Sporting Arms — Long Guns
281 Large Frame Colt Lighting Magazine Rifle .40-60, 28” octagonal barrel with full-length magazine tube, S/N 1787, 1888 production. Blued finish, straight grip walnut stock and checkered fore-end. Adjustable tang peep sight, dovetailed front sight with ivory bead. Barrel marked in two lines COLT’S PT.F.A. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED MAY 29. SEPT. 18. MAY 26. 85 JUNE 15. 86. FEB 22. 87. Upper left flat marked at receiver: 40-60-260. Reverse frame with Rampant Colt logo. Less than 6,500 of these large frame Colt Lighting “Express” rifles were produced between 1887 and 1894, making them fairly scarce and desirable Colt long arms from the period of the “Old West.” About fine overall, retaining much of the original blued finish on the barrel and frame, with less present on the magazine tube, top of receiver, buttplate and tangs, which have a smooth, smoky gray patina. All markings crisp and clear, mechanically functional, with a very good bore. Butt stock shows normal wear and finish loss, with a small grain crack at the toe. Fore-end retains sharp checkering with normal wear. Overall a very crisp and fine example of a scarce, large frame Colt Lighting “Express” rifle. $1,500 - $3,000
282 **Custom-Made Single-Shot Target Rifle by Paul Shuttleworth .22LR, 24.5” octagonal-to-round barrel, S/N 934. Blued finish with case hardened lever and walnut pistol gripped stock. Single-shot dropping block Ballard #6 Schuetzentype action custom target rifle with double set triggers, adjustable tang mounted peep sight and globe front sight. Pistol gripped stock of highly figured walnut with matching rounded schnabel fore-end. Checkered hard rubber Stevens buttplate. Top of barrel marked Paul Shuttleworth. Barrel is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, with filler screws present. Excellent, possibly unfired. Retaining nearly all of the original dull blackish blued finish on the frame and barrel and vivid case hardened colors on the lever. Walnut stock is highly figured with a lovely matte finish. Mechanically fine, excellent bore. Showing only the most minor light handling marks and small storage mars. A wonderful custom rifle that will surely prove to be a tack driver at the range. $1,000 - $1,500
283 **Parker Shotgun VH Grade 12 gauge, 30” round barrels choked full & full 2 3/4” chambers, S/N 201302 (ca 1929). Blued finish, case hardened frame, checkered pistol-gripped walnut stock with checkered splinter fore-end. 14.25” length of pull, 2.625” drop of comb. Double triggers, extractors, tang mounted safety. Top of barrel ribs marked in a single line: PARKER BROTHERS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. VULCAN STEEL, flanked by arrows. Receiver engraved on both sides with Parker Bros. Inside of frame marked with five line address and patent information and matching serial number, fore-end marked internally with patent date and matching serial number, underside of barrels with VH grade mark, chamber marks and matching serial number on side of lug. Very good to near fine. Barrels retaining much blued finish, with fading, wear and dulling. Frame a silvery patina with traces of case colors, stronger on the inside. Mechanically function with fine bores. Stock with minor bumps, dings and handling marks. A lovely Parker to take into the field or for use shooting sporting clays. $1,000 - $1,500 114
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