch blade and generous pinned Patridge blade front. (13C11730-696) {C&R} (1200/1800)
50. VERY FINE SAVAGE MODEL 1899-A TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION
serial #94237, 38-55, 26” round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This 1909-produced rifle was made only two years after Savage introduced the takedown feature as a special order option for the Model 1899. The barrel, receiver, and forend hardware retain an impressive 98% blue with only some minor edge wear and two lus case-hardened finish with some striking colors and the bolt remains mostly bright. The markings are exceptionally crisp with some interesting imperfection in the barrel address likely from a damaged die at the factory. The smooth walnut stock and schabel forend rate very good plus to near excellent showing a few light handling marks and perhaps some older added finish. The forend is numbered to the gun and shows
a later replacement, but this is relatively unobtrusive. The action retains perhaps 65-70% silvery case-hardened patina which remains quite bright and attractive showing a few subtle wisps of colors lurking about the very protected areas, the balance toning to a mild gray-brown patina similar to the barrel and showing some light handling marks and the familiar thin striations along the sides. The hammer also retains strong smoky case-hardening and the bolt retains about 85-90% original bright blue. All markings remain completely intact and strong and the plain walnut stocks rate very fine showing a little older added varnish, no doubt applied during the period of use as it has reacquired some flaking and honest craquelure. The stocks show a few old mild abrasions and a thin 1 3/4” slightly flexing crack along the left forward edge of forend. Stock fit is otherwise excellent throughout and the right tip of the forend has an area with some rather nice grain figure. The rifle is sighted with sporting rear sight and small German silver blade front and the action is smooth and seems to function well mechanically. A wonderful opportunity for the advanced Winchester collector. (13E125251) {ANTIQUE} (20,000/30,000)
to a deep gray and gray-brown patina, the sides of the action and barrel exhibiting some remnants of smoothed-over pinprick pitting. The barrel does not bear a “K and “44 CAL” cartridge marking. The tang markings are mostly intact with some areas lost to the years with final patent date of Aug. 12, 79. The plain walnut stocks rate about very good plus as-cleaned and refinished showing a small hairline crack at tip of forend and wood a bit shy of metal overall. The rifle is sighted with typical sporting
matching and a likely reproduction five-piece cleaning rod is stored in the butt. The lever lock has been lost to the years and the action otherwise seems to function normally. A very good 44-40 Whitney Kennedy with a lot of character. (13C12465-23) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)
well mechanically. A relatively early example of the 1899-A that would make an excellent foundation for a Savage 99 collection. (40B1219829) {C&R} [Autum Gun Works] (1000/1500)
ope ith a few
light scratches and some minor impact marks around the edges of the grooved Savage buttplate. The lever retains about 98% case-hardened finish with attractive subtle colors and some mild drifting to gray. The markings remain crisp with the “Model 99” and barrel proof mark somewhat softly stamped. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock and beavertail
excellent with crisp checking and a few light handling marks. There is an ex ceptionally easy to miss 1/4” tight drying crack on the lower tang and a few light dings just in front of the buttplate that are unobtrusive overall. The Lyman bead front sight is toning to a lovely plum brown patina while the Stith mount holds a Lyman Performance Center All-American 3x scope with clear glass and a thin crosshair reticle. The mount itself shows a few freckles of mild oxidation and some dings above the rifle tang. The action appears to function well mechanically. A high condition, desirable Model 99 wit interesting period scope mount that will serve as an excellent sporter or collectable. (40B12198-33) {C&R} [Autum Gun Works]
in fine condition, the barrel and magazine tube retaining about 70% original blue showing some scattered light handling marks and most of the loss along the sides forward of the nosecap which are toning to a smooth mild gray patina. The action retains a similar amount of original bright blue, perhaps a bit less, showing general flaking to gray patina and some areas of lightly cleaned pinprick pitting mostly scattered along the left side. The loading gate has toned to gray, the bolt retains about 98% original blue and all markings remain crisp and clear. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus to perhaps very fine retaining a healthy amount of original varnish which shows light flaking, scattered handling marks and old dings, a couple more moderate along the left side tip of forend and one along the left side of the buttstock near the comb line. The checkering shows mild wear and stock fit is very nice throughout, the checkered steel widow’s peak buttplate and hard rubber pistolgrip cap intact. There are no swivels present however the bases are of course intact, the rear sight dovetail has been neatly blanked and the rifle is sighted with a No. 98A riding bolt peep sight (the fine adjustment screw heads showing some slot wear) and brass bead on matted ramp front, its front sight hood likely a slightly later replacement. The action is smooth and seems to function well mechanically. This is a nice honest example of a rare and very desirable two-digit 71 for the advanced Winchester collector. (13E12525-2) {C&R} (8,000/12,000)
serial #270335, 30 Mauser, 5 1/2” barrel with a very good plus bore showing some light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. This is a rather late prewar commercial pistol that remains in fine condition retaining perhaps 90% original blue showing some high edge wear, areas toning to silvery gunmetal along the barrel from holster wear and some scattered oxidation speckling. The bolt remains bright, the hammer and fire control group show nice smooth gray case-hardening and the remain ing small parts retain fine fire blue thinning somewhat to gray and particularly brilliant along the rear sight slider. All markings are also crisp with “(Crown) / (Crown) / U” commercial proof. The grooved walnut grips rate very fine with a thin sliver along the front edge of the left panel and light handling marks. There is some oxidation around the grip frame area and the grip screw is very tightly fitted precluding easy removal but the grips are no doubt matching original and all of the other numbered parts are matching. A nice example of these iconic pistols. (13B12397-2) {C&R} (1800/2200)
serial #65562, 9mm, 5 1/2” barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 85% original blue with scattered high edge wear, some sparse oxidation stain ing and backstrap toning to pewter. The bolt remains mostly bright, the hammer and fire control group show deep gray case-hardening and the other small parts retain a healthy amount of brilliant fire blue with high edge silvering. All markings remain intact and strong showing “(Crown) / (Crown) / U” proofs and imperial acceptance stamp along the right breech flat. The grooved walnut grips with large red nines are stamp-numbered to the gun and rate very fine with light dings and handling marks. No thought should be given to loading or firing this arm in its current state as the front section of the fire control group is broken off but the piece is included. The rear sight slider button parts are also missing and the serialized parts are otherwise matching. A correct original holster-stock is included, numbered “252”, which rates very fine as lightly cleaned and refinished showing just some light handling marks and the hardware toning to gray, the body retaining a softened but visible imperial acceptance stamp on the left side. Stock fit to the pistol shows moderate play. An original leather harness for the stock is also present, dated 1918 with Deutsche Signalflaggen-fabrik maker stamp and rating very fine with some light flaking and scuffing. The harness holds a spare magazine follower spring and original cleaning rod. A nice ensemble for the German martial collector. (13B12386-1) {C&R} (2500/3000)
58. MAUSER C96 M30 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH STOCK
original blue with some scattered high edge wear and most of the loss due to some dings along front of frame and some tool marks around the floorplate and back of frame from dis assembly attempts. The bolt remains bright, the hammer and fire control group show
Mauser banner stamp but it will require some professional work as the attachment hardware is missing, there are moderate chips along the front end and some cracks at the toe, one flexing and measuring 4 1/4”. A very good late production C96. (13B12263-42) {C&R} [Doug Beasley Estate Collection] (2000/2500)
serial #9530, 9mm, 4” barrel with a partially bright very good bore showing some fine oxidation and frosting with strong rifling throughout. This is a rather early Erfurt pro duction pistol dated 1912, updated with the open and bearing unit marking along the frontstrap “173.R.1.5” indicating Infantry Regiment No. 173 (9th Lorraine), first com pany, gun number five. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original blue with high edge wear, light ox idation speckling and toning to mild gray-brown patina along gripstraps. The toggle pins show pale fire blue while the remaining small parts retain a healthy amount of straw color with some toning to gray. All markings remain intact and strong showing the typical extensive Erfurt inspector stamps on all components. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered matching and rate very fine to near excellent showing some lightly chipped points and minor dings. All of the serialized parts are matching and the action seems to function normally. The pistol includes two brightbodied wood base magazines, dark brown leather holster and a reproduction Luger tool. The magazines are numbered “2059f” and “7333”, the latter with some moderate chipping on the left base knob. The holster is dated 1915 and shows Julius Jansen maker mark along inside flat. The holster is fine with light scuffing and edge wear to be expected. A nice early Imperial rig for the martial collector. (13B12235-42) {C&R} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (1800/2200)
about 90-92% original blue with most of the loss from operational wear and silvering, scattered light handling marks and some light dings along the forward left edge of action. The longer barrel assembly retains about 95% original blue with lighter operational wear overall. All markings remain crisp and clear with both sets of barrels matching the action and equipped with silver bead front sights. The smooth pistolgrip walnut buttstock and 14groove forends rate near excellent with some light dings and handling marks along the buttstock nearer the buttplate and a few dings along the 28” barrel forend. The action seems to function well mechanically and length-of-pull to the original Winchester buttplate is about 13 7/8”. The factory cardboard box shows 1951-dated postage labels and rates about good showing moderate edge wear, sections missing along end flaps of lid and various old tape repairs. The Winchester Western lid sticker is about 60% intact, and end flap of the lid shows an old grease penciled number “66719” and the name “Butler”, one end of the bottom section also has the name “Butler” and the other end has the serial number “986638” and other information in red pencil. This is an attractive and desirable complete set. (13C12516-2) {C&R} (3000/5000)
lent bore. This special edition shotgun was 1 of 100 guns in a special serial number range featuring nice wide flowing foliate scrollwork, punch-dot background shading and fine game scenes featuring four lovely gold inlaid ducks in flight on the right side and a pair of pointers and grouse in flight on the left. The barrel retains about 96% original blue showing some oxidation speckling along the edges of the muzzle and a few scattered light dings. The action retains about 92% original blue showing a bit more high edge wear with a little oxidation staining around the loading port and a small moderate ding along the forward right edge of frame. The trigger is gold-washed and the bolt remains mostly bright showing nice engine turning. The checkered capped pistolgrip deluxe walnut buttstock rates very fine showing a few scattered light dings and handling marks while the forend rates excellent. The checkering remains crisp and the wood exhibits lovely grain figure throughout, length-of-pull to the solid black Winchester rubber pad is 15” with drops of about 1 1/4” and 1 1/2”. The gun is sighted with small silver mid-bead and large white bead front and the action seems to function normally. The included factory box rates about very good plus showing some small tears around the edges and a small hole in the base. The end label shows matching serial number along with code “GSX1PG” and matching configuration with “SKEET” configuration, “26” barrel length, and “SKT” choke handwritten on the label. A very fine embellished example of these quality Winchester shotguns. (13E12516-6) {MODERN} (2500/3500)
62. MARLIN FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 24 GRADE C SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN
serial #105877, 12 ga, 30” barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore. This shotgun has seen a bit of honest use but remains a fine showcase of Marlin’s factory engraving featuring a lovely marshland scene on the left side with four ducks in flight surrounded by light filigree and foliate scrollwork motifs. The right side shows another foliate roundel with light filigree and a pair of grouse on the bolt. There is some additional light zigzag borders and a palm frond motif on bottom around serial number. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 70% original rust blue with some scattered oxidation staining and toning to medium gray patina, the rear of the magazine tube with an area of thin scratches. The action retains generous bright blue flaking to gray and showing some more areas of old oxidation staining and pinprick pitting. Some of the screw heads show old slot wear and the right edge rear of firing pin is damaged slightly but this is relatively unobtrusive and the hammer retains generous case-hardened colors. The underside of the barrel shows stamped number “111303F” and all markings and embellishments remain intact and quite strong. The checkered pistolgrip deluxe walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus as lightly cleaned and refinished showing some scattered light dings and handling marks with lightly worn checkering. The stocks otherwise exhibit lovely grain figure throughout and the butt is fitted with a period solid red rubber Noshoc pad providing a 13 1/4” length-of-pull. The gun is sighted with single brass bead and the action seems to function (1000/1500)
ATTRACTIVE ENGRAVED GERMAN ZI-DI BOLT
3080, 22 K-Hornet, 22 5/8” ribbed part round part
octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This handsome rifle has been professionally restocked and modified for the improved K-Hornet cartridge, the left side of the receiver showing the original German cartridge designation for 5.6x35. The metal surfaces retain about 98% excellent quality restored rust blue showing a few minor handling marks scattered about. The rib was once mounted with target blocks and has since had three pairs of holes very neatly filled-in and matted to match, and the left shank of the barrel shows the original retailer’s marking “J. ZELLER, DORTMUND”. The action is embellished in full Germanic form with wide oak leaf and foliate motifs. There are a couple of neatly filled holes atop the action as well and it is equipped with a set of claw bases. The bolt knob has a nicely checkered teardrop and the bolt body shows some attractive wisps of vibrant case-hardened colors taking on a smooth smoky gray patina. The claw mount system supports a Lyman All-American 2 1/2X Perma-
cellent showing a few sparse handling marks or tiny dings. The stock features a subtle schnabel tip, nice checkering with mullered borders, fine skeletonized blued steel pistolgrip cap and buttplate, attractive grain figure and a right-side shadowline cheekpiece for the lefthanded shooter. The stock, however, has neutral cast so can be comfortably used right-handed as well. Length-of-pull is 14 1/2” and the rifle also features sling swivels, an express rear sight with single folding leaf and plain bead front on matted ramp. One original magazine is included and the action with double set triggers seems to function well mechanically. Patented by Ziegenhahn & Diem, these are fine quality and desirable vintage German sporting rifles. (13D12516-5) {C&R} (2000/3000)
seems to function well mechanically. This is a good representative example of these interesting carbines, only 2020 of which were manufactured, essentially all of which were issued to the 2nd U.S. Dragoons in Florida. (13C12503-1) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)
gun has been very neatly re-converted to flint, and no doubt very long ago, utilizing a proper lockplate with antique hardware. The barrel and lockplate show a nice honest deep plum-brown patina showing some old mild oxidation and pinprick pitting to be expected. The breech proofs remain strong and the lockplate is rather flat in form with graceful point at rear, gooseneck cock, unbridled frizzen and frizzen spring with simple pointed finial. The plate is embellished with some light foliate flourishes and does not appear to be marked as to the maker. The barrel is secured by four small iron keys without escutcheons, the forwardmost lost to the years, and the brass fur niture is just what we would expect to see featuring triple ramrod thimbles and tailpipe with simple turned decoration, reverse back triggerguard with simple finials and lightly fluted bow of guard, heavy buttplate with solid pointed finial and slender solid sideplate. The brass shows a mild ocher patina with some scattered old dings and handling marks, the buttplate with some old damage at the heel and its fit a bit proud of the stock, the fit of the other parts very good overall. The heavy butt maple stock has had the forward 35 1/4” of the forend reattached with an old piece of maple the matches quite well and shows some older added finish, the stock otherwise rating very good plus to fine with scattered thin drying cracks, slivers and smoothed-over shallow chips around the lockplate inlet. There is a thin area of lost wood along the underside of forend ahead of the triggerguard, exposing the end of the ramrod, along with a neatly executed old repair at the toe. The wood exhibits some nice figure throughout, an antique iron trumpet-shaped ramrod is present and the arm is sighted with a small standing notch rear sight and thin blade front that has a shallow concave form. The lock is not particularly crisp but seems to function normally. This is a very handsome Hudson Valley fowler with a nice overall appearance for the American antique arms collector. (13E12503-3) {ANTIQUE} (4000/
against the back of the trigger the hammer will cock crisply at half and full cock. A good example of these scarce navy carbines for the U.S. martial collector. (13C12064-39) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)
The metal surfaces are mostly a deep plum-brown patina with lighter silvering along high edges, some scattered minor pinprick pitting and old dings. The action retains some remnants of silvery case-hardened patina in the protected areas around the pins and the tang retains crisp Remingtons Ilion address and patent dates. The barrel is not marked with Remington’s address and is properly stamp-numbered matching by serial number beneath the forend
buttplate are numbered “12142”. The rifle is sighted with sporting leaf rear sight and small brass blade front sight. The rifle is equipped with factory single set trigger which will require some mechanical attention as it does not set and the hammer does not hold at half or full cock; the firing pin is also missing. A very respectable early Remington No. 1 sporting rifle. (13C12492-59) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
with only spots of silvering beneath the safety, and is factory embellished with game scenes of gold inlaid quail on the left and woodcock on the right, all surrounded by tight foliate scroll engraving and a large bouquet on the underside. The trigger retains nearly all its gold finish with a touch of silvering on the side. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock and schnabel-style forend are in near excellent condition with a few scattered minor dings and handling marks, and features a 14 1/4” length of pull to the factory solid recoil pad. The shotgun locks up tight with the lever coming to rest at center and features an automatic safety, single selective inertial trigger, intime ejectors, and is sighted with dual steel beads. Included is the factory green Remington hardcase, four ProBore chokes marked improved cylinder, light modified, skeet, and modified, and choke wrench. An attractive smallbore Remington over under for the shotgun enthusiast. (14B12354-39) {MODERN} (1800/2200)
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inal blue with some touches of high edge wear and light handling marks, the alloy bottom metal with some scattered handling marks and manufacturing marks along the magazine well, and the bright finished barrel showing some scattered fine freckling along its length. The target-style pistolgrip walnut stock is in very good condition with scattered light dings and handling marks from competition use and some light finish wear. The action is fully glass-bedded, the barrel free-floated, an accessory rail is inlaid into the forend, and the stock features an adjustable comb and length of pull spacers. The stock is numbered to the rifle in the barrel channel, the right side of the butt is tagged “4714”, and the bottom of the pistolgrip reads “D EMENT” in flaking yellow paint. The left side of the receiver reads “ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL ENGLAND” with “AI S/S” on the right ahead of the serial number, the barrel numbered “1574” at its midpoint and otherwise only
with light wear on high edges and contact points, light thinning at the breech and on the triggerguard which is toning to brown under light, and some scattered specks of light oxidation and minor handling marks. The trigger retains about 60% original gold finish with the face toned to a silver patina, and the breech and breech face shows some gray freckling. The checkered round knob pistolgrip walnut stock and forend are in very good condition with some scattered light dings and handling marks, a few in the otherwise strong checkering, and a few specks of finish flaking; the pre-war vintage “BROWNING / SUPERPOSED” marked horn buttplate with carved muzzles motif is intact and sits proud of the stock in spots with a 14 1/4” length of pull. The frame is nicely engraved with factory Grade I foliate scroll and curlicue bordering, the barrel markings with St. Louis, Missouri address remain crisp, the improved cylinder choke markings are stamped over previous skeet markings, and the barrels are numbered to the gun. The shotgun locks up tight with the lever coming to rest right of center and features a nonautomatic safety, selective inertial trigger, robust and in-time ejectors, is sighted with a long steel bead, and appears to function well mechanically. An attractive Superposed with plenty of life left in it. (14B12354-50) {C&R} (1200/1800)
71. SCHMIDT & BENDER 5-25X56MM PM II RIFLESCOPE
5-25X56mm PM II Riflescope measuring about 17” in length with a 1 1/4" tube. This high-end scope is equipped with a P4F-MOA reticle and clear glass. The metal surfaces rate excellent showing light ring marks and perhaps an additional light handling mark. An excellent German-made scope overall. (2A12458-1-1) (2500/3500)
72. ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL AX50 ANTI-MATERIAL BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE
serial #15604, 50 BMG, 27” barrel with a AAC muzzle brake and a bright excellent bore. Developed as an upgrade to the AW50, the AX50 is built to withstand continued use while providing accurate fire at extreme long range. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% original Parkerized and black anodized finishes with a few scattered light handling marks, and the black polymer folding stock is in excellent condition. The polymer forend is very good plus condition with a few light abrasions on the bottom. The factory markings are intact with Fredericksburg, VA importer mark on the side and the bolt is numbered to the rifle. The rifle features an integral Picatinny rail atop the receiver,
a free-float aluminum keymod handguard with sections of Picatinny rail attached, and a folding stock with adjustments for comb height, length of pull via spacer, and a monopod. The AAC muzzle brake and suppressor mount is timed with the ports oriented to the 1 o’clock and 7 o’clock positions, but this should be readily remedied by a qualified individual. Included is a AI one piece scope mount, marked “45 MIN”, with rings for 34mm scope bodies, and one AI-marked magazine. An expertly made precision rifle from a company renown for its quality, with an effective range of 2500 meters. (14D12458-1) {MODERN} (10,000/15,000)
95% original blue with a light abrasion on the right breech, a few scattered specks of oxidation, and mild thinning and toning to plum on the frame with silvering along the bottom edges and at the muzzles. The checkered round knob pistolgrip walnut stock and forend are in very good plus condition with a few scattered light handling marks, a handful of flattened points in otherwise robust checkering, and some minor crazing of the
time ejectors, and is sighted with a lone steel bead. The shotgun appears to function well mechanically. An attractive mid 1950s Superposed with plenty of life left in it. (14B12354-44) {C&R} (1000/1500)
Lock introduction and is equipped with the new system. The barrel retains perhaps 80% original blue appearing stronger under ambient light and toning to a smooth deep gray-brown patina under bright light along with some light handling marks. The receiver retains a healthy amount of original bright blue with the more exposed areas and the front receiver ring flaked to a pleasant smooth gray-brown patina, the bolt also with fine
lightly carved numbers at the toe of the stock which are mostly unobtrusive. The rifle includes a more modern “W” marked magazine, the bolt is matching the receiver and the left re of target blocks and sighted with Lyman rear sight and ivory bead front sight. A nice example of these classic 22 sporting rifles. (13C12518-2) {C&R} (1000/1500)
are intact and clear, and the bolt is numbered to the rifle. There is no provision for open sights, but included is a Nightforce one-piece scope mount and 30mm rings awaiting your choice of optics. No magazine is included, but AICS pattern magazine are readily available online. The rifle appears to function well mechanically. (14B12182-29) {MODERN} [Don Kania Collection] (1200/1800)
about 98% arsenal reapplied blue with a few light handling marks, the bolt remaining bright. The Eur asian hardwood stock is in very good plus condition with a thin chip to the rear of the scope mount, a moderate abrasion beside the trigger, and some scattered light handling marks and flaking of the arsenal lacquer finish. Softened stock markings are visible on both sides of the butt, with a faint and now illegible circular stamp on the right. The original barrel markings are a mix of clear and faded, the circled “C” sniper grade marking now quite faint, and the left side of the barrel shank showing a canceled serial number of a previously paired scope. The receiver is import marked by PW Arms, the original serial number stamped again below the importer’s, and the rear sight base and right side of the receiver ring show modern laser etched markings including “MADE IN RUSSIA”. The bolt, magazine floorplate, and buttplate are numbered to the rifle, and the scope mount is arsenal electro-pencil marked with both the scope and rifle serial numbers. The scope is in similarly fine condition as the rifle, showing some scattered light handling marks and only slightly cloudy glass, with external pin-stop for turret and a crisp No. 1 style reticle. A solid Soviet sniper’s rifle for the martial collector. (14B12334-17) {C&R} (1000/1500)
77. FINE STEPHEN GRANT UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE
serial #3929, 500 BPE (3” case), 28” damascus barrels with bright very fine to near excellent bores showing a little scattered mild oxidation and crisp Henry rifling. This is a classic London double rifle utilizing the ubiquitous Jones underlever, the barrels retaining perhaps 60% original plum-brown finish remaining quite rich and strong in the more protected areas and underside, the balance drifting to a smooth pewter gunmetal patina with otherwise fine swirling damascus patterns throughout. The solid rib shows lovely hand-matting and strong Stephen Grant 67A St. James Street London address while the undersides show proper London proof marks and “38” bore marking. The action and locks have mostly toned to an attractive silvery casehardened patina with remnants of smoky and vibrant wisps lurking about the protected areas, the hammer screws are old un-embellished replacements. Both sides of the action and both lockplates are makermarked and are embellished in near full coverage with lovely fine English filigree and banknote scrollwork. This rifle was originally part of a pair and shows a neatly engraved “2” on barrel rib, triggerguard tang and heel of buttplate; the coarsely checkered buttplate also shows cartridge information “120 GRAINS. NO. 6 POWDER”. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and wedge-fastened forend rate very good plus with some scattered light dings, the forend with a thin old 1 1/2” chip along the right tip that is very old and now rather smoothed-over and the stock with an old thin 1 5/8” crack on the left side of the grip that appears to have been stabilized long ago and is only noticeable upon close scrutiny. The stock features a graceful leftside shadowline cheekpiece and exhibits some attractive straight grain figure along the sides. The silver monogram plate along the toeline is neatly engraved with “RH” and the rifle features sling swivel eyes, rebounding hammers with sliding safeties, platinum line express rear sight (flip-up leaves missing) and low-profile platinum bead front. The barrels lock-up solid on-face and the locks seem to function well mechanically, weight is 8 lbs. 14 oz. A fine double rifle from an excellent London maker. (13E12170-4) {ANTIQUE} (4000/5000)
about 95% original blue with spots of light silvering and scattered light handling marks, the receiver toning lightly to plum in areas, and the alloy bottom metal retains similar amount of black finish with light high edge wear and minor abrasions. The pistolgrip walnut stock with target forend is in very good condition
with an about 1” crack behind the receiver, which does not appear to flex, scattered light dings and handling marks, and a vacant hole on the toe line from a sling swivel stud. The action is securely glass bedded into the stock with the barrel free floated, an accessory rail inlaid into the beavertail forend, and a series of hardwood spacers are mounted to the butt, capped with a factory Parker-Hale solid recoil pad providing a 14 3/4” length of pull. The metal markings are intact and clear with an import mark on the left side of the receiver, many of the markings with white grease paint added, and the bolt is numbered to the rifle. The barrel is drilled and tapped for front sight mounting, and a pair of Parker-Hale scope blocks are mounted to the receiver. The rifle appears to function well mechanically. A solid British target rifle, adopted by the Canadians as the M82. (14B12182-3) {MODERN} [Don Kania Collection] (1000/1500)
92-95% original blue with light circumferential wear on the barrel, some scattered light handling marks and specks of oxidation, and the receiver and bolt toning mildly to plum. The pistolgrip target-style walnut stock is in very good plus condition with scattered scuffs and light handling marks, the toe line with a vacant hole likely from a previous sling swivel stud, and a walnut spacer is behind the Parker-Hale branded solid recoil pad, giving a 13 3/4” length of pull. The stock features a fine stippled texturing through the pistolgrip and forend, a full length aluminum accessory rail, and the action appears glass bedded. The receiver is crisply stamped “PARKER-HALE LTD. B
HAM ENGLAND” with the barrel marked with the caliber and “PRECISION SPORTS Inc. CORTLAND N.Y.” on top, the underside showing a “BDL LTD” import mark; the bolt shows the same “(Crown) / BNP” proof as the receiver, and appears otherwise unmarked. The rifle is sighted with a Kahles ZF84 6x42 rifle scope, often paired by Parker-Hale with their rifles, in very good plus condition with scattered light handling marks and clear glass. The scope features a post and crosshair style reticle and a BDC turret calibrated out to 800 meters, and the base is numbered “00245F” to another rifle. The rifle features a knurled thread protector on the barrel and appears to function well mechanically. Included is a flush-fit Parker-Hale marked magazine, the markings partially softened. A solid example of these highly accurate British rifles, marketed to police and military units. (14B12182-37) {MODERN} [Don Kania Collection] (2000/3000)
neatly repaired short cracks on the right side of the
two-position aperture rear sight, button safety, flat bolt, and Type I barrel band. Included is an excellent SL-marked 15-round magazine, an oiler, and an original green canvas sling with some fraying at swivel. This wonderful and desirable matching early Winchester carbine is in excellent condition and will make for a fantastic addition to any U.S. martial collection. (14,34B12496-6) {C&R} (2500/4000)
81. CUSTOM M40A1 USMC BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE BUILT BY DAVE CLARK
serial #234495, 7.62mm NATO, 25” 1:12 twist Schneider heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore. Built by Dave Clark of C&H Precision Weapons, a retired weapons section armorer USMC 2112, the rifle is as close to a correct clone of the issued M40A1 sniper rifle as one can be. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% maker applied black oxide finish with a few scattered light handling marks. The USMC issued McMillian fiberglass pistolgrip stock is in very good plus condition with light handling marks scattered throughout, the fiberglass mesh visible beneath the hand-painted camouflage “smear” finish, and shows filled holes behind the current sling swivels; the basketweave pattern Pachmayr pad shows light age cracking at the toe. The action is neatly glass bedded in the stock, the barrel channel is numbered “1428”, and the bottom metal is from a Winchester Model 70 and marked “-SUPER G RADE-“. The metal markings are intact and clear, the receiver “U.S.” marked above the serial number, the barrel is “RTE-P” marked (Rifle Team Equipment – Proved), and the bolt, and the bolt, floorplate, triggerguard, and recoil boss are numbered to the rifle. The magazine body is neatly welded to the receiver, and the rings show tack welds securing them to the one-piece base. The rifle is sighted with a “USMC SNIPER” marked Unertl 10x rifle scope, serial #1788, with a tan finish revealing the standard black beneath, the glass remaining bright with a crisp MIL reticle. The scope includes a Certificate of Authenticity from the CMP, serialized and matching and noting it as “USMC Unertl Scope”, with the buyer’s name removed. Included with the rifle is a Weapon Records Book numbered to the rifle, with pertinent information within and a total of 63 rounds logged down range; page 51 is signed by Mr. Clark as the builder. An excellent reproduction of these desirable Marine Corps sniper rifles built using many correct and original parts. (14D12433-7) {MODERN} [Don Kania Collection] (7000/9000)
excellent condition with a few handling marks and a small spot of old oxidation, an oiler, and canvas sling. An exceptional Inland carbine for the martial collector. (14B12496-7) {C&R} (2500/4000) 83.
high-wood oval cut walnut stock and 2-rivet handguard are in very good plus condition with a pair of short hairline cracks at t of the recoil plate and triggerguard and the expected scattered light dings and handling marks, largely softened by time. A faint Ordnance
Wheel is just visible on the right side of the butt, “SJ” is clearly marked both in the sling cut and underside of the handguard, and the stock appears otherwise unmarked. The receiver and barrel markings are intact and crisp, the operating slide shows a light Inland “PI”, the hammer is unmarked and appears neatly modified from a Type I to a Type II, and the remaining parts show appropriate Standard Products contractor markings. Standard Products often received parts from other contractors to assist in the completion of carbines. The carbine displays early features including the two-position rear sight, button safety, flat bolt, and Type I barrel band. The carbine appears to function well mechanically, and included is an excellent condition SL-marked 15-round magazine, oiler, and canvas sling. Using about half of the serial numbers assigned to them, Standard Products produced only about 4% of total M1 carbines, resulting in a must-have carbine for the martial collector. (14B12496-8) {C&R} (2000/4000)
serial #3766592, 30 Carbine, 18” IBM Corp barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% mixed original and arsenal Parkerized finish with scattered touches of light wear and some minor handling marks, the fabricated trigger housing showing a touch of verdigris at some of the brazing. The high-wood oval cut walnut stock and 2-rivet handguard are in very good plus condition with an about 1” ling
largely lost to time, a small softened Ordnance Wheel is visible on the right side of the butt, and the underside of the handguard is crisply stamped “JL-B”. The receiver and barrel markings are intact and crisp, the hammer is a WWII replacement by Brunner Ritter, and the remaining parts show appropriate IBM contractor markings. The carbine displays early fea tures including the two-position aperture rear sight, button safety, flat bolt, and Type I barrel band. The carbine appears to well mechanically and included is a “I.I.” marked 15-round magazine in near excellent condition, oiler, and canvas sling. IBM produced less than 6% of all M1 carbines, with this being a wonderful example for the advanced martial collector. (14B12496-9) {C&R} (2000/4000)
included is a “(SP)” marked 15-round magazine in excellent condition, oiler, and canvas sling. A superb M1 carbine from the beginning of Quality Hardware’s production, that would fit well in an advanced martial collection. (14B12496-10) {C&R} (2500/4000)
lightly to brown. The barrel band, sling plate, and saddle ring retain strong original blue with light wear and some specks of older oxidation,
triggerguard. The receiver markings are intact and clear, correctly without “Model” ahead of the “1895”, and the Model 1896 rear sight is properly “C” marked. The front sight features a pinned brass blade, and the carbine appears to function well mechanically. A solid Krag carbine for the martial collector. (14B11730-1253) {ANTIQUE} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1500/2000)
serial #227835, 30-40 Krag, 22” barrel with a good lightly oxidized bore with clear rifling throughout. The receiver, sidewall, and loading gate retain about 75-80% original smoky oil-quenched case-hardened patina with some spots toning to gray and onger under ambient light, with the balance toning to a gray-brown patina with some scattered pinprick pits and specks of old oxidation. The barrel band has toned almost entirely to gunmetal gray while the rear sight and triggerguard retain very good original blue with the balance flaking to brown,
strong. The receiver markings remain crisp, and the Model 1898 carbine rear sight is properly C-marked; the pinned blade front sight is intact. The rifle appears to function well mechanically. A fine late model Krag carbine, featuring an uncommon field modification. (14B11730-1242) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1800/2200)
case-hardened patina with a few light handling marks and drifting to a lighter gray on the high edges. The bolt shows scattered gray freckling, the striker and shroud retaining good case-hardening, and the extractor displays strong remnants of fire blue. The walnut stock is in
ically. A fine example of these often overlooked U.S. military rifles. (14B11730-1386) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1200/1800)
89. U.S. MODEL 1898 KRAG NRA CARBINE BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
serial #427017, 30-40 Krag, 22” arsenal-shortened barrel with a very good bore with light oxidation in the grooves but strong rifling throughout. With the supply of Krag carbines redirected to the Philippine Constabulary, the Ordnance Department instead began altering on-hand Model 1898 rifles into carbine configuration, with the addition of the Model 1903 front sight base and blade, with the announcement made in The American Rifleman by the DCM in August 1928. The receiver retains about 50% oil-quenched case-hardening, the smoky gray patina strongest in the protected areas, with the balance toned to a lighter
Model 1903 front sight base and blade and a Model 1901 rifle rear sight, and appears to function well mechanically. Benecia Arsenal converted just over 11,000 of these rifles, and this is a fine example. (14B11730-1240) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1200/1800)
90. SMITH & WESSON SECOND MODEL 455 HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO LT. E.A.B. WILLMER, ROYAL ENGINEERS
serial #64344, 455 Webley, 6 1/2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This interesting revolver is lightly marked along the bottoms of the grips “2nd Lt.R.E. / E.A.B. WILLMER”. The serial number on the inside of the right panel is difficult to make out though there appears to be an “8” in it, regardless the grips have ob viously been on this revolver for a long time, perhaps they were replaced by
production of rifles, fuzes, metals and nitrocellulose with offices held in the Equitable Building on Broadway in New York City. Before his overseas appointment, Willmer served on the Western Front and was injured early on and deemed unfit for further frontline service. He was sent to America in 1916 as an arms inspector, notably assigned to Remington Arms Co., and was awarded MBE before wars end. It appears he married an American in 1918 and passed away in 1961 at the age of 80 in Australia. The revolver remains in nice condition retaining about 90-92% original blue with just some general high edge wear and scattered handling marks. The hammer, trigger and lanyard ring retain strong case-hardened colors and all markings remain intact and crisp with cylinder chambers unmolested and in their original 455 chambering. This revolver is purely commercial with no British markings and the checkered walnut grips with gold S&W medallions rate near excellent with a few light dings and some rather nice dark grain lines. The action seems to function well mechanically. A nice revolver for the First (1800/2200)
91. EXCELLENT SMITH & WESSON 44 MAGNUM HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER WITH CASE
serial #S178061, 44 Magnum, 6 1/2” pinned barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a few peculiar thin tool marks about 1” back from the muzzle, possibly from a factory error during rifling, but they are small and the rifling is otherwise crisp. This lovely revolver was made in the relatively short time frame of 1956-1958 when pre-Model 29 revolvers were manufactured in the four screw variation before being officially designated with a model number. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue showing just some sparsely scattered very light handling marks and a thin turn line on cylinder. The checkered Goncalo Alves “coke bottle” target grips rate near excellent showing a little mild finish wear, a tiny flake at the bottom back edge of the left panel and a 1/8” shallow chip at the tip of the right panel just behind triggerguard. The numbered parts are matching, the revolver is sighted with the proper adjustable white outline rear sight and red ramp front sight and the action seems to function well mechanically. The revolver includes its factory black case with gold embossed S&W monogram and “44 MAGNUM” on lid. These show some mild tarnishing and verdigris and the case otherwise rates excellent with just a few minor handling marks while the blue lining shows some discoloration along the edges and a small tear around the rear sight area. The case contains a cleaning rod, bronze brush and screwdriver. The included factory letter indicates this revolver shipped as-described on October 1, 1957 to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. of Chicago in a 10-gun shipment. This is a very fine and desirable 44 Magnum for the Smith & Wesson collector. (13D12510-1) {C&R} (4000/6000)
92. BRITISH CONTRACT SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL 455 HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER
serial #2377, 45 Colt, 6 1/2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The chambers of this revolver have been later modified to accept 45 Colt, though it still seems to accept 455 Webley.
moderate old dings overall. The hammer and trigger show nice vibrant casehardened colors and all markings remain strong showing British military inspector stamps and an out-of-service stamp. The checkered walnut grips with gold S&W medallions rate very good with moderate dings and a few shallow chips around the edges. The right panel is properly pencil-numbered to the gun, the other numbered parts are matching and the action seems to function normally. A somewhat salty but good example of a military Triple Lock revolver. (13B11730-710) {C&R} (1000/1500)
93. INTERESTING FRENCH-ASSEMBLED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 13-3 SAMPLE REVOLVER
serial #AFL6588, 357 Magnum, 3” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is one of two revolvers assembled in France by the Raymond Gerand Company of Paris using parts kits sent to them by Smith & Wesson as samples for possible domestic production in France to fill a potential gen darmerie order in the mid1980s as they were getting ready to replace their old MAC 50 pistols. Smith & Wesson felt that having domestic production in France would improve their chances to be awarded a lucrative contract. Smith & Wesson received the two sample revolvers, serial numbers AFL6588 and AFL6589, back from France for assessment in early 1986, one polished bright blue and the other dull matte blue. Smith & Wesson found the workmanship to be very good and upon test firing at 25 yards, this gun produced a 1 1/2” group slightly low and right in the 10 ring. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original blue with a few light handling marks and turn ring along cylinder. The hammer and trigger show fine case-hardened colors and the frame is marked “FABRIQUE / EN FRANCE” along the right side of the frame. The checkered walnut grips with silver S&W medallions rate near excellent with a thin sliver missing along the front checkering border on the left panel. The action seems to function well mechanically and the revolver includes a full dossier of original paperwork regarding its history, factory correspondence with Raymond Gerand and shipping invoices. A fascinating example for the advanced collector. (13B11730-762) {MODERN} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1800/2200)
94. INTERESTING FRENCH-ASSEMBLED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 13-3 SAMPLE REVOLVER
serial #AFL6589, 357 Magnum, 3” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is one of two revolvers assembled in France by the Raymond Gerand Company of Paris using parts kits sent to them by Smith & Wesson as samples for possible domestic production in France to fill a potential gendarmerie order in the mid-1980s as they were getting ready to re place their old MAC 50 pistols. Smith & Wesson felt that having domestic production in France would improve their chances to be awarded a lucrative contract. Smith & Wesson received the two sample revolvers, serial numbers AFL6588 and AFL6589, back from France for assessment in early 1986, one polished bright blue and the other dull matte blue. Smith & Wesson found the workmanship to be very good and upon test firing at 25 yards, this gun produced an impressive dime-sized group on the x ring. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original matte blue with a few light handling marks and very mild operational wear. The hammer and trigger show fine case-hardened colors and the frame is marked “FABRIQUE / EN FRANCE” along the right side of the frame. The checkered walnut oversized grips with silver S&W medallions rate near excellent with a small chip at the forward corner of the left panel and somewhat ill-fitting medallions. The action seems to function well mechanically and the revolver includes scans of the original paperwork regarding its history, factory correspondence with Raymond Gerand and shipping invoices. A very interesting gun for the advanced Smith & Wesson collector. (13B11730-759) {MODERN} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1800/2200)
95. RARE SMITH & WESSON 38/44 HEAVY DUTY LIGHT LUG HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER
serial #S156126, 38 Special, 4” pinned barrel with a bright near ex cellent bore. This is an unusually configured five-screw pre-Model 20 revolver equipped with a 4” Model 10 barrel without ejector rod housing. These were all believed to have been specially ordered by retailer H.H. Harris of Chicago who received 12 of them in an August 1960 order. Despite the Model 20 having been introduced by then these still utilized pre-
frame which was apparently in contact with a corrosive substance leaving a bubbled appearance with light pinprick pitting. The hammer and trigger retain vibrant case-hardened colors, the trigger with some light surface oxidation and all markings remain crisp. The checkered walnut magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate very fine with some light handling marks and a bit of oxidation leaching along the bases. There is a lightly stamped number on the inside of the right but grip fit is very nice overall and the remaining numbered parts are matching. The action seems to function well mechanically. A fine and unusual piece for the advanced Smith & Wesson collector. (3000/5000)
96. RARE SMITH & WESSON FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 25-2 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #N138746, 45 ACP, 6 1/2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This lovely revolver fea tures tasteful factory Class B engraving by Tom Freyburger featuring lovely finely detailed flowing foliate scrollwork and punch-dot background shading. The included factory letter confirms the configuration and indicates it shipped on November 19, 1974, but no destination is
very thin turn line forming. The hammer and trigger show vibrant case-hardened colors through out and the checkered walnut target grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent showing one tiny hairline crack forming at the top corner of the right panel and a few other handling marks that are very minor. The revolver is sighted with factory adjustable square notch blade rear sight and a plain Patridge blade front. The action seems to function well mechanically. This is an excellent and very handsome revolver with a seldom seen lighter grade of embellishment. (13C11730-736) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (3000/5000)
SUPER 9 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH EXTRA BARRELS
ing a few light handling marks most noticeable along the right side of frame and slide but they are relatively minor. The small parts retain all of their matte blue and all markings are crisp. The black checkered Xenoy grip rates excellent with a few light handling marks. The spare barrels also rate excellent and
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serial #WCP0018, 9mm, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel surfaces rate excellent and are mostly matte accented by nicely polished sides along the frame and slide. The small parts retain almost all of their matte blue with a little high edge wear along the slide release and all markings are crisp showing the Performance Center logo along the right side of the frame and a riband along the forward left side of the slide bearing “1998 / 10 Years of Championship
the pistol is sighted with Novak white dot rear sight and white dot front. A Performance Center aluminum case is also included. An inter esting and elusive variant. (13B11730-1055) { Collection] (1000/1500)
99. INTERESTING SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL 455 HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER IN 45 COLT
serial #12714, 45 Colt, 6 1/2” barrel with a bright near excellent bore. This is a rather peculiar Triple Lock revolver which was neatly converted to 45 Colt, the frame and cylinder retaining about 85% original blue showing some scattered light handling marks and most of the loss along the frame which shows areas flaking to smooth gray-brown patina. The barrel retains about 50% blue with moderate flaking to smooth gray and plum-brown patina and the hammer and trigger show nice case-hardened colors. The checkered walnut grips without medallions rate very fine to near excellent showing some light dings and lovely fit with the right panel properly pencil-numbered matching. The other serialized parts are matching, the front sight is a pinned Lyman blade with ivory bead and the action seems to function well mechanically. The inclu
shipped on October 5, 1916 to the Merrick Anderson Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba with 6 1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut grips and Paine target front sight but no caliber listed. Roy Jinks notes in his letter he examined this revolver and felt it was factory-converted to 45 Colt utilizing an on-hand 455 cylinder, confirming the chambering with factory gauges and measuring the height of the front sight to be a perfect match for 45 Colt. He also notes it was no doubt built rather a bit earlier than its shipping date. There are, however, some inconsistencies we have noted that certainly warrant mention: there are areas that show very neatly touched-up blue finish on base of frame, left side of barrel, cylinder face and chambers. The touched-up area along the left side of the barrel is concealing the removed cartridge marking which appears to have been very professionally filled-in. The serial number stamps otherwise appear to be factory font in every respect. Whatever this revolver’s history it is certainly an interesting example. (13B11730(2000/3000)
100. EXTREMELY RARE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 340PD AIRCREWMAN REVOLVER BUILT FOR FEDERAL FLIGHT DECK OFFICER PROGRAM CONSIDERATION
serial #SCA4055, 32 H&R Magnum, 1 7/8” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very interesting and unique revolver made for evaluation by the FBI, TSA and FLETC circa 2003 for consideration in the Federal Flight Deck Officer program. This program, still in effect, was initiated after 9/11 to allow properly trained and selected commercial airline pilots to carry a firearm while per- forming their duties on the flight deck.
metal surfaces rate excellent retaining about 98% original black finish showing a few light handling marks, the titanium cylinder is the typical medium gray color showing some light handling marks and evidence of firing and the trigger is a deep matte blue-plum color. All markings remain crisp and the black pebble texture rubber grips are excellent. Peter DeRose acquired this revolver in 2004 from Paul Cunningham, Smith & Wesson Academy Director and Director of Law Enforcement Sales during the inception of the Federal Flight Deck Officer program, who obtained them after program consideration ceased. Heckler & Koch was awarded a contract in 2003 to supply the FFDO program with USP Compact pistols in 40 S&W. This is a fascinating revolver suitable for the most advanced Smith & Wesson or modern police firearms collection. We sold its Model 242 companion from the same FFDO program in our March 2025 sale as Lot 349, its Model 296 companion in our November 2025 sale as Lot 445 and its Model 386PD companion in our March 2026 sale as Lot 342. This is the smallest and last revolver from this program in Peter’s collection! (13B11730-818) {MODERN} (3000/5000)
101. ENGRAVED SHARPS MODEL 1A PEPPERBOX
serial #1020, 22 RF, 2 1/2” four-barrel cluster with partially bright good bores showing some light pitting and oxidation with strong rifling throughout. This attractive pistol shows period London proof marks and lovely engraving featuring wide shell and crosshatching motifs along
streaks of original bright blue in the protected areas. This example bears the early straight line markings along the bottom edges of the barrels. The frame retains perhaps 70% original silver finish showing some scattered light dings and the silver taking on a pleasant tarnish with the balance a nice ocher patina. The hammer and trigger are a smoky gray case-hardened patina while the back spring and hammer nose show nice fire blue toning to straw. The black floral pattern gutta percha grips are very fine with some tiny flakes and dings mostly along the bottom edges. The action seems to function well mechanically with properly rotating hammer nose. A fine and early engraved Sharps 1A. (13B12214-50) {ANTIQUE} [Richard Littlefield Collection] (2000/2500)
ATTRACTIVE SHARPS MODEL 2A PEPPERBOX
serial #814, 30 RF, 3” four-barrel cluster with partially bright very good bores showing areas of light oxidation and pitting with generally strong rifling throughout. The barrels retain about 90% original rich bright blue showing some edge wear and light flaking to a pleasant gray-brown patina under bright light. The frame retains a similar amount of silver finish taking on nish with high edge wear and backstrap toning to a smooth ocher brass. The frame markings are crisp, the hammer shows some remnants of smoky case-hardening and the back spring retains brilliant fire blue. The checkered black gutta-percha grips are excellent with just a few tiny handling marks and very fine fit. The action seems to function norm fine and early 2A. (13B12214-42) {ANTIQUE} [Richard Littlefield Collection]
103. JAMES REID “MY FRIEND”
serial #6775, 22 RF, 1 1/2” seven-shot cylinder with very good lightly oxidized bores. This attractive example has a gold-washed frame rather than the more typically seen silver or nickel retaining per haps 40-50% bright gold with the balance flaked to a rich ocher brass blending in nicely. The iron parts are mostly a mild gunmetal gray patina showing some remnants of minor pinprick pitting. The frame is factory embellished with wide flowing foliate scrollwork, light starburst motifs and a checkered shield down the back strap. The left side of the topstrap shows the familiar “MY F patent date. The cylinder and base pin are matching the frame and the action seems to function well me chanically. A fine example of these interesting knuckleduster guns for the antique arms collector. (13B124656) {ANTIQUE}
104. SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 REVOLVER WITH LONG BARREL
serial #33913, 44 S&W Russian, 8” barrel with a bight excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 85% original bright blue showing scattered high edge wear, light handling marks and areas flaking and toning to a deep gray-brown patina under bright light. There are a few pinprick pits at
hardened patina. The screw heads show some light slot wear and the simplified barrel address, S&W monogram on right side of frame and cartridge designation along the left side of barrel remain strong. The checkered walnut grips without medallions rate very fine to near excellent showing some light dings along the left panel. The grips are un-numbered but fit well, the remaining serialized parts are matching and the revolver is fitted with factory target sights, the front sight bead bent over to the left slightly. Bar rel-to-frame fit is solid and the action with non-rebounding hammer seems to function well mechanically. A nice example with scarce long barrel. (13B11730-315) {ANTIQUE} [Peter DeRose Collection]
serial #12805, 44 S&W Russian, 7” barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing some scattered light oxidation and pinprick pitting with strong rifling. The metal surfaces retain about 85% original nickel finish with some scat tered flaking along the high edges, light handling marks and a little scat tered pinprick pitting mostly along the left side of the barrel. The hammer and triggerguard retain generous wisps of vibrant case-hardened colors drifting to smoky gray, the latch shows good dark gray oil-quenched case-hard ening and the trigger retains flashes of straw color. The two-line barrel address
and rate very fine with some light scuffs and the fit of the right panel shy at the top and proud at base. The stock is mismatched numbered “12215” along the lower hardware tang also showing proper broad arrow stamp, and the attachment hardware retains about 92% original nickel finish. The walnut stock proper rates very good plus with somewhat worn finish and a few small synthetic filler repairs. The checkered hard rubber buttplate with S&W monogram
The front sight blade has been regulated slightly, barrel-toframe fit exhibits a hint of minor play and the action with rebounding hammer seems to function well mechanically. (13C11730-345) {ANTIQUE} [Peter DeRose Collection] (3000/5000)
REVOLVER
serial #33814, 450 CF, 6 1/2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 85% original bright blue with general flaking to a pleasant deep gray-brown patina under bright light, light handling marks and a few dings scattered along the sides of the barrel and rib. Some of the screw heads show light slot wear, the hammer and triggerguard retain a healthy amount
a cartridge designation and despite the primary market for this cartridge being the UK, there are no British proof marks. The black checkered hard rubber grips rate very fine with some light dings and toning to a deep brown, the left panel retaining a strong patent date along its bottom edge and the inside of the right panel properly scratch-numbered matching. The remaining serialized parts are matching and the revolver is fitted with factory target sights including adjustable u-notch blade rear and plain bead front. The front sight is slightly bent to the left and the right edge of the rear sight is also slightly bent. Barr is solid and the action with non-rebounding hammer seems to function well mechanically. The included factory letter indicates t revolver shipped on November 4, 1904 as a special order to “Arkell & D”, no address or other particular features of the gun lis nice revolver in a desirable chambering. (13B11730-336) {ANTIQUE}
[Peter
107. COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
serial #354725, 38-40, 5 1/2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The bar rel and ejector rod housing of this 1932-made revolver retain about 85% original blue showing some light high edge wear and mild toning to gray-brown patina while the cylinder retains perhaps 70%
ant smooth gray patina and retaining about 50% original blue. The frame retains about 85% nice case-hardened colors drifting to an attractive smoky gray case-hardened patina, the sides of the trigger show flashes of fire blue, the polished sides of the hammer are mostly bright and its top and back surfaces show strong blue. All markings remain intact and strong and the black checkered hard rubber grips rate near excellent with a few scattered small dings and well defined Rampant Colts. The interiors have had their scratched numbers removed but their fit is otherwise excellent. The inside right sides of the gripstraps are stamp-numbered matching the frame and the action is crisp and seems to function well mechanically. This 38-40 Colt has seen some honest use and remains an attractive example from the interwar period. (13B12465(2000/3000)
108. EARLY REMINGTON-BEALS ARMY MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER
serial #40, .44 cal, 7 7/8” octagon barrel with a mod erately oxidized bore showing generally strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this early revolver show an old cleaning and polishing with generous thin ning reapplied blue along the barrel and loading lever while the frame and cylinder are more of a mottled gray patina. The hammer shows strong reapplied blue and the triggerguard has about 98% tarnished silver. There are remnants of smoothed-over light pit ting that is mostly minor throughout, two areas on the forward sides of the frame with some pitting that was not completely rectified. The cylinder is from a later gun that had safety notches but were then filled in and polished
cleaned. The barrel otherwise retains
otherwise retain good fit. The underside of the barrel and inside of the triggerguard are matching the frame and the proper silver cone front sight with thin dovetail is intact. The action is crisp and seems to function well mechanically. South Carolina purchased around 1000 Remington-Beals revolvers early in their production around 1860. This is a good representative example of an early Beals Army Model. (13C12465-15) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)
109. ATTRACTIVE REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER
serial #77712, .44 cal, 8” octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing crisp rifling. The barrel and loading lever retain perhaps 40% original blue showing some light handling marks and overall
flaked like the barrel. The hammer is a nice smoky case-hardened patina, the trig gerguard a rich ocher and the trigger and base pin retain generous flashes of brilliant fire blue. All markings remain crisp and clear and the principal components show military sub-inspector stamps throughout. The smooth
110. SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 OLD MODEL ARMY REVOLVER INSCRIBED LT. J.B. WETHERILL, MEMPHIS MILITIA
serial #19222, 32 RF, 6” octagon barrel with a partially bright very good bore showing some scattered patches of old oxidation and light pitting with strong rifling throughout. This is an interesting revolver, neatly inscribed down the backstrap “Presented to / Leieut. [sic] J.B. Wetherill, By Co. E, 2nd Regt. E.M.D.M.” The Enrolled Militia, Defense of Memphis was a local home guard force raised in October 1863 for the defense of Tennessee and disbanded in 1865. We were not able to locate Lt. Wetherill on a specific roster though we did find
the use of a function hall in Memphis. The letter is addressed to Major General S.A. Hurlbut who was headquartered in the city. The inscription on the revolver shows honest light wear and its style appears correct for the time period. The metal surfaces show an antique period nickel finish, perhaps applied by a retailer at the time in preparation for the pres entation, however it could just as well be factory as all of the Smith & Wesson markings remain crisp. The arm retains about 85% nickel with some flaking to mild gray-brown patina around the breech area, gripstraps and other high
just some scattered light dings. The right panel is properly stamp-numbered matching the frame and the other numbered parts are matching by assembly number. Barrel-to-frame fit is very good and the action generally seems to function well mechanically, the hammer requiring a bit of extra force to cock but with otherwise very good timing and lock-up. An interesting example for the Civil War collector. (13C12465-7) {ANTIQUE} (2500/4000)
There is some more moderate pitting on the top of the breechblock from honest firing during the period. The lockplate and frame markings are correct and crisp, and while light, “NEW MODEL 1859” is fully legible on the top of the breech. The walnut forend rates perhaps very good with a flexing 3 1/2” crack in the left wood line at the receiver, and a longer, partially repaired crack in the underside running between the barrel band and receiver. The buttstock rates about very good plus as perhaps lightly cleaned with a couple cracks around the upper tang, smoothed over wear around the left side of the wrist making the base of the sling bar proud of the wood, and some other minor handling marks. There are two softened boxed inspection cartouches on the left side of the wrist. The patchbox contains what appears to be an original brass primer tube containing several pellet primers. The original sights are intact, the barrel is numbered to the frame, the components of the priming system appear intact, and the action is strong and crisp. (13B12431-59) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)
FINE U.S. MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE BY
serial #470365, 45-70, 32 5/8” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this lovely rifle retains about 95% original blue showing some scattered light handling marks and most of the loss nearer the muzzle from bayonet mounting. The action and lockplate retain about 97% fine dark gray oil-quenched case-hardening with some flaking to gray-brown along the plate while the breechblock and tang retain essentially all of their vibrant case-hardened colors. The barrel bands and triggerguard retain about 95% plus original bright blue and the buttplate retains generous oilquenched case-hardening. The smooth walnut stock rates near excellent retaining essentially all of its original oil finish and showing just some scattered light dings and handling marks showing fine raised grain throughout. The stock retains fine markings with crisp circled “P” firing proof behind triggerguard tang and boxed “SWP / 1889” cartouche on left. All proper hardware is intact and the lock is crisp and seems to function well mechanically. An excellent trapdoor rifle for the U.S. martial collector. (13C11998-44) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)
113. NICE UNTOUCHED U.S. MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION MUSKET BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY WITH BAYONET
an even dark brown patina with scattered old oxidation and light to perhaps moderate pitting in areas. The muzzle area bears a smoother appearance where the bayonet has been affixed for decades and the breech and lockplate markings are quite faded with partial date visible at rear of plate and upper tang which appears to be “1845”. The smooth walnut stock is fine with a similarly darkened appearance showing scattered old abrasions, a few shallow chips and small drying cracks here and there with otherwise nice raised grain and fine fit. There is a pair of softened cartouches on the left flat, a carved “X” on the underside of the forend, the initials “J.M.G.” along the right side ahead of the lockplate and there are remnants of an old period note stickered along the right side of the buttstock. The paper is quite flaked and darkened retaining only some subtle hints of the original message; if only this could have been deciphered! A proper trumpet-shaped ramrod is present, the US-marked socket bayonet is in the exact same condition as the arm and the lock is crisp and seems to function well mechanically. No doubt this arm saw service in the Civil War and perhaps made its way home with a soldier to be set against the wall for decades. Guns with this appearance are increasingly rare to find as so many have been cleaned, refinished or otherwise spruced-up in the intervening years. (13C12561-4) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
114. WEBLEY & SCOTT 455 MARK I SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #98481, 455 Webley Auto, 5” barrel with a bright very fine bore showing some light frosting or oxidation in the grooves and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this commercial pistol retain perhaps 75% original bright blue with scattered high edge wear and light handling marks, the blue appearing stronger under ambient light. Most of the loss is due to areas of light flaking to smooth gray-brown patina along the barrel and slide with most of the loss along the gripstraps toning to gray. The hammer and ex tractor remain bright and all markings are crisp and clear. The right grip panel is a more modern black plastic reproduction of an original, which so frequently break, this one with quite nice fit to the frame. The left panel is an original hard rubber panel rating very good plus with some light dings and handling marks. The lanyard ring is intact, the barrel and slide are matching the frame and the action seems to function well mechan ically. One older reproduction magazine in excellent condition with robust follower spring and good fit in the frame is included. The pistol also includes a printout of a Webley record search and image of the original factory ledgers indicating it was sold on November 14,
pears to be unmarked beyond “HAND SEWN” stamped on the belt loop. The holster rates good showing some slightly tender areas, light crackling and some lost stitching at the tip and along the side seam of the body. No doubt this pistol was sold on to a British officer for service in the First World War. A nice example of these interesting and desirable Webley automatic pistols. (13C12524-1) {C&R} (1800/2200)
its length and the more protected areas around the breech retaining some good original brown finish. The lockplate retains generous silvery case-hardened patina throughout with a little mild surface oxidation and some wisps of smoky colors. The lockplate and breech markings remain strong and the brass fittings are a lovely untouched rich ocher patina, the left edge of the buttplate with one heavy dent and the band springs retaining some nice fire blue. The smooth walnut stock rates very good plus retaining most of its original oil finish and show ing some scattered light dings and abrasions, more noticeable down the length of the forend, and a few small drying cracks. Strangely there is what appears to be an old wooden crossbolt repair in
.69 cal, 44 3/4” barrel with a moderately oxidized bore. This attractive Harpers Ferry pattern musket shows a lot of character and remains in the original flint and appears to be almost all original, the frizzen spring screw being a more modern replacement and the cock is obviously a period replacement as it shows quite a bit of use commensurate with the other parts and is of earlier swan neck style. The metal surfaces are a mix of pewter gunmetal and deep gray-brown patina showing some scattered old surface oxidation and some light pitting around breech and lockplate components. The breech retains a strong “(Eagle Head) / CT” contract proof mark and the lockplate a somewhat softened Federal Eagle over “US” and “CANTON” in center with stronger “FRENCH / 1809” at rear. Lockplate fit to the barrel and stock inlet remains near excellent and the smooth walnut stock rates very fine to perhaps near excellent for its age exhibiting
dings and a few drying cracks against the buttplate. The wood shows nice raised grain throughout and the left flat retains a very fine “V / CW” inspector cartouche. The inside of the lockplate and a number of the lock parts show assembly number “34” while the lock screws, front barrel band and rear barrel band show either a “6” or “9”, depending on the orien tation. An original US-marked iron ramrod is present along with the proper sling swivels and the lock is robust and seems to function well mechanically. An original socket bayonet with similar patina is included which shows a small fleur-de-lis-style inspector stamp on the flat of blade. This is a handsome example for the antique US arms collector, one of about 4000 made by Thomas French, Adam Kinsley and R.E. Blake of Canton, MA. (13C12144-6) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)
of the muzzle a bit pressed in making the bore rather ovoid in shape at the muzzle. This interesting musket remains in the original flint and has something of a com bination of 1795 and 1816 features. The barrel band retainer springs and sling swivels are of the earlier style while the stock is otherwise very much like the 1816 with its considerably low comb line. The brass pan is not angled, the frizzen spring is pointed and the lockplate does have beveled edges with the back a bit more rounded than an arsenal example. The plate is marked only with a prominent “US” in the center and the barrel shank shows “P / (Eagle head) / V” proofs. The metal surfaces are a fine deep plum patina retaining what appears to be strong original brown finish with a little old surface oxidation
brown untouched patina. The stock rates fine with some older added oil finish and scattered handling marks, there is a small chip at the toe and cracks along the left edge of the forend, through the sideplate on left flat and around th lockplate with a slightly flexing v-shaped crack between the plate and upper tang. A button-tipped ramrod is present, the internal lock screw heads and the pan show “VII” assembly mark and the lock screws have mismatched assembly marks. The stock appears to be devoid of inspector stamps and the heel of the buttplate shows a very faded but discernible “S”. The lock seems to function well mechanically. An interesting musket with strong condition. (13D12389-7) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)
GERMAN P.08 LUGER 42-CODED PISTOL BY MAUSER
serial #7307m, 9mm, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 42-coded and 1940-dated pistol retain about 95% original blue, the left side frame flat lightly cleaned with an older neatly applied cold blue, with some scattered wear on high edges and contact points, a few light handling marks and spots of pinprick pitting, and the receiver toning mildly to plum. The small parts retain near full hot salt blue with just a touch of mild staining on the trigger, and the sear spring and toggle pins show strong fire blue. The checkered walnut grips are in very good condition with some scattered broken points of checkering and some light wear, and both panels are un numbered but marked with small “(Eagle) / 655” waffenamts. The metal markings remain intact and clear with proper “(Eagle) / 655” waffenamts and eagle firing proofs on the receiver and barrel, and the serialized parts are matching the pistol including the grooved firing pin; the breech was originally numbered “05” before being overstruck with a “7”, but it appears to only be a factory error. The pistol retains the standard open sights and appears to function well mechanically. Included is an fxo-coded blued-body bakelite base magazine, marked with a pair of “(Eagle) / 37” waffenamts, and shows some light operational wear. (14B11728-1443) {C&R} (1200/1800)
GERMAN P.08 LUGER S/42 CODED PISTOL BY MAUSER
serial #4568p, 9mm, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1939-dated and S/42 coded pistol retain about 70% original blue with light wear on high edges and contact points, more moderate wear on the gripstraps and rear of the receiver, and the receiver is thinning and toning lightly to plum under light.
The small parts retain strong hot salt blue with light wear on the trigger face and the ejector toned to the typical plum. The checkered walnut grips are in very good condition with scattered handling marks and flattened points of checkering, and both panels are numbered “86”, a likely factory error. The metal markings are intact and clear with softened “(Eagle) / 63” waffenamts and droop wing eagle firing proof on the receiver, the same on the barrel remaining crisp, and the numbered parts are matching the gun including the grooved firing pin. The pistol retains the standard open sights, appears to function well mechanically, and including is a blued-bodied aluminum base magazine in about very good condition with overall light wear, numbered “774q” with a “(eagle) / 63” waffenamt at the heel. S/42 coded Lugers were only made for a few months in 1939, before the 42-code was adopted. (14B11728-1537) {C&R} (1200/1800)
GERMAN P.08 LUGER BYFCODED PISTOL BY MAUSER
serial #7449l, 9mm, 4” barrel with a bright very good bore with some intermittent light oxidation but strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 42dated and byf-coded pistol retain about 95% original blue with some light wear on high edges and contact points and a few scattered handling marks. The small parts retain near full hot salt blue with the ejector thinned and toned to plum, and the toggle pins retaining some very good fire blue. The checkered walnut grips are in very good condition with general softening of the checkering, a few light handling marks, and an older added finish; both panels are unmarked and the right grip screw shows some mild slot wear developing. The metal markings remain clear with “(eagle) / 135” waffenamt and eagle firing proofs on the receiver and barrel, and the numbered parts are matching the pistol including the grooved firing pin. The pistol retains the standard open sights, appears to function well mechanically, and included is a blued-bodied aluminum base fxo-coded magazine showing scattered minor wear, numbered “2302s”. A solid mid-WWII example for the Luger collector. (14B11728-1059) {C&R} (1200/1800)
121. GERMAN P.08 LUGER PISTOL BY DWM WITH UNIT MARKING
with some fine oxidation but strong rifling through out. The metal surfaces of this 1914-dated pistol retain about 80% original blue with light wear on the high edges and contact points and some fine hints of brown speckling. The small parts retain strong straw color with some light toning to silver at edge and some light spotted finish loss on the trigger, and the sear spring displays lovely fire blue. The checkered walnut grips are in very good condition with some light wear and scattered flattened points, the grip screws toned to gunmetal gray, and the left panel is numbered “34” with a crown proof on the right. The metal markings are intact and crisp with the DWM monogram on the toggle, Imperial German proofs and eagle firing proofs, and all the numbered parts are matching to the pistol including the un-grooved firing pin. The front strap is boldly unit marked “22.R.R.M.G.39.”, likely making it the 39th weapon of the Machinegun Company of the 22nd Reserve Infantry Regiment. The pistol retains the standard open sights and the long sear, appears to function well mechanically, and included is a bright-bodied wood base magazine, the base showing significant edge wear on the right knob and the body with general light oxidation staining, and the base is restamped “34”. A well-preserved WWI Luger, the unit with which is served seeing combat in meatgrinders like the Somme and Passchendaele. (14C11728-606) {C&R} (1500/2000)
serial #36103, 30 Luger, 4 3/4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 92% original blue with light wear on high edges and contact points, light wear and thinning on the gripstraps, and a few scattered light handling marks. The small parts retain
spring displays some lovely fire blue. The checkered walnut grips are in very good plus condition with some light wear and handling marks, and neither panel appears numbered. The metal markings are intact and clear with the Federal Eagle over the
below the serial number, no proof marks are evident, and the numbered parts are matching the pistol with the un-grooved firing pin unnumbered. The pistol retains the standard open sights, appears to function well mechanically, and in cluded is a bright-bodied wood base magazine showing light wear and fine flaking along the body, and the base is unmarked. A fine example for the Luger collector. (14B11728-607) {C&R} (1500/2000)
The black-finished pistolgrip stock is in very good plus condition with some scattered light scuffs and handling marks, the pistolgrip and forend with effective texturing, and features a rubberized adjustable cheekpiece and the action securely glass bedded. The gas cylinder is
Weaver-style bases and rings. Also included is a 20-round magazine, and the rifle appears to function well mechanically. A nicely accurized rifle that seems to promise performance on the range. (14B12315-52) {MODERN} (1800/2200)
tains the standard open sights and appears to function well mechanically. In cluded is a single 20-round magazine. (14B12397-23) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
serial #096499, 308 Win, 22” H&R barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% e in excellent condition with only a few mild han-
mounted to the side of the receiver, providing a Weaver-style rail. The rifle appears to function well mechanically. Included are a pair of magazines, one 20-round and one likely 5-round. (14B12476-8) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
metal surfaces of this July 1945-vintage sniper rifle retain about 98% mixed original and arsenal reapplied gray-green Parkerized finish with a few light handling marks and specks of oxidation. The walnut stock and handguard are in very good plus condition as lightly cleaned with some scattered light dings and handling marks, a few dabs of older added finish here and there, and a faint “P” is just barely visible behind the triggerguard; the stock is otherwise unmarked. The receiver and barrel markings are intact and clear, the parts show Springfield Armory drawing numbers of WWIIvintage including the relief cut operating rod, and the scope base is crisply numbered to the rifle. The rifle retains the standard open sights with T105 rear sight drums, a stamped triggerguard, two slot gas cylinder screw, and appears to function well mechanically. No scope or rings are included and have been unfortunately lost to the years, but replacements (both original and reproduction) are available. A search of Springfield Research Services database confirms this rifle as an M1C, appearing to have been sold in 1994. Though developed for use in the Second World War, it would not be until Korea that most would see use. (14B11730-1355) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (2000/4000)
and gas cylinder show a darker tone. The walnut stock and handguard are in very good plus condition with a few scattered light dings and handling marks, one more notable impact mark at the front of the forward handguard, and is marked with a clear 1/2” Defense Acceptancepiece is in excellent condition and is a more
crosshair reticle. An M2 flash hider by Hart Mfg. Co is mounted to the rifle, with typical semi-loose fit, the standard open sights with T105 rear sight drums are intact, and the rifle features a stamped triggerguard and a 2-slot gas cylinder screw. The rifle appears to function well mechanically. Included is a canvas carry case for the M84 scope, marked “CASE CARRYING / M65”, a canvas sling, and a scan of a Certificate of Authenticity from the CMP. A solid example of these desirable M1 sniper rifles. (14B12520-4) {C&R} (2500/4000)
to a pleasant goldenrod patina with a
serial #889480, 30 W.C.F., 26” nickel steel round barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine retain about 92% original blue with areas thinning and toning to gray and some scattered light dings and handling
of this age, the softened remnants of a more moderate abrasion on the left side of the butt, and the generous remnants of an ol added finish. The metal markings are intact and crisp, some of the receiver screws showing light slot wear, and the tang screw with more moderate wear. The rifle is sighted with a blade front sight and a flattop sporting-style rear sight, and the action appears to function well mechanically. A solid 1919-made Winchester rifle. (14B11728-1274) {C&R}
(1000/1500)
BENELLI SUPER SPORT SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN
serial #X058008N19, 20 ga (3”), 28” ventilated rib Crio-choked ported Criobarrel with a bright excellent bore. The ckel finished receiver is in excellent condition, embellished only with the addition of red anodized charging handle and bolt release. The carbon fiber pistolgrip stock and forend are in excellent condition and feature cast-in texturing, a magazine view port in the underside of the forend, and a sling swivel on the toe line. A red and
retain about 96% original blue with a spot toned to gray 6” from the breech on the left and some scattered fine handling marks and freckling. The frame retains about 85% original blue with underside toning to a silver-gray patina with some fine oxidation staining, the triggerguard with more toning to a silver-gray patina. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock is in excellent condition with a few light handling marks, and features a left side palm swell, adjustable comb, some lovely grain figure centered around the toe, and is cast on and fit with a KICK-EEZ solid recoil pad proving an about 13 5/8” length of pull. The forend with subtle schnabel tip is in very good plus condition with finish wear on the underside and some minor handling marks. The rib extension is loose and separating in multiple spots, and no sighting bead is present. The shotgun locks up tight with the lever coming to rest right of center and features a single selective mechanical trigger, slightly out-of-time but robust ejectors, a pinned safety, and appears to function well mechanically. Included is the factory Blaser black hardcase and four Briley chokes (two IC, Skeet, and LM). A well-built German shotgun for the left-handed shotgun enthusiast. (14B12530-11) {MODERN} (4000/6000)
ITHACA-PERAZZI TM1 SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN
serial #4378, 12 ga (2 3/4”), 34” ventilated rib barrel choked full with a few specks of oxidation near the chamber me, scattered light oxidation along the ventilated rib, and a few light scuffs and handling marks; the barrel and frame have toned to plum. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo-style stock and beavertail forend are in very good plus condition with some scattered light dings and handling marks, light finish wear, and a lightly repaired chip behind the upper tang that appears stable. The stock features a pair of Velcro strips along
shotgun appears to function well mechanically. A solid example of these fine Italian trap guns, known for their readily factory removable trigger assembly. (14B12293-85) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
good condition with some speckling on the left and bottom along with a light scuff. The capped pistolgrip walnut stock and beavertail
fiber optic front and small brass bead midrib. The shotgun appears to function well mechanically. A quality trap gun likely to perform well at the range. (14B12293-56) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
serial #902803, 45 ACP, 5” High Standard barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely mid-war (1943) gun remains in excellent condition and it retains about 97% original Parkerized finish show ing minor handling wear. The fully checkered synthetic Keyes Fibre grips feature reinforcing rings around the escutcheons, reinforcing bars on the back, and remain in excellent condition. The small parts are correct for the period of manufacture, Colonel Atwood’s inspection stamp and the other mark ings remain crisp. The coarse checkering on the outer rows of the arched mainspring housing are not fully formed and is likely original as the finish matches the remainder of the surfaces. Included is a single Risdon Tool & Machine marked seven-round magazine with welded floorplate. An excellent Ithaca that has not seen much use in the last eighty-three years. (8B11728-1527) {C&R} (2000/3000)
serial #1084956, 45 ACP, 5” High Standard barrel with an ox idized and pitted bore showing strong rifling throughout. This lovely mid-war (1943) gun remains in fine condition. It retains about 90% original dull gray Du-Lite finish over sand-blasted surface, most of the loss is on the straps which are toning to brown in addition to scattered stains from oxidation and edge
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back, and remain in excellent condition. The small parts are correct for the period of manufacture, Lt. Colonel Downie’s inspection stamp and the other markings remain crisp, and this later model has proof marks on the slide and frame. Included is a single Scoville Mfg. Co. marked seven-round mag azine with welded floorplate. A very good example of these scarce and desirable variant of the venerable Model 1911A1. (8B11728-460) {C&R} (5000/7000)
ITHACA WITH ROCK ISLAND ARMORY REWORK MARKS
serial #120964, 45 ACP, 5” High Standard barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely mid-war (1943) gun remains in excellent condition. It retains about 95% arsenal Parkerized finish showing minor handling wear. The fully checkered synthetic Keyes Fibre grips feature reinforcing rings around the escut-
cheons, reinforcing bars on the back, and remain in near excellent condition with a few lightly worn or damaged diamond points. The small parts are correct for the period of manufacture, Colonel Atwood’s inspection stamp and the other markings remain crisp, the Ordnance Wheel double-struck with the second striking over the finish. The right side of the frame is marked “RIA” in addition to an Ordnance bomb and Frank Krack’s inspection mark. Included is a single Risdon Tool & Machine marked seven-round magazine with welded floorplate. An excellent Ithaca that does not appear to have seen much upgrading at the arsenal other than a general inspection. (8B11728-976) {C&R}
case-hardening in protected areas and some spots of light pitting, the sidewall and loading gate retaining a stronger mottled smoky oil quenched case-hardened patina. The walnut stock is in very good condition as perhaps very lightly cleaned and with a lightly added finish, with a short crack at the rear of the receiver, a pair of short cracks in the base of the handguard with easily another hairline crack at the nose, and a few scattered softened old abrasions and handling marks. The stock is marked with a softened boxed “JSA / 1896” inspector cartouche, the faint remnants of a circled “P”
at the muzzle and a few light handling marks, the barrel bands and triggerguard showing more wear but still showing strong orig blue, and the receiver, sidewall, and loading gate retain about 98% excellent original smoky oil-quenched case-hardened patina. The bolt body remains bright with a few light freckles, the shroud and cocking piece with excellent smoky case-hardened patina, and the extractor displays vibrant fire blue. The walnut stock and handguard are in excellent condition with a few light dings and handling marks, less than expected from a military service rifle, displaying some nice raised grain and a crisp boxed “JSA / 1898” inspector’s cartouche and a circled serif “P” behind the triggerguard. The metal markings remain crisp. The rifle is sighted with the standard blade front sight and Model 1902 rear sight with sliding aperture intact, and the rifle appears to function well mechanically. A superb example of the 1898 Krag rifle. (14B12318-1) {ANTIQUE}
serial #14640, 38 ACP, 6” barrel with an excellent bore. This 1903-manufactured pistol retains about 94% factory quality re stored blue with a small area on the right front of the slide toned to brown, scattered freckling on the slide, and light thinning. The checkered hard rubber factory grips feature a Rampant Colt in a circle, COLT in a banner and they remain in excellent condition. This gun has a halfmoon front sight, drift adjustable round top rear sight, and it appears to function mechanically. It has the correct slide address and patent dates, round spur hammer, lanyard loop, early split slide lock tab, and checkering for cocking on front of the slide. Included is a factory eight-round magazine with “PAT’D SEPT. 9 1884” on the floorplate. A beautifully restored Military Model. (8B12342-689) {C&R} (1500/2000)
140. COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH FACTORY SHOULDER STOCK CUT
serial #1234, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with a very good bore showing light pitting and oxidation in the grooves with strong rifling throughout. This second year Colt shows honest use over the years and retains about 75% original bright blue appearing stronger under ambient light showing some scattered light dings and flaking to gray-brown patina, most of the loss due to some areas along the slide with some older touched-up cold blue that have
a shoulder stock, it has the rounded hammer, and appears to func tion mechanically. It also features a half-moon front sight, drift ad justable round top rear sight, and it has the correct patent date and address on the slide. This gun should never be fired as there is an approximately 3/16” long crack extending out from the right side of the slide wedge cutout. Included is a single unmarked seven-round factory magazine showing moderate wear. The production of the Model 1905 was short with only 440 cut for the shoulder stock (The Model 1905 Automatic Pistol by John Potocki). (8D12342-688) {C&R} (4000/6000)
141. FINE COLT NEW SERVICE TARGET REVOLVER
serial #323860, 44 Russian / S&W Special, 7 1/2” barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely 1925-manufactured revolver shows light use and remains in very good plus condition. It retains about 90% original blue showing
on one cylinder flute, in addition to handling marks, and edge wear. The checkered target trigger and spur of the service hammer retain full blue while the bright sides of the hammer remain in excellent condition. The right side of the trigger shows signs of past trigger shoe use. The un-numbered diamond checkered fleur-de-lis factory target grips feature silver Rampant Colt medallions and they rate excellent. This gun features an elevation adjustable bead front sight, windage adjustable U-notch rear sight, factory checkered straps, and it appears to function mechanically with a crisp action. Markings on the gun remain crisp, the caliber marking fine New Service Target. (8B12342-634) {C&R} (3000/5000)
142. TALO DISTRIBUTORS COLT “THE PEACEMAKER” DELUXE LIMITED EDITION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
edition revolver celebrates Colt’s legendary Single Action Army revolver which was often referred to as the “The Peacemaker”. It is adorned with gold plated screws on the frame, a gold floral designed band flanked by double gold bands around the rear portion of the cylinder, and the right side of the is marked “THE PEACE gold letters. It retains about 99% plus Colt Royal blue while the frame has beautiful swirls of case-hardened colors. The grips are factory checkered synthetic stocks featuring a Rampant Colt, Federal Eagle, they are numbered to the gun, and remain in superb condition. This gun has standard Single Action Army features, all appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun, it has the later removable base pin bushi and it appears to function mechanically. Included is a factory two-piece box, shipping sleeve that is correctly end labeled an numbered to the gun, manual, and paperwork. A tastefully adorned commemorative in superb condition for your collection. (8B11728-1426) {MODERN} (2500/4000)
SCARCE & UNUSUAL COLT SECOND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY WYATT EARP COMMEMORATIVE REVOLVER
serial #483WYE, 45 Colt, 12” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver is unusual as it has many of the features of the 500 manufactured and released in 1970 honoring the famous Tombstone Marshal. They were listed as 16 1/8”
tion Army by 1/8”) with the ability to mount a wire shoulder stock and ladder rear sight. This gun has those features including the Lawman Series / Wyatt Earp markings on the right side of the barrel but the more conventional 12” barrel of the Buntline Specials. Research did not find anything at this time to enlighten us but it should be a fun pursuit for a dedicated collector. This gun retains about 97-98% original blue with edge and handling wear while the frame retains robust case-hardened colors. While the trigger and hammer spur retain full blue and the sides of the hammer remain bright, none of the appointments are nickel plated like the longer barreled counterparts. The handling marks while the left rates good, it is missing a small chip on the toe and has light to moderate dents and a scuff. This gun features the later style half-moon front sight, the rear sight is a folding ladder style, it has the oversized hammer screw for mounting a shoulder stock, and all appropriate parts are numbered to the gun. The right side of the barrel is marked “LAWMAN SERIES-WYATT EARP” and like its longer counterpart has the patent date on the right side of the frame. A nice mystery for the dedicated collector. (8C12342-616) {C&R} (2000/3000)
144. FINE COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
1980-made Third Generation remains as-new retaining about 99% plus original nickel. The replacement grips are a beautiful set of Midwest Handcrafts stag stocks featuring gold Rampant Colt med allions that remain in excellent condition showing strong bark on each panel. This gun has standard Single Action Army features, the cylinder is numbered to the gun, it has the earlier fixed base pin bushing, and it appears to function mechanically. Included is a factory woodgrain box with Styrofoam insert that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, manual, and paperwork. A beautiful Third Generation with lovely grips. (8B12342-629) {MODERN} (2000/3000)
145. COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
with an excellent bore. This beautiful 2008-made revolver remains in asnew condition retaining about 99% plus original blue while the frame has beautiful swirls of case-hardened colors. The grips are factory checkered synthetic stocks fea turing a Rampant Colt, Federal Eagle, they are numbered to the gun and remain in wonderful condition. This gun has standard Single Action Army features, the cylinder is numbered to the gun, it has the later removable base pin bushing, and it appears to function mechanically. Included is a factory two-piece box with shipping sleeve that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, cable lock with a pair of keys, manual, and paperwork. An excell addition for your collection. (8B12342-613) {MODERN} (1800/2800)
and remains virtually as-new. The stainless steel surfaces rate excellent while the stainless steel grooved target trigger and target hammer rate excellent. This gun features a checkered rubber factory finger grooved combat style grip with silver Rampant Colt medallions and it remains in excellent condition. This gun features a serrated red ramp front sight, white outline Colt Accro adjustable rear sight, factory Leupold M8-2X Extended eye relief scope with duplex reticle and clear optics, and it appears to function well mechanically. This fine gun includes a factory aluminum hard case with locking hardware, a second set of grips provided by the factory, walnut handled Kleen-bore cleaning rod, bore brush, slotted jag, Allen wrench, manual, and paperwork. The spare grips are Colt checkered walnut target stocks with gold Rampant Colt medallions and remain in excellent condition. A fantastic find for the collector and it would do well in its originally intended purpose as a hunter. (8B12290-31) {MODERN} (2500/4000)
146. LOVELY COLT CUSTOM SHOP ANACONDA HUNTER MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
147. COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #E49943, 357 Magnum, 4” full lug ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This fine 1972-made revolver remains in excellent
the barrel lug and other handling marks. The grips are unmarked aftermarket combat style replacements with finger grooves and remain in about good plus condition showing a scuff on the left panel and several dings around the edges of the butt. This gun features a serrated ramp front sight, black blade Colt Accro adjustable rear sight, and it appears to function mechanically. Included is the original factory woodgrain box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun and paperwork. (8B11728-599) {C&R} (1800/2800)
RARE AND EXCELLENT FACTORY SAMPLE COLT PYTHON FLORIDA GAME & FISH COMMISSION COMMEMORATIVE
serial #V73533, 357 Magnum, 6” full lug ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore. This lovely revolver remains as-new-in-box. One hundred of these beautiful 1983-manufacture guns were authorized for production but only 26 were actually produced, additionally this is factory documented as their sample and display gun making this an extremely rare Python. It retains about 99% plus original bright nickel finish. The sideplate has the great seal of
banner marked “FLORIDA GAME & FISH COMMISSION”, the right side of the barrel has an unfurled banner marked “ONE OF ONE HUNDRED” with the caliber markings and address flanking it. The smooth rosewood factory grips feature silver Colt Custom Shop medallions and remain in near excellent condition showing minor wear around the medallions from storage. It features a serrated ramp front sight, black blade Colt Accro adjustable rear sight, and it appears to function well mechanically. Included is the original Colt Custom Shop woodgrain box with Styrofoam insert, manual, and paperwork. A factory letter indicates this was shipped as de scribed on October 16, 2008, to Greg Martin Auctions 660 Third St., San Francisco, California. It further states this gun was the display and sample gun kept by the factory. A beautiful and rare Python for the ad vanced collector. (8B12290-19) {MODERN} (4000/6000)
149. RARE & EXCELLENT COLT PYTHON ROYAL COLTGUARD REVOLVER
serial #V58907, 357 Magnum, 8” full lug ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore. This beautiful 1981-manufactured revolver remains as-new-in-box. It retains about 99% plus original Royal Coltguard finish (a.k.a. electroless nickel or satin nickel). The checkered factory Pachmayr
sight, and it appears to function well mechanically. Included is the original factory woodgrain box with Styrofoam insert that is correctly end labeled (marked “E Nick” on label) and numbered to the gun, manual, and paperwork. A lovely gun in a seldom seen configuration. (8B12290-52) {MOD(4000/6000)
serial #25631, 22 LR, 5 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore.
The metal surfaces retain about 92% original black anodized finish showing high edge wear and handling marks throughout, the top rear edge of the frame showing a small semi-circular chip just ahead of the hammer. The bolt remains mostly bright showing only light operational wear; the trigger also remains bright and shows some moderate dings on the right side. The checkered brown synthetic grip panels rate near excellent showing light handling marks and good fit with each showing a small chip at the heel. The stamped leaf rear sight and fixed blade front remain intact, all markings remain crisp, and the gun appears to function well mechanically; a single 10-round factory magazine is included. A very good example of these scarce and desirable pistols which have enjoyed con siderable interest and appreciation over the last decade. (26B12485-15) {C&R} (100
151. COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #1651, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore with light frost ing and strong rifling. The slide and gripstraps have toned to a graybrown patina with the flanks of the frame retaining stronger blue, showing high edge silvering throughout with some fire blue remaining on the trigger and extractor; there are light dings and handling marks throughout, most notably toolmarks around the take down pins. The diamond-checkered walnut grip panels rate very good plus, the left panel showing a very small and stable crack formed above the escutcheon with lightly softened checkering and good fit throughout. The pistol retains its original open sights, the rear clinging to some original blue, and all markings including the Rampant Colt and triangled “VP” proof remain crisp.
post front and the rear dovetail is vacant. It shows the expected Italian proofs and there is a small Navy Arms marking on the leftside barrel. It remains in fine overall condition and appears to function well mechanically. (26B12492-92) {MODERN} (1800/2200)
SHILOH SHARPS MFG. CO. MODEL 1874 FALLING BLOCK RIFLE
serial #B3338, 45-90, 30” heavy octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle remains in excellent condition, the barrel retaining 99% rust blue showing only perhaps a tiny rack or handling mark with the remaining steel components showing
an adjustable
SHARPS MODEL 1859 PERCUSSION
serial #SH35192, .45 cal, 32” heavy octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 98% brown finish showing mild high edge wear and very fine scattered oxidation staining scarcely visible in ambient light. The
on the left flat of the action and a light scratch on the buttplate. The checkered walnut stocks remain very good plus showing a few light dings with the main apology being a longer impressed streak on the right of the buttstock. The rifle is sighted with a flip-up tangent-adjustable semi-buckhorn rear and German silver Rocky Mountain front and is drilled and tapped from the factory to accept a tang sight. All markings remain crisp and the gun appears to function well mechanically with the double set triggers functioning as they should. (26B12431-61) {ANTIQUE} (1500/200
TURNBULL-ENHANCED U.S.R.A WINCHESTER MODEL 1894
serial #CN07686, 30 WCF, 26” half-round half-octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine retain 98% plus original blue showing only a light handling mark or two, and the other blued components rate similarly with a hint of wear on the loading gate. The re-
off and the original blade front remains intact. The barrel is marked “1894-1994” as is the gripcap and it otherwise displays standard markings which remain crisp. The gun appears to function well mechanically. This rifle has been beautifully customized and is sure to please any Winchester collector. (26B12492-75) {MODERN} (1800/2200)
were choked skeet. The barrels retain 99% plus original blue and the stainless steel frame and triggerguard rate excellent; the trigger guard is neatly engraved “-1 of 51-”. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip stock and forend remain excellent showing handsome grain figure with the original red recoil pad showing very mild discoloration typical of its age. The barrels are sighted with a brass bead, the ejectors are robust, and the action appears to function well mechanically with the stainless steel lever resting right of center. Included is a letter from Ruger’s former V.P. of Marketing, J.T. Ruger, which lists
time; also included are the original owner’s manual and business reply card. These scarce pre-production examples were available only to employees and friends of the company, and its excellent condition and provenance make it a must-have for the advanced Ruger collector. (26C12511-1) {MODERN} (2000/4000)
splinter forend both rate near excellent with a few scat tered light handling marks, and length-of-pull is 14 1/4" to the checkered butt. The shotgun features extractors, an automatic safety, and is sighted with a lone steel bead. All markings remain crisp and the gun appears to function well mechanically, locking tight and on-face with the lever resting a hair right of center. A handsome and maneuverable smallbore double. (26B12459-4) {
logo both show attractive grain figure and
Optima-B factory chokes, manual and paperwork, choke wrench, sling swivels, additional shim, and oil bottle. A very nice and light weight shotgun suited to a wide variety of sporting uses. (26B12164-2) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
about 90% original blue showing light high edge and operational wear, a few scattered small areas of pinprick pitting, and the muzzle taking on a mild brown patina. The checkered left-handed pistolgrip walnut stock with horn tip and dual crossbolts is in fabulous condition showing just a few scattered light handling marks. The bolt body shows an electro-penciled number
matted ramp base and the Lyman receiver sight base has its stem removed. The rifle features stud style sling attachment points and the action appears to function well mechanically. An attractive and elegant 1903 sporting rifle. (33C12198-65) {C&R} [Autumn Gunworks] (3000/5000)
ANSCHUTZ SUPER MATCH
serial #252617, 22 LR, 27 1/4” free floated target barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this desirable single shot completion rifle retain 98% of their original blue finish with perhaps a light handling mark or two. The walnut thumb
hole target stock with ventilated forend rates near excellent with scattered light handling marks and features an adjustable hook buttplate, ad justable comb, handstop rail with palm stop, and stip pling along the pistolgrip and forend. The barrel is fitted with target blocks, and the receiver and muzzle are dovetailed for sight mounting; no sights present. The action appears to function well mechanically and this is a fine example needing only your choice of optics. (10B12135-5) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
SCARCE & EXCELLENT CASCADE ARMS LYNX
serial #V011, 6mm PPC, 24” fluted Douglas barrel with a bright excellent bore. The action and bottom metal retain 98% plus original blue showing only negligible high edge silvering on the mounting blocks while the handsomely jeweled bolt remains bright and the stainless steel barrel remains in excellent condition with only a few light handling marks. The checkered capped pistolgrip claro walnut stock shows handsome tiger-stripe figuring
a pair of unknown scope bases in the factory drilled and tapped holes and there are no other sight provisions present. The gun equipped with a two-position thumb safety and it appears to function well mechanically. Cascade Arms was founded by former Kimber of Oregon Production Manager Butch Weyand, who was able to source many original components from Kimber and used them in the production of his high-quality and exceptionally accurate rifles, with overall production numbers being unknown but undoubtedly quite small. An excellent and handsome rifle for the astute shooter or collector. (26B12516-9) {MODERN} (3000/5000)
99% original matte blue showing only a light handling mark or two and the bolt handle toning to plum. The bolt face shows attra jeweling and the polymer stock is finished
for their high build quality and very light weight. The original Ultra Light has since been acquired by Wilson Combat, making these 1990’s examples especially sought after. (26B12509-2) {MODERN} (1800/2200)
good plus condition with some scattered light dings and scratches with some thinning of the varnish along the belly. The rifle bears the typical Winchester firing proof below the “C/GS” custom shop proof. A Schmidt & Bender Klassik 1.5-6x42 riflescope along with rings and mounts is included. The glass remains clear, a truly unique and handsome rifle. (33B12343-4) {MODERN} (2000/3000)
jeweled bolt is properly numbered to the gun and remains bright, and is marked “KLG” on the underside. The receiver and floorplate show attractive foliate scroll engraving with the “WINCHESTER” logo cast neatly on the left side and surrounded by scroll. The checkered walnut pis-
stemming from a collaboration with Olin-Winchester in 1962 to introduce more inexpensively-made Japanese Winchester rifles to markets abroad. This example shows a 1981 “IB” German date code on the barrel and German eagle proof on the receiver, the right-side is marked “MADE IN JAPAN”, and the barrel shows Winchester markings with “MODEL 777 / 308 WIN” at the breech. An estimated 1,000 units were produced and were never available for domestic sale, with only a scant three or four examples being officially imported into the United States, making this an exciting find for the dedicated Winchester collector. (26B12492-55) {MODERN} (1800/2200)
CALIFORNIA PERCUSSION HALFSTOCK TARGET RIFLE WITH
.42 cal, 29 1/2” octagon barrel which appears to have been slightly shortened and with a bright near excellent to a pleasant plum-brown patina with some sparse pinprick pitting and scattered small tool marks. The top flat shows a small boxed “JPE” stamp and the top of the breech plug is neatly engraved “A. KOPPIKUS”. The breech plug is a pewter gunmetal patina showing an old cleaning and the lockplate and other iron fittings are partially bright showing remnants of attractive silvery case-hardened patina. The rather spartan lock is also neatly maker marked “A. KOPPIKUS / SACRAMENTO” and the iron fittings consist of the nosecap with rather long lobe, barrel wedge escutcheons, fancy triggerguard, small pendulum patchbox, cres cent buttplate with toeplate and trefoil lock screw escutcheon. The wal nut stock is rather interesting as it has what appears to be a period gutta percha wrist inlay/veneer, whether this is an original applique by Koppikus or something to effect a repair is perhaps debatable, it does show some honest cracking and light flaking along either side of the wrist. The stock is otherwise in fine condition with some small chips along the forend edges, repaired crack behind the right wedge escutcheon and other old dings. The sides of the buttstock exhibit some nice grain figure and there is a long shadowline cheekpiece on the left side which is inlaid with a silver plaque inscribed “ H.S. MUZZY”. Perhaps this was a relative of the gunmaker Nathan Mills Muzzy? The arm has a few small re placement parts showing a hex head screw set into the trigger plate finial behind another hole where a palm rest could be mounted, the front ramrod thimble is a reattached later replacement and the target globe front sight with fine bead on post is a somewhat rudimentary but serviceable component. The rear sight dovetail is blanked and there is a fine qualit adjustable wide disc tang sight included, its mounting screws will require a little adjustment as it currently sits a bit loose double set trigger and fine straight firing trigger seems to function well mechanically. A steel-tipped rosewood ramrod is included as well. An interesting rifle from this quality California maker. (13B12178-41) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)
pitting and oxidation staining. The barrel shows fine gold inlaid maker’s name “H. VULPIUS A BAYREUTH” with steel marking also in gold at rear accented by a double band inlay and with a small boxed “JPE” stamp. The breech plug, tang and finely made lockplate are a silvery gunmetal patina showing some remnants of lightly cleaned oxidation staining and are embellished in full coverage with lovely Germanic foliate scrollwork and bordering. There are some additional finely tarnished silver inlays of a chamois on upper tang and boar on lockplate while the hammer shows a wonderful dolphin head and the lockplate is marked by W. Buechner of Zella. Stock fittings include a nice floral lock screw escut cheon, horn schnabel tip, steel schuetzen buttplate, large Germanic sling screw, German silver oval wedge escutcheons and fancy German silver triggerguard. The smooth walnut stock rates very fine showing a small synthetic filler repair at the toe and a couple of thin drying cracks near top edge of lockplate. The stock exhibits some nice grain figure and retains good edges, the left-side with typical Ger manic cheekpiece. A slightly short brass-tipped rosewood ramrod is present showing a repaired break and the rear sight dovetail has been blanked though the original rear leaf sight assembly is included. The
168. SHILOH RIFLE MFG. CO. SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE
bore showing a little bit of fine oxidation staining and crisp rifling throughout. This is a quite early Shiloh Sharps show ing Farmingdale, NY address. The barrel retains about 70% original thinning blue with areas toning to gray-brown patina, some light staining and handling marks. The action retains about 85% nice original case-hardened colors that are drifting somewhat to a smoky gray patina and the barrel shows “R. HOCH” stamp above the cartridge designation. The stock is fitted with some rather folky inlaid silver plates including a small accent plate behind the lockplate, a larger plate along the left side of the toe with some light floral embellishments, and a patchbox along the right side displaying a rather rudimentary but endearing eagle. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend with fancy pewter nosecap rate very good plus as refinished showing some scattered light dings and handling marks. The left side of the stock features a fancy shallow fluted cheekpiece and the figure is rather plain through the butt though the forend exhibits some areas of attractive figure. There is a hole with filler screw atop the barrel where the rear sight was removed and a simple dovetailed standing square-notch sight installed, and the rifle is also sighted with a folding tang sight with Redfield selectable aperture disc and a modified blade front sight. The action with double set triggers seems to function well mechanically. A very good early Shiloh which has acquired some patina and a slightly aged appearance through the years. (13B12431-65) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
169. FINELY RESTORED U.S. MODEL
1911A1 1941-
PRODUCTION SEMI-AUTO PISTOL BY COLT
serial #736564, 45 ACP, 5” Springfield Armory “SP”-marked barrel with a partially bright very fine bore showing evident frosting and strong rifling throughout. This is a rather low production year, 1941-made pistol in-
marks, and repaired the area along the left-side slide rail above the slide lock cutout. The grooved arched mainspring housing, stamped trigger and recoil spring plug are replacements. The metal surfaces retain about 98% excellent quality re stored blue with just a hint of subtle operational wear. The fully checkered walnut grips rate near excellent showing a few lightly chipped points and minor handling marks. One refinished magazine is included and the action seems to function well mechanically. The pistol also includes a certificate from Ford’s and a Colt factory letter that indicates it originally shipped on July 31, 1941 to Springfield Armory in a 2300-gun shipment. A
serial #720267, 30-06, 24” 7-42 dated Springfield Armory barrel with an about good oxidized bore still showing clear h light wear on high edges and contact points, areas of light toning to brown most notable on the floorplate and ferrules, and thinning on the gas cylinder and lock. The walnut stock and handguards are in very good plus condition with a tight crack at the corner of the rear sling swivel, a shallow flake at the rear of the handguard, and the expected light dings and handling marks scattered throughout with one more moderate at the toe. The stock is marked with
a light boxed “S.A. /
E.Mc.F.” inspector’s cartouche beside an Ordnance Wheel and a partial circled “P” immediately behind the triggerguard. The receiver and barrel markings remain crisp and the parts show Springfield Armory drawing numbers consistent with its vintage, including the unrelieved operating rod. The rifle retains the standard open sights with “lock bar” rear sight drums and the front sight screw still sea a milled triggerguard, and a single slot gas cylinder screw. A fine early WWII M1 rifle, remaining unchanged from its issue co (14B12468-2) {C&R} (1500/2000)
serial #419588, 45 ACP, 5” later Colt replacement barrel with a mostly bright very fine bore showing evident frosting and strong rifling throughout. Originally made in 1918, this attractive pistol has been restored by Ford’s Custom Plating & Services of Crystal River, Florida who also neatly refreshed the external markings
frame does bear an “AA” rework mark. The metal surfaces retain about 99% restored “Black Army”-style blue and the fine quality replacement double diamond checkered walnut grips are excellent. The action seems to function well mechanically and an original two-tone magazine in fine condition is included along with a nice modern burl veneer display case in excellent condition with fitted red velvet interior, a key and a World War One Victory Medal with clasps for St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector. The pistol also includes a certificate from Ford’s and a Colt factory letter that indicates it originally on August 23, 1918 to the Bush Terminal in Brooklyn for the US Government in a 5000-gun shipment. A very finely restored 1911 p 24) {C&R} (2000/3000)
finish with light wear on high edges and contact points, areas toned to brown, and the expected thinning and toning to gray on the gas cylinder and lock. The pistolgrip walnut stock and hand
open sights with “lock bar” rear sight drums, a milled triggerguard, and a single slot gas cylinder screw. A well preserved M1 rifle still in its issued configuration. (14B12468-4) {C&R} (1500/2000)
serial #3935360, 30 Carbine, -
lent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 96% original gray-green Parkerized finish with light wear on high edges and contact points and some light oxidation staining on the barrel band, and the bolt retains strong blue with operational wear. The low-wood oval-cut walnut stock is in near excellent condition as lightly cleaned with a tiny chip beside the recoil plate and a few scattered softened light handling marks, the 2-rivet handguard in excellent condition with a couple light dings and showing a darker overall tone. The stock is marked with a small clear Ordnance Wheel on the right features and parts. (14B12463-6) {C&R} (1500/2000)
arsenal reapplied Parkerized finish with light wear, areas toning to brown, and some light handling handguards are in very good condition as lightly cleaned with some scattered light dings and handling marks, and is marked with a softened boxed “SA / -
side the pistolgrip. The receiver and barrel markings are intact and clear, the left side of the receiver showing a rudimentary scratch-marked Century Arms Inc import mark, the hammer, unrelieved operating rod, and bolt show appropriate vintage Springfield Armory drawing numbers, and the trigger housing is of a somewhat later mid-WWII vintage. The rifle retains the standard open sights with “lock bar” rear sight drums, a milled triggerguard, and a single slot gas cylinder screw. A solid M1 rifle built before the United States’ entrance into World War II. (14B12468-1) {C&R} (1200/1800)
silvery case-hardened patina and the top of the action retains slightly softened but legible Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. address and patent date. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend rate about very good with significant darkening from the years, scattered old moderate abrasions and thin drying cracks. The sling swivels have been lost to the years and interestingly the rear sight has been replaced with an Austrian Lorenze rifle-musket rear sight assembly that bears a consistent patina with the rest of the arm, the brass front sight blade insert also with some period modifications. The barrel is matching the action, the rear barrel band spring is cracked and the action otherwise seems to function normally. A very good Civil War era Spencer rifle. (13C12234-38) {ANTIQUE} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (1500/2000)
serial #64314, about .54 cal, 22” six groove barrel with mostly bright very good bore showing some light pinprick pitting and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces have toned to an antique gray-brown patina overall with some smoky whisps on the frame and lever, some sparce pinprick pitting, and perhaps some light oxidation on the bottom of the lever. The serial number remains clear, but the frame and barrel markings have softened considerably with time. The smooth walnut stock and forend rate about
and only some sparce light handing marks. There is an easily missed 1/2” tight drying crack at the toe of the stock and a couple of shallow chips near the upper tang that are unobtrusive overall. The original folding rear sight is intact and the pinned front sight has either been reshaped or replaced. The action appears to function well mechanically. A fine example of this Civil War era carbine. (40B12432-28) [N.R.A. Firearms For Freedom] (1500/2000)
177.
