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To bid on any items you see in this catalog, visit www.MorphyAuctions.com and click on bidding.
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COLLECTIONS Fresh to the Market.
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COLLECTIONS Fresh to the Market. MORPHY AUCTIONS in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and Las Vegas, Nevada is the fastest growing auction house in the country. Founded by Dan Morphy in 1997, Morphy Auctions continues to set auction world records across all collecting categories. In December 2017, Morphy Auctions made the move to merge with the renowned auction company, James D. Julia, Inc. This merger positioned Morphy Auctions to become one of the largest antique auction houses in North America. With the combined following of buyers, Morphy Auctions attracts buyers worldwide.
We employ the most talented and knowledgeable experts in the industry. We pride ourselves on having the best expert for each collecting category we specialize in. Our team of experts are available to assess your collection and oversee your consignment throughout the consignment process.
OUR PURPOSE IS TO DELIGHT COLLECTORS WORLDWIDE BY PROVIDING THE BEST OVERALL BUYING AND SELLING EXPERIENCE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY: • Fresh to the market collections • Chosen and described by the best experts • Managed by the best team with Integrity
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CONSIGNMENT Once the valuation process is over and you would like to consign your item(s) to Morphy Auctions, a Morphy Auctions Representative will contact you. At this point, your Morphy Representative will coordinate all of the details of your consignments and logistics (consignment rate, special clauses, auction date, etc.) The Morphy Representative will finalize the contract with you and arrange for shipment or pick-up of your items.
INVENTORY, INSURANCE & STORAGE From the time your items are in our possession, they will be fully insured for the amount of the low pre-sale estimate until they transfer to the buyer who purchased the item at auction. After we receive your consigned items, our consignment team will tag and inventory each item. Our state-of-the-art process ensures that each of your items is properly documented and stored prior to the items being displayed. Our system also allows us to make sure the correct expert inspects, describes and estimates your items. Prior to your items being displayed, Morphy Auctions will store them in our museum-grade storage facilities. Morphy Auctions has advanced security systems in place to keep your items safe and secure.
DESCRIPTIONS, ESTIMATES & PHOTOGRAPHY We employ the foremost experts in the industry to provide unbiased descriptions and estimates for your auction consignments. For highly specialized, niche categories, we have a bank of experts that we bring in to ensure accurate and trustworthy descriptions. We consider all of our experts to have the greatest knowledge and best reputations within their given field.
Our full time on-site photographers will take multiple photographs of each of your items, accurately representing your pieces. Approximately 7 weeks prior to the auction date, a member of our consignment team will provide a report of your consigned items that includes the expert’s description, estimates, and photos. It is at this time, that you can review all of the descriptions and estimates and discuss any changes you would like with a member of our consignment team.
DISPLAY In addition to your items being available to view online, they will also be displayed in our gallery for several weeks prior to the auction date. Our display coordinator carefully displays each of your items so it is represented properly and is accessible for previewing. Morphy displays all of your auction pieces in museum-quality glass display cases or locked gallery preview rooms, protected by full-time camera surveillance and only handled by Morphy Representatives.
SELLING AT AUCTION On the designated auction date, we will hold a live auction of all items in that sale. For buyers who cannot attend our live auction, we offer multiple other ways to bid including telephone bidding, absentee bids, and online/internet bidding.
CONSIGNOR PAYOUT Morphy Auctions prides itself in prompt payout to our consignors. Payments are made within 45 days of each auction.
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Terms & Conditions We advise all bidders to read the Terms and Conditions of the Sale before bidding with Dan Morphy Auctions LLC and/or its affiliates Morphy Firearms LLC, and Morphy Auctions, Las Vegas collectively referred to below as MORPHY’S. Those who bid are bound by those Terms and Conditions of the Sale, as amended by any oral announcement or posted notices, which together form the contract of the sale between the successful bidder (purchaser), MORPHY’S and the seller (consignor) of the lot.
TERMS OF SALE
When bidding on any lot offered by MORPHY’S, the bidder indicates acceptance of the following Terms of Sale. Any participation in the auction binds you to agreement of these terms whether or not you read or understand said terms. The Terms in writing contained herein are subject to change without notice and bidder agrees that the most recently published Terms of Sale as published or amended on the website at the beginning of the auction shall apply.
CONDITION OF ITEMS
MORPHY’S makes every effort to accurately describe all items offered in its sales, however all items for sale are “as is,” and it is the bidder’s responsibility (present or absentee bidders) to determine the exact condition of each item. MORPHY’S will not be held responsible for typographical errors. Neither we nor the consignor, make any guarantees, warranties, or representation expressed, or implied, in regard to the property or the correctness of the catalog or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibition, literature or historic relevance of the property or otherwise. No statement anywhere whether oral or written, shall be deemed such a guarantee, warranty or representation. Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been restored. It is the bidder’s responsibility to initiate contact with MORPHY’S in request for additional information regarding the items. Submit all questions regarding upcoming auction items at least 48 hours prior to the date of auction. We will make every effort to answer all submitted questions in a timely manner. However, we cannot guarantee that questions submitted within 48 hours of the auction date will be answered prior to the auction. The consigner and we make no representation or warranty as to whether the buyer acquires any reproduction rights in the property. Returns will not be accepted under any circumstances. All items will be available for preview approximately one (1) month prior to the auction. All items are sold for display purpose. If electrical, mechanical, or other working parts are inoperable, even if working at the time of sale, we are not liable due to the inherent nature of the age of these antiques and items. AUTOMOBILES – These terms do NOT apply to our automobile auctions. To view the terms and conditions for our Automobile Auctions, please go to: www.morphyauctions.com/autoterms FIREARMS – All firearms transfers will be in strict accordance with all International, Federal, State and local laws. Be sure to check your country, state and local laws before bidding. If you are unable to import, purchase or own a firearm according to your residency laws, do not bid on these items. If you bid and find out later you cannot legally own/accept delivery, the bid is still a valid contract that the buyer must pay. • Condition of Firearms and Related Items o Condition is always a subjective evaluation. Final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of items. It is not possible to adequately describe in text or photos an antique or collectible item, and many modern items, that have seen use and show wear. MORPHY’S’s goal at all times is to be as fair and honest in
our catalog descriptions. MORPHY’S recommends that you personally inspect all items, or enlist a trusted professional to do so for you. o MORPHY’S will only consider a refund when there is a major description discrepancy or authenticity issue that has a major effect on value. Examples that apply are major restoration or repair not described, counterfeits, reproductions or major fabrications. o MORPHY’S will not refund sales with buyers that have disputes regarding a firearm’s bore condition. o If the discrepancy is less than major, MORPHY’S will not under any circumstance provide a refund. This means that if you are purchasing an item and find undisclosed blemishes, finish differences, wood-to-metal fits issues, surface cracks or chips in wood, dings and dents, and other similar differences, it will not qualify for refund consideration. o Should the buyer have a major dispute regarding an item, the buyer must notify MORPHY’S within three (3) days of receipt of the item to receive consideration. MORPHY’S in its sole discretion may provide refunds for major description discrepancies or authenticity issues. Should MORPHY’S deny an authenticity issue dispute of the buyer, and the buyer is not satisfied, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the written opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed item. The final decision of those experts will determine any refund consideration. o There will be no options for refunds of any type beyond 35 calendar days from the auction date. o Paying late and thus receiving items late will not change the limitation on the dates above for refund consideration. MORPHY’S ships items in order of payment. o These terms are available only to the original buyer of record. All sales are final. • Firearms Catalog Designations o A: antique o M: modern (post 1898), Federal Firearms License (FFL) requirements apply o C: curio & relic eligible o N: National Firearms Act / Title II Gun Control Act of 1968 (Class III SOT) requirements apply o D: Destructive Devices o ^:Modern firearm imported from Canada, will have an unassuming marking that contains at least “BV LYNDEN WA” and any of the following not already marked on the firearm: serial number, caliber, country of manufacture, manufacturer name and model. Marking letters are 1/16” tall and just over 0.003” deep. Buyers must consider this in their bidding. Marking will not appear on antique firearms imported from Canada. • Checkout and pickup at our location: o The same person to whom the bidder number is registered must be the person to pick up the firearm(s) at the conclusion of the sale – Federal Law disallows anyone else from accepting the transfer. o Modern firearms sales to non-licensed bidders who are picking up guns at our location will require the completion of a form 4473 background check. o PA auctions only - Handgun purchases also require an additional PICS form/background check for each handgun purchased. This process to fill out forms and obtain a response may take 5-10 (continued...)
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Terms & Conditions minutes. Any applicable state fees associated with these checks will be added to the customer’s invoice. o NV auctions only – If you have a Conceal & Carry permit issued within the last 5 years prior to purchase, you do not need to complete the background check. o If you are “Denied” by FBI / PICS background check you will not be able to take possession of the firearm and the firearm will be consigned to the next available firearm auction. Dealers and Individuals that bid on and win items own the items and are fully responsible for payment within terms regardless of whether the FBI / PICS approves their taking physical possession of the items. MORPHY’S will not cancel the sale due to disapproval for any reason. o If you are appealing a “Denied” decision, we will hold the firearm only if you pay in full. o Licensed bidders, i.e. Federal Firearms licensees or Curios & Relics license holders must present a current signed copy of their license. C&R licensee purchases must conform to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF) C&R requirements. • Shipping o PA auctions only - Non-Residents of Pennsylvania may not pickup modern handguns. Any firearms shipped are legally required to be shipped to a BATF licensed FFL dealer within your state of residence for transfer and pickup. You will be responsible for all shipping and transfer costs incurred. o NV auctions only - Non-Residents of Nevada may not pickup modern handguns. o Modern handguns are required to be shipped via FedEx 2-Day Air. o Modern long guns are shipped via FedEx ground to the FFL dealer. o In preparation ahead of an auction or upon paying for the firearm you can contact a licensed dealer to send their FFL to firearms@morphyauctions.com with the paid invoice number notated. o MORPHY’S will not be responsible for exporting modern firearms or any ammunition. Buyer may contact Borderview International Firearm Logistics or another third party provider. Borderview may be contacted prior to bidding for pricing, process and timeline information. • National Firearms Act (NFA) Class 3 Weapons and Destructive Devices (DD) Processing o Dealers: Buyer must provide MORPHY’S with a copy of their active FFL and either their SOT or DD license, whatever applies. Estimated time for processing and approval of the required Form 3 normally takes two months, dealer to dealer via E-File is usually less than a week. o Individuals: Law requires a completed Form 4, or Form 5 for deactivated guns. MORPHY’S will prepare and sign the front of the applicable transfer form, and send to the individual buyer. Individual is responsible for completing requirements for fingerprints, photo, and a fee of $200 per item, as well as completing applicable portions of the reverse side of the form. Estimated time for processing and approval of Form 4 is 6-8 months. o Dealers and Individuals that bid on and win NFA or DD items own the items and are fully responsible for payment within terms regardless of whether the BATF approves their taking physical possession of the items. MORPHY’S will not cancel the sale due to BATF disapproval for any reason. • Long guns will only be sold to persons 18 years of age, or older. Handguns will only be sold to those persons 21 years of age, or older. Dealers are bound by these minimum age requirements. • Since all firearms sold are “collectible” items, MORPHY’S does not
test the safety or warrant functionality of these firearms. All firearm purchases should be examined by a certified gunsmith prior to shooting. • MORPHY’S reserves the right to deny the sale of a firearm to any buyer. GOODS MADE FROM OR CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM PROTECTED SPECIES - MORPHY’S does not accept any responsibility or liability for the sale of items containing materials from protected species or for any omission in marking or labeling goods as containing materials from protected species. Such material includes, but is not limited to, ivory from elephants and walruses, tortoise shell, crocodile skin, whalebone, rhinoceros horn, some species of coral and certain woods. Restrictions on the importation, exportation, sale, transfer, and/or possession of goods containing materials from protected species derive from international, federal, and state laws and regulations promulgated thereunder. Laws include, but are not limited to, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES), the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA). States currently restricting trade of protected species include, but are not limited to, California, New York and New Jersey. Prospective buyers are on notice that several countries completely prohibit importation of property made, all or in part, of protected materials. Some countries require special permits, such as a CITES permit, from the relevant regulating authority in the countries of exportation and importation as well. Potential buyers intending to import the property into another country should be familiar with the relevant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on goods containing material from protected species. Regulations may vary as the U.S. generally prohibits importation of articles containing material(s) from species it has designated endangered or threatened if the articles are less than 100 years old, subject to certain exceptions. It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property as described in the aforementioned paragraphs. All buyers agree to comply with any and all domestic and international restrictions on the trade of protected species as a condition of the sale. Please note that the ability to obtain an export license or certificate does not ensure the ability to obtain an import license or certificate in another country, and vice versa. It is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain any export or import licenses and/or certificates as well as any other required documentation. MORPHY’S is not able to assist the buyer in attempting to obtain the appropriate licenses and/or certificates, and there is no assurance that an export license or certificate can be obtained. The inability or delay in obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export goods containing material from protected species will not constitute a basis for rescission or cancellation of the sale of said goods or the delay in payment of purchased items in accordance with these Bidder Terms and Conditions. Grading Scale: Near Mint Plus 97% - 100% Near Mint 90% - 96% Excellent 80% - 89% Very Good 70% - 79% Good Below 70%
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Terms & Conditions BIDDING RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The auctioneer will determine the highest bidder. The auctioneer alone has the right to reopen the bidding of an item if deemed necessary due to a dispute. If there is a tie bid between the floor and Internet or absentee bid, the floor bid takes precedence. MORPHY’S and its representatives reserve the right to remove those attendees who impede preview and/or the auction. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer. The buyer will then assume all risk and full responsibility of the lot purchased once ownership has changed. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. MORPHY’S is not responsible for any errors in bids, omissions of bids, or failure to execute bids and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with the internet, absentee bidding, or telephone bidding. • ABSENTEE BIDDING - MORPHY’S will accept absentee bids if pre-authorized by mail, fax or through www.morphyauctions. com online. Absentee bidders must use the absentee bid form and clearly mark the lot number, title and maximum bid amount. Absentee bidding forms may be accessed online at www. morphyauctions.com. If there are two (2) identical bids placed on the same item, priority will be given to the first bid received. All bids must be left in increments as explained on our bid form. If a bid is “out of increment,” the auctioneer has the right to round the bid up to the next correct increment. Bidders may preview, register and place bids online through our website, www. morphyauctions.com. Absentee and online bids placed through www.morphyauctions.com will be auto charged to the credit card entered 48 hours after the end of the sale. If you wish to pay by another method please contact us within 48 hours after the sale. Seller(s) agree to allow the Auctioneer to accept and execute absentee bids in a competitive manner for potential buyers and under the MORPHY’S absentee bidding terms and conditions. During the live sale, the auctioneer will execute your absentee bid competitively up to the maximum amount you have indicated. • ONLINE BIDDING - Online bidding through www.morphyauctions. com, Live Auctioneers, Bidsquare, Proxibid, or other bidding platforms may be available; all Terms and Conditions still apply. A surcharge may be added for third party online platforms. Refer to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium. If there is a tie bid between the internet bidding venues and the floor, the floor bid takes precedence. If a credit card has been provided to one of the online bidding platforms, MORPHY’S reserves the right to use and charge the credit card if the winning bidder has not paid via another method by the 7 day term in Payment Terms below. Due to our fast paced auctions and bids coming from floor bidders, phone bidders, internet bidders and absentee bids, the auctioneer has the final word on all item(s) sold. You (the bidder) assume the risk of winning an item online and not having the item actually sell to you. This is due to the final call of the auctioneer and the operator not being able to re-open that lot. Online bidders are fully responsible for accidental bidding as if they bid normally. • BID RESULTS – MORPHY’S will only contact successful bidders. Please allow 24-48 hours post auction to receive your official invoice from MORPHY’S. The invoice will include item, hammer price, premium, packing and handling, shipping, insurance, and any other charges that apply. Please hold phone inquiries regarding bid success until after receiving your invoice. For verifications, MORPHY’S cannot provide winning bid information until the second business day after the auction. MORPHY’S will not provide bidder information to any outside sources.
• TELEPHONE BIDDING - Requests for phone lines must be received at least three (3) days prior to the auction date. MORPHY’S cannot guarantee phone lines but will make every attempt to accommodate those who wish to participate through that method. Phone lines are provided on a first come first served basis. Please visit www.morphyauctions.com or call 877-968-8880 to request a call from our representatives during the live auction.
BID INCREMENTS
Bid increments listed are a general guideline. Actual increments are at the auctioneer’s discretion. If a lot does not receive a bid of 50% of the low estimate, the lot will be passed by the auctioneer. $0 - $500…................$25 $500 - $1,000….........$50 $1,000 - $2,000…......$100 $2,000 - $5,000…......$250 $5,000 - $10,000....…$500 $10,000 +…............... Auctioneer’s discretion
RESERVES
The majority of our items are unreserved, but occasionally items may carry a moderate reserve. Please note that when a lot carries a reserve, the reserve is usually somewhere below our low estimate. In the case of a reserved item, the seller has authorized the auctioneer to bid on their behalf until the reserve price is reached.
BUYER’S PREMIUM
A 23% buyer’s premium will be added to all successful bids and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase cost. If payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer is made within 7 days of the invoice a 3% discount may be taken on the Hammer price by the buyer. DISCOUNT IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF INVOICE IS PAID WITHIN 7 DAYS from the sale date. Split payments are subject to a 23% buyer’s premium if a credit card is used as any form of total payment.. A surcharge will be added for certain third party online bidding platforms the bidder utilizes. Refer to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium.
SALES TAX
Lots delivered to you, or your representative are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate permits are on file with MORPHY’S. Bidder agrees to pay MORPHY’S the actual amount of tax due in the event that sales tax is not properly collected due to: 1) an expired, inaccurate, or inappropriate tax certificate or declaration, 2) an incorrect interpretation of the applicable statute, 3) or any other reason. The appropriate form or certificate must be on file at and verified by MORPHY’S five days prior to Auction, or tax must be paid; only if such form or certificate is received by MORPHY’S within 4 days after the Auction can a refund of tax paid be made. Lots from different auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes.
PAYMENT, INTEREST & STORAGE FEES
Any invoice totaling more than $100,000 and all watch sales must be paid within three (3) days. All other merchandise must be paid in full within seven (7) days of the date of the invoice. If payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer is made within 7 days of the invoice, a 3% discount on the Hammer price may be taken by the buyer. DISCOUNT IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF INVOICE IS PAID WITHIN 7 DAYS from the invoice date. No discount is permitted on split payments where a credit card is used as any form of total payment. Payments can be made by going to your account online at www.morphyauctions.com, call 877-968-8880 or mail payment (continued...)
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Terms & Conditions to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC 2000 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517. Interest will be charged on all balances not paid at the rate of 1-1/2% monthly (18% APR) effective 30 days from the invoice date. All goods not retrieved by Buyer within 30 days after the invoice date, shall be subject to a storage fee of $50 per item per month. Buyer authorizes the MORPHY’s to sell, at their standard commission and consignment contract terms, any goods not retrieved after a 90 day period in any manner deemed appropriate by MORPHY’s and the proceeds will be applied to any outstanding balance due from the buyer. Absentee bids placed through www.morphyauctions.com will be auto charged to the credit card entered 48 hours after the end of the sale. If you wish to pay by another method please contact us within 48 hours after the sale. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, personal checks, certified checks, wire transfers, money orders, and cash. • CREDIT CARD – For first time buyers and credit card charges greater than $2,500 buyers must complete the bottom portion of the invoice and must specifically sign the acknowledgement of our terms of sale before we will accept payment via credit card. We do offer the convenience of paying automatically by credit card. If you wish have your card automatically charged for all purchases please complete our “Authorization for Automatic Credit Card Use.” We have this form available online or upon request. Split payments are subject to a 23% buyer’s premium if a credit card is used as any form of total payment. • CHECK - There will be a $30.00 service charge for returned checks. Make checks payable to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC. MORPHY’S reserves the right to hold items paid for by personal or company check until said check clears (14 days). MORPHY’S has the right to hold all checks over $2,000. Customers who have an established successful buying history with MORPHY’S may be exempt from this. We will accept a personal or company check >$2,000 from a first time buyer if you provide a Bank Letter of Credit, available on our website, www.morphyauctions.com. • WIRE TRANSFERS – There will be a $30 charge added to all wire transfers less than $2,000. Please add this amount to your invoice total before sending a wire transfer. In the few situations where a successful bidder does not remit payment when due, MORPHY’S will proceed with the legal steps necessary to protect its interests and will block the bidder from future auction participation.
PACKING/SHIPPING
• It is the bidder’s responsibility to take shipping, handling, and insurance costs into consideration when bidding on items. • BIDDERS PRESENT AND TAKING ITEMS AFTER AUCTION – Since item liability transfers upon a successful bid, items paid for must be packed, transported and/or removed by the buyer at his/her own risk after the close of the sale. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. If any employee or agent of MORPHY’S shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk and responsibility and expense of the buyer. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee. • ITEMS NOT PICKED UP THE DAY OF THE SALE – Packaging, shipping, and insurance on all items that MORPHY’S accepts for shipment to locations that can accept shipments will be made available as an added courtesy and at an additional cost. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately
upon becoming the highest bidder. All applicable charges will be applied to the invoice. Shipping will be based on actual costs via FedEx, USPS, or other carriers required based upon the contents of the shipment. Packaging and insurance will vary in cost depending on the items on each invoice. All packages will be shipped with insurance. Standard items packed internally by MORPHY’s will ship seven to fourteen (7-14) business days after payment is received. Oversize and breakable items, which MORPHY’S will indicate on the invoice will ship based upon the buyer’s arrangement with a 3rd party shipper. MORPHY’s cannot combine standard item shipments with oversize and breakable item shipments. If any employee or agent of MORPHY’S shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk and responsibility and expense of the buyer. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee. • SHIPPING TERMS - MORPHY’S will ship all items to the buyer at the listed address via FedEx or other carriers, FOB Denver, Pennsylvania or FOB Las Vegas, NV or FOB other auction locations. Any risk of loss or damage to the item(s) during transit via FedEx, or any other carrier, in excess of the insurance provided by or purchased from MORPHY’S, is at the risk of the buyer. Any additional insurance coverage should be purchased by the buyer through the carrier. Buyer releases MORPHY’s from any and all claims for loss or damage to any item during transit and agrees to pay all costs of defense, including attorney’s fees, for any claims brought against MORPHY’S for loss or damage occurring during transit. • INSURANCE - Shipping insurance is automatically added, which you can decline by contacting us and providing a signed waiver of insurance form. Insurance for all 3rd party shipments must be arranged through that carrier. Insurance provided or purchased through MORPHY’s applies only to shipments to the United States and Canada. Buyers must purchase their own insurance for shipments to other countries. • INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS – MORPHY’S welcomes our international customers. MOPRHY’S can provide upon request a complete process and set of recommended company contacts with whom the Buyer can work to understand the steps, timing, and cost to acquire items at auction. It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property and for paying all shipping costs, customs and duties on the items. By law, MORPHY’S cannot, and will not, declare lesser values for any international purchases and all shipments will include the invoice with purchase totals including the buyer’s premium and shipping cost. • 3RD PARTY SHIPPING of OVERSIZE ITEMS – Buyers will need to either pick up the items personally or arrange a 3rd party shipping service for oversize items. As a general guideline, the following will indicate which packages apply, as they are of a certain weight, length, or dimensional size. ∙ Dimensional size is length (the longest measurement) + (height x 2) + (width x 2). For example a 36” x 36” x 12” package = 36 + (36 x2) + (12 x 2) = 132” ∙ USA home shipments must be <70 lbs. and <108” length and <165” dimensional size ∙ USA business shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and <165” dimensional size ∙ International shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and <130” dimensional size ∙ There may be certain shipments that meet these requirements that will still require 3rd party shipping, and we will communicate the reason in those cases. • 3RD PARTY SHIPPING OF BREAKABLE ITEMS - MORPHY’S (continued...)
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Terms & Conditions reserves the right to choose items and orders that it will pack, ship, and/or insure directly using our shipping department. Those items that MORPHY’S will not ship will require that the buyer either pick up the items personally or arrange a 3rd party shipping service. Examples of items that may apply after determination by our shipping department include but are not limited to: items with neon of any type (working or non-working), all glass display cases of any size; coin-operated, arcade and vending items with fragile parts and/or glass; signs with parts or protrusions beyond the main body of the sign, oversized vases (guideline – larger than fit in a 20” x 20” x 40” box), high value lamps and glass of all sizes, high value artwork including but not limited to paintings, statuary, sculpture, figurines, dioramas, and other intricate items; and items subject to impact by moisture and known handling issues in the supply chain. Under no circumstances will MORPHY’S be responsible for shipping damage to picture frames of any kind. • For any buyers who wish to arrange for their own shipping, MORPHY’S must be notified at least seven (7) days prior to arrival of the shipping company name, arrival date and time. Pickup must be scheduled to begin and end within our normal business hours (9am – 4pm weekdays). Buyers must arrange weekend pickups in advance with MORPHY’S staff, and additional charges may be necessary for overtime. All 3rd party shippers must arrive with a copy of the invoice.
AGREEMENT REGARDING GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, AND LEGAL RIGHTS
I hereby understand and agree that any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to MORPHY’S Bidder Terms & Conditions, which includes this provision (hereafter referred to as “Terms & Conditions”), MORPHY’S, or the breach thereof (hereafter referred to as “Claims”), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. I hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of the appropriate court in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Claims and their enforcement, and I agree that any and all Claims must be adjudicated, heard, determined, and resolved in said court, and I hereby irrevocably waive any objection on the ground that any such action or proceeding in said court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. MORPHY’S failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms & Conditions or
any other legal rights, shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms & Conditions by MORPHY’S must be made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of MORPHY’S specifically referencing the provision(s) contained within the Terms & Conditions to be waived. Headings used in the Terms & Conditions are for convenience only and are not to be relied upon. If any provision of the Terms & Conditions is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the Terms & Conditions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms & Conditions will inure to the benefit of, and are intended to be, enforceable by MORPHY’S, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, members, directors, officers, and licensees. There are no third party beneficiaries to these Terms & Conditions; a person or entity who is not a party or signatory to these Terms & Conditions has no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to rely upon or enforce any term or provision of these Terms & Conditions.
POST SALE RETURN POLICY
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Francis “Brownie” Brown January 4, 1931 – May 12, 2018 “Brownie” (nicknamed by his Great Grandfather, Francis Woodward) was born January 4th 1931 in Toledo, Ohio. At age 5 he was adopted by his maternal grandparents and moved to Liberty Center Ohio. After graduating from high school in 1949 he was drafted in the United States Army and was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii in the Military Police Division. In 1952 he married his high school sweetheart Lois Ann Babcock. After they married Lois moved to Hawaii to be with him while he was serving in the Army. On December 30, 1953, Brownie was discharged from the Army and he and Lois moved back to Liberty Center, Ohio to start their family life. They had four children Brad, Robin (deceased), Lisa, and Daniel. In 1953 when he came back to Ohio, he went into a business partnership with his father in law (L.R. Babcock) which was a Mechanical Contracting Business. L.R. Babcock started it in 1946 when he was discharged from the Navy in World War II. In 1969 he took over the business and worked there until his retirement of March of 2015. Brownie’s gun enthusiasm started in 1964 when wife Lois bought him a Marlin 39A 22 Caliber at a Marlin 4x Scope and Sling. This gun was 100% new and still is. After she bought him that gun Brownie’s passion for collecting accelerated into an exciting hobby for him. Through the next couple of years in the gun collecting world in 1967 a single shot collection came up for sale owned by the late J.F. Bartlett from Huntington, West Virginia. Brownie wanted to start a collection of Target Rifles, so he contacted J.F. Bartlett’s widow (Charlotte) and was invited to view the Target Rifles and have an interview. From here Mrs. Bartlett narrowed her choice of new ownership between two collectors, Brownie and Claude E. Roderick, the old timer of the Target Rifles world. Mrs. Bartlett took a liking to Brownie and decided to sell the Target Rifles to him, he was 36 years of age. Brownie and Lois remortgaged their home, went down to Huntington and brought J.F. Bartlett’s collection home. Lois always said, “We paid for her condo in Ft. Myers Beach.” From that point his collecting of Single Shot Target Rifles in todays terms “went viral.” He started getting to know single shot collectors from the Pacific to the Atlantic. He would buy old American Rifleman magazines dating from the early 1900’s to the 60’s. There would be an article on Target Rifles and he would track the rifles down until they were in his collection. There were so many fascinating stories on how he collected the Target Rifles/and Single Shots. He would share these stories with his children, his gun colleagues, and close friends. In 1980, Brownie and Lois built a house around his one of a kind Single Shot Collection. Brownie kept his collection pretty much in anonymity. Few people in the area knew what he had with the exception, of course, of his children, good friends, and certain gun collectors. Brownie always told his children: “A fish won’t get caught if it keeps his mouth shut.” Through the years of collecting, Brownie became a great mentor in the gun collecting world. He helped many of his gun colleagues any way he could. There were so many highlights while he was collecting. He was invited to show some of his Target Rifles on ESPN’s American Shooter which Hank Williams Jr. was the host. There were so many countless highlights that his children still talk about them to this day. Brownie suffered a debilitating stroke in 2015, but that didn’t stop him on collecting. His mind still was sharp as a tack and remembered everything about his collection. His passion was so strong, that he collected until the last weeks of his life. On May 12, 2018 Brownie passed at home with his children surrounding him, he was 87 years of age. Brownie was such an icon in the Target Rifle/Single Shot world few if any will dispute that. He will be missed by his colleagues and sadly missed by his children, but his legacy will live on. By Son, Daniel R. Brown We wish to express our gratitude to distinguished author and noted expert, Tom Rowe, for his assistance in cataloging a portion of this important collection.
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1001 - (N) EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION HECKLER & KOCH G3 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: H&K Model: G3 Serial No. A052644 Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester Barrel Length: 19” FFL Status: NFA Extremely attractive Heckler & Koch registered receiver G3 machine gun with proof mark “IB” indicating 1981 manufacture on left side of magazine well. Typical “Made in Germany” with “ARLINGTON VA” on right side of magazine well. Includes one original “G3” marked 20 round magazine with 3/63 manufacturer’s date, and web sling. Three position selector for the American market, “0, 1, A”. Includes folding bipod. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent factory original gray black finish with some slight loss of finish at the high edges around the ejection port and the occasional spot on the receiver. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. A very clean and attractive state of the art modern rifle caliber machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 25,000 - 35,000
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1002 - (N) DESIRABLE AND ATTRACTIVE GERMAN MP-38 / MP-40 MACHINE GUN ON INLAND ARMS COMPANY MANUFACTURED REGISTERED MP-38 RECEIVER (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Inland / Steyr-Daimer-Puch Model: MP-38 Serial No. 3831 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: NFA Very attractive combination of MP-38 and MP-40 parts on an Inland Arms Company MP-38 registered receiver. One can immediately spot the milled lightening “ribs” in the heavy steel receiver and flat magazine housing. Other features the discerning observer will pick up on will be the barrel is MP-38 with a muzzle cover ridge forward of the front sight and early magazine release button, and also will note the trigger guard has no reinforcement ridge. The rest of the gun is made up of MP-40 parts such as the bolt with sliding locking handle. Lower assembly is marked MP-40 and “bnz” (Steyr) and was manufactured in 1942. Serial numbers do not match on parts. No discernible serial number on barrel. Included with this lot is an original, albeit unmarked, leather sling with correct stitching, and seven original Nazi marked magazines and one Nazi marked magazine loader in a pair of tan magazine pouches. The pouches are a useful way to keep the magazines and loader together as the guns is transported to and from the range. The receiver tube is marked by the manufacturer on the underside and with serial number on left side forward of the magazine housing. At first glance the casual observer’s heart rate will quicken when they observe this gun, as the workmanship is that good! The MP-38 (machine pistol 1938 model) was submitted to meet the needs of the German military for a compact burst-fire weapons which originally was primarily to be used by dismounted armor and otherwise vehicle mounted troops. It evolved into the MP-40 which was far less time consuming to produce because the latter utilized more metal stampings, including the receiver. The MP-38 model, when found today, is one of the most sought and prized of the German World War II machine pistol models, and this cataloger can envision the collector who has the appropriate parts might want to acquire this specimen and complete a fine (all original except the tube) attention grabber. This would also make a great entry level machine gun for the recreational shooting enthusiast. Relatively slow firing, easy to control, comfortable, and utilizing readily available ammunition. This is a full-auto only machine gun eligible to be transferred into State of Connecticut. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as refinished upon assembly. There are some light handling marks and dings to the furnishings. Bore is very clean, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. A very attractive specimen indeed. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,500 - 17,500
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1003 - (N) ICONIC ORIGINAL TRANSITIONAL FLAT MAG HOUSING GERMAN MP-40 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Germany Model: MP-40 Serial No. 6563 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 9 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA Instantly recognizable and fun to shoot German MP-40 machine gun. Manufactured by “bnz” (Steyr) in 1941, this MP-40 incorporates the early transitional flat magazine house found only on the earliest manufactured models. In order to strengthen the magazine housing assembly and also take maximum advantage of utilizing sheet metal stamped parts the Germans started corrugating them fairly soon during production. Barrel and receiver serial numbers match. Lower assembly, although also “bnz 41” marked does not match. Nor does the bolt serial number match either. Included with this lot are two original Nazi marked magazines. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good original blued finish mostly turning to a grey patina with some areas starting to turn a brown patina. Bore is very good with strong shiny lands with dark grooves. Bolt face also very good. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 16,000 - 20,000
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1004 - (N) HIGHLY DESIRABLE GERMAN MP-44 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Germany Model: MP-44 Serial No. 3649P Caliber/Bore: 7.92x33mm Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Very attractive “fxo” (C.G. Haenel) MP44 manufactured in 1944 with clear “WaA 37” proofs on receiver forward of the magazine housing. Sheet metal stamped receiver manufactured by “cos” (Mertzwerke), which was a sub-contracter who supplied parts for many German weapons. “cos” also visible in sling recess of buttstock. Operating piston matches receiver number. Refinished bolt has non-matching electro-pencil number on underside. Numbers do not match between receiver and buttstock assembly which is numbered 7788 on bottom of wood, and “788” on buttstock socket. Bottom of receiver has added “MP 44 8 MM / H R GUNS” added markings professionally stamped in. Includes one original “fxo” 30 round magazine. The MP44 was the first true modern “assault rifle” chambered for a shorter than standard rifle cartridge (33 mm vs 57 mm) which although less powerful than the standard 8mm German rifle round was still very effective at medium ranges where most combat took place. This allowed the individual soldier to carry plenty of ammunition in 30 round magazine so that the rifle could be effective in close quarters combat as well. Capable of both semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire with the pressing of a switch at the side of the the receiver this first modern “assault rifle” could fill the role of a deliberate “aimed-fire” weapon, as well as that of a “suppressing fire” weapon. This rifle was constructed of metal stampings to the maximum extent possible to save production time and cost. CONDITION: Overall Appearance and finish is extremely fine as refinished on both receiver and on wood. Gas tube, operating piston, and magazine do not appear to have been refinished. Original wood grips are extremely fine. Bore is very clean, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. A very attractive looking specimen of an extremely popular and collectible machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 22,000 - 28,000
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1005 - (N) ALL ORIGINAL HAENEL MANUFACTURED MATCHING NUMBERED GERMAN WORLD WAR II MP-40 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Haenel Model: MP-40 Serial No. 5427o Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 9 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA 1942 manufactured classic German machine gun marked “fxo 42” on end cap with numerous Nazi proof marks throughout. Receiver exhibits both “WaA44” (Merzwerke) and eagle over “37” proofs indication Mertzwerke supplied the receiver tube to C.G. Haenel who assembled and finished the weapon. Mertzwerke was a subcontractor for sheet metal parts for many German weapons including the MP40. Serial number is 5427o; visible numbers appear matching on all visible parts as well as the bolt, which has very clear and attractive eagle over “37” followed by serial number followed by Nazi eagle over swastika firing proof visible when bolt is in the rear position. About the nicest set of original bolt markings this cataloger has ever seen on any MP-40. From the front sight hood to each side of the swing out should loop every number corresponds to the receiver serial number. Barrel resting bar not present but originals are available and were not numbered. On the barrel where the resting bar would normally cover is eagle over “37” with number “2904B” which is not the barrel serial number as the correct matching number with eagle proofs is right where it should be on the left side of the barrel. One 32 round magazine is included. The MP40 was designed to be a compact burst fire weapon originally intended for dismounted vehicle and armor troops but as time passed it was fielded in ever increasing numbers to all unit formations. It was a highly prized souvenir for American Soldiers to bring home. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish are very good to fine. Over 75% original blue finish thinning in places to a grey patina, particularly at the high edges. Bakelite has some light handling marks. Bore is extremely fine, shiny, and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a fully automatic only machine gun. An especially nice all-matching German World War II collectible which is seldom seen with such clear and unquestionably original proof marks. A benchmark specimen of what “right” looks like, worthy of even the most advanced collection. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC. JWK 2019-04-103 18,000 - 25,000
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1006 - (N) FANTASTIC ALL ORIGINAL HAENEL MANUFACTURED MATCHING NUMBERED GERMAN WW2 MP-40 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Germany Model: MP-40 Serial No. 2539 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 9.62” FFL Status: NFA Really fine condition and visible numbers matching 1941 manufactured classic German machine gun marked “fxo 41” on end cap with numerous Nazi proof marks throughout. Receiver exhibits both “cos” and “WaA44” (Merzwerke) and eagle over “37” proofs indicating Mertzwerke supplied the receiver tube to C.G. Haenel who conducted the final assembly and finish to the weapon. Mertzwerke was a subcontractor for sheet metal parts for many German weapons including the MP40. Serial number is 2539h. Visible numbers appear matching throughout including the bolt when viewed through the charging handle slot. Eagle over swastika firing proof as well as manufacturer’s code and serial number visible when bolt is in the rear position. Beautiful and clear set of original bolt markings on this MP-40. From the front sight hood to each side of the swing out should loop every number corresponds to the receiver serial number. Barrel resting bar is of an unusually brown Bakelite with original casting number on bottom. Two original 32 round magazines are included with this gun. The MP40 was designed to be a compact burst fire weapon originally intended for dismounted vehicle and armor troops but as time passed it was fielded in ever increasing numbers to all unit formations. It was a highly prized souvenir for American soldiers to bring home. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to extremely fine original blue finish thinning in places to a grey or brown patina in places, particularly at the high edges and on the swing out shoulder loop. Bakelite has some light handling marks. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a fully automatic only machine gun. An especially nice all-matching German World War II collectible with just honest vintage wear, seldom seen with such clear and unquestionably original proofmarks. Worthy of even the most advanced collection. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC. 17,500 - 22,500
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1007 - (N) ICONIC GERMAN WORLD WAR II MG-42 MACHINE GUN ON MG3 MOUNT WITH NUMEROUS ACCESSORIES (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Gustloff Model: MG42 Serial No. 3125f Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: NFA Gustloff manufactured MG-42 machine gun marked “M.U.” and “dfb” with Nazi proofs on receiver and other various places which indicates 1944 manufacture by Gustloff of Suhl. Other Nazi proof marks in evidence are “cof” (Eickhorn) on top cover, handgrip and feed tray, and “kls” (Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Warsaw plant, Poland) on roller lock frame, “cyq” (Spreewerke, Berlin) on un-numbered barrel. Bipod is “dfb” Gustloff. Two wooden buttstocks are included. One butt is a great condition unmarked post-war replacement with reinforcement band. The other is also unmarked with thinning black paint and is quite likely pre-May 1945. Anti-aircraft flip-up post present at rear sight. Unmarked but correct pre-May 1945 vintage leather sling attached to gun. Consignor states gun and sling came from veteran who brought them back together. Many accessories are included with this lot. They are: post-war MG3 tripod with periscope and low-light optic accessory kit, MG-3 anti-aircraft tripod, MG-3 barrel carrier with .308 MG-3 barrel, MG-3 anti-aircraft clamp-on sight, two “European green” painted assault drums, one European green 8mm width sized ammo can with belt segments, one .308 width sized ammo can with belt segments, one Nazi original paint assault drum with belt segment, one MG-3 green Steyr manufacture butt, one late war, or perhaps early post-war unmarked wooden butt with buffer, one Finnish “SA” marked double barrel carrier, one spare barrel door, one spare Nazi marked charging handle, two spare mainsprings, two spare Nazi 8mm Spreewerke manufactured barrels (One is a REAL prize, chrome lined!), thirty five belt segments with at least two being Nazi marked, three starter tabs, four complete spare MG-3 bolts (one of the bolts very rare marked “H K”), a picatinny rail adapter to MG42 AA tripod, post-war MG-3 rubberized gun cover, and a post war hard plastic “10 compartment” gunners box with numerous smaller MG-3 spare parts, including, but not limited to: broken case extractor, extended booster cup, two MG-3 flash hiders and barrel bearings, 2 muzzle booster cups, one bolt head, one bolt body, one anti-bolt bounce assembly, two extractors, and numerous firing pins and ejectors. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original finish with use revealing some gray patina at some high points and notably where the charging handle contacts the receiver. Barrels are fine to extremely fine exterior finish. This gun has exceptionally fine and tight rivets and the condition of the receiver indicates it has not been shot a great deal. Dark brown grips near excellent with some light handling marks. Sling very strong, supple and serviceable. Tripod and associated accessories near excellent. Bore barrel in gun is near excellent shiny and bright as also are spare barrels. Bolts are extremely fine overall. Mechanics are fine. This is a full auto only machine gun. This is truly an amazingly complete and well accessorized MG-42 machine gun which was the “State-of-the-art” general purpose German machine gun of World War II, and remained in service after the war for many years as the MG-3. Anybody who has watched World War II films, or been a member of the machine gun collecting community knows how impressive these guns are on the firing line. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 35,000 - 50,000 18
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1008 - (N) ATTRACTIVE AND UNIQUE SELECT-FIRE GERMAN WORLD WAR II MP-40 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: C.G. Haenel Model: MP-40 Serial No. 8764 n Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 9 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA Very attractive example of iconic German MP-40 machine gun. Barrel is a non-matching Steyr manufactured (Serial number 1527 d), but lower and receiver are matching C.G. Haenel with Mertz Werke stamped receiver with Nazi eagle proofs. Lower assembly is marked MP-40 and “fxo” (Haenel) and was manufactured in 1942. Bolt is serial number 6803 r. Included with this lot is a magazine loader, four original Nazi marked and four unmarked 32 round magazines, and a high quality leather magazine pouch. Also included is book “The MP38, 40, 40/1 and 41 Submachine gun Vol II” by Special Interest Publications. Professionally installed select-fire thumbpiece on left side of receiver. Cannot determine when this retrofit occurred but it is unique in this cataloger’s experience and a great idea! CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent lusterous blue refinish with some barely discernible handling marks. Attractive bakelite furnishings with just a few very light handling marks. Bore is very fine with clean strong rifling and some light frosting in the grooves. Bolt face extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 17,500 - 22,000
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1009 - (N) EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION GERMAN MP-40 ON WILSON REGISTERED TUBE MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Wilson / Steyr Model: MP40 Serial No. MP387 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: NFA Beautiful German MP-40 machine gun on Wilson manufactured and registered receiver tube. Lower assembly manufactured by Steyr (bnz) in 1942. Barrel is contemporary yet faithful to original manufacture with simple “745” on left side. Steyr bolt assembly (WaA 623). Numbers are not matching between bolt, lower assembly, or barrel. Barrel resting bar is of the bakelite type. Three original albeit refinished NAZI marked magazines aftermarket leather sling, and leather four cell magazine pouch are included with this lot. The MP-40 needs little introduction as is has been so often seen in various films over the years. It was, and remains the iconic and instantly recognizable “German machine gun” and is also one of the most popular machine guns to take to the range for the shooting enthusiast. Relatively slow firing, easy to control, comfortable, and utilizes readily available ammunition. This model also has the great benefit of being easy to field strip and clean. It is one of the best entry level machine guns, and as a full auto only machine gun it is eligible to be transferred into the State of Connecticut. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent lustrous blue as refinished upon assembly. Bakelite furnishings and grips are extremely fine with some light handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. A great specimen for any World War II and/or shooting enthusiast. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,000 - 18,000
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1010 - (N) EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE GERMAN MP-44 MACHINE GUN WITH STG 44 MARKED MAGAZINE (CURIO & RELIC). Manufacturer: German Model: MP44 Serial No. 8824c Caliber/Bore: 8mm Kurz Barrel Length: 16.25” FFL Status: NFA Very attractive “bnz” (Steyr) MP44 manufactured in 1944 with clear “WaA 623” proofs on receiver forward of the magazine housing. Visible numbers appear all matching including bolt upon field stripping. Charging handle/operating piston appears to be an unnumbered waffenmeister replacement. Beautiful wooden buttstock with clear “ayf” (ERMA) manufacturers code on left side on sling recess. “824 c” on hardware of buttstock assembly also appears to be a vintage waffenmeister renumber. Accessories include an original albeit unmarked leather sling with correct stitching and seven original Nazi marked magazines in a pair of unmarked tan magazine pouches. Six of the magazines are “MP44” marked but the 7th is a real prize, marked “St.G,44”. The MP44 was an developed to be an “all-purpose” weapon chambered for an intermediate cartridge falling between the full-power 8mm rifle cartridge, and the 9mm pistol cartridge. Capable of both semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire with the pressing of a switch at the side of the the receiver this first modern “assault rifle” could fill the role of a deliberate “aimed-fire” weapon, as well as that of a “suppressing fire” weapon which was much needed by the Germans on the Eastern front against the Russians. Much has been written about the development of this model, but the concept was to manufacture this rifle utilizing metal stampings to the maximum extent to save production time. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, dull, very likely vintage period non-buffed refinish with parts such as the barrel handguard and barrel starting to turn a brown patina and some wear to gray patina at the high edges in places. Wood of butt has a semi-gloss appearance over unsanded wood with absolutely stellar “ayf” manufacturer’s mark and some light handling marks. Grips are extremely fine to near excellent. Bore is very clean, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. A very attractive specimen with the appearance of a “dipped” refinish. There is evidence of a punch pin removal on both sides of the magazine housing above the magazine catch. This is a very attractive MP-44 with a highly desirable magazine. Ammunition became available in recent years and anyone who shoots one of these guns will attest to their excellent firing characteristics. There is a reason these are such popular collector’s items. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 22,500 - 27,500
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1011 - (N) RARE AND HIGHLY SOUGHT GERMAN BERMANN MP35/I MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC). Manufacturer: Bergmann Model: MP35/I Serial No. 1554 Sear Serial No. 1554 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 11 - 3/4â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: NFA Manufactured by Bergmann from the mid-1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s until 1942, the MP35/I incorporated an interesting and advanced feature of an easily removable barrel for cleaning and maintenance. Pressing the detent button with the head of a cartridge on the underside of the forearm forward of the trigger guard allows the user to rotate the muzzle and barrel assembly forward of the rear sight 90 degrees and then remove it; an extremely nice feature. Another interesting feature of this weapon is that it fires semi-auto with single pulls of the trigger and if automatic fire is desired, one need only pull the trigger to the rear and hold it. Receiver serial number is the only visible external serial number. Safety is on the left side of the receiver below the rear sight, which is graduated out to 1,000 meters. The tab to the rear of the safety is a bolt retention latch, which one need only to depress in order to remove the bolt for cleaning. This is an earlier production specimen with a one piece walnut stock. Top of receiver markings indicate it was issued to railway police as the seventh weapon for a particular precinct. The model was supplied primarily to security forces and SS formations. For those who are familiar with them, they are a highly prized example of German milled steel submachine gun manufacturing. This weapon includes four original 32 round magazines. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent. Original lustrous blue finish is starting to fade in places with typical light handling marks, bruises and dings on wood stock from use. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. An exciting offering for the collector of high quality World War II era German machine guns as well as for the discerning shooting enthusiast/collector/investor. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 12,000 - 20,000
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1012 - (N) RARE AND DESIRABLE SAVAGE LEWIS MODEL 1914 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Savage Model: Lewis Machine Gun Serial No. 2905 Caliber/Bore: .303 British Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: NFA Rare and attractive Savage manufactured Lewis ground Model 1914 machine gun in a contemporary wooden transit case with leather cased gunner kit, six pan magazines total, and spare barrel. Gunner’s kit contains two spanner wrenches, two broken case extractors, punch, two drum loading tools, oil bottle, spring tension gauge, bore cleaning pull-through, and a contemporary tension scale. The Lewis machine gun was a preferred model light machine gun of World War I. Reliable, portable, and relatively light in comparison to the water-cooled guns then employed. This specimen, manufactured by Savage as opposed to Birmingham Small Arms, is more appealing to the American collector as a general rule. Marked with attractive Savage markings on receiver, bolt does not match receiver number. Three of the pan magazines have cream colored paint in a semi-circle on the top, and one pan magazine (labeled “bad”) needs to have pin on right side reworked to function. The other three pan magazines are without added paint. None are British marked. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good matte apparently arsenal refinish over some dings and handling marks on shroud. Receiver does not appear to be refinished and is extremely fine with some wear to gray patina at the high edges. Same with other metal parts at lower end of receiver. Right side of receiver slot cover is refinished. Buttstock hardware has been refinished with some barely discernible spots of light pitting. Buttplate exhibits patent dates on the flat and is good with plenty of evidence of being set down on hard objects over the years. Wood is in good serviceable condition with a couple chips and handling marks. Pan magazines run from good to very fine. Bore is very good as is bolt face. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. A very nice specimen, very well made and as a model this cataloger can attest they are very accurate and fun to shoot! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 12,500 - 17,500
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1013 - (N) SUPERB HIGH CONDITION EXTREMELY DESIRABLE ORIGINAL 8MM BREN MACHINE GUN WITH ACCESSORIES (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: British Model: Bren Mk I Serial No. 2-3251 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 24 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA Superb and extremely desirable matching 8mm Bren select fire machine gun with nine magazines, original gunners cleaning kit, brown web sling, and gunners spare barrel bag with matching spare barrel. Yes, this gun comes with both its primary and spare barrel in the original gunners bag, matching the gun serial number. Marked on right side of receiver “7.92 BREN MK I” with serial number on top of receiver. Barrel in gun marked “2-3251S” (indicating spare). Primary barrel in carrier marked “2-3251”. Visible numbers all matching. Original metal magazine box also included. Cleaning kit includes oil bottle, pull-through and disassembly tool. Kit marked “WALLET, SPARE PARTS, BREN”. Barrel carrier includes wood dowel, tin box with two springs and spare extractor, and cleaning brush and oil bottle. The Bren gun was the culmination of the development of the Czech ZB-26 and ZB-30 series as refined in Britain and is generally accepted to be one of the best light to medium machine guns of World War II. Sight is graduated in meters and is the correct 7.92mm rear sight. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent. Smooth, grey finish and extremely fine to near excellent pistol grip with some handing marks and dings. Primary barrel has near excellent, shiny bright bore. Second barrel has strong crisp rifling turning dark in the grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine to near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. The 8mm Bren machine gun is generally the most sought after of this model due to the historical availability of this ammunition. This specimen with two matching barrels and its original accessories place it at the very top of available specimens of this kind. A fantastic opportunity for the machine gun collector/investor. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 30,000 - 40,000
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1014 - (N) FLUTED WATER JACKET WORLD WAR I BRITISH VICKERS MODEL 1915 MACHINE GUN REGISTERED BY FAKTS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: FAKTS Model: 1915 Serial No. AT190 Caliber/Bore: .303 British Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: NFA The Vickers water cooled machine gun was the immediate evolutionary progression from the venerable Maxim machine gun. By relocating the trigger mechanism to the top of the action, the overall height of the receiver box could be shortened and the gun consequently lightened. From the perspective of the modern day collector/shooting enthusiast the Vickers is more readily and easily converted to different calibers according to the desires of the owner. This attractive Vickers is marked on water jacket “7.92/303” and is registered as fully transferable by FAKTS out of Houston, TX. This gun is currently set-up to shoot the popular 8mm Mauser, but could be readily converted to shoot .303 British or even .30-06 if one had the correct parts. Parts remain available to convert the Vickers to shoot the popular 7.62 Russian cartridge as well. Details about this particular example are that it has a brass screw on drain cap, unarmored muzzle, feed shuttle numbered 10792 with evidence of conversion to 8mm. Bolt is numbered 877T and is indeed 8mm. Various parts are marked “MA” indicating Australian manufacture and others such as water jacket being marked “ET” (Erithworks) and having British crown proof marks. This gun is extremely professionally assembled. Mechanism moves smoothly when operated by hand. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as refinished. Metal surfaces retain over 90% of their blue finish with an area of brown patina just forward of rear sight. Backplate handles are a hard bakelite plastic material while metal surfaces of backplate have enamel paint mostly flaking off revealing a gray/ brown patina. Water jacket retains over 95% gray/green repainted finish. Muzzle booster shows some slight pitting, green verdigris and some slight oxidation. Bore has strong bright lands, but dark in grooves. Bolt face is near excellent. Mechanics are fine. Tripod serial numbered 389 and marked with brass plate “VICKERS MACH. GUN/TRIPOD/MARK IV/MGF. BY COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”. Tripod only has about 10% of its original paint; bare metal surfaces have turned brown with corrosion and fairly heavy scale; brass pedestal and head still retain 80% of their green paint. Front and rear retaining pins present. Traverse elevation mechanism works fine. This tripod appears fully functional. A very fine Vickers gun for the discerning enthusiast who is looking for a lock with the difficult to find extractor for the 8mm / .30-06 cartridge. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 or 4. 12,500 - 18,000
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1015 - (N) ICONIC AND VERY HANDSOME COLT THOMPSON 1921AC MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1921 Serial No. 10163 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 12” FFL Status: NFA Very fine specimen of a Colt 1921 Thompson with Cutts compensator retaining original 1921 internal parts and correct cartouched buttstock. Typical markings on receiver with visible serial numbers matching. One 20 round Bridgeport magazine is included. The Colt Thompson is the the most iconic of all American machine guns. The first in the line of Thompson machine guns produced it is a recognized symbol of the 1920’s prohibition era as well as World War II. The Thompson spans a range across several collecting genres, with plenty of variations and accessories to appeal to a wide range of collector/investors. Even persons who are not normally gun enthusiasts have remarked to this cataloger, “If I was going to want to own one machine gun, I would like a Thompson.” The gun that started the line was the Colt Model 1921, and of these, the guns with the Cutts compensator as is on this specimen have the most recognized silhouette. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent with deep lustrous blue refinish on flat sides of upper receiver assembly and flat side of lower where it meets the upper. Some slight loss of finish to the high edges with some loss of finish to grey patina at the stock attachment points. Buttplate finish a brown patina with thinning to a grey at the high edges. Vertical foregrip is extremely fine with a rich brown color. Pistol grip in same state with noticeable gouges on the left side. Buttstock wood exhibits typical light nicks and handling marks. Bore is superb, excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine with remainder of bolt exceptionally fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. A very handsome example of the most popular and sought after of the Thompson machine gun models with an exceptional condition bore and bolt. It is only upon the closest inspection that one may discern the refinish at the sides. Barrel does not appear to be refinished. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 30,000 - 35,000
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1016 - (N) EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL FINISH COLT MODEL 1921 AC THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC) Manufacturer: Colt Model: Thompson M1921 Serial No. 5137 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 12 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Exceptional original matching specimen of the Colt Model 1921 machine gun. Includes two unmarked 20 round magazines, one 20 rounded Seymour magazine; eight 30 round magazines, two of which are “CO” marked and the others are new in original wrappers; two canvas stick mag pouches as well as one 1945 dated canvas 50 round drum pouch with one “Crosby” 50 round drum. Canvas drum pouch is “RUSCO” manufactured and extremely fine. Buttstock retains anchor proof mark. Visible numbers appear matching on lower and upper. Original Colt 1921 internal parts. Typical and Auto-Ordnance markings on sides of receiver. Overall appearance and finish extremely fine. CONDITION: Extremely fine to near excellent original lustrous blue finish with some losses at the high edges and where the actuator rides in the charging handle slot. Wood exhibits some light handling marks, some noticeable scratches and light gouges to the right side of the buttstock and pistol grip, and loss of finish at the finger grip portion of the hand grip. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine to near excellent, shiny and bright with some light pitting in the grooves near the muzzle. Bolt face is fine with some darkness along the edges. This is a select fire machine gun. All in all, a very handsome and attractive specimen of the American iconic classic Thompson machine gun. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin, who related before his death that this Thompson was purchased and given to him on his 18th birthday by his stepfather. Likely it was purchased new ! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 27,500 - 37,500
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1017 - (N) AUTO ORDNANCE THOMPSON M1A1 MACHINE GUN AS REACTIVATED BY MARANA ARMS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Thompson Auto Ordnance Model: M1A1 Serial No. 201072 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA This M1A1 Thompson has been completely reworked and reactivated by “Marana Arms” which included re-welding the receiver, with “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION/BRIDGEPORT,CONNECTICUT U.S.A.” on right side. Top of receiver marked “MARANA/ARMS/MFG/NO. 1/MDL. S”. Cutts compensator marked with Auto Ordnance Corporation and Cutts trademark within diamond. Although this gun is marked with “Marana” markings the ATF form 3 indicates both Auto Ordnance and Marana with serial number 201072. Lyman adjustable rear sight affixed to receiver with screws after which the heads were dressed off showing bare metal. One 30-round magazine marked “SW CO.” is included. The M1A1 Thompson was designed to decrease production cost and time required in order to meet high military production demands for World War II. This model Thompson is designed to take only stick magazines. Drum magazines will not fit this model. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished. Buffing marks underneath refinish is evident throughout. Wood has also been refinished and there are two small plugs on left side of horizontal forend. Wood has nicks, chips and some handling marks, as well as a heavy coat of glossy finish. One rear sling swivel screw is not present. Bottom of trigger guard marked “NO. 1”, there is also a partially buffed number just forward of the handgrip. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is also near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Magazine retains over 95% of its blued finish and there is a large “V” at front bottom. This would make an outstanding Thompson to take to the range, with a top condition bore, and gun is already refinished so no negative impact on collectors value. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,500 - 17,500
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1018 - (N) FINE CONDITION GUIDE LAMP M3 “GREASE GUN” MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Guide Lamp Model: M3 Serial No. 216082 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Highly popular and sought after M3 “Grease Gun” as manufactured by Guide Lamp for use during World War II. This specimen is covered with vintage era back paint, as was common practice by the British when they received these through the Lend-Lease program. Accessories include one new-in-box bolt still in its sealed grease paper wrapper, seven original 30 round magazines, and two green canvas M3 marked ammo pouches. Typical “Guide” on left side of magazine housing with crossed cannons arsenal marking. Also typical Guide Lamp markings on underside of trigger guard “B. G. R. -GL- B 301456” and on action housing “G.L. 0153432”. The M3 cocks by the firer opening the ejection port cover, then actuating a lever on the left side of the receiver to withdraw the bolt to the rear. The M3 was a contemporary successor to the Thompson machine gun during World War II as a less costly, and more rapidly produced machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original black enamel finish showing wear to a grey patina at the high edges. Magazines range from fine to extremely fine. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright but with a ring about 1.25 “ from the muzzle. This does not affect serviceability or shoot-ability. Bolt is also is very fine. Mechanics are crisp and positive. This is a full-auto only machine gun. The Grease gun is a highly sought collectors item for both the World War II and shooting enthusiast. This is an attractive piece from the World War II era. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 22,500 - 27,500
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1019 - (N) EXTREMELY RARE AND HIGHLY SOUGHT SOVIET RUSSIAN SIMENOV AVS-36 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC) Manufacturer: Izhevsk Model: Simenov AVS-36 Serial No. H 127 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x54R Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Manufactured by Izhevsk in 1939 and so marked and dated, this rifle was Russia’s version of the American 1918 Browning automatic rifle. With a box magazine and full power rifle round it had an advantage over the BAR in that it fires from a closed bolt, with a large muzzle brake. Expensive and time consuming to produce, it was fielded in limited numbers before Soviet authorities decided they would concentrate more on the semi-auto only SVT-38s and later SVT-40s. Receiver and buttstock serial number match. Bolt and magazine serial numbers do not match receiver serial number. No import marks (of course) on this curio and relic eligible machine gun, indicating it was likely a bring-back by some G.I. who likely liberated it from a German. This cataloger has spoken to several veterans in past years who captured Russian equipment from German soldiers on the Western Front. The AVS-36 incorporates an adjustable gas port above the barrel forward of the hand guard and a cleaning rod on the right side which attaches to the rifle making it immediately recognizable relative to its cousins, the SVT series. Two original non-matching SN 15 round magazines are included with this lot. One is “SA” marked indicating Finnish capture. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish are fine. Original blue finish thinning to a grey patina in a classic use wear pattern. Stock has typical scratches, gouges and handling marks, but is completely whole and serviceable with clear and attractive Soviet cartouche on right side. Charging handle dust cover slides with proper tension. Selector is crisp and positive. Bore is dark with strong rifling; shiny on lands and dark in grooves. Bolt face is very good. This is a select fire machine gun. Quite an attractive, very rare and desirable specimen for the World War II or Soviet machine gun collector/ investor. A great piece. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 18,000 - 25,000
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1020 - (N) KOREAN WAR CAPTURED RUSSIAN PPSH-41 MACHINE GUN WITH ORIGINAL VETERAN’S AMNESTY REGISTRATION FORM (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Ppsh-41 Serial No. P4516 Caliber/Bore: .32 Caliber Barrel Length: 11” This Soviet Russian PPSh-41 machine was manufactured in 1945 by the Vyatskie Polyany factory as indicated by the star within the shield marking. This is one of the major manufacturers of this machine gun during World War II. The year of manufacture is visible directly below this marking. Visible serial numbers appear matching on upper receiver, lower assembly tang, trigger guard, and upon close examination, one can see them on the left side of the stock as well, and even on the right side of the bolt. Barrel serial number does not match. One 71 round drum magazine is included. Although over five million of these guns were manufactured in Soviet Russia, they are a rather scarce as a fully transferable machine gun in the National Firearms Act registry. This particular specimen was captured from a Chinese soldier in Korea according to the hand written inscription on the bottom of homemade display stand. Inscription reads: “Sgt. Stan Jones (svc #) 1st Division / 1st Marine Air Wing? 1950-1953 “ – I bought this Burp Gun from a marine corps Sgt who took it from a young Chinaman. He said the fellow did not need it anymore!”. The stand has a U.S. Marine Corps patch affixed with attractive gold colored tacks. Included with this lot is the original amnesty registration form showing Hiram Stanton Jones of California as the original registrant. This same form also indicates this gun was registered as a deactivated gun with a welded up chamber. Hence the replacement barrel in the now “live” gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent as refinished. Wood stock has also been lightly sanded and refinished. Drum has about 80% remaining of flaking black paint over brown patina, and follower is not in position within. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt is extremely fine and in the white. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. A great gun for the discerning machine gun collector as it was used by enemy forces across several major conflicts, and ammunition remains plentiful and available in this country. A great find with an entertaining provenance! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 15,000 - 20,000
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1021 - (N) EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE FLEMING REGISTERED RUSSIAN FOLDING STOCK AK-47 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Russian Model: AK-47 Serial No. NK7559 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x39 Russian Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Absolutely beautiful, albeit refinished, Russian folding stock AK-47 machine gun as manufactured in 1951 which was re-manufactured by Fleming apparently by saw cutting the receiver in two, and then professionally re-welding the two halves back together again. If one looks at it in the right light one can see where it was welded together. Visible numbers appear matching on receiver, action cover, and wood. Upon field stripping this firearm, the operating rod is also matching and the bolt has one stamped “9” with an electropenciled “5” before it. Interpret this as you see fit. The lot includes one bayonet, serial numbered 0386 with scabbard, and frog. No magazine present. Cyrillic markings at selector with Cyrillic prefix to serial number interpreted as “nk” upon registration. Year of manufacture “1951r” (1951 year) immediately after serial number. Early Russian AK-47 folding stock machine guns registered as fully transferable are incredibly scarce, and pretty much surface for public sale only incidental to estate situations, as in this case. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish near mint deep lustrous refinish upon re-manufacture with some softening to the left side receiver markings. Wood also lightly sanded and refinished, with serial number markings still very clear. Bolt itself is a slightly plum color. Bolt carrier remains appropriately in the white. Bore is very fine with some darkness in the grooves from firing residue. Bolt face very fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 20,000 - 30,000
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1022 - (N) WILSON REGISTERED AUTO SEAR IN NEAR MINT UNFIRED HUNGARIAN SA 85M (AK-47 COPY) MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Wilson Arms Model: AKM Serial No. 1335 Sear Serial No. P87107 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x39mm Barrel Length: 16â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Modern Near mint unfired Hungarian SA 85 M rifle converted to select fire machine guns through installation of Wilson registered auto-sear. Classic Kalashnikov design embodied in an FEG manufactured rifle with attractive black metal finish and blond wood furnishings. Includes two 30 round magazines. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original black hard coat finish with a line where safety/ selector rides on the receiver and perhaps a handling mark or two. Wood also near excellent. Bore is near excellent unfired, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Just about as nice a specimen of its kind as one could ever hope to find of the most widely recognized and used assault rifle design in the world. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2019-04-104 25,000 - 35,000
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1023 - (N) EXTREMELY SCARCE AND ATTRACTIVE WORLD WAR I ERA BRASS JACKET IMPERIAL RUSSIAN MAXIM AS CAPTURED AND CONVERTED TO 8MM BY GERMANS (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Russian Model: 1910 Serial No. 7501 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: NFA This exceedingly rare and desirable Russian Model 1910 Maxim is documented in Dolf Goldsmith’s book “The Devil’s Paintbrush.” Many Russian Maxim Guns were captured by the Germans during World War I and subsequently converted to fire Germany’s own 8mm Mauser cartridge. They are immediately recognizable by a large “S” riveted to the top cover. The Russians had both the older brass as well as steel smooth jacket Maxim’s during World War I, but the brass jacket gun was and is by far more scarce. On this specimen the steel fusee cover bears the Imperial Russian double headed eagle and Cyrillic markings including serial number and stated 1915 year of manufacture. Bottom plate, trunnion, and nose cap are all of steel construction. Water jacket also bears Imperial Russian eagle symbol water jacket. Brass water filler cap missing its extended hard rubber thumb piece but otherwise serviceable. Water drain cap is a steel replacement with red hard rubber thumb piece remaining. Cork, chain, and attachment hardware for chain to jacket not present. Serial numbers match on sideplates, fusee cover, top cover and backplate as well as trunnion trigger bar and cross bolt. Bolt is numbered 7008. Optical sight bracket present on left side receiver plate. Top cover has large steel “S” riveted on indicating conversion to 8mm Mauser by Germans after capture. Muzzle booster assembly is of German MG08 type. Barrel is marked “S” / SN “8859” / Nazi eagle proof mark. Oil brush caps are numbered 42 and 22 respectively and oil brushes are intact and serviceable. Early and highly desirable original brass base Sokolov mount, serial number 4541, has extendable legs attached to undercarriage and steel wheel at rear base of carriage. Reproduction armor shield present. Mounting pin retention chain is a latter day replacement. Underside of gun trunnion is engraved “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a close friend of Dolf Goldsmith’s who was a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. This specimen was also owned for many years by H. P. White Laboratories, as stated in Goldsmith’s book “The Devil’s Paintbrush” on Page 225. Mechanics are fine. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent, near 100% refinish on steel parts with area around engraving on fusee cover turning a brown patina. Charging handle blue has worn thin and turned a slight patina on ball where it is grasped to actuate. Brass water jacket shows evidence of polishing and retains much of that shine together with a mottling of brown spots and some nicks. Muzzle is in very clean condition. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright with some wear to lands. Lock face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. Mount retains about 30% of its green painted finish otherwise mostly a dark brown patina on steel of carriage and rims of wheels, which are worn bright at edges. Turn table assembly also an even light brown patina. Brass base unpainted and quite attractive. Armor shield retains 95% green repainted finish with red oxide primer showing through scratches and wear to edges. This Maxim is the “Holy Grail” for the World War I Maxim collector whether they be interested in Russian or German military history. This gun may well be the only specimen of its kind on its original side-plate and registered fully transferable and Curio & Relic eligible in the United States. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 25,000 - 35,000 34
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1024 - (N) VERY INTERESTING AND DESIRABLE ARMALITE AR-180 MACHINE GUN WITH BRITISH PROOFS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Armalite Model: AR-180 Serial No. S25541 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: NFA Desirable Armalite AR-18 machine gun with Costa Mesa address and added “STERLING ENGLAND” on left side of receiver with British Nitro proofs on right side of barrel, and one metal “By Sterling England” marked magazine indicating positively that this specimen made it to England and back again. The Armalite AR-18 was intended to be a refined development of the M16 and incorporates a side folding stock, adjustable rear flip-up peep sight, ambidextrous selector and ejection port cover which closes when the bolt is in the forward position. It is immediately recognizable by its distinctive bolt cocking handle. It was an early design to provide for a more compact weapon for our and other military forces. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent original finish with some light handling marks. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. Very interesting piece with British proofs. Wish it could talk! A wonderful opportunity for the modern machine gun collector. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 10,000 - 15,000
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1025 - (N) FANTASTIC JULY 1918 ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION WORLD WAR I MARLIN ROCKWELL BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE MODEL 1918 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Marlin Rockwell Model: Browning Automatic Rifle Serial No. 30641 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA Absolutely fabulous original World War I original configuration Marlin Rockwell manufactured BAR model 1918 including correct World War I era style flash hider as well as outstanding checkered wooden forend. Barrel marked “M” (for Marlin) with “7-18” date and ordnance bomb proof marks. One original vintage 20 round magazine with “M” proof on floorplate also included with this lot. Gun retains its semi-auto operational feature as originally fielded for World War I. When selector is in the forward position the rifle fires semi-automatic only and in the middle position fully-automatic. The Browning automatic rifle was designed to provide “walking fire” while on the advance. This concept meant to maximize the attack firepower and allow for both automatic suppressive fire on an objective as well as aimed semi-automatic fire from the shoulder. The BAR is a favorite at any shooting event, and this beautiful specimen is certain to draw significant interest. High quality manufacture, beautiful finish and furnishings, and tremendous fun to shoot. This is the BAR that many collectors have been waiting for. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent professional faithful refinish over a couple handling marks visible only upon close examination with some subsequent very little brown patina. Magazine also has lustrous blue finish with some loss of finish to a grey patina in places. Forend is in fabulous condition with perhaps the slightest of handling marks. Buttstock exhibits a slight 2-3/4” crack on left running parallel to the bore line 1/4” from top of the receiver towards the butt. This does not affect serviceability and a good wood repairman could deal with this. Otherwise the buttstock exhibits light but typical handling marks and dings. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Mechanics are crisp. This is the among the most attractive BAR’s this cataloger has ever seen come to auction. Combination of model, configuration, vintage, appearance, and quality of bore and internals in a gun that is in a condition to be fired as much as one would like without diminishing the value. Absolutely fabulous gun for the U.S. military historical machine gun enthusiast, or World War I era collector, or for that matter, a forward thinking investor/ shooter. This gun brings the key elements of value together into a great opportunity! A great machine gun! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 35,000 - 45,000
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1026 - (N) WORLD WAR I ERA WINCHESTER MANUFACTURED BROWNING MODEL 1918 BAR RETROFITTED TO 1918A2 CONFIGURATION FOR WORLD WAR II (CURIO AND RELIC) Manufacturer: Winchester Model: M1918 Serial No. 105722 Sear Serial No. 105722 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: NFA Highly desirable Winchester manufactured BAR Model 1918 originally manufactured in November 1918 as indicated by the barrel date. As many were, this specimen was retrofitted during World War II, and although it still retains the first variation adjustable gas cylinder plug and wooden buttstock, it also has a bipod, carrying handle, smooth wooden forend and “F A S” selector markings. British nitro proof and firing test proofs on left side of barrel indicate this gun was in British hands before returning to the United States. Desirable accessories include an original checkered forend in extremely fine condition, a contemporary smooth wooden forend, seven 20 round magazines, a green web sling, two green canvas magazine pouches, a U.S. Combat Bookshelf softcover manual on the Browning Automatic Rifles, and an “Armasteel” handgrip assembly for the firer who would like a pistol grip when shooting a BAR. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to very fine with over 90% World War II era smooth arsenal refinish with some thinning and wear to a grey patina at the high edges. Buttstock exhibits a crack 2-1/4” on right side and 4” on left side at a slight angle from the boreline from the receiver towards the butt. This does not affect serviceability. Otherwise the wood exhibits light but typical handling marks and dings. Bore has strong rifling turning dark in the grooves. Mechanics are crisp. The BAR is always a favorite among collectors and shooters. A historic classic which is also loads of fun as the range. Many times I have heard the chuckle and seen the grin on a shooters face even I have heard the steady, “thump, thump, thump” report of the BAR. A great machine gun! From the estate collection of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 25,000 - 35,000
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1027 - (N) WELL ACCESSORIZED AND HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE WORLD WAR II SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION U.S. M2 HEAVY BARRELED .50 BMG MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Browning Model: AN/M2 Serial No. 1596839 Sear Serial No. 1596839 Caliber/Bore: .50 Barrel Length: 45” FFL Status: NFA Very well accessorized Savage Arms Corporation manufactured U.S. M2 .50 caliber machine gun. Attractive brown composite grips. Muzzle attachment included at end of barrel. Original “Evans Products” G.I. M2 ground tripod is included with stirrup and Traverse and Elevation unit. About 800 rounds of ammunition total in this lot. Including ten original sealed “spam” cans of 55 each rounds of linked “A.P.I. M8” ammunition is included, as well as approximately 200 additional rounds of linked ball with some black tipped AP, and two shorter strings which include a “rainbow” of black, red, and blue tipped cartridges. Also included with this lot is an exceptionally rare and highly sought Fairchild Aviation manufactured optical sight which automatically adjusts for bullet drop as adjusted for range. As an added bonus, a World War II U.S.G.I. .30 caliber belt loading machine is also included with this lot. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original dull grey finish with only some light handling marks. Tripod is extremely fine, as is the ammunition. Optical sight is very fine as is its original leather storage box. Very fine bore with some brown inside flash hider. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp and positive. This is a full-automatic only machine gun. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 25,000 - 35,000
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1028 - (N) VERY ATTRACTIVE COLT MODEL 1928 COMMERCIAL BROWNING WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN ON DLO REGISTERED SIDEPLATE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: DLO Manufacturing Model: M 1919A (gun is actually 1928 Water cooled) Serial No. 8019010 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 20 - 1/4” FFL Status: NFA
High condition Colt Commercial Model 1928 Browning water cooled machine gun as re-manufactured on D.L.O. registered sideplate. D.L.O sideplate markings and registration indicates “M1919A”. Safety switch present on right side of receiver, and scope mounting bracket on left side of receiver indicate this was one of the parts kits imported years ago from South America and made into a fully transferable machine gun. Original gun number on trunnion is “337”. Accessories include a very attractive fine condition original Colt Commercial tripod with original data disk indicating “632”. Other accessories include a custom made transit chest, four barrels (one is chrome lined .308), one unpainted wooden ammo box, one 250 round cloth belt, one pair of contemporary wood grips, one steam condensing hose, and a leather strap. Also included is some non-hazardous packing material for sealing the barrel in the water jacket. Front drain cap, cork, and chain present in plastic packet are also included. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent dull gray blue refinish upon remanufacture. Original vintage wood grips have some dings and chips but remain serviceable. Water jacket simply near excellent outstanding condition as are the bronze trunnion and end cap. Barrels range from very good to near excellent bores. Bolt is marked 7.62mm with extremely fine bolt face. Mechanics are fine. This is a full-auto only machine gun. A very nice specimen, very well made and as a model this cataloger can attest they are fun to shoot! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,000 - 18,000
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1029 - (N) HIGH CONDITION SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A (M14) MACHINE GUN WITH ORIGINAL BOX (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Springfield Armory Model: M1A Serial No. 38660 Caliber/Bore: 7.62mm Barrel Length: 14” Receiver marked “U.S. RIFLE / 7.62 mm M1A / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY” followed by serial number. Includes typical flash hider and flip-up buttplate. One 20 round magazine is included as well as an original (unserialized) Springfield Armory cardboard box within its brown cardboard sleeve. Selector switch at receiver and fine attractive walnut stock with brown plastic handguard. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance extremely fine to near excellent original dull blue finish on metal parts with extremely fine to near excellent wood which shows some slight handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. This is a select fire machine gun which has been fired, but also very well cared for. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,500 - 17,500
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1030 - (N) EXCEPTIONALLY FINE WORLD WAR II INLAND M2 CARBINE MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC). Manufacturer: Inland Model: M2 Serial No. 7178686 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: NFA Fabulous condition Inland US M2 Carbine so marked on the receiver and barrel and in the correct 7000000 serial number range with “5-45” Inland barrel. As so many were, this gun has been retrofitted with adjustable rear peep sight and bayonet lug forward barrel band. Features a flip-type safety and original “IO” marked stock with four rivet hand guard. Also incorporates round bolt. Includes one 30 round magazine. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number. The M2 Carbine was fielded at the very end of World War II with most going to the Pacific Theater. After the war, many M1 Carbines were retrofitted and made into M2 carbines by the U.S. Government. These guns saw service throughout the Korean and Vietnam War eras and were even supplied to other countries by the United States thereafter. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent just about mint arsenal refinish with some thinning where the charging handle rides on the receiver and on the round bolt. Wood is absolutely stellar. Bore near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Would be just about impossible to upgrade the condition of this specimen. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 12,500 - 17,500
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1031 - (N) VERY SCARCE CHATELLERAULT MODEL 24/29 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC) Manufacturer: Châtellerault Model: M-24/29 Serial No. A33826 Caliber/Bore: 7.5x54mm French Barrel Length: 23” FFL Status: NFA This Chatellerault is marked on right side of the receiver “MLE 1924 M 29” with serial number. Matching serial number visible on gas tube when viewed through magazine matches receiver serial number. Barrel is non-matching SN. “PK” mark at bottom right side of receiver indicates a parkerizing finish process tested on machine guns in French service in the 1930’s. Included in this lot is an original leather sling and eight original 25 round magazines efficiently contained in a re-purposed German 1938 dated magazine box. Bipod retains its original cast brass feet and deploys properly. Tripod attachment post not present at bottom of buttstock with mounting latch and flip up buttplate serviceable and tools present within buttstock compartment. Four holes drilled on left side of the receiver near barrel. Leather cocking handle cover still present and serviceable. The magazine well and ejection port has a very well-fitted and effective cover arrangement designed to keep dust and grime out of the action. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine retaining over 85% of original blue finish thinning and turning to a brown patina in places. Barrel retains about 90% of a black enamel paint with some scratches to bare metal in places. Bipod retains over 90% of its original black painted finish. Wooden forend, handgrip and buttstock have some small chips, dings and handling marks but still present a good appearance. Bore is shiny and bright with crisp rifling. Bolt is extremely fine. The Chatellerault was a successful adaptation of the Browning automatic rifling principal by the French with the idea it could provide “walking fire” upon offensive maneuver. Two trigger design, one for semi-automatic and one for fully automatic fire. Those who have fired this machine gun will attest to its effectiveness. A rare gun from the WW2 era and a great opportunity for the French gun collector, especially with eight magazines! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 12,500 - 17,500 42
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1032 - (N) MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL LOW SERIAL NUMBER FN HERSTAL FN-FAL 1964 MANUFACTURED MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC). Manufacturer: FN Model: FAL Serial No. 434 Caliber/Bore: 7.62mm Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: NFA Superb original Fabrique Nationale F.A.L. machine gun designated as “Light Automatic Rifle” (French: Fusil Automatique Léger), the FN-FAL has been marketed world-wide and was adopted by NATO forces in the cold war era with great satisfaction and success. All-original Fabrique Nationale manufactured guns are rather rare in the National Firearms Act registry as fully transferable guns. ATF Registration form shows, “FN (HERSTAL)” as the manufacturer. Right side of receiver marked with typical FN markings visible in the accompanying photos, and “F.A.L. cal. 7,62 A.N.C. 1964” followed by serial number. Includes two 20 round magazines. Serial numbers match between upper and lower assemblies. Accessories include one 20 round magazine. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent dark black enamel hardcoat finish and near excellent composite furnishings with the slightest of handling marks. By contrast the magazine has an extremely fine matte blue finish. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. The FAL rifle saw widespread military use in over 90 countries for over three decades. It is a highly effective full-power .308 battle rifle and is a top quality rifle caliber machine gun of the highest order of reliability. It would make a fine addition to any machine gun collection. It would be pretty hard to upgrade the condition of this specimen which has everything going for it. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 17,500 - 22,500
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1033 - (N) EXTREMELY FINE FINNISH VALMET MODEL 76 .223 CALIBER MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Valmet Model: Model 76 Serial No. 165499 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 16” FFL Status: NFA Very high quality Finnish manufactured Valmet Model 76 which is essentially a finer made and fitted version of the AK-47 platform. Manufactured from 1976 to 1986, we are fortunate to have some of these select fire machine guns in the National Firearms Act (NFA) registry. Firing at a rate of about 700-750 rounds per minute these guns were made in both 7.62x39mm and in 5.56mm. This specimen is a fixed wooden stock version and includes one 40 round magazine and one 20 round magazine. Marked with typical factory markings on left side of receiver with “VALMET INC.” U.S. markings on underside of receiver this Valmet is extremely clean. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original smooth grey and matte blue finish with some brassing to grey patina at a couple of high points such as front and rear sight protectors and at muzzle, and also at the heads of a couple of the receiver rivets. None of this detracts at all from what a handsome gun this is. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. Wood and composite furnishings near excellent with some slight handling marks. This is a select fire machine gun. An extremely well made machine gun which is also a very fun recreational shooter. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 15,000 - 20,000
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1034 - (N) FANTASTIC NEW IN BOX LATE PRODUCTION COLT M16A2 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Colt Model: M16A2 Serial No. 8030012 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: NFA Fantastic new in box example of the compact Colt M16A2 machine gun by Colt with telescoping buttstock, forward assist, and three shot burst selector with “Auto” marked selector. One of the very last produced Colt M16A2’s which were registered as fully transferable to individuals with black finish as opposed to a grey finish. Typical Colt logo and address on left side of receiver. Flip-up peep sight with state of the art adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation. One 30 round magazine, web sling, magazine case, and operators manual in original plastic bag and original brown cardboard shipping box serial numbered to the gun included. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is as new, mint, unfired, still sealed in original blue plastic bag. Bore, bolt face, and mechanics are unobserved and untested due to this rifle remaining sealed in original packaging. A tremendous collector/investment opportunity as there are no doubt very few of these machine guns around unopened in their original packaging. Photo of gun provided out-of-package is a representative visual example and not the gun included with this lot. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 30,000 - 35,000
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1035 - (N) EXCEPTIONAL HIGH CONDITION UNFIRED COLT M16A1 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Colt Model: M16A1 Serial No. 9532702 Caliber/Bore: 5.56 NATO Barrel Length: 21 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Truly exceptional Colt M16A1 machine gun in near mint unfired condition with accessories just as it would have come in its original box. No box present, but consignor has included a Colt 15 round magazine in addition to the Colt 30 round magazine. Other accessories include an original April 1977 military issue operators manual TM 9-1005-249-10, sealed 5.56 mm bandoleer pack with 7 cardboards, 14 stripper clips, clip guide and bandoleer, a sealed original “Seawest Industries” military web sling, and sealed military cleaning rod. Plastic muzzle cap at muzzle with original brown desiccant paper tube within the barrel. This is a true classic in the configuration so well known to American military personnel. Bayonet lug, triangular handguards, forward assist, and windage only adjustable rear sight. Only the absence of United States property markings and serial number range distinguish the gun from the ones taken into military service. CONDITION: Near mint overall appearance and finish with only the slightest of handling marks only discernible upon closest inspection. Bolt has been pulled back to check chamber which reveals moisture absorbent paper still in place. Bore not observed. Bolt face near mint. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Truly an exceptional and collectible piece for the forward thinking investor. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS FULLY TRANSFERABLE. 17,500 - 22,500
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1036 - (N) DESIRABLE HIGH CONDITION EARLY COLT AR-15 CONVERTED TO M16 MACHINE GUN BY PEARL MANUFACTURING (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Colt / Pearl Manufacturing Model: AR15 Converted to M16 Serial No. SP166447PMC Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: NFA Highly desirable early Colt AR-15 converted to a machine gun by Pearl Industries. Classic early military style features such as no bolt forward assist, “three prong” flash hider, rounded buttplate, movable rear sling swivel, “shiny” composition buttstock, and triangular handguards are noticeable to the discerning eye. Green military web sling and one Colt 15 round magazine also included, as well as an original brown cardboard shipping box with ink patent numbers stamped on outside. Magazine well exhibits typical “Colt AR-15” markings with rampant horse logo on left side with “Model SP1” and SP prefix serial number with “PMC” suffix added upon conversion. Close inspection reveals a replacement front receiver pin and professionally added “AUTO” marking at selector switch. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent with only the slightest of handling marks. Action is very smooth. This weapon has been fired very little and well cared for. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are fine. This is a select fire machine gun. A very attractive piece with the details sure to please any 1960’s era military rifle collector enthusiast as well as any machine gun shooter. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 17,500 - 22,500
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1037 - (N) INCREDIBLY RARE AND DESIRABLE GROUP INDUSTRIES STAINLESS STEEL M16A1 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Group Industries Model: M16A1 Serial No. A0017 Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm NATO Barrel Length: 21 - 1/4” FFL Status: NFA From a distance this rifle looks like an M16A1 machine gun from the mid-late 1980’s with bird cage flash hider, heavy barrel, bolt forward assist, and round handguards. Closer examination reveals a thumb-friendly rear sight windage adjustment knob. The real noticeable difference comes when the observer picks up this rifle and notices the heft. Instead of lightweight aluminum, the receiver is made of stainless steel! Group Industries made a few this way to capitalize on market demand, and some forward thinking owner made sure they kept this one as an investment. One 30 round “BFI” manufactured magazine is included. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish near excellent original finish with slight loss of finish at the high edges of the flash hider. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. A very desirable and wonderful opportunity for the modern machine gun collector. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 17,500 - 25,000
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1038 - (N) COLT AR-15 A2 SPORTER II HOST GUN WITH REGISTERED MACHINE GUN SEAR (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Colt Model: AR-15 A2 Sporter II Serial No. SP340579 Sear Serial No. 132JCB Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 17 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Extremely fine Colt AR-15 A2 semi-automatic host gun with a registered machine gun sear included installed in the gun. Semi-auto sear included outside of gun. In addition to the complete host gun there are two additional upper assemblies included with this lot. There is also a red sheet metal template installed on this gun under the selector switch which indicates this gun will fire as fully automatic, semi-automatic and “burst”. Barrel marked “C MP 5.56 NATO 1/7” with the lower assembly incorporating a space saving telescoping buttstock for ease when mounting and dismounting from vehicles. Upper assembly currently on gun is 17.50 inches long and incorporates round handguards and a traditional windage only adjustable rear sight. The first additional upper assembly has a 11.75 inch long barrel with round handguards and rear sight fully adjustable for both windage and elevation. The other additional upper assembly has a 8.5 inch barrel and solid round metal handguard with ventilating holes to disperse the heat, as well as incorporating a machined mounting base for the detachable carrying handle/rear sight assembly. No bayonet lug nor front sight post on this assembly. All three assemblies in this lot have “bird cage” flash hiders. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent original finish overall with some handling marks. Third assembly has a bit more loss of finish to the high edges and a little brassing to the left side. Bores of all three are near excellent, shiny and bright. Gun passes function check in “burst”, “semi” and “auto”. Mechanics are fine. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS FULLY TRANSFERABLE. 15,000 - 20,000
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1039 - (N) DESIRABLE STONER DESIGNED AR-10 MACHINE GUN ON CENTRAL KY ARMS REGISTERED RECEIVER (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Armalite Model: AR-10 Serial No. 7111 Caliber/Bore: 7.62mm Barrel Length: 19.9” FFL Status: NFA Fine Armalite AR-10 machine gun made from an original “BNP” proofed heavy barreled parts kit manufactured onto a “CENTRAL KY ARMS, CYNTHIANA, KY” receiver. Duke Ballenge made receivers in the early 1980’s and then acquired parts kits and assembled them into fully transferable machine guns. He did an absolutely stellar job bringing a few more fully transferable specimens of this landmark historic Stoner design to Class III collecting community. This specimen includes two 20 round magazines. This design has an interesting history including its limited use by the military forces of Burma, Cuba, Guatemala, Italy, Portugal, and Sudan, as well as some being used by the French foreign legion. Reminiscent in appearance to the later AR-15, the AR-10 was designed to be a lightweight successor to the heavier M-14 and FN-FAL .308 rifles of the 1950’s, and was particularly appreciated by troops which used them in the Africa as being reliable, accurate, and packing the punch to be able to shoot through foliage as well as being effective at long range. Nearly all of the AR-10’s found in the United States are Sudanese and Portuguese guns brought in as parts kits and built onto semi-auto receivers, and it is fortunate when one can find a full-auto, fully transferable specimen. Included is one 20 round magazine. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent refinish upon remanufacture on metal parts with some handling marks visible on the composite furnishings. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,500 - 17,500