FINE CIVIL WAR ROPE SNARE DRUM BY A. RODGERS
This 1860’s circa oak body drum measuring 14 1/4”x16 1/2” overall is not numbered. The drum features an emblazoned eagle with shield and riband that reads “REG / U.S. / Infantry” over a blue field on an oak shell. The colors remain vibrant with the brass tack décor toned to a pleasing honey brown. The hoops are painted colonial red showing some light wear and spots of flaking. The top skin remains intact and is slightly discolored and the bottom is dry and brittle showing overall discoloration and remains mostly intact with loss to tearing and insect damage. The tension ropes are modern replacements and have been “aged” well, and the leather ears appear to be period correct. This is a fine example of these desirable drums worthy of any collection. Included are two correspondence taped to the bottom skin one indicating the replacement of tensioning ropes and the other regarding an inquiry of A. Rodgers by a previous owner. (10D12140-2) (4000/6000)
lent bore showing a few small areas of light oxidation and strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this wartime pistol are mostly a deep gray patina showing some remnants of reapplied blue, silvering along the high edges and scattered dings. The bolt remains mostly bright and the hammer and fire control group are a deep smoky gray while the other small parts are also a deep gray. The markings remain strong showing “(Crown) / (Crown) / U” proofs and Imperial acceptance stamp along the right breech flat. The grooved walnut grips are stampnumbered to the gun and rate very fine showing some lightly chipped grooves and dings, the nines having been re painted at some point. The remaining serialized parts are matching and the sear spring is rather weak which occasionally causes the trigger to not reset properly but it generally seems to function normally. A very good Red Nine for the German martial collector. (13B12235-37) {C&R} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (1200/1800)
179. MAUSER C96 REWORKED 1920 LUGER SIGHT SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #309100, 30 Mauser, 4” barrel with a bright near excellent bore. This pistol bears essentially all of the features associated with the Nazi era navy rework guns but does not appear to be stamped with any definitive naval property marks. It bears the distinctive Luger-style front sight, a faded “1920” along left receiver flat and imperial acceptance stamp on right flat. The rear sight leaf spring is broken so the sight is not retained properly, it is provided removed from the gun but is also of the correct style with reworked pinhole along its side. The metal surfaces retain about 90% period refurbished bright blue showing some silvering along the high edges, some sparse freckling and light tool marks scattered about. The bolt remains mostly bright and the hammer and fire control group show smooth gray case-hardening. The hardwood grips show rem nants of finer grooves and was apparently updated to the wider 1930 rib styling, they are stamp-numbered “408” and rate very fine showing a few light abrasions and dings. The bolt stop is numbered “306”, the other numbered parts appear to be matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. (13B12235-39) {C&R} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (1200/1800)
180. CUSTOM MAUSER C96 20-SHOT SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
a partially bright very good bore showing light oxidation and strong rifling. This is a very nicely executed custom-made 20-shot broomhandle pistol retaining about 95% excellent quality re stored rust blue showing some mild high edge wear and some scattered pinprick pits beneath the finish. The bolt is toning to pewter gunmetal patina, the hammer and fire control group are a smooth gray case-hardened patina and the other small parts show flaking generous fire blue. The original markings remain mostly strong showing “(Crown) / (Crown) / U” commercial proofs and some of the parts have been renumbered to match. The grooved walnut grips rate very good plus with some dings and darkening from the years, both bearing a slightly softened “MSG” stamp along the bottom. The action seems to function normally. An interesting example that won’t break the bank like an original would. (13C1226325) {C&R} [Doug Beasley Estate Collection] (3500/5000)
/ U” commercial proofs. The grooved walnut grips are stampnumbered matching the frame and rate excellent showing a few light dings. The serialized parts are matching and the action seems to function normally. The pistol includes an original walnut holster-stock which has been renumbered along the tang to match the pistol but otherwise rates excellent showing a few light dings and han dling marks. The
serial #545428, 30 Mauser, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this attractive postwar Banner Bolo retain about 90-92% original blue with some scattered high edge wear, some light oxidation speckling and toning to gray-brown patina under bright light. There are a few light dings along the front of the frame, the bolt remains bright and the hammer and fire control group show the familiar medium gray
blue and the stock body retains a fine Mauser banner stamp. Stock fit to the pistol exhibits light play. A fine Bolo pistol for the Mauser collector. (13C12263-39) {C&R} [Doug Beasley Estate Collection] (3000/5000)
serial #981015, 32 ACP, 3 7/8” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This pistol bears proper se rial number stamped exter nally along the right side of the slide and retains about 85% original bright blue with moderate high edge wear, scattered handling marks and thin ning along gripstraps. The extractor and 60-de gree safety retain generous flashes of fire blue and all markings are crisp showing commercial “(Crown) / N” proofs. The original checkered black synthetic grips with Walther banners rate about very good plus with some scuffs and dings along the edges and the right panel with some evident warping approaching the upper half. The pistol includes one original magazine which is not numbered along the spine, a reproduction magazine and an original Akah brown leather flap holster in very good condition showing some light crackling, flaking and stitching on the bottom coming undone. A desirable example for the martial collector. (13B12235-20) {C&R} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (2000/3000)
PISTOL
serial #981335, 32 ACP, 3 7/8” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This attractive pistol bears the proper serial number stamped along the right side of the frame and also includes its original second magazine with black finger extension stamped “2 / 981335” along the spine. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original bright blue with silvering along the high edges, light handling marks and gripstraps thinning somewhat to smooth gray patina. The extractor and 60-degree safety retain generous flashes of fire blue and all markings are crisp and clear showing “(Crown) / N” commercial proofs. The original black checkered synthetic grips with Walther banners rate very fine with some light dings and very slight warping along the edges. The action seems to function well mechanically. A fine example for the martial collector. (13B11728-631) {C&R} (2000/3000)
184.
MAGAZINES
serial #9419g, 9mm, 5” barrel with a bright excellent
ing proper eagle firing proofs and “(Eagle) / 359” Waffenamts more extensively stamped on all major components as is normally seen on this variant. The grooved dark brown phenolic resin grips rate excellent showing a couple minor handling marks. The serialized parts are matching including both magazines.
One of the magazines shows more wear with some scattered light to moderate pitting in some areas. The pistol also includes an original black leather holster showing “cxb / 42” code and remains in fine condition showing light scuffing and edge wear. The inside lid shows a GI’s name “S/SGT. CROWDUS”. A very nice early war Walther rig. (13C12235-34) {C&R} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (2000/2500)
185. EXCELLENT WALTHER P38 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH BOX & PAPERWORK
serial #22463E, 9mm, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1966 proof-dated pre-Interarms-marked pistol retain about 98% original matte blue and black anodized finishes showing a little subtle high edge wear and a few sparse handling marks. All markings are crisp and clear showing “(Eagle) / N” commercial proof marks and a small “MADE IN GERMANY” stamp on right side of frame. The black checkered plastic grips rate near excellent showing a few light handling marks and a couple flattened points on the right panel. The pistol has a full complement of original accessories including its original box properly end-labeled and numbered to the gun showing some light flaking and dings along the edges and corners, cleaning rod, two original magazines, black leather flap holster in near excellent condition, manuals, pamphlets, factory 25M test target, Interarmco price lists and all of the original invoicing and correspondence between the original purchaser of the pistol and Interarmco from late 1966-early 1967. A fine pistol still retaining every piece of paper originally associated with it. (13B12452-1) {C&R}
serial #1945, 9mm, 5” barrel with a bright ex
ing excellent with a few light handling marks. All markings remain crisp and clear showing proper eagle firing proofs and “(Eagle) / 359” Waffenamts and all parts are matching. The pistol also includes two original magazines (one jvd-coded and the other “(Eagle) / 88”), and the black leather holster with “cxb / 42” code that rates very fine showing some light crackling and edge wear. The back surface is lightly scratched with the initials “LS” and the inside of the lid shows some penciled scribblings including another of the same “LS”, the pistol’s serial number “1945” twice and the name of an unteroffizier that is difficult to decipher. An excellent mid-war pistol. (13B12386-5) {C&R} (1200/1800)
187. ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON 38 M&P HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER
serial #C209373, 38 Special, 2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver is rather boldly non-factory engraved in near full coverage with wide flowing foliate scrollwork, punch-dot background shading and a crosshatched punch-dot motif within a wide foliate motif on the right side. The metal surfaces retain about 98% period bright nickel finish showing some scattered light han dling marks and the hammer and trigger retain vibrant case-hardened colors. The original factory markings are crisp and clear and the revolver wears a nice set of smooth rosewood grips with silver S&W medallions that rate very fine showing some scattered light dings and handling marks with excellent fit. The grips are un-numbered, the other numbered parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. A ver revolver extensively engraved no doubt during the period of use. (13B11730-1091) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (150
188. SCARCE SMITH & WESSON SV-PREFIX 38 M&P HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX
serial #SV809435, 38 Special, 4” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very nice example of a blued finish SV revolver, made for commercial sale just after the Second World War, partially utilizing leftover Victory Model components. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original blue showing some light high edge wear and a thin 1/2” scratch on the right side of the frame below the “MADE IN U.S.A.” stamp. The hammer and trigger retain fine case-hardened colors, the lanyard ring hole on the butt is plugged by the factory and the caliber marking was applied a bit light but the other markings are crisp. The checkered walnut magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate near excellent with a few light handling marks and the right panel is properly stamp-numbered matching. The other numbered parts are also matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. The revolver also includes its original 1920 patent maroon-covered box that is in near excellent condition showing just a few handling marks or some subtle edge wear. The correct end label is intact, the base is grease pencil-numbered matching the gun and the box contains the original “Helpful Hints” pamphlet and price tag with OPA price of $45.50. An excellent and rarely seen ensemble for the Smith & Wesson collector. (13B11730-561) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1800/2200)
189. MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL PISTOL WITH MATCHING HOLSTER- STOCK
serial #137797, 30 Mauser, 5 1/2” barrel with a bright bore showing a slight bulge just ahead of the chamber and otherwise crisp rifling throughout. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original blue showing some mild high edge wear and light handling marks with grip straps thinning to gray. There is a subtle impression along the outside of the barrel from the aforementioned ring and this area shows some touched-
bered to the gun and rate very fine showing some scattered light dings and handling marks. The serialized parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. The included original walnut holster-stock is properly stamp-numbered matching the pistol along the attachment hardware tang and rates very good plus, the
back form the toe. Stock fit exhibits some play on the frame. A nice example with strong original finish. (13C12103-9) {C&R} (2000/2500)
190. SCARCE SMITH & WESSON PRE-WAR 22/32 KIT GUN REVOLVER
This is a scarce Kit Gun in factory nickel re taining about 96% original finish with just some scattered high edge wear, pinprick flakes or freckles and mild oper ational wear. The nickel is taking on some subtle honest clouding from the years and all markings remain crisp and clear. The hammer and trigger retain generous vibrant case-hardened colors with some drifting to silvery gray and the rear sight assembly shows strong bright blue. The checkered walnut grips with silver S&W medallions rate very fine with mild finish wear and scattered light dings. The base of the left panel retains a partial patent date stamp and the right panel is mismatched but stamp-numbered very closely “530087”. The other numbered parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. The revolver is sighted with adjustable u-notch rear sight and red bead front. The included factory letter confirms the configuration and indicates the revolver shipped on May 11, 1937 to the Kruse Hardware Co. in Cincinnati with 4” barrel, nickel finish, front sight 3/32” King red bead, Smith & Wesson u-notch rear and Regulation Police stocks. A very fine revolver in a rare configuration. (13B11730-665) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (2000/3000)
3 REVOLVER
with a bright very fine bore showing some sparse light pitting and oxidation with strong rifling throughout. This example is still equipped with the early hook style extractor mechanism and remains in fine condition re taining about 90% plus original nickel finish showing some scattered lightly flaked areas toning to gray-brown patina and showing some light pits, mostly noticeable along the sides of the barrel and the frontstrap. The hammer retains fine vibrant case-hardened colors while the triggerguard shows generous wisps in the protected areas, the trigger retains pale straw color and the latch shows nice dark gray oil-quenched case-hardening. The two-line barrel address and patent dates remain crisp and the checkered walnut grips are very fine with some light dings and handling marks. The right panel and other serialized parts are matching the frame, barrel-to-frame fit exhibits a little bit of play and the action with rebounding hammer seems to function well mechanically. (13B11730-292) {ANTIQUE} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1800/2200)
36
CHIEFS SPECIAL REVOLVER BY WAYNE D’ANGELO
serial #AFH9910, 38 Special, 1 7/8” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This lovely revolver was embellished by Smith & Wesson in 2000 in a Class B+ style featuring lovely tasteful foliate flourishes with finely stippled background shading throughout and an elegant thick gold line border inlay along the sides of the frame terminating in a leaf as well as a thinner gold line around the cylinder. This work is further ac
with a few tiny handling marks and the faintest beginning of a thin turn line along cylinder that normally would not be worth the mention. The hammer and trigger show fine case-hardened colors and the revolver wears a set of smooth faux ivory grips with gold-washed S&W medallions that rate excellent. The revolver includes a letter signed by S&W engraver Dave Misiaszek confirming the configuration. This is a wonderful example of contemporary factory engraving from master engraver MODERN} [Peter DeRose Collection] (3000/5000)
193. GERMAN P.08 LUGER PISTOL BY ERFURT
serial #1926r, 9mm, 4” barrel with an about very good bore with light oxidation, stronger at the breech, with clear rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1917-dated pistol retain about 80% original blue, the greatest loss on the barrel which has toned to a gray-brown patina, the balance showing light wear on high edges and contact points and some scattered fine oxidation. The small parts have largely toned to a silvery patina with remnants of straw color and some mild oxidation staining. The checkered walnut grips are in
and the numbered parts are matching to the pistol except for the grooved firing pin, which is a later HZA depot replacement. The pistol retains the standard open sights, appears to function well mechanically, and included is a bright bodied wood base magazine with some scattered minor dings along the spine and front, the base numbered “1926r” to the pistol, with a “+” and small Crown proof on the heel. Also included is a brown leather Luger holster in about very good condition showing light wear from age, some stitches gone, and a later replacement securing strap, as well as two Luger tools, one original with a faint “(Eagle) / 63” waffenamt and another reproduction deeply stamped with an Eagle. The holsters shows a faint maker’s mark, appearing to read “SATTLER-JNNUNG” with the remainder lost to time, and dated 1917. An honest First World War Luger for the martial collector. (14B12235-58) {C&R} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (1000/1500)
serial #7852v, 9mm, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1939-dated police pistol retain about 75% original blue with light wear on high edges and contact points and the gripstraps toned to a graybrown patina. The small parts retain excellent hot salt blue with the ejector toning to the typical plum, and the grip screws show light to moderate wear. The checkered walnut grips are in about very good plus condition with some scattered flattened points of checkering and some light wear, and both panels are unnumbered. The metal markings remain intact and clear
tains the standard open sights, the police sear safety is intact, and the gun appears to function well me chanically. Included is a bright-bodied aluminum base magazine in very good condition with some scattered light pitting and mild oxidation staining, the base numbered “39” with “2” at the toe and a “(sunburst) / K” at the heel. It is estimated that only around 900 of these pistols were made in 1939, with many being used by the various police forces sent into Third Reich occupied territories. (14C11728-618) {C&R} (2500/4000)
of this 1898-made revolver is a later replacement showing Colt’s Hartford address along the top in a single line, though the 45 Colt marking along the left side is etched and the way the front sight is installed is not what we would expect to see from the factory. The metal surfaces retain about 80% reapplied pol ished blue reacquiring some high edge wear and gripstraps toning to gray along with some remnants of light pitting beneath the finish. The sides of the hammer remain mostly bright while the left side of the frame retains strong two-line patent markings and a partially visible circled Rampant Colt. The revolver wears a set of replacement stag grips that rate excellent and fit quite nicely. The base pin and a few screws also appear to be later replacements while the backstrap and triggerguard are matching the frame. The action seems to function well mechanically with good timing and lock-up exhibiting a little minor play. A good antique example. (13B12431-95) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)
to be a later surplus replacement. The carbine appears to function well mechanically, and included is one IS-marked 15-round magazine, an oiler, and canvas sling. A well-traveled Underwood carbine with correct contractor parts. (14B12448-47) {C&R} (1500/2000)
U.S. M1 GARAND RIFLE BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Acceptance stamp, a ghost of another such
sight drums, a milled triggerguard, and 2-slot gas cylinder screw. The trigger shows evidence of light polishing in places resulting in a single stage-type pull, and the rifle appears to function well mechanically. A nicely arsenal refurbished mid 1945-made M1 for the martial collector. (14B11730-1295) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1000/1500)
EARLY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY INC M1A
serial #004667, 7.62mm NATO, 22” Krieger barrel with flash hider and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original gray-green Parkerized finish with light wear on high edges and contact points and some scattered specks of oxidation, the barrel remaining bright with a light handling mark or two. The fiberglass pistolgrip McMillian stock is in excellent condition with a few minor
199. RARE WALTHER / INTERARMS MODEL P38K SEMIAUTO PISTOL
serial #501920, 9mm, 2 3/4” barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful 1977-proof dated pistol shows little if any use and remains in wonderful condition, retaining about 9899% original matte blue and anodized finishes ing a few light scattered marks on the right side of the slide. The checkered wraparound synthetic factory grips rate excellent. This gun features von Stavenhagen style sights, the rear slider adjustable for windage, a slide mounted de-cocker only, and it appears to function mechan ically. Only 3,000 were imported over a seven-year period making for a rare and desirable item. Included is a factory hard case that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun. The label is detached but provided. It also includes a pair of factory eight-round magazines, and a manual. A rare treat for the P-38 collector. (8B12342-674) {MODERN} (2000/3000)
tures a Type 3 receiver and retains about 97% original black enamel and gray Parkerized finishes showing only very light handling marks with a negligible flake or two near the ejection port and a few flakes missing from the barrel. The smooth
ventilated synthetic handguard and smooth polymer metric-pattern pistolgrip and buttstock remain in excellent overall condition showing a few minor handling marks. It retains its fixed rear sling mount and rotating barrel mount as well as its original carry handle and twelve-port muzzle device. The gas adjustment system is unaltered and the gun retains its original elevation-adjustable rear peep and protected post front sights. The right side of the receiver is clearly marked “FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL / MADE IN BELGIUM / GUN SO UTH INC. TRUSSVILLE AL.” with “308 MATCH” on the opposite side. It remains in excellent mechanical condition and a single metric-pattern magazine is included. A fine example of these everdesirable pre-ban rifles. (26B12342-759) {MODERN} (3000/5000)
DESIRABLE PRE-BAN FABRIQUE NATIONALE
serial #S012311, 223 Rem, 16” threaded barrel with a bright excellent bore. This excellent Belgian-made rifle retains about 98% original blue, enamel, and Parkerized finishes showing a few light scratches atop the receiver which do not penetrate the finish with the bolt showing faint operational wear. The grooved polymer forend is pristine while the smooth polymer pistolgrip shows light handling marks throughout, and the desirable paratrooper folding stock shows a bit of light wear but remains in excellent overall condition and all components are original. It retains its sling mounts, 12-port flash hider, folding grenade launcher sight, and original adjustable aperture rear and protected
guns imported by Gun South and others - this is no exception and it maintains its clean appear ance. It appears to remain in excellent mechanical condition and a single 30-round STANAG-pattern magazine is included. This scaled-down variant of the venerated FAL takes additional inspiration from the AR and AK-platform rifles and was developed to answer NATO’s call for small arms standardization. It has enjoyed substantial interest in the last decade via the popular resurgence of the 1995 film Heat where it was prominently used by the protagonist in the film’s action scenes which are widely regarded as among the most accurate depictions of a firefight ever put to screen. This rifle has seen little, if any, use and is sure to enjoy continued appreciation. (26B12342-103) {MODERN} (4000/6000)
tered light handling marks and operational wear. The checkered black synthetic stock by Springfield Armory Inc. rates excellent showing only superficial handling marks. It is equipped with an M6 bayonet lug and 5-port muzzle device lending an overall barrel length of 22 1/4", and wears a milled aluminum Scout handguard by M14 Canada which features a top Picatinny rail and two canted portions, currently holding Knight’s Armament grooved handguards. It is equipped with an integral adjustable aperture rear sight and protected post front, and forward of the rear sight is a canted integral 3/8” dovetail which is vacant. All markings remain crisp and the gun appears to function well mechanically. Included is an unmarked 20-round box magazine, Bradley Adjustable Cheek Rest, and Turner AWS leather sling by Turner Saddlery which rates excellent. (26B12431-36) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
serial #48-007920, 223 Rem, 20 1/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this 1999-manufactured rifle retains about 99% black oxide finish and the slate gray synthetic thumbhole stock remains in excellent condition with a few light handling marks on the butt and comb. The original full-length optics rib is intact and the rifle is sighted with its original two-position aperture rear and protected post front sights. All markings and decals are clear and the gun appears to function well mechanically, and a single 10-round factory magazine is included. A fine example of these desirable “sporting” variants of the HK G36. (26B12431-42) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
It sees a shorter overall configuration and the removal of the bipod; this example is lacking the sporting muzzle device and instead bears a proper BM59-pattern flash hider with undermounted
light dings and handling marks with the black recoil pad having dried with crazing and spalling along the edges. Many of the smaller components retain their “PB” and “BM59” markings with the receiver showing crisp “MOD. 62.308 W BERBEN CORP. N.Y.N.Y” on the left with Beretta maker mark and serial on the rear. The receiver is equipped with a stripper clip guide and retains its adjustable aperture rear and protected post front sights and the gun appears to function well mechanically; a single 20-round factory box magazine is included. Only an estimated 2,000 of these rifles were imported and so-configured in the early 1980’s and they have enjoyed substantial appreciation and interest. (26C12342-743) {MODERN} (2000/4000)
DESIRABLE PRE-BAN HECKLER & KOCH
serial #A035963, 308 Win, 18” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This German-made rifle remains in excellent overall condition, showing light handling marks and flaking along the gas tube
left. The selector markings remain crisp and the gun appears to function well mechanically; a single 20-round Thermold magazine is included. This is a fine example of these scarce pre-ban rifles worthy of being matched with an original bipod. (26B12315-46) {MODERN} (2500/4500)
about 98% plus original blue, gray Parkerized, and black anodized finishes showing only a few minor
handling marks with a spot of silvering on the Picatinny rail. The smooth polymer pistolgrip and buttstock and grooved forend remain excellent. The gas adjustment system remains unaltered, it retains its original six-port muzzle device, and the gun is sighted with a flipup aperture rear and protected post front sight. All markings remain clear and the gun appears to function well mechanically, and a single 30-round STANAG-pattern magazine is included. A fine example of these desirable rifles which take design cues from the Stoner 63. (26B12342-717) {MODERN} (2000/4000)
hard anodized finishes showing a few light scratches to silver on the barrel and mild brass fouling on the case deflector with a light handling mark. The ventilated polymer A2-pattern handguard and pistolgrip remain excellent, the buttstock with proper internal storage rating closer to very good plus showing discoloration to gray throughout which appears to be sun-bleaching; one of the Delta Elite emblems remains on the left side of the pistolgrip and has been bleached to gray and the other is absent. The desirable Choate polymer cheekpiece remains excellent with a few light handling marks and the “COLT” and Rampant Colt logos clearly impressed, and it retains the standard A2-pattern flash hider and is devoid of a bayonet lug. It retains the standard A2-pattern protected post front and two-position adjustable rear, and the carry handle is fitted with proper Colt-marked ARMS-M16A1A2 sight adapter holding the original Tesco 3-9x rubber-armored scope which rates excellent with crisp glass and mild discoloration on the top turret. The bolt and upper show proper Colt forge markings with these and the receiver markings remaining crisp, and the gun appears to function well mechanically. Included is a single 20-round magazine and the original metal carry case with matching white end-label which properly identifies this as a model #R6600DH Delta HBAR; the short-live white end label accompanied units shipped from 1989-1990 which is presumably when this unit was manufactured. A fine example of Colt’s desirable “counter-sniper” HBAR rifle for the collector. (26C12354-29) {MODERN} (2000/4000)
pistolgrip buttstock remain in excellent condition and the original recoil pad is intact. The gun
three-piece walnut stock with handguard
adapter, muzzle device, folding winter trigger, folding bipod, and carry handle lug, though the carry handle itself is absent; it retains its original open sights. Most of the parts are marked “PB / BM59” with the left-side receiver showing “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY / GENESEO IL” and all markings remain crisp. The gun appears to function well mechanically; no magazines are included. A nice example of these desirable rifles with a comparatively low serial number. (26B12315-55) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
EXCELLENT IMI/ACTION ARMS UZI MODEL B SEMI-AUTO CARBINE
serial #SA63053, 9mm, 16” ported barrel with a bright excellent bore. This carbine remains in stellar condition, retaining 99% blue and black phosphate finishes with a handling mark or two and scant operational silvering on the grip safety. The grooved black synthetic pistolgrip and forend remain in excellent condition. It fea-
tures an original three-position lower and retains its factory fold ing stock, open sights, and sling mounts with the stock deploying and retracting smoothly. It shows proper IMI markings on the left with Action Arms im porter mark on the right and the underside of the receiver is marked “16” with these and all other markings remaining crisp. It appears to function well me chanically and included is the original factory hardcase, tan nylon sling, sight ad justment tool, and a single 25-round factory magazine. An excellent example of these desirable carbines. (26B12315-216) {
EXCELLENT PRE-BAN NORINCO
serial #MS013682, 7.62x39, 16 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an excellent overall example, retaining about 99% original blue with a few instances of mild operational wear with the bolt toning to plum. The smooth hardwood pistolgrip and handguard
derfolding stock is intact and functional. This example is equipped with a 14-port muzzle device, retains its bayonet lug and cleaning rod, and is sighted with the original 800m-tangent rear and protected post front sights. The barrel is properly numbered to the gun which is marked with a triangled “66” factory marking and clear “SILE” im
porter mark on the left side. It appears to function well mechanically and includes its full host of original accessories, including the matching original box, slant compensator, cleaning kit and oiler, green nylon sling and clasp, bayonet with scabbard, and three 30round factory magazines, two of which are still in the paper. Norinco products have enjoyed increased interest over the last decade, and this is a complete and excellent example for the collector. (26C12432-19) {MODERN} (1800/2200)
AUSTRIAN “TURKENBEUTE” FULLSTOCK FLINTLOCK RIFLE BY JACOB KOCH
.68 cal, 37 1/2” part octagon part multifaceted barrel with flared muzzle and an oxidized bore showing strong rifling. This interesting rifle was reconstructed in Vienna with a captured Ottoman barrel post-Siege of Vienna (1683). The barrel is mostly a pewter gunmetal patina showing some scattered areas of moderate oxidation, cleaned light pitting and wootz-like patterns throughout and embellished with geometric motifs, some of which retain their silver inlay. The arm is otherwise in typical Austrian form as most of these pieces are featuring a nicely constructed chiseled swan neck cock, bridled
pipe, reinforce for the wooden triggerguard, buttplate, monogram plate atop wrist and pierced foliate sideplate. The buttplate shows some areas of moderate tarnish and verdigris with a broken area of the heel and the heel extension showing some lovely foliate embellishments. The hardwood stock rates good, the forward 25” of the forend being replaced with a later piece of wood and the toeline with a few older repairs. There is a small crack along the right edge of the triggerguard and the stock features a left-side cheekpiece and sliding wooden patchbox cover. The arm is equipped with sling swivels and silver bead front sight, and the lock seems to function normally. This is a good example piece of these extremely interesting and historically significant flintlock arms with a connection to arguably one of the most important battles of Western history. (13C11896-53) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
serial #2261E, 410 bore (3”), 28” barrels choked full and improved cylinder with bright near excellent bores. The barrels retain about 90% period reapplied rust blue showing some light oxidation speckling and handling marks, the edge of the left breech with some lightly dressed dings. The action retains a similar amount of older reapplied rust blue which is a slightly more mottled plumbrown tone showing some remnants of pinprick pitting beneath the finish. The checkered walnut buttstock spears to be a period replacement and the stock and wide forend rate very good plus with some light dings and reapplied checkering down the sides of the wrist. The checkered black plastic white line buttplate shows “Iver Johnson” marking and length-ofpull is 15 1/2” with drops of 1 1/8” and 2 1/2”. The lever spring is rather weak but the barrels seem to lock up well with lever still right of center. The arm is equipped with double triggers, damaged ivory bead front sight and automatic safety. The action is functional though the ejectors will require me chanical attention as they are not cocking. (13B12290-78) {C&R}
(1200/1800
214. GERMAN SYSTEM TELL FALLING BLOCK TARGET PISTOL
22 RF, 14 5/8” octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 90% original blue with some high edge wear and scattered light dings. The frame retains perhaps 85% lovely
patina. The sides of the breechblock are polished bright, the other small parts show pale straw color and there are some light foliate border motifs along the action along with “TELL / DRGM” marking on left side. The checkered walnut grip and forend rate very fine with some scattered lightly chipped points and dings, the grip shaped for the right-handed shooter. The horn pistolgrip cap has a repaired lengthwise thin crack and the pistol is sighted with an adjustable square notch rear sight and square blade front on matted ramp. The pistol is equipped with an adjustable set lever on left-side rather than a set trigger and seems to function normally. An attractive System Tell (1000/1500)
taking on a rich plum tone under bright light with some scattered light dings and handling marks. There is one moderate but small ding along
walnut stock rates near excellent with a touch of older added oil finish and some scattered light dings and handling marks. The stock exhibits some lovely grain figure throughout the butt and it is stamped matching the gun with a small “334” on forend and “1534” along toe line. All proper hardware appears to be intact including an original ramrod numbered “632” and an original bayonet in excellent condition. The action with double set triggers seems to function normally. A very fine and quite scarce Swiss Stutzer breechloading conversion for the antique martial collector. (13B12494-1) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)
action has mostly toned to a deep mottled gray patina with some remnants of reapplied cold blue particularly along the sides and the action is embellished with tasteful English filigree scrollwork. The triggerguard shows “C” prefix before serial number. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend rate near excellent as neatly refinished showing one thin scratch along the left flat and some other light handling marks. The checkering has been neatly refreshed, there is a silver monogram plate along the toe line, horn forend tip insert and grooved horn buttplate in excellent condition. Length-of-pull is 14” with drops of 1 1/2” and 1 3/4” and notable cast-off. Barrels lock-up solid with the left breech showing a sliver of light and Westley Richards patent top lever resting about center. The arm is equipped with brass bead front sight, double triggers and automatic safety. Weight is 5 lbs. 15 oz. and the action seems to function normally with strong in-time ejectors. (13B12336-6) {C&R} (1000/1500)
tang is neatly engraved with the serial number and the barrels show crisp markings with “A.H. FOX – S PECIAL – 12 GAUGE” over the Savage address. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent perhaps showing a little older added oil finish with just some scattered light dings and a few chipped points of checkering. The black forend tip insert is intact along with smooth hard rubber pistolgrip cap and the grooved hard rubber buttplate which shows a small old chip at the toe and heel. Length-of-pull is 14” with drops of about 1 5/8” and 2 5/8”. The barrels lock-up solid on-face with top lever resting about center and the action seems to function well mechanically with in-time ejectors. Weight is 6 lbs. 14 oz. and the gun features double triggers, automatic safety and silver bead front sight. The A.H. Fox Collectors Association website describes and pictures a lightly engraved SPE on their site which is very closely numbered to this gun bearing serial number “34891”. An interesting and scarce model. (13B12169-3) {C&R} (1000/1500)
pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate near excellent showing some sparse light dings and the buttstock with rather worn finish. The gun is equipped with a black ventilated rubber pad providing a 14 3/4” length-of-pull, the front sight is a red fiber optic and the distinctive pull-forward action seems to function normally. This example is equipped with opening lever safety position. Drops are 1 3/8” and 2 1/2” with slight cast-off. These peculiar French guns are incredibly lightweight, this example weighing 4 lbs. 6 3/4 oz. (13B12452-2) {C&R} (800/1200)
Gaucher retain about 97% original black anodized finish showing just some scattered light handling marks. The action has been given a matte treatment and the small parts are a matte silver tone. The forend retainer hardware screws are later Phillips head replacements. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend rate very fine to near excellent with just a few scattered tiny dings and light handling marks, the checkering crisp and the buttstock with some attractive subtle figure. There is a sling swivel eye along the toeline and the ventilated red rubber pad is rather flattened and hardened, no doubt worthy of replacement with length-of-pull to the end of the wood measuring about 14 1/4”. Drops are 1 1/2” and 2 1/2” with slight cast-off. The gun is sighted with a clear fiber optic bead, the action seems to function normally and this example is equipped with a separate manual transverse safety. Weight is 5 lbs. 2 1/2 oz. A nice smallbore example of these interesting French shotguns. (13B12452-4) {C&R} (1000/1500)
FRENCH BRETTON OVER UNDER
faces of this Bretton Gaucher retain about 90% original black anodized finish showing some scattered thin scratches and high edge wear. The action has been given a matte treatment and the small parts are a matte silver tone. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus to very fine with some scattered light dings and handling marks, mostly along the right side of the buttstock. The stocks retain crisp checkering
flattened ventilated red rubber pad is 14 5/8” with drops of 1 1/2” and 2 1/2” and cast-off. There is a sling swivel eye along the toeline and the gun is sighted with a clear fiber optic bead. Barrel-to-frame fit exhibits slight side-to-side play and the action will require some mechanical attention as the trigger springs are broken resulting in the triggers not always catching the sears. This ex ample is equipped with opening lever safety position and weight is 5 lbs. 2 1/2 oz. An interesting lightweight Bretton double.