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1040 - (N) EXCEPTIONALLY FINE CONDITION FOLDING STOCK STAINLESS STEEL RUGER KAC-556 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Sturm Ruger Model: KAC556F Serial No. 191-09862 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 13â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: NFA Very popular model of the Ruger AC 556 with folding stock. Three position selector for semi-automatic, fully automatic and three shot burst. This is the stainless steel version and includes one original Ruger 30 round magazine, one Ruger 20 round magazine, as well as owners manual and one high performance ATI manufacture composition stock with hardware. Originally designed for US Navy and the civilian market, Ruger found an unexpectedly vibrant market for this model in France where law enforcement took to it readily in a non-military form. Compact and effective, this handy little gun packs a significant punch. A very popular recreational machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance near excellent original stainless finish with just the slightest loss of finish at the bolt contact points. Wood is also near excellent and exceptionally attractive. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face also near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. The Ruger AC 556K is a fine entry level machine gun and this model with its folding stock is a nice compact package. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,000 - 15,000
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1041 - (N) COLT M16A2 MACHINE GUN WITH KNIGHTS ARMAMENT SUPPRESSOR AND ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Colt Model: M16A2 Serial No. B002062, 90-1005 Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm NATO Barrel Length: 11 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Extremely fine Colt M16A2 machine gun with typical Colt markings and selector indicating “Safe”, “Semi”, and “Burst”. Telescoping buttstock lower assembly. This gun include three upper assemblies total with only one bolt. First upper assembly barrel is 12.75” and marked “C MP C” with round handguards and windage only adjustable rear sight. Second upper assembly barrel is marked “SS 5.56” and incorporates a Knight’s Armament Company Model M-16 suppressor and is 22” long with round handguards and rear sight fully adjustable for windage and elevation. This suppressor is a separate National Firearms Act item and will incur a separate $200.00 transfer tax if transferred on an ATF Form 4. The third upper assembly has a 17.50” long fluted barrel with windage only adjustable rear sight. All three upper assemblies incorporate a bayonet lug. The two non-silencer assemblies incorporate “bird cage” flash hiders. An original NWM with squirrel logo bayonet with multi-purpose scabbard is also included with this lot. No magazine present. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent original finish overall with some handling marks. Bores of all three barrels are near excellent, shiny and bright. Evidence of firing residue in the suppressed barrel. Bolt face extremely fine. Gun function check indicates this gun is currently semi and full auto despite markings. Mechanics are fine. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. WINNER OF THIS LOT WILL NEED TO ACQUIRE TWO $200.00 TRANSFER TAX STAMPS IF GUN AND SILENCER ARE TRANSFERRED ON AN ATF FORM 4’S. 15,000 - 20,000 52
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1042 - (N) INCREDIBLE NEW IN BOX RUGER AC-556K FOLDING STOCK MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) Manufacturer: Ruger Model: AC556K Serial No. 191-12296 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 13â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: NFA One of two consecutively numbered new in box Ruger AC-556K rifles being offered in this auction, this is the most popular model of the Ruger AC 556 as it can be compactly stored for transportation, or for ease of carrying. Includes one original Ruger Mini 14 marked 30 round magazine, and its original factory cardboard box numbered to the gun. Originally designed for US Navy and the civilian market, Ruger found an unexpectedly vibrant market for this model in France where the law enforcement took to it readily. Compact and effective in either semi, full-auto or three shot burst, this handy little gun packs a significant punch and is an extremely popular machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent to mint unfired in box. Bore is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. The Ruger AC 556K is a fine entry level machine gun, easily maintained with readily available magazines and ammunition. As one of two consecutively numbered specimens being offered in this auction it represents a great opportunity for the forward thinking investor. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 10,000 - 15,000
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1043 - (N) INCREDIBLE NEW IN BOX RUGER AC-556K FOLDING STOCK MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Ruger Model: AC556K Serial No. 191-12297 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 13â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: NFA Second of two consecutively numbered new in box Ruger AC-556K rifles being offered in this auction, this is the most popular model of the Ruger AC 556 as it can be compactly stored for transportation, or for ease of carrying. Includes one original Ruger Mini 14 marked 30 round magazine, and its original factory cardboard box numbered to the gun. Originally designed for US Navy and the civilian market, Ruger found an unexpectedly vibrant market for this model in France where the law enforcement took to it readily. Compact and effective in either semi, full-auto or three shot burst, this handy little gun packs a significant punch and is an extremely popular machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent to mint unfired in box. Bore is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. The Ruger AC 556K is a fine entry level machine gun, easily maintained with readily available magazines and ammunition. As one of two consecutively numbered specimens being offered in this auction it represents a great opportunity for the forward thinking investor. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 10,000 - 15,000
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1044 - (N) EXCEPTIONALLY FINE CONDITION FOLDING STOCK BLUED RUGER AC-556K MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Ruger Model: AC556K Serial No. 191-12282 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 13â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: NFA Very popular model of the Ruger AC 556 with folding stock. Three position selector for semi-automatic, fully automatic and three shot burst. Includes two original Ruger 30 round magazines, one of which is new in the box. Originally designed for US Navy and the civilian market, Ruger found an unexpectedly vibrant market for this model in France where the law enforcement took to it readily. Compact and effective, this handy little gun packs a significant punch. A very popular recreational machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance near excellent original commercial blued finish with just the slightest loss of finish at the bolt contact points. Wood is also near excellent and exceptionally attractive. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face also near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. The Ruger AC 556K is a fine entry level machine gun and this model with its folding stock is a nice compact package. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,000 - 17,500
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1045 - (N) EXTREMELY POPULAR AND VERY DESIRABLE RUGER NORRELL 10/22 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Ruger/Norrell Model: 22-Oct Serial No. R05 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 18 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Exceptional condition registered receiver Ruger 10/22 machine gun as converted by John Norrell. Most are familiar with Norrell’s auto sear packs, but in this case the trigger group was modified to fire fully automatic only. Of course the safety is operational as well. Marked on the right side of the receiver “GUN TECHNOLOGY” with address and serial number, with original Ruger serial number still on left side of the receiver. Tiny drilled hole at left rear of magazine well incidental to conversion process. The 10/22 Ruger is one of the most popular .22 LR machine guns available. Once can easily understand why as the design is tried and true and magazines are readily available. This lot includes one “Black Dog Machine” 50 round drum magazine. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original annodized and blued finish with aluminium showing at added receiver markings. Wood is in exceptional condition with only the slightest of handling marks. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. It would be pretty hard to upgrade the condition of this specimen. A wonderful recreational machine gun eligible for transfer to full-auto enthusiasts who reside in Connecticut as well and any other State that allows machine guns. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 17,500 - 22,500
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1046 - (N) HIGH CONDITION AMERICAN 180 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: American Arms Model: 180 Serial No. BO1617 Caliber/Bore: .22LR Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: NFA Exceptional condition and well accessorized American Arms manufactured American 180 .22 Long Rifle machine gun. This gun has undergone a recent tuneup by E & L Manufacturing and includes a black fabric carrying case which includes two E & L plastic pan magazines, one original 177 round steel pan magazine and two driving mechanisms which will work on on any of the included magazines. Three magazines total with one plastic loading tray. Also included is original instruction manual and loading stand instructions sheet. Detachable buttstock and horizontal forend fit very nicely with Velcro fasteners inside this case. Superficially similar to the Thompson machine gun, it incorporates a ribbed barrel, vertical foregrip, pistol grip, and detachable buttstock. Rear sight is very reminiscent of the U.S. .30 carbine. Markings are located on the left side of the receiver. There is a large knurled knob which allows for the removal of the barrel and foregrip assembly. This is a nice feature as it allows this gun to be disassembled for ease of transport in a very compact package. Cocking handle is on the left side, safety on the right side. As a consequence of having its rotating pan magazine on top of the receiver reminiscent of the Russian DP-28, the sights of this machine gun are quite high. Magazine utilizes a hand-wound spring device to rotate the drum on a steel plate which brings the rounds within the magazine in-line to feed into the gun. When these are fired, one hears the bolt and movement of the pan in steady tandum with the report of the cartridges being fired. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent deep lustrous blued finish on barrel with black hardcoat on receiver, and top cover. Feed-way block also extremely fine with some loss of finish at high edges due to use. Attractive wood with some light handling marks. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Original steel mag in extremely fine condition, as is driving mechanism. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full auto only machine gun. These are popular recreational machine guns as ammo remains relatively inexpensive and readily available. A wonderful entry level machine gun with appeal to the advanced machine gun owner as well. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 7,500 - 12,500
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1047 - (N) S & S ARMS AMERICAN 180 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: S&S Arms Co. Model: American 180 Serial No. X-012 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 13 - 1/8” FFL Status: Modern This nifty little machine gun utilizes .22 LR ammo only and includes one pan magazine and one drum driving mechanism. It is clear that someone had the Thompson machine gun in mind, at least superficially, when this was designed. The ribbed barrel, vertical foregrip, pistol grip, and detachable buttstock all are all reminiscent of Thompson features. Rear sight is very reminiscent of the U.S. 30 carbine. Markings are located on the left side of the receiver. There is a large knurled knob which allows for the removal of the barrel and fore grip assembly. This is a nice feature as it allows this gun to be disassembled for ease of transport in a very compact package. Cocking handle is on the left side, safety on the right side. As a consequent of having its rotating pan mag on top of the receiver reminiscent of the Russian DP-28, the sights of this machine gun are quite high. The neat magazine system utilizes a hand-wound spring device to rotate the drum on a steel plate which brings the rounds within the mag in-line to feed into the gun. When these are fired, the sound has been likened to that of a sewing machine, with the spay of bullets likened to, “A swarm of angry bees”. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent deep lustrous blued finish on barrel with black hardcoat on receiver and top cover. Feed-way block shows use and loss of finish to a gray patina. Very attractive wood with some light handling marks. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Original steel magazine in extremely fine condition, as is driving mechanism. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full auto only machine gun. These are popular recreational machine guns as ammo is plentiful and clean-up is straight forward. A great little well-made piece! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,000 - 18,000
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1048 - (N) SCARCE COLT REGISTERED FULL-AUTO BINGHAM PPS-50 .22 LR MACHINE GUN LOOK-ALIKE OF RUSSIAN PPSH-41 (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Colt Model: PPSH50 Serial No. SA6211 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 16” FFL Status: NFA High quality manufactured Bingham PPS-50 converted by Colt as shown in the manufacturer’s block in the NFA registry. Bingham made these guns as semi-autos in the 1980’s, and this particular specimen was converted to full-auto by a forward thinking individual prior to May 1986. Fast firing just like their larger Russian counterpart, this fully transferable full-auto .22 machine gun is a very scarce item to find. Comes with one original drum magazine. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original blued finish with near excellent wood. Bore is also near excellent. Bolt face is extremely fine with very little evidence of firing within the action. Mechanics are crisp and positive. This is a select fire machine gun. Would be pretty difficult to upgrade the condition of this specimen. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 5,000 - 7,500
1049 - (N) VERY POPULAR AND FUN PLAINFIELD M2 CARBINE MACHINE GUN IN WOODEN STOCK (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) Manufacturer: Plainfield Model: M2 Serial No. 2170A Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: NFA Handy and fun to shoot Plainfield manufactured select fire .30 carbine with beautiful high condition attractive wooden stock with extendable wire loop shoulder loop. Includes one 30 round magazine. This is a registered receiver machine gun. Vertical wooden foregrip and ventilated barrel handguard make this gun instantly recognizable. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number. This gun was made for the machine gun enthusiast market for shooting the plentiful .30 Carbine ammunition. It is loads of fun at machine gun shoots and sub-gun matches. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish are extremely fine to near excellent lustrous blue original finish with some wear to grey patina on the round bolt and a little bit of corrosion to the left side of the adjustable rear sight. Magazine also has a few flecks of corrosion. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. A great, handy bullet projector. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 6,500 - 8,500
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1050 - (N) HANDY UNIVERSAL M2 CARBINE MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Precise Shooters Model: M2 Enforcer Serial No. 10015 Sear Serial No. 10015 Caliber/Bore: .30 Barrel Length: 9 - 3/8” FFL Status: NFA Loads of fun!! Universal manufactured select fire .30 carbine with typical Universal Hialeah address on top of receiver. This gun was actually registered by Precision Shooters as a registered receiver machine gun. Attractive blonde wood with wooden foregrip and three slot compensator at muzzle, flip type safety, and typical full and semi selector switch at left side of receiver. One 30 round magazine is included. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number. The Enforcer Carbine is a very handy platform for shooting the plentiful .30 Carbine ammunition. It is loads of fun at machine gun shoots and sub-gun matches. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish are extremely fine to near excellent lustrous blue original finish with some light scratches and handling marks to the wood. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. A great, handy bullet projector. From the estate collection of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 5,000 - 8,000
1051 - (N) FANTASTIC CONDITION P.A.W.S. INC. MODEL ZX5 COPY OF STERLING MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: P.A.W.S. Inc. Model: ZX5 Serial No. 93 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Very popular and sought after copy of the highly effective British Sterling machine gun. American made from some original British and some new-made parts at Bob Imel’s Police Automatic Weapons Services (P.A.W.S.) machine shop, this Model ZX-5 is a close copy of the British Sterling sub-machine gun. The trigger mechanism is actually simplified from the British L2A3, yet the gun retains the feel and shooting characteristics of the iconic British sub-machine gun. This specimen includes one slightly modified 32-round Sten magazine. There were only about 400 transferable P.A.W.S. sub-machine guns produced between the late ‘70s and May of 1986 and these are popular guns when they become available. This model has the classic swing-out shoulder assembly which doubles as a forward vertical foregrip. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original factory mottled black pebble finish with very little evidence of firing. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Just a great 9mm machine gun for the full-auto enthusiast! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 5,500 - 10,500 60
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1052 - (N) HIGH CONDITION COLT M16A2 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Colt Model: M16A2 Serial No. 8002044 Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm NATO Barrel Length: 11 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: NFA High condition example of the compact Colt M16A2 machine gun by Colt with telescoping buttstock, forward assist, and three shot burst selector. Typical Colt logo and address on left side of receiver. Flip-up peep sight with state of the art adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation. Black web sling included. No magazine present. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original finish with some slight loss of finish on ejector port cover and near bird cage flash hider which has two washers at rear. Bore near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 15,000 - 20,000
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1053 - (N) FANTASTIC HK MP5K MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) WITH AWC SUPPRESSOR. Manufacturer: H & K Model: MP5K Serial No. 21-14094, G-501 Sear Serial No. H0833 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: NFA Three position selector Heckler & Koch MP5K registered receiver machine gun with AWC CQB 9mm suppressor attached. Gun manufactured in 1989 according to proof code “IK” on top of receiver. This specimen incorporates a telescoping stock and vertical forend. No magazine present. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original hard coat finish with added black finish to cover brassing of at high edge points near ejection port. Even so, there is some bare metal showing at top of receiver. Composite furnishings of buttstock and pistol grip near excellent. AWC suppressor near excellent original dull hardcoat finish with some flaking to bare metal where it threads onto the muzzle. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. The suppressor will transfer on a separate ATF Form 3 or 4 and incur a separate tax if transferred on a form 4. THESE ARE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS AND REQUIRE BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. BOTH OF THESE ITEMS ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 22,000 - 30,000
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1054 - (N) VERY POPULAR FLEMING FIREARMS HECKLER & KOCH REGISTERED AUTO SEAR MACHINE GUN IN H&K HOST MP5 (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Fleming Firearms/H&K Model: Auto Sear Sear Serial No. H1843 / 11165 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Three position selector Fleming firearms registered Heckler & Koch three position auto sear pack on H&K host gun serial number 11165 manufactured in 1986 according to proof code on top of receiver. Top of receiver also marked “HK MP5”. This specimen incorporates a telescoping stock and horizontal forend. One 32 round magazine included as well as owner’s manual. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original hard coat finish with some barely discernible handling marks. Added black finish at top of receiver markings. Composite furnishings of buttstock and pistol grip near excellent. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 22,500 - 32,500
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1055 - (N) FOUR POSITION HECKLER & KOCH MACHINE GUN AUTO SEAR KIT ON H & K MODEL 53 HOST GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) Manufacturer: H & K Model: Auto Sear Serial No. H1325 / 42-138182 Caliber/Bore: .223 Barrel Length: 9 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Four position Fleming Heckler & Koch auto sear kit on H&K Model 93 converted to Model 53 host gun. Host gun manufactured in 1989. Includes certificate of inspection by serial number by T. Dyer. This specimen incorporates telescoping stock and includes three 30 round magazines. This is a truly stellar .223 machine gun with highly desirable 4 position ambidextrous selector switch. Proof mark “IK” indicates 1989 manufacture. Auto sear serial number on left side of magazine well with four position “bullet” selector handgrip. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent black hard coat original finish throughout. Composite furnishings of buttstock and pistol grip also near excellent, as are hand guards. Magazines appear to be near new. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Auto sear pack currently indicates 9 mm on current Form 3 on Morphy’s FFL/SOT. If transferred using manual transfer process this can be requested update to reflect multiple calibers so this auto sear pack can be easily moved from host gun to host gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 30,000 - 35,000
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1056 - (N) SOUTHEAST ARMS RDTS CONVERTED HECKLER & KOCH MP5K-N SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHORT BARRELED RIFLE (SHORT BARRELED RIFLE). Manufacturer: Southeast Arms Model: MP5K-N Serial No. 21-23319 Caliber/Bore: 9 mm Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: NFA Heckler & Koch SP-89 as professionally converted by RDTS into MP5K-N short barreled rifle. Copy of RDTS work-order receipt for work performed on this rifle in 2013 is included and indicates new barrel installation and re-installation of sight with installation of combat mag flap (anti-rattle), with Tri-Coat System finish to “factory perfect protection”. “Southeast Arms Inc - Surprise FL” on left side of receiver with H&K markings, serial number, and “KC” (1992 year of manufacture) proof on top of receiver. Features include three lug barrel, vertical foregrip, semi-automatic three position selector, folding stock and one “MP5 HK 11/67” marked 32 round magazine. Copy of 2013 work order is included with this lot. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent to mint professional tri-coat black refinish with very little evidence of firing. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a semi-automatic short barreled rifle. An absolutely fabulous compact light state-of-the-art tactical package. Leave as is or install your own registered auto-sear and really ROCK! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 2,500 - 5,500
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1057 - (N) WILSON ARMS MANUFACTURED REGISTERED M16 DROP-IN MACHINE GUN AUTO SEAR (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Wilson Arms Model: SP1 Serial No. B-256 Sear Serial No. B-256 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington FFL Status: NFA Very highly sought Wilson Arms registered M16 drop-in auto sear which will convert a semi-automatic AR-15 into a fully automatic machine gun. Please note that this lots contains only a registered sear. Serial number clearly visible on this small but very valuable and essential part. Registration shows model as “SP1” with no barrel or overall length of course. CONDITION: Very good in the white with signs of use. These do not surface for sale very often. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,500 - 17,500
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1058 - (N) B AND B ENTERPRISES REGISTERED M16 DROP-IN MACHINE GUN AUTO SEAR (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: B and B Enterprises Model: N/A Serial No. 026JCB Sear Serial No. 026JCB FFL Status: NFA Very desirable B AND B enterprises registered M16 drop-in auto sear which will convert a semi-automatic AR-15 into a fully automatic machine gun. Please note that this lots contains only a registered sear. Manufacturer and serial number clearly visible on this small but very valuable and essential part. Registration shows model and caliber as “NA” with no barrel or overall length of course on incoming e-filed transfer form. Current Form 3 indicates, “BAUER, RICHARD L DBA B AND B Enterprises” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Near excellent matte blue finish with little to no signs of use. Exceptionally sought after little piece. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,500 - 17,500
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1059 - (N) DESERT ORDNANCE COMPANY ACTION ARMS/IMI UZI MACHINE GUN WITH LASER SIGHT (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: ISRAELI MILITARY INDUSTRIES Model: UZI Serial No. SA25061 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Desert Ordnance Company registered receiver UZI Model A machine gun / Action Arms / IMI Uzi with Laser Products Corp manufactured laser sight. IMI ISRAEL markings on left side of receiver with Actions Arms Limited on right side of receiver. NFA Registry indicates “Israeli Military Industries” in the manufacturer’s block. Laser sight attached to spare top cover with left side cocking handle and includes cable with press actuator and Velcro so it can be attached to the forend. No magazine present. This gun came from an estate situation. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent matte grey original finish upon manufacture on gun with darker black finish on spare top cover. Laser has a non-reflective black finish and does not project a beam when actuator is pressed, probably needing batteries. There are some light handling marks to outside of case. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 6,500 - 10,000
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1060 - (N) HIGH CONDITION GROUP INDUSTRIES/VECTOR ARMS HR 4332 MINI-UZI WITH FOLDING STOCK AND DESIRABLE ACCESSORIES (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Group Industries Model: UZI Serial No. 103975 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2 “ FFL Status: NFA Absolutely superb Group Industries/Vector Mini Uzi with seven 22 round and three 32 round magazines, one 4-cell pouch for 32 round magazines, as well as two 7.50” barrels, magazine loading tool, and very scarce and desirable Israeli manufacture “Front Line” leather holster. One of the barrels is a “Suppressor Ready” three H&K lug barrel. These particular Group Industries receiver guns were the most durable UZI guns ever made, and this particular model with folding stock and shoulder holster is the most sought after of the different models based solely on queries this cataloger has received. The Uzi as a model is a highly effective and accurate machine gun in the hands of a practiced user. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original factory matte blue finish with very little evidence of firing. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 15,000 - 18,000
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1061 - (N) ACTION ARMS / IMI UZI MODEL B HOST GUN WITH B & G REGISTERED MACHINE GUN BOLT (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Action Arms/ B&G Machine Model: Uzi Model B Serial No. SA 62595 Sear Serial No. 748 Caliber/Bore: 9mm FFL Status: NFA Action Arms / IMI Uzi Model B host gun SA 62595 with under-folding buttstock which has a registered B & G machine full-auto bolt installed. IMI ISRAEL markings on right side with Actions Arms Limited on left side of receiver. Israeli selector markings on left side of receiver. One 32 round magazine present. The Uzi machine gun is one of the most popular and effective modern sub-machine guns. They are quite accurate at medium ranges in the hands of practiced shooters, reliable and controllable. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent. Original black hard coat finish on receiver with extremely fine original matte finish on other metal parts with some loss of finish to grey patina in places. Composite furnishings near excellent. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright. Bolt near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 7,000 - 10,000
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1062 - (N) ACTION ARMS/IMI UZI PISTOL HOST GUN WITH REGISTERED MACHINE GUN BOLT (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: IMI Model: Uzi Pistol Serial No. 18903 Sear Serial No. 833 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: NFA Action Arms/IMI Uzi pistol semi-auto host gun with folding buttstock which has registered full-auto B & G machine manufactured bolt installed. IMI ISRAEL markimgs on right side with Actions Arms Limited on left side of receiver. Front of receiver fitted with threaded base for a suppressor but no suppressor present. No magazine present. This gun came from an estate situation. A very nice compact package of firepower. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent black hard coat original finish with some scratches to the rubber of the shoulder loop. Composite furnishings near excellent. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright with firing residue. Bolt near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 6,000 - 10,000
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1063 - (N) COBRAY S M10 9MM MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) WITH RPB M10 9 MM SUPPRESSOR IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE COVERT OPERATIONAL BRIEFCASE. Manufacturer: (Gun) RPB Industries, (Suppressor) RPB Industries Model: (Gun) M10, (Suppressor) SM10 Serial No. (Gun) SAP94140, (Suppressor) T5010K Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: NFA RPB manufactured suppressed Cobray 9mm M10 machine gun in a really neat black leather covered covert operational case. Typical M10 markings with an added “S” and “S A P” as seen in the photos. Case is specifically fitted to take gun without shoulder loop in place but shoulder loop is still included with this lot as is one 30 round magazine and one black foam suppressor cover. The tactical case is specifically designed to hold this model machine gun and suppressor positively and securely. There is a steel brass deflector shield within the case to protect the interior of the case when the gun is fired. Firing actuating lever is located at the bottom or the case. Business card holder at the leading edge of case is where projectiles would exit upon firing. When business card is in place it covers the hole very nicely, and is easily replaced when required. The method of employing this case would be that the user would carry the case under their arm, step up close to the intended target, and then actuate the lever, spraying bullets into the target, then walk away. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth grey finish with one or two handling marks on gun and suppressor. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright. Suppressor bore also extremely fine as is bolt face. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. The tactical case is in unused condition with leather covering remaining extremely fine, and the interior devoid of any indication of firing residue. THIS LOT INCLUDES TWO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS (SUPPRESSOR AND MACHINE GUN) AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THESE ITEMS ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON TWO SEPARATE ATF TRANSFER FORMS 3 OR 4. 8,000 - 12,500
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1064 - (N) SWD COBRAY M11 MACHINE GUN WITH TACTICAL ATTACHMENTS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: SWD Inc Model: M-11 Serial No. 86-0012111 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: NFA SWD INC M-11 with Cobray logo in 9mm. No magazine present. Fast-firing popular machine gun tricked out with heavy duty all-steel tactical attachments featuring screw-on flash hider, loop style vertical foregrip, long carrying handle with M16 style protected sights, and non-folding shoulder stock. Handling is very positive and ergonomic. Sling loop on left side. This would be a great little tactical competition machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth grey refinish upon retrofit with one or two handling marks. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright with evidence of firing. Bolt face very fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 5,500 - 8,500
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1065 - (N) POWDER SPRINGS INGRAM M11 .380 AUTOMATIC MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) WITH MAC .380 SUPPRESSOR IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE COVERT OPERATIONAL BRIEFCASE Manufacturer: (A) RPB Industries/Military Armament, (B) RPB Industries Model: (Gun) M11, (Suppressor) M11 380 Supp Serial No. (Gun) A1852, (Suppressor) R601 Caliber/Bore: .380 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: NFA Right out of the 1970’s Espionage era comes this leather covered tactical case with a highly desirable Powder Springs Ingram M-11 in .380 ACP with .380 Military Armament Company, Atlanta suppressor. Side of receiver states “9mm” but it is actually in .380 ACP. Four magazines are included with this great little set-up. The tactical case is specifically designed to hold this model machine gun and suppressor positively and securely. There is a steel brass deflector shield in the lid of the case to protect the interior of the case when the gun is fired. Firing actuating lever is located at the bottom or the case. Business card holder at one leading edge of case is where projectiles would exit upon firing. The method of employing this case would be that the user would carry the case under their arm, step up close to the intended target, and then actuate the lever, spraying bullets into the target, then walk away. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth grey finish with one or two handling marks. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright with some firing residue. Suppressor bore also extremely fine as is bolt face. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. No shoulder loop present. The tactical case is in unused condition with leather covering remaining extremely fine, and the interior devoid of any indication of firing residue. The MAC 11 in .380 ACP has a high rate of fire and is very handy. Very attractive shooters package. THIS LOT INCLUDES TWO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS (SUPPRESSOR AND MACHINE GUN) AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THESE ITEMS ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON TWO SEPARATE ATF TRANSFER FORMS 3 OR 4. 8,000 - 10,000
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1066 - (N) HIGHLY DESIRABLE POWDER SPRINGS M-11 MACHINE GUN IN .380 AUTO WITH SUPPRESSOR (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Cromwell / Powder Springs Model: M-11 Serial No. (Gun) 3-2000316 (Suppressor) S3-2000317 Caliber/Bore: .380 ACP Barrel Length: 5 - 1/8” FFL Status: NFA Very popular and fast firing Cromwell registered Ingram M-11 in .380 ACP with original 9mm suppressor. Both gun and suppressor have Cobray logo and “POWDER SPRINGS, GA” address. Side of receiver states “9 mm” but it is in .380 ACP. One short and two 30 round magazines are included with this gun. Typical sliding shoulder loop and green web strap also included. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original smooth grey finish with some handling marks. Bore is extremely fine, shiny, and bright with some firing residue. Suppressor bore also extremely fine as is bolt face. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. The MAC 11 in .380 ACP has a high rate of fire and is very handy. It is very popular and sought after because of these attributes. When paired with the original silencer it actually has collectors appeal as well as being great fun at the range. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS LOT INCLUDES TWO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS (SUPPRESSOR AND MACHINE GUN) AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THESE ITEMS ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON TWO SEPARATE ATF TRANSFER FORMS 3 OR 4. 6,000 - 10,000
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1067 - (N) POWDER SPRINGS INGRAM M11 .380 AUTOMATIC MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) WITH MAC .380 SUPPRESSOR. Manufacturer: Ingram Model: M11 Serial No. (Gun) 3-3000665 (Suppressor) 3500955 Caliber/Bore: .380 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: NFA Great little Powder Springs Ingram M-11 with .380 Military Armament Corporation, Atlanta suppressor. Side of receiver states “9 mm” but gun is in .380 ACP. No magazine present. Typical sliding shoulder loop. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth gray finish with one or two handling marks. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright with some firing residue. Suppressor bore also extremely fine as is bolt face. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. The MAC 11 in .380 ACP has a high rate of fire and is very handy. Very attractive shooters package. THIS LOT INCLUDES TWO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS (SUPPRESSOR AND MACHINE GUN) AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THESE ITEMS ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON TWO SEPARATE ATF TRANSFER FORMS 3 OR 4. 5,000 - 10,000
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1068 - (N) MILITARY ARMAMENT CORPORATION, POWDER SPRINGS INGRAM M10 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Military Armament Corp Model: Ingram M10 Serial No. 1-3-004709 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 11 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Fine Ingram MAC 10 manufactured at Powder Springs, Georgia with re-purposed M16 composite shoulder stock as well as standard extendable folding shoulder loop. Also included are six 30 round grease gun magazines, three magazine loaders, one three cell green canvas magazine pouch and a Cobray logo carrying bag. Gun incorporates 11-1/2” barrel with ventilated shroud as well as web loop at forward edge of receiver. Typical Ingram M10 receiver markings with Cobray logo and “POWDER SPRINGS, GA” address. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original smooth grey finish with some light scuffing to the composite parts. Magazines range from extremely fine to new in packaging. Bore is extremely fine with some firing residue. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. The MAC 10 is a true American classic. Once simply an entry level machine gun, these now have become sought after competition level machine guns due to the availability of popular aftermarket attachment kits. When paired with these new kits, the MAC 10 is a highly effective machine gun which stands up well against its competitors for a fraction of the price. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 5,500 - 6,500
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1069 - (N) MILITARY ARMAMENT CORPORATION, POWDER SPRINGS INGRAM M10 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) WITH SUPPRESSOR. Manufacturer: Ingram Model: M10 Serial No. (Gun) 1-3005641 (Suppressor) 1-2001146 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA
Powder Springs vintage Ingram MAC 10, a classic gun and suppressor package right out of the 1980’s. These guns really need no introduction. Fast firing, handy, and now, with the advent of aftermarket accessories, better than ever in tactical competition. Just as American as can be. No magazine present as this was from an estate situation. Typical Ingam M10 receiver markings with Cobray logo and “POWDER SPRINGS, GA” address. Suppressor also “POWDER SPRINGS, GA”. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original smooth gray finish with loss of anodization on selector switch. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright with some firing residue. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Suppressor also very fine condition. THIS LOT INCLUDES TWO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS (SUPPRESSOR AND MACHINE GUN) AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THESE ITEMS ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON TWO SEPARATE ATF TRANSFER FORMS 3 OR 4. 4,000 - 7,000
1070 - (N) MILITARY ARMAMENT CORPORATION, POWDER SPRINGS INGRAM M10 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Ingram Model: M10 Serial No. 2-3004849 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA
Classic Ingram MAC-10 with no magazine present as this was from an estate situation. Typical Ingam M10 receiver markings with Cobray logo and “POWDER SPRINGS, GA” address. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original smooth gray finish with blackening still on selector switch. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are fine. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 4,000 - 6,000
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1071 - (N) TOP-OF-THE-LINE HIGH CONDITION SWD COBRAY M-11 MACHINE GUN WITH EARLY LAGE ACCESSORY PACKAGE INSTALLED (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) Manufacturer: Daniel SW, Inc. SWD, Inc. Model: M11 Serial No. 85-0007174 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: NFA You have heard them talked about, and perhaps even seen them at the range, but here IS an SWD M-11 machine gun tricked out with Lage aftermarket attachments and Suomi 71 round drum magazine. Bird cage style flash hider, rail equipped composite forend, top-of-receiver rail with side-cocking handle as well as folding tubular steel buttstock have been fitted to the Cobray SWD M11/NINE mm. Magazine well has been professionally reworked to take a Suomi 71 round drum magazine which is marked “SA” and numbered 79906. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent to mint dark blue matte refinish upon remanufacture with little or no appreciable wear or evidence firing. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. An absolutely stunning transformation of the M11 into a high performance tactical competition machine gun in absolutely outstanding condition! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 6,500 - 10,500
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1072 - (N) NEAR MINT NEW IN BOX SWD COBRAY M-11 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: SWD Inc. Model: M-11 Serial No. 86-0008345 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: NFA Beautiful new in box unfired M-11 machine gun including one 30 round plastic magazine, magazine loader black web holding strap, and original SWD, Inc. owners manual in original cardboard and styrofoam box. From an estate collection of machine guns. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent to mint original dark blue matte finish with perhaps a handling mark or two. Bore is mint unfired. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. The MAC 11 has a high rate of fire and is especially popular when paired with available aftermarket attachments. Condition does not get any better than this! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 6,000 - 8,000
1073 - (N) VERY POPULAR FULL AUTO ONLY SWD COBRAY M11 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: SW Daniel Model: M11 Serial No. 86-0013182 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: NFA SWD INC M-11 with Cobray logo in 9mm. Typical sliding shoulder loop. Includes one 32 round plastic magazine with Cobray logo. No selector present making this a full-auto only machine only. There are States which do not allow “select-fire” machine guns, but DO accept full-auto only machine guns. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth gray finish with one or two handling marks. Bore is good with evidence of a lot of firing, shiny and bright with some firing residue. Bolt face very fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. The M11 machine gun is an especially attractive shooters machine gun. Try one with modern aftermarket attachments and see just how effective they can be. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 5,500 - 7,500 80
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1074 - (N) FANTASTIC PAWS INC ZX7SS (STERLING COPY) INTEGRALLY SUPPRESSED MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: PAWS Model: ZX7SS Serial No. S7014 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 13 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Highly desirable and fully transferable integrally suppressed copy of the highly effective British Sterling machine gun. American made from some original British and some new-made parts into a suppressed machine gun, this gun has a permanently affixed suppressor that will transfer on a single ATF Form. Marked on top of magazine housing “PAWS INC” (Police Automatic Weapons Service) with model designation and serial number, this gun includes the owner’s manual and one 30 round grease gun magazine. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original factory black pebble finish with some flaking of the finish at a couple of the high edges. Bore is fine and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. An absolute dream come true for the modern sub-machine gun enthusiast! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 6,500 - 8,500
1075 - (N) SUPER COOL “HUSH PUPPY” BERETTA 92F SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH KNIGHTS ARMAMENT SNAP ON SUPPRESSOR (SUPPRESSOR). Manufacturer: Beretta Model: 92FS Serial No. BER066342Z / BER0663427 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 5 - 1/4” FFL Status: NFA Beretta Model 92F pistol with Knights Armament “Snap-On” suppressor. No magazine present. The pistol incorporates an extended barrel with a slot on each side where the the retaining rods on the back of the suppressor literally snap on. This keeps the suppressor perfectly vertical on the barrel and the top part of the catch doubles as a rear sight. Suppressor incorporates a “shotgun” style bead front sight. This pistol also has the slide lock attached to the frame which locks the slide in the forward position. In order for the slide to move to the rear, this locking bracket must be cammed downward by the firer. It may be left in the unlocked position, or raised at the option of the firer. An ingenious system! Serial numbers are matching between detachable suppressor and pistol. The suppressor included in this lot is a National Firearms Act Item and will transfer on an ATF Form 3 or 4. The pistol and suppressor will not be shipped separately. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth black finish on slide with original matte blue finish on other parts with the exception of the extended portion of the barrel which is in the white. Upon close examination one can discern a couple handling marks. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright with some firing residue. Suppressor can has firing residue. Bolt face very fine. Mechanics are crisp. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 3,000 - 5,000
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1076 - (N) HIGHLY DESIRABLE HECKLER & KOCH USP TACTICAL SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH KNIGHTS ARMAMENT SUPPRESSOR (NFA SUPPRESSOR). Manufacturer: (Gun) Heckler & Koch, (Suppressor) Knights Armament Model: (Gun) USP Tactical, (Suppressor) USP45T Serial No. (Gun)25-040014, (Suppressor) USP090 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: NFA Extremely fine Heckler & Koch USP Tactical pistol set-up with five ten round magazines and incorporating a Heckler & Koch Mark II Universal Tactical Light and a Knights Armament Company Model USP45T suppressor. Also included is the original Heckler & Koch canvas carrying case for this ensemble as well as the original boxes for the light and suppressor. Although this pistol is semi-automatic, the suppressor is a National Firearms ACT (NFA) item and will incur a $200.00 transfer tax if transferred on an ATF Form 4. The pistol and suppressor will not be shipped separately. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent original finish overall. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Evidence of firing residue in the suppressor and barrel. Bolt face extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Tactical light functions. THE SUPPRESSOR IN THIS LOT IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 1,000 - 2,000 1077 - (N) AWC AMPHIBIAN SUPPRESSED RUGER MARK II SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (SUPPRESSOR). Manufacturer: Ruger Model: MK II Serial No. 221-51909 / G-514 Caliber/Bore: .22LR Barrel Length: 8 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA This is a stainless steel Ruger Mark II standard target pistol integrally suppressed as produced by AWC Systems. This is their Amphibian II model which has reduced weight, improved accuracy, and minimal maintenance requirements. Its stainless steel construction is one of its positive points. No magazine present. Original black Ruger grips. This lot will transfer as both a semi-automatic pistol and as a suppressor as a National Firearms Act item and the two will not be separated. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near very fine original dull stainless steel finish with some handling marks. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright with firing residue. Bolt is also extremely fine with firing residue. Mechanics are fine. This gun holds up very well and steady in the hand. Will not disturb the neighbors when you go plinking in your backyard. THE SUPPRESSOR IN THIS LOT IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 500 - 1,000 1078 - (N) WELL ACCESSORIZED AWC AMPHIBIAN SUPPRESSED RUGER MARK II SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH INTEGRAL AWC SUPPRESSOR (SUPPRESSOR). Manufacturer: Ruger, AWC Systems Technology Model: Mark II Amphibian Serial No. 221-47227, 961055 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 8 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA This is a stainless steel Ruger Mark II standard target pistol integrally suppressed as produced by AWC Systems with a Crimson Trace red laser sight accessory with box and instructions. This red-dot laser accessory is really neat as it is integrated into the grip of the gun and is actuated by the second finger of the firing hand pressing a button on the front of the grip below the trigger. Three original Ruger logo and three non-logo based magazines are included as well as a black canvas holster. This is their Amphibian II Model which has reduced weight, improved accuracy and minimal maintenance requirements. Its stainless steel construction is one of its positive points. This lot will transfer as both a semi-automatic pistol and as a suppressor as a National Firearms Act item and the two will not be separated. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent original dull stainless steel finish with some handling marks. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright with firing residue. Bolt is also extremely fine with firing residue. Mechanics are crisp. This gun holds up very well and steady in the hand. Will not disturb the neighbors when you go plinking in your backyard. THE SUPPRESSOR IN THIS LOT IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 800 - 1,200 82
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1079 - (N) TOM DENALL “THE SILENT DESTROYER” RUGER 77/44 SUPRESSED .44 MAGNUM BOLT ACTION RIFLE (SUPPRESSOR). Manufacturer: Ruger Model: 77/44 Serial No. (Rifle) 740-14969 (Suppressor) S09-228 Caliber/Bore: .44 Magnum Barrel Length: 21” FFL Status: NFA Built by one of the most well regarded gunsmiths of integrally suppressed 77/44s, this extremely clever little rifle features a Ruger 77/44 action in .44 magnum with an integral silencer built by Tom Denall in Oregon. Features include a 21” integrally suppressed barrel with a 9” rifled bore and a permanently attached inner tube and mounted front eccentric to allow enough clearance for a scope, a black synthetic stock cut to accept the full length of the suppressor, right side of action has been etched “THE SILENT DESTROYER” and “.44 MAG”. Left side of action marked with serial number and “RUGER ALL-WEATHER 77/44 (Ruger Logo)”. Barrel still has visible markings from before suppressor was installed “4 MAG” and “R” in circle. Bottom of suppressor marked “TD. MFG. LLC BEND. OR. (Serial Number)”. Crisp trigger breaks at a consistent 1-1/2 pounds. This firearm has no sights but comes equipped with a Burris FastFire III with a III MOA dot, and additional points of attachment for scope rings. CONDITION: Gun is in fine used condition with scattered handling marks from use but no losses. Pistol grip section of the stock is worn down somewhat, probably by a ring worn during use. Bore is bright and shiny with well defined lands and grooves. Fine action with some signs of use. Comes with a Ruger branded “77-44 Deerfield” four round .44 magazine, disassembly tool, wire hook for baffle cleaning, wooden dowel for baffle re-installation, aluminum tube for checking baffles, a pair of 1” scope rings, and instruction sheet. This would make for an incredibly handy rifle for everything from plinking to hunting game! THIS LOT CONTAINS A SUPPRESSOR WHICH IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. THE SUPPRESSOR WILL NOT BE SEPARATED FOR SHIPMENT OF THIS ITEM. 1,200 - 1,800
1080 - (N) ATTRACTIVE BROWNING MODEL A22 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH SUPPRESSOR BARREL (SUPPRESSOR). Manufacturer: Browning Model: A22 Serial No. (Rifle) 04054NM146, (Suppressor) S-04054NM146 Caliber/Bore: .22LR Barrel Length: 19” FFL Status: NFA Very attractive engraved Browning Model A22 Semi-automatic rifle which has been custom fitted with an AWC Ultra suppressor with “S” prefix serial number. Includes an original non-matching serial number box. Typical AWC Systems Technology address on underside of suppressor/barrel. This lot will transfer as both a semi-automatic rifle and with the suppressor as a National Firearms Act item and the two will not be separated. A very clever idea to take a high quality rifle and have a integrally suppressed barrel fitted complete with sight and forend. Latch on underside of barrel assembly holds it very securely in place. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent original lustrous blue finish on receiver with a matte finish on the suppressor/barrel. Beautiful glossy original finish on wood furnishings with some bruised checks on the forearm. Buttstock has a crack running about 1.50” back from the trigger guard parallel to the bore line and the stock flexes slightly on the receiver. Repairable. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt is also extremely fine with evidence of firing residue. Mechanics are fine. THE SUPPRESSOR IN THIS LOT IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 1,000 - 1,250
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1081 - (D) EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE RADCLIFE REGISTERED U.S. KOREA AND VIETNAM ERA M 29 MORTAR IN 81MM (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE). Manufacturer: Radcliff Model: M29 Serial No. N07544 Caliber/Bore: 81mm Barrel Length: 47” FFL Status: Destructive Device Very attractive U.S. M 29 81mm mortar Radcliffe registered receiver cup with original M29A1 bipod, correct round baseplate, M53 optical sight with M107 telescopic elbow (no case), two empty original wooden projectile crates, and one dummy practice round in cardboard canister. The M29 mortar started to replace the older World War II M1 mortars in U.S. inventory in 1952 during the Korean war. As it was with the M224 mortar the M29 was designed to utilize both the older munitions still in inventory and also to take advantage of the newer long range munitions. It also had the advantage of being a lighter mortar package. It was primarily employed as a Battalion level asset providing fire support on call. From the collector and recreational standpoint, these accept a certain diameter “soup can”, so finding source material for recreational projectiles is straightforward. The M29A1 improved bipod was fielded starting in 1964, so this mortar would be appropriate for both the Korean and Vietnam War eras. CONDITION: Overall appearance is extremely fine to near excellent attractive original smooth deep blue finish on tube thinning to a grey patina with a bit of corrosion at the muzzle. Bipod, and baseplate also near excellent with round baseplate still in its mil spec moisture absorbent paper. Optical sight in fine condition with clear optics and intact leveling bubble. Dummy practice round near excellent still with original shipping packing attached. Bore is extremely fine and clean with some loss of finish to grey patina. Mechanics are fine. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE. 7,000 - 12,000 84
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1082 - (D) EXTREMELY SCARCE AND POPULAR “BIG BORE” REGISTERED U.S. M 224 MORTAR IN 60MM (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE). Manufacturer: Big Bore Model: M224 Serial No. 1681 Caliber/Bore: 60mm Barrel Length: 35” FFL Status: Destructive Device Extremely fine condition original U.S. Model 224 60mm mortar on BIG BORE registered receiver cup, complete with portable auxiliary M8 baseplate and standard M7 baseplate, bipod assembly, M67 optical sight in case, aiming stakes in canvas carrier, seven empty cardboard canisters for rounds in original M224 metal ammo can, one illumination, and one dummy practice round in cardboard canisters. The M224 mortar started to replace the older World War II mortars in U.S. inventory in the mid 1970’s. It was designed to utilize both the older munitions still in inventory and also to take advantage of the newer long range munitions. It also incorporated a trigger firing feature which U.S. serviceman envied of the Japanese grenade dischargers during World War II. A nice, relatively light Company level piece of “Pocket Artillery”. From the collector and recreational standpoint, this is about as attractive a piece as one could ever hope to find. It is versatile, portable, and fires with a trigger. These almost never surface for public sale, because as soon as there is whisper that one might be available, it is sold and gone. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish fine to extremely fine attractive original smooth blue finish on tube thinning to a grey patina especially at the bipod and baseplate contact points. Bipod, baseplate, sight and other accessories extremely fine to near excellent. Optics of sight are clear. Bore is extremely fine and clean. Mechanics are crisp. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE. 17,500 - 22,500
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1083 - (D) RARE AND COLLECTIBLE “BIG BORE” REGISTERED WORLD WAR II RUSSIAN 82MM MORTAR (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE). Manufacturer: Russian Model: 82-BM-37 Serial No. 16488 Caliber/Bore: 82mm Barrel Length: 48” FFL Status: Destructive Device Scarce original World War II Russian 82mm mortar on BIG BORE registered receiver cup with 1942 year markings on the receiver cup and tube. Accessories include rectangular U.S. baseplate, original Russian bipod assembly, and original Russian optical sight in original canister with accessories. The Russian 82mm mortar was a close copy of the U.S. 81mm mortar; perhaps “copy” is not quite fair, as there was very little difference between the basis 81mm mortar designs of several countries. All were based on the earlier French Brandt Model 27/31 mortar design. What is interesting and clever is that by standardizing their heavy Battalion level mortar in 82mm, the Russians could utilize the captured munitions of other countries which used 81mm mortars, but the other countries with 81mm mortars could not utilize captured Russian ammunition. Tension spring chain between the bipod legs is an interesting “shock absorption” feature of this mortar. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent matte blue refinish on tube over some pitting. Receiver cup finish consistent with tube but with very little pitting. Green paint over blued finish on bipod with very smooth and serviceable mechanism. Baseplate also has extremely fine green paint coverage with extremely fine leather covering on handle. Sight is extremely fine to near excellent with clear optics and leveling bubble intact. Bore is good with light pitting under refinish. Mechanics of bipod are fine. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE. 7,000 - 12,000 86
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1084 - (D) DESIRABLE FINNISH LAHTI 20MM ANTI-TANK RIFLE WITH ACCESSORIES (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE) Manufacturer: Lahti Model: L-39 Serial No. 2482 Caliber/Bore: 20mm Barrel Length: 57” FFL Status: Destructive Device Extremely fine desirable Finnish Lahti with typical “20 PST. Kiv. /39” with VKT Logo on left side of receiver and serial number. Boldly engraved “SA” marking to left of serial number. Barrel matches receiver serial number. Accessories include eight magazines, four magazine boxes of which one has a leather hinge, original wooden box gunner’s tool kit which includes cleaning rod, brushes, two takedown wrenches (spanners), broken case extractor, spare firing pin, three coil springs, two tin oilers and two canvas gunners satchels. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine deep lustrous blue original finish with some scattered areas of light pitting. Otherwise finish is thinning to a pleasing grey patina at the barrel, with brown patina visible through holes of wood barrel guard. Receiver exhibits extremely fine to near excellent finish coverage. Wooden barrel guard very fine. Wooden cheek rest very fine. Rubber extracted case bumper at bottom of receiver very fine. Rubber of shoulder rest is in good supple serviceable condition. Combination skids/bipod in very good original condition. Firearm bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a registered destructive device and fires semi-automatic. A very well made 20mm gun. Special note should be taken that the firer needs to be mindful of where both hands are when shooting this weapon as the expended case strikes the guard in front of the handgrip with great force. This is a very fine example of its kind and with the included accessories is a very nice ensemble. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A “DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE”. 5,500 - 7,500
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1085 - (D) HIGH CONDITION SWISS SOLOTHURN S-18-1000 ANTI-TANK CANNON (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE). Manufacturer: Solothurn Model: S18-1000 Serial No. 1180 Caliber/Bore: 20mm Barrel Length: 55” FFL Status: Destructive Device Swiss S-18-1000 anti-tank gun with visible numbers all matching. Original transit chest, large muzzle break, two original magazines, John Baum English translation of original Swedish manual, and 25 rounds of original (not Nazi) 20mm red projectile ammunition. These cases can be adjusted after firing to be re-loadable. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original lustrous blue finish with preservative grease remaining in places. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt is in the white also near excellent condition. We have offered these before and even provided digital video of firing through Forgottenweapons.com - This is a superior and very collectible as well as shootable World War II anti-tank gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A “DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE”. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. 18,000 - 28,000
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1086 - (N) INCREDIBLY RARE FULL-AUTO REMINGTON MODEL 1100 TACTICAL SHOTGUN MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1100 Full-Auto Serial No. N430862V Caliber/Bore: 12 gauge Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: NFA Talk about firepower! Fully automatic Remington Model 1100 shotgun. Some forward-thinking Title II manufacturer converted this high quality Remington into a fully automatic machine gun. Incorporates all composite furnishings with a long 22” tubular magazine. Rotating safety with hand stamped “safe” visible on underside when forward. Incredibly scarce as a registered fully transferable gun. This is a full-auto only shotgun. CONDITION: Overall appearance extremely fine original lustrous blued finish with some handling marks and wear to grey patina on safety. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are fair as it takes some effort to cock this firearm. No doubt there are some special springs here to handle the full-auto operation. Can’t say that this cataloger has ever encountered one of these before, but the U.S. Navy did procure some full-auto shotguns specifically for their elite SEAL teams to use for specialized operations. I imagine this would be an amazingly destructive device used in close quarters, perhaps for clearing underground tunnels! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A MACHINE GUN ! 20,000 - 25,000
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1087 - (N) HIGH CONDITION BRITISH BOYS .55 CALIBER BOLT ACTION ANTI-TANK RIFLE (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE). Manufacturer: BSA Model: Boys Serial No. A8758 Caliber/Bore: .55 Boys Barrel Length: 36” FFL Status: NFA
World War II British Boys anti-tank rifle marked with “BSA” (Birmingham Small Arms) proof on top of receiver and bipod “R.B. MK I” (For Rifle Boys} on left side of receiver. Visible numbers matching on barrel, bolt, and receiver. Original early British disk-type muzzle and bracket-feet bipod present. Includes one original five round magazine. The Boys Anti-tank rifles were issued to British, Canadian and U.S. forces in the early years of World War II. They were effective against lightly armored vehicles, and punching through emplacement barriers. Highly accurate, one Veteran relayed to me he was able to put a round through the vision port of an enemy armored vehicle. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original smooth dull blue finish with preservative grease, with bolt near excellent in the white with brown preservative grease. Bore and bolt in near excellent condition Wood cheek rest near excellent with a couple light handling marks. The aluminum hardware of the pistol grip and buttplate assembly are as they are supposed to appear. Both handgrips appear extremely fine with only a couple dings to the bottom of the pistol grip with otherwise light handling marks. Rubber recoil pad remains supple and serviceable. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A “DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE”. 2,500 - 3,500
1088 - (N) RARE INGLIS MANUFACTURED BOYS .55 CALIBER ANTI TANK RIFLE WITH UNITED STATES PROPERTY MARKINGS (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE). Manufacturer: Inglis Model: Boys Serial No. 2T8653 Caliber/Bore: .55 Boys Barrel Length: 36” FFL Status: NFA
“INGLIS” “1943” manufactured Boys anti-tank rifle with “U.S. Property” marking as well as with “R.B. MK I” for “Rifle Boys” on left side of receiver. Visible numbers matching on barrel, bolt, and receiver. Original later production muzzle and bipod present. Includes one original five round magazine. The Boys Anti-tank rifles were issued to British, Canadian and U.S. forces in the early years of World War II. They were effective against lightly armored vehicles. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original smooth dull blue finish with preservative grease over some brown patina, with bolt near excellent in the white with brown preservative grease. Bore and bolt in condition for this to potentially be an unfired specimen. Wood cheek rest near excellent with a couple light handling marks. Both handgrips appear extremely fine with only a couple dings. The aluminum hardware of the pistol grip and buttplate assembly are as they are supposed to appear. Rubber recoil pad remains supple and serviceable. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A “DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE”. 2,500 - 3,500
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1089 - (D) GILBERT EQUIPMENT CO REGISTERED PRECISION USAS-12 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE). Manufacturer: Gilbert Equipment Co. Model: USAS12 Serial No. A0001972SA Caliber/Bore: 12 Gauge Barrel Length: 18 - 1/2” FFL Status: Destructive Device Produced in the 1990’s by the South Korean Daewoo Company, these shotguns take 12 gauge 2-3/4” shells and have sold pretty well to a number of Asian nations for military and security purposes. One can certainly imagine they would be an effective anti-personnel weapon and a significant deterrent to any would-be potential adversary. I would not want to be in crowd or demonstration anywhere authorities armed with these. Gilbert Equipment Company brought in a number of these in as semi-automatic, and they were classified as destructive devices because they, “serve no sporting purpose”. Six box magazines and one drum magazine is included with this lot. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish near excellent original finish with some very light handling marks. Receiver is in the white with Gilbert Equipment Co. markings. Also some light nearly indiscernible handling marks to the black composite buttstock and forend. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Actually quite controllable after a bit of practice on the range. One can certainly see this as a VERY destructive device! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE. 5,000 - 7,000
1090 - (N) BENELLI M2 TACTICAL SHORT BARRELED SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN WITH TACTICAL LIGHT (SHORT BARRELED SHOTGUN). Manufacturer: Benelli Model: M2 Tactical Serial No. M187075 Caliber/Bore: 12 Bore Barrel Length: 14” FFL Status: NFA Home defense or tactical firepower. Benelli semi-automatic short barreled shotgun with six round capacity shell holder on left side of receiver. Utilizes inertia recoil system to reduce felt kick. Extended tubular magazine and composite furnishings with protected rear peep sight and luminous front sight make target acquisition very positive. Included in its original box is Model 619 Benelli tactical light with forend. Just the thing for spotting and scaring off intruders as night. The Benelli is widely known for its dependability and high quality construction, when it comes to tactical shotguns, they do not get any better than this. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent black hard coat original finish with some slight brassing to the right side bottom of the receiver at the high edge. Composite furnishings near excellent. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt also near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Look out bad guys! This weapon is registered as a “Short Barreled Shotgun” IAW the National Firearms Act. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 500 - 1,000
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1091 - (N) MINT AND WELL MADE G.R.A.D. MODEL MB16F BAYONET REVOLVER (ANY OTHER WEAPON). Manufacturer: GRAD Model: MB16F Serial No. GB136 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA The G.R.A.D. (Global Research And Development) bayonet-revolver is, as the name implies, a bayonet which conceals a .22 LR six shot revolver within the handle. This model fits perfectly on an M16/AR15 with a standard military configuration 21-1/2” barrel and bayonet lug. This high quality weapon incorporates a six round capacity revolving cylinder within the handle. Pressing the low profile fold-out trigger in the handle fires the revolver over the flat edge of the blade. Blade is just over 6-1/2” from tip to base. The mechanism is accessed by depressing a button at the hilt which opens the action cover to allow loading/ unloading. These weapons were produced in Las Vegas in the early 2000’s and are no longer being manufactured. Includes original box and glossy company advertising sheet. CONDITION: Mint unfired in the original box. Original preservative oil still in mechanism. Mechanics are mint as left factory. A neat way to take a gun to a knife fight! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM WILL INCUR A $5.00 TRANSFER TAX AS “ANY OTHER WEAPON” IF TRANSFERRED ON AN ATF FORM 4. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 CLASSIFIED AS “ANY OTHER WEAPON”. 1,500 - 2,000
1092 - (N) VECTOR ARMS V-53 SHORT BARRELED SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE (SHORT BARRELED RIFLE). Manufacturer: Vector Arms Model: V-53 Serial No. V0159 Caliber/Bore: .223 Barrel Length: 9 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA
Faithful and high quality Vector Arms manufactured copy of the Heckler & Koch Model 53 machine gun, except that this is a semi-automatic short barreled rifle. Vector made these guns in response to market demand for a guns that would look, take the magazines and accessories of, and provide the same semi-auto performance characteristics of the Heckler and Koch gun, but be semi-automatic only and cost so much less than its registered select fire counterpart. These Vector guns are so well made and faithful in performance that they often become host guns for full-auto sear packs. This model incorporates telescoping shoulder stock and dual push-button and “flapper” tab magazine release. Also includes spare composite buttstock and forend as well as clamp on scope rail and three 30 round and two 25 round magazines. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent black hard coat original finish with some slight brassing to the composite forend. Pistol grip near excellent. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt very good with evidence of firing. Mechanics are crisp. This weapon is registered as a “Short Barreled Rifle” IAW the National Firearms Act. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 1,500 - 2,500 1093 - (N) LOT OF TWO SUPPRESSORS - MILITARY ARMAMENT CORP 9 MM SUPPRESSOR & SCRC MK 100 SUPPRESSOR Manufacturer: (A) Military Armament Corp. (B) S.C.R.C Model: (A) M10 (B) MK 100 Serial No. (A) S2-2000689 (B) S-0356 Caliber/Bore: (A) 9mm Para (B) .22LR Barrel Length: (A) 11 - 1/2” (B) 6 - 1/4” FFL Status: NFA
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Military Armament Corp, “Powder Springs 9mm Suppressor, 11.50” long and S.C.R.C., Houston, TX “Oil Filter” sized steel MK 100 .22 suppressor with adapter. These suppressors came as part of an estate situation, and are National Firearms Act items and the two will not be separated for shipment. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent original black hardcoat finish on Powder Springs suppressor with a matte finish on the S.C.R.C suppressor. Both appears to have been used very little. THE SUPPRESSORS IN THIS LOT ARE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS AND REQUIRE BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THESE ITEMS ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE EACH ON THEIR OWN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 100 - 200
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1094 - (N) WILSON ARMS REGISTERED STEN MK II MACHINE GUN RECEIVER TUBE. Manufacturer: Wilson Arms Model: Sten MK II Serial No. HF927 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Wilson registered Sten machine gun tube completely inletted and in the white; without ejector. Please note that this lots contains only a registered receiver tube. The essential part needed to turn your parts set into a fully transferable machine gun. It is getting harder and harder to locate unfinished registered receiver tubes to finish off STEN’s, MP-40’s, and a number of other sub-machine guns. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of tube is bare metal with small patches of scattered light pitting. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 4,000 - 7,000
1095 - (N) REGISTERED STEN RECEIVER TUBE WITH ADAPTED BERETTA 38A MACHINE GUN PARTS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: STEN Model: STEN Tube Serial No. HF-940 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 14” FFL Status: NFA
Clearly a work in progress, this is a STEN registered receiver tube which someone has added Beretta 38A machine guns parts to. Pretty good workmanship too. No bolt, magazine, or stock present. Charging handle only moves about 1/2” or so. Duel trigger mechanism seems to actuate properly. A neat project idea needing additional parts and appropriate gunsmithing/manufacturing. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish fair to very good with receiver tube in the white with the shroud turning a grey-brown patina. Bore appears somewhat worn with shiny rifling and grooves. This is an unfinished machine gun on a registered tube but treat it as a select fire gun due to the dual Beretta triggers. See a Beretta parts lot in this same auction which came in from a different consignor!! Complete the project, or abandon it in favor of using the registered tube for something else. Your choice. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 5,000 - 6,000 1096 - VALUABLE GROUPING ITALIAN BERETTA 38A AND 38/42 MACHINE GUN PARTS SETS, BARRELS AND MAGAZINES, AND OTHER DESIRABLE SPARE PARTS Just a huge lot of Beretta machine gun parts, mostly from the highly desirable Model 38A with some from the 38/42 as noted below. Includes seven Model 38A barrels including two still in their shrouds with muzzles, nine total Model 38A shrouds, one Model 38/42 barrel still in saw-cut magazine housing tastefully cut just to the rear of the ejector block, three detached Model 38A muzzles, five 6” long bolts, one 7” long bolt with buffers, five (coil spring) mainsprings, four dual trigger assemblies, two sets of saw cut receiver pieces, four trigger guards, four buttplates, plus numerous small parts including springs screws, pins, barrel bands, and magazine well hardware. Also 24 magazines total, of which five are 30 round converted Madsen magazines to fit the Beretta, three are 20 round Beretta magazines, and sixteen are 40 round Beretta magazines. There are two of the common “box type” Beretta magazine loaders, which fit on the top of the magazine. CONDITION: All parts range from fine to extremely fine with very good and better bores. Fine and better serviceable bolts. Some of the magazines have a matte finish and others more of a darker blue finish. This is an exceptional offering of Beretta parts and magazines from an old-time estate collection and one is unlikely to ever have such an opportunity to acquire such a great grouping of fine condition Beretta parts again. 2,500 - 5,000
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1097 - (N) NEW IN BOX MARBLES MODEL 1921 GAME GETTER OVER UNDER .22/.410 (ANY OTHER WEAPON). Manufacturer: Marbles Model: Game Getter Serial No. 14894 Caliber/Bore: .22, .410ga Barrel Length: 15” FFL Status: NFA An unbelievable find, new its original numbered shipping box with label warning about the factory shipping grease and instructions on its removal. Caliber .22 & .410 gauge, 2-1/2” shotshell. Blue finish with 15” barrels, brass bead front sight, fixed rear sight, and locking Marbles receiver sight. Breech end of barrel has markings “Marbles Game Getter Gun” on each side with “GAME GETTER” on left side. On right side barrel marked “Upper Bbl .22 S.L.L.R.& N.R.A. LOWER BBL .410 GA.2-1/2”. Mounted with Marbles brown hard plastic grips and has its original folding tubular frame metal stock. CONDITION: As new and unfired. Overall retains 100% strong original blue.. Trigger retains 100% of its brilliant original case colors. Grips and stock are crisp. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are pristine and unfired. Metal stock is pristine condition. The box is fully intact and the warning label is complete. Attached to the box is the previous owners credit card receipt for when it was purchased in 1973. This is a very attractive piece indeed and similar to a time capsule. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE “ANY OTHER WEAPON”. 5,000 - 7,500 1098 - (N) RARE HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON 28 BORE HANDYGUN (ANY OTHER WEAPON) Manufacturer: H&R Model: Handygun Serial No. 29658 Caliber/Bore: 28 Bore Barrel Length: 12 - 1/8” FFL Status: NFA The “Handy Gun” was always very popular, and was truly quite handy. This gun is marked “28 ga” on top. Case hardened top lever hammer action is marked “H & R Handy - Gun” on left side. Right side is marked with H&R name and address. Serial number is on action top spur. Comfortable one piece walnut grip is nicely checkered. Small forend screws to barrel. Includes original amnesty registration paperwork. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Barrel retains over 90% re-blue over some light pitting. Action retains over 90% case hardening color with scattered cleaned freckling. Stocks are very fine, original. Bore is excellent, Mechanically fine. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE “ANY OTHER WEAPON”. 2,000 - 4,000
1099 - (N) EARLY HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON HANDY GUN WITH 8” BARREL (ANY OTHER WEAPON). Manufacturer: H&R Model: Handy Gun Serial No. 1972 Caliber/Bore: .410 Bore Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA The “Handy Gun” was always very popular, and the 8” barrel version was truly quite handy. This gun is marked “410 - 12 mm” on top. Blued top lever hammer action is marked “HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS CO” and “WORCESTER, MASS U. S. A.” on left side. Early guns were not marked “Handy Gun” on right. Serial number is on action top spur. Comfortable one piece walnut grip is nicely checkered. Small forend screws to barrel. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain over 80% blue with sharp edge wear, some scratches and flecking with a very small knick on right side edge of muzzle. Bore is excellent. Mechanically fine. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE “ANY OTHER WEAPON”. 750 - 1,500 94
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1100 - LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 3000 ROUNDS OF HIGH PRESSURE 9MM +P AMMUNITION FOR MACHINE GUN USE. Approximately 3000 rounds of 9 mm +P ammunition in four steel ammo cans. NOT for use in handguns. Berdan primed corrosive mostly Israeli marked ammunition with headstamps observed “67” and “74”. Offered at auction “AS IS” with no warrantee whatsoever, and under the condition that this ammunition is sold as collector’s ammo only. With strong notice that since Morphy’s has no control whatsoever over what happens to or with ammunition once it leaves our possession, we cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever. No return under any circumstances. Buyer assumes all responsibility upon taking possession. See catalog terms regarding ammunition. 300 - 500
1101 - NEW IN CRATE U.S. MACHINE GUN VEHICLE RING MOUNT. Still new in crate German MG42/MG3 vehicle ring mount with gun cover. Outside of crate provides national stock number and nomenclature as follows: “1005-12-302-4466 / DREHRING 1 S E”. Crate is without wooden cover and we peeled back the cardboard partially to verify contents. Outside of crate has red “VCI” label. A great find for the MG42 enthusiast who wants to put this on their military vehicle! 500 - 1,000
1102 - TREASURE TROVE OF DESIRABLE GERMAN MAXIM 08/15 MACHINE GUN PARTS WITH RARE LMG 08/15 AIRCRAFT BACKPLATE. Absolutely fantastic assortment of desirable German Maxim 08/15 machine gun parts from the estate of an advanced and discerning longtime collector. All parts are Maxim 08/15 unless otherwise noted: one complete muzzle booster, one muzzle gland for firing gun without booster, three muzzle sleeves to convert standard MG-08 barrels to MG 08/15, one reproduction steam port cover with good prongs, one water fill cap without wooden thumb piece, one reproduction trunnion adapter mount for MG-08 to Chinese Type 24 tripod or MG 08/15 bipod, two top covers less rear latches (Rh M & M, and Erfurt both 1918 dated), one top cover pivot pin and one top cover latch and screw, three MG 08/15 feed blocks (one with broken lower feed pawl arm), two reproduction lower feed pawl arms, one Turkish belt chute assembly (slides onto drum hanger), one fusee cover with spring assembly, two complete lock assemblies, one set of siderails, crosshead, and charging lever, one charging lever with knob handle broken off, one broken reproduction MG34 spider sight, one MG-08/15 spider sight base only, one World War I unmodified buttstock assembly with backplate and check lever, one Weimar era retrofitted buttstock assembly with oil reservoir and cap, one complete handgrip with trigger and screws less trigger spring, two fairly worn yet original wooden pistol grips, and worn or otherwise questionable spare lock parts in bag labeled “parts replaced after rebuild by Dolf Goldsmith” which contains two firing pins, two sears, and two lock springs. CONDITION: All appear to be in serviceable condition except as noted above with a 4” crack on the left side of the Weimar era buttstock, with otherwise light handling marks to the wood. Metal parts range from good (fusee cover) to extremely fine (locks). Many Maxim 08/15 machine guns are out there missing and needing exactly these parts to make them more complete and desirable. Very seldom are so many useful and really quite fine condition parts offered for sale to the collecting public. A great opportunity for the advanced Maxim machine gun collector or thoughtful forward thinking investor. 2,000 - 4,000
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1103 - EXCEPTIONALLY RARE FIRST VARIATION GERMAN FG-42 MACHINE GUN 10 ROUND MAGAZINE. Truly one of the rarest of FG-42 items is this original first variation 10 round magazine for the iconic FG-42 machine gun. Designed to save profile space these magazines were only fielded as experimental pieces before the traditional 20 round magazines were chosen to be the standard. This magazine exhibits the high quality stamping, welding, and fitting techniques in use during World War II and the finish is completely consistent with other FG-42 magazines of the period. Take a close look at the method of attaching the front tab and the method and quality of attaching the floorplate retention spring. Making this magazine was no small task. No discernible markings present. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to extremely fine original blue finish with wear to gray patina at the high edges and contact points. A great find of an exceptionally rare FG-42 accessory! 3,000 - 5,000
1104 - RARE AND DESIRABLE U.S. MILITARY SUB-CALIBER DEVICE FOR THE M-20 75MM RECOILESS RIFLE IN ORIGINAL BOX. Department of the Navy Special Devices (Device 3-F-9) manufactured for the National Guard of the United States Sub-caliber unit for the US 75mm recoiless rifle. Vintage is 1953 according to the enclosed original maintenance and utilization manual and is in its original military wooden box. This device utilizes a 75mm subcaliber round, .22 caliber assembly, .30 caliber barrel, .30 caliber adapter assembly and small parts for practice and training purposes. Essentially, the sub caliber barrel with adapter collars is inserted into a dummy shell casing and projectile the size of a normal round, and a disk shape breech is screwed onto the chamber end which accepts either a .22 caliber rimfire round, or .30 caliber round depending which of the barrels are used. Both barrels are present in this kit. This kit appears complete and serviceable. CONDITION: Appears near mint and unused in its original preservative grease with grease staining to the manual. Bore covered in preservative grease. Box is in fine original condition with two screws missing from right hand side hinge. Screw holes in wood appear undamaged so screw replacement should be straightforward. A wonderful find for the owner of a 75mm recoiless rifle. JWK 18-127 1,000 - 2,000
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1105 - LAKESIDE MACHINE RAZORBACK BELT FED UPPER ASSEMBLY TO SHOOT .22 LR OUT OF M16. High quality Razorback .22 LR belt-fed upper rimfire feed system assembly. This is a removable barrel and upper assembly system which fits onto either an AR-15 semi-auto or a registered fully automatic lower assembly. It only takes a few minutes to change your .223 into a .22 Rimfire. This particular assembly incorporates several rails attached to appropriate locations for utilizing included rear adjustable sight, a vertical foregrip, and bipod assembly. A German made green hard plastic ten compartment gunner kit box includes numerous additional accessories, such as, but not limited to: six cloth belts (two 200, two 100, two 50), two spare cocking knobs, five loading blocks, one loading transfer bar, one loading spur, one shaker box, two .22 buffers, and two buffer spacers (one for carbine and one for rifle). Also included as well are an operator’s manual, loading tool instructions, exploded view diagram, illustrative examples of how the belt looks both correctly and incorrectly loaded, and 2012 invoice showing original purchase. There is also a six page print-out of internet post from Lakeside machine on how to tune your lower assembly so this upper assembly works at top performance. CONDITION: All aspects of appearance and finish are simply outstanding, original matte blue finish. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt is also near excellent. Action is smooth, and mechanics are crisp. Belts range from mint unused to lightly used. Previous owner undoubtedly used this kit, and kept it absolutely clean, while at the same time keeping everything well organized. These are highly sought after by both semi-auto and full-auto enthusiasts. Pretty hard to upgrade the condition of this set-up. 2,500 - 3,500
1106 - DESIRABLE MAXIM MACHINE GUN ACCESSORIES INCLUDING RECREATIONAL FRIENDLY TRIPOD, ORIGINAL WORLD WAR I BELT LOADER, BELTS, AND AMMUNITION BOXES AND CANS. From the estate collection of an extremely discerning and selective World War I era machine gun collector comes this wonderful grouping on Maxim machine gun accessories. Includes a highly desirable German MG3 Anti-Aircraft tripod with a high quality steel adapter to attach the German Maxim 08/15 machine gun, as well as an original German World War I belt loader (Gurtfuller 16) in original box and manufactured by Furstlich Lippische. Also included are three 250 round Turkish aluminum belts, one 250 round Turkish steel belt (all four with leather lead tabs), one unmarked except for Arabic numbers 250 round brass tabbed clot belt, one 250 round DWM marked brass tabbed cloth belt, one 250 round steel tabbed cloth belt, two combination spanner/hammer tools, one Reichswehr reissue wooden ammo box, one double-wide steel ammo box with two unmarked 250 round brass tabbed cloth belts with Isreali ammunition loaded into them, one long neck Maxim oiling can, one brass finish oil can, one “boiling out” funnel, one reproduction steam condensing hose, one reproduction leather sling, two late style water cans, one “SA” marked ammo can, one wooden Maxim ammo box with parted canvas handle, two MG-08 booster soaking cans with Nazi era blank firing boosters, one empty MG-08 booster soaking can (all unmarked), an original brass with steel handle Maxim cleaning rod, a Maxim broken case extractor, and an original “Handbook for Machinegun.Leader” published in German in 1918 which was purchased from Dolf Goldsmith at Knob Creek in April 2002. CONDITION: All appear to be in serviceable condition despite their age. Canvas handle on wooden box has parted but is present. It is not often that this level of quality Maxim accessories comes to be available. A great opportunity for the advanced Maxim machine gun collector or recreational Maxim shooting enthusiast! 2,000 - 4,000
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1107 - LOT OF 2: TWO VERY DESIRABLE UZI MACHINE GUN CONVERSION KITS .22 AND .45. One Vector Arms conversion set for the Uzi machine gun to convert it to .22 LR, which includes barrel, bolt, mainspring assembly and one magazine as well as original instructions. Also one conversion set for the Uzi machine gun to convert it to .45 ACP which includes barrel, bolt, and one magazine. CONDITION: Both kits appear unused in plastic packets. 1,500 - 3,000
1108 - DESIRABLE SET OF CONVERSION PARTS FOR MG-42 MACHINE GUN TO FIRE .308 NATO. Very desirable and useful set MG-3 machine gun parts to convert the 8mm German MG-42 to fire .308 NATO. Includes flash hider, barrel bearing, .308 barrel, complete MG-3 top cover assembly, .308 feed tray with hanger for plastic assault drum, complete MG-3 bolt assembly, black hard plastic assault drum, and green hard plastic ammo box with non-disintegrating belt segments. In short, everything you need to convert your 8mm MG-42 to shoot the far more common 7.62x51mm (.308) ammunition. CONDITION: Overall extremely fine to near excellent with some wear to gray patina in the feed way of the feed tray. Bore of barrel near excellent, shiny and bright. A very convenient and easy to use set of conversion parts which requires no alteration of any kind to your prized World War II vintage MG-42 machine gun. Very clever arrangement designed by the Germans to make use of vintage guns they undoubtedly still had on hand after they changed over from 8mm Mauser to .308 NATO ammunition. 1,000 - 2,000
1109 - LOT OF RARE MG-34/MG-42/ MG-3 ACCESSORIES INCLUDING LOADERS AMMO CANS, BELTS, AND LOADER BOX. Useful German Machine gun accessories including a rare MG 131 loading machine box (no loader), four rare models of World War II German ammunition cans including one rare German World War II lightweight aluminum ammunition can with clear Nazi eagle proof and manufacturer’s code, one rare German “bdk -44” dated steel “double latch” ammunition can with five German World War II 50 round MG-34/42 belt segments with one starter tab, one repainted “Wa43” double latch ammunition can, and one repainted German World War II ammunition can with two sealed packets of post-war M53 (MG-34/42 compatible) 50 round belt segments and two sealed packets of post war starter tabs. Also included in this lot are two post-war Yugoslavian M53 belt loading machines for 8mm Mauser complete with clamps and hoppers (no storage cans). CONDITION: All cans extremely fine and clean with some scraping to the edges. Loading machines near excellent. MG 131 loader box very fine with original paint and clear Luftwaffe flieger number stenciled on outside. Belts near excellent to new in plastic packaging for long term storage. A great offering of difficult to find German World War II machine gun accessories for the advanced and discerning collector. 750 - 1,500
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1110 - VAST GROUPING OF UZI MACHINE GUN MAGAZINES AND OTHER DESIRABLE SPARE PARTS. A hoard of 35 total high quality Uzi machine gun magazines including twelve 25 round magazines, thirteen 13 32 round magazines, five Argentine manufactured 40 round magazines, four 50 round magazines, and one 50 round magazine with custom wooden handle fitted to make a comfortable vertical foregrip. Additional desirable accessories include a trigger actuated spotlight which snaps right on to the barrel with bayonet lug, swing out shoulder loop assembly, two different style magazine loaders, two top cover assemblies, two pistol grip assemblies, one new in wrapper composite vertical foregrip, one set of horizontal forend, one spare 9mm bolt, one spare 10-1/4” IMI 9mm barrel, another spare 9mm barrel assembly with barrel nut bayonet lug and front sight parts still attached from a saw-cut parts kit, one saw-cut receiver piece with rear sight attached, one mainspring assembly, one dummy 4” long barrel, one buffer, one mint wooden buttstock assembly, and aluminum grenade launching attachment and sheath for unknown bayonet. CONDITION: All parts range from fine to near excellent, some of the magazines have a matte finish and others more of a darker blue finish. Likewise one top cover is a deep blue and the other a matte grey-blue. Bores or barrels near excellent shiny and bright. Uzi magazines can be adapted to a number of different machine gun applications. This cataloger has seen them adapted to several German interwar sub-machine guns, and sometimes M-11’s have had their magazine wells adapted to take them as well. A nice offering of magazines and useful parts. 600 - 1,200
1111 - GENERAL ELECTRIC M134 MINIGUN BARREL SET WITH CLAMP. Six barrel set, all marked for Harrington & Richardson, and dated between 10-67 and 12-67. All barrels are chrome lined. Barrels stamped “H-R 11701204 (Date Code)”. Four of the barrels are also stamped “Q P M”, other two stamped “R P M”. Barrels fit correctly into clamp but four barrels will still slide loose, two stay locked in until screw is removed. Screw stamped “SPL”, central lug of clamp marked “47 / T” in funnel. All six barrels terminate in a five prong flash suppressor, dutch pinned to the clamp, which are stamped “M” and “SA100”. Flash suppressors appear to be made of steel and attract a magnet. Central cylinder marked “BA/122” in circle over “BA 276” in dog bone, “BA / 203”, and “6509813”. Rear of clamp marked “GE 125 C258(?)” with digit after 8 illegible. Bolt at the head of the assembly had some marking at some point but is now illegible. CONDITION: Barrels are in fine condition with some light patina, mostly at the lugs. Scattered handling marks can be found, a few of which go through the parkerized finish and show bare metal. Clamp is in good used condition with handling marks, some of which show bare metal. High edge wear, also silvering. Head of the clamp has some patina. Flash suppressors are good with patina in tounges and some of the paint starting to flake off. Bores are all bright and shiny with strong rifling. An interesting piece! 600 - 900
1112 - LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 1900 ROUNDS OF .308 AMMUNITION ON MG-3 MACHINE GUN NON-DISINTEGRATING BELTS. Approximately 1900 rounds of 7.62x51mm “POF” “90” head-stamped ammunition in eight apparently original steel cans marked “L2A2”. Five of the steel cans retain their wire and lead tabs seals, of the others, one appears to have had one belt segment removed. This cataloger has fired ammunition with similar headstamps and out of identical cans at shooting events in the past and found this ammunition to be sure-fire. However this ammunition is offered at auction “AS IS” with no warranty whatsoever, and under the condition that this ammunition is sold as collector’s ammo only. With strong notice that since Morphy’s has no control whatsoever over what happens to or with ammunition once it leaves our possession, we cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever. No return under any circumstances. Buyer assumes all responsibility upon taking possession. See catalog terms regarding ammunition. 500 - 1,000
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1113 - MILITARY MACHINE GUN ACCESSORY LOT INCLUDING M16A2 HBAR UPPER RECEIVER & STARLIGHT SCOPE. Classic modern MILSPEC M16A2 upper assembly complete with bolt, charging handle and incorporating round handguards and bird cage flash hider. Top of barrel marked “C MP 5.56 NATO 1/7 HBAR”. Desirable features include integral brass deflector, bolt forward assist, and fully adjustable rear sight. Starlight scope is Model NVS 700 and it comes in its own original soft carrying case. Popular model which takes standard “AA” size batteries. CONDITION: Rifle upper assembly is extremely fine to near excellent original matte blue finish with extremely fine bore and bolt with evidence of firing. Starlight scope is near excellent and functional condition with rubber eye cup still soft and supple. Overall very clean. A very nice grouping for the modern military enthusiast. 500 - 1,000
1114 - VALUABLE .50 CALIBER BROWNING MACHINE GUN PARTS. Desirable .50 caliber Browning machine gun parts. Includes chrome tipped barrel with barrel extension and bolt; bore and bolt face are both extremely fine. A nice set of spare parts for the .50 BMG shooter/enthusiast or forward thinking investor. There will always be someone who will need these parts at some point in the future. 300 - 500
1115 - LOT OF EIGHT M3/M3A1 U.S GREASE GUN MACHINE GUN MAGAZINES. Very nice lot of seven 30 round and one 50 round M3/M3A1 U.S. “Grease Gun” machine gun magazines. Will also work in the INGRAM M10 Machine gun. One of the 30 round magazines is still new in paper wrapper, and the 50 round magazine was manufactured by Craig Wheatley by joining two thirty round magazines together. CONDITION: Extremely fine to near excellent 100 - 200
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1116 - HISTORIC SPANISH AMERICAN WAR USED FRENCH HOTCHKISS 37MM REVOLVING CANNON WITH PROVENANCE ON CARRIAGE WITH ACCESSORIES. Historic, likely San Juan Hill captured Hotchkiss revolving cannon #1198 sitting on a beautiful carriage. The revolving cannon has not been restored and is in very fine condition. It retains its original braking mechanism. Included are owner and sales history, old photographs and reference excerpts contained in a three-ring binder. Gun has Spanish Army markings consistent with the provenance. Information follows the ownership of this cannon from when it was in a museum in Florida to London, England, then to Preston, England into the private collection of Rod Akeroyd, then back to Culver City, CA where the current owner purchased it from a noted antique dealer. Includes original metal feed chute with 5 reloaded rounds of 37 mm ammunition, and absolutely magnificent hand crafted wood ammunition chest with original brass hardware and “Hotchkiss” data plate with nine reloaded cartridges, and bore brush head. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent. Brass parts have turned a very pleasing soft patina. Barrel exteriors also have turned a pleasing brown patina over uniform pitting with a bullet strike scallop on #4 barrel. Bores are very good with strong rifling with some pitting uniformly on the lands and grooves. The gun is unrestored with the exception of the carriage which has been repainted. Mechanics are fine with a satisfying “Ka-choink” as it is actuated. A genuine and Veteran 19th Century version of the modern MK-19 Grenade launcher. Fantastic historical piece !! 40,000 - 50,000
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1117 - ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC CONDITION 1897 DRIGGS MANUFACTURED UNITED STATES NAVY MARK IX 1 POUNDER CANNON ON ORIGINAL MATCHING CARRIAGE. Absolutely fantastic Driggs Ordnance Company, Inc, New York City 37mm 1 Pounder gun on original U.S. wooden wheeled and steel mount. Mounted accessories include original front and rear sights, and detachable shoulder rest. Attractive U.S. Navy data plates with “J.B.S.” inspectors initials and “1897” date on both gun and carriage. Also included with this lot is an extremely attractive and matching ammunition chest, also with Driggs Ordnance Company brass plaque and containing 12 rounds of reloaded brass case ammunition, and bore brush. This gun was featured and filmed firing as part of the “Top Shot” production series. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent black enamel paint refinish over red oxide primer with some loss of finish exposing some primer and bare metal at the muzzle from firing. Some of the black enamel painted finish has flaked away from the wheel hubs and axle hardware as well, but this doe not detract from the extremely handsome presentation of this piece. Navy grey paint on wood of wheels, axle casing, and trial bars of carriage make for a striking and very attractive contrast. Steel rims of wooden wheels extremely fine turning to a brown patina at contact surfaces. Wood is extremely fine and strong. Bore is exceptionally clean with strong rifling and some light pitting visible in the grooves. Receiver chamber and breechblock extremely fine to near excellent. Absolutely fabulous piece for the U.S. Navy and turn of the century antique cannon collector. 35,000 - 55,000
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1118 - EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE MODEL 1892 HOTCHKISS 1.65”, 2 POUNDER FRICTION PRIMED CANNON. This rare 2 Pounder cannon was not converted to centerfire and is very rare. This small cannon is a Rock Island Arsenal documented US Army gun. Reproduction lanyard-pull with wooden handle, cleaning brush on attractive wooden with brass hardware shaft and well-made reproduction wooden ammunition box as seen in Wounded Knee photos, with one example brass cased 1.65” cartridge marked “FA” with 1900 date included with this lot. Additionally a rare tinned shipping canister for ammunition is included. CONDITION: Attractive deep brown stained finish wooden spoke wheels with steel tires turning a brown patina over pitting on contact surfaces. The gun has been cleaned and painted. Bore is fair with discernible rifling and pitted. Breech block is appropriately in the white and in fine condition turning a grey-brown patina. A former gun owner engraved his sweetheart’s name in the barrel. A wonderful small cannon from the 19th century which would make a fantastic display with its combination of brass and shiny enamel finish! 25,000 - 35,000
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1119 - TREMENDOUS BEAUTIFUL CONDITION WATERVLIET ARSENAL 1898 DATED TUBE 3.2 INCH ANTIQUE CANNON ON AN ORIGINAL CARRIAGE. Absolutely beautiful condition Model 1898 Watervliet arsenal cannon (tube numbered 119) on original Rock Island Armory carriage with data plate (number 256) with operating elevation gear, bore swabs, and original metal and wood furnishings. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent painted green finish with some wear to bare metal at the high edges, particularly at the muzzle. Breech also extremely fine with attractive brass hardware handle. Steel rims of wooden wheels extremely fine turning to a brown patina where at contact surfaces with original green paint at sides and on wood. Wood of carriage is exceptional, near excellent beautiful paint. Bore is exceptionally clean with strong rifling. Cannon is ready for firing and would be difficult to upgrade the condition of this specimen for competition or display. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. 17,500 - 22,500
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1120 - ATTRACTIVE MODEL 1895 WATERTOWN ARSENAL MANUFACTURED 3.6” FIELD MORTAR IN ORIGINAL STEEL MOUNT ON WOODEN ROLLING DISPLAY STAND. Attractive green painted Watertown arsenal 3.6” breech loading mortar as manufactured in 1898 with original brass data plate on steel mount. Serial number “41” matches on tube and mount with “JWR” inspectors initials. One original banded projectile is included with this lot. This was a friction primed “bag gun” breech loading mortar developed for the U.S. Army. Used mostly for coastal and fixed fortification defense. There were only 76 units build between June of 1890 and early 1904, procured in several batches. Four were sent via Tampa, FL to Cuba for the Spanish American War, and four were shipped and used in the Philippines during the insurrection. They were deemed obsolete in 1919 and many were scrapped or otherwise became decorative or memorial pieces. Only 12 or so mortars including this one made it into the hands of private collectors. The gun can be fired. CONDITION: Green repainted finish on metal parts with brass data plate turning a pleasing dull patina with fuse primer brass thumb piece presenting a more polished appearance. Bore is well worn and pitted and would benefit from being re-lined if one desired to shoot this wonderful antique piece US history. Steel breech block excellent in the white and very clean. A great piece for the turn of the century ordnance collector. 12,500 - 15,000
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1121 - HANDMADE VERY HEAVY SOLID BRASS CIVIL WAR STYLE FIELD CANNON. Brass wheels on wood carriage, glides back and forth with pulleys on brass rails as meant to be transported by rail. Entire model is built out of brass and wood. Comes with five field artillery accessories. Beautifully detailed cannon is bored out with touchpin hole. Cannon measures 8” long and 4” high with carriage. Large brass wheels are 2 - 7/8”. Entire display measures 25” by 7 1/2”. First rail type model cannon we have seen. CONDITION: As new but aged and toned. You will love the detail on this handmade one of a kind model. 5,000 - 7,500
1122 - HANDMADE ONE OF A KIND CIVIL WAR COASTAL GUN. Handmade of brass and wood this copy of a Civil War 32 pound costal gun on a barbet carriage. These were the type seen at Charleston, mounted on circular bases with wheels to allow the cannons to be spun and pointed at any direction out to sea. This model moves on the carriage and traverse rails and comes with fire bucket and loading tool, muzzle plug. Brass wheels. Removable adjustment block. Touch hole cleaner. Everything is attached with brass chains. Cannon measures 6 - 1/2” long and is bored through with touch plug. 3” wheels, 12” carriage. Model on top of base stands approximately 7” tall. Comes in a beautiful display case with glass. CONDITION: Unused but toned and aged. 5,000 - 7,500
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1123 - HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION 4 GAUGE R.H. BROWN BREECHLOADING YACHT CANNON. These high quality and decorative signal cannons were popular at the turn of the 20th century. R.H. Brown was one of the first to patent a breechloading design. This example with a 1.15” bore diameter and 4 gauge chamber has 18” barrel including cascabel. It is mounted on a two wheeled mahogany naval type carriage held together with brass bolts and decorated with restraining rings. Lignum vitae wheels are retained by large brass washers, and thole pins. Elevation is controlled by a capstan mounted in base of carriage. Gun is fired with lanyard acting through a pulley and firing pin in cascabel. Original secondary pulley is in floor of carriage. CONDITION: Fine, mostly original, as found. Barrel exhibits a very old cleaning and is presently a very pleasing mustard brown. Maker’s mark on top was very weakly struck, and is now illegible. 1890 patent date is fairly clear. Breech pivot screw appears to have been replaced and firing mechanism has seen some work with new stainless cable lanyard installed. Cartridge extractor mechanism frozen. Bore is dark, with verdigris around muzzle. Carriage retains most of its original varnish, dark, considerably rubbed and bumped, with numerous scratches. Wheels are good, lightly checked. All original hardware present. A very good example of this lesser known predecessor of the Strong cannon. MGM135. 3,000 - 6,000
1124 - MOST ATTRACTIVE CONTEMPORARY 1/10TH SCALE MODEL OF THE FAMOUS WIDOW BLAKELY CANNON. Used by the Confederates in the Defense of Vicksburg. During the battle, a shell exploded and the Confederates later cut away the damaged end and used the cannon as a mortar. Heavy iron barrel measuring 10” overall and 1-1/2” at muzzle; .75 caliber. Serial No. 12. Great attention to detail, mounted on beautiful oak and steel sledge. This is a most attractive and well executed cannon model, sure to please and grace the desk of any Civil War enthusiast. Base measures 21-1/2” x 8-1/2”. 1,800 - 2,200
1125 - (C) NICELY ENGRAVED FRANZ SODIA DRILLING. Manufacturer: Franz Sodia Ferlach Model: Drilling Serial No. 10684 Caliber/Bore: 16ga / 7x57R mm Barrel Length: 23-3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Interesting well built combination shotgun over rifle. 23-3/4 inch matted solid rib barrel with brass bead front and automatic flip up rear sight on the matte rib, being set up for a set of claw bases at the rear. Barrels with sideclips and light engraving around the breech. Caliber and barrel maker markings on the bottom of the gun. Action is engraved with woods scene of three game birds (pheasants?) in the woods on the right, a doe and stag in the woods on the left,and scroll and floral patterns elsewhere. Top tang with safety and barrel selector, Greener cross-bolt design, and side safety. Buttstock checkered in 5 point pattern with hard rubber grip cap and lined hard rubber buttplate. Splinter forearm with Deeley release is checkered in point pattern. Buttstock with cheekpiece and gun is set up for sling swivels. CONDITION: Good with light restoration. Barrels with about 60% original blue remaining with areas of pinprick pitting and spotting. The frame shows a cleaned tone gray overall, with light spotting. The stock is good as refurbished having been lightly sanded and cleaned. There is a small amount of filler below the cheekpiece where an old dent was repaired, the stocks have subsequent handling marks and hunting bumps. Side safety is frozen, otherwise mechanics are fine. 1,250 - 1,750
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1126 - (C) INTERESTING AND LIGHTWEIGHT ENGRAVED “I. ZELLER EN PADERBORN” HAMMER DRILLING. Manufacturer: I. Zeller Model: Drilling Serial No. 6356 Caliber/Bore: 16ga / 9.3x74mmR Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 1/8
Made in Paderborn, Germany, likely around 1880-1890, this interesting drilling, made with back action locks is full coverage engraved and exhibits nice quality. The barrels have a matted flat rib with V notch rear sight and blade front sight. Rib inscribed “I. Zeller In Paderborn”. The underside of the barrel with serial number, proof, and caliber markings. Forend is near full checkered with Deeley type release and Schnabel tip. Silver bands at breech ends of barrels. The full pistol grip buttstock is checkered in a two point pattern through the wrist and has a cheekpiece on the left side and terminates with a full steel buttplate. Buttplate with serial number, proof marking, and engraved screws. Action is full coverage engraved with acanthus leaf engraving pattern with running setter on left lock and stag on right. Top lever and under lever are also engraved. CONDITION: Very good as partially restored. Barrels retain about 85% of what appears to be an ancient restored blued finish, though could be original. Action is a pleasing gun metal grey color. Stocks are sound, as restored with missing sling swivel toe and hole present. Bores are good with minor orange peel. 1,000 - 1,500
1127 - (C) J.P. SAUER & SOHN SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE DRILLING MADE FOR D. S. SPAULDING, SUCR, MEXICO. Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model: Drilling Serial No. 134502 Caliber/Bore: 7.5 x 7.5 (30-40 Krag) x 12 ga. Barrel Length: 26 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: approx 1 - 7/8” Drop at Heel: approx 2 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8”
(ca 1903) 26 - 3/4” barrels with full length broad matted rib engraved with retailers name and address, has rib fitted with one standing, one folding leaf rear sight, and silver bead front in raised portion of rib forming front ramp. Barrel flats are stamped with Imperial German rifle proofs for 7.5x59. (A 30-40 rifle cartridge drops into chambers.) Case hardened round body sidelock action features non-automatic tang safety, folding tang sight, side clips, bushed strikers, crossbolt third fastener, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Shotgun barrel is fired using cocking lever on left side, which enables rear trigger to fire. A pin type cocking indicator is on left side of top lever. Action is engraved with 60% coverage very nicely cut scroll. Makers name and address is at the front of each lockplate, and German patent number “78411” is on trigger plate. Steel trigger guard engraved with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Striking well streaked and beautifully fiddle figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/8” over ribbed horn buttplate. A cartridge trap with space for four rifle cartridges under hinged cover, is on toe line. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend with schnabeled tip has Deeley release. Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as nicely restored. Barrels retain nearly all of a rust re-black over some scattered pits, one or two fairly deep. Action retains nearly all of a re-color hardening, colors muted, predominantly blue. Stocks are nicely refinished over some marks and dings, checkering re-cut. Rifle bores are good, with some erosion at throats, and a few scattered pits (may clean). Shotgun bore is excellent, with a shallow dent 4” back from muzzle, forcing cone lengthened. Action is tight, Barrels are on face. MGM145 3,000 - 4,000
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1128 - (C) CHARLES DALY SIDELOCK DRILLING. Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer (Charles Daly) Model: Drilling Serial No. 141830 Caliber/Bore: 12 x 12 x 30 - 30 Barrel Length: 30 - 1/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: approx 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: appprox 3 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .716 (R). 720 Chamber: (L) .031 (Full) (R) .014 (Modified) Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz.