(13B12452-3) {C&R} (800/1200)
V. BERNARDELLI GAMECOCK SMALLBORE BOXLOCK DOUBLE
serial #192279, 28 ga (2 3/4”), 25 1/2” barrels choked improved cylinder and full with bright excellent chrome-lined bores. The barrels of this 1995 proof-coded and Sloan’s imported shotgun retain about 98% original bright polished blue showing a few kles scattered about. The arm is embellished with tasteful light foliate scrollwork and bordering and the triggerguard and top lever retain essentially all of their original blue. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with a few light handling marks and a small ding with a flaked spot of finish on the right side of the buttstock. The checkering is crisp and length-of-pull to the 3/4” solid black rubber Old English pad is 14 3/4” with drops of 1 1/2” and 2 1/4” with slight cast-off. It appears the factory used a forend originally intended for ejector hardware but this was never installed and it is indeed an extractor gun. The gun features double triggers and automatic safety, locks up well and seems to function normally. A fine Italian 28 bore that has seen hardly any use. Weight is just under 6 lbs. (13B12200-577) { tumn Gun Works] (1000/1500)
tered oxidation and crisp rifling. The barrels are mostly toning to a deep blue-gray patina drifting to brown under bright ligh light pitting along the right-side shotgun barrel and generous original blue throughout. The action and back action locks retain generous vibrant case-hardened colors throughout the protected areas with some scattered surface oxidation and toning to silvery case-hardened patina. The action is embellished with tasteful light filigree scrollwork and bordering with fine matting on top. The action features swirling bolsters and nicely formed firing pin bushings. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and schnabel forend rate very good plus with a few thin chips along the left edge of forend, scattered light dings and handling marks. Stock fit is otherwise very nice overall and the stock features a nice scalloped hard rubber
223. WALTHER PPK SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #216217K, 32 ACP, 3 1/4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 94% original bright blue with some mild high edge and holster wear and the breech area remains mostly bright with some mild oxidation speck ling. The extractor and 60-degree safety lever retain fine fire blue and all markings are strong showing “(Crown) / N” commercial proofs. The original checkered mottled brown synthetic grip rates very fine with a few very thin small cracks forming along some edges and very slight warping in some areas. The slide is properly scratch-numbered matching the frame and the pistol includes two original magazines, one flush base and one with proper mottled brown finger extension, along with an original Akah leather flap holster in very fine condition showing some light crackling and edge wear. A nice PPK rig. (13B11728-633) {C&R}
224. EARLY COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #1758, 38 Colt, 3 1/2” barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a few small pits and some light oxidation with crisp rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this first year production revolver, aside from the cylinder, retain about 90% original nickel with some light flaking around the edges, pinprick pitting around breech area and a flaked area at rear left of barrel that is a silvery gunmetal patina and blending in well with the surrounding finish. There are a few moderate but small dings or tool marks along the underside of barrel and the cylinder is a relatively even mix of original nickel and lightly cleaned pewter gunmetal patina that are mixing to gether well in their appearance. The barrel retains a very fine “COLT D.A. 38” etched panel along the left side. The hammer remains bright all around, the back surface of the trigger shows generous flashes of fire blue and some o the screw heads show slot wear and good fire blue. The revolver is equipped with the correct early one-piece checkered hard rubber grip which is properly pencil-numbered to the gun and rates excellent with some scattered light dings, perfect fit and n circled Rampant Colts. A fine early gun with desirable one-piece grip. (13B12465-8) {ANTIQUE}
225.
EARLY SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL 38 HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER
serial #100, 38 Special, 6 1/2” barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a few small oxidation speckles and crisp rifling throughout. The metal surfaces retain about 85% original bright blue with general light flaking to gray-brown patina under bright light, some mild oxidation speckling and thinning along gripstraps. The hammer and trigger retain generous vibrant case-hardened colors and all markings remain crisp. The black checkered hard rubber grips rate near excellent with some light dings, slightly softened patent date along bottom edge of left panel and the inside of the right panel properly scratch-numbered matching. The other parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. A solid early 38 M&P HE with a nice round serial number. (1000/1500)
226. EXCELLENT HECKLER & KOCH P9S TARGET SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #106401, 9mm, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue showing perhaps a couple subtle handling marks, the barrel remains bright and the polymer grip frame is excellent. All markings remain crisp and the pistol shows 1975 proof date and etched SACO distributor mark along the right side of the slide. The factory target sights are intact and the pistol includes two original magazines, screw driver and the original box with sticker numbered to the gun and rating very good plus with some edge wear, slight denting and creasing. An excellent example of these interesting HK pistols. (13B117301599) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1000/1500)
227. SMITH & WESSON K-38 COMBAT MASTERPIECE REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO W.H.B. SMITH
serial #K80622, 38 Special, 4” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. This five-screw revolver is identified to noted and prolific gun author Walter Harold Black Smith being very nicely engraved along the sideplate “W.H.B. SMITH”. The revolver is in very nice condition retaining about 96-97% original blue with most of the loss due to some sparsely scattered oxidation speckling mostly along the cylinder and edges of the front sight. The hammer and trigger show lovely vibrant case-hardened colors and all markings remain crisp. The checkered walnut magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate near excellent with some light handling marks and right panel properly stamp-numbered matching the frame. The other numbered parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. An interesting example for the advanced collector. (13B11730-564) {C&R} (1000/1500)
228. SMITH & WESSON PERFORMANCE CENTER MODEL PC1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #JMB0178, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an earlier PC1911 equipped with the Swartz-style firing pin block designed by Richard Mochak. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original matte black finish showing perhaps a couple tiny handling marks and the checkered rosewood grips are excellent. The pistol is sighted with Wilson Combat adjustable square notch rear and plain black blade front. One 8-round magazine is included. An excellent and early example of these quality pistols. (13B11730-989) {MODERN} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1000/1500)
6868, 32 S&W Long, 3 1/4” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver is non-factory embellished but the work was rather well executed and tasteful with wide flowing foliate scrollwork, punch-dot background shading and light bordering throughout. The larger areas of scrollwork show some nice fine line and punch-dot detailing and the metal surfaces retain about 92% original blue with loss mostly due to honest high edge wear and a thin scratch along the forward left side of frame. The hammer and trigger retain fine case-hardened colors and the revolver wears a set of smooth ivory grips from the period that rate very fine showing a scuff along the bottom edge of the right panel, nice grain structure and a mellow patina. The grips are un-numbered and a little bit shy of the frame in some areas but generally fit very well, the remaining numbered parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. An attractive little 32 HE. (13B11730-1081) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1000/1500)
230. EXCELLENT SMITH & WESSON PRE-MODEL 39 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #1097, 9mm, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this lovely pistol retain about 99% original blue and black anodized finishes showing perhaps a few tiny handling marks. The barrel breech remains bright and all markings are crisp and clear. The checkered walnut grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent with a couple minor handling marks. One original magazine is included and interestingly this example is equipped with the longer safety and corresponding clearance along the left panel. A superb early S&W 9mm Automatic. (13B11730-892) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1
231. VERY FINE SMITH & WESSON PRE-MODEL 39 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #1683, 9mm, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this attractive pistol retain about 98% original blue and black anodized finishes showing a little sharp edge wear around the rear sight and the grip screws with some mild slot wear. The barrel breech remains bright and all markings are crisp and clear. The checkered walnut grips without medallions rate excellent with a couple minor handling marks. One original magazine is included. (13B11730-896) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1000/1500)
serial #2299, 9mm, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very early example with the “MODEL 39” stamp struck over the finish and retains the shorter tang. The pistol remains in excellent condition retaining about 97-98% orig inal blue and black anodized finishes showing just a hint of minor operational wear and some very subtle high edge wear. The barrel breech remains mostly bright with a little mild operational wear and all markings remain crisp and clear. The checkered walnut grips with silver S&W medallions rate ex cellent with a hint of finish wear and one original magazine is included. (13B11730-900) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection]
233.
serial #6580, 9mm, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a scarce example in nickel finish and with blued small parts retaining about 97% with some scattered light handling marks and some areas of mild clouding. All markings remain crisp and clear and the checkered walnut grips with silver S&W medallions rate very fine with some light handling marks, somewhat worn finish and the medallions with some verdigris. One original nickel-plated magazine is included. The pistol includes an original factory box for a nickel-plated Model 39, mismatched and numbered to gun “64347” but otherwise in very good plus condition showing some light flaking along the high edges and minor scuffing. The box contains an original instruction sheet. (13B11730-902) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1000/1500)
234. SMITH & WESSON 38/44 HEAVY DUTY HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER
serial #53575, 38 Special, 5” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this pre-war revolver retain about 97% original blue showing a little high edge wear and light handling marks with thin turn line forming along cylinder. The hammer and trigger show nice vibrant case-hardened colors with some subtle silvering and all markings are crisp. The checkered walnut magna grips with large silver S&W medallions rate near excellent with a few tiny flakes along some edges of the right panel and some other handling marks. The right panel is properly stamp-numbered matching the frame and the remaining serialized parts are matching. The action seems to function well mechanically. (13B11730-624) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1000/1500)
235. ARGENTINE CONTRACT SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 REVOLVER
serial #2523, 44 S&W Russian, 6 1/2” barrel with a moderately oxidized bore showing evident rifling. This example is still equipped with the early hook style extractor mechanism and shows “EJERCITO ARGENTINO” property marking along the bottom of the frame. The metal surfaces are a relatively even mix of old arsenal refurbished blue and deep gray-brown patina with a few areas of old light pitting scattered about, mostly along the sides of the barrel. The hammer and trigger show pale fire blue and the two-line barrel address and patent dates show areas of softening remaining mostly legible. The smooth walnut grips rate very good as refinished showing some dings and handling marks. The right panel is properly stamp-numbered matching the frame and the butt was fitted with a lanyard ring which has since been removed leaving only two digits of the serial number intact. The remaining serialized parts are matching, barrel-to-frame fit exhibits moderate play and the action otherwise seems to function normally. A good example piece of a seldom seen contract variant. (13B11730-304) {ANTIQUE} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1000/1500)
236. SMITH & WESSON PERFORMANCE CENTER SCHOFIELD 2000 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #GWS2583, 45 S&W Schofield, 7” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original blue showing a very thin turn line forming and one small area of speckled loss along the back edge of cylinder. The remaining small parts show vibrant casehardened colors throughout, with some areas drifting to a slightly smoky appearance. The smooth deluxe walnut grips rate excellent aside from slightly imperfect fit and otherwise show lovely grain figure and crisp facsimile inspector cartouche on the left panel. Opening the barrel is a bit difficult as the latch is very stiff though the action otherwise seems to function well mechanically with very good timing and lock-up. The revolver includes its original MODERN} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1000/1500)
fine and desirable 22 Short pistol, only about 1000 of which were made. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue and black anodized finishes, the right side of the slide showing a tiny ding at the tip. All markings are strong and the checkered walnut target grips rate excellent right and very fine left, the left panel showing some light handling marks in the thumb rest area. The original sights are intact and one original magazine is included. A fine later example, likely made during the parts cleanup era. (13B11730-932) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1500/2000)
238. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1913 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH PARTIAL BOX & ORIGINAL PAPERWORK
serial #3000, 35 S&W Auto, 3 1/2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this Type 3 pistol retain about 95% original bright blue showing some mild high edge wear and scattered freckling. There are a few small tool marks around the triggerguard pin on the left side and all markings remain crisp and clear. The smooth walnut grips with gold S&W medallions rate near excellent showing a little older added oil finish and a few tiny dings. One original magazine is included along with the bottom section of a green fabric-covered factory box which shows some flaking and no apparent serial number on the base but retains a fine green end label. The box contains a cleaning brush in paper tube, factory oil caution slip, an original factory manual in very fine condition and a few slips of paper from a June 1913 Springfield Mass. National Bank pocket calendar. A nice example with some fine accessories. (13B11730-857) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1000/1500)
239. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1913 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH BOX
serial #400, 35 S&W Auto, 3 1/2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this Type 2 pistol retain about 90% original bright blue appearing stronger under ambient light with some mild high edge wear and most of the loss due to flaking to gray-brown patina along the gripstraps. All markings remain crisp and the smooth walnut grips with gold S&W medallions rate excellent left and very fine right, the right panel with a small crack above the medallion. The included original magazine shows two tiny drilled holes through the floorplate. The included factory brown fabric-covered box remains in about very fine condition showing some light edge wear and fraying. There is no longer any legible penciled number on the base but the pale green end label is completely intact along with the internal instruction lid label. A nice example of the rather scarcer Type 2 variant with a round serial number. (13B11730-852) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (800/1200)
240. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1950 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #S86362, 45 ACP, 5 1/2” pinned barrel with a mostly bright about very good bore showing some mild oxidation and pinprick pitting with strong rifling throughout. This is a scarce and rather early five-screw Model of 1950 retaining about 7580% original blue showing moderate high edge wear, light handling marks and areas toning to gray-brown patina particularly along the topstrap. The monogram along the sideplate is a bit soft perhaps owing to leftover parts being used during assembly and the other markings are strong. The hammer shows vibrant case-hardened colors while the trigger retains wisps of colors toning to smoky gray. The checkered walnut magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate very fine with some scattered light dings and handling marks, the fit not quite perfect and the inside of the right panel appears to be stamp-numbered “80332”. The other numbered parts are matching and the action seems to function normally with lock-up exhibiting a little play. This pre-Model 22 has seen some honest use and remains a good example of a rather low production variant. (13B11730-728) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1000/1500)
serial #37507SA, 45 Colt, 7 1/2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The blued surfaces of this 1963-made revolver retain about 80-85% original finish with some scattered moderate loss due to speckled areas of gray-brown that appear to be due to a caustic substance, these areas also taking
case-hardened colors. The sides of the hammer remain mostly bright with a few spots of gray brown and its top and back surface show fine original blue. All markings remain crisp and clear and the black checkered hard rubber grips rate very fine with some discolored areas, light dings and crisp Rampant Colts. The insides of the grips are both scratch-numbered “506” with a “7” scratched over the “6”, but their fit is quite a bit off, shy against the frame junction and proud at the heel. The other serialized parts are matching and the action is crisp and seems to function well mechanically. Despite some finish issues, this (1200/1800)
is some loss around the left rear mounting screw. The action is mostly a deep plum-brown patina showing old surface oxidation and a few areas of light pitting with some hints of smoky gray case-hardened patina. The screw heads show old slot wear and the markings remain mostly strong. The smooth walnut stock rates about very good plus with a pair of thin 2 1/2” cracks at upper tang, some old abrasions and honest darkening from the years. There is a ghostly remnant of an inspector cartouche along the left side of the wrist and the buttplate is a mild ocher patina. The locking catch on the lever has broken off and the sliding hammer safety has also been lost to the years. The original sights are intact and the action otherwise seems to function normally. A very good navy carbine. (13B12465-19) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
in - tact. All markings remain strong and there is a discreet Century import mark along the underside of the barrel near muzzle. The hardwood stocks rate good to very good showing general moderate wear, old abrasions and dings that are typically seen on this variant. The buttstock retains a mostly intact July 1953 acceptance cartouche and strong serial number stamps. The top cover, bolt carrier and bolt are mismatched which is typical for these Syrian contract rifles but the forend, buttstock and triggerguard are matching the receiver. A modified spring-loaded firing pin has been installed, the bayonet is present and one original ten-round magazine is included. The action seems to function normally. A very respectable example of these increasingly desirable rifles. (13B12524-7) {C&R} (1000/1500)
guard ferrules toning lightly to brown. The walnut stock is in very good condition with some scattered light dings and handling marks and a few spots of light cleaning, and is marked with a softened Defense Acceptance stamp and circled “P”. The receiver and barrel markings are intact and crisp, the bolt and factory relieved operating rod HRA-marked, and the trigger housing and hammer are Springfield Armory made. The rifle retains the standard open sights with T105 rear sight drums, the hooded aperture NM-marked, and features a stamped triggerguard and a single slot gas cylinder screw. The rifle appears to function well mechanically. A solid Korean War-era M1 rifle. (14B12493-8) {C&R} (1000/1500)
U.S. MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR CARBINE BY
45-70, 22” barrel with an about very good bore with scattered light oxidation and pitting, a few fine tool marks, but strong rifling. The barrel, band, and two-piece triggerguard are a relatively even mix of blue and brown patina with scattered light oxidation and handling marks. The breech, lockplate, and hammer retain strong oil-quenched case-hardened patina with fine oxidation throughout, and the breechblock and tang display excellent case-hardened colors with some light oxidation staining. The walnut stock is in near excellent condition with a pair of tight cracks at the front and rear of the lockplate, a moderate impact mark at the toe, and some scattered light dings and handling marks. The stock is marked with faint 1881-dated inspector’s cartouche, the initials lost to time, and an equally faint circled “P” behind the triggerguard tang. The metal markings remain intact and crisp with Federal Eagle and “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” on the lockplate, “V / P / (Eagle head) on the barrel, and “U.S. / MODEL / 1873” on the breechblock. A five-point star is stamped beside the serial number, largely believe to denote arsenal rebuilds using a combination of new and salvaged parts. The carbine is sighted with a small barleycorn front sight and a C-marked Model 1879 rear sight, retains the steel firing pin and saddle ring, and the three-position lock and tumbler remain strong and crisp. A solid Trapdoor carbine for the martial collector. (14B12527-2) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
U.S. M1 GARAND RIFLE BY WINCHESTER
serial #1233078, 30-06, 24” 10-51 dated Springfield Armory barrel with a bright very good plus bore with some scattered specks of oxidation in the grooves but strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces retain about 98% the gas cylinder and lock show some moderate flaking of the black finish. The pistolgrip walnut stock and handguards are in excellent condition and are more modern replacements, the left side of the butt displaying some attractive grain figure, and the barrel channel is stamped “NM SA MA” and “S1433”. The receiver and barrel markings are intact and clear, and the marked parts show Springfield Armory drawing numbers including the relief cut operating rod. The rifle retains the standard open sights with T105 rear sight drums, a milled triggerguard, and a 2-slot gas cylinder screw. A nicely refurbished Winchester M1 rifle. (14B12530-2) {C&R} (1000/1500)
ASHBURY PRECISION ORDNANCE
serial #RR20507K, 308 Win, 20” threaded heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore. Built off of thesigned to offer a solid performing rugged rifle for the recreational shooters and entry level precision rifle competitors. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% original matte blue with a few scattered handling marks. The Ashbury Precision Ordnance Saber modular rifle chassis system is in excellent condition retaining full black anodized finish with the polymer forend and Magpul pistolgrip and folding CTR buttstock showing only a light handling mark or two. The rifle has no provisions for open sights, but features a picatinny rail mounted atop the receiver, and adjustable trigger, a pair of swivel studs on the forend, and includes a 5-round Magpul PMAG. The rifle appears to function well mechanically. (14B12500-29) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
248. U.S. MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL BY REMINGTON RAND
serial #955184, 45 ACP, 5” Colt post war marked re placement barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely mid-war (1943) gun remains in fine condition retaining about 92% original Du-Lite blue finish over sandblasted surfaces showing thinning finish on the front strap, stained areas from oxidation, edge wear, and handling marks. The fully checkered synthetic Keyes Fibre grips feature reinforcing rings around the escutcheons, reinforcing bars on the back, and remain in about excellent condition showing minor handling marks. The small parts are correct for the period of manufacture although the arched mainspring housing is a later replace ment, and Colonel Atwood’s inspection stamp and the other markings remain crisp. Included is a single Risdon Tool & Machine marked seven-round magazine with pinned floorplate and restored Parkerized finish. A fine Rem(1200/1800)
serial #918014, 45 ACP, 5” replacement Flannery barrel showing scattered light pinprick pitting in the bore. This mid-war (1943) rebuilt pistol remains in fine condition and retains about 80% restored arsenal grade Parkerized fin ish, most of the loss is on the straps and frame in addition to edge wear, and handling marks. The fully checkered replacement synthetic Keyes Fibre grips feature reinforcing rings around the escutcheons, re inforcing bars on the back, the left panel remains in about excellent condition while the right panel rates about good plus showing diamond point wear and handling marks. The Colt slide is a replacement that is numbered to another gun (912277) under the firing pin stop. The small parts are correct for the period of manufacture, and Brigadier General Drewry’s inspection stamp and the other markings remain crisp. Included is a single M.S. Little Mfg. marked seven-round magazine with welded floorplate. A fine restored mid-war Colt. (8B11728-1039) {C&R} (1000/1500)
COLT NED BUNTLINE COMMEMORATIVE NEW FRONTIER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
serial #NB2319, 45 Colt, 12” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This lovely revolver remains as-new. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% original nickel with a small scratch on the backstrap. The checkered synthetic factory grips feature a Rampant Colt and Federal Eagle, they are not numbered but rate excellent. This gun features a nickel serrated ramp front sight, fully nickel-plated adjustable Colt Accro rear sight, and it appears to function mechanically. The straps and barrel are assembly numbered to the gun. The left side of the barrel is marked “NED BUNTLINE with the barrel address on the tip and model information on the right side. Included is a factory walnut presentation case with red velvet lined French cut interior that includes six faux 45 Colt cartridges, brass plaque, and a key for the case. The case rates near excellent showing a small check forming on the cover along one of the laminates. A beautiful 1979 commemorative honoring the famed 19th century dime novelist. (8B12397-45) {C&R} (1000/1500)
251. LOVELY COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
bright sides of the hammer remain in excellent condition and the trigger and hammer spur retain full blue. The Type II checkered walnut factory target grips feature gold Rampant Colt medallions and remain in excellent condition. This gun features a serrated ramp front sight, black blade Colt Accro adjustable rear sight, and it appears to function mechanically. A beautiful Python ready for your collection. (8B12342-669) {
252. TALO DISTRIBUTORS COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SPIRIT OF AMERICA COMMEMORATIVE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #ERB-015, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely pistol is one of 500 (475 actually produced) and remains as-new. The left side of the slide is adorned with light engraving, a soaring bald eagle on a mountainous background with Old Glory above it and gold vines highlighting. The right side of the slide is similarly embel lished with Mount Rushmore and the pistol retains about 99% original blue. The hammer, magazine catch, barrel bushing, slide stop, and thumb safety are gold and nicely accent the deep blue. The smooth cherry grips are adorned with gold screws and Rampant Colts and remain in excellent condition. This gun features fixed sights, flat serrated mainspring housing, and it appears to function mechanically. Included is a single seven-round magazine. A tastefully adorned tribute to America. MODERN} (1500/2000)
253. EXCELLENT COLT THIRD GENERATION SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY CONVERTIBLE REVOLVER
serial #SA41133, 44-40 / 44 Special, 3” barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful 1980 convertible revolver remains as-new, retaining about 99% plus original nickel finish including the spare cylinder. The smooth walnut replacement grips feature silver Rampant Colt medallions, are numbered to another gun, and remain in excellent condition. This gun features fixed sights, the barrel marked “COLT SAA 44 CAL.”, both cylinders are numbered to the gun have the earlier fixed basepin bushings, and the revolver appears to function mechanically. Included is a factory woodgrain box with Styrofoam insert that is correctly end labeled (for a P1933) and numbered to the gun, manual, and pa perwork. A beautiful convertible Sheriff’s Model. (8B12342-625) {
254. COLT SECOND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY NRA CENTENNIAL REVOLVER
serial #NRA5279, 357 Magnum, 5 1/2” barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful 1971-vin tage revolver remains in excellent condition showing very little if any use, retaining about 99% plus original blue while the frame displays robust case-hardened colors. The grips are factory check ered synthetic stocks featuring a Rampant Colt, Federal Eagle, they are numbered to another gun and re main in excellent condition. This gun has standard Single Action Army features, the cylinder is numbered to the gun, and it appears to function mechanically. The left side of the barrel is marked “1871 NRA CEN TENNIAL 1971” in gold letters. A nice addition for your collection. (8B12342-618) {C&R} (1000/1500)
255. COLT NEW FRONTIER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #12805NF, 44 Special, 5 1/2” barrel with an excel lent bore. This lovely 1981-made New Frontier shows very light use and remains in excel lent condition. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original Royal blue showing light rotational marks on the cylinder and other handling marks. The frame retains beautiful swirls of case-hardened colors. The smooth walnut factory grips feature gold Rampant Colt medallions, they are numbered to the gun, and rate excellent. The revolver features a serrated ramp front sight, black blade Colt Accro adjustable rear sight, fixed basepin bushing, the cylinder and straps are cor rectly numbered to the gun, and it appears to function mechanically. A fine gun for the collector or 44 Special enthusiast. (8B12342-635) {MODERN} (1
256. LOVELY SMITH & WESSON 22/32 KIT GUN HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER
serial #10824, 22 LR, 2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This fine first year Model of 1953 four-screw Improved I-frame Hand Ejector remains in as-new unfired condition and retains about 99% original nickel. The serrated service style trigger and semi-target hammer retain bold case-hardened colors. The diamond checkered walnut factory round butt grips feature silver S&W medallions, are numbered to the gun, and remain in excellent condition. This gun features a nickel plate Baughman ramp front sight, black blade micro adjustable rear sight, an improved flat latch, all the appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun, and it appears to function mechanically. This is a very nice Kit Gun in wonderful condition and a fine addition to any Smith collection. (8B11728-456) {C&R} (1000/1500)
257. RARE DWM MODEL 1920 COMMERCIAL NAVY LUGER PISTOL
serial #4580, 30 Luger, 7” thin barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 60% thinning arsenal blue largely toned to plum-brown with high edge wear and the straps toned to gray. The small parts retain very good straw color with the balance toned to gray, and some of the toggle pins and sear spring display lovely fire blue. The un-numbered checkered walnut factory grips rate very good plus with a few handling marks. The receiver is numbered to the frame but all other parts are not numbered, the DWM monogram remains crisp, the bottom of the barrel is marked “GERMANY”, and the pistol bears commercial German proofs. The pistol retains the standard barleycorn front sight and a two-position Navy rear sight, has no stock lug, and appears to function well mechanically. Curiously, the ba is an inch longer and notably thinner than normal seen on these pistols. No magazine is provided. A seldom seen and unusual post war rework. (8B11728-441) {C&R}
MAUSER
serial #9543i, 9mm, 4” barrel with a near excellent bore showing light frosting in the grooves toward the muzzle. This 1936-dated pistol retains about 80% original blue showing edge wear, straps toned to brown, and handling marks. The small parts retain strong straw finish with the balance toning to gray. The middle and rear toggle pins retain traces of fire blue with faded color on the sear. The un-numbered fully checkered walnut grips rate about very good showing light wear. All the parts are correctly numbered to the gun with the exception of the rear toggle pin, and the droop wing “(eagle) / 63” Waffenamts remain crisp. The pistol retains the standard open sights and appears to function well mechanically. Included is a single bright eight-round magazine with aluminum base that is correctly serial numbered to the gun with a matching Waffenamt. The gun has seen use but was well cared for. (8B11728-1055) {C&R} (1200/1800)
ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
serial #211585, 38-40 W.C.F., 5 1/2” barrel with an oxidized and pitted bore. This 1901-made revolver has been non-factory refurbished and retains about 97-98% later applied bright chrome finish with light wear on the edges of the cylinder and minor handling marks. The smooth stag Ajax stocks show a small area of bark on both panels and remain in excellent condition. The loading gate is assembly numbered to the gun, the straps are correctly numbered to the gun, and it appears to function mechanically. The front sight has been filed to provide three distinct beads or aiming points, perhaps for long range shooting. The marking on the frame are strong while the barrel markings are soft. (8B11728-808) {C&R} (1000/1500)
260. U.S. MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL BY COLT WITH ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT MARKINGS
serial #910467, 45 ACP, 5” Springfield Armory replacement barrel with a near excellent bore showing faint frosting. This mid-war (1943) pistol has been Anniston arsenal refurbished and is dated September 1975. The metal surfaces retain about 85-90% restored arsenal grade Parkerized finish showing edge wear, handling and assembly marks, and areas of thinning finish. The checkered synthetic post-war military replacement grips have the stock numbers on the back, feature reinforcement rings and bars, and remain in excellent condition. The slide is a post war Colt replacement with stock number 7790314 on the side. This gun is sighted with a serrated ramp front sight and flat top square notch rear sight, and both sights show light impact marks. All the small parts appear correct for the period of manufacture although the hammer is a later replacement, and it appears to function mechanically. General Drewry’s inspection mark and all the other markings remain crisp. Included is a post-war replacement seven-round magazine with welded floorplate, the manufacture and military stock numbers stamped on the floorplate, a robust CMP marked hard case military manual, cable lock with a pair of keys, chamber flag and paperwork. The hang tag on the gun indicated Colt frame and replacement Colt slide. (8B12464-7) {C&R} (1200/1800)
261. COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #27774E, 357 Magnum, 6” full lug ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This fine 1976-vintage revolver remains in excellent condition showing light use and retains about 96-97% original Royal Blue with a wear mark on the bottom of the lug, high edge wear, and thinning finish on the top of the rib. The bright sides of the hammer remain in excellent condition and the trigger and hammer spur retain full blue. The Type II checkered walnut factory target grips feature gold Rampant Colt medallions and remain in about good condition as refinished showing light to moderate wear on the left panel and no notable wear on the right. The gun features a ser rated ramp front sight, black blade Colt Accro adjustable rear sight, and it appears to function mechanically. A fine example of the Python. (8B11728-807) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
262. FINE COLT ARMY SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
#489769, 38 Special, 6” barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely 1923-manufactured revolver shows little if any use since it left the factory and remains in wonderful condition, retaining about 99% original blue with a faint turn ring. The fleur-de-lis checkered hard rubber factory grips feature a stylized “C” around the escutcheons, are numbered to the gun, and remain in excellent condition. This gun features a forged half-moon front sight, fixed rear sight, and it appears to function mechanically. This 103 year old gun is a fine example of its genre. (1000/1500)
263. SCARCE SMITH & WESSON FOURTH MODEL 44 HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER
serial #S142644, 44 Special, 4” barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely mid-1950’s five-screw Hand Ejector shows light use and remains in very good trigger and hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut factory magna grips feature silver S&W medallions, are numbered to the gun, and remain in good plus condition showing scattered handling marks, and light scuffing and chipping on the heel of the right panel. The revolver features a forged half-moon front sight, fixed rear sight, all appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun, and it appears to function mechanically. A fine example of these scarce and desirable pre-Model 21’s. (8B12342-278) {C&R} (1800/2800)
264. COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY ALASKA PIPELINE MILEPOST COMMEMORATIVE REVOLVER
serial #91099SA, Milepost #099, 45 Colt, 7 1/2” barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely 1978 com memorative is as-new-in-box and retains about 99% plus original blue. The sides of the hammer remain bright and the spur and trigger retain full blue. The grips are factory checkered synthetic stocks featuring a Rampant Colt, Federal Eagle, are numbered to the gun, and remain in near excellent condition with a tiny scuff on the edge of the toe. The cylinder is not fluted, the left side of the barrel is marked “TRANS 099 OF 801”, while the top and right sides have the barrel address and caliber, and it appears to function mechanically. Inclu is the original woodgrain box with Styrofoam insert that is correctly marked and numbered to the gun, manual, and paperwork. A very nice commemorative revolver in outstanding condition. (8B12315-310) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
265. CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED COLT SECOND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY NRA CENTENNIAL REVOLVER
serial #NRA5796, 45 Colt, 4 3/4” barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely Centennial revolver remains as-new-in-case and retains about 99% original blue while the frame has beautiful swirls of case-hardened colors. The smooth walnut factory grips feature gold NRA medallions, are numbered to the gun, and remain in excellent condition. All the appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun, it appears to function mechanically, and the left side of the barrel is marked “1871 NRA CENTENNIAL 1971”. The revolver is displayed in a walnut presentation case with NRA and Colt medallions on the cover, the interior is yellow velvet lined, it is French cut for the gun, and remains in excellent condition overall. A key is provided for the case. Less than one thousand 4 3/4” barreled Centennials were manufactured, and are the least common of the three barrel lengths offered in 45 Colt. A wonderful commemorative for the collector. Its consecutive numbered mate follows this lot. (8B12290-11) {C&R} (1200/1800)
266. CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED COLT SECOND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY NRA CENTENNIAL REVOLVER
serial #NRA5797, 45 Colt, 4 3/4” barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely Centennial revolver remains as-new-in-case and retains about 99% original blue while the frame has beautiful swirls of case-hardened colors. The smooth walnut factory grips feature gold NRA medallions, are numbered to the gun, and remain in excellent condition. All the appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun, it appears to function mechanically, and the left side of the barrel is marked “1871 NRA CENTENNIAL 1971”. The revolver is displayed in a walnut presentation case with NRA and Colt medallions on the cover, the interior is yellow velvet lined, it is French cut for the gun, and remains in excellent condition overall. A key is provided for the case. Less than one thousand 4 3/4” barreled Centennials were manufactured, and are the least common of the three barrel lengths offered in 45 Colt. A wonderful commemorative for the collector. Its consecutive numbered mate precedes this lot. (8B12290-12) {C&R} (1200/1800)
buttstock near the toe; the original gripcap, recoil pad, and sling mounts remain intact. The rifle retains its barrel-mounted rib and brass bead front sight on fluted base with the rear sight dovetail neatly blanked. All markings remain crisp and the gun appears to function well mechanically; a pair of offset 1” factory scope rings is included. A handsome International in a desirable chambering. (26B12431-46) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 80% original blue, stronger in ambient light and quite bright in the protected areas of the rib, showing expected light scratches and edge silvering with scattered mild flaking and fine oxidation staining throughout. The ejector rod retains about 85% original blue with mild flaking and the tip toned to gunmetal, while the cylinder shows mild edge wear and flaking to brown, displaying nice overall coverage in ambient light. The barrel address shows a poorly struck last character in “MASS” but remains otherwise crisp and legible as do the cylinder patent dates, perhaps with a few slightly softened characters. The hammer spur rates similarly strong while the hammer shows smoky case-hardened finish and the trigger has toned to gunmetal. The frame shows attractive punchdot backed foliate engraving on each flank and retains perhaps 90% original silver finish, showing light wear and a few tiny pits and scattered fine flaking with most of the loss on the engraved areas; the brass and silver both display mild but pleasant tarnish. The smooth genuine ivory grip panels rate excellent showing only negligible wear. There is a hint of slot wear on the hammer spur retention screw with the main latch screw showing nice original blue. The numbered parts appear to be matching via assembly number, the original German silver front sight blade is intact, and the action appears to function well mechanically. Included is the lovely original First Type gutta percha case, rating excellent with minimal exterior wear and the top-right hinge pin missing, the interior lid showing lovely embossed velvet lining in vivid fuchsia with very minor instances of soiling and lining separation. It retains its original internal spacers and cartridge block, showing only light wear and containing ten rounds of period ammunition. This is an attractive example with an equally fine gutta percha case for the collector. (26C1217914) {ANTIQUE} [Ken & Adie Kramer Collection] (2000/4000)
tolgrip buttstock rate excellent, showing a few very minor dings and a spot of factory imperfect finish on the left-side forend with the factory black recoil pad and gripcap remaining intact. The rifle is equipped with factory sight rib with flip-up sporting rear and brass bead front sights, the barrel retaining its swivel mount. The Southport barrel address and all other markings remaining crisp and the gun appears to function well mechanically; a pair of blued scope rings is included. A high condition example in a comparatively scarce chambering. (26B12431-45) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
270.
serial #14255-NM, 45 ACP, 5” National Match barrel with a bright excellent bore. This pistol 1964-manufactured pistol has seen only light use,
the slide and small parts mostly bright and the grip safety toned slightly to gunmetal. The checkered walnut grips with gold Rampant Colt medallions remain excellent showing minimal wear and negligible thinning and verdigris on the medallions. The pistol features a skeletonized trigger with overtravel stop, grooved arched mainspring housing, and is equipped with original Patridge front sight and adjustable Millett rear sight. All markings remaining crisp and the pistol appears to function well mechanically. Included is a single factory magazine retaining 98% blue with light wear. A very nice Gold (1500/2000)
271. COLT COMMANDO DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH MASSACHUSETTS STATE GUARD MARKING
barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original gray Par kerized finish with some scattered very fine oxidation staining, mostly in the triggerguard and knurling of the ejector rod head, with light handling marks and a hint of silvering at the muzzle. The grip frame is marked “E” and the checkered brown Coltwood grips with Rampant Colt emblems rate about excellent showing a few light handling marks and a small chip on the base of the right panel. The left side frame shows “G.H.D” over Ord nance Bomb, the butt shows a clearly roll marked “MASS.” in serifed font, and the numbered parts appear to match. The gun retains its original front sight and functions well mechanically with sound timing and lockup. This gun is one of a total of 300 which were ordered by the Massachusetts State Guard in two 150-unit batches, shipped in February (Colt Factory Order #3147) and March of 1944; the presence of Gen. Drewry’s inspector mark and Ordnance Bomb suggesting a December, 1943 manufacture before the bomb proof was switched to a “P”. A crisp and high condition example for the Colt or martial collector. (26C12397-7) {C&R} (1200/1800)
272. SCARCE COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #VA7723, 357 Magnum, 2 1/2" ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore. This 1981-made revolver remains in a fine condition, retain-
ring, and very mild staining on the left flank of the hammer. The checkered walnut grips with gold Rampant Colt medallions rate about very good plus showing light dings and handling marks with gen tle thinning and verdigris on the medallions. The revolver retains its orig inal Accro rear and pinned serrated ramp front sights, all markings remain crisp, and the gun appears to function well mechanically. A fine example of the scarcer short-barreled Python. (26B12386-11) {MODERN} (3000/5000)
throughout, a bit more moderate in the muzzle device. The smooth walnut stock rates near excellent showing scattered light dings and handling marks and the ventilated synthetic handguard about excellent with very mild discoloration. The flash hider is devoid of a bayonet lug and the rifle retains the standard open sights and appears to function well mechanically. A single 20-round magazine is included which shows scattered oxidation staining. (26B12334-26) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
serial #SH45949, 45-70, 32” heavy octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 99% matte blue showing only a light handling mark or two with the block rating similarly and the frame, lever, and hammer retain all of their lovely case-hardened colors. The smooth walnut stocks remain excellent with nice figure on the schnabel forend, and is equipped with apicting huntress
275. FINE SHARPS MODEL 1B PEPPERBOX
serial #1967, 22 RF, 2 1/2" barrels with bright very good bores showing scattered light oxidation and good rifling. The barrels show bright original blue in the ribs and flaking on the high edges, the crown and un derside toned more closely to gunmetal with a few spots of unobtrusive oxidation nearer the muzzles. The frame retains 97% origi nal silver finish, tarnished to an even and handsome blue-black patina with fine handling marks and ex pected high edge wear, showing very minor flaking on the right and brass visible on the flanks of the standing breech, triggerguard, and path of the barrel release latch. The hammer and trigger have toned to gunmetal while the firing pin spring shows fine oxidation and retains vivid and attractive fire blue. The smooth walnut grips rate excellent with very minor edge wear and flaking on the bases and bottom flats with only very minor handling marks and the screw toned to straw. The checkering on the hammer remains crisp and the gun retains its brass bead front sight. The circular patent and address markings on either side of the frame remain crisp and it appears to function well mechanically with the barrels moving smoothly and the hammer holding tight. This is a very handsome example in good working order, aged beautifully and ready to make a fine addition to your collection. (26B12036-39) (1500/2000)
276. FINE REMINGTON ELLIOT RING TRIGGER DERINGER
serial #12753, 32 RF, 3 5/16” barrels with bright excellent bores. This attractive deringer retains 95-96% original silver finish showing very fine bubbling and oxidation staining throughout with the butt and left-side frame showing areas toned to gunmetal; the finish shows attractive tarnish throughout and is especially pleasant on the barrels. The screws show minimal slot wear and a mix of strong and waning original blue with the hammer showing vivid and excellent original blue with very light staining; the firing pin housing and bushing also show lovely bright blue with the barrels open. The smooth hard rubber grip panels remain excellent showing only tiny handling marks and the original front sight blade is intact. There is a small “B” above the left grip panel and all markings remaining crisp, and the gun appears to function well mechanically. A lovely example with excellent and seldom encountered bore condition. (26B1203649) {ANTIQUE} (800/1200)
277. ATTRACTIVE REMINGTON NEW MODEL POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER
serial #20880, .31 cal, 3 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore showing a few negligible spots of oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces retain about 70% bright original blue showing scattered flaking and a few light handling marks, the barrel showing more overall flaking on the right with the gripstraps and triggerguard toned mostly to gray with some very fine oxidation on the belly. The hammer shows very mild case colors and the trigger has toned to gray with faint remnants of blue. The smooth walnut grip panels remain in excellent condition showing mild edge wear and a few mild scuffs with excellent fit. The three-line barrel address and model marking remain crisp and the original German front sight blade is intact. The gun appears to remain in excellent mechanical condition with sound timing and lockup. A handso overall example. (26B12214-7) {ANTIQUE} [The Richard Littlefield Collection]
278. AMERICAN ARMS CO. DOUBLE BARREL DERINGER
serial #605, 32 RF/22 RF, 3” barrels with the .32 bore rating about very good plus with scattered light fouling and the .22 bore closer to good plus with more moderate pitting and fouling throughout, both with evident to strong rifling. The barrels have toned largely to brown showing scattered staining and pinprick pitting with the flats of the left side retaining some flaking original blue and the recessed areas, particularly on the left, retaining vibrant original blue. The trigger has toned to gunmetal showing very fine oxidation and the hammer rates similarly though with some flashes of nice case-coloring. The brass frame retains perhaps 90% original silver finish, showing high edge wear and pleasant tarnish and only very mild surface scratches. The smooth walnut grips remain ex cellent showing minimal wear and excellent fit with only a few small dings on the rounds. One barrel rib is marked “A ARMS CO. BOSTON. MASS” while the other reads “W HEELE R’S PAT.OCT.31.1865-JUNE.19.1866” with both remaining crisp.
The pistol retains both of its original German front sight blades and appears to function well mechanically, rotating freely and locking as it should with only light play in barrel-to-frame fit. A nice overall example of these innovative American deringers, of which only about 3,000 were manufactured. (26B12214-40) {ANTIQUE} [The Richard Littlefield Collection] (1000/1500)
and handguard remain in excellent condition and retains its flip-up buttplate with internal storage. The rifle retains the standard open sights and features a section of Picatinny rail along the handguard. All markings remain crisp and the gun appears to function well mechanically, and a single 10-round box magazine is included. (26B12462-15) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
remain excellent showing only a few light handling marks and the original steel buttplate is intact. The rifle is sighted with an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear and Beech-style combination front sight and the tang is drilled and tapped for an aperture sight. The gun appears to function well mechanically with double-set triggers, and is overall a fine example of these desirable American-made rifles. (26B12406-7) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 TEXAS RANGER
serial #TXRNGH0415, 30-06, 22” round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this Miroku-made rifle retain 99% original blue showing only a minor handling or storage mark. The receiver is factory embellished with foliate scroll engraving, the left side reading “Texas Rangers / 200th Anniversary 1823-2023” in riband, with a Texas Ranger fivepoint star badge and the etched silhouette of a Ranger on horseback on the lever and magazine below. The smooth Grade I walnut stocks remain excellent, a Ranger star medallion inlaid on the right, and the original steel buttplate intact. The rifle is sighted with a Marbles semi-buckhorn rear and gold bead front, all markings remain crisp, and the gun appears to function well mechanically. An excellent example overall. (26B12342197) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
282. EXCELLENT SMITH & WESSON MODEL 16-3 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #3K29494, 32 S&W Long, 6” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this K-32 Masterpiece revolver retain 98-99% original blue with a very fine turn ring and negligible
hammer show attractive case-hardened colors. The checkered walnut Magna grips are in excellent condition and properly numbered to the gun with crisp “K” markings on the interior of each, with minimal wear and medallions intact. The revolver retains its proper adjustable square-notch rear and Patridge front sight, the numbered parts ap pear to be matching, and it functions well mechanically with sound timing and lockup. Included is the match ing two-piece factory box, manual and paperwork, cleaning tools and turn screw, and oil paper. A complete and excellent example of these scarce revolvers. (26B12342-515) {C&R} (2000/3000)
283. COLT WALKER TEXAS RANGER COMMEMORATIVE REVOLVER BY AMERICA REMEMBERS
serial #9551, .44 cal, 9” barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing light lead fouling and strong rifling. This Second Generation revolver is one of 300 commissioned by the America Remembers foundation on behalf of the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum. The metal surfaces retain 99% gold washed and case-colored finishes showing a handling mark or two with negligible freckling on the hinge of the lever. Both sides of the barrel are marked “TEXAS RANGERS” with foliate scroll accents and small license marking on left, the left side showing portraits of Samuel Walker and John Coffee Hays flanking an 1800’s-era portrait of a Ranger band, the right marked “US / 1847” flanked by portraits of Bill McDonald and William A. Wallace. The cylinder displays “COLT’S PATENT” and “MODEL USMR” in gold riband with gilt engraved scene of riders and horses over battle scene in the background. The smooth walnut grips rate excellent and each shows the Texas Ranger Museum logo. The underside shows four matched serial numbers with “157 of 300” on the triggerguard, “A&A Engraving / Rapid City, S.D” under the barrel, and “A MERICA REMEMBERS” over address on the butt; the gun also displays expected Colt Black Powder Series facsimile markings and all remain crisp. The revolver appears to function well mechanically. Included is the red velvet-lined hardwood presentation case with plaque and key which remains excellent. (26B12342-62) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
284. C.R. ALSOP POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER
serial #602, .31 cal, 4” octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore with light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The barrel shows expected fine edge wear and handling marks with a mix of even brown and flaking original blue; the lever housing rates similarly with stronger overall blue especially in the protected areas. The frame has toned to an even brown with scattered fine oxidation staining and an instance of pinprick pitting, the six-shot cyl
strong and attractive case-hardened colors while the nipples and bolsters show pleasant straw color. Most of the screws show light slot wear with a mix of gray and original blue, particularly strong on the main frame screw, and the smooth walnut grip panels rate good plus with dings and handling marks throughout with an old finely repaired crack running vertically along the right panel with several mild-to-moderate checks forming on the left. The two-line patent marking on the cylinder is legible though slightly softened and the two-line barrel address remains crisp. The brass post front sight is intact and the gun appears to function well mechanically with sound timing and lockup and the loading lever and catch moving smoothly. A very nice Pocket Model, of which only about three hundred were manufactured. (26B12214-65) {ANTIQUE} [The (1800/2200)
cellent bores. The metal surfaces of this 1982-manufactured shotgun retain 99% original blue showing only light silvering under the safety with the frame and chambers toned to familiar plum. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut stock and forend remain excellent with one very minor ding on the buttstock, the stock featuring handsome grain figure on the right side and a 14 1/4" length of pull to the original red recoil pad showing mild discoloration. The shotgun retains its brass bead front sight, all markings remain crisp, and the gun appears to function well mechanically with the lever resting a hair right of center. (26B12461-10) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CLASSIC SUPER
serial #G127606, 458 Win Mag, 22” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue showing only a light handling mark or two with the properly-numbered and jeweled bolt remaining bright. The floorplate is marked “SUPER EXP RESS” in gold and the crossbolts show factory floral adornment. The checkered capped pistolgrip Monte Carlo stock with left-side cheekpiece remains excellent with the original recoil pad intact. The gun is sighted with a flip-up sporting rear and hooded steel bead front and the receiver is factory drilled and tapped. All markings remain crisp and the gun appears to function well mechanically. A very nice example of these high caliber Winchesters. (26B12315-177) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
287. PRE-WAR BELGIAN HIGH POWER SEMI-AUTO PISTOL BY FABRIQUE NATIONALE
serial #33921, 9mm, 4 5/8” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original blue showing scattered light handling marks and high edge wear with a few spots of very fine oxidation staining. The checkered walnut grip panels rate near excellent with a few minor handling marks and unmarked red-painted interiors. The gun is equipped with a Type 1 adjustable tangent rear and proper serrated and removable front sight blade, and the frame is cut for a shoulder stock. The numbered parts are matching and the features and “(star) / E” inspection proof indicate a late 1930’s manufacture; there is no importer mark visible and all markings are crisp. The gun appears to function well mechanically and included is a single factory magazine with slit floorplate. A fine Belgian pistol for the collector. (26B11728-242) {C&R} (1200/1800)
288. COLT DIAMONDBACK DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #D95191, 22 LR, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1976-manufactured revolver retain about 98% original blue with a light handling mark or two and a spot of light oxidation at the edge of the cylinder. The checkered walnut grip panels with gold Rampant Colt medallions remain in excellent condition. The revolver is sighted with a Colt Accro rear and serrated blade front sight, all markings remain crisp, and the gun appears to function well mechanically. (26B12492-1) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
289. FINE COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMER SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #42869, 38 ACP, 4 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1920-manufactured pistol retain about 96% original blue showing scattered light handling marks and edge wear with some scattered oxidation staining and the straps showing a bit more wear overall. The barrel remains bright, the trigger retains strong original blue, and the hammer has toned to a mix of gunmetal and mild case-hardened colors with freckles of oxidation. The checkered hard rubber grips remain in excellent condition showing a hint of high edge wear on the right panel. The revolver retains its original open sights, all markings remain crisp, and the gun appears to function well mechanically; a single factory magazine is included. A hand some overall example with plenty of condition. (26B12342-683) {C&R} (1000/1500)
290. SCARCE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 631 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #BEZ4814, 32 H&R Mag, 2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel surfaces remain in excellent condition showing the ghost of a turn ring and perhaps a light handling mark or two; the serrated service hammer and smooth combat trigger retain all of their hard chrome finish. The checkered walnut Magna grips with silver S&W medallions are unnumbered and remain in excellent condition. The revolver retains its original serrated ramp front sight, all markings remain crisp, and the gun appears to function well mechanically with sound timing and lockup. Included is the original factory box, cor rectly end-labeled and numbered to the gun, along with the manual and paperwork. Supica and Nahas’s “Standard Catalogue of Smith & Wesson” places production of this model at only 190 units, making this complete and high condition example a nice find for the advanced Smith collector. (26B12342-270) {
scratches and operational marks. The grooved polymer forend, grooved pistolgrip with internal storage, and smooth buttstock all remain in excellent condition showing only a few light handling marks. The upper is equipped with a Picatinny rail, the muzzle is equipped with an EAI 8-port compensator, and an oversized selector switch is installed; the adjustable gas system appears unaltered and the gun retains the standard open sights. It is marked “TYPE 03 METRIC 7.62MM” on the left and “ENTERP RISE ARMS – IRWINDALE CALIFORNIA USA” on the right. The gun features the more desirable “W”-shaped internal feed ramp and appears to function well mechanically; included are two 20-round Thermold magazines and the original selector switch. (26B12500-19) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
292. EXCELLENT COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #PY023207, 357 Magnum, 6” ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore. This new-production Python appears essentially as-new-in-box showing only perhaps a minor handling or storage mark. The scale-textured rosewood grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions remain excellent. The gun is sighted with an adjustable square-notch rear and serrated blade front sights, all markings remain crisp, and the gun appears to function well mechanically. Included is the matching factory hardcase, manual and paperwork, and triggerlock. (26B12342-662) {
293. EXCELLENT COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #PY246670, 357 Magnum, 4 1/4” ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore. This new-production Python appears essentially as-new-inbox, showing only perhaps a light handling or storage mark. The checkered rosewood grips with lasered Colt logo remain in excellent condition. The gun is sighted with an ad justable square-notch rear and red ramp front sight and it appears to function well mechanically with sound timing and lockup. Included is the matching factory hardcase, manual and paperwork, and triggerlock. (26B12464-8) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
32 RF, 2 1/2" barrel with bright very good plus to near excellent bores, a few showing some scattered fine pitting with slightly softened rifling. The barrels show a mix of gray-brown gunmetal and rich original blue, stronger towards the breech and in the protected areas with more blue around the hinge. The trigger has toned to gunmetal and the hammer toned to a smokier gray with mild but handsome case colors throughout. The brass frame has taken on a pleasant ocher patina with scattered light handling marks and faint remnants of silver in the protected areas, and the firing bushing is comparatively bright. The checkered hard rubber grip panels remain in excellent condition showing very light edge wear and excellent fit. The pistol retains its original front sight and the “STARR’s PATENT / MAY 10.1864” has softened slightly but remains visible. The gun appears to function well mechanically with the barrels locking tightly and the hammer holding at both full and half-cock. A nice Sixth Model pepperbox. (26B1244413) {ANTIQUE} [The Richard Littlefield Collection] (1000/1500)
pistolgrip buttstock and Alexander Henry forend remain in excellent condition showing little, if any, wear with the original recoil pad and gripcap intact. The rifle retains the original sight rib and is sighted with proper flip-up rear and brass bead front. All markings remain crisp and the gun appears to function well mechanically; included is a Nikon Buckmaster 9-40x scope in a pair of Ruger rings. (26B12492-71) {C&R} (1000/1500)
smooth walnut stocks remain excellent showing minimal wear while the toe of the original steel buttplate and the saddle ring bar show fine oxidation staining. The gun is sighted with a German silver front blade and 800-meter tangent adjustable rear sight. There is a faux cartouche on the stock with Garrett Arms marking on the side of the receiver, and all markings remain crisp. The gun appears to function well mechanically though it appears the extractor is a bit loose and some finesse is required to chamber a round, though this would likely be an exceedingly simple fix for a competent gun smith. Garrett Arms rifles were famed for being the only reproduction to offer the Lawrence pellet priming mech anism on their percussion firearms, and they are widely lauded for their authenticity and accuracy. (26B12431-60) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
sight band, with the receiver and lever toning to familiar plum. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and Alexander Henry forend remain in excellent condition showing little, if any, wear with the gripcap and original recoil pad intact and the butt showing attractive grain figure on the left. The gun is equipped with its factory rib and sighted with flip-up sporting rear and brass bead front. The gun appears to function well mechanically and included is a Weaver K10 riflescope in a pair of Ruger rings, rating near excellent with very minor clouding of the glass. A handsome No.1 in a popular chambering. (26B12492-24) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
FABRIQUE NATIONALE PS90 SEMI-AUTO CARBINE
serial #FN050043, 5.7x28mm, 16” barrel with flash hider and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% plus gray Parkerized and black anodized finishes showing a few flecks of negligible oxidation staining on the barrel with a handling mark or spot of high edge wear. The smooth polymer stock remains in excellent condition. This example has had its factory ring sight upgraded with a T3 Reticle Enhancement module providing an adjustable and high-visibility blue “T”-style reticle. There are two Picatinny rail sections on either side of the sight housing, the stock is equipped with a nylon sling wrap, and it retains its factory muzzle device. The gun appears to function well mechanically, all markings remain crisp, and a single 50-round factory magazine is included. A nice example of these desirable carbines. (26B12500-22) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
serial #245PZ71787, 9mm, 4 3/4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This 1981-made pistol retains 99% electroless nickel finish, showing scattered light handling marks with some slightly more moderate scratches on the front strap. The trigger retains 98% gold wash showing light edge silvering and the smooth walnut grip panels remain in excellent condition. This example is equipped with a factory adjustable rear and fixed blade front sights, and all markings remaining crisp. The gun appears to function well mechanically and the magazine disconnect safety has been disabled though the original components are included. Also included are three electroless nickel finished magazines appearing to be factory, brown leather belt holster and magazine pouch which remain in ex cellent condition with some handwriting on the back, a pair of black checkered synthetic grips by Uncle Mike’s and a Pachmayr Signature grip both new in their original packaging, and a generic plastic hardcase. Browning made an estimated 11,000 High Powers in this nickel finish between 1980-1986, and their comparative scarcity and attractive appearance make them a highly sought-after variant for the High Power enthusiast. (26B12486-1) {
300. COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
serial #S17942A, 45 Colt, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This 1997-manufactured revolver rates excellent retaining about 99% blue and case-hardened colors with only perhaps a tiny handling mark and spot of old dried lubricant. The checkered factory hard rubber grips with Federal Eagles remain in excellent condition showing very mild discoloration in a few areas and are properly numbered to the gun. The numbered parts appear to match and the gun appears to function well mechanically with sound timing and lockup. Included is the original factory box and matching outer sleeve, manual, and paperwork. A very nice Single Action Army for your collection. (26B12315-311) {
slightly to brown. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and schnabel-tip forend remain in excellent condition showing little, if any, wear with the original recoil pad remaining intact. The block remains bright and the factory drilled-and-tapped holes are occupied by a Talley mount, and there are no other sight provisions present. The gun appears to function well mechanically and the matching factory box is included. (26B12431-74) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
idation staining faintly visible on the lower tang. The smooth gloss-finished straight-grip stock and schnabel forend rate very good plus to near excellent with scattered dings and handling marks mostly on the left of the butt. The original crescent buttplate is intact and retains all of its original blue, and the interior cleaning rod storage is vacant. The gun is sighted with a semi-buckhorn sporting rear and drift-adjustable blade front and appears otherwise unmolested. All markings remain crisp and the gun appears to function well mechanically. A nice example of these high-quality reproductions in an accessible chambering. (26B12431-38) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
the frame. There is a small, unobtrusive crack in the button that runs underneath the center screw and two added holes in the tang that are filled but have defaced the tang marking. The smooth, walnut stock and forend with horn tip rate between good plus and very good with some light dings and handling marks and a filled oval on the toe line of the stock. There are two hairline cracks measuring 1” and 3/4” around the upper tang and frame and a tight 1” crack in the forend tip that is easily missed. The rifle is sighted with a short blade front sight and an adjustable semi buckhorn rear sight. The hammer sometimes drops to half cock when the breechblock is opened and closed swiftly. (40B1206432) {ANTIQUE} (700/900)
show nice factory foliate scroll with game scene on the floorplate, remaining crisp throughout and rather well-executed overall; there are small floral engravings on the band that joins the barrel to the receiver and the small parts retain all of their gold wash. The deluxe skip-line checkered walnut stock features a generous right-side cheekpiece with rosewood forend tip and gripcap, the gripcap showing an Ivoroid diamond which is yellowing and crazing slightly, and it remains in near excellent condition with light handling marks and very minor soiling along the cheekpiece. The original recoil pad and swivel studs are intact and the factory drilled-and-tapped holes are occupied by blued filler screws with no other sight provisions present. The gun appears to function well mechanically. The 110L was among the first left-handed production rifles available in the United States, and this “Deluxe” variant was purportedly one of only 500 manufactured. (26C12462-16) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
VERY FINE CONTEMPORARY FULLSTOCK PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE
52 cal, 42” octagon barrel with bright excellent bore. This handsome rifle is devoid of markings but the quality construction is high edge wear. The brass hardware has toned to a lovely goldenrod patina overall with some minor handling marks. The patchbox cover will not latch closed and remains slightly open. The full-length maple stock rates excellent with a stunning grain pattern and features a squared off raised cheekpiece and some lovely carved foliate motifs and line borderwork. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail rear sight and a German silver blade front sight. A brass tipped wooden ramrod is included and the action appears to function well mechanically. A handsome contemporary fullstock made by an unknown, but skilled craftsman. (40C11881-8) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)
the lockplate has been cleaned to a silvery patina with all showing some scattered mild oxidation and pitting. The hammer is a later replacement that has a slightly loose fit and retains about 30% case-hardened finish with some attractive subtle colors and toning to a silvery case-hardened patina. The lockplate is marked “C.S. / Richmond, VA.” in front of the hammer and “1862” vertically behind with all other markings no longer present. The smooth walnut stock appears to have been cleaned and refinished long ago with “VV” carved into the comb. There are some chips in the ramrod channel, a handful of small holes along the forend that are unobtrusive overall, and a couple of hairline cracks around the lockplate and barrel between 3/4” and 1” long. The lockplate cavity has been milled for the Maynard tape primer system, suggesting that it was a wartime capture or a later replacement. The sights consist of a pinned front sight and a folding rear sight that is stuck folded down. A proper tulip head ramrod is present though slightly bent and the sling mounts are missing. The action appears to function well mechanically. An interesting rifle with a Confederate marked lockplate. (40B12337-4) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)
and patent marking with the underside marked with a “JM”. The underside of the barrel also appears to be marked “19”, likely num bering the barrel to the gun. The smooth walnut stock and schnabel forend rate about very good with likely later added finish, scattered dings and handling marks, and some minor softened chips at the toe of the stock. The stock features an optional shotgun style butt and has likely been
shortened, with a length of pull of about 12 1/2”. The period correct “SRAC” marked hard rubber buttpad is in fair con dition with a break in the middle and a moderate chip at the toe. Both the stock and buttplate are unnumbered. The rifle is sighted with a combination front sight, a rocky mountain rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight. Two holes have been added to the tang and a relief has been added to the stock to accommodate the tang sight. The action appears to function well mechanically. An honest example of the Savage 1895 some interesting period modifications. (40B12064-46) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)
EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION RIFLE-
.58 cal, 40” barrel with bright near excellent bore showing some mild freckles of oxidation with strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces are in very good plus condition, appearing to be lightly cleaned to a bright coin finish with scattered mild oxidation remnants. The rear sight retains about 75% thinning blue with some high edge wear. The standard U.S. military markings are present and clear with perhaps some slight softening and both the barrel and lockplate dated 1862 with the barrel date mark double stamped. The smooth walnut stock rates very good plus to perhaps near excellent with strong oil finish, nice raised grain, and two inspector cartouches opposite of the buttplate. The standard sights are intact along with the sling swivels and a tulip head ramrod is included. The action appears to function well mechanically. An excellent of this U.S. military rifle in incredible condition. (40B12369-4) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)
309. SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVER WITH KITTREDGE & CO. MARKING
serial #38170, 32 RF, 5” octagon barrel with a mostly bright, very good bore showing a few areas of mild oxidation with a spot or two of pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and cylinder of this three-pin revolver retain about 40% original blue with the frame retaining about 70% showing some mild impact marks underneath the barrel, a turn ring, and some oxidation staining. The hammer, trigger, and ejector rod have toned to a smoky case-hardened patina overall with some subtle remnants of colors in the protected areas and most screws show a bit of mild slot wear. The semicircular “B. Kittredge & Co.” retailer marking is somewhat poorly stamped on the left sid barrel with the top illegible. The proper barrel address and cylinder patent markings are intact and the barrel, cylinder, and show matching assembly number. The smooth rosewood grips are in very good plus condition, retaining most of the original finish and only showing some minor handling marks, light edge wear, and a minor chip on the left butt. The right grip is properly numbered to the gun. The barrel locks up tight, the cylinder locks and times correctly, and the action appears to function well mechanically. A fine example of the No. 2 Old Model revolver sold by a well-known arms dealer. (40B12036-54) {ANTIQUE} [The Richard Littlefield Collection] (1000/1500)
light pinprick pitting on the receiver. The lever, buttplate, and hammer retain between 35% and 40% case-hardened finish with attractive subtle blues, toning to a smoky gray case-hardened patina, and some mild oxidation freckling. The markings are crisp and the Winchester proof marks are exceptionally well stamped. The smooth walnut stock and forend rate about very good plus with fine fit, a good amount of remaining finish, and some scattered light dings. The rifle retains standard sporting sights, and the rear tang screw is a later replacement with the head smaller than the recess. The action appears to function well mechanically. A fine 1906 produced example of a classic lever action rifle. (40B11728-1238) {C&R} (1000/1500)
screws showing slot wear. The barrel markings remain crisp with the early style “Model 1892 / -Winchester- / Pat Oct, 14, 1884.” tang marking slightly obscured by some pitting. The serial number is heavily worn with the second digit barely visible. The smooth walnut stock rates about very good plus with only a few light handling marks while the smooth walnut forend rates about good plus with a few dings on the right side and a 1” hairline crack on the left side. The rifle retains standard sights with the rear semi-buckhorn tilted slightly to the right. The action appears to function well mechanically. An antique example of the 1892 that has seen some honest use. (40B11728-1629) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
serial #318, 22 LR / .410 bore, 26” plain barrels with bright excellent bores, .410 barrel choked modified. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 90-95% original blue flaking to brown with scattered light handling marks, specks of fine es.
The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock and forend rate good plus with scattered handling marks, added finish, and has a repaired 3” crack on the right side of the forend. The combination gun features dual triggers, an automatic safety, and is sighted with a raised steel bead front sight and adjustable sporting rear. The action appears to function well mechanically with lock up remaining tight and on face with lever coming to rest at center. (10B12234-78) {C&R} (1000/1500)
serial #KA3130, 45 ACP, 16 1/2” finned barrel with compensator and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this carbine retain 9798% original blue with scattered light handling marks and a few spots of fine oxidation about the muzzle. The smooth walnut buttstock, pistolgrip, and vertical forend grip rate excellent. The carbine retains its original open sights, and the action appears to function well mechanically. A fine representation of the infamous “Tommy Gun” that includes a guitar-shaped carry case and 50-round Type-L drum magazine that remains in excellent condition. (10C11998-45) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
314. SIG SAUER MPX SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #62B009014, 9mm, 8” barrel with birdcage-style flash suppressor and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% original blue and anodized finishes with perhaps a tiny handling mark or two hardly worth mentioning. The pistol features an AR-style charging handle, Key Mod forearm, full length Picatinny rail, 1 5/8” Picatinny rail on rear of receiver, ambidextrous safety and magazine release, handstop, and is sighted with a set of Sig Sauer flip-up alu minum sights. No magazine is included however they are readily available for purchase online. (10B12342-787) {MODERN} (1000/150
chip near the action and perhaps some light dings. The smooth walnut stock rates about good plus with some scattered dings and a small number of softened chips, two of which flank the upper tang and leave a gap beneath the tang. There is a stamp on the left side of the stock near the butt that reads “27237”. The rifle retains a standard pinned front sight and an adjustable carbine rear sight that is slightly bent to the left when in the upright position. A set of rustic sling swivel attachment points were added to the barrel band and stock. The action appears to function well mechanically. An honest saddle ring carbine with some interesting markings and a desirable chambering. (40B11728-1613) {C&R} (800/1200)
marks most noticeable along the butt. The carbine retains its original folding rear and blade front sight with white insert and added target blocks on the receiver and barrel. The action appears to function well mechanically, and this is a fine example of these popular carbines. (10B12417-7) {C&R} (1000/1500)
excellent with some scattered light dings and handling marks, and a more moderate impact mark or two. The receiver is marked with a “(Crown) / B” royal cypher and “ABL / 1952” Belgian Army mark on top, serialized on the right, and the FN maker mark on the left. All serialized parts are matching. The rifle is sighted with the standard military open sights graduated from 25 to 200 meters, and simple aperture rear sight affixed to the rear of the receiver, noticeably canted to the right. Included is a front sight protector and muzzle cap. An excellent example of these rare and high quality Belgian Army Mauser training rifles, with only 1000 believed to have been made. (34B12358-8) {C&R} (1000/1500)
U.S. M1 CARBINE BY SAGINAW SG
serial #3421803, 30 Carbine, 18” Saginaw barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97% arsenal gray-green Parkerized finish with light high edge wear and a few handling marks, and the -
ened light dings and handling marks. The right side of the stock displays a mostly crisp boxed “SG” and faint Ordnance Wheel, the left side with “RSG” and “55A” within the sling cut, and the handguard is marked “BR-B”. The marked parts are mostly of Saginaw make while the hammer is of NPM-make. The carbine features a milled adjustable rear sight, flat bolt button safety, and Type I barrel band. Included is a green canvas sling and an oiler. No magazine is included. A very nice Saginaw carbine, that comprised only about 8.5% of carbine production. (34B12315-169) {C&R} (1000/1500)
white line forend tip and pistolgrip cap, skip line checkering and lovely grain figure along the butt. The stock rates near excellent with light handling marks and some crazing and crackling of the original high gloss varnish. The Weatherby marked ventilated recoil pad rates excellent. The rifle is sighted with a Weatherby Supreme 3-9x44 scope with Weatherby scope covers, and the stock features swivel studs. A lovely rifle in a versatile chambering. (34B12431-54) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
edge and contact points and some minor freckling on the barrel, the bolt, trigger, and magazine catch retaining strong original blue. The low-wood oval cut walnut stock and 2-rivet handguard rate very good plus with a couple more moderate impact marks and some scattered
rear sight, and Type II barrel band. Included is a “U” marked 15-round blued magazine. A fine National Postal Meter carbine showing only a few post-WWII updates. (34B12463-8) {C&R} (1500/2000)
WINCHESTER SPECIAL ORDER MODEL 1894
serial #46493, 30 WCF, 26” nickel steel round lightweight rapid taper barrel with a half magazine and a good bore showing light pitting and oxidation with bright areas and strong rifling throughout. The “pencil” barrel and magazine of this 1898-made rifle retain about 90% original blue with some toning to gray-brown patina, scattered light handling marks and some small moderate dings along the underside of the barrel ahead of the takedown mechanism. The action has mostly toned to a pleasant gray-brown patina with light oxidation staining and some remnants of bright blue in the protected areas, the left rear with two added holes for a receiver sight. The other small parts retain some remnants of smoky case-hardening and the markings remain mostly strong. There do not appear to be any assembly numbers on the tangs or stock. The smooth walnut forend and shotgun buttstock rate very good plus to very fine showing some darkening from the years and worn finish with light dings and handling marks. The forend shows a little bit of subtle attractive grain figure and the proper hard rubber widows peak buttplate is intact and in very fine condition. The rifle is sighted with a semi buckhorn sporting rear sight and Lyman gold front. A nice antique 1894 with some desirable special order features. (34B11728-1632) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)
very good as cleaned with light handling marks and a 3” crack at the tip of forend, the wood slightly shy of the metal overall. rubber recoil pad has been installed, the steel heel of the original buttplate having been left in place and the saddle ring is intact. Original markings are softened overall, and the two-line address and caliber marking on the barrel are mostly faded away. The carbine is sighted with the proper carbine ladder rear and blade front. A solid refinished antique 1886. (34B12234-110) {ANTIQUE} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (1000/1500)
WINCHESTER MODEL 94 SADDLE RING CARBINE
serial #923775, 32 WS, 20” round nickel steel barrel with a full magazine and a bright very good plus bore with light frosting and strong rifling. The barrel and magazine of this 1920-made carbine retain about 85% original blue with thinning on high edges and light handling marks. The action and barrel bands have been polished to a bright gunmetal gray with dark spotting and noticeable striations along the sides. The trigger, lever, and hammer have toned to a dark gray patina with original blue in the protected areas and the loading gate retains strong blue. The plain walnut stocks rate very fine with somewhat worn finish, light dings and a minor drying crack at upper tang otherwise retaining very nice fit overall. The arm is fitted with period sling swivel eyes, all markings are strong and the saddle ring is present. The rifle is fitted with a rare Barringer patent platinum line conical rear sight and a tall Lyman bead front sight. The action is a bit stiff but seems to function normally. A very good example with a lot of character and a seldom seen period commercial rear sight, a variant of which was also tested on Springfield Trapdoor rifles. (34B12315-78) {C&R} (1000/1500)
SCARCE BRITISH COAST GUARD/CUSTOMS FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY TOWER
.66 cal, 4 1/2” barrel with an oxidized bore. These unique pistols were made specifically for the coast guard and customs service of the British Empire, featuring a short barrel and safety to aid with the challenging conditions of naval service. The first pattern was approved in 1822 with a second pattern introduced in 1831; the specific differences between these two patterns appear to remain elusive. This is a nice example which remains in the original flint, the metal surfaces taking on a silvery-pewter patina with scattered light oxidation staining and remnants of cleaned pinprick pitting, also showing some light scratching where flint was
“(Crown) / P” on the flat and with “(Broad Arrow) / BO” and “(Crown) / 9” on the right side. The brass hardware displays a pleasing goldenrod patina with light handling marks. All other markings remain mostly strong including “Tower” and the Royal Cypher of King George on lock and proofs along breech. A couple of small parts are replaced, perhaps the cock screw and certainly the buttcap screw, but this is relative unobtrusive, the swivel is missing but the mounting stud is present and the lock and other hardware fit remains quite nice. The underside of barrel and inside stock show matching assembly marks “XI”. The lock re mains strong and the sliding half-cock safety appears to function well. A rather seldom seen and desirable variant for the Brit martial collector. (33B12103-46) {ANTIQUE}
325. COLT NEW MODEL PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #PY353268, 357 Magnum, 8” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The bead blasted stainless steel surfaces rate excellent only showing a few scattered light handling marks along the barrel. The black rubber textured trips rate excellent and this gun is equipped with a square notch blade adjustable rear sight and an orange insert ramp front sight. Included is the factory plastic hardcase serialized to the gun, manual and cable lock. (2B12342-600) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
326. COLT NEW MODEL PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #PY333503, 357 Magnum, 4 1/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The bead blasted stainless steel surfaces rate excellent showing only perhaps a light handling mark. The black rubber textured grips rate excellent and this gun is equipped with a square notch blade adjustable rear sight and an orange insert ramp front sight. Included is the plastic factory hardcase serialized to the gun, manual paperwork and cable lock with keys. (2B12342-603) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
327.
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 657 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #ANE5061, 41 Magnum, 3” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel surfaces rate excellent only showing perhaps a light han dling mark or two. The smooth combat trigger and service trigger with hard chrome finish rate excellent and the smooth Goncalo Alves finger groove grips with speed loader cut rate excellent. This gun is equipped with a white outline square blade micro-adjus table rear sight and a red ramp front sight. Included is the factory box serialized to the gun, pa perwork and cleaning tools. (2B12342-308) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
328. EXCELLENT SMITH & WESSON
MODEL 29-2 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #N641582, 44 Magnum, 6” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent retaining 99% original nickel, only showing perhaps a light handling mark and a very light turn ring. All markings are crisp and the checkered Goncalo Alves grips with speedloader cutout rate near excellent with a few light handling marks. The serrated target trigger and target hammer both rate excellent still showing a couple light swirls of case hardened color with most having toned to gray. This gun is equipped with a white outline blade micro-adjustable rear sight and a red ramp front sight. An excellent example of these Model 292’s with lovely nickel finish. (2B12342-368) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
329. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 657-4 “MOUNTAIN GUN” DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #CCY3373, 41 Magnum, 4” barrel with a bright about excellent bore with remnants of very light frosting near the forcing cone. The stainless steel surfaces rate excellent showing a few light handling marks. The smooth finger groove Goncalo Alves grips with speed loader cutout rate excellent. This gun is equipped with a square notch blade micro-adjustable rear sight and a Baughman ramp front sight. Included is the factory plastic hardcase serialized to the gun, manual and as pair of rubber Hogue Monogrips. An tain Guns. (2B12342-306) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
330. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 686-5 “MOUNTAIN GUN” DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #CCM4449, 357 Magnum, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel surfaces rate excellent only showing a few light handling marks. The nicely figured finger groove hardwood grips rate excellent. This gun is equipped with a white outline blade micro-adjustable rear sight and a Baughman ramp front sight. Included is the factory plastic hardcase serialized to the gun, a pair of black rubber Hogue Monogrips, manual and paperwork. An excellent example of these Mountain Guns. (2B12342-297) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 19-7 PERFORMANCE CENTER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #KCP0075, 357 Magnum, 3” ported barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent retaining about 98% original deep blue finish with a couple scattered light handling marks. The checkered rosewood finger groover grips rate excellent and the hammer and smooth trigger with over travel stop rate excellent retaining some swirls of case hardened color. This gun is equipped with a black blade micro-adjustable rear sight and a single dot front sight. An excellent example of these Performance Center revolvers. (2B12342-241) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
332. SCARCE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 53-2 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #4K49271, 22 Remington Jet / 22 LR, 4” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent retaining about 99% original blue with perhaps a couple light handling marks. The checkered wooden grips with speedloader cutout rate excellent with a couple light handling marks. The serrated trigger and hammer with selector on the hammer nose rate excellent retaining nice swirls of case-hardened colors. This gun is equipped with a black blade micro-adjustable rear sight and a Baughman ramp front sight. Included is the factory box serialized to the gun, and the 22 LR inserts. An excellent example with desirable and lower production 4” barrel. (2B12342-708) {C&R} (1500/2000)
EXCELLENT SMITH & WESSON MODEL 53-2 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial # 4K48936, 22 Remington Jet / 22 LR, 8 3/8” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent retaining about 99% original blue with perhaps a light handling mark. The checkered Goncalo Alves grips with speedloader cutout rate excellent. The hammer with selector on hammer nose and serrated trigger both rate excellent retaining nice case-hardened colors. This gun is equipped with a black blade micro-adjustable rear sight and a Baughman ramp front sight. Included is the factory box serialized to the gun, cleaning kit, extra cylinder, and the inserts. An excellent example of (1500/2000)
334. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY V-16 LONG SLIDE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #N406211, 45 ACP, 6” ported barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel surfaces rate excellent only showing a few scattered light handling marks. The checkered hardwood grips rate excellent and this gun is equipped with a factory square notch adjustable rear sight assembly and a Patridge front sight. Included is the factory plastic hardcase, three magazines with only one being factory marked, and a manual. An excellent example overall. (2B12290-26) {
335. COLT GOLD CUP ELITE NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #228GCE40, 40 S&W, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent with the slide retaining about 98-99% original blue with a couple very light handling marks and the remaining stainless steel surfaces rate excellent. The smooth hardwood grip panels rate very good plus with the left side panel having a 1 1/4" crack from the top of the panel to the gold medallion. This gun is equipped with a Colt Accro square notch adjustable rear sight and a Patridge front sight. Included is a single factory magazine. An excellent Gold Cup National Match pistol in .40 S&W in which they reportedly only made 250. (2B12342446) {MODERN} (15
336. COLT GOLD CUP SUPER ELITE NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
cellent with the slide retaining about 98-99% original blue with perhaps a light handling mark and the remaining bright stainless finished surfaces rate ex cellent. The smooth hardwood grip panels with Colt medallions rate excellent with perhaps a scattered light handling mark or two. This gun is equipped with an Elliason square notch adjustable rear sight assembly and a Patridge front sight. Included is the factory box serialized to the gun, a single factory magazine, manual and paperwork. An excellent example of these Gold MODERN} (2000/3000)
337. FN FIVE-SEVEN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #386352655, 5.7X28mm, 4 5/8” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces and black polymer frame both rate excellent appearing about as-new. This gun is equipped with an LPA square notch adjustable rear sight with two white dots, a single dot Patridge-style front sight, and a Steiner flashlight with green dot that functions. Included is the plastic hardcase serialized to the gun, three what appear to be factory 20-round magazines, manual, paperwork, and cable lock with keys. An excellent FN Five-Seven overall. (2B12342-428) {MODERN} (700/900)
338. RARE COLT GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH ELITE IX SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #IX409, 9mm, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent with the slide retaining about 99% original blue only showing perhaps a light handling mark and the remaining stainless steel surfaces rate excellent. The smooth wooden grip panels with Colt medallions rate excellent and this gun is equipped with a Elliason square notch adjustable rear sight and a Patridge front sight. Included is a single factory magazine. An excellent example of these Gold Cup National Match pistols. (2B12342-448) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
FREEDOM ARMS FIELD GRADE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #DF1083, 454 Casull, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The satin stainless steel surfaces rate excellent only showing perhaps a few scattered light handling marks. The black checkered Pachmayr Presentation grips rate excellent and this gun is equipped with a white outline square notch blade adjustable rear sight and a serrated black blade front sight. A nice example of these Freedom Arms revolvers chambered in the powerhouse 454 Casull cartridge. (2B12342(1200/1800)
340. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 625-5 CLASSIC DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #SDS0328, 45 Colt, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel surfaces rate excellent only showing perhaps a light handling mark and the pebbled black rubber Hogue Monogrips rate excellent. The smooth combat trigger and semi-target hammer with hard chrome finish both rate excellent and this gun is equipped with a black blade microadjustable rear sight and a serrated ramp front sight. Included is the factory box serialized to the gun and paperwork. An excellent example of these “stocking dealer special” revolvers of-which they only made 1,550. (2B12342-369) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
341. COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL DOUBLE ACTION PISTOL
serial #GDA01152, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate about very good to excellent only showing some scattered light surface scratches and light handling marks. The checkered grip panels rate excellent only showing a light handling mark or two and this gun is equipped with three dot sights. Included is the factory plastic hardcase serialized to the gun, manual, cable lock with keys and a single factory magazine. (2B12342-408) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
342. COLT GOLD CUP ELITE NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #GCE0469, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with a bright excel lent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent with the slide retaining about 99% original blue with perhaps a light handling mark and the remaining stainless steel surfaces rating excellent. The smooth hardwood grip panels with gold Colt medallions rate excellent and this gun is equipped with an Elliason square notch adjustable rear sight assembly and a Patridge-style front sight. Included is a single factory magazine. An excellent example of these Gold Cup Elite pistols. (2B12342-445) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
343. L.A.R. GRIZZLY MARK I SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #A002444, 45 Win Mag, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent with the slide retaining about 98% original black satin finish with a couple scattered light handling marks a couple spots of light high edge wear and the remaining satin stainless surfaces rating excellent. The checkered synthetic grip panels rate excellent and this gun is equipped with a white outline square notch adjustable rear sight assembly and an orange blade front sight. Included is the factory box serialized to the gun, a single factory magazine and a manual. (2B12342-398) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 629-2 DOUBLE ACTION
serial #BDW3977, 44 Magnum, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The satin stainless steel surfaces rate excellent only showing a couple very light scattered marks on the bottom of the trigger guard, a turn ring and perhaps an additional light handling mark. The black rubber checkered Pachmayr “Gripper” grips rate excellent. The smooth combat trigger and hammer with hard chrome finish rate excellent and this gun is equipped with a black blade micro-adjus table rear sight and a serrated ramp front sight that has some slight vertical play. A nice example overall. (2B12342-295) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
345. COLT NEW MODEL PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #PB002148, 357 Magnum, 6” fully ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent retaining about 99% original blue with perhaps a light handling mark. The diamond checkered unmarked reproduction roper-style walnut stocks featuring a finger ribbon on both panels and a palm swell on the right panel rate excellent with a light handling mark or two. This gun is equipped with an El liason square notch adjustable rear sight assembly and an orange ramp front sight. Included is the factory plastic hardcase serialized to the gun, extra pair of smooth wooden grips, manual and paperwork. (2B12342639) {MODERN}
DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #PB022512, 357 Magnum, 3” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent retaining about 99% original blue only showing perhaps a light handling mark. The checkered wooden combat grip panels with gold Colt medallions rate excellent and this gun is equipped with a Wilson Combat u-notch adjustable rear sight assembly and a single green fiberoptic front sight. Included is the factory plastic hardcase serialized to the gun, manual, paperwork and cable lock with keys. (2B12342-633) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
347. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 24-3 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #AEM8099, 44 Special, 3” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent retaining about 98% original blue with some scattered light operational wear and perhaps an additional light handling mark. The smooth finger groove Goncalo Alves grips with speed loader cut rate excellent with just a couple light handling marks. The smooth combat trigger and hammer both rate excellent with some swirls of case-hardened color with the remaining surfaces toning to gray. This gun is equipped with a white outline blade micro-adjustable rear sight and a red ramp front sight. Included is the factory box serialized to the gun and a cleaning kit. (2B12342-341) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
348. SIG SAUER P220 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL IN 38 SUPER AUTO
serial #G231603, 38 Super Auto, 4 3/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This 1994proofed West German-manufactured pistol remains in excellent condition showing little if any use. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original black Nitron and anodized finishes. This gun is equipped with white Von Stavenhagen sights and appears to function well mechanically. Included is a factory plastic hardcase, two factory magazines and a manual. An excellent P220 in a seldom MODERN} (1200/1800)
349. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 25-2 MODEL OF 1950 DOUBLE ACTION
REVOLVER
39607, 45 ACP, 6 1/2" pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent retaining about 98-99% original blue with perhaps a couple scattered light handling marks and a light turn ring. The checkered Goncalo Alves grips with speedloader cutout rate very good plus with some scattered light handling marks and the serrated target trigger and target hammer both retain some nice swirls of vibrant case-hardened color. This gun is equipped with a black blade micro-adjustable rear sight and a serrated ramp Patridge-style front sight. (1000/1500)
serial #1704466, 45 ACP, 6” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent appearing about as-new retaining 99% original matte black finish. The smooth grip panels rate excellent with perhaps a light handling mark or two and this gun is equipped with a factory square notch adjustable rear sight assembly with two-dot tritium night sights that glow mildly and a single green fiberoptic Patridge-style front sight. Included is a single factory 8-round magazine. An excellent Dan Wes son Bruin. (2B12342-474) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
351. ENGRAVED DAN WESSON HEIRLOOM SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #H22044, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces rate excellent retaining about 98-99% original “midnight bronze” finish with perhaps a scattered light handling mark or two featuring loose scroll engraving with a punch-dot style background. The smooth grip panels rate ex cellent and this gun is equipped with a u-notch rear sight assembly and a Patridge-style front sight. Included is the factory plastic hardcase serialized to the gun, a single factory magazine and a manual. (2B12342-475) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 645 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #TAK0002, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel and alloy surfaces rate excellent only showing perhaps a scattered light handling mark or two. This gun is equipped with a serrated red ramp front sight and a square notch white outline rear sight. The black checkered Nylon grips rate excellent and included is the factory box serialized to the gun, two factory 8-round magazines, cleaning kit, manual and paperwork. An excellent example of an extremely low number Smith & Wesson. (2B11730-982) (1200/1800)
LOW NUMBER PRE-PRODUCTION YPE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 5906 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #AIP0001, 9mm, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel surfaces rate excellent showing perhaps a light handling mark and the Xenoy wraparound grips rate ex cellent. This interesting gun is equipped with a square notch adjustable rear sight assembly and a single dot ramp Patridge-style front sight. Included is the factory box serialized to the gun, two factory 14-round magazines, manual, paperwork and a cleaning kit. A lovely example of these rare pre-production prototype 5906 pistols. (2B11730-976) {MODERN} [Peter DeRose Collection] (1500/2000)
354. COLT COMBAT ELITE COMMANDER MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #CD000428, 45 ACP, 4 1/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel and matte black surfaces rate excellent only showing perhaps a scattered light handling mark or two. The double diamond checkered rosewood grip panels with gold Colt medallions rate excellent and this gun is equipped with three-dot tritium night sights that glow. Included is the factory plastic hardcase serialized to the gun, one Wilson Combat 8-round magazine, one factory 8-round magazine, manual, paperwork and cable lock with keys. An excellent Combat Elite overall. (2B12342-464) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
355. HECKLER & KOCH VP70Z SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #93185, 9x21, 4 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 97-98% original gray Parkerized finish with a couple spots of light high edge wear and some scattered spots of light oxidation. The polymer frame rates excellent and this gun is equipped with the distinctive trench-style sights. The barrel is matched to the slide and included is a factory box, two unmarked magazines, a manual and a test target that is serialized to the gun. An excellent example overall. (2B12342-595) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
356. COLT GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH COMMANDER CUSTOM EDITION SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #GCC0056, 45 ACP, 4 1/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel and satin stainless surfaces of this 1990-manufactured gun rate excellent only showing a scattered light handling mark or two. The smooth hardwood grip panels with silver Colt medallions rate excellent only showing a tiny chip at the bottom screw on the left grip panel. This gun is equipped with an Elliason square notch adjustable rear sight assembly and a Patridge front sight. Included is the factory box serialized to the gun, though interestingly the box is marked “5-Inch Barrel” while the rest of the information is correct. Also included is a single factory 8-round magazine, manual and paperwork. An excellent example of these Gold Cup (1200/1800)
retain about 98-99% original matte blue with a couple scattered light handling marks, and the silver finished frame is in excel dition with perhaps a light handling mark or two and is lightly detailed with fine line bordering and fine matting along top and lever. The triggerguard rates excellent reading “SUPER” along the bottom and the trigger retains nearly all its gold finish. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock and forend are in about excellent condition only showing a few small scattered dings and light handling marks. This shotgun has a 14 1/4" length of pull to the black rubber recoil pad with Beretta logo that rates very good plus with a section of light wear. The shotgun locks up tight and onface with the lever coming to rest right of center, features a non-automatic safety and is sighted with a white bead front sight and a small silver bead midrib and appears to function well mechanically. Included are a pair of Mobilchokes with one being marked “Light Full” and one being marked “Modified”. A nice Italian sporting double. (2B12293-81) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
358. COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #23002, 41 Colt, 2 1/2” barrel with a mostly bright very fine bore showing some light pinprick pitting and oxidation with otherwise crisp rifling. This lovely 1880-manufactured revolver shows light use and retains about 90% original nickel, most of the loss to scattered high edge flaking, light oxidation stains and handling marks, the nickel taking on an honest slightly dulled appearance. There are remnants of original fire blue on the rear of the hammer and trigger while the face and spur are gray and the bright sides of the hammer show light staining. The checkered hard rubber factory grips feature a Rampant Colt and rate very good plus with light handling marks. Neither panel is numbered but fit the frame perfectly. The gun features a half-moon front sight, fixed rear sight, and it appears to function well mechanically. The triggerguard strap and backstrap are numbered to the gun although the middle numbers on the backstrap are struck so lightly they are not visible. The patent dates are crisp, the cylinder has only the number “2” on it, and the etched panel on the barrel remains strong. A fine short-barreled Thunderer. (8B12432-15) {ANTIQUE} [N.R.A. Firearms For Freedom] (1000/1500)
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
serial #245974, 32-20 W.C.F., 4 3/4” barrel with an oxidized and pitted bore showing strong rifling throughout. This 1903-made revolver has toned to an even antique brown patina with scattered pitting and handling marks. The un-numbered checkered hard rubber grips feature a Rampant Colt, they rate about good showing light to moderate diamond point wear and handling marks. They are likely replacements as the fit is slightly proud in areas. This gun has standard Single Action Army features, the loading gate is assembly numbered to the gun, the cylinder and barrel are not numbered although the straps are correctly serial numbered to the gun, and it appears to function mechanically. While the action is crisp both the quarter and half cock notches will need attention. The two-line, three patent dates and the Rampant Colt in a circle remain crisp and a small ampersand rework mark is present on the front of the cylinder. A nice turn-of-the-century Single Action showing honest use. (8B12432-16) {C&R} [N.R.A. Firearms For Freedom] (1000/1500)
REVOLVER
serial #6778NF, 357 Magnum, 5 1/2” barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely 1970-manufactured New Frontier appears to remain as-new. It retains 99% original Royal blue finish with minor edge wear while the frame retains beautiful swirls of case-hardened colors. The smooth walnut factory grips feature silver Rampant Colt medallions, they are numbered to the gun, and rate about very good with a dent in each panel. This gun features a serrated ramp front sight, Colt Accro adjustable rear sight, the straps and cylinder are numbered to the gun, the loading gate is assembly numbered to the gun, and it appears to function well mechanically. Included is a mismatched Colt Second Generation Single Action Army box with stage coach scene, SAA manual, and paperwork. The box rates about good, there is light peeling of the cover photo and the interior has been altered for ammunition storage. Only 794 were made in this caliber with this barrel length making it the third most common example. A beautiful gun for your collection. (8B12432-4) {C&R} [N.R.A. Firearms For Freedom] (1500/2000)
International Corp. import mark. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock rates very good plus with some areas of lightly flaking original varnish and scattered light dings. The stock features a rather squared-off left-side cheekpiece, sling swivels, original grooved black plastic buttplate with white line and some subtle attractive grain figure throughout the right side of butt. The rifle is sighted with a generous plain blade front sight on ramp and the action is fitted with a set of Sako rings which hold a Redfield 4X riflescope in fine condition with duplex reticle and slightly discolored but serviceable optics. A nice example of these desirable Finnish lever action sporting rifles. (13B12495-1) {C&R} (1200/1800)
surfaces retain about 97% original Parkerized finish showing some scattered light handling marks and mild operational wear. The black polymer handguards, buttstock and pistolgrip are excellent showing just a few sparse handling marks. All markings remain crisp and clear and the rifle includes one MWG 5-round magazine, three aftermarket high-capacity steel magazines and a Chinese 3X20 scope. This is a desirable low-production Colt Sporter made in the early 1990s for the ubiquitous 7.62x39 cartridge. (13C12476-11) {MODERN} (1800/2200)
The action retains generous smoky case-hardening mixing with gray-brown patina and showing some wisps of subtle colors. The breechblock is polished bright and the action markings remain strong. The checkered walnut forend rates very good as refinished and showing a thin 2” crack along the left edge. The forend has been modified with a mounting point for a palm rest. The buttstock is also customized featuring a very wide butt and tall left-side cheekpiece. The stock is in similar condition as the forend with some thin cracks around the wrist. The stock is fitted with a somewhat ill-fitting heavy steel buttplate and the stock exhibits slight play. There is no rear sight seat and the rifle is sighted with a short-range Vernier tang sight with target globe front with plain bead on post insert. (13B12354-27) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
near excellent condition as cleaned with a few remnants of older abrasions and some synthetic filler atop the handguard rivets. stock appears entirely unmarked and the handguard is “OI” marked. The receiver and barrel markings are intact and clear, the receiver “S.G.” marked below the woodline, and the parts show contractor markings from Inland, Saginaw, and Winchester. The carbine features a stamped adjustable rear sight showing some added detents for the slider, a round bolt, rotary safety, and a Type II barrel band. The carbine appears to function well mechanically, and included is a “K.I” marked 15-round magazine, oiler, and canvas sling showing areas of fraying. A solid M1 carbine from one of the scarcer manufacturers. (14B12463-7) {C&R} (1200/1800)
pears to be an older softened abrasion beneath the finish. The pistolgrip walnut stock and handguard are in very good plus condition, the stock lightly cleaned, with some scattered light dings and minor divot most prominently on the handguards, and the stock is stamped with a strong “P” inside the pistolgrip with “17” marked in ink on the bottom of the grip. The receiver markings remain crisp, the barrel markings light but still legible, the receiver leg is electro-pencil marked “TE / 8-65”, the operating rod is Remington-made and NM-marked, and the remaining parts show Springfield Armory drawing numbers. The rifle retains the standard open sights with T105 rear sight drums, a milled triggerguard, and a 2-slot gas cylinder screw. A nicely refurbished International Harvester. (14B12468-3) {C&R} (1000/1500)
staining, the gas cylinder toned to a similar light gray, and the bottom metal, bolt, and operating rod retain about 95% gray-green Parkerized finish, darker on the operating rod. The pistolgrip walnut stock and handguards are in very good condition as lightly cleaned long ago with some tight cracks at the rear sling swivel and the front of the floorplate, a repaired 1 1/2” crack in the forward handguard, and some scattered light dings and handling marks. The stock appears entirely unmarked. The receiver and barrel markings remain crisp and the parts show IHC drawing numbers. The rifle retains the standard open sights with T105 rear sight drums, a stamped triggerguard, and 2-slot gas cylinder screw. A wellseasoned International Harvester for the Garand collector. (14B12286-4) {C&R} (1200/1800)
of well-
executed period honing. This scarce shotgun was manufactured in 1941 and retains about 95% original blue showing scattered small dings and handling marks with silvering at the rear of the receiver and scattered fine oxidation staining along the barrel. The smooth walnut stocks rate very good plus showing light dings and handling marks with excellent fit and the original hard rubber buttplate remaining intact. The gun retains its original front sight blade, all markings remain crisp, and it appears to function well mechanically. The Model 40 was a short-lived attempt by Winchester to enter the burgeoning semi-auto shotgun market which was mostly dominated by various Browning patent designs; it was ultimately produced from only 1940-41, with the majority of the 12,000 manufactured units being recalled due to various design flaws surrounding its long recoil action. This example bears an inscription reading “PRESENTED TO / HON. JOHN A. DEVANY, JR / RETIRING PRESIDENT / BRONX FRIENDS OF ERIN / APRIL 19, 1941”. John Devany, Jr. was born in 1899 and served in the US Army in WWI, later serving as District Assemblyman for the Bronx’s 8th District under Mayor LaGuardia from 1930-1944 and later running for U.S. Representative for New York’s 25th district. The Bronx Friends of Erin was an Irish-American fundraising group primarily focused on organizing and fundraising for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and supporting Irish-American politicians, and Devany’s position as President was no doubt an important factor in his political successes and a sign of his successful service of constituency. A scarce and interesting shotgun for the Winchester collector. (26C11728-1302) {C&R} (1000/1500)
light wear and areas toning lightly to brown, and the expected light handling marks. The pistolgrip walnut stock and handguards are in very good plus condition as likely lightly arsenal cleaned with scattered softened light dings and handling marks and a pair of tight, non-flexing cracks in the rear of the handguard, and the stock is marked with a light 1/2” DOD acceptance stamp, strong circled “P”, and another “P” below it. The receiver and barrel markings remain crisp, the receiver leg lightly electro-pencil marked “BA4 / 9-65”, and the parts show correct HRA drawing numbers. The rifle retains the standard open sights with T105 rear sight drums, a stamped triggerguard, and a 2-slot gas cylinder screw. A solid M1 from a desirable maker. (14B12468-5) {C&R} (1200/1800)
manufactured shotgun retain about 98% original blue showing a light scratch and mild operational silvering on the right-side receiver and barrel with a few other mild handling marks. The checkered capped pistolgrip Monte Carlo stock and beavertail forend remain in excellent condition with a few light handling marks and handsome grain figure throughout, particularly on the forend; length of pull is 14 1/2" to the ventilated Winchester recoil pad. The gun is sighted with two steel beads and remains otherwise unmolested, and it shows two offset Winchester proofs on the barrel and receiver with these and all other markings remaining crisp. The action appears to function well mechanically. A nice Model 12. (26B12395-1) {C&R} (700/900)
riser, and textured right-hand polymer grip are all made from gray swirl polymer and remain in excellent condition; the forend can be positioned anywhere along the belly and the adjustable buttstock allows for adjusting the height of the cheekpiece and length of pull. It retains its original twostage factory trigger which offers a light crisp pull, and it is currently equipped with a factory AR50 Junior compression tank. It is sighted with a fully adjustable factory diopter sight at the rear and a target globe front with aperture insert. All markings are crisp and this remains a fine example of these high-quality precision airguns, among the first in their class to offer firearm-caliber precision. (26B12363-3) {NON-GUN} (800/1200)
BERETTA 1301 TACTICAL MARINE
58881, 12 ga, 18 1/2" Optima Bore HP-choked barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% Marinecoat finish showing a few light handling marks on the barrel and the bolt retains all of its black finish. The checkered black synthetic stocks remain excellent with a few light handling marks and factory recoil pad intact, the default 13 1/2” lengthof-pull can be extended with the included shims and stock extender. This shotgun features Beretta’s BLINK recoil system, oversized charging handle and bolt release, and a section of Picatinny rail for mounting additional optics. It is sighted with an adjustable ghost-ring rear and raised protected post front and appears to function well mechanically. Included is the factory plastic hardcase, choke wrench, aforementioned shims and extender, and fastening hardware. An excellent example of these high-end tactical shotguns. (26B12344-20) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #45684, 357 Magnum, 6” ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore showing some negligible fouling on a few lands and crisp rifling. This Python was manufactured in 1965 and has seen honest use, retaining about 85-90% original Royal blue with scattered high edge wear and light handling marks, small spot of oxidation staining along the left side of the barrel and triggerguard and backstrap toning to medium gray patina. The hammer retains a generous amount of original blue with the serrations toned gray and the checkered walnut grips with Rampant Colt medallions are unnumbered and rate good plus to very good showing moderate handling marks and softening throughout with some discoloration and tarnish on the medallions. The revolver retains its original Accro rear sight and serrated ramp front, the numbered parts appear to be matching, and all markings remain crisp. The gun appears to function well mechanically with sound timing and excellent lockup. A slightly salty Python for the upstart (1200/1800)
serial #DG545268E, 12 ga, 24” ported barrel with stepped ventilated rib and a bright excellent bore choked improved modified. T barrel retains about 98% original blue showing scattered tiny handling marks and one more noticeable scratch on the belly ahead of the forend. The receiver and small parts retain all of their satin coin finish and show standard foliate scroll engraving with diamond motifs on the flats, and the trigger retains all of its gold wash. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock and beavertail forend remain in excellent overall condition showing a few minor dings and displaying lovely feathercrotch figuring throughout, and length of pull is 14 1/2" to the oversized factory recoil pad. The gun is sighted with two white beads, the factory non-automatic safety has been pinned for the single-barrel configuration, and the action appears to function well mechanically, locking tight on-face with robust ejector. Included is its handsome Winchester Diamond Grade luggage case, manual and paperwork, Winchester cleaning pouches, choke wrench, and the following WinChokes: Extra Full, Modified, and Improved Modified. A very handsome example of these quality trap guns. (26B12426-2) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
serial #SP25800, 223 Rem, 20” “C MP”-marked pencil barrel with a bright excellent chrome-lined bore. This rifle was manufactured in 1973 and retains about original 98% gray phosphate finishes showing mild silvering and handling marks with the dustcover showing very fine oxidation staining. It retains its original black polymer ventilated triangular handguard, checkered pistolgrip with lanyard loop, and trapdoor buttstock which remain in excellent overall condition with a bit more wear on the pistolgrip. It is properly devoid of a forward assist, retains its A1 flash hider, bayonet lug, and carry handle, and the original open sights remain intact. The upper receiver and bolt show proper Colt forge and “C” markings with these and all other remaining crisp. The gun appears to function well mechanically and included is a single 20-round Colt factory magazine. An excellent example of these early ARpattern rifles which now enjoys Curio & Relic status. (26B12315-64) {C&R} (1000/1500)
lished with lovely foliate patterns and the lockplates show detailed nature scenes featuring a Kodiak bear on the left and a bison on the right. The checkered halfstock rates excellent showing a few small tool marks around the barrel wedge and features a brass oval monogram plate in the toe line and left-side cheekpiece. The rifle is sighted with a ramp mounted brass bead front sight, a pair of folding adjustable rear sights, and a Vernier-style tang sight. The rifle features two sling swivel studs and includes a brass tipped brown synthetic ram rod. The locks seem to function well mechanically. An excellent percussion double rifle perfect for taking big game. (40B12431-56) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
sirable Marlin carbines. Rifle appears to function properly. (35B12067-17) {C&R}
ening in the protected areas. The lever screw head shows moderate slot wear. The smooth walnut buttstock and schnabel forend with horn tip insert rate very good showing some scattered old dings, light abrasions and the buttstock with a number of thin lengthy cracks down the wrist as is so often seen. The buttstock retains generous original varnish and is equipped with crescent steel buttplate. The barrel is matching the frame and the rifle is sighted with sporting rear sight that shows some damage around the notch and German silver blade front sight. The action will require some mechanical attention as the lever tension is weak and the lever hangs, the hammer otherwise seems to function normally. A very good Marlin Ballard in a desirable chambering likely worthy of a little restoration work. (13B12067-23) {ANTIQUE} (700/900)
pattern its full-length, primarily visible under bright light as it has toned and darkened somewhat from the years, with remnan some of very light oxidation near the muzzle. The heavy iron frame is now primarily a pleasing untouched smooth plum brown patina with tight English scroll on both of the frame flats left and right in about 40% coverage, the right flat with some very lovely vibrant case-hardened colors in the area beneath the pivoting ''hammer'', perhaps 30% of it remaining, the balance a lovely untouched patina. The top cover of the tap-action shows light open flowing scroll as does the bow of the triggerguard. The arm features a very nice shagreen-covered heavy iron butt reservoir, the front collar a plum patina showing light tool marks overall. The shagreen remains very nice overall showing a few spots of light drying which have subsequently crackled or flaked, but the seam is very good along the bottom, only a small 4'' section separating along the toeline, with separation of the seam around the periphery of the butt, with the covering remaining adhered, a 1'' flake missing at the toe and a smaller spot on the butt near the heel. The arm features a left side loop which allows access to the pivoting breech and a right side ''safety'' cutoff loop which will preclude the plunger from operating, so no air is released from the reservoir. The mechanism seems to function properly as-designed and there is a more modern leather seal present between the frame and the butt reservoir. The arm takes down into three portions, barrel, reservoir and the frame itself, and was likely originally cased with a pump and other necessities. The arm is sighted with a standing v-notch rear sight and fine silver blade front. A very attractive British butt reservoir air rifle. (13B12441-2) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
French sunken rib and large silver front bead sight. The action and sideplates are a pleasant silvery French gray showing some light handling marks and freckling with a little toning to brown along bottom. The screw heads show light slot wear and the action shows lovely embellishments with light filigree scrollwork and large floral motifs. The left plate is marked “VERNEY-CARRON” while the right bears “ST ETIENNE” and the top lever has the “HELICOBLOC / VERCAR” moniker. The triggers retain wisps of case-hardened colors and the guard retains about 60% bright blue with light flaking to gray-brown patina and bearing a fine gold-inlaid monogram “AT”. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend rate near excellent showing a few lightly chipped points and some small old flakes behind upper tang. The flat point checkering with neatly mullered borders remains quite fine, the forend exhibits a hint of play and the buttstock fit is excellent. Length-of-pull to the grooved black Bakelite buttplate is 14 1/4” with drops of 1 1/2” and 2 1/2” while cast appears to be perhaps off just a bit. Weight is 6 lbs. 8 1/2 oz. and the arm features sling swivels, double triggers, extractor and non-automatic safety. Barrels lock-up well via dual under-bites and hidden third fastener exhibiting the slightest side-to-side play and the action seems to function normally. A nice double from a good quality French maker. (13B12121-39) {C&R} (700/900)
PISTOL BY STEYR WITH BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA UNIT MARKING
serial #1494, 8mm Roth, 5” barrel with a mostly bright good bore showing light oxidation in the grooves and a few heavier pits around the muzzle and crown. This 1909 accept ance-dated pistol was updated with the disconnector and retains about 95% arsenal-refurbished rust blue showing some mild high edge wear and a little mild oxidation along some of the high edges and grip straps. The trigger and interior of the slide remain bright and all markings are strong. The grooved walnut grips rate very fine showing some light dings and slight warping along the left panel. The grip escutcheon shows unit marking “3 BHR / 49” indicating the Bosnia-Herzegovina Infantry Regiment No. 3, gun 49. The serialized parts are matching and the action seems to function normally. See the original stripper clip and assorted ammunition lots available in our Timed Auction. A nice example with a desirable unit marking. (13B12342-585) {C&R} (80
382. JAPANESE TYPE 14 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL BY NAGOYA TORIIMATSU
JAPANESE TYPE 14 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL BY NAGOYA KOKUBUNJI WITH HOLSTER
serial #30976, 8mm Nambu, 4 1/2” barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a little oxidation speckling and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this May 1937 date-coded pistol retain about 75% original blue with scattered areas toning to a mild gray-brown patina under bright light along with some light freckling and scattered pinprick pitting. The bolt remains mostly bright, the other small parts retain generous straw color and all markings are strong. The grooved hardwood grips are pencil-numbered to the gun and rate very good showing added varnish and light dings. The bolt knob is mismatched numbered “961”, the firing pin and its extension are unnumbered and the other numbered parts are matching. An original rubberized canvas clamshell holster is included which rates very fine showing some loss of the leather edges and leather covering on the closure strap and the leather hinge piece has been very neatly repaired. (13B12235-23) {C&R} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (700/900)
serial #66471, 8mm Nambu, 4 1/2” barrel with a bright very fine bore showing some scattered light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this January 1945 date-coded second series pistol retain perhaps 75% thin original blue with areas toning to gunmetal, some scattered light dings and rough machining marks typical of late production. The right grip screw shows some mild damage and all markings remain strong. The smooth “slab” hardwood grips are stamp-num bered to the gun and rate very fine with some light dings and handling marks, more noticeable along the left panel. The firing pin and its extension are un-numbered, one original correct-style magazine numbered “461” is in cluded and the remaining numbered parts are matching. Also included is an original leather-trimmed rubberized canvas clamshell holster with leather strap in very fine condition showing some light handling marks and light edge wear. The holster contains a repaired extra firing pin and a cleaning rod that is a medium gunmetal patina. A fine late-war rig. (13B12235-26) {C&R} [Robert Beckmann Collection]
383. GERMAN P.640(B) SEMI-AUTO PISTOL BY FABRIQUE NATIONALE
serial #469b, 9mm, 4 5/8” barrel with a bright near excellent bore. This late war fixed sight variant pistol shows full serial number on slide “31469b” and the metal surfaces retain about 90% original rough blue showing mild high edge wear and gripstraps thinning somewhat to gray. The barrel remains mostly bright and the markings are mostly strong showing proper “(Eagle) / WaA140” Waffenamts and eagle firing proofs. The original checkered dark brown Bakelite grips rate very fine left and very good plus right showing some light dings and a small crack at the base of the right panel. The serialized parts are matching and the pistol includes one original magazine and a black leather flap holster for a P.38 showing “cey 4” code and rating very good with high edge wear and crackling. A very good German occupation High Power.p.640 (13B12235-19) {C&R} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (800/1200)
serial #3731k, 9mm, 5” barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this “byf / 43” coded pistol retain about 92% original blue with some high edge wear and frontstrap thinning slightly to gray. All markings remain crisp and clear showing proper eagle firing proofs and “(Eagle) / 135” Waffenamts. The groove reddish brown phenolic resin grips rate excellent with a few tiny handling marks. The serialized parts are matching and the pistol includes two proper “(Eagle) / 135” magazines. A black leather flap holster is also included showing “jwa / 4” code and rates fair with tended closure strap, scattered small tears and moderate flaking along some of the high edges. (13B12235-38) {C&R} [Robert Beckmann Collection] (800/1200)
385.
serial #905g, 9mm, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this “svw / 45” French-occupation “gray ghost” pistol retain about 97% original dark gray phosphate finish showing a bit of high edge wear and some light handling marks mostly along the distinctive grooved metal grips. All markings remain strong showing “(Eagle) / WaA135” Waffenamts and French inspection star stamps. All serialized parts are matching and an original jvd-coded magazine is included. An excellent example for the martial collector. (13B12386-21) {C&R} (700/900)
GERMAN P.38 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL BY MAUSER
serial #3152w, 9mm, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this “byf / 44” coded pistol retain about 95% original blue showing some mild high edge wear and frontstrap toning slightly to gray. All markings remain intact and strong showing proper eagle firing proofs and “(Eagle) / WaA135” Waffenamts. The grooved reddish brown phenolic resin grips rate near excellent showing a few light dings and a hairline crack at the right heel. All se rialized parts are matching and one original “(Eagle) / 359” magazine is included. (13B12386-33) {C&R} (700/900)
showing with some generous colors in the protected areas. The action is finely matted in full coverage, the bolt remains mostly bright and the bolt release retains flashes of fire blue. The checkered round knob pistolgrip walnut buttstock with schnabel forend tip and left-side cheekpiece rates very good plus as lightly cleaned and refinished showing some scattered light dings, small flake along right edge against magazine and a thin synthetic repair along left edge. The stock is fitted with a solid red rubber Ruger pad providing a 13 7/8” length-of-pull. The rifle is fitted with more modern sling swivel stud along toe line and affixed to the underside barrel, modern replacement standing 100-meter u-notch rear sight with flip-up 200 leaf and a modified large silver bead front. The action with double set triggers seems to function normally. (13B12493-6) {C&R} (700/900)
388. WALTHER PP RIMFIRE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #9868 91, 22 LR, 3 7/8” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this pre-war pistol retain about 90% original bright blue showing some scattered edge wear, areas toning to a deep gray-brown patina and some small areas of light pinprick pitting along the left side of the slide. The extractor and 60-degree safety show fine restored fire blue and the markings are strong showing “(Crown) / N” commercial proofs. The inside of the slide is properly scratch-numbered matching the frame and the original checkered black synthetic grips rate very fine with some light dings and very slight warping along some edges. One original magazine with black finger extension is included and the action seems to function well me chanically. (13B11728-255) {C&R}
389. WALTHER PP SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #915443, 32 ACP, 3 7/8” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 90-degree safety pistol retain about 90% mostly original bright blue showing some high edge wear and some oxidation mostly along the left side of the slide that been lightly touched-up. The extractor and safety retain fine fire blue and all markings are strong showing “(Crown) / N” commercial proofs. There is also a name very lightly scratched along either side of the slide that appears to be “F.D.Tootell”. The original black checkered synthetic grips rate very fine right and very good left with a thin crack forming along its front edge and a small abrasion at the bottom. The slide is properly scratch-numbered matching the frame and one magazine is included, its black plastic finger extension being a later replacement. (13B11728-630) {C&R} (700/900)
390. WALTHER PP AC-CODED SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #386977p, 32 ACP, 3 7/8” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This late production pistol shows no proofs and the ac-coded slide is mismatched but quite closely numbered “386423”, as is commonly seen on this variant. The gun is still equipped with the loaded chamber indicator. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original dull blue with scat tered high edge wear and handling marks. The original black checkered Bakelite grips rate excellent left and very good plus right, the right panel with a small moderately scuffed area in the center. One original flush base magazine is included. (13B11728-838) {C&R} (700/900)
391. ENGRAVED SAVAGE MODEL 1907 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #2398B, 380 ACP, 4 1/4” barrel with a good bore showing light pitting and oxidation with gen erally strong rifling throughout. This pistol shows light period engraving featuring wide flowing foliate em bellishments with finely stippled background shading and added gold fill. The metal surfaces retain about 60% original bright blue with the balance toning to a deep gray-brown patina and showing some scattered light dings and pinprick pits. The trigger shows pale straw color, the barrel remains mostly bright and the tip of the loaded chamber indicator is broken as is so often seen. The pistol wears a set of smooth antique ivory grips that are very fine showing a lovely patina and grain structure with a few thin checks forming and slight shrinkage. One original magazine is included along with a vintage alligator leather belt holster in fine condition showing mild wear overall and some edge wear along the strap. An interesting example. (13B11874-97) {C&R} [Alan J. Gaines Collection] (700/
392. WALTHER PP SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #788730, 32 ACP, 3 7/8” barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this rather early pistol retain about 90% original bright blue showing some mild high edge wear, light handling marks and some freckling along the gripstraps. There is a small ding along the slide matting and the ex tractor and 90-degree safety lever retain nice fire blue. All markings are strong showing “(Crown) / N” commercial proofs and the original black checkered synthetic grips rate very fine with some light dings and very subtle warping along some of the edges. One reproduction flush base mag azine is included. The slide is properly scratch-numbered matching the frame and the pistol is not equipped with a loaded chamber indicator. (13B12334-8) {C&R} (700/900)
393. SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 SECOND MODEL RUSSIAN REVOLVER
serial #36632, 44 S&W Russian, 7” barrel with an about good bore showing scattered light pitting and oxidation with generally strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this commercial revolver are mostly a mottled gray and gray-brown patina showing some scattered old light pitting and thin scratches. The topstrap just above the breech shows a later well-executed welded repair and the frame locking posts have also been repaired. A couple of screws are replacements and the lanyard ring has been removed and the area ground flush. The original markings otherwise remain mostly strong showing sin gle line barrel address and patent dates with “
The smooth walnut grips rate very good with moderate smoothing and honest wear, the insides carved with various initials and the right panel stamp-numbered matching. The latch is un-numbered and the barrel and cyl inder are matching the frame by assembly number “17632”. The half cock notch is worn and barrel-to-frame fit and cylinder lock-up exhibit some play but the action is functional at full cock with proper timing. A salty Second Model Russian with a lot of character. (13B12375-50) {ANTIQUE} (800/1200)
394.
SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 OLD MODEL ARMY REVOLVER
serial #40286, 32 RF, 6” octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains perhaps 75% original bright blue showing high edge wear and light flaking to pleasant gray-brown patina under bright light. The cylinder and frame retain about 60% original bright blue showing some more flaking overall and a bit of scattered pinprick pitting. The hammer and ejector rod show generous vibrant case-hardened colors and all mark ings are intact and strong. The smooth rosewood grips rate near excellent left and very fine right, the right panel showing a thin scratch and small chip at the toe and the left with strong original varnish. The right panel is properly stamp-n bered matching the frame by serial number and the other numbered parts are matching by assembly number. Barrel-to-frame fit exhibits a little minor play and the action is otherwise crisp and seems to function well mechanically. A very good post-Ci War No. 2 revolver. (13B12179-10) {ANTIQUE} (700/900)
395.
SMITH & WESSON 22/32 HEAVY FRAME TARGET HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER
serial #220063, 22 LR, 6” barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing some scattered pinprick pitting and strong rifling. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original bright blue showing some scattered high edge wear and light flaking with a bit of pinprick pitting mostly around the breech area. The hammer and trigger retain nice case-hardened colors and all markings remain crisp. The checkered walnut extended target grips with gold S&W medallions rate very good plus to very fine showing some scattered light dings and handling marks retaining very nice fit. The serialized parts are matching, the factory target sights are intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. (13B12179-16) {C&R} (700/900)
with strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this 1872-dated rifle retains about 65% original blue showing some scattered light freckling and areas toning to pleasant smooth gray-brown patina under bright light. The action has mostly toned to a deep plum-brown patina while the breechblock assembly is a dark smoky gray and the lockplate retains remnants of silvery gray case-hardened patina. The brass fittings are a lovely rich ocher patina showing some scattered old dings and all markings remain intact and mostly crisp, the lockplate with fine maker markings and “(Crown) / VR” Royal Cypher and the heel of buttplate with “66 / 292”. The smooth walnut stock is very fine with rather worn finish and scattered light dings but otherwise a nice honest appearance and retaining lovely fit throughout. The right side of the buttstock shows a faded Enfield roundel while the left bears a very faint “DC” Canadian property marking. No cleaning rod is present but the other hardware is intact and the lock seems to function well mechanically. A nice Snider rifle which has only seen light service. (13B12366-6) {ANTIQUE} (700/900)
397. SMITH & WESSON 38 SAFETY HAMMERLESS REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX
serial #260761, 38 S&W, 3 1/4” barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this Fifth Model revolver retain about 97% original nickel finish showing some scattered light handling and operational marks, most of the loss due to some light flaking at the butt and the heel and toe of frame which show some peculiar polishing marks but these are mostly unobtrusive as the balance of the metal surfaces are very clean. The inside right of the grip frame shows a small “B” stamp but the finish appears to be factory original nickel in every respect and the barrel does not bear a “B”. The latch and triggerguard retain about 98% bright blue and all markings are crisp and clear. The revolver wears a set of thick mother-of-pearl grips with silver S&W medallions that are both pencil-numbered to the gun and rate near excellent with nice iridescence. The serialized parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. The revolver includes its original 1920 patent maroon paper-covered hinged box properly pencil-numbered to the gun along the base which rates very fine showing some light edge wear and a few small flakes. The end label shows a little edge wear and is intact, it does not mention pearl grips though there are remnants of an old ink stamp along one corner. An original cleaning tips instruction sheet is also present. (13B11730-464) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (700/900)
398. SMITH & WESSON 32 SAFETY HAMMERLESS BICYCLE REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX
serial #242759, 32 S&W, 2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this Third Model revolver retain about 95% original bright blue showing a little mild edge wear and light handling marks, the topstrap with two moderate but small dings. The trigger shows vibrant case-hardened colors and all markings remain intact and crisp. The black checkered hard rubber grips rate very fine with some light scuffs along the bottom edges and the right panel is curiously mismatched but rather closely numbered “242266”. The remaining serialized parts are matching and the action seems to function normally. The revolver includes its original 1920 patent maroon paper-covered hinged box properly pencil-numbered to the gun along the base which rates very fine showing some small flakes areas, scuffs and slight peeling of the covering. The green end label is intact and very fine and “2” is pencil-numbered over the original “3” in all instances it appears; the box is the correct dimensions for the barrel length. An original cleaning tips instruction sheet is also present. A desirable boxed example. (13B11730-442) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (800/1200)
399. LATE-WAR JAPANESE TYPE 94 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL BY NAGOYA KOKUBUNJI WITH HOLSTER & WOODEN ID TAG
serial #69317, 8mm Nambu, 3 3/4” barrel with a bright very fine bore showing some scattered light oxidation speckling and strong rifling. This March 1945 date-coded pistol bears de sirable late features such as the square back breech piece and smooth “slab-side” wooden grips. The gun also includes a wooden ID tag which appears to bear a name and unit. The gun bears the expected rough appearance retaining about 80% original thin blue toning to a smooth gray patina under bright light and showing some light dings and oxidation speckling. All marking are intact and strong and the grips are near excellent with some light dings. The serialized parts are matching, the included original magazine numbered “327” and with a punch dot, this mis matched number perhaps an error given the rushed nature of production. A khaki lanyard cord is present along with an original canvas holster that rates very good plus with general overall wear and leather fittings intact, there is a 2 1/2” tear along the lid which shows a somewhat rudimentary repair. A nice rig for the Japanese martial collector. (13B12103-49) {C&R} (1000/1500)
400. SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL 32 HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER
serial #4948, 32 S&W Long, 4 1/4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original bright blue showing some high edge wear and scattered light flaking to gray-brown patina under bright light, some areas a bit more noticeable along the sideplate which shows a bit of old oxidation speckling. The hammer and trigger show generous vibrant case-hardened colors and all markings remain crisp and clear. The checkered black hard rubber grips rate excellent with a few light handling marks, the left panel with strong patent date along the bottom edge and the inside of the right panel properly pencil-numbered matching. Strangely the ejector star is numbered to a different gun “2575” but the remaining numbered parts are matching, the action seems to function well mechanically and the revolver appears to have seen little actual use with the chambers and bore retaining essentially all of their original blue. (13B11730-469) (700/900)
401. BRITISH L66A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL BY WALTHER
serial #41014LR, 22 LR, 3 7/8” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1975 proof-dated British contract PP pistol retain about 98% arsenal reapplied dark gray Parkerized finish with light pitting along the left side of the slide beneath the finish which has softened the markings. The trigger shows strong blue and the extractor has taken on a deep plum tone. The right rear of slide shows the familiar British “P” rework mark and the gun bears both German commercial proof marks and German military “(Eagle) / 27” Waffenamt. The original black checkered synthetic grips rate very good with some overall light dings and chipped points. The lanyard ring is intact, there do not appear to be any import marks and one flush base magazine is included. These interesting pistols were mostly issued to police stationed in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. (13B11728-1124) {C&R} (700/900)
402. SMITH & WESSON 38 M&P HAND EJECTOR AIRWEIGHT REVOLVER
serial #C237556, 38 Special, 2” pinned barrel with a bright very fine bore showing some stubborn leading and strong rifling throughout. This earlier revolver is equipped with the aluminum alloy cylinder and retains about 92% original blue and black anodized finishes showing some scattered silvering along high edges and light handling marks. The hammer and trigger retain vibrant case-hardened colors and all markings remain crisp. The checkered walnut magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate very fine with some light handling marks and a small flake and hairline crack forming at the top corner of the left panel. The right panel is properly stamp-numbered matching the frame, the remaining numbered parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. A mismatched gold 38 M&P box is included in very fine condition with some edge wear, “ROUND” ink-stamped surcharge and no mention of aluminum. The base is grease pencil-numbered “C315117”. A nice example with desirable alloy cylinder. (13B11730-581) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (700/900)
403. SMITH & WESSON SW1911SC SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #JRE5866, 45 ACP, 4 1/4” barrel with a bright near excellent bore. This early-made circa 2004 pistol is equipped with the Swartz-style firing pin block designed by Richard Mochak and has the “billboard” marking on the left side of the slide with atomic logo and large “1911 Sc”. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original matte blue and black anodized finishes showing a few sparse handling marks, the barrel remaining bright and all markings strong. The checkered rosewood grips rate excellent, the pistol is equipped with Novak patent sights and one 8round magazine is included. An excellent early 1911SC. (13B11730-998) { [Peter DeRose Collection] (700/900)
404. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 39 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #7713, 9mm, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97-98% original blue and black anodized finishes showing just some very subtle high edge and operational wear. The barrel breech remains mostly bright and all markings are crisp. The checkered walnut grips with silver S&W medallions rate near excellent with a bit of finish loss and a few handling marks. One original magazine is included. (13B11730-904) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (700/900)
EARLY SMITH & WESSON CENTENNIAL AIRWEIGHT
3868, 38 Special, 1 7/8” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver features the small lock screw on the upper sideplate screw and remains in fine condition retaining about 97% original blue and black anodized finish showing a bit of sharp edge wear and thin turn line along cylinder. Some of the screw heads show a bit of mild slot wear and the trigger shows vibrant case-hardened colors. The smooth rosewood grips with silver S&W medallions rate near excellent showing some mild finish wear. The grip safety locking pin re mains stored in the frame beneath the grips, the serialized parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. A nice early pre-Model 42. (13B11730-634) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (700/900)
406. SMITH & WESSON K-22 OUTDOORSMAN HAND EJECTOR REVOLVER
serial #667921, 22 LR, 6” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this First Model revolver retain about 92% original blue showing some mild high edge wear and light handling marks with some thinning along gripstraps and the sideplate screws with some mild wear. The hammer and trigger show vibrant case-hardened colors and all markings remain crisp. The checkered walnut grips with silver S&W medallions rate very good plus with scattered light dings and handling marks. The right panel is stamp-numbered matching the frame and the other numbered parts are also matching. The action seems to function well mechanically and the revolver is sighted with factory adjustable square notch rear sight and Call silver bead front. (700/900)
407. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 586 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
serial #AAA7165, 357 Magnum, 4” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this rather early Distinguished Combat Magnum retain about 98% original blue showing a very thin turn line forming and the forward sideplate screw with a little slot wear. The hammer and trigger show fine case-hardened colors and all markings remain crisp. The checkered goncalo alves target grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent, the proper target sights are intact and the action seems to function normally. The revolver includes its original blue Bangor Punta box matching the revolver and rating very fine with a few small tears around some of the corners and light handling marks. The box contains the original cleaning kit, screwdriver and paperwork. (13B11730-1590) {MODERN} [Peter DeRose Collection] (700/900)
408. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 41 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
serial #47510, 22 LR, 7” barrel with factory muzzle brake and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97-98% original blue showing one small spot of tiny dings or silvering along the left side of the slide. The checkered walnut grips rate very good plus to very fine showing some scattered light dings along the edges. The original sights are intact though no magazine is present. (13B11730-931) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (700/900)
409. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1913 SEMIAUTO PISTOL
serial #7824, 35 S&W Auto, 3 1/2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this Type 8 pistol retain about 95% original blue showing a little sharp edge wear and a little scattered oxidation speckling mostly along the gripstraps. The markings are crisp and the smooth walnut grips with gold S&W medallions rate very fine with some tiny dings and light handling marks. One original magazine is included. (13B11730-864) {C&R} [Peter DeRose Collection] (700/900)
SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 OLD MODEL ARMY REVOLVER
6086, 32 RF, 6” octagon barrel with a good bore showing scattered light pitting and oxidation with strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 50% original bright blue flaking overall to a deep gray-brown patina and showing some scattered old dings and pinprick pitting. The hammer and ejector rod retain a few wisps of smoky case-hardening, the patent dates along the cylinder are faint and the barrel address remains strong. The smooth rosewood grips rate very fine showing somewhat worn finish and light dings. The right panel is mismatched stamp-numbered “14871” but fits quite well and the other parts are matching by assembly number. Barrel-to-frame fit exhibits some side-to-side play and the catch sometimes requires a bit of manual assistance to latch closed. The action otherwise seems to function well mechanically with very good timing and lock-up. This No. 2 has a fair amount of character perhaps from wartime service as it was made well in time for Civil War use. (13B12465-16) {ANTIQUE} (800/1200)
toning to gray patina under bright light. The action and crescent steel buttplate retain perhaps 90% vibrant case-hardened colors with some toning to a pleasant smoky gray case-hardened patina and some areas along the action with a speckled gray appearance. There are a few small pinprick pits scattered about but the edges all remain crisp and the markings are strong. The smooth walnut buttstock and schnabel forend rate about very good plus as cleaned and refinished long ago showing a tight 1 1/4” crack behind upper tang, some scattered light dings and stock a bit shy at the toe. The buttplate and stock are stamp-numbered matching the action and the forend appears to be un-numbered. The rear sight dovetail is neatly blanked and the rifle is sighted with a Marble’s folding tang peep sight and typical German silver blade front. The action seems to function normally. A somewhat peculiar but attractive Savage 99. (13C11874-29) {C&R} [Alan J. Gaines Collection] (800/1200)
3 REVOLVER
serial #19564, 44 S&W Russian, 6 1/2” barrel with a bright very fine bore showing some mild oxidation in the grooves and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces show an old cleaning mostly toned to a pewter gunmetal patina with remnants of smoothed-over light pitting, oxidation staining and a few hints of original nickel finish in the pro tected areas. The hammer retains a few wisps of smoky gray case-hardening as does the inside of the trig gerguard and the two-line barrel address and patent dates with reissue date remain intact and strong. The black checkered hard rubber grips rate very fine with some light edge ear and dings, toning to deep brown. The right panel is properly scratch-numbered matching the frame and the other serialized parts are also matching. The extractor cam piece is broken so the extractor does not snap down, barrel-to-frame fit exhibits a little minor play and timing and lock-up ar good. The front sight is an old replacement rather low and long German silver blade and the rear sight notch was widened. The i cluded factory letter indicates the revolver shipped on March 3, 1884 to distributor M.W. Robinson & Co. of New York City in nickel finish. (13B12375-51) {ANTIQUE} (700/900)
413. VERY EARLY STEVENS SIX INCH POCKET RIFLE
serial #87, 22 RF, 6” barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing some areas of light pitting and oxidation with strong rifling throughout. The barrel perhaps 40% original bright blue flaking to gray-brown patina with a few small areas of pinprick pitting and light oxidation staining, the round section with thin streaks of blue while the octagonal breech section retains most of the nice bright blue. The rear sight retains generous fire blue and the barrel markings are crisp. The brass frame retains about 80% original silver finish which has taken on a nice tarnish with area worn to mild ocher brass. The hammer retains good case-hardened colors and the smooth walnut grips are pencil-numbered to the gun and rate near excellent with about 90% original varnish and showing some light dings. The barrel is matching the frame, the proper target sights are intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. Despite being advertised as a “Pocket Rifle”, this was strictly a pistol with no provisions for attaching a stock and was the company’s first dedicated target pistol model. An attractive and very early example with generous original finish. (13B12179-19) {ANTIQUE} [Ken & Adie Kramer Collection] (700/900)
414. STEVENS VEST POCKET PISTOL
serial #1020, 30 RF, 3” barrel with a partially bright about good bore showing some areas of moderate oxidation and generally strong rifling. The metal surfaces have toned to a deep gray-brown patina showing some scattered fine pinprick pitting and old oxidation staining, the protected internal areas of the barrel with streaks of brilliant original bright blue. The barrel markings are quite crisp, partially double-struck when applied, and the hammer retains generous wisps of vibrant case-hardened colors along the sides. The smooth rosewood grips are pencil-numbered to the gun and rate very fine to near excellent with somewhat worn finish, slight warping along bottom edge of right panel and honest darkening from the years. The barrel is matching the frame and the action seems to function well mechanically. These scarce and rather unusual-looking little pistols were Stevens’s first firearms with production starting circa 1864. (13B12179-18) {ANTIQUE} [Ken & Adie Kramer Collection] (800/1200)
415. ATTRACTIVE STEVENS NO. 40 NEW MODEL POCKET RIFLE WITH CASE
serial #16288, 25 Stevens RF, 18” barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing light frosting in the grooves and strong rifling. The barrel retains about 90% original blue with some light handling marks and areas toning to mild gray-brown patina under bright light. The barrel markings are strong and the proper target sights retain generous brilliant fire blue. The frame retains about 97-98% original nickel finish showing some tiny flakes along the high edges which are very unobtrusive. The hammer and trigger shown nice fire blue and the smooth walnut grips rate excellent retaining about 95% original varnish showing a few small flakes areas and light handling marks, grip fit is excellent. The included matching shoulder stock retains about 96% original nickel finish and fits the frame nicely. Barrel-to-frame fit is excellent and the action seems to function well mechanically. The rifle also includes a period twill fabric case with separate compartments for gun and stock that shows a few small tears and holes with the leather closure straps lost to the years. A fine ensemble with very long barrel. (13B12179-44) {C&R} [Ken & Adie Kramer Collection] (800/1200)