(1908) These well made combination guns are quite popular with American hunters because they are used to a top tang safety. With a typical German (side safety) drilling they have a tendency to select the rifle barrel when firing at a flushing bird. This gun has 30 - 1/8” barrels marked “J. P. SAUER & SON” on top. Full length matted rib is fitted with flip-over rear sight and has crossbolt extension. Barrel flats and rifle barrel are stamped with German nitro proofs and “PRUSSIA”. Case hardened sidelock action features non-automatic tang safety, flip-up tang sight, and rifle cocking lever on left side (rifle is filed by rear trigger). There is a pin type rifle cocking indicator at left side of top lever. Action also features crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, and raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators. Action and locks are engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric and scroll borders. “Charles Daly” is at the front of each lockplate, and “D. R. P. 78411” is on trigger plate. Serial number is on tang of steel trigger guard. Dense lightly streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/8” over serrated horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching slim splinter forend has Deeley release. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain 60-70% of what appears to be original blue, thinning overall, and with some flecking. Action and lockplates retain 60-70% original case hardening color, most loss due to flaking, and some light frosting with subsequent cleaning. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over some light scratches and some subsequent scratches and marks. There are 1/2” incipient cracks behind each lockplate. Bores are very good to excellent, right bore shows some frosting (should clean). Rifle bore is excellent. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Mechanically fine. MGM141. 1,500 - 2,500
1129 - (C) JONAZ KOWAR HAMMER DRILLING. Manufacturer: Jonaz Kowar Model: Drilling Serial No. 295 Caliber/Bore: 16 X 16 X 9x57 360 base ? Barrel Length: 28 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .665 (R) .662 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .032 (R) .027 Choke: (L) .035 (Full) (R) .025 (Modified) Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz.
28 - 3/4” Barrels are fitted with full length matted rib holding pop-up rear sight. Makers name and address and titles along with steel information are engraved on tops. Barrel flats are stamped with Imperial German nitro proofs for 16 gauge, and 8.7mm rifle bore (358). Case hardened under lever action fitted with peninsula back spring locks having rebounding serpentine hammers; has rifle/ shotgun selector on top tang. Front trigger is set. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage large scrolling shaded acanthus in typical Germanic style surrounding game scenes; a stag and hind are on left side of action with running doe on right. Three partridge are on left lockplate and a pair of ducks are on right. Lightly figured European walnut round knob buttstock measures 13 - 3/4” over serrated horn buttplate. Stock features Tyrolean right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering. Matching splinter schnabeled forend has Deeley release. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain most of their original blue, considerably worn from normal hand wear on sides. Action retains perhaps 30% original case color, remainder silvering and turning brown. Stocks retain most of their original finish with a number of very light marks. Bores are very fine to excellent. Action is tight. Locks are excellent. A very nice hammer drilling. MGM194. 1,500 - 2,500
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1130 - (C) KRIEGHOFF ULM SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER COMBINATION GUN WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS AND SCOPE. Manufacturer: Krieghoff Model: OU Ulm Combination Serial No. 68760 Caliber/Bore: 16 Bore & 16x7x57R mm Barrel Length: 27 - 7/8” & 25” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 -15/16” Length of Pull: 12 - 7/8”
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25” Combination rifle/shotgun barrels, and 27-7/8” double shotgun barrels, are fitted with full length matted, solid ribs, both with folding rear sights. Combination barrels are fitted with claw scope bases. Both barrel sets have large open scroll engraving on ejector bolsters, and are stamped with 1968 German proofs on bottoms. Sling loops are soldered to bottom barrels of each set. Top barrel of combination set is fitted with Krieghoff small caliber (.22 Hornet) adapter with space for storage under trap butt. Coin finished double Kersten action features hand detachable sidelocks with gold plated internals, non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, and gold plated double triggers (front set). Sidelocks are accessed by screw with hidden hinged cover on right sideplate. Action is engraved with full coverage varying sized but mostly large open shaded scroll. KRIEGHOFF - ULM” is in arched banner on bottom of action. Trigger guard is of horn. Spectacular fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 12-7/8” over horn buttplate with latch for removal to access storage area with space for sub-caliber device and two rifle cartridges. Stock features hogback comb, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and skip line point pattern checkering at grip. A sling loop matching that on barrel sets, is on toe line. Matching one piece forend services both barrel sets has Deeley type release. Combination barrel set is fitted with Zeiss Diatal - D 4x rail scope with three post and crosshair reticle in claw rings, rear with windage adjustment. 16 Bore OU barrels: Top: .667 with .025 (Mod), and bottom: .663 with .003 (IC). Wall thickness: .029 top, and bottom .030. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. Combination barrels : Top: .667 .024 (Mod), and weight with scope: 8 lbs 3 oz. Paperwork consists of reproduction Krieghoff catalog, copy of specifications for Krieghoff Ulm, and information for Zeiss scopes. CONDITION: Very fine, as nicely reconditioned. Barrels retain nearly all of a good quality re-black. Coin finish of action remains bright. Stocks have old oil refinish with some light subsequent marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Ejectors are not supposed to operate on combination barrels, but are strong and in time on shotgun barrels. Scope is very good with numerous light marks in exterior lacquer, with silvering on sharp edges. Optically clear. MGM217. 8,000 - 12,000
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1131 - (C) VERY RARE MARBLE ARMS 1908A GAME GETTER .22/.44 OVER/UNDER RIFLE WITH FOLDING SIGHT. Manufacturer: Marble Arms Model: 1908A Game Getter Serial No. 494 Caliber/Bore: .22/.44 Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured from 1909 through 1918, the Marble Arms Model 1908A was chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge in the top barrel and the .44 shot or round ball chambering in the bottom barrel. These very early models were equipped with a folding tang sight behind the hammer and the buttplate was fastened with two screws to the tubular folding frame. Two piece hard rubber grips with the “MARBLE” trade mark at top and fitted with 18 inch barrels. Folding tubular stock with turn screw tensioner adjustment. Blue finish overall with a case colored hammer with a pivoting striker for selecting the barrel to be fired. Receiver is marked on left side “GAME GETTER” with “MANUFACTURED BY THE MARBLE SAFETY AXE CO. GLADSTONE, MICH.U.S.A.” on left side of barrel trunnion. Marked “CALIBERS-22&44” on right side of barrel trunnion and “PATENT ALLOWED” on right side of receiver. A sight slot blank marked “KING” is fitted into the sight slot above chambers. CONDITION. Very fine with over 80% of the thinning blue finish remaining with balance turning patina. The barrels have some very light pitting on the exterior but it has blended well. Tubular stock is very fine though slightly tarnished. The stock locks up rigidly and functions properly. The bores are both bright and shiny. The action locks up tight and functions properly. The grips are excellent with no cracks but do have several very small chips at the outer edges that are hardly noticeable. These 18 inch variations are very uncommon to find and this is one of the best we have seen to date. 1,500 - 2,000
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1132 - (C) HERMAN GOERING’S SUPERB MERKEL 201E OVER/UNDER BLITZ EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA RIFLE/SHOTGUN AND DOUBLE SHOTGUN BARRELS, THREE SCOPES, IRONCLAD PROVENANCE, AND ORIGINAL CASE. Manufacturer: Merkel Model: 201E Serial No. 21558 Caliber/Bore: (A) 12 Gauge / 12 Gauge (B) 12 Gauge / 8mm, (C) 8mm / 8mm Barrel Length: 28”, 26”, 25 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 3 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (O) .729 (U) .729 (B) (O) .728 Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (O) .024 (U) .021 (B) (O) .023 Choke: (A) (O) .042 (Full) (U) .027 (Modified) (B) (O) .046 (Extra Full) Weight: (A) 6 lbs 8 oz (B) 7 lbs 6 oz. (C) 8 lbs 4 oz.
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Serial number 21158. Caliber 12 gauge, 12 gauge X 8x75R, 8x75R X 8x75R. 28-1/4” over/under shotgun barrels, 25-1/2” rifle/shotgun barrels, and 26” double rifle barrels, are all of demi-bloc construction, Bohler steel, and are engraved “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on breech ends, with some floral engraving. All are stamped with Suhl nitro proofs with date of August 1933. Rear lumps are stamped with Merkel logos. Double shotgun and rifle/shotgun barrels have full length solid matted ribs, and double rifle barrels have matted quarter rib and matted front sight base. Quarter rib of rifle barrels are fitted with three claw scope bases and a single standing U-notch rear sight. Rifle/shotgun barrels have two claw bases and a rear sight which can be flipped up for rifle use. Sling loops are soldered to bottoms of bottom barrels. Coin finished ogee backed Blitz double Kersten over/under action features non-automatic top tang safety (S inlaid in gold), pin type cocking indicators, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage nicely cut simple scroll with some floral highlights on bottom surrounding well rendered game scenes as typical quarry for this combination gun; a roaring stag and two hinds in woodland are on left, with a roe deer and doe in foreground on right side; a pair of mallards flush from marsh in background. Reinforcing bolsters are exceptionally well relief engraved in acorn and oak leaves. Bottom of action is engraved “SUHLER WAFFENWERK” “D. R. P” “GEBRUDER MERKEL SUHL”. Steel trigger guard has more scroll on bow surrounding semi-relief engraved vignette of auerhahn calling while perched on branch. Serial number is on tang. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over beaded rib embossed horn buttplate with Merkel logo. Forends are of three piece design, with one bottom piece with ejector and Deeley release, servicing all three barrel sets. Bottom rear of this forend has inlet silver circle with high relief rendering of Goering’s well known crest, having raised mailed fist holding a ring. This is surmounted by a knight’s helm with surrounding acanthus scroll. Above the helm is another mailed fist flanked by wings signifying the Luftwaffe. Although not specified on ledger page, this crest plate has been in place for a very long time, as the amount of wear visible including continuation of scratches, grime, etc. is entirely commensurate with the remainder of gun. OU Shotgun: Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom – .729. Bore restrictions: top – .042 (full), bottom
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– .027 (mod). Wall thickness: top – .024, bottom – .021. Drop at heel: 3-1/16”, drop at comb: 1-9/16”. Cast 1/4” off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Rifle/ Shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.728. Bore restrictions: top – .046 (extra full)). Wall thickness: top – .023. Drop at heel: approx 3-3/16”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. DBL RIFLE BBLS: Drop at heel: approx 3-1/4”, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4”. Weight without scope: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. This system comes with three scopes, all by Zeiss, with a 2-1/2 X Zielmar with crosshair and post reticle fitted to the rifle/shotgun barrels; with a Zielvier with three post and small central dot reticle, as well as a Zielsechs with same reticle fitted to double rifle barrels. It is interesting to note that the Zielvier is the only scope mentioned on the ledger page, and is listed by serial number. (There are some indecipherable later notes relating to telescopes.) Brown leather case with riveted on brass corners and central brass rectangle is lined in bluish green cloth, and has leather Merkel label in lid, and has correct partitions for each barrel set, action, and all three telescopes. Accessories include high quality green canvas and leather sling, and some cleaning brushes. There is also a yellow box of DWM 8x57R cartridges. PROVENANCE: Color scan of original ledger page with original specifications with red ink notation “Herman Goering” and with date 1933 outlined in red. Letter from Dick A. King, Col USA Retd to Mr. A. J. Flood in which he states “Mr. Grover Wilson of the Zellerbach Paper Co, Spokane, Wash. who was G-2 of the 3rd Infantry Division and I, as G-4, obtained all of Herman Goering’s guns in his home in the village of Berchtesgaden. It was quite an experience as Emma, Herman’s wife was there at the time. Since Grover was more interested in his cameras, liquor, etc; I naturally spent my time with the guns. I gave two to Maj. Gen Iron Mike O-Daniel commanding the division, Wilson has two, Iron Mike gave one to Gen. Eisenhower and one to Lt Gen Ham Haislip. I gave one to Charles E. Johnson who was chief of staff, and I kept the best 5.” “This combination was the only one with the English box leather fitted case, and by far the most valuable, as well as being Herman Goering’s favorite.” Orig “Certificate” relating to shipping of this combination gun and scopes back to US. Description of this rifle and appraisal value by R. L. Wilson. Various invoices and auction listings pertaining to this gun. Hand written note from past owner Hunter Von Leer relating his knowledge of the history of this gun, as well as a GUNS magazine article entitled “The Guns of Hunter Von Leer” where this gun is pictured and described. Encyclopedia Britannica information on Herman Goering, and a picture of Herman Goering carrying a rifle similar to this one. Various photographs of this rifle and some background information of Hunter Von Leer. Ex collections: Lt. Col. Dick A. King to Mr. A. J. Flood to Hunter Von Leer to Cherry’s to Richard “Stretch” Kennedy and through Amoskeag Auction Co to present consignor? CONDITION: Excellent, original, as found. Barrels retain over 90% original blue, with most wear noticeable on double rifle barrels. Action retains most of its original French grey, pleasingly silvered on high edges. Top lever retains over 90% of its blue, silvered on checkered thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains 30–40% of its original blue, silvered and thinned on bow, considerably so on tang. Stocks retain most of their original hand rubbed oil finish with some dings and marks, some fairly deep, checkering somewhat worn, especially on left side of forend, undoubtedly from when rifle was carried slung over one shoulder. All bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors work well, as does set trigger. Scopes are fine retaining approx 70% of their original blue. Zielmar is a bit better. Optics are relatively clear. Case leather has some stains and many marks along with some tape marks. Strap and handle are good, but a bit tender. Interior cloth has many compressions and rubs, some through in barrel channels. One or two partitions have been restored with bright green cloth. Leather label is considerably rubbed at bottom left. Accessories are good. 75,000 - 100,000
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1133 - (C) RARE SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF “NEPTUN” SIDELOCK FULL STOCK STUTZEN DRILLING WITH DURAL FRAME. Manufacturer: Sempert & Krieghoff Model: Drilling Neptun Serial No. 17413 Caliber/Bore: 16 Gauge x 16 Gauge x 7x57R Barrel Length: 21 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Drop at Comb: approx 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: approx 3 - 1/16” Length of Pull: 15” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .676 (R) .674 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .032 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .025 (R) .028 This very unusual prewar combination gun has 21-3/4” barrels with raised, matted rib fitted with pop-up rear sight and Krieghoff style scope bases. Barrels are engraved “Sempert & Krieghoff Suhl.” on tops. Bottoms are marked with German and Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Rifle barrel has German and English proofs, and German proof date of 12/35. Breech area of rifle barrel is stamped “7 X 57 R”. Dural (aluminum) action features Krieghoff push forward rifle cocking slide on top tang, side clips, Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, and gold-plated double triggers (front set). Back action sidelocks with steel plates, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and safety lever on left side. Action is engraved with near full coverage scrolling acanthus in stippled background. Fences are relief carved in acanthus and floral motif. Bottom of action is engraved “Krieghoff Drilling” and “Neptun Standard” in ribands. Lockplates are deeply relief engraved with well detailed vignettes of game – a bugling stag and 3 hinds in woodland on right plate, and roebuck with doe and 2 fawns in pastoral setting on left plate. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely fiddle figured, and lightly streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over remnants of pad, and features Bavarian style right hand cheekpiece, steel cartridge trap on toe line, and horn grip cap with engraved steel top that has monogram “JW” inlaid in gold. Instead of checkering, grip has 4 carved flutes on each side, running from grip cap toward lockplates. Borders are stippled. Two piece forend continues the fluted theme with 11 flutes running to slightly schnabeled horn cap at muzzles. Front portion is attached to barrels by the sling loop. Removable portion of forend has Deeley release and horn spacer where it joins front piece of forend. Bore diameter: left -.676, right -.674. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.028. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.032. Drop at heel: Approx 3-1/16”, drop at rear of hogback: 2-5/16”, drop at comb: Approx 1-9/16”. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz, LOP 15”. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Barrels retain virtually all of high quality British re-black. Action retains virtually all of its original silver anodized finish. Lockplates retain nearly all of their French gray, high points pleasingly silvered. Screws and cocking slide are newly temper blued. Stocks retain nearly all of their original oil finish with grain lifted somewhat, and a number of marks from handling and use. Original pad has collapsed, and needs replacing. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Bores are excellent. A very finely made gun in an unusual configuration and finish, probably one of a kind. MGM127 6,000 - 9,000
1134 - (C) WELL MADE UNMARKED BLITZ ACTION DRILLING. Manufacturer: Unmarked Model: Drilling Serial No. 5675 Caliber/Bore: 16 x 16 x 9.3 x72R Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16”
Drop at Heel: 2 - 13/16” Length of Pull: 14” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .670 (R) .670 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .019 (R) .022 Choke: (L) .036 (Full) (R) .022 (Modified) Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz.
(1925) 27” Barrel set is unmarked, as to maker, and is fitted with slightly raised matted rib with pop-up rear sight. Barrel flats and bottom of rifle barrel are stamped with German nitro proofs for 16 gauge and 8.7x72 (correct measurements for 9.3x72R cartridge) along with proof date of 6/25. Coin finished scallop backed Blitz action has rifle/shotgun selector on top tang, and features side safety, pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage large flowing acanthus scroll with punch dot shading. This scroll surrounds game scenes on action; roaring stag on left and auerhahn displaying on tree branch on right. Trigger guard is of horn. Nicely figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over horn basket weave buttplate. Stock features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a cartridge trap with space for four cartridges and engraved with acanthus matching action, is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. CONDITION: Good. Mostly original. Barrels retain nearly half of their original blue. Action overall bright pewter with traces of color where protected. Stocks have some of their original finish, considerably worn, bumped and dinged. Checkering worn at grip, nearly smooth on forend. Bores are very fine with a fair dent about 9” from beech end of left barrel. Rifle bore appears very fine with some minor pitting, might clean. MGM200. 2,000 - 3,000 114
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1135 - (M) REMARKABLE ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI “QUATTRO-CANNONE” FOUR BARREL 28 BORE SHOTGUN WITH CASE ENGRAVED BY PEDRETTI. Manufacturer: A&S Model: Quatro-Canone Serial No. 403 Barrel Length: 27 - 3/8” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (All Barrels) .550 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (Top Right) .006 (Top Left) .019 (Bottom Right) .025 (Bottom Left) .020 Weight: 9 lbs 5 oz. Gauge: 28 Bore Made in 1982, this incredible four barrel shotgun is truly a work of art! The four barrel cluster, with slightly swamped game rib with dolls head extension, is engraved “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” in small gold letters on top of upper left barrel. Barrel flats are stamped with 1982 Italian nitro proofs and with first names of craftsmen involved in building this fine, intricate gun, including Dante, Poli, Mario, Remo, & Tony. Coin finished sidelock/boxlock action with non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger (firing all four barrels), is fitted with hammer sidelocks. Tall serpentine hammers are nicely filed. Tall four barrel fences are also intricately sculpted with tops of fences in oval pattern and all outlined by beautiful fine gold line edges. This interesting mechanism fires all four barrels in succession when hammers are cocked, with upper right first, upper left second, lower right third, and lower left fourth. If the hammers are not cocked, the action acts as a normal side by side boxlock, firing right then left bottom barrels. Action is engraved with areas of well cut deeply chiseled scroll. Locks are gold line engraved and finely polished. Trigger plate is finely carved in flowing scroll pattern as is beaded trigger guard bow and long tang. Engravers signature “Pedretti” found in front of trigger guard bow. Splinter forend with Anson type push button release is checkered in two point pattern with makers crest in silver at center and iron in floral pattern. Straight grip buttstock is of fabulously figured European walnut and is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist with tear drops behind action. Housed in a brown leather, red velvet interior take down case with proper makers label. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near mint. Retains nearly all original finish to both wood and metal. Likely test fired only. Our consignor purchased this gun new and has not fired it since proof. There are only a few minute handling and assembly marks observed. These are incredible works of art both intrinsically and mechanically. 30,000 - 50,000
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1136 - (M) STUNNING FAMARS ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI 28 BORE JOREMA 2 BARREL SET SHOTGUN WITH CASE ENGRAVED BY PEDERSOLI. Manufacturer: A&S Model: Jorema Serial No. 450 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: Set 1: (Both) .550 Set 2: (Both) .552 Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Choke: Set 1: (O) .005 (U) .002 Set 2: (O) .020 (U) .009 Weight: 5lbs 11oz Gauge: 28 Proofed in 1981, this gorgeous little gun was made shortly after Mario Abbiatiatico and Remo Salvinelli set out to build the world’s finest guns. This wonderful gun represents a combination of top notch gunmaking coupled with exceptionally fine embellishment. Both sets of barrels are finely struck 26” demi-bloc barrels are fitted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib, engraved “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on left side of top barrel. Bottom flat is stamped with 1981 Italian nitro proofs, serial number, barrel set number, and “A&S”. Additionally, on both flats the names of the makers are seen, Dante, Marion, Gian Remo Poli, & Tony. Single non-selective trigger, auto-ejectors. The coin finished, low profile, over/under sidelock action is nicely filed and features non-automatic safety (Gold “S” engraved in front of safety button) and single non-selective trigger. “26” is gold inlaid on top strap under top lever (This number possibly represents “the 26th 28 gauge made”). Action is engraved with incredible Bulino style game scenes by master engraver G. Pedersoli. The left lock is full coverage engraved in a beautiful field edge scene with detailed setter flushing a pheasant which extends on to the hinge where a perfectly executed pheasant is also in lift. The bottom of the action is beautifully engraved with flying fanned grouse in tree scene. Right side of action is engraved with predator
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fox leaping after two rising quail in detailed meadow and hills scene. Rolled edge trigger guard is engraved with relief scroll and engravers signature, “Pedersoli, Inc.” engraved at front of bow on trigger plate. This relief scroll pattern extends to the top of the action and top lever. The nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock, with tear drops behind locks, is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist and terminates in a finely checkered butt. The slim forend is checkered in a diamond point pattern with engraved slide latch and makers crest at center. Tops of barrels with small gold “1” and “2” identifying barrel set. Housed in its original Nizzoli brown leather case with red velvet interior. CONDITION: Extremely fine, likely test fired only. Gun retains virtually all original finish to both wood and metal with the exception of an area of beginning freckling on barrel set #2 on right side ahead of chambers, from storage, not from wear. Engraving is crisp. Action is tight as new. Wood with only the very faintest of handling marks. Case is good with scuffing, interior shows some minor wear. Snap caps and oil bottle are tarnished. The quality of engraving on this gun is incredible and cannot be overstated! 27,500 - 42,500
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1137 - (M) INCREDIBLE FAMARS ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI 28 BORE JOREMA OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE, TRIPLE SIGNED BY GALEAZZI. Manufacturer: A&S Model: Jorema Serial No. 501 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Weight: 5lbs 11oz Gauge: 28 Bore Made in 1982, this handsome little gun was made shortly after Mario Abbiatico and Remo Salvinelli set out to build the world’s finest guns. This wonderful gun displays a combination of top notch gunmaking coupled with exceptional embellishment. Finely struck 26” demi-bloc barrels are fitted with matted, ventilated rib, engraved with gold inlaid “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on left side of top barrel. Bottom flat is stamped with 1982 Italian nitro proofs, serial number, “A&S”, and makers names of Dante, Mario, Remo, Poli, and Tony. Coin finished, low profile, over/under sidelock action is nicely filed and features non-automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold) and single non-selective trigger. “41” is gold inlaid on top strap under top lever. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut game scenes with relief scroll on front of action, forend, and trigger guard. On bottom of action of a large woodcock is dropping from a birch tree with other trees and leaves in the scene. Right side of action shows a perfectly executed pointer flushing five quail in a farm scene with fence background. The quail are flushing towards the viewer which gives them real depth and a lifelike feel. Engraver signature “Galeazzi” found at top forward portion of right lock. Left side of action is superbly engraved with three grouse in northern woods scene with evergreen trees in the background. Engraver’s signature also noted on this side at bottom center of scene. Bottom of forend iron is gold inlaid and engraved “ABBIATICO” “SALVINELLI”. The quality of this
work is exceptional and captures the essence of these animals in their natural environments. Engravers signature, Galeazzi, is at bottom of trigger guard bow on plate. Gorgeous and striking burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with checkered wood butt is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist and has tear drops behind locks. Matching ejector forend has slide type release actuated by sliding button fully relief cast slide crest at center diamond. Housed in the original Nizzoli brown leather case with maroon velvet interior. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near mint and test fired only. This gun was ordered new by our consignor and has not been fired. Retains virtually all original finish to wood and metal with only the most minute handling and assembly marks. Case is excellent with minor scrapes and minor soiling. 20,000 - 30,000
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1138 - (M) SUPERB FAMARS ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI JOREMA GOLD INLAID .410 BORE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: A&S Model: Joremna Serial No. 672 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 3” Weight: 4lbs 13oz Gauge: .410 Made in 1985, this dainty and classy .410 gauge was made with demi-bloc barrels and features a low profile narrow tapered filed top rib with steel front bead. The rear lug features makers names of Mario, Poli, Remo, and Tony. The demi-bloc barrel flats with serial number, proof marks, and makers stamp of “A&S”. Top of left tube inlaid in gold “Abbiatico & Salvinelli”. The small forend is uncheckered and has a three dimensional makers crest at center and engraved and gold inlaid external iron. Gun made with auto-ejectors, non-selective single trigger, and non-auto safety. The beautifully figured European stump walnut is richly colored. The straight grip buttstock is also uncheckered and terminates in a nicely checkered butt - this uncheckered treatment gives the gun a very clean look and accentuates the overall quality of the wood grain. The action is near full coverage engraved with very tightly engraved scroll with fine gold accents. The fine scroll with gold accents continue on to the long tang rolled edge trigger guard and the top of the action as well as the top lever. Gold inlaid “30” found under top lever. Bottom sides of the action are gold inlaid “Abbiatico and Salvinelli”. The engravers signature “G. Sabatti, Inc.” is found on trigger plate near front of trigger guard bow. The gun is housed in its original Nizzoli brand brown leather case with red velvet interior. CONDITION: Gun remains in near mint, likely test fired only, condition. Our consignor purchased the gun new and has not fired it. Bores are brilliant and shiny, mechanics are crisp except that the top lever will not stay open when gun is opened. There are only the most minute
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of handling marks observed throughout with the most minute loss at bottom left stock finger, likely the gun was finished this way. The case is in excellent original condition with only minor scraps and soiling. This gun is a stunning work of art! 30,000 - 45,000
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1139 - (M) SUPERB FAMARS ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI 28 BORE JOREMA OVER/ UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE ENGRAVED BY PEDERSOLI. Manufacturer: A&S Model: Jorema Serial No. 301 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14” Internal Bore Diameter: (Both) .551 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .012 (U) .003 Weight: 5lbs 12oz Gauge: 28 Bore Proofed in 1979, this dandy little gun was made short after Mario Abbiatiatico and Remo Salvinelli set out to build the world’s finest guns. This wonderful gun represents a combination of top notch gunmaking coupled with exceptionally fine embellishment. Finely struck 26” demi-bloc barrels are fitted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib, engraved “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on left side of top barrel. Bottom flat is stamped with 1979 Italian nitro proofs, serial number, and “A&S”. Single non-selective trigger, auto-ejectors. The coin finished, low profile, over/under sidelock action is nicely filed and features non-automatic safety (“S” engraved in front of safety button) and single non-selective trigger. “0” is gold inlaid on top strap under top lever. Action is engraved with incredible relief scroll and floral pattern by master engraver G. Pedersoli. The left lock is full coverage engraved in a beautiful relief scroll engraved which extends toward the hinge. The bottom of the action is beautifully engraved with relief pattern and engraved “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” in ribbon on bottom. Right side of action is engraved in same pattern as left. Fences, top tang, top lever, and trigger guard bow with minute scroll engraving, relief engraved scroll at trigger guard tang. Rolled edge trigger guard and engravers signature, “Pedersoli, Inc.” engraved at front of bow on trigger plate. The nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock, with tear drops behind locks is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist and terminates in a finely checkered butt. The slim forend is checkered in a diamond point pattern with engraved
slide latch and makers crest at center. Housed in its original Nizzoli brown leather case with red velvet interior. CONDITION: Extremely fine and likely test fired only. Gun retains more than 98% of its original coin finish with minor high point edge wear from storage, not use. Virtually all original finish to both wood and barrels remains. Engraving is crisp. Action is tight as new. Wood with only the very faintest of handling marks. Case is good with scuffing, interior shows some minor wear. Snap caps and oil bottle are tarnished. The quality of the relief engraving on this gun is incredible! 25,000 - 37,500
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1140 - (C) AYA CORAL DELUXE OVER-UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: AYA Model: OU Coral Deluxe Serial No. 148863 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 9/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” cast about 1/2 off Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .726 (U) .725 Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .022 (U) .027 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .027 - Mod (U) .010 - IC Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
(Circa 1962) This well made gun has 26” demi-bloc barrels fitted with matted, ventilated rib. Spanish nitro proofs are on bottom barrel. Coin finished, scallop-backed, double Kersten OU boxlock action features automatic safety, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 90% coverage scroll within geometric borders surrounding game scenes; a setter points a pair of birds on left side, while a pointer points a flushing duck on right. A lion (?) is part of AYA logo on trigger plate. Makers name is on bottom of action. AYA logo is in gold on blued top lever, and single beaded blued trigger guard has serial number on tang. Lightly figured and nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over ribbed composition buttplate. Stock also features fluted drop points and well cut, closely spaced, point pattern checkering at grip. Matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley release. CONDITION: Excellent, appears very lightly used, retaining over 95% all metal finishes, with only a few light marks in original finish of wood. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. A very presentable gun from the ‘60’s. MGM 53. 2,000 - 3,000
1141 - (M) CASED & ENGRAVED BERETTA S687 OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Beretta Model: S687 Serial No. M23833B Barrel Length: 26 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” Chamber: 3” Choke: Choke Tubes Gauge: 12 Bore This over under shotgun features the coin nickel engraved frame, gold trigger, blued barrel and trigger guard, checkered walnut stock, straight comb, vent rib, single bead. CONDITION: Near new inside and out with a few handling marks on wood. 1,500 - 2,500
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1142 - (M) A PAIR OF BERETTA SO-3 OVER-UNDER GAME SHOTGUNS WITH CASES. Manufacturer: Beretta Model: OU SO-3 Serial No. (A) C09765B (B) C09763B Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: (A) 1 - 3/8” (B) 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: (A) 2 - 1/8” (B) 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .725 (U) .726 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4” Choke: (A) O .023 - Mod U .015 - l Mod (B) screw chokes Weight: (A) 7 lbs 9 oz. (B) 7 lbs 9 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore (1983) Although serial numbers are not consecutive, these guns were made as a pair, with no. “1” or “2” gold inlaid on rear portions of ribs, forend latches, and trigger guard bows. Both have 28” barrels fitted with matted ventilated ribs, and are engraved “P. Beretta - ITALY” on left sides of top barrels. Mono-blocs are stamped with 1983 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Gun “2” has been fitted with choke tubes. Coin finished low profile Beretta sidelock actions features single selective triggers. Actions are engraved with 80% coverage well cut large acanthus with floral highlights within geometric and scroll borders. Forend mortises on bottom of action are engraved “BREVETTATO” “ITALY” and bottoms of actions “P. BERETTA - GARDONE VT”. Blued top levers and trigger guards are engraved with matching scroll. Fairly well matched marbled and figured dark European walnut pistol grip buttstocks measure 14-3/4” over black Decelerator pads. Point pattern checkering is on grips. Matching slim one piece forends have Deeley type releases. Guns are housed in individual leather trimmed leather cases lined in tan corduroy. One case contains a cleaning rod, and four Briley choke tubes with installation tool (two in gun). The other case contains a cleaning rod and an old leather covered pad. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 90% factory finishes on all wood and metal surfaces, with a few light marks and some high edge wear. Wood has numerous scratches and a few small dings, as associated with considerable field use. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Cases are generally fine, with considerable scuffs and rubs. Interior cloth is good. MGM 240 8,000 - 10,000
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1143 - (C) FINE BOSS & CO. SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER PIGEON SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Boss & Co. Model: O/U Best Model Serial No. 8833 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4” Drop at Heel: 1 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14 -1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .729 (U) .730 Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .025 (U) .026 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .043 - Extra Full (U) .014 - Light Modified Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore (1951) Ordered in 1948 and completed in 1951 per factory ledger page, for Takis Linardarkis, as a pigeon gun, this gun has 30” demi-bloc barrels with matted ventilated rib. Right side of top barrel is engraved “Boss & Co” and left side with “41 Albemarle Street. Piccadilly. London. W. 1”. Barrel has extension for rising bolt third fastener. Bottom of bottom barrel and right side of top barrel are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Serial number is on bottom barrel. Case hardened sidelock low profile Over/Under action features non-automatic safety, third fastener, bushed strikers, line engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss single non-selective trigger which fires bottom barrel first (according to ledger page). Action is engraved with very well cut classic Boss rose and scroll with 16 rose bouquets. Both sides of action are engraved “Patent No 3307. 1909”. Each lockplate is engraved “Boss & Co”. Blued top lever and small bow single beaded trigger guard are engraved with matching scroll. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Dark, well streaked and nicely fiddle figured European walnut round knob, half pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over dark brown leather covered thin pad (14” to end of wood, factory specs are for 15” over rubber recoil pad). Stock features drop points and point pattern checkering on diamond hand. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching Boss ejector forend has semi beavertail swell to forepart, along with Anson type release. Bottom of iron is engraved “Boss’s patent” “No 3308. 1909”. Gun is housed in tan leather VC case with stitched leather corners. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Boss Cork Street paper label in lid. Case contains a beech and brass two piece cleaning rod, square oil bottle, pair of turnscrews with ebonized handles, pull through cleaning
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kit, and a pair of Boss marked snap caps. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain over 90% older re-blue with slight silvering on sharp edges. Action retains approximately 25% original case hardening color, vivid where protected around fences. Left lock retains most of its color under some old yellowed lacquer. Right lock has traces of color, but is mostly silver gray. Forend iron, top lever and trigger guard re-blued, retaining most of that blue, engraving somewhat softened. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over some marks. Checkering does not appear to have been re-cut, maybe cleaned at grip. Long plastic front sight has been taken down and is almost flush with rib. Bores are very fine to excellent. Action is tight. Top barrel is slightly off face, with a glimmer of light through. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Three pull Boss trigger appears to work well. Relatively new case is excellent, with some minor scuffing on exterior. Interior cloth is excellent. A great Boss pigeon gun, which was sold sometime in the past by Christies, with a statement that “this gun was owned by a Mr. E. Vafiadis” and “it was with this gun that Mr. Vafiadis won the world live pigeon championship at Rome in 1956.” MGM164. 15,000 - 25,000
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1144 - (M) RARE AND BEAUTIFUL CASED BROWNING SUPERPOSED 12/20GA TWO BARREL SET MIDAS GRADE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Midas Grade Superposed Serial No. 54035S75 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Chamber: (A) 2 - 3/4” (B) 3” Choke: (BOTH) Mod/Full Weight: 7lbs 6oz. (with 12ga barrels) Gauge: (A) 12 (B) 20 Made in 1975, this beautiful long tang flat knob stocked gun has two barrel sets, one in 12 gauge and the other is a 20 gauge. Barrel set No. 1 is a 12 gauge 28” with chokes marked for “Mod/Full”, 2-3/4” chamber marks. It has a low profile, ventilated, matted rib with small white plastic bead. Barrel set No. 2 is a 20 gauge set, also marked for “Mod/Full” chokes and has a 3” chamber marking and low profile, ventilated matted rib with small white front bead. Each barrel set has its own forend which is checkered in a five point pattern. The gun is stocked with beautiful American walnut in standard Midas pattern and terminates in a Browning brand hard rubber buttplate. Gold plated single selective trigger, auto-ejectors, and non-auto safety. The blued action is beautifully engraved, signed on left side by “Marechal” for the scroll engraving and “R. Kowalski” for the game scene engraving. The action is full coverage engraved with gold pheasants on left, small gold quail on bottom, and three gold ducks on right side each of the sides scenes are surrounded by gold accent lines in typical Midas Grade pattern. The gun is housed in what appears to be its original Airways two barrel set case. CONDITION: Extremely fine and very lightly used. Retains nearly all original finish to both wood and metal with only minor handling marks. There are a couple of minor handling marks on the buttstock but they are hardly noticeable. Gun has been fired but well taken care of. The case is in very good condition with only minor handling marks, though there is some significant soiling and rub marks. Just a great all around and useful set that is beautiful and striking! 13,000 - 18,000
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1145 - (C) A&F RETAILED 20 GAUGE BROWNING “POINTER” GRADE RKLT SUPERPOSED LIGHTNING GAME SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY LOUIS ACAMPO. Manufacturer: Browning Model: OU Superposed Serial No. 40783 V6 Barrel Length: (A) 28” (B) 26 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: (A) 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: (A) 2 - 1/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Chamber: (BOTH) 3” Choke: (A) Full & Mod (B) IC & Mod Weight: (A) 6 lbs 8 oz. Gauge: (A) 20 (B) 20 (1966) Made in the last year that this grade was cataloged, this gun has 26-3/8” and 28” Barrels. both with field forends and narrow, ventilated ribs, and have all correct factory markings, along with “MADE FOR ABERCROMBIE & FITCH” on left sides. 26-3/8” Barrels are marked for “IC” and “MOD”. 28” Barrels are marked for “MOD” and “FULL”. Coin finished action with gold-plated single trigger is engraved in typical Pointer style near full coverage nicely cut scroll within geometric borders surrounding scenes of dogs and birds. A setter retrieves a duck on left side of action, while a pointer retrieves a pheasant on right. A pair of game birds are in open meadow on bottom of action, while a pair of pheasant, recumbent hen and flushing cock are on trigger guard bow. This well detailed work is by “Louis Acampo”, whose initials appear on the bottom of pointer scene. Long tang round knob buttstock of nicely crotch figured American walnut measures 14-3/8” over original Browning composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Forends match well. Tan Hartman case is lined in faun fleece and contains case information and black and gold “Lightning” hang tag. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with evidence of very little firing. Metal condition is superb with only a few very light assembly marks. Wood finish has only some minor crazing, and a few scratches and marks on butt, most on right side. Checkering is still light in color. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, interior has minor stains and rubs. A truly superb small bore Browning in this catalogers favorite engraving pattern. MGM90. 10,000 - 15,000
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1146 - (C) CUSTOMIZED BROWNING SUPERPOSED 20 GAUGE OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN WITH RELIEF ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY RON REIMER (1961). Manufacturer: Browning Model: Superposed Serial No. 23452 Barrel Length: 26 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .608 (U) .608 Chamber: 3” Choke: (O) .032 - Full (U) .021 - Mod Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. Gauge: 20 26-3/8” barrels with narrow, matted, ventilated rib have early Browning markings on top. Left side is marked for full and mod chokes. Coin finished action has ornamental sideplates added, and features gold plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved with full coverage large open shaded scroll with floral highlights, centers of which are gold dot inlaid. There are also some gold wire borders. This well cut scroll surrounds paneled vignettes of game birds; quail on left side, and pheasant on right. Bottom of action is engraved with woodcock taking flight in alders. More flowers are around trigger guard bow, with scroll on tang. This eye catching work is by ex-Browning Custom shop engraver Ron Reimer, whose signature is on trigger plate. Long tang round knob buttstock of beautifully marbled and figured European walnut measures 14-1/4” over composition Browning buttplate. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip.
Nicely shaped drop points have carved flutes. Field forend matches well. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, retaining essentially all factory type finishes on all wood and metal surfaces, with a few very light handling and assembly marks. Bores appear to be excellent, dirty. Mechanically fine. A nicely appointed small bore Browning. MGM 13 9,000 - 14,000
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1147 - (C) SCARCE BROWNING POINTER GRADE 20 GAUGE SUPERPOSED OVER/ UNDER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Pointer Superposed Serial No. 48816V8 Barrel Length: 26 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (Both) .669 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .003 (U) .004 Weight: 6lbs 13oz Gauge: 20 Made in 1968 with skeet chokes, this gun features a 26-3/8” barrel with low profile ventilated matted rib with small steel front bead. The round nose forend is checkered in five point pattern with engraved release. The butt configuration is short tang, round knob and is checkered in a three point pattern through the wrist which terminates in a Browning hard rubber butt plate. Gold plated single selective trigger, auto-ejectors, and non-auto safety. Buttstock and forearm are factory quality replacements. The coin finished receiver is engraved in typical Pointer Grade pattern featuring pointer with fallen duck on left, pointer with fallen pheasant on right, all surrounded by well cut scroll and signed by L.Lambert on left. Bottom of action with two quail surrounded by scroll engraving. Trigger guard with two pheasants surrounded by scroll. CONDITION: Excellent as partially restored. Wood is a factory quality replacement, forend is a bit stiff. Action retains nearly all of what appears to be its factory original coin finish with no evidence of any salt damage anywhere on the gun. Engraving is crisp. Mechanics are fine. A beautiful and scarce gun that is ready for many lifetimes in the field. 7,000 - 11,000
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1148 - (C) BROWNING 20 GAUGE PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED TWO BARREL SET WITH SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO HOWARD WEST, DIRECTOR OF MARATHON OIL COMPANY WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: OU Superposed Serial No. 53354 V8 Barrel Length: (A) 27 - 7/8” (B) 26 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 1 - 15/16” Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” Chamber: (A) 2 - 3/4” (B) 2 3/4” and 3” Choke: (A) Skeet/Skeet (B) Mod/ Full Weight: w/ short bbls: 6 lbs 10 oz. Gauge: 20
1149 - (C) 20 GAUGE BROWNING PIGEON GRADE SUPERPOSED FIELD SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: OU Superposed Pigeon Grade Serial No. 47547 V7 Barrel Length: 26 - 3/8” and 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” cast about 1/2 off Chamber: 3” Weight: Short: 6 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore
(1968) 26-3/8” and 27-7/8” barrels. Both with target forends and narrow, ventilated ribs, have all correct factory markings. 26-3/8” barrels are marked for “skeet” and “skeet”. 27-7/8” barrels are marked for “modified” and “full”. Coin finished action with gold-plated single trigger is engraved in typical pigeon style with pairs of pigeons flying through a field of simple scroll. Top of action is relief engraved with oak leaves and acorns. Area under top lever usually reserved for serial number, is gold inlaid with signature “H H West”. Serial number does not appear anywhere on action but is on barrels. Short tang square knob buttstock of nicely crotch figured American walnut measures 13-7/8” over thin black Decelerator pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Forends match well. Tan Hartman case has brass plate riveted to top engraved “PRESENTED TO / HOWARD H. WEST / BY / FELLOW DIRECTORS / OF / MARATHON OIL COMPANY”. Case is lined in faux fur and contains instruction booklet and guarantee. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of casual field use, with a few scattered handling marks and light firing halos on breech face. No salt damage is evident on action, however both forends show staining at interface with iron, with pitting and rusting evident on 27-7/8” barrels. Newer pad is not well fitted. Bores are excellent, longer barrels have considerable grime, should clean. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. MGM 89. 6,000 - 9,000
26 - 3/8” and 28” barrels, both with narrow, ventilated ribs, are marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses along with “MADE IN BELGIUM” on left side of top barrels, and with steel, gauge, and chamber information along with patent numbers on top rights. Short barrels are marked for Improved Cylinder and Modified, and longer barrels are marked for Modified and Full. Numbers match on both barrel sets. Coin finished small sized superposed action features gold plated single selective trigger, and is engraved in normal pigeon style with attractive scenes of pairs of pigeons flying through a field of simple scroll on sides, and with rose bouquets on bottom. Fences are nicely relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. Nicely crotch figured American walnut short tang round knob buttstock measures 14 - 1/4” over composition Browning buttplate. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip. Field forends match well. Gun is housed in its original tan Hartmann case with space for action and both barrel sets. Case is lined in faun faux fur. Case contains instruction booklet, guarantee, and two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of limited use, with a few scattered marks in metal finishes, and a number of light scratches, mostly on left side of butt. Checkering still very light in color. There is no indication of any salt damage on either forend, however there appears to be some salt induced rusting of interface between top of action and stock behind fences. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. MGM148. 4,000 - 6,500
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1150 - (M) BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA GRADE 12 BORE SKEET SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Superposed Diana Grade Serial No. 17364 S69 Barrel Length: 26 - 3/8” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Marked “Skeet” Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. Gauge: 12 Made in 1970 this short tang, square knob Diana Grade skeet gun has 26-1/2” barrels with slightly raised ventilated matted rib. Sides of barrels with usual markings and chamber marking of 2-3/4” and barrels marked for “Skeet” chokes. Point pattern checkered target forend with nicely scroll engraved opener. Made with gold plated single selective trigger, auto ejectors, and non-auto safety. The full knob pistol grip buttstock is of nicely figured walnut and is checkered in a two point pattern through the wrist with gold shield near the toe and terminates with a Browning brand white lined ventilated pad. The action is beautifully engraved by “R.Greco” and signed on right side which shows ducks in pond scene surrounded by floral scroll, the bottom of the action is engraved with two quail in panel, and left side with pheasants, all surrounded by floral scroll work. Housed in a two barrel set brown leather Browning Airways case with fleece lining. Accompanied by a Browning factory letter describing this gun as seen today and being shipped December 4th, 1970. Also accompanied by an original catalog for the gun. CONDITION: Very fine retaining nearly all factory finish to both wood and metal. Barrels retain nearly all of their factory blue. Stocks are very fine with only minor handling marks and retain nearly all factory finishes. The action is excellent with good satin color and well defined engraving. Mechanics are crisp, bores are bright and shiny. The case is very good with some minor soiling. 3,500 - 5,500
1151 - (C) BOXED AND ENGRAVED BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON TRAP OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN (1966). Manufacturer: Browning Model: Superposed Pigeon Grade Serial No. 55547S6 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) Full (U) Modified Gauge: 12 Bore
Coin silver boxlock frame, relief engraving on top in German oak leaf pattern. Made in Belgium. Right side engraving shows two pigeons in flight, base is engraved in floral motif. Right side of frame also engraved with two pigeons in flight. Stock is a square grip with deluxe grain wood, oil finished, with a custom silver grip cap with previous owners initials, JEB. Has the Browning dark red waffle pad. Fine sharp hand checkering. Gold trigger. Barrels feature full choke on top, modified on bottom. CONDITION: Excellent stock with the normal bumps and bruises as this gun has been used. Mirror bores. 99% original blue on barrels. Touch of muzzle wear. Some use wear at forearm from sliding. Scattered minor handling marks. Extremely fine overall. Comes in matching original black box. 3,000 - 4,000
1152 - (M) BROWNING SUPERPOSED PIGEON GRADE BROADWAY TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: OU Pigeon Serial No. 22267S70 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 11/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .725 (U) .727 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .039 - Full (U) .024 - Mod Weight: 8 lbs 3oz. Gauge: 12 128
30” barrels with broadway, ventilated rib have all correct factory markings including chokes “Modified” and “Full”. Coin finished superposed action with gold plated single selective trigger is engraved in typical pigeon style with pairs of pigeons flying through open scroll on sides, and rose bouquets on bottom. Fences are nicely relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. Fiddle figured claro walnut square knob short tang buttstock measures 14-1/4” over black KICKEEZ pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Flared trap forend is of relatively plain American walnut. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished possibly by factory. Barrels retain 90% of old re-black over light pitting under wood on sides of barrels. Coin finish of action brightened over considerable light pitting and staining. What appear to be new factory stocks have a few light marks. Pad is new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. MGM 12 1,500 - 2,500
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Within the next several lots is a complete set of Grade VI Browning Citori’s
1153 - (M) AS NEW BOXED BROWNING CITORI GRADE VI 12 GAUGE O/U SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Citori Grade VI Serial No. 23159NT953 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 3” Choke: Tube system Gauge: 12 Bore
1154 - (M) RARE BOXED BROWNING CITORI GRADE VI 16 GAUGE OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Citori Grade VI Serial No. 15742MX131 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Choke tubes Gauge: 16 Bore
1155 - (M) CASED AND ENGRAVED BROWNING CITORI GRADE VI 20 GAUGE OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Citori Grade VI Serial No. 17395PT663 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Chamber: 3” Choke: Tubes Gauge: 20 Bore
This shotgun features blue finished receiver with two pheasants on left, three mallards on right, quail on trigger guard, pointer on bottom. Gold trigger. Stock is deluxe wood, round knob, checkered, over red recoil pad. Barrel has vent rib, single bead. CONDITION: As new in box with only the most minute light handling marks. 2,500 - 3,500
Features round knob, hand checkering, high gloss deluxe walnut stock, fully engraved satin nickel receiver, unsigned, gold trigger, two pheasants on left, three mallards on right, pointer on bottom, quail on trigger guard. Barrel have vent rib with single bead and blue finish. CONDITION: Like new in box with only the most minute light handling marks. 3,000 - 3,500
This made in Japan shotgun features square knob, deluxe checkered high gloss walnut stock, black rubber pad, unsigned engraved blued frame with two gold pheasants on left, three gold mallards on right, pointer on base, and quail on trigger guard. Barrel features full matted rib, single bead. CONDITION: Near new inside and out with only a few very light handling marks. Comes in a Browning case. 2,500 - 3,500
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Within the next several lots is a complete set of Grade VI Browning Citori’s
1156 - (M) CASED 20 GAUGE BROWNING CITORI GRADE VI OVER/ UNDER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Citori Grade VI Serial No. 25631NZ963 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Chamber: 3” Gauge: 20 Bore This shotgun features satin finished receiver with two pheasants on left, three mallards on right, quail on trigger guard, pointer on bottom. Gold trigger. Stock is XXX wood with high gloss finish, round knob, checkered, with black composite buttplate. Barrel has vent rib, single bead. CONDITION: As new inside and out with only the most minute light handling marks. Comes in hard case. 2,500 - 3,500
1157 - (M) GORGEOUS AND RARE, CASED AND ENGRAVED BROWNING CITORI GRADE VI 28 GAUGE SPECIAL SKEET OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Citori Grade VI Serial No. 3606NX973 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Choke: (O) Modified (U) Improved Gauge: 28 Bore
This is an early ‘70s Grade VI that features the satin nickel frame, scroll engraved, not signed, with two gold pheasants on left and three gold mallards on the right. Round knob. Hand checkered. Black composite buttplate. Deluxe wood, high gloss. Barrels have full matted vent rib with single bead. CONDITION: This deluxe handsome small bore over-under shotgun remains in near new condition inside and out. Comes in a beautiful Browning hard case. 3,000 - 4,000
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1158 - (M) RARE .410 GAUGE BROWNING CITORI GRADE VII OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Citori Grade VII Serial No. 29073MV131 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 3” Choke: (O) Full (U) Modified Gauge: .410 Bore
1159 - (M) AS NEW BOXED BROWNING CITORI 410 GAUGE GRADE VI SUPERLIGHT OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Citori Grade VI Serial No. 25102NMF83 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Chamber: 3” Magnum Gauge: .410 Bore
1160 - (M) BROWNING LIGHTNING OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING (1971). Manufacturer: Browning Model: Lightning Serial No. 1472S71 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Choke: (T) Full (B) Modified Gauge: 12 Bore
This made in Japan shotgun features an engraved receiver with three quail on left side, head of dog on base, three pheasants on right. Round knob, composite buttplate, deluxe checkered high gloss wood stock. Barrels are matte vent rib with single bead. CONDITION: Gun is like new inside and out with the most minute handling marks. 3,000 - 4,000
This shotgun features satin engraved receiver with two pheasants on left, three mallards on right, quail on trigger guard, setter on frame. Gold trigger. Stock is deluxe wood, English straight grip, checkered, over black composite buttplate. Barrel has vent rib, double bead. CONDITION: As new in box with only the most minute light handling marks. Truly superb! 3,000 - 4,000
Features blue finish, 28” barrel with vent rib, single bead. Made in Belgium with checkered walnut stocks, pistol grip, checkered straight comb, high gloss finish, black composite buttplate, and gold plated trigger. CONDITION: Frame does show a few minor areas of high edge wear. Top barrel choke is full, bottom barrel is modified. 14 - 1/8” length of pull. Wood is near mint as are bores with some minor marks. 99% blue. Fine action. Comes in Browning original black and red box with black and red box. 1,000 - 1,500
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1161 - (M) PAIR OF 28 GAUGE CSMC MODEL A-10 OVER/UNDER SHOTGUNS IN CASES. Manufacturer: CSMC Model: OU A10 Serial No. (A) A10-001757 (B) A10-001758 Barrel Length: (Both) 30” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: (Both) 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: (Both) 2 - 3/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” neutral cast Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Weight: A) 6 lbs 6 oz B) 6 lbs 5 oz Gauge: (A) 28 Bore (B) 28 Bore
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This attractive pair of guns have a wood upgrade and special rose and scroll engraving. 30” mono-bloc barrels (screw chokes) are fitted with raised ventilated ribs with manufacturers name, address, model, and gauge information on tops. Low profile over/under actions feature non-automatic safeties with trigger selector built in. Triggers are gold plated. Case hardened actions are nicely profiled and are “engraved” in classic rose and scroll. “A - 10” is in riband on each lockplate. Top levers and trigger guards, also scroll engraved, are blued in traditional fashion. Very fine XXX crotch figured American walnut round knob pistol grip stocks measure 14 - 5/8” over dark brown leather covered pads. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grips. Matching field style ejector forends have Deeley type releases. Each gun has its own aluminum case with black nylon covers, which have gold embroidered Galazan logos. Covers are held in place by Velcro. Cases are lined with black velvet, and contain instruction booklets and choke tubes in leather containers. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with exceptionally light firing halos on breech faces, and a few very light scattered marks (mostly from assembly) in all original factory finishes. MGM131. 12,500 - 17,500
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1162 - (C) FN BROWNING SUPERPOSED B2G OVER-UNDER TARGET SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND CHOKES. Manufacturer: FN Browning Model: OU Superposed B2G Serial No. 8K3RR66082 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Tubes Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. Gauge: 12 30” barrels fitted with ventilated broadway rib are marked with makers name and address on top left, and with chamber, gauge, and Browning patent information along with “MADE IN BELGIUM” on top right. Barrels are fitted with Teague interchangeable choke tubes, with two installed in barrels, and five additional with installation tool, in black plastic case. Coin finished action with single selective gold plated trigger is engraved in “B2G” (Coblence) style, which was quite popular in Europe. Engraving consists of sprays of scroll surrounding oval game scenes; pair of pheasant on left, and ducks on right. Nearly all of these guns were signed by the engraver. Engraving on this gun was by “R Coenen” with signature below pheasant scene. Stump figured and lightly marbled European walnut long tang square knob buttstock measures 14-3/8” over black KICKEEZ pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. One piece schnabeled forend matches well. Gun is housed in dark brown Browning case lined in brown faux fur. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining approximately 90% on all wood and metal surfaces, with numerous handling and assembly marks. Bores are excellent and have been back bored. Mechanically fine with evidence of considerable use. Case is good. MGM 18. 2,750 - 4,000
1163 - (C) GEBRUDER MERKEL 201E AMERIKAMODELL OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Gebruder Merkel Model: OU Amerikamodell Serial No. 14843 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 15” cast off 1/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .727 (U) .726 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .045 (Full) (U) .037 (Full) Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore (ca 1939) Retailed by Glaser of Zurich, this gun has 32” demi-bloc barrels fitted with matted ventilated rib. Makers name and address are on right side of top barrel breech section, and retailers name is on left. Coin finished double Kersten scallop backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, and single selective trigger with button at right side of trigger. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut shaded scroll within small scroll and geometric borders. Bottom of action is engraved “Suhler Waffenwerk” “Gebruder Merkel, Suhl”. Reinforcing bolsters are semi relief engraved with open shaded scroll around floral highlights. Steel trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Smoky marbled, dense European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over Jostam “No Kick Coming” red pad. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching very long three piece forend has Deeley release. Gun is housed in a relatively new brown leather case with riveted on brass plated corners lined in burgundy cloth. Glaser label is in lid, and case contains a round oil bottle and a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Barrel retains nearly all of a good quality re-black. Coin finish still bright on action with some slight staining and evidence of minor cleaning. Stocks retain nearly all of a very nicely done hand rubbed oil finish, checkering correctly re-cut. Bores are fine, shiny, with some scattered pitting in bottom barrel. Mechanically fine. Case is excellent, near new. MGM157. 1,750 - 2,750
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1164 - (C) LOVELY LITTLE 28 GAUGE GREIFELT GRADE 1 OVER-UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER LIGHT GAME GUN (1926). Manufacturer: Greifelt Model: O/U Serial No. 30980 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Neutral Cast Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .551 (U) .551 Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .030 (U) .030 Chamber: 3 - 1/2” Choke: (O) .002 - Cyl (U) .018 - Mod Weight: 5 lbs 11 oz. Gauge: 28 The Grade 1 was top of the Greifelt line, as imported by VL & D, and A&F before World War II. It had a retail price of $450.00 in 1933. The single trigger was a $35.00 option. This unusual 28 gauge gun has 26” demi-bloc barrels fitted with solid matted rib. V L & D markings are on top barrel, and breech section is engraved in rose and scroll. Bottom barrel is marked “28 - 3-1/2” and “GERMANY”. Coin finished, scallop backed boxlock double Kersten over-under action features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage cleanly cut traditional rose and scroll surrounding game scenes; Quattro of pheasant on left, and grouse (?) on right. Both are over “Greifelt & Co Suhl”. Fences are deeply relief carved with exceptionally well done open scroll with floral highlights. Trigger guard with rose and scroll on bow, has serial number on tang. Lightly stump figured dense European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over Silver type pad. Flush diamond horn drop points are in front of point pattern checkering at grip. Matching long semi-beaver tail three piece ejector forend has Anson type release. A&F information indicating gun was made circa 1926, and was sold in 1929 for $400.00 and again in 1934 during the Depression for $350, is included. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Barrels retain nearly all of a good quality re-black, sharp edges softened. Action retains traces of original case hardening color where protected, is mostly a grey coin finish. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger appears to work well. A snappy little lightweight 28 ideal for woodcock or quail. MGM 10 6,000 - 10,000
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1165 - (M) THE VERY FIRST NEW PRODUCTION HOLLOWAY & NAUGHTON OVER/ UNDER 20 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, SINGLE TRIGGER SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY BRIAN WISEMAN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Holloway & Naughton Model: OU Serial No. 20-Jan Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” cast 1/8 off Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .623 (U) .624 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .005 (Improved Cylinder) (U) .006 (Improved Cylinder) Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore (2000) This gun was commissioned by a noted collector of the time, and is the very first newly produced Holloway & Naughton gun built by the collaboration of Andrew Harvison and John Wiseman, gun maker from Cannock, England, who owned the old Holloway & Naughton name. It has 28” demi-bloc barrels, with solid, matted rib engraved “Holloway & Naughton England”. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs. Serial number is on bottom barrel. “Premier English Shotgun Ltd” (parent company owned by Harvison and Wiseman) is on left side on forend fillet, and importer “WTT. Sterling, VA” is on right. Case hardened low profile over/under sidelock action features non-automatic safety, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage open shaded acanthus with some scroll surrounding game scene of flushing woodcock on bottom of action under makers name. Lockplates are engraved with bird scenes reminiscent of the work of Harry Kell, with his big eyed birds, and also of the work of noted Birmingham engraver Harry Morris. These scenes are of a covey of quail with four members at rest and two taking wing on left lockplate, and a nye of pheasant, three hens and two cocks, in large clearing with fence in background, on right lock. Portrait of a woodcock is on single beaded
trigger guard bow, and serial number is in gold on tang. Engravers signature, “B. J. Wiseman” (brother of John) noted engraver who apprenticed under Harry Morris, is on trigger plate. Exhibition quality beautifully marbled and figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over checkered wood butt with engraved steel toe plate. This plate and grip cap are engraved with acanthus within gold borders, also the work of Brian Wiseman. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching field forend has modified Anson type release, and iron features Boss styled false ejector housings. Gun is housed in tan leather VC case with stitched leather corners. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has H & N paper label in lid which also states “MADE IN ENGLAND” “BY” “PREMIER ENGLISH SHOTGUNS LTD”. Case contains high quality H & N cleaning rod, snap caps, oil bottle, and three ebony handles turnscrews. Brush, mop and jag are in tan leather pouch. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be nearly unfired, with only a small scattering of minor handling and assembly marks in all fine factory finishes, except for a deep 1” scratch across checkering of forearm in front of central diamond. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, near new, as are interior and accessories. MGM163. 15,000 - 25,000
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1166 - (M) IVO FABBRI TIPPO PICCONE EXTRA OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Ivo Fabbri Model: Toppo Picone Extra Serial No. E372 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1- 5/8” Drop at Heel: 1- 11/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .730 (U) .728 Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .032 (U) .033 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Briley Chokes Weight: 7lbs 14oz Gauge: 12 Gauge Made in 1969 with 30” Demi-bloc barrels fitted with fine, matted, ventilated rib, are engraved “ARMI FABBRI BRESCIA” and “MADE IN ITALY” on top left. Barrel flats are stamped with 1969 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Barrels are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes. Low profile, coin finished, over/under action features non-automatic safety, engraved line tumbler end cocking indicators, vented breechface, hand detachable sidelocks, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well rendered large sprays of roses, other flowers, foliage, and ribbons, all in a small scroll engraved background. “ARMI FABBRI BRESCIA” is in folded ribbon on bottom of action. This very fine engraving is signed “F. Iora” on trigger plate. (Ferruccio Iora. This noted engraver’s “smoke” of the engraving pattern used on this gun, is illustrated as figure 110 in MODERN FIREARMS ENGRAVINGS by Mario Abbiatico.) Very fine, well marbled, and nicely fiddle figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over hardened black open-sided Fabbri marked pad. Point pattern
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checkering wraps over top of grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching slightly widened forend has Anson type release, and inlet gold pigeon toward rear. Also included is a steel and black polymer Americase. Case contains seven choke tubes (two additional in gun) and wrench. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain over 95% of a very well done re-black, with engraving slightly softened. Coin finish of action is excellent. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be an old hand rubbed oil finish, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is good. 37,500 - 52,500
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1167 - (C) HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION MERKEL 203E OVER / UNDER SHOTGUN WITH FINE RELIEF ENGRAVING AND ATTRACTIVE OAK LEAF CARVING ON STOCK. Manufacturer: Merkel Model: O/U Serial No. 41961 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 13/16” Length of Pull: 14” cast off 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .726 (U) .726 Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .036 (U) .034 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .018 (Modified) (U) .007 (Improved Cylinder) Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore (1955) This fine, top of the line, shotgun has 28” demi-bloc barrels with solid matted rib. Makers name and address are on left side of top barrel. Rear portion of top barrel at ejector housings are engraved with well cut shaded oak leaves and acorns. Barrels are stamped with August 1955 East German nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4” chambers. Coin finished double Kersten over/under sidelock action features automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and single selective trigger with selector button on right side of trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage nicely shaded oak leaves and acorns with some geometric borders. Lockplates are nicely engraved with game and canines; pointer pointing quatro of flushing quail (?) in rural setting on left lockplate, and a bemused fox at center of four ducks erupting from a marshy area on right lockplate. Blued trigger guard and top lever are also engraved with acorns and oak leaves. Very attractive lightly streaked flame figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over horn embossed Merkel buttplate. Butt transitions to grip with chinstrap, and has very nicely carved oak leaves and acorns behind lockplates, transitioning to closely spaced grip checkering. Matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley release. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a very fine quality rust blue, necessary because of some minor
staining and oxidation, mostly along rib. Action retains nearly all of its original coin finish. Top lever and trigger guard show some silvering at normal wear points. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their original hand rubbed oil finish, with some light marks. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Left side of front barrel lump galled at one time, due to very close fit and improper lubrication. Area has been polished. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Mechanically fine. Trigger appears to work well. A very classy high end Merkel. MGM139. 4,000 - 6,000
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1168 - (C) MERKEL 203E OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS. Manufacturer: Merkel Model: O/U Serial No. 57516 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 9/16” Length of Pull: 14” cast off 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (O) .724 (U) .722 (B) (O) .726 (U) .726 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (A) (O) .004 (IC) (U) .003 (IC) (B) (O) .055 (Extra Full) (U) .051 (Extra Full) Weight: (A) 7 lbs 3 oz. (B) 7 lbs 3 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
1169 - (M) MERKEL MODEL 201 OVER-UNDER EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH GAME SCENE ENGRAVING. Manufacturer: Merkel Model: Over Under Serial No. 165622 Barrel Length: 27 - 7/8” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .721 (U) .722 Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .032 (U) .034 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .026 - Mod (U) .014 - lt Mod Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore 138
(1962) Two sets of demi-block barrels, both 28” long, marked “1” and “2” on loops. Barrels are fitted with solid, matted ribs, and makers name and address are on left ejector housings. Barrels are stamped with November 1962 East German nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4” chambers and with retailers name, Waffen Frankonia. Coin finished double Kersten sidelock action features automatic safety, hand detachable locks, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and Miller selective trigger with rocking selector switch at front portion. Action and locks are engraved in near full coverage nicely cut large open shaded scroll with some floral highlights on reinforcing bolsters. Steel trigger guard has matching scroll on bow. Well marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching three piece forend with Deeley release services both barrel sets. CONDITION: Very fine, with evidence of considerable field use. Barrels retain over 90% of what appears to be original blue. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish with some evidence of cleaning on bottom. Top lever is silvered on thumbpiece. Trigger guard considerably silvered on bow and tang, retaining approximately 30% blue. Stocks have some newly applied finish over old surface, checkering worn and gummed. Bores are excellent. Barrel set “1” action is somewhat loose with forend removed. Ejectors are out of time. Barrel set “2” is nice and tight, but bottom ejector won’t trip. Trigger appears to work well. MGM147. 3,000 - 5,000
(1981) 27-7/8” Demi-bloc barrels fitted with solid matted rib have makers name, address, and “MADE IN GDR” on left side. Barrel flats are stamped with August 1981 German nitro proofs. Side of bottom barrel has Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Coin finished ogee backed double Kersten Blitz OU action features automatic safety and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with simple scroll within zigzag borders surrounding game scenes; pointer pointing two flushing fowl on left, and a nye of pheasants in woodlands on right. Suhl blacksmith logo is on trigger plate. Well streaked dark European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over composition checkered buttplate with Suhl logo. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley release. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain over 90% original blue, with some scattered staining, silvered on sharp edges. Action retains most of its coin finish with some light stains and darkening. Top lever and trigger guard retain over 80% of their original blue. Stocks with nearly all their original finish have some scattered marks and light scratches. Bores are excellent with some light striations. Action is tight, a bit gummy. Ejectors are strong and in time. MGM 57. 2,000 - 3,000
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1170 - (C) MERKEL MODEL 203E OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH RELIEF GAME SCENE ENGRAVING AND CASE. Manufacturer: Merkel Model: OU 203E Serial No. 38675 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .726 (U) .724 Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .036 (U) .039 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .046 - Extra Full (U) .025 - Modified Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore (1954) This fine top of the line shotgun has 30” demi-bloc barrels fitted with matted ventilated rib. Makers name and address is on left ejector housing. Bottom barrel is stamped with November 1954 East German nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Coin finished double Kersten OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with near full coverage very nicely cut large open shaded scroll within small scroll and geometric borders. Makers name and address are on bottom. A red gold relief inlaid pigeon is perched on branch on top lever. Lockplates are very finely engraved with game and dogs scenes; a setter contemplates a trio of ducks flushing over a marsh on left lock, with a covey of partridge scattering while one hapless member has been grabbed by a stooping hawk, on right. Steel trigger guard has matching scroll on bow. Well marbled European walnut long round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over black basket weave Pachmayr pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching 3-piece field forend has Deeley release. Gun comes with brown vinyl case lined in light green cloth, with a partial Merkel label in lid. Case contains a pair of plastic snap caps, and specification booklet with information for gun no. “77414” and this gun, giving patterns of 71% upper and 65% lower. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished, with evidence of considerable field use. Barrels retain 70-80% original blue, with fading generally, silvered around muzzles. Action retains most of its original coin finish with evidence of considerable cleaning, and softening of engraving, mostly on bottom. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, checkering cleaned. Action is a bit loose with forend removed, but feels tight with forend installed. Bores appear to be excellent, but dirty. Ejectors are out of time. Case is very fine. MGM137. 6,500 - 12,500
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1171 - (M) 20 GAUGE PERAZZI MX8/20 SCO OVER-UNDER GAME SHOTGUN WITH FINE ROSE AND SCROLL BY CORTINI, AND BULINO GAME SCENES BY GIOVANELLI WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Perazzi Model: OU MX8/20 SCO Serial No. 111316 Barrel Length: 29-1/2” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” cast 1/4 off Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: screw chokes Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore (1998) 29 - 1/2” mono-bloc barrels are fitted with narrow, ventilated rib. Perazzi information is on left ejector bolster. Barrel flats are stamped with 1998 Italian nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4” chambers. Coin finished MX8 over/under action with removal V-spring trigger group has gold plated internals, and features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage bursts of flowers within a field of small scroll as counterpoint to nicely rendered Bulino game scenes; group of chukar partridge flush off a hillside over croplands on left side of action, and a trio of quail flush from long grass on right. Bottom of action portrays a pair of mallards settling into a swamp with cattails in foreground. Engravers signatures “Bottega C. Giovanelli” and “Inc Dan. Cortini” are on right side of trigger group mortise. Blued trigger guard, trigger plate, and top lever have matching floral and scroll. Well veined and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over thin black leather covered pad. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip, and a gold oval engraved “RAJ” is on toe line. Matching slim field forend has Deeley type release. Gun is housed in red ABS Perazzi embossed case lined in dark olive corduroy. Case contains stock removal tool, four Briley choke tubes, and wrench (2 tubes in gun). CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new with evidence of casual field use, with firing halos on breechface. There are only a few very minor marks in all factory finishes. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. A new MX 20 SCO retails for over $30,000.00. MGM169. 10,000 - 15,000
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1172 - (M) SCARCE PERAZZI 20 GAUGE SCO OVER-UNDER GAME SHOTGUN WITH FINE FLORAL AND SCROLL ENGRAVING AND INTERESTING BULINO GAME SCENE WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Perazzi Model: Over/Under Serial No. 10062 Barrel Length: 26 - 5/8” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14” cast off 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .623 (R) .624 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .031 (Full) (R) .016 (Mod) Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. Gauge: 20 26-5/8” Mono-bloc barrels fitted with matted ventilated rib are engraved “Perazzi Spa - MADE IN BRESCIA - ITALY” “12 GA 2 3/4” CHAMBER” (Gauge is an obvious mistake, this IS a twenty gauge) on left side of top barrel, and with importer “Perazzi USA Rome New York) on top right. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with serial number and 1981 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Coin finished, low profile Perazzi trigger plate action is fitted with single non-selective trigger, and is engraved in an attractive mix of near full coverage small scroll surrounding floral splashes. This intricate engraving is counterpoint to Bulino game scenes on sides and bottom, all of which portray game birds that have been shot; left side portrays a trio of chukar partridge in mountainous background. Rear member of the group has head thrown back and feathers flying. Right side depicts doves flying away over open field, rear two members of the flock taken by a “double”. Rear member is falling from sky, next along the way has head thrown back. Two grouse in woodlands on bottom of action have rear member of the pair, also obviously hit. This engraving is very well rendered, but no engravers signature found. Nicely marbled stump/burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered wood butt. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching schnabeled thin field forend has Deeley type release. Gun comes in its original black ABS Perazzi embossed carrying case lined in blue suede. Case contains bags for barrels and action, stock removal tool, and embroidered Perazzi patch, as well as parts list. CONDITION: Excellent, appears little used, with only some minor handling and assembly marks on barrels. Coin finish of action is slightly yellowed, and only a few minor marks in original wood finish. Case is excellent, with some scuffs. Perazzi builds many target guns, field guns are seldom found. Perazzi SCO guns currently retail at over $30,000.00. MGM153. 7,000 - 12,000
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1173 - (C) INTERESTING PURDEY “SEXTUPLET” OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH LATE IMPROVEMENTS BUT STILL EMPLOYING ALL SIX BOLTS WITH CASE AND SOME ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Best O/U Serial No. 25720 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” cast 1/4 off Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .733 (U) .732 Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .028 (U) .027 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .032 (.002 recess) (Full) (U) .034 (.002 recess) (Full) Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz Gauge: 12 Bore (1939) With the increased demand for over/under guns after World War I, Purdey built over/under guns on a design by Edwinson Green. It incorporated six locking surfaces and bolts, and was effective, but rather cumbersome, with its tall action. During the ‘30’s, actioner Harry Lawrence made some design changes borrowing the basic trunnion hinge pin design from Woodward and eliminating one pair of bolts toward the front of the action, and simplifying the bolts on the standing breech. This gun, one of the last built before World War II, is of the later design, but with front bolts retained at the direction of Athol Purdey. 27 Purdey over/unders were built on the Green design between 1923 and 1939. This gun has 30” demi-bloc barrels fitted with narrow matted solid rib, and engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on left side of top barrel. Right side of top barrel and bottom of bottom barrel are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2 3/4” chambers. Barrel makers initials “GW” (George Wood) are on bottom barrel. Low profile over/under sidelock action features automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut Purdey house style small shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, as well as inside forend iron mortise in bottom of action, where it is over “London” and “ENGLAND”. Top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved and are blued. Serial number is on trigger guard tang which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Well marbled and nicely figured dark European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 5/8” over black leather covered pad. Stock features classic point pattern checkering, drop points, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “AES JR” (G & H records indicate gun was ordered by A. E. Staley, Jr. a processor of corn and starch). Matching slim ejector forend has Anson release. Gun is housed in leather motor case with stitched leather corners. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with small black leather gold embossed Purdey label along with charge card for this particular gun, in lid. Case contains Purdey marked oil bottle and snap caps, as well as a pair of ebony handled turnscrews, pull through field cleaning kit, bone striker bottle with two spare strikers, cleaning equipment consisting of a 2-piece rosewood and brass cleaning rod, along with some brushes and mops. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished by Purdey’s. Barrels retain approximately 95% best London re-black over some minor dings, mostly along rib. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount faded original case color. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all renewed oil finish, checkering competently re-cut. Newer leather covered pad added to increase length of pull to 14 - 5/8”. (All per factory invoice.) Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Forend cannot be installed without action being cocked. Top barrel will not fire. Bottom barrel must be cocked manually. Case leather is still light in color, but has numerous scuffs and scrapes. Straps are good, handle is beginning to detach. Interior cloth and labels are fine. Accessories are good. A very rare “best” gun in need of some very minor mechanical TLC which can be corrected by any accomplished gunsmith. MGM 132. 12,500 - 17,500
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1174 - (M) FINE PERAZZI MX2000/8 OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND EXTRA BARREL SET. Manufacturer: Perazzi Model: MX2000 Serial No. 139206 Barrel Length: (Both) 31 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .735 (U) .734 Chamber: 3” Choke: Barrel Set 1- Interchangeable; Barrel Set 2 (O) .035 (U) .022 Gauge: 12 Bore
1175 - (C) REMINGTON MODEL 32 FOUR BARREL SKEET SET WITH ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY REPORTEDLY BY ARNOLD GRIEBEL AND CASE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: OU 32 Serial No. 2478 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/16” Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (ALL) Skeet and Skeet Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. (12 gauge) Gauge: 12, 20, 28, .410 Bore
Proofed in 2007, this fine gun is a two barrel set with both barrels being 31-1/2” long, and made with low profile raised ventilated matted rib. One barrel set with fixed chokes, one with interchangeable chokes and an interchangeable forearm for both barrels. Both barrel sets with steel mid bead and white plastic front beads. Left side of barrel marked “Perazzi Brescia Made in Italy”. Made with gold plated single selective trigger, auto ejectors, and non-auto safety. Lightly figured buttstock with full knob grip is checkered in 2 point pattern through the wrist and terminates in a black rubber butt pad. Blued trigger guard and top lever. Action is engraved in standard MX 2000 pattern with scroll on sides, floral scroll on bottom. Housed in a Perazzi brand hard plastic two barrel set case with compartment for choke tubes, original owners manual, etc. CONDITION: Excellent showing very light range use. The gun remains in superb original condition having been well cared for. Wood and metal retain about 98% original finish with only very minor handling and assembly marks. Bores are brilliant and shiny, mechanics are crisp. Stocks are sound and remain near new with only very minor handling marks. Case is excellent with only minor handling marks as are accouterments. 4,500 - 7,000
This custom 4 gauge set was made by custom finishing a 12 gauge gun, with the addition of three gauge barrel sets (20, 28, and .410) by Simmons Gun Specialists. 12 gauge barrels have Remington marks and are fitted with slightly raised, matted, ventilated rib. Other barrel sets are fitted with Simmons ribs, and are marked with gauge and chamber information. Breech sections of mono-bloc have been drilled/milled, and otherwise lightened to match weight and balance of 12 gauge barrels. Action with blocked safety features single selective trigger. Action is engraved with full coverage well cut large open shaded acanthus scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and birds in nicely detailed backgrounds; retriever and duck beside open marsh on left, and a pointer and flushing pheasant in open woodlands on right, and a quail flying across an opening in woodlands on bottom of action. A letter dated June 19, 1978 from W. M. Jaqua states that this engraving is by the late Arnold Griebel. Further “other than the fact that I know the origin of the gun, I personally have been an admirer of Mr. Griebel’s engraving for many years.” (No signature found) Nicely stump figured American walnut Remington capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13 - 5/8” over black White line pad. Side panels and grip are checkered. Matching full ejector forend has Deeley type release. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Barrels and action retain nearly all of an old re-blue, which appears to be done a considerable amount of time after engraving, as engraving is considerably softened, and has some light marks and scratches under blue. Remington stocks (possibly factory replacement) retain nearly all of their original varnish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Gun is housed in an older black vinyl case with black leather trim lined in green fur. Bottom compartment is semi french fitted for action and all four barrel sets. Case is fine. MGM159. 4,000 - 6,000
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1176 - (M) WEATHERBY ATHENA 12 GAUGE OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Weatherby Model: Athena Serial No. D 007824 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1- 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Chamber: 3” Choke: Screw in tubes Weight: 8 lbs Gauge: 12
Made in Japan, these guns are highly durable and stout. This gun has a wide low profile ventilated top rib with slightly mashed brass front bead. The coin finished action is lightly scroll engraved. There is a nicely gold inlaid crown on top of the top lever. The gun has a gold plated single selective trigger, auto ejectors, and non-auto safety. The full knob pistol grip buttstock is checkered in a point pattern through the wrist with a rosewood cap on the knob. The forend with finger grooves on sides is checkered in a point pattern with lightly engraved Deeley release. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain nearly all of their original blue with only minor handling marks. The stocks are very good with a few minor chips in the finish and minor handling marks. Action is excellent and clean. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. A nice stout shooter! JSL 1,100 - 1,600
1177 - (C) STOUT WESTLEY RICHARDS “OVUNDO” HAND DETACHABLE LOCK, EJECTOR, SINGLE TRIGGER PIGEON OR TRAP GUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: OU Ovundo Serial No. 17976 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 11/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .735 (U) .737 Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .032 (U) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (O) .042 (Extra Full) (U) .049 (Extra Full) Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore Made for Bob Smith, a U. S. agent, and delivered in 1924, this gun was made for either pigeon or trap shooting. With its heavy proof, 32” demi-bloc barrels fitted with narrow matted ventilated rib. Left side of top barrel is engraved “Westley Richards 23 Conduit St. London Gun Makers By Appointment To HM The King “OVUNDO””. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4” chambers. Barrels are not fitted with mid ribs, and there is large scroll engraving on muzzle joining block and ejector bolsters at rear. Case hardened action with ornamental sideplates, is fitted with hand detachable locks with patent use number “3386” on each lock and water table. Locks are engine turned and gold inlaid “R” and “L”, and are housed under hinged floorplate. Action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), double bite top fastener, and single selective trigger with selector button at right. Sideplates have hinged inspection covers to view the workings of the single trigger, with all internals engine turned. Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage very large shaded acanthus scroll. “Westley Richards” is on each sideplate. Top of action is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS” “PATENT ONE TRIGGER”. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued and engraved with matching scroll. Bottom of floorplate is engraved “Westley Richards” “Patent” “OVUNDO”. Small bow trigger guard has serial number on tang which extends to engraved horn grip cap. Very finely streaked and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over brown leather faced Silver type pad. Stock features drop points and closely spaced point pattern checkering with reverse curve line at rear of pattern, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching fairly slim one piece ejector forend has Deeley release. Gun is housed in most likely original oak and leather case with brass corners. Case is lined in green cloth and has large paper Westley Richards label in lid. Gun fits bottom compartment very well. Accessories include a pair of Westley Richards marked snap caps and square oil bottle, as well as some cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of an old re-black. Action and lockplates retain 70-80% original case hardening color, silvered and rubbed through at high features by normal hand wear. Original blue of top lever is silvered on thumbpiece. Floorplate retains over 80% of its original blue. Trigger guard considerably silvered and worn retain about 20% of its original blue. Stocks retain over 90% of an old oil refinish, with a scattering of light marks. Checkering has been cleaned up. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are out of time. Trigger works. Case leather is darkening, considerably bumped and rubbed on edges. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with soiling and rubs, and a large area in lid and compartment bleached from spillage of some cleaning compound (most likely rangoon oil). Accessories are good. MGM172. 5,000 - 8,000 144
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1178 - (M) A DREAM TRIO - FAMARS ABBIATICO AND SALVINELLI 20, 28, AND .410 GAUGE SET WITH CASES ENGRAVED BY FRACASSI. Manufacturer: (ALL) A&S Model: (ALL) Venere Extra Serial No. (A) 31220 (B) 31221 (C) 31222 Barrel Length: (A) 27 - 1/2” (B) 26” (C) 26” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: (A) 1 - 1/2” (B) 1 - 3/8” (C) 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: (A) 2 - 3/8” (B) 2 - 3/8” (C) 2 - 3/16” Length of Pull: (A) 14 - 1/4” (B) 14 - 3/16” (C) 14 - 1/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (L) .620 (R) .622 (B) (BOTH BARRELS) .560 (C) (L) .416 (R) .415 Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (L) .027 (R) .030 (B) (L) .024 (R) .017 (C) (L) .036 (R) .028 Chamber: (ALL) 3” Choke: (A) (L) .020 (R) .022 (B) (L) .002 (R) .000 (C) (L) .006 (R) .005 Weight: (A) 6lbs 6oz (B) 5 lbs 8 oz (C) 5 lbs 5 oz. Gauge: (A) 20 Bore (B) 28 Bore (C) .410 Bore Offered in this lot is an incredible set of 3 guns engraved in world class fashion and would be the epitome of nearly any gun collection! Lot consists of: Gun (A): Proofed in 1975, this finely crafted example certainly represents one of their initial attempts combining the finest gun making with world class embellishment. Beautifully struck 27-1/2” chopper lump barrels are fitted with slightly raised, tapered, concave game rib. Side of left barrel is engraved “ARMI” “FAMARS”. Barrel flats are stamped with “FAMARS”, serial number, 1975 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished, sidelock action is nicely filed and features non-automatic safety (SICURA engraved), and single trigger. Action is fabulously engraved by Firmo Fracassi who is recognized as one of the world’s greatest engravers of all time. Left lock plate shows a large coyote charging after two quail with well executed trees and hills in the background. Right lock shows a fighting cocks type scene with spectacular detail in the birds and trees and mountains in the background. Bottom of action is engraved with large pointer on a flushing quail and is signed “Fracassi, Inc.” at bottom of the scene. The level of detail is superb and all of the engraving is surrounded by well cut scroll and floral pattern. Beaded barrel bolsters are floral and scroll engraved as is top lever. Single beaded long tang trigger guard has scroll matching that on action and serial number on tang. Finely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock terminates over checkered wood butt, and features very well cut flat top borderless 2 point pattern checkering on grip and has initials “JEB” inlaid in gold near toe. Matching semi-beavertail ejector forend 146
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has Anson release, is checkered in two point pattern with engraved steel tip, and gold inlaid “A&S” company monogram at center. Housed in a black leather case with red felt interior which has A&S logo on top. CONDITION: Extremely fine and unfired since proof. This gun was ordered new by our consignor and has not been fired since proofing. The gun has only the very faintest of handling and assembly markings. Checkering is sharp. Mechanics are fine. Case is very good with light storage soiling, and original cloth sleeves from A&S are also included in the case. These early A&S guns are fabulous works of art and this is an opportunity to buy a trio that is truly test fired only engraved by one of the world’s top engravers. Gun (B): 28 gauge. 26” barrels with tapered concave rib with small steel front bead. Top of left barrel tub engraved “Armi Famars”. Barrel flats with serial number, Italian nitro proofs, makers name “Famars”, along with makers names on rear lug of Dante, Mario, Remo, Poli, and Tony. Semi-beavertail forend is checkered in point pattern with diamond at center with gold inlaid makers crest and has an Anson type push button release which is engraved. Forend iron with scroll at center. Made with single non-selective trigger, auto-ejectors, and non-auto safety. Straight grip buttstock is of fabulously figured European walnut which is almost 3-dimensional in color and particularly striking on right side. Butt is checkered in a two point pattern through the wrist with tear drops behind action and terminates with a checkered butt. Original owners initials “JEB” inlaid in gold towards toe. Rolled edge trigger guard with long tang is nicely scroll engraved with serial number at tang. The coin finished action is fabulously engraved by Fracassi with incredible detail and tell the story of a pheasant hunt. The left lock with beautifully executed pointer flushing a pheasant in woods scene surrounded by light scroll. Right lock with two pheasants, one having just been hit, and another on the wing in woods scene. Bottom of action with a very lifelike pointer retrieving the fallen pheasant in well executed woods scene and surrounded by beautiful rose and scroll. Engravers signature is found at the bottom right of this scene. Beaded fences are also engraved in rose and scroll and action is nicely sculpted on bottom. Housed in its original black leather case with red felt interior with makers crest on top of inside with snap caps and original proof card enclosed. CONDITION: Extremely fine and near mint. This gun was ordered by our consignor and has not been fired, other than test firing at the factory. Retains virtually all original finish to both wood and metal with only the most minute of handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Trigger is gummed and will not fire. Case is in very good condition with marks on outside and minor soiling inside. Snap caps and original proof information in case. An incredible work of functional art! Gun (C): .410 gauge. 26” barrels with tapered concave rib with small steel front bead. Top of left barrel tub engraved “Armi Famars”. Barrel flats with serial number, Italian nitro proofs, and makers name “Famars”. Semi-beavertail forend is checkered in point pattern with diamond at center with gold inlaid makers crest and has an Anson type push button release which is engraved. Forend iron with flowers at center. Made with single non-selective trigger, auto-ejectors, and non-auto safety. Straight grip buttstock is of fabulously figured European walnut which is almost 3-dimensional in color. Butt is checkered in a two point pattern through the wrist with tear drops behind action and terminates with a checkered butt. Rolled edge trigger guard with long tang is nicely scroll and floral engraved with serial number at tang. The coin finished action is fabulously engraved by Fracassi with incredible detail. The left lock with beautifully executed pointer flushing a woodcock surrounded by light scroll. Bottom of action with a very lifelike brittany retrieving a fallen grouse in well executed woods scene and surrounded by beautiful rose and scroll. Engravers signature is found at the bottom of this scene. Right lock with three large diving snipe in marsh scene. Beaded fences are also engraved in rose and scroll and action is nicely sculpted on bottom. Housed in its original black leather case with red felt interior with makers crest on top of inside with snap caps and original proof card enclosed. CONDITION: Extremely fine and near mint. This gun was ordered by our consignor and has not been fired, other than test firing at the factory. Retains virtually all original finish to both wood and metal with only the most minute of handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Trigger is gummed and will not fire. Case is in very good condition with marks on outside and minor soiling inside. Snap caps and original proof card enclosed in the case. An incredible work of functional art! 75,000 - 125,000
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1179 - (M) DAINTY FAMARS ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI VENERE EXTRA .410 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: A&S Model: Venere Extra Serial No. 277 Barrel Length: 26 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/16” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Chamber: 3” Weight: 5lbs 7oz Gauge: .410 Proof marks indicate the gun was built in 1980, and it exhibits the superb craftsmanship that Mario Abbiatico and Remo Salvinelli became known for - well built guns with best in the world type embellishments sourcing the best Italian engravers that have existed in the world. This example was made with 26-3/4” chopper lump barrels with makers names Dante, Mario, Gian, Poli, Remo, and Tony on rear lug along with makers name and proof marks on barrel flats. Barrel with plain concave top rib and steel front bead. Top of left barrel engraved “Abbiatico & Salvinelli”. The semi-beavertail forend, with Anson type release and makers crest in center diamond, is checkered in two point diamond pattern. Finely marbled straight grip buttstock, with tear drops behind action, is checkered in two point pattern through wrist with finely checkered butt. The action is superbly engraved and signed by Pedersoli on left side bottom. Left side shows a beautiful covey of quail in wildflower field scene. Left side of hinge is engraved with tiny landing quail. Bottom of action and trigger plate are wonderfully engraved with large quail in flora and surrounded but gorgeous relief engraved and shaded scroll pattern. This relief engraved scroll extends to the top of the frame, bolsters, some of the edges on the locks, and long trigger guard tang, with the bow being engraved with two quail in a scene. Top lever shows an incredible duck scene with incredible detail of a bird landing in the marsh with others in the background. The right lock shows a marsh scene with two ducks landing and two in nest with more birds circling in background.
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The quality of the detail is incredible! The gun is housed in its original Nizzoli light brown leather case with red velvet interior. CONDITION: Extremely fine, test fired only. This gun was ordered new by our consignor and has not been fired since he took possession of it. Retains essentially all original finish to both wood and metal surfaces with only the most minute handling and assembly marks. Mechanics are crisp, bores are brilliant and shiny. The case is in very good condition with minor rub marks and soiling. This gun is functional artwork and will be admired for years to come by a most discerning buyer. 20,000 - 30,000
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1180 - (M) GORGEOUS FAMARS ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI “VENERE EXTRA” .410 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY SABATTI WITH CASE. Manufacturer: A&S Model: Venere Extra Serial No. 394 Barrel Length: 26 - 3/8” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 3” Gauge: .410 This dainty .410 gauge was made with chopper lump barrels and features a narrow tapered top rib with steel front bead. The rear lug features makers names of Dante, Mario, Poli, Remo, and Tony. Flats with serial number and makers stamp of “A&S”. Top of left tube inlaid in gold “Abbiatico & Salvinelli”. The small splinter forend is checkered in diamond point pattern with engraved and gold inlaid external iron, with makers crest in gold at center. Gun made with auto-ejectors, non-selective single trigger, and non-auto safety. The beautifully figured lightly colored straight grained straight grip buttstock is checkered in two point pattern with carved tear drops behind action and terminates in a nicely checkered butt. The action is full coverage engraved with very tightly engraved scroll with fine gold accents. The fine scroll with gold accents continues on to the long tang rolled edge trigger guard and the top of the action as well as the top lever. Bottom of the action has a small banner at center which is gold inlaid “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” in two line banner. The engravers signature “G. Sabatti, Inc.” is found on trigger plate near front of trigger guard bow. The gun is housed in its original Nizzoli brand brown leather case with red velvet interior and included in the case are snap caps and oil bottle. CONDITION: Gun remains in near mint, likely test fired only condition. Our consignor purchased the gun new and has not fired it. Bores are brilliant and shiny, mechanics are crisp. There are only the most minute of handling marks observed throughout. The case is in excellent original condition with only minor scrapes and soiling. Simply stunning; you will easily have the most beautiful gun amongst your friends if you bring this on your next quail hunt! 20,000 - 30,000
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1181 - (M) FINELY CRAFTED AND ENGRAVED ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI “CASTORE” .410 BORE HAMMER SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: A&S Model: Castore Serial No. 269 Barrel Length: 25 - 7/8” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Chamber: 3” Weight: 5lbs 12oz Gauge: .410 Made in 1980, this dainty little .410 gauge shows fine engraving by Morelli. It is a single trigger, self cocking hammer gun made with automatic ejectors. The straight grip buttstock is of nicely figured European walnut and is checkered in a two point pattern through the wrist with tear drops behind locks, terminating in a finely checkered butt. Semi-beavertail forend is checkered in two point pattern with engraved Anson type push button release and gold makers monogram at center. Forend iron is nicely engraved in well executed shaded floral scroll engraving. Chopper lump barrels with serial number, makers name, and names of workmen who built this gun on lug: Dante, Mario, Poli, Gian, Remo, and Tony. The lockplates are finely polished with line border. The action is nicely floral scroll engraved. Bottom of action is engraved in large script letters “A & S”. Triggerplate is line engraved with very beautiful and ornate floral scroll engraving, engravers signature “Morelli” found near trigger guard bow. This pattern continues on to the beaded trigger guard bow and long tang. Top of action shows racy carved ovals that are polished surrounded by near full coverage floral scroll which extends on to top tang and top lever. Hammers are finely filed and engraved. Barrel blue is almost purple in color and does have some minor losses near breach. Housed in its original brown leather case with red velvet interior with proper makers label on interior. CONDITION: Extremely fine. This gun was ordered new by our consignor and appears factory test fired only. It remains in extremely fine condition overall with the exception of some small areas near the breech end of the left barrel that shows some flaking in the blue. The remainder of the gun shows almost no use and retains virtually all of its factory original finishes throughout. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Case is very good with some marks and soiling. Oil bottle shows heavy tarnish. Imagine this gun on a quail hunt! 15,000 - 25,000
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1182 - (M) SUPERB AND CLASSY PEDRETTI ENGRAVED ABBIATTICO & SALVINELLI SELF COCKING “CASTORE” MODEL 28 BORE SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: A&S Model: Castore Serial No. 225 Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: (Both) .560 Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Choke: (L) .036 (R).010 Weight: 5 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 28 Bore Built in 1978, this single trigger, automatic ejector, hammer gun is truly a work of art. The gun has 27-1/2” barrels with narrow slightly raised tapered rib with small brass front bead. The barrels have small gold bands at breech ends and are engraved on top of left tube “Abbiatico and Salvinelli”. Barrel flats with 1978 proof date, makers names on lug, and marked with A&S proof. Original owners name ahead of barrel flats. Beaded action is superbly polished with gold line work throughout. The hammers are fabulously sculpted and engraved in deep relief floral pattern. The engraving extends from the front of the frame and bolsters to the trigger plate which is engraved with a royal mythical face in very deep relief. Bottom of action engraved with gold “Castore” in crown pattern surrounding it. The trigger guard tang is beaded on right side and relief engraved with scroll and mythical face. The long tang trigger guard shows the same fantastically executed deep relief scroll pattern. The top lever shows incredible piercing of a mythical bird with super relief engraving that extends to the tang and top safety. Ahead of safety is a gold inlaid “S”. All metal action parts are extremely finely polished. Engravers signature “G. Pedretti, Inc.” found in front of trigger guard bow. Straight grip buttstock with tear drops behind locks is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist and terminates with a finely checkered butt. Semibeavertail forend is checkered in three point pattern with gold makers
crest at center and has an Anson type push button release. Forend tip follows frame with gold line work and carving near tip. Gun is housed in a light brown A&S labeled case with red velvet interior. Within the case is the original order card with the gun from A&S describing it as found today. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near mint throughout, showing only the most minute handling and assembly wear. Appears unfired since proof. Case is in very good condition with a couple of minor water stains on outside and straps showing some wear. This is a really classy gun with incredible chiseled engraving by one of the world’s best and would be a hoot to use in the field! 15,000 - 25,000
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1183 - (M) SUPER FAMARS ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI “CASTORE” MODEL 20 BORE SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY FRACASSI WITH CASE. Manufacturer: A&S Model: Castore Serial No. 29900 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 14” Internal Bore Diameter: (Both) .626 Barrel Wall Thickness: (Both) .038 Chamber: 3” Choke: (Both) .003 Weight: 7lbs 1oz Gauge: 20 Built in 1974, this gun was made just before Mario Abbiatico and Remo Salvinelli changed their numbering system and set out to build some of the world’s best guns. This finely crafted example certainly represents one of their initial attempts to combine the finest gun making with exceptional embellishment. Beautifully struck 26” chopper lump barrels are fitted with slightly raised, concave game rib. Side of left barrel is engraved “Armi Famars”. Chopper lump barrels with makers names on lug, proof marks on flats along with makers stampings. Action edge is beautifully filed throughout and shows very good polish on unengraved locks and bottom of frame. Bottom of frame engraved “Famars” in well executed banner. Trigger plate shows very deep engraving of mythical face with scroll chiseling. Trigger guard bow with filed edges and original owners initials “JEB” engraved at center, with beaded border running down long tang. Top of action shows incredible carving of scroll and mythical faces on each barrel bolster along with superb carving on top tang. Both hammers are well sculptured with serpent faces at fronts, and sculptured scrolls on tops. Top lever shows beautiful sculpture work with piercing at thumb point of a mythical figure. Engravers signature, “Fracassi, Inc”, found at front of trigger guard bow. Straight grip buttstock is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist and is made of finely figured European walnut and terminates with a finely checkered butt. Tear drops carved behind action and initials “JEB” in gold on top of comb. Semi-beavertail forend is checkered in point pattern with diamond in center and metal parts show beaded edges throughout with Anson type pushbutton release. Barrel blue is high polish and nearly purple in color. Housed in its original Nizoli leather case with purple velvet interior. Case has makers label and extra springs inside. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near mint. Gun appears test fired only and was purchased new by our consignor and has not been fired by him since new. Wood and metal show only minute handling and assembly marks with wood finish just beginning to raise a touch on butt. Right hammer will not stay cocked, likely gummed up from oil, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Case is very good with a few scuffs. This is really a classy and beautiful gun for a discerning buyer and the quality and depth of the engraving is superb! 15,000 - 25,000
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1184 - (M) INCREDIBLE FAMARS ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI VENERE EXTRA LUSSO 28 BORE SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY KEN HUNT IN INCREDIBLE RELIEF PATTERN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: A&S Model: Venere Extra Serial No. 31737 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (Both) .560 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .027 (R) .030 Chamber: 3” Choke: (Both) .018 Weight: 5lbs 14oz Gauge: 28 Bore Made in 1975, this gun was made just before Mario Abbiatico and Remo Salvinelli changed their numbering system and set out to build some of the world’s best guns. This finely crafted example certainly represents one of their initial attempts combining the finest gun making with exceptional embellishment. Beautifully struck 26” chopper lump barrels are fitted with slightly raised, concave game rib with small brass front bead. Side of left barrel is engraved “Armi Famars” in script. Breech ends of barrels with line engraving. Barrel flats are stamped with “FAMARS”, serial number, Italian nitro proof date codes are absent. Rear lump is stamped with first names of craftsmen involved in the making of this fine gun: Remo (Salvinelli), Primo, and Tony. Semi-beavertail forend with Anson push button release which is deeply relief engraved and is checkered in two point pattern with A&S monogram in the middle. Coin finished sidelock action is nicely filed and features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Straight grip buttstock, with tear drops, behind action is checkered in two point pattern bordered checkering and has a 14-1/4” length of pull over a finely checkered butt. European walnut stocks are of fancy figure with gold inlaid initial monogram of “JEB” on top of comb. Action is incredibly engraved with near full coverage very deep cut shaded acanthus in background which is surrounding vignette of Diana, spear at her lap, after harvesting a mature bull elk with her hunting dog by her side on the left lock, and signed “K.C. Hunt” near bottom. Left barrel bolster is beautifully carved with mythical winged water dragon blowing fire. Bottom of action with deeply carved full polished nude of Amphitrite, Goddess of the Ocean, with perfectly executed gentle waves in the background and her hair flowing in the wind along with gorgeous deeply cut shell carving towards bottom. Right side of action, also signed “K.C. Hunt” is engraved in mythical sea pattern with young child on chariot near front and perhaps Leucothea, the sea goddess known for aiding sailors in distress at center surrounded by deeply cut waves and mountains in background. Right bolster mirrors left with winged water dragon blowing fire. Top of action is beautifully beaded and acanthus leaf relief engraved and this pattern flows through the top lever and top tang. Safety button is beautifully carved with a girl’s face and inlaid gold “SAFE.” Third engraver’s signature found near trigger on right side “K.C. Hunt ‘75 England”. Housed in its original light brown leather and red felt interior case with original A&S sleeves. Case with oil bottle and snap caps. CONDITION: Extremely fine as test fired only. Our consignor purchased this gun new in 1975 and has never fired it and it remains in near mint original condition. There is a small repair on right side of forearm near knuckle and a minor loss on left side. Buttstock with a couple of light impressions near butt on left side, otherwise minty with only very minor handling and assembly marks. Mechanics are in need of minor attention as they have gummed up for not being used in more than 40 years. Case is excellent with minor wear. This gun is an incredible rarity having been engraved by Ken Hunt and signed by him 3 times! 20,000 - 30,000
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1185 - (M) DAINTY FAMARS ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI “CASTORE” MODEL .410 GAUGE HAMMER SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: A&S Model: Nastore Serial No. 564 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 3” Weight: 4lbs 14oz Gauge: .410 Bore Proofed in 1982, this dainty little gun has 26” barrels with a concave tapered top rib and is engraved in script “Abbiatico and Salvinelli” on top of left tube. Barrel flats with serial number, Italian nitro proof stamp, and makers name along with rear lug with is marked with makers names of Dante, Mario, Poli, Remo, and Tony. Made with single non-selective trigger, auto-ejectors, and non-auto safety. The slim splinter forend is checkered in point patter with diamond at center and has an Anson type pushbutton release. The straight grip buttstock, of nicely figured straight grained European walnut, is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist with tear drops carved behind locks. It also has original owners initials near toe of “JEB” and terminates with a nicely checkered butt. The coin finished action is lightly scroll engraved on locks and on bottom; left lock is engraved “Abbiatico and Salvinelli.” The fences are beautifully sculpted and engraved with relief scroll engraving. Top lever and top tang with light scroll and border engraving as do hammers. Housed in its original light brown leather red felt interior case. CONDITION: Extremely fine. This gun was ordered new by our consignor and has not been fired since he took possession of it. Retains nearly all original coin finish to action with the exception of a small area of discoloration on top tang and on left side of top lever. Ejectors are live. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Barrels retain nearly all of their original blue finish. Stocks are near mint with only minor handling marks. Case is excellent with a few rubs and minor wear to interior. A very pretty and cute little gun! 15,000 - 20,000
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1186 - (M) NEAR NEW ANTONIO ZOLI SXS HAMMER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Antonio Zoli Model: SxS Hammer Shotgun Serial No. 131584 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .728 (R) .728 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .036 - Full (R) .024 Mod Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
1187 - (C) ARMY & NAVY W.C. SCOTT, LONDON CSL SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GAME GUN (1910). Manufacturer: Army & Navy Model: SXS Sidelock Serial No. 58389 Barrel Length: 30 “ FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 15 - 1/4” Neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .729 (R) .726 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .032 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .011 - IC (R) .001 - Cyl Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
28” Mono-bloc barrels fitted with matted game rib are marked “Antonio Zoli & C” on left. Barrel flats are stamped with 1977 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished action is fitted with back spring sidelocks having round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with geometric borders with some scroll on top of action. Fine pin nipples, screws, and double triggers are gold-plated. Lightly figured, but relatively plain, European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over composition Zoli buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend has Anson type release. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, possibly unfired since proof, with only some handling and assembly marks on all surfaces. Most notably some light dings and a fairly heavy dent along toe line, and on lower left side of butt. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. MGM 61. 1,200 - 2,000
This Army & Navy Shotgun was manufactured by the famed W.C. Scott of London. The Army & Navy stores did not make any firearms, but did procure various arms from various makers, marked with their address and unique serial number for sale to members of the British Armed Services. This utility quality gun has 30” dovetailed steel barrels with narrow, slightly swamped game rib engraved “Army & Navy C S Ld London”. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened top lever action with back spring sidelocks features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with line borders; Lockplates with “A & N. C. S. Ld”. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4” over 5/8” thick hard rubber buttplate which appears to be original. Flat topped point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend with shaped metal tip has sugar tong spring release. CONDITION: Very fine, mostly original, barrels retaining approximately 80% original blue, with numerous marks and light scratches. Importers name and address (Buckhorn Trading Post) is on left barrel. Action and locks retain about half of their original case hardening color. Stocks have most of what appears to be original oil finish with some added oil as maintenance. Checkering is slightly worn and rather dirty. Bores are very fine with some light striations, and some frosting. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. A solid gun with good dimensions. MGM 51 2,000 - 2,500
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1188 - (C) NICELY REFURBISHED ARMY & NAVY 12 BORE SIDELOCK GAME GUN. Manufacturer: Army & Navy Model: SxS Sidelock Serial No. 45629 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 3” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .728 (R) .727 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .024 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) .036 (R) .004 Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
1189 - (C) SUPERB CONDITION STEEL BARRELED 8 GAUGE ARMY NAVY COOPERATIVE SOCIETY SIDE BY SIDE DOUBLE HAMMER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Army Navy Store Model: SxS Serial No. 61848 Barrel Length: 36 - 1/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .042 (R) .041 Chamber: 3 - 1/2” Choke: (L) Full (R) Full Weight: 12 lbs 11 oz. Gauge: 8 Bore
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This mid-level sidelock game gun was built with double triggers, auto ejectors, and automatic safety. The splinter forend is checkered in three point pattern with Anson type push button release. The relatively plain straight grip buttstock is checkered in a two point pattern through the wrist with unengraved nickel oval near the toe and terminates with a modern Silvers type pad. The richly case colored action is lightly scroll engraved as is the blued top lever and long trigger guard tang. Barrel flats with provisional proof marks. CONDITION: Extremely fine as refurbished, retaining about all custom finishes to both wood and metal. Case colors are very bold and vibrant. Stocks retain about all of their custom finishes with a few light handling marks, buttstock is contemporary. The gun has been made to near new again. Mechanics are fine, though there is a hint of looseness in the hinge when assembled. Bores with minor orange peel. 750 - 1,250
(1915) This very fine condition big bore shotgun has 36 - 1/8” dovetailed steel barrels engraved “Army & Navy C. S. Ld. London.” on concave game rib with dolls head extension. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 8 gauge and 2 oz of shot. W. & C Scott number “67498” is on loop. Case hardened large Jones under lever round bodied action is fitted with peninsula back spring locks having round bodied serpentine rebounding hammers. Action and locks are engraved with sprays of scroll within line borders. “A & N. C S Ld” is in scroll terminated riband on each lockplate. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Well streaked and lightly figured dense European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 5/8” over Silver pad. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with shaped steel tip attaches to barrels with sliding side bolt through oval escutcheons. CONDITION: Excellent, original, as found. Barrels retain approximately 90% original blue with some thinning on sides, silvering on sharp edges, and some scattered marks. Action retains approximately 90% original case hardening color, thinning on top tang, a bit around bottom, on opening lever, and trigger guard tang. Color is also thinning on tails of lockplates. Stocks retain over 90% original finish with some scattered staining and quite a few marks, both light and heavy. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Locks are excellent. This is truly a superb steel barreled big bore with excellent dimensions. MGM195 3,500 - 7,000
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1190 - (M) ENGRAVED AYA MODEL 56 SIDE BY SIDE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Aya Model: SXS 56 Serial No. 305023 Barrel Length: 26 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14” from rear position SST Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .619 (R) .618 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .046 - Full (R) .025 Mod Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. Gauge: 20
1191 - (C) SCARCE 12 BORE BAKER PARAGON GRADE DELUXE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Baker Model: Paragon Serial No. 793 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .734 (R) .732 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .032 (Both barrels) Weight: 7lbs 13oz Gauge: 12 Gauge
Made in Spain, the Model 56 is a higher graded sporting gun that represents an extraordinary value in today’s gun market. It is without doubt a high grade gun that is well made and finished. This gun has near full coverage floral and scroll engraved on the lockplates and action which is all coin finished. The action is also fitted with side clips. The 26-1/2” barrels have a narrow game rib with makers name on tops and a steel front bead. The straight grip buttstock is checkered in a two point pattern through the wrist with tear drops carved behind action and terminates in a very pretty checkered butt. The gun has a single selective trigger, auto ejectors, and auto safety. In front of the safety there is a gold inlaid “S” and the top lever is high polish blued and nicely engraved. Tops of fences are beaded. The semi-beaver tail forend is checkered in a point pattern with Deeley release that is nicely scroll engraved. CONDITION: Excellent and very lightly field used. The gun retains nearly all original finish to both wood and metal. Barrels with more than 95% original blue. The stocks are mostly sound and retain nearly all of their original finish with only minor handling marks and a couple of light impressions. There is a tiny grain separation on the bottom right stock finger and a tiny splinter behind the top tang. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. A nice high grade gun that is a great value in today’s market! JSL 3,000 - 5,000
Made with Krupp Fluid steel barrels which have a concave matted rib and steel front bead. Breech end of rib inscribed “Krupp Fluid Steel / Baker Gun & Mfg. Co.”. Gun has double triggers, extractors, and non-auto safety. All numbers matching. The buttstock is a capped pistol grip with multi-point checkering through the wrist and wave pattern at grip, terminating with Baker Gun Co. monogrammed buttplate. Forend is finely checkered with diamond at center and two level horn tip. Action is nicely engraved in typical Paragon grade pattern with two setters on point on left lock with light scroll and quail towards front. Bottom of action is nicely scroll engraved. Right lock is engraved with two pointers in scene and quail at front of lock surrounded by light scroll work. CONDITION: Very good and partially restored. Barrels retain about 95% of what appears to be their original blued finish. The receiver has been mostly cleaned to almost bright with about 25% original color remaining. Trigger guard appears to have been reblued long ago and retains most of that finish. Buttstock with repairs behind top tang on both sides which extends from locks to back of top tang and butt retains most of a restored finish, with the probability that one of today’s wood craftsman can make the break invisible with some effort. Forend with restored finish. These Paragon guns don’t come around everyday! Scarce gun. 1,250 - 1,750
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1192 - (C) TRULY EXCEPTIONAL AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE BOSS & CO. BEST 28 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Boss & Co. Model: Best Serial No. 9365 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 9/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: .550 (both barrels) Barrel Wall Thickness: .030 (both barrels) Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .013 (R) .012 Weight: 5lbs 6oz. Gauge: 28 Gauge
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For the connoisseur of fine doubles, the Boss 28 gauge is amongst the most coveted and desirable of all the brand name sporting shotguns. This exceptional example was delivered to Abercrombie and Fitch in March of 1968 and sold in September of 1968 to a man by the name of Vince Akers of Baltimore, MD, according to Griffin and Howe research records (A full Griffin and Howe research letter was not available at the time of cataloging). The gun appears to be in near mint original condition throughout. Made with straight hand stock with unengraved gold shield, the grain shows fabulous fiddleback and marble cake swirl towards butt, well shaped drop points behind lockplates, and terminates with a checkered butt. Petite, case hardened, nicely filed, sidelock action features automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss’s celebrated non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut, small scroll, and rose bouquets in classic Boss fashion. Lockplates are engraved “Boss & Co”. Trigger plate is engraved “Boss Patent No 22894”. Blued top lever and small bow single beaded trigger guard are engraved with matching scroll. Serial number is engraved at grip in scroll with shaded background. Original matching splinter forend, with Deeley release, is checkered in a 3-point pattern and engraving matches perfectly. Barrels with narrow file cut top rib and are marked with “Boss & Co. / 13/14. Cork Street. London W.I.” Bottom rib under forend engraved “Made in England”. Barrel flats show proper provisional proof marks with 2-3/4” chamber markings and bore diameter of .550 on each flat, proofed for 3 tons. Barrels are chopper lump barrels and are 26” long and still display original strike marks at breach ends! Housed in what appears to be its original brown leather, maroon felt lined toe-under case from Boss and Co. with proper makers label. CONDITION: Extremely fine, likely test fired only, and retaining 97-99% original finish throughout. Stocks are superb and retain nearly all of their original finish with beautiful open pores and checkering slightly darkened. Action retains more than 98% bold original case colors, just barely beginning to thin on bottom at carry point and high edges, but basically bold and vivid throughout. Barrels retain virtually all of their original blue with brilliant shiny bores. The case is in excellent original condition with a few minor handling marks and minute soiling to the felt interior. The gun has seen very little use and remains in an incredible state of preservation. These guns are highly coveted by collectors and investors alike and it will likely be many many years before another of this quality comes along for sale. 90,000 - 130,000
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1193 - (M) BSA CLASSIC 20 BORE SXS SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: BSA Model: SxS Serial No. 60-03-0091 04 Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Choke: CHOKE TUBES Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore
1194 - (C) CHARLIN “AUTOMATIQUE” HIGH QUALITY SLIDING BREECH 12 BORE SXS SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Charlin Model: SxS Serial No. 45534 Barrel Length: 26 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 11/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .724 (R) .724 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .024 (R) .022 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .035 - Full (R) .029 IMod Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
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27-1/2” barrels, fitted with choke tubes, have matted game rib. Tops of barrels are marked with importer (BSA Houston MO), grade, gauge, and “MADE IN SPAIN”. Case hardened boxlock action with gold plated single selective trigger, has rolled on engraving. BSA stacked rifle logo is on trigger guard bow. Plain walnut stock buttstock measures 14-1/2” over solid black pad. Fleur-de-Lis lasered checkering is at grip and on side panels. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use, with nearly all metal finish, but a considerable number of scratches in wood finish, most noticeably on left side of butt. Mechanically fine. MGM 96. 800 - 1,200
Similar in action to the much more common Darne; guns by Charlin always seem a bit smoother, and always are a bit “special”, even if of lower grade. This lower grade example has 26-3/4” dovetailed barrels fitted with deeply swamped narrow matted game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with French nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers along with “CHARLIN AUTOMATIQUE” and “L. C - 1”. Case hardened sliding breech action has blued double eared toggle for opening deeply stamped “CHARLIN”. A toggling safety is on left side. While most metal work is severely plain, fences are relief carved with clusters of dragon flies (?). Trigger guard is also blued and barrel removal button on bottom is checkered. Lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over thin black rifle pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Forend is solidly screwed to action. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a re-black over numerous light scratches. Action retains most of its original case hardening color. Operating lever and trigger guard retain approximately 70% of their original blue. Stocks have most of an old oil refinish, checkering lightly worn. A 2” x 1-1/2” piece has been replaced at toe. Bores are fine, considerably frosted. Action is smooth and tight. MGM177. 1,500 - 2,000
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1195 - (C) CHURCHILL PREMIERE XXV PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN MADE FOR L. SIMPSON WITH UNUSUAL “REPEATING TRIGGER” AND CASE. Manufacturer: Churchill Model: SXS Premier XXV Serial No. 4805 Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” cast about 1/2” off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .728 (R) .728 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .032 (R) .031 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .036 (Extra Full) (R) .016 (Modified) Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore The top of the Churchill line, this finely finished gun has 25” chopper lump barrels with matted Churchill game rib which is gold inlaid “XXV” toward rear. “E. J. Churchill (Gunmakers). ltd.” is in gold on top of right barrel, and top of left is engraved with their address. There are 1 - 1/4” triangles of nicely cut scroll at breech ends. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2 -3/4” chambers. Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and Churchill’s quite scarce “repeating trigger” with toggle selector in split between trigger guard bow and tang. With selector in left position triggers act as normal double type, with selector to the right the rear trigger acts as a single trigger, while in this position, triggers also function as double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very nicely cut scroll within scroll borders. “E. J. Churchill” is in scroll terminated riband on each lockplate, and bottom of action is gold inlaid “The” “PREMIERE” “Quality”. Blued top lever and double beaded trigger guard are engraved with matching scroll, and serial number is on trigger guard tang. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over black pad. Stock features classic drop points, closely spaced point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Gun is housed in good quality newer leather VC case with stitched leather corners, and canvas outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has Churchill label in lid. Case contains cleaning equipment and a pair of Churchill marked snap caps. CONDITION: Fine as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a professionally done re-black, engraving remains sharp and clear. Action and lockplates retain 40-50% original case hardening color, the balance pewter gray. Trigger guard retains about 20% original blue, mostly where protected on bow. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish, sharp edges a bit rounded, checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Trigger seems to work well. Case is excellent. MGM218. 5,000 - 7,000
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1196 - (M) GORGEOUS CHURCHILL HERCULES XXV 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Churchill Model: Hercules Model Serial No. 23885 Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .619 (R) .620 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .036 (R) .034 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Imp Mod (R) Mod Weight: 5 lbs 5 oz. Gauge: 20
1197 - (C) COGSWELL & HARRISON “AVANT TOU” SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Cogswell & Harrison Model: Sidelock SxS Serial No. 43417 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/16” Length of Pull: 15 - 1/2” cast about 5/8 off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .729 (R) .731 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .033 (R) .032 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .015 - Modified (R). 006 - Improved Cylinder Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore 162
Fluid steel barrels with thin high matted top rib with brass front bead and gold inlaid “XXV” near breach. Small wedge of scroll engraving near breach in front of barrel address. Case colored double triggers, automatic ejectors and automatic safety. Double rolled edge trigger guard and scalloped action receiver. Buttstock with teardrops behind panel is checkered in two point pattern over checkered butt. Splinter forearm is checkered in three point pattern with Anson push button release and engraved escutcheon. Receiver is near full coverage scroll engraved and marked in banner “Churchill” on sides. Beaded fences, blued top lever, and gold inlaid “SAFE” on top tang. Housed in a toe-under green canvas case with green felt interior. All visible serial numbers match. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retains nearly all original finish to both wood and metal. There are a few very minor handling marks in butt. Brilliant shiny bores. Mechanics are crisp. Case is very good with scrapes and minor wear accessories are all very fine. 4,500 - 6,500
30” Shoe lump barrels are engraved with makers name and address along with “THE AVANT TOUT” on narrow game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs along with 1984 London re-proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Arcus steel trademarks, and are fitted with spring housing for “Avant Tout” ejector system. Case hardened sideplated boxlock action features automatic safety, hidden crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage nicely cut rose and scroll. Makers name is at the bottom of each sideplate. Top lever, floorplate, trigger plate, and trigger guard with matching scroll and rose, are blued. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Relatively plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/2” over checkered wood butt on 1-1/4” lengthening piece. Stock features classic drop points, point pattern checkering on semi-diamond hand, and gold oval engraved “G”. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Gun is number “2” of a pair, with the number “2” engraved on rear portion of rib, and forend iron. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a “best” re-black most likely done at time of re-proof. Action retains traces of original case hardening color where protected, and is mostly a pleasant silver to gray. Renewed blue is on other parts, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish with very light marks and scratches, with oil added as maintenance, and with installation of lengthening piece. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Gun is accompanied by green canvas leather trimmed vintage case lined in tan cloth with new red leather C&H label. Case contains a pair of Churchill marked snap caps, and some cleaning equipment. 1,500 - 2,500
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1198 - (M) C S M C MODEL 21 WINCHESTER GRADE 6 TWO BARREL SET (28 AND .410) WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Model: SXS 21 Serial No. W38225 Barrel Length: (A) 28” (B) 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Chamber: (A) 2 - 3/4” (B) 3” Choke: Mod and Improved Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: (A) 28 (B) .410 Both barrel sets are 28” long and are fitted with raised, ventilated ribs. 3” triangles of scroll engraving are at breech ends. Engine turned barrel flats are stamped with serial numbers, bore and chamber information. Flats of .410 barrels have lightening cuts. Both barrel sets are marked for “Improved Cylinder” and “Modified”. Flat side, small frame, blued Model 21 action with water table milled away for lightening, features automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical Winchester 21-6 style with near full coverage varying sized scroll within scroll and geometric borders surrounding vignettes of dogs and game; a setter on left side of action, a pointer on right, a pair of pheasant on trigger plate, and a portrait of a spaniel on trigger guard bow. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Each barrel set has its own dedicated beavertail ejector forend denoted by the numbers “1” or “2” stamped on front of iron, as well as on wood, and on loops. Forends with inset ebony tips match well, and have typical Model 21 J-spring and knurled secondary release. Gun is housed in a brown leather case with leather corners lined in burgundy cloth. Case contains bags for action and barrels and a key. CONDITION: Excellent, appears almost unfired since proof, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks on all wood and metal surfaces, most notably four or five 1/8” fairly deep digs on right side of butt. Bores are excellent, mechanically excellent. There are some minor marks on leather of case, interior has compressions. MGM 91. 15,000 - 25,000
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1199 - (M) C S M C MODEL 21 SIDE BY SIDE “GRAND AMERICAN” .410 AND .28 GAUGE TWO BARREL SET SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Model: SXS Model 21 Serial No. W38542 Barrel Length: (A)(B) 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: (A) 28 gauge: 2 - 3/4” (B) .410 3” Weight: (A) 28 ga: 7 lbs 6 oz. Gauge: (A) 28 Bore (B) .410 Bore Two barrel sets, one .28 and the other .410, are both fitted with raised, ventilated ribs marked “GRAND AMERICAN DOUBLES CHAMPION 1986”. There are 3 - 1/2” triangles of scroll at breech ends, and tops of left barrels are marked “MODEL 21” and with CSM trademark as well as chamber and gauge information. Engine turned barrel flats are stamped with matching serial numbers, as well as gauge and chamber information. Both sets are choked IC and Mod. Blued flat side action has water table milled to lighten, and this area is marked with manufacturer, as well as gauges. Action features non-automatic safety, and gold plated selective single trigger. Action is engraved in “Grand American” style with near full coverage varying sized scroll as counterpoint to oval game scenes with birds rendered in flush gold inlay; flushing quail is on left side, and a flying grouse is on right. A pair of pheasant are on trigger plate, and a flying dove is on trigger guard bow. Fences are semi relief engraved with oak leaves and acorns. Striking XXXX crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock features “B” carving with fleur-de-lis, ribbons, and flourishes, and this treatment extends to central wood of butt. Grip cap is gold inlaid “GRAND AMERICAN” and a gold oval on toe line is engraved “TAG”. Matching long beavertail ejector forend with inset ebony tip and engine turned internals services both barrel sets. Gun is housed in good quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners which has reddish canvas leather trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has CSMC label in lid. Bottom section is partitioned for action and two barrel sets, and contains snap caps for both gauges, oil bottle, and cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a few very light handling and assembly marks in all original factory finishes. Most notably three or four scratches on left side of butt, and a rub in checkering on left side of forend. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, with a few rubs through in interior cloth. MGM165. 12,500 - 17,500
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1200 - (M) CSMC MODEL 21 GRADE 6 20 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: CSMC Model: Model 21 Serial No. W38262 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/16” Drop at Heel: 1 - 11/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore 30” barrels fitted with slightly raised ventilated rib have 3 - 1/2” triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Engine turned barrel flats are stamped with serial number, gauge, and chamber information. Barrels are marked for Mod and Full. Blued flat side action with non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger is engraved in grade “6” style. It has near full coverage varying sized scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs and game; pointing setter on left, pointing pointer on right, cock and hen pheasant on trigger plate. Portrait of a retriever is on trigger guard bow. Nicely crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 3/8” over thin black leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching braced beavertail ejector forend has inlet ebony tip, engine turned internals, and typical J-spring and knurled button release. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to as new, with only a few very faint marks in all factory wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically excellent. MGM188. 8,000 - 12,000
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1201 - (M) EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL CONDITION DARNE R15 SLIDE BREECH DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Darne Model: SXS Serial No. 3Z456 Barrel Length: 25 - 5/8” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2- 7/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” Neutral cast
1202 - (C) DARNE GRADE R12 16 BORE SLIDE BREECH SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Darne Model: Slide Breech Serial No. 4L607 Barrel Length: 27 - 5/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (Both) .671 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) .025 (R) .000 Weight: 5lbs 12oz Gauge: 20 Bore
Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .728 (R) .728 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .024 - Mod (R) .002 Improved Cylinder Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
Sliding breech side by side. Mono-bloc barrels with blued finish. Straight grain walnut stock checkered in two point pattern through the wrist, with round ball grip and diamond pattern towards forend. Swamped barrel rib is fitted with a single steel bead sight and matted rib. Barrels with vine engraving at the chamber covering the mono-bloc seam, and the St. Etienne proofs on the underside of the barrel group along with a set of two Darne punch stamps indicating the grade. The frame is lightly engraved with wave border pattern and the breechblock with light scroll and floral engraving. Fitted with sling swivels and a checkered black plastic replacement buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain about 85% restored blue finish, showing scattered light spotting and minor edge wear and handling marks overall. The frame and breechblock show a gray color, with some minor staining noted. The stock is good, with the replacement buttplate a bit oversized and some hunting bumps and scratches but nothing major. Bores are good. Mechanics are fine. 800 - 1,200
1203 - (C) EDGAR HARRISON SXS 12 BORE HAMMER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: E. Harrison Model: SxS Hammer Shotgun Serial No. 14990 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” Neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .739 (R) .736 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .024 (R) .024 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .021 - Mod (R) .003 - IC Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore 166
25 - 5/8” Mono-bloc barrels with deeply swamped rib have some scroll engraving on breech ends. Barrel flats and bottoms of barrels are stamped with grade markings and triple proofs. French gray sliding breech action with obturator discs has pivoting safety on left side, and is engraved with simple rose and scroll. Two piece stocks are of fiddle figured European walnut and measure 14-3/4” over hard rubber Darne marked buttplate. Point pattern flat top checkering is at grip and forend. Forend has inset horn tip. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new with only minor handling marks in wood, some scratches on horn forend tip. Action is still quite stiff. Bores are excellent, but dirty. These well made guns of unique design, have a considerable following. MGM 49. 3,000 - 5,500
Before becoming involved with Cogswell, Edgar Harrison made a number of guns at 226 Strand London. This example has 30” boldly patterned Damascus barrels engraved with makers name and address on slightly swamped game rib with dolls head extension. Barrel flats and bottoms of barrels are stamped with London black powder proofs, “NOT FOR BALL”, and with Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Case hardened top lever action is fitted with front spring locks with round bodied serpentine rebounding hammers. Action and locks are engraved with 70% coverage scroll engraving. “E. Harrison & Co” is on each lockplate. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over checkered horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a silver oval on toe line is engraved “JA”. Matching splinter forend with inlet horn tip has spring tension release. CONDITION: Good, as mostly refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a well done re-brown, with fine definition to Damascus pattern. Action and locks have traces of original case hardening color where protected. Stocks have nearly all of an oil refinish, with numerous light scratches under finish, checkering roughly re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Locks are excellent. This gun was sold in 2016 at Holt’s. MGM 62. 1,500 - 2,500
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1204 - (M) SUBLIME ROUND BODIED, SIDELOCK EJECTOR, DOUBLE TRIGGER DESENZANI GAME GUN WITH INTRICATELY DETAILED WESTERN HUNTING SCENES BY GALEAZZI WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Desenzani Model: SxS Serial No. 82 Barrel Length: 26 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4” Drop at Heel: 1 - 15/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .727 (R) .726 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .038 - Full (R) .015 - Mod Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore People “in the know” sit up and take notice when a gun by Enrico Desenzani is mentioned. He made approximately ten bespoke guns per year, all of the highest quality. Like Ivo Fabbri, a good portion of his production was for OU pigeon and other target guns. His game guns are truly sublime. This wonderful light 12 bore game gun has 26-3/4” chopper lump barrels fitted with slightly swamped game rib. “Desenzani & C. Brescia” is engraved on top of left barrel. There are very fine gold lines at breech ends of barrels. Barrel flats are stamped with 1984 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, along with serial number, “DE” logos, and importers name and address (BSA NY Millbrook). Coin finished round bodied sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SIGURA engraved), bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 70% coverage exceptionally well cut small scroll with floral highlights. Rounded lockplates are not engraved with scroll and scenes extend to the edges. Lockplates and bottom of action portray intricately detailed and wonderfully shaded Bulino 19th century western hunting scenes, after Frederic Remington. Left lock has a famous action packed scene of three mounted hunters lassoing and subduing a grizzly bear. One has roped the bear by the back leg, another has charged in and is about to encircle the bear with his lasso. Another rider in distance, hat blowing off in the wind, is turning his mount in preparation to further ensnare the beast. Two other riders, in the distance, are watching the proceedings. This action takes place in an open meadow with dramatic clouded sky in background. Right lockplate portrays triumphant mounted hunter, rifle being held high, approaching another hunter on foot, doffing his hat, with fallen elk in foreground. A string of pack horses is in the background. This scene takes place in open western highlands with mountain peaks in background. Bottom of action is engraved with scene of mounted mountain man riding along stream bed with mesa in background. Both lockplate scenes are signed “Galeazzi” (the very highly regarded late Angelo, who specialized in fine Bulino scenes). This particular work could be considered a masterpiece. Scroll continues onto single beaded trigger guard bow and tang, which has serial number in gold. Buttstock of wonderfully marbled, somewhat burl figured flesh toned European walnut measures 14-1/8” over fully skip line checkered wood butt. Well cut point pattern checkering is on semi-diamond hand. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has gold Desenzani crest inlet on central uncheckered diamond. Gun is housed in brown leather case by Nizzoli. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has white leather Desenzani label stitched into lid. Bottom compartment is semi-French fitted for barrels and action, and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of only very light field use with only a scattering of light marks on butt. Coin finish is excellent with only a hint of darkening on sides and fences. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with only a very few light marks in exterior. Interior is excellent. MGM 15. 15,000 - 20,000
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1205 - (C) NICELY REFURBISHED PAIR OF E.J. CHURCHILL PINLESS “PREMIER” XXV SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SHOTGUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE. Manufacturer: E.J. Churchill Model: SxS SLE Serial No. (A) 2891 (B) 2892 Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: (A) 1 - 7/16” (B) 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: (A) 2 - 5/16” (B) 2 - 5/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” cast 1/2 off (B) cast 1/8 off Internal Bore Diameter: (A) L .729 R .728 (B) L .729 R .731 Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) L .024 R .026 (B) L .026 R .026 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (A) L .024 (mod) R .009 (IC) (B) L .007 (IC) R .000 (cyl) Weight: (A) 6 lbs 7 oz. (B) 6 lbs 8 oz. Gauge: 12 (1924) The “Premiere” sidelock was Churchill’s highest grade, many were built with pinless sidelocks allowing for an uninterrupted flow of engraving. Screws that hold bridle and all pivots except the tumblers are housed in bosses, machined into the back of the lockplate or into extra thick lockplates, and did not protrude and could not be seen from the outside. This pair of pinless guns has 25” barrels with matted, concave ribs. Rear portions of ribs are gold inlaid “XXV” and with either “1” or “2” matching gold numbers on top levers and forend tips denoting a matched pair. There are 1-1/4” triangles of well cut scroll at breech ends. Tops of barrels are engraved “E. J. Churchill. (Gunmakers) Ltd.” and “8 Agar St Strand. London. W. C. 2”. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened sidelock actions feature non-automatic safeties, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and single selective triggers, selected by safety button similar to a Miller. Actions and lockplates are engraved with full coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized shaded scroll. “E. J. Churchill” is in scroll terminated riband at the front of each lockplate. Bottoms of actions are gold inlaid and engraved. “Premier” “Finest XXV Quality” “Model”. Blued top levers and single beaded trigger guards have matching scroll. Serial numbers are on tangs. Best quality newly made well matched nicely marbled and figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstocks measure 14-3/4” over Silver type pads and feature classic drop points, point pattern checkering at grips, and vacant silver ovals on bottoms. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Guns come with their original oak and leather case with brass corners embossed “JSW” on rectangle on top. Interior is lined in royal blue cloth and has paper blue ink Churchill Agar Street label in lid. Case is configured for both guns and contains cleaning equipment and a pair of A&F marked snap caps. Also included is a green plastic leather trimmed two gun carrying case for shipping and everyday use. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Barrels retain essentially all of a “best” London quality re-black. Actions retain a considerable amount of their original case hardening color, perhaps as much as 60%, percentage difficult to ascertain due to extensive engraving. Lockplates have perhaps 70-80%. Newly made stocks retain essentially all of their original finish with some light scratches, mostly on gun “2”. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Triggers work well. Case leather is dark, stained, considerably rubbed. Straps are good. Handle is missing. Interior cloth is good with rubs and soiling. Partitions re-configured for longer stocks, with some patches. Label is very fine, lightly foxed. Accessories are good. Carrying case is excellent. MGM140 10,000 - 13,000
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1206 - (C) MARCELLUS HARTLEY DODGE SR.’S (CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF REMINGTON ARMS) E. J. CHURCHILL “IMPERIAL” GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR “XXV” SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” neutral cast Manufacturer: E.J. Churchill Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .730 (R) .731 Model: SxS Sidelock Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .036 (R) .035 Serial No. 4084 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” actual measurement Barrel Length: 25” 2-5/8” - ledger page indicates 2 FFL Status: Curio & Relic 3/4” Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Choke: (L) .032 - Full (R) .018 - Mod Drop at Heel: 2” Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. Gauge: 12 Heir to a large fortune augmented by his marriage to Geraldine Rockefeller, Marcellus Hartley Dodge was an avid yachtsman and equestrian, and was the chairman of the board of a number of arms related companies including UMC, BGI, as well as Remington Arms. In 1929 he ordered this fine shotgun, and was most likely influenced in his choice by the then, very popular books by E. J. Churchill, extolling the virtues of the 25” gun. The “imperial” grade was a second quality sidelock gun, but its very attractive engraving pattern added to its popularity. This gun has 25” dovetailed barrels fitted with slightly raised, matted, Churchill rib. Rear portion of rib is gold inlaid “XXV”. Tops of barrels are engraved “E. J. Churchill (Gun Makers) Ltd” and “Orange St Gunworks, Leicester Square, London.” Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage varying sized, but large, open shaded acanthus scroll. Scroll on lockplates is very large and is the most recognizable feature of this grade. “E. J. Churchill” is on each lockplate. Bottom of action is gold inlaid with an imperial crown. Engraving work on this particular gun is exceptionally well done. Blued top lever, trigger plate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Serial number is on short tang. Nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over brown leather faced Hawkins pad. Classic drop points and point pattern checkering are at grip. The individual initials “MHD” are inlet on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Gun is accompanied by Wikipedia information on Mr. Dodge, and a copy of Churchill ledger page for this gun indicating “special handling care of Remington Arms Ltd”, and it was wanted in New York before 1 November. Gun is housed in its original VC leather case with stitched leather corners. A paper label on top printed “M. Hartley Dodge” has notation “This belongs to Philip Timmins”. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has E. J. Churchill celluloid labels in lid. Case contains original accessories including 2-piece brass and ebony cleaning rod and Churchill marked snap caps and oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, original as found. Barrels retain over 95% original blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and on sharp edges, with some light marks, and with a small scattering of scratches mostly on right side. Action and lockplates retain 90-95% original case hardening color, silvered on edges of fences and beads from normal hand wear. Blued parts are also excellent with only some light silvering on sharp edges in their brilliant original blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their original hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is beginning to darken, and has a fair number of scuffs and rubs. Interior cloth is fine with some rubs and soiling. Accessories are fine. An attractive gun, the XXV has a place today in grouse and woodcock covers, where its handiness excels. MGM 103 7,500 - 14,000
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1207 - (M) DESIRABLE 20 GAUGE FRATELLI RIZZINI MODEL R2 GAME SHOTGUN WITH GAME SCENE AND SCROLL BY PATELLI WITH CASE. Manufacturer: F. Rizzini Model: SXS R2 Serial No. 1871 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” cast off about 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .621 (R) .619 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .014 - Mod (R) .009 - IC Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore These lovely little guns are no longer produced. This example has beautifully struck 28” chopper lump barrels with slightly raised flat matted rib. Tops of barrels are engraved “Flli RIZZINI” “MAGNO V.T.” Barrel flats are stamped with 1984 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Coin finished ogee backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Unique to this model, floorplate is easily removed for inspection and cleaning, with a thumb latch at forward part. Action is engraved with about 80% coverage small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. This well cut scroll surrounds bulino scene on floorplate of capercaillie perched on pine bow overlooking a glen. Other large trees and hills are in background. Engravers signature, Patelli, is at lower right of scene. This signature also appears on trigger plate after “Inc” denoting that he was also responsible for the scroll, which appear on trigger guard along with serial number. Very finely marbled and well figured flesh toned European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over fully checkered wood butt. Very well cut, closely spaced, borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Small beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Gun is housed in brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli. Case is lined in dark olive felt, and has brown leather Rizzini label stitched into lid. Bottom compartment is semi french fitted for gun and barrels. Case contains proof certificate and key in covered compartment. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of only very light field use, and very little firing, with only a few very
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minor small marks on barrels. Coin finish of action is still bright, with little or no evidence of cleaning. There are a few very minor light marks and scratches in wood, mostly on left side of butt. Checkering is still light in color. Mechanically excellent. There are a number of marks and scuffs in exterior case leather. Straps and handle are good. Interior is excellent, with some rubs. MGM151. 10,000 - 15,000
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1208 - (M) FLLI PIOTTI “PIUMA BSEE” BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: F.lli Piotti Model: SxS Ble Serial No. 7507 Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 1 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 15” neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .726 (R) .726 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .029 (Improved Modified) (R) .019 (Modified) Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore 27 - 1/2” chopper lump barrels fitted with slightly raised, matted game rib are engraved with steel type and “Flli PIOTTI - ITALY” on tops. Barrel flats are stamped with 1980 Italian nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4” chambers. Importers name and address (Champlin) are engraved on bottom rib. Coin finished, scallop backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety, slightly reinforced frame, and double triggers (front “loose”). Action is engraved with near full coverage very nicely cut traditional rose and scroll. Engravers signature, Granetti, is on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard with more scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Nicely crotch figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15” over brown leather covered pad. Very nicely cut closely spaced borderless point pattern checkering is on diamond hand. Matching small beavertail ejector forend with Anson release has gold inlet Piotti crest in uncheckered central diamond. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of casual field use, with only a very few light handling and assembly marks in all factory finishes. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. This nicely made boxlock gun has a current suggested retail of over $19000.00. MGM 191 3,500 - 6,500
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1209 - (M) FRANCHI “IMPERIALE MONTECARLO EXTRA” SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Franchi Model: SxS Serial No. 14926 Barrel Length: 27 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .728 (R) .729 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .038 (R) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .041 (Full) R .024 (Modified) Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. Gauge: 12 Gauge (1972) The top of the current Franchi line, this superbly made gun has 27 - 3/4” chopper lump barrels fitted with raised, matted game rib. Side of left barrel is engraved “S. A. LUIGI FRANCHI BRESCIA” “MADE IN ITALY”. Barrel flats are stamped with 1972 Italian nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4” chambers. Bottoms of barrels have choke and steel information. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SICURA engraved), bushed strikers, and single non-selective trigger. Water table is marked with Franchi logos, serial number, and grade (Imperiale Montecarlo Extra). Action is engraved with a full coverage explosion of very well cut minuscule scroll which extends to within 1/64” from edges, and given depth by polished fillets on bottom and sides of action and beads around fences. Bottom of action is also engraved “SPA L. FRANCHI” “BRESCIA”. Blued top lever and single beaded trigger guard are engraved with more scroll. Engravers signature, “F Medici” on trigger plate. Very finely marbled and nicely figured flesh-toned European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over black rifle pad. Drop points are behind lockplates and well cut point pattern checkering is on diamond hand. Matching beavertail ejector forend with Anson release has gold inlaid Franchi crest engraved “Imperiale Montecarlo Extra”. Gun is housed in dark brown leather case with leather corners, lined in burgundy cloth. A Franchi label is in lid and case contains a key. Accompanying this rifle is a spare forend and information card, both numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of casual field use, with some
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scratches and light marks on barrels. Coin finish remains bright, with a scattering of marks in wood, mostly on right side of butt, and a bit of wear on forend which also has a small chip in right side barrel channel. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. The current Franchi Imperiale Montecarlo Extra, as made by Beretta, retails at over $140,000.00. MGM 239 6,500 - 10,500
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1210 - (C) FRANCHI “IMPERIALE” SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN (1942). Manufacturer: Franchi Model: SxS Imperiale Serial No. 89071907 Barrel Length: 28 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Cast about 1/2 off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .725 (R) .726 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .024 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .016 - Mod (R) .006 - IC Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. Gauge: 12 28-3/8” Shoe lump barrels with slightly raised matted game rib are engravers with makers name and “BRESCIA” on top of left barrel. Engine turned barrel flats are stamped with 1942 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with steel type and choke information. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, and checkered double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage large open shaded acanthus with floral highlights within geometric borders. Rose bouquets are central elements to this engraving pattern. Maker’s name and address are in scroll terminated ribands on each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved with matching roses and scrolls. Nicely stump figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over black KICKEEZ pad.
Point pattern checkering is on diamond hand. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrels retain 85% original blue, thinning overall, with numerous light marks and scratches. Action and locks retain nearly all of their coin finish, screw heads show considerable use. Stocks retain approximately 90% of their varnish finish, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A high quality gun from wartime Italy. MGM 16. 5,000 - 8,500
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1211 - (C) SUPERB QUALITY HIGH ORIGINAL METAL CONDITION 20 GAUGE PRE-WAR F.W. HEYM LIGHTWEIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE (1929). Manufacturer: Heym Model: SXS Serial No. 6009 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” cast 1/8” off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .636 (R) .639 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .022 (R) .019 (along bottom rib) Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .010 - lt Mod (R) .005 - IC Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 20 This very attractive little gun has 28” dovetailed barrels engraved “Grade 4A Krupp Fluid Steel Barrels” on slightly raised, matted game rib with dolls head extension. Tops of barrels are engraved “Fr. Wilh Heym” “Suhl - Germany”. Barrel flats are stamped with September 1929 German proofs for 20 gauge, no chamber length given. Case hardened sideplated boxlock action features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), square crossbolt third fastener, side clips, pin type cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut and nicely shaded large scrolling acanthus. Fences are relief carved with open shaded scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “Wilh. Heym. Suhl” “GERMANY”. Sideplates are engraved with well detailed scenes of canines and birds; setter and pointer creeping up on a pair of quail on left side plate, and a quick brown fox vexing a pair of lazy ducks on right. Trigger guard is blued and has acanthus on bow and serial number on tang. Straight grip buttstock is of a perfect blend of dark veined and nicely stump figured European walnut. It measures 14-5/8” over brown leather covered pad. Lozenge shaped flush inlet horn drop points are behind locks, and closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with inlet schnabeled horn tip has Deeley type release. Interior of iron is damascened. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished, with evidence of considerable field use. Barrels retain approximately 80% original blue, thinned on sides from normal hand wear, and with a considerable number of light marks and scratches. Action retains over 90% of its original color, silvered a bit on bottom and on fences. Lockplates retain nearly all of their original color, with just a hint of silvering on right plate. Trigger guard re-blued, retains nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil refinish, with some finish in checkering, which has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent, with one or two very light pings. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Gun is housed in brown pigskin leather VC case lined in burgundy cloth. V L & D leather label along with a Heym label and a charge card for this gun, are in lid. Case is semi french fitted for barrels, action, forend, and a pair of snap caps. Some cleaning equipment is in covered compartment. Case leather is darkening and has many scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is excellent, most likely renewed. MGM168. 8,000 - 14,000 174
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1212 - (C) FINE PAIR OF HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUNS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES, MADE FOR SIR ROBERT HORNE, LATER 1ST VISCOUNT HORNE OF SLAMANNAN. Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: SXS Royal Serial No. (A) 23304 (B) 23305 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: (A) 1 - 9/16” (B) 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: (A) 2 - 1/2” (B) 2 - 3/16” Length of Pull: (Both) 14 - 1/4” Cast off about 2”. Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (L) .730 (R) .730 (B) (L) .730 (R) .730 Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (L) .023 (R) .023 (B) (L) .024 (R) .022 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (A) (L) .004 (Imp Cylinder) (R) .000 (Cylinder) (B) (L) .006 (Imp Cylinder) (R) .000 (Cylinder) Weight: (A) 6 lbs 6 oz. (B) 6 lbs 6 oz. Gauge: 12 Gauge (ca 1904) These attractive early “Royals” have 30” dovetailed barrels with narrow swamped game ribs. Rear portions are gold inlaid “1” or “2”, matching gold numerals on top levers and engraved numbers on forend iron internals denoting a true pair. Tops of barrels are engraved “Holland & Holland” “98. New Bond Street, London.” and barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2 - 1/2” chambers. Case hardened “Royal” sidelock actions without hand detachable locks (not patented until 1908), feature automatic safeties, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective triggers. Actions and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut classic Holland “Royal” scroll with strapwork highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in arched device on each plate. “Royal” “Hammerless” “Ejector” is on bottoms of actions, and “Patent” “Single Trigger” is on each trigger plate. Blued top levers are engraved “Patent Ejector”. Blued small bow trigger guards have serial numbers on short tangs. Stocks of European walnut differ in figure and color, but are undoubtedly original. Gun “1” has relatively dark, smoky marbled European walnut, while gun “2” has flesh-toned walnut with dramatic streaks, and considerable stump figure. Stocks are straight grip, and feature diamond hands, along with standard drop points and checkering. They measure 14 - 1/4” over ribbed horn buttplates, and gold ovals engraved “R. S. H.” are on toe lines. (Top of case is embossed Sir Robert Horne, named Viscount of Slamannan in 1937. He was a Scottish businessman and M.P. He was a womanizing bachelor leading to his well know nickname as a “Scots Cad”.). Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Original oak and leather two gun case with brass corners, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has typical Holland dividing panel between top and gun compartment. Gold embossed black leather Holland & Holland label is in lid along with charge card with information for these particular guns. There is also a label with information regarding ejectors. Bottom compartment contains an array of original accessories including H&H marked horn handled turn screw, snap caps, and round pewter oil bottle. Other accessories include cleaning equipment consisting of mops and brushes, and a two piece ebony and brass cleaning rod with 7” handle section. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain over 90% old best quality re-black with some loss to engraving detail, especially on ribs. Actions and locks retain approximately 40% original case hardening color, somewhat stronger on right lockplates. Top levers and trigger guards retain most of their original bright blue, and stocks retain most of what appears to be their original hand rubbed oil finish, with numerous light marks and some deeper scratches. Bores are very fine to excellent, shiny with some evidence of a few very light pings, and dent removal on left barrel of gun “2”. Actions are tight. Barrels are on face, but with just a glimmer of light showing on both right barrels. Ejectors are strong and in time. Triggers appear to work well. Guns were made for a very full faced individual with top and trigger guard tangs swept to the right, as are lockplates. Guns are cast off approximately 2”. Case leather has considerably darkened and has numerous scuffs and marks. Original straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine to very fine, quite dusty with rubs and soiling from contact with barrels over the years. Accessories are generally fine. A nicely matched, as found, pair of Royals. MGM128. 17,500 - 27,500
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1213 - (M) DAINTY 20 GAUGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND SESQUICENTENNIAL SHOTGUN WITH MAHOGANY CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: SXS Sesquicentennial Serial No. 41016 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .612 (R) .612 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .020 (Modified) (R) .018 (Modified) Weight: 4 lbs 15 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore (1985) Gun 12 of 15 made in this series (only 6 in 20 gauge) commemorating Holland & Holland’s 150 years of operation, and inlaid in silver on swamped game rib of 28” chopper lump barrels. Tops of barrels are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “33, Bruton Street, London.” Barrel flats are stamped with 1983 London nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4” chambers. Case hardened bar in wood top lever action is fitted with front spring locks with serpentine rebounding hammers which have high spurs. Action is engraved with well cut classic English rose and scroll. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate has large round spurred finial. Single beaded trigger guard with rose and scroll on bow, has serial number in gold on tang. Smoky marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 5/8” over checkered wood butt. Stock features drop points, classic point pattern checkering on diamond hand, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Gun is housed in traditionally styled mahogany case with inlet brass corners and central medallion which has purple velvet slip cover. Case has two push button spring locks on sides. Interior is lined in blue leather with leather in lid embossed in gold with Holland & Holland label and secondary information area “Holland & Holland Ltd” “Sesquicentennial” “1835 - 1985” “No 12 of a Set of 15” “COMMEMORATIVE GUNS”. Bottom compartment is semi french fitted for action, barrels, and forend, and full french fitted for accessories including striker key, two turnscrews, and cleaning rod handle, all in German silver and ebony, along with a broken case extractor, round oil bottle, and ebony striker bottle with spare strikers. Long section of cleaning rod rests under barrels and brush mop and jag are in a covered compartment. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only a few minor handling and assembly marks in all factory surfaces. Case is excellent with a few chips in lacquer on sides, and a rub or two on top, one fairly deep. Interior is excellent, with some minor rubs. Accessories are excellent. MGM171. 8,000 - 12,000 176
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1214 - (C) HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR HEAVY PROOF SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER AND CASE. Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: SXS Royal HE Serial No. 23781 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” cast 5/8” off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .731 (R) .731 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .026 Chamber: 3” Choke: (L) .035 (Full) (R) .014 (Light Modified) Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore (1907 per factory letter) 30” dovetailed barrels fitted with fairly wide concave rib are engraved “Holland & Holland” and “98. New Bond Street, London.” on tops. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot (2-3/4) and 1972 London reproofs for 3” chambers at 3-1/2 tons (non magnum). Case hardened “Royal” sidelock action features automatic safety (originally specified as non-automatic, but converted by the factory at time of re-proof), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Gun is not fitted with hand detachable locks as this feature was not patented until 1908. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic Holland “Royal” style with nearly full coverage very nicely cut varying sized open shaded scroll with some floral and strapwork highlights. “Holland & Holland” is in classic arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “Royal” “Hammerless” “Ejector”. Blued top lever is engraved “Patent Ejector”. Trigger guard is also blued, scroll engraved, and serial number is on short tang. Nicely figured and streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4” over dark brown leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering on diamond hand, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Later brown leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in green felt. A paper Holland & Holland label is in led along with cleaning information, and a charge card with information for this particular gun. Case contains fairly new accessories including Holland & Holland marked snap caps and oil bottle, 2-piece cleaning rod along with mop and brush in leather pouch. A bone striker bottle with this guns serial number taped around outside, contains a pair of strikers. CONDITION: Very fine, as lightly refurbished at time of re-proof. Barrels retain nearly all of a “best” London re-black. Action and locks retain approximately 80-90% original case hardening color. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued. Stocks lightly refinished, checkering cleaned. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is very fine with some minor marks. Interior cloth is very fine to excellent. Labels are somewhat foxed. Accessories are excellent. A great handling gun with excellent measurements and dimensions. MGM 133. 6,000 - 10,000
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1215 - (C) RARE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA GRADE 7E NID “ALL OPTION” TRAP SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: SXS 7E Serial No. 454439 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8” Rear of Monte Carlo: 1 - 9/16” Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .731 (R) .732 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .023 (Modified) (R) .015 (Modified) Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
1216 - (C) LOVELY CONDITION POST WAR FRANCOTTE SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Francotte Model: SxS Serial No. 1185 Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2” Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) -.726, (R) – .724 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .032 (R) .032 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .030 (Full) (R) .010 (Improved Cylinder) Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. Gauge: 12 178
(ca 1928) One of an estimated 22 NID guns made in this grade, this truly fine example has 30” barrels fitted with raised matted ventilated rib. Tops of barrels are engraved “Ithaca Gun Co” “Ithaca, N. Y. U. S. A.” There are 1-1/2” splashes of shaded fig leaf and fig engraving at breech ends. Engine turned barrel flats are stamped with serial number, grade number, and chokes 2 and 4. Case hardened early type NID action with pin type cocking indicators features non-automatic safety, gold plated single selective trigger (selected by safety button), and typical rotary bolt. Action is engraved with near full coverage shaded fig leaves and figs with some scroll highlights surrounding multi-color inlays of birds on sides with red gold and gold ducks on left, and pheasant on right. Bottom of action has silver and gold inlaid heraldic eagle. A gold inlaid stags head is on trigger guard bow. Serial number is on tang. Very nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13 - 3/4” over black leather covered pad. Stock features broad Monte Carlo comb, fancy fleur de lis checkering pattern at grip and side panels with flourishes into butt. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching short beavertail ejector forend with inset ebony tip and reinforcing screw has Deeley release. Forend iron has some engraving and is marked with serial number and grade. Gun is housed in a new good quality oak and leather case with brass corners. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and dividers have oak tops. Case contains cleaning equipment, snap caps, and oil bottle, along with a reproduction Ithaca label. CONDITION: Excellent, almost all original. Barrels retain approximately 95% original blue with some assembly marks and sharp edge wear. Engine turning remains bright. Action retains over 90% original case hardening color with some silvering evident on sharp edges, fences, and with some lightening on bottom. Red gold inlays are considerably tarnished, and have not been cleaned. Gold inlay of eagles head on bottom is missing. Stocks retain nearly all of their original finish, perhaps with a little added oil, and some scratches on butt. Checkering is very lightly worn. Pad is relatively new. Trigger retains most of its gold. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, near new. As fine an example of this scarce American classic as one could hope to find. MGM138. 6,000 - 9,000
Classically proportioned 12 gauge with 2-3/4” chambers. 27-1/2” dovetailed barrels with slightly raised matted game rib are engraved “A. Francotte Maker & Patentee” and “Abercrombie & Fitch” “Made in Belgium” on tops. Barrel flats and bottoms of barrels are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs, steel type, and engraved with chokes “.693” and “.718”. Case hardened sideplated boxlock action features automatic safety, hidden crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action and sideplates are engraved with 80% coverage scroll. Scroll engraved and blued trigger guard has serial number on tang. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over broadly checkered horn buttplate. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.726, right – .724. Bore restrictions: left – .030 (full), right – .010 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. Length of pull: 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Good with slight bulge in left barrel 1- 1/2 inch from muzzle. Barrels retain over 95% blue, with scattered light scratches and some rust flecks. Action retains approx 90% original case hardening color, thinning on fences, beginning to silver on bottom from normal carrying. Sideplates retain nearly all of their original color. Stocks retain nearly all of their original finish, with scattered scratches and marks. Bores are excellent with exception of left barrel bulge at muzzle as previously discussed. 1,000 - 1,500
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1217 - (C) J. P. SAUER AND SOHN BOXLOCK SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: J. P. Sauer and Sohn Model: Boxlock SXS Serial No. 122644 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14” Internal Bore Diameter: (R) .740 (L) .736 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (R) .002 (L) .047 Weight: 6lbs 6oz Gauge: 12 Gauge
Made with Krupp Fluid steel barrels, this gun has a matted, tapered, concave rib with brass front bead Rib marked “J.P. SAUER & SON.” on top of the barrels, “FLUID-STEEL KRUPP-ESSEN” across the breech, and “PRUSSIA” on the water table with proof marks. The sparsely engraved action is case colored and marked “MADE IN PRUSSIA” on the water table. Made with double triggers, extractors, and auto-safety. Long splinter forend with Deeley release is checkered with two panels on sides and schnabel tip. Round knob pistol grip buttstock is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist and terminates with a lined horn buttplate which has engraved screws. CONDITION: Very good, and appears original and mostly untouched. Original blue finish rates about 75% with toning and handling marks. Case colors around better than 50%, particularly nice on sides, with fading on the bottom and top. Stocks are sound with scattered hunting bumps and scratches. Bores are good with minor orange peel. Mechanics are good. 800 - 1,200
1218 - (C) SCARCE EARLY POST WAR J. P. SAUER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model: SxS Serial No. 391288 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .728 (R) .726 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .027 (Modified) (R) .005 (Improved Cylinder) Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
(1951) 26” shoe lump barrels are marked “J. P. SAUER & SOHN SUHL GERMANY” on milled out portion of raised matted game rib. Tops of barrels are marked with Krupp steel information. Barrel flats are stamped with 1951 East German nitro proofs for 12 gauge and 2 - 3/4” chambers. Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety, cross bolt third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with whorls of large scroll with small flanking scrolls within stamped scroll and geometric borders. Trigger plate is engraved “J. P. Sauer & Sohn” “SUHL”. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4” over composition buttplate with Sauer SS logo. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with schnabeled tip has Deeley release. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain over 90% original blue with some light marks and rubs. Action retains 50 - 60% original case hardening color, Lockplates retain nearly all of their color. Stocks retain nearly all of their original hand rubbed oil finish, checkering lightly worn. Finish on forend has a bit more hand wear at rear. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. Barrels are on face. Action is tight. These well built sidelock guns are not often found. MGM199. 1,500 - 2,500
1219 - (C) NICE LITTLE 20 GAUGE J. P. SAUER BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model: SxS Serial No. 28216 Internal Bore Diameter: (L) Barrel Length: 26” .622 (R) .617 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Choke: (L) .020 (Modified) Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” (R) .012 (Light Modified) Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore
(1954) 26” shoe lump barrels with slightly raised matted rib are marked with makers name, address, and steel information along with “MADE IN GERMANY” on tops. Barrel flats are stamped with East German nitro proofs for 20 gauge, 2 - 3/4” chambers, and “FULL CHOKE/ HALF CHOKE”. Case hardened, scallop backed boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, side pin cocking indicators, intercepting safety sears, and double triggers. Action is rolled with sprays of “engraving” within line borders. “J. P. SAUER & SOHN” is in arched band on each side. Trigger plate is marked with caveman logo. Relatively plain European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over composition buttplate with Sauer SS logo. Stock features nicely shaped right hand cheekpiece and well cut point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Gun is fitted with cloth backed brown leather carrying sling in narrow sling loops. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrels retain nearly all of their original black. Action has about 70% case color. Stocks have nearly all their original oil finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. MGM198. 1,500 - 2,000
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1220 - (C) JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY PROOF, HEAVY GAME, OR PIGEON SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: James Purdey Model: Best SxS Serial No. 23429 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 5/8” Neutral cast. Internal Bore Diameter: L .731 R .730 Barrel Wall Thickness: L .027 R .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: L .043 (.0015 recess) (full) R .022 (mod) Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore (1927) Factory letter specifies 30” barrels with plain pigeon rib. Top of rib is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons Audley House, South Audley Street. London.” and with Whitworth Steel information. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1 - 1/4 oz of shot and “2 - 3/4”. Bottoms of barrels are stamped “CHOKE” and with serial number, left barrel with makers initials “RH” (Bob Heath). Splinter is engraved “Made in England” and tube numbers “57692” and “57693” are on loop. Case hardened self opening sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with classic Purdey house style well cut small scroll surrounding rose bouquets. Makers name is on each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action over “London”. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Very nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 5/8” over brown leather covered pad. Stock features classic drop points, point pattern checkering, and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release is stamped with actioners initials “FH” (Fred Hughes) on iron. Gun is housed in tan leather motor case embossed “S. T. Mc K.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has small gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid. Covered compartment contains a striker key, a Purdey marked round oil bottle, and a plastic container with spare strikers. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a well done re-black, engraving still clear. Action retains traces of original case hardening color where protected. Lockplates retain about 50% of their original color. Top lever and trigger guard retain nearly all of a re-blue over some scattered nicks. Stocks retain over 90% of a shiny refinish, checkering competently re-cut. Pad is relatively new. Bores appear to be excellent, a bit dirty. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is beginning to darken, bottom corners have been reinforced. Original straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with rubs and soiling. Accessories are good. Oil bottle is new. MGM129. 6,000 - 10,000
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1221 - (C) FINE QUALITY JOSEF JUST OF FERLACH SIDELOCK EJECTOR 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Josef Just-Ferlach Model: SXS Full Sidelock Serial No. 3409.59 Barrel Length: 27 - 1/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 9/16” Length of Pull: 14” Cast 1/4 off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .616 (R) .617 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .029 (Full) (R) .030 (Full) Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore
1222 - (C) NICELY REFURBISHED JOSEPH LANG & SON KEYLOCK SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SHOTGUN WITH GOLD INLAID DOGS AND CASE. Manufacturer: Joseph Lang Model: SxS Best Grade Serial No. 15559 Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 14” Neutral Cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .729 (R) .730 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .031 (R) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” (correct period engraving for this length of left barrel Choke: (L) .006 - IC (R) .004 Skeet Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. Gauge: 12
(1959) 27 - 1/8” shoe lump barrels are engraved “Jos. Just - Ferlach - Austria” on unmatted portion of slightly raised matted game rib with crossbolt extension. Barrel flats and bottoms of barrels are stamped with 1959 Ferlach proofs, gauge and chamber information, and steel type (Bohler Antinit). A sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Coin finished sidelock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, side bolsters, raised pointer tumbler end cocking indicators, double triggers, and gold plated internal parts. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage varying sized open shaded scroll within geometric borders. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved to match. Well streaked, lightly marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over serrated horn buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and nicely cut point pattern checkering with broad mullered borders at grip. A sling loop matching that on barrels is on toe line. Matching long splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of only casual field use, retaining over 95% of all original factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light handling and assembly marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Gun is accompanied by nice quality embossed leather rounded carrying case which has had one end cap replaced. Handle re-stitched. MGM215. 1,250 - 1,750
(Circa 1920) 27” Dovetailed barrels with narrow, swamped game rib are engraved with Joseph Lang’s New Bond Street London address and original importer, “Abercrombie & Fitch Co New York. U.S.A.” on tops. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Bottom of left barrel is engraved “For 2 3/4 Shell”. Case hardened sidelock action features locks which are hand detachable using a key with hole accessed under hinged flap on each lock. Action also features automatic safety, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with 60% coverage sprays of scroll. On lockplates this scroll surrounds nicely detailed flush gold inlaid scenes of bird dogs; left lock portrays a setter on point. A pointing setter with setter honoring point is on right lock. The face of a spaniel is superimposed over scroll on bottom of action. “Joseph Lang & Son” is on each lockplate. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over solid Pachmayr red pad. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip, and fluted drop points are behind locks. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Gun is housed in old tan canvas covered case with stitched leather corners. Case is lined in burgundy felt and has gold embossed Lang label in lid, and contains a horn handled key for locks, ebony handled turnscrew modified for opening latches, a pair of Orvis marked snap caps, square oil bottle, two mops, and a brush. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, retaining over 95% custom finishes on wood and metal, with scratches and handling marks. New stocks are well done, as is the nicely detailed new inlay and engraving. Bores are very fine to excellent. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Left ejector is “live”. Trigger appears to work well. Case is fine. Straps and handle are good. Interior is fine. MGM 104 2,750 - 4,250
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1223 - (C) L.C. SMITH GRADE 2E 12GA SXS SHOTGUN WITH HUNTER ONE TRIGGER. Manufacturer: L. C. Smith Model: SXS Serial No. 206215 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: .729 (both barrels) Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .037 (both barrels) Weight: 7lbs Gauge: 12 Gauge
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Made with Hunter One Trigger, auto-ejectors, and non-auto safety. Gun has a capped pistol grip buttstock that is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist and terminates with a replacement modern Silvers type pad. Fluid steel barrels with matted tapered concave game rib which has brass front bead. Splinter forend is checkered in three point pattern with triangular ebony tip and banjo roll type release. Action is engraved in typical grade 2 pattern with quail in circle on right and duck in pond in circle on left surrounded by light scroll work. CONDITION: Very good. Action retains more than 20% original color with some light staining. Incipient grain checks behind locks as is most often seen on L.C. Smiths. The barrels retain about 90% of an old reblued finish. Trigger guard retains most of an older reblue with subsequent toning. Bores are good with only minor orange peel. Stock retains most of an older restored finish, though checkering remains unchanged, and has some handling marks throughout. 1,000 - 1,500
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1224 - (C) LUIGI FRANCHI IMPERIALE MONTECARLO SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: L. Franchi Model: SxS Imperiale Monte Carlo Serial No. 11584 Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/16” Drop at Heel: 1 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Cast off about 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .729 (R) .727 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .030 (R) .032 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .032 - Full (R) .015 - Mod Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. Gauge: 12 Near the top of the Franchi line, this well crafted gun has 27-1/2” chopper lump barrels fitted with raised, matted game rib. Side of left barrel is engraved “S. A. LUIGI FRANCHI BRESCIA” “MADE IN ITALY”. Barrel flats are stamped with 1950 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottoms of barrels have choke and steel information. Coin finished sidelock action with slightly rounded bar, features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with full coverage floral wreathes and swags in a field of nicely cut small scroll. Bottom of action is engraved with makers name and address. These well done flowers and scroll extend to trigger guard and tang. Very finely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over Silver type pad. Fluted drop points are behind lockplates and well cut point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has gold inlaid Franchi crest engraved “Imperiale Montecarlo”. Gun is housed in period brown leather case with brass plate on top, and lined in green felt. Brown leather Franchi label is in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be very close to new, with only a scattering of small handling marks in all surfaces, most noticeably a 1/2” x 1” scuffed area in grip checkering on right, and some marks on right side of right barrel. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine with some scuffs and rubs. Interior is fine. Label has some soiling. A “best” gun from the early ‘50’s in remarkable original condition. The current no. 5 Imperiale Montecarlo made by Beretta retails at over $35000.00. MGM 182 6,000 - 11,000
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1225 - (C) EXTREMELY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL METAL CONDITION L.C. SMITH “MONOGRAM” GRADE SHOTGUN WITH EJECTORS, AND SINGLE TRIGGER. Manufacturer: L.C. Smith Model: SxS Monogram Serial No. RE44470 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .727 (R) .727 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .037 - Full (R) .038 - Full Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore (1921) The “Monogram” grade was produced by L.C. Smith throughout its history. A total of 306 were produced. Engraving patterns started with dogs and scroll and changed to pigeons in flight around 1905. This grade was fairly high priced, and often customers wishes were accommodated in the manufacture. This gun has 30” barrels of Whitworth steel, with matted concave rib. Steel information and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co, Inc. FULTON, N.Y.” are engraved on tops of barrels. Rear portion of rib is engraved “L.C. SMITH Monogram GRADE”. Engine turned barrel flats are engraved with serial number and grade. Whitworth sheaf of wheat logos are stamped on bottoms of barrels. Splinter is reinforced. Case hardened regular weight sidelock action features non-automatic safety and Hunter selective “One Trigger”. Action is engraved with 80% coverage varying sized scroll with rose blossom accents surrounding etched oval vignettes of pigeons in flight on lockplates. The etched detail is unusual, as most often the birds are found flying through a continuous background of scroll. Bottom of action depicts a duck flying through a background of scroll. “L.C. SMITH” is on each lockplate, and trigger plate is marked “HUNTER ONE TRIGGER”. Blued trigger guard has more rose and scroll on bow and serial number on tang. Restrained but tasteful, well streaked and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over serrated hard rubber buttplate. Checkering pattern on grip differs from that shown on illustrated examples and catalog cut of this grade; it has continuous small crenelated borders instead of the deeper flourishes normally found. Splinter ejector forend with inset ebony tip and typical J-spring and knurled knob release is checkered in fancy pattern with modified Fleur-de-Lis ribbons through pattern in front of and behind guitar shaped escutcheon. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, mostly original. Barrels retain over 90% of what appears to be original blue, with just a bit of thinning at normal wear points. Action and lockplates retain approximately 90% of their original case hardening color, most loss being silvering on bottom of action from normal hand wear. Forend iron appears to have been re-hardened for some reason, engraving somewhat softened. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its original blue with some flaking and silvering on tang. Buttstock retains nearly all of its original finish with only a few light marks. Checkering is still light in color. Checkering on forend is somewhat darkened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. This gun is listed in “L. C. Smith, The Legend Lives” under production records for Monogram guns, as being shipped on September 30, 1921, as a 12 gauge with 30” barrels. Type is listed as “REOBT” (Regular frame, Ejector, One Trigger, beavertail, trap rib ??). Gun is accompanied by brown vinyl Sportlock case, lined in fuzzy gold fur. MGM154. 6,000 - 10,000 184
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1226 - (C) THIRTIES VINTAGE L.C. SMITH “CROWN” GRADE FEATHERWEIGHT 12 BORE SHOTGUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND EJECTORS WITH FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: L.C. Smith Model: SXS Crown Grade Featherweight Serial No. FWE135035 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 14”
Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .729 (R) .729 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .032 (R) .034 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .023 - Mod (R) .009 - IC Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. Gauge: 12
The “Crown” grade was L.C. Smith’s most popular high grade gun. Many were made as target guns. This attractive specimen is in field configuration with 28” barrels with narrow game rib engraved “L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc. FULTON, N.Y.” on tops. Barrel flats are stamped with serial number, grade, and proofs. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with nitro steel logos. Splinter is of reinforced type. Case hardened featherweight action with non-automatic safety and selective Hunter One trigger is engraved in usual “Crown” style with 60% coverage sprays of scroll surrounding floral bouquets. Lockplates with more scroll and flowers within geometric borders surround nicely detailed oval vignettes portraying pairs of gun dogs in various poses; setters on left and pointers on right. Backgrounds are etched providing depth. “L.C. SMITH” is on banner at front of each lockplate. A gold crown is inlaid on top lever pivot. Blued trigger guard with more rose and scroll on bow, has serial number on tang. Dense, crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over hard rubber buttplate. Grip checkering has fancy border at rear. Matching short splinter ejector forend is near fully checkered, has contrasting wood inset tip, along with usual J-spring release with knurled secondary catch in ovate escutcheon. CONDITION: Fine, mostly original. Barrels retain most of what appears to be an old re-black with subsequent wear. Action and locks retain most of their original case hardening color which was never very bright. Trigger guard retains most of what appears to be its original blue, augmented at grip. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, and are fairly dark. Checkering has not been re-cut. There are 1/2” incipient stress cracks behind each lockplate. Bores are very fine to excellent, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger appears to work well. Factory letter states that this gun was started in 1931, and shipped in March 1932 to Bob Smith. There were just under 900 of these fine guns made by L.C. Smith. A classy and very shootable L.C. Smith! MGM 23. 5,500 - 8,500
1227 - (C) CRISP, AS FOUND, 20 GAUGE L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE EJECTOR SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: L.C. Smith Model: SxS Ideal Serial No. FWE76701 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .618 (R) .614 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .042 (Extra Full) (R) .036 (Full) Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore
28” barrels with matted rib are marked with typical L. C. Smith markings on top for “Ideal” grade. Barrel flats are stamped with serial number and grade, barrels with “LONDON STEEL”. Case hardened sidelock action with usual rotary bolt features non-automatic safety and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in usual “Ideal” style with about 50% coverage large acanthus scroll within wiggle and line borders. “L. C. SMITH” is on each side. Blued trigger guard has matching engraving on bow and serial number on tang. Lightly figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13 - 3/4” over Hawkins pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with inlet ebony tip has J-Spring and knurled button release in guitar shaped escutcheon. CONDITION: Excellent, original, as found, retaining over 95% of all original factory finishes on wood and metal. Silvered slightly on sharp edges. Buttstock with craquelure. Checkering shows little wear. Trigger plate screw is a bit buggered, other screws out of time. There is some repair to wood behind right lock, looks factory. There is a crack on forend wood just in front of iron. Bores are excellent. Right ejector “live”. This gun is essentially untouched, and could use a good cleaning. A good handling, lightweight L. C. Smith. MGM197. 2,000 - 3,000
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1228 - (M) SUPERB 20 GAUGE LEBEAU-COURALLY “PRINCE ALBERT” SIDELOCK EJECTOR ROUND BODIED GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Lebeau-Courally Model: SXS Prince Albert Serial No. 45449 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” cast 1/2” off Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .023 (Modified) (R) .011 (Light Modified) Weight: 5 lbs 11 oz Gauge: 20 Bore (2000) The long-lived firm of Lebeau-Courally is known for making some of the finest guns ever produced. This tradition continues today, and their quality is obvious in this very finely crafted gun with its 28” chopper lump barrels fitted with slightly raised matted game rib. Tops of barrels are engraved “AUG. LEBEAU- COURALLY” “ARMES DE GRAND LUXE A LIEGE”. Barrel flats are stamped with year 2000 Belgian proofs for 2 - 3/4” chambers. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with steel type logos and “DE. WAHLREYNE” along with “MADE IN BELGIUM” and importer “Wtt. Stirling VA”. Coin finished round bodied sidelock action features automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, gold plated internals, and double triggers (front articulated). Lockplates are also rounded and action is very nicely filed. Action and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut large open shaded scroll with floral highlights surrounded by accents of small scroll, all within acanthus and beaded borders. The quality of this engraving is very fine. Engravers signature, “Tanssen” (?) is on trigger plate. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Superbly marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over checkered wood butt with continuous ogee borders. This checkering style continues to grip and on to forend, and is very well executed. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Fancy central uncheckered area has nicely inlet engraved gold monogram and crown with intertwined “LLC”. This fine gun is housed in an oak and leather case with brass corners. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with black leather Lebeau Courally label in lid. Tops of dividers in bottom section are outlined in oak, and case contains cleaning equipment along with Lebeau Courally oil bottle and snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially, as new. Appears unfired since proof, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks on all wood and metal surfaces. Case is very good with about a 12” scratch on top of the lid. Accessories near excellent. This gun comes with estimate dated Nov 20, 1998 with a cost of 1,122,000 Belgian francs (about $30,000.00 at the time). The “Prince” sidelock ejector in 20 gauge presently retails at 60.000 euros. MGM134. 7,500 - 12,500 186
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1229 - (M) PAIR OF PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA XXV ENGLISH SCROLL SIDELOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUNS MADE FOR J. ROBERTS OF LONDON WITH CASE. Manufacturer: P. Arrizabalaga Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (L) Model: SxS 25 .729 (R) .729 (B) (L) .729 (R) .729 Serial No. 13730 & 13731 Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (L) .035 Barrel Length: 25” (R) .035 (B) (L) .035 (R) .030 FFL Status: Modern Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Drop at Comb: (A) 1 - 1/2” (B) Choke: (A) (L) .016 (Mod) (R) 1 - 1/2” .008 (IC) (B) (L) .017 (Mod) (R) Drop at Heel: (A) 2” (B) 2” .008 (IC) Length of Pull: 15” cast about Weight: (A) 6 lbs 8 oz. (B) 6 lbs 5/8 off 8 oz. Gauge: 12 (1985) 25” chopper lump barrels are fitted with narrow Churchill ribs gold inlaid “25” and “1” or “2” denoting a pair. Tops of barrels are engraved with makers name and address along with “FOR J. ROBERTS & SON. KING ST LONDON.” Barrel flats are stamped with 1985 Spanish nitro proofs. Barrel sets are fitted with H&H type self-opening assist springs. Case hardened sidelock actions feature automatic safeties, disc set strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, gas vents, and double triggers (fronts articulated). Engraving on these guns corresponds to today’s English scroll model, with near full coverage well cut medium scroll. Lockplates are engraved “MADE FOR” “J. ROBERTS & SON”. “PEDRO” “ARRIZABALAGA” “EIBAR” is on bottom of actions. Single beaded trigger guards are gold inlaid “25” on bows. Serial numbers are on tangs. Both guns have straight grip stocks of European walnut, that measure 15” over checkered wood butts, and have standard drop points, point pattern checkering, and gold ovals with monogram “HC”. Gun “1” has dark marbled and lightly figured walnut whereas gun “2” has nicely streaked walnut with eye-catching fiddle figure. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Guns are housed in tan canvas two gun case by Brady with leather trim. Case is lined with burgundy cloth and has paper J. Roberts & Son label in lid. Case contains some cleaning equipment with J. Roberts marked round oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent with evidence of moderate field use. All metal parts show light hand wear with marks and scratches, and silvering on high edges. Trigger guards show most wear with grips considerably silvered. There are numerous marks both light and heavy in stocks, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with some fading and marks and scuffs in exterior. Straps and handle are good. Interior is fine. Label is excellent. Pedro Arrizabalaga makes “best quality” guns only, and current retail for a single English scroll model is approximately $28,000.00. MGM 106 4,000 - 7,000
1230 - (M) PEDRO ARRIZABALAGA ENGLISH SCROLL SIDELOCK EJECTOR HAND DETACHABLE LOCK SELF-OPENING SHOTGUN WITH CASE Manufacturer: P. Arrizabalaga Length of Pull: 15 - 1/8” Neutral Cast Model: SxS Internal Bore Diameter: (L) Serial No. 11452 .726 (R) .725 Barrel Length: 27” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) FFL Status: Modern .032 (R) .034 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16” Choke: (L) .035 - Full (R) .016 - Mod Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. Gauge: 12
27” Chopper lump barrels with slightly raised matted rib are engraved with makers name and “EIBAR”, and steel type on tops. Barrel flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Importers name (Woodcock Hill) is on bottom of right barrel. Barrels are fitted with H&H type self-opening assist spring. Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety, hidden third fastener, side clips, disc set strikers, double triggers (front articulated), and H&H type hand detachable locks. Action is engraved with typical English style rose and scroll. Makers name is on bottom of action. Blue top lever and single beaded trigger guard are engraved to match. Well marbled and slightly stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/8” over dark brown leather covered pad. Stock is classically styled with drop points, point pattern checkering on semi diamond hand, and vacant silver oval. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Gun comes with green canvas and tan leather trimmed case by Brady. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Thomas Bland & Sons label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent with evidence of modern field use with marks and some light scratches as well as light silvering on metal surfaces. There are some light scratches and added oil on stocks. Mechanically fine. Case is fine. MGM 108 2,000 - 3,500
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1231 - (C) RARE PARKER VHE 28 GAUGE SKEET SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Model: VHE Skeet Serial No. 241636 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .550 (R) .551 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .023 (R) .023 Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Choke: (L) .003 (Skeet) (R) .010(Skeet) Weight: 6lbs 4oz Gauge: 28 Gauge Made in Ilion and one of the last 750 guns produced, this rare Parker 28 gauge has both condition and in a great configuration - a 28” barreled “00” frame skeet gun! This skeet configured gun has a straight grip buttstock of flame grained American Walnut (typically nice wood we see on late Remington produced guns!) checkered in two point pattern through the wrist which terminates in a “No-Shoc” brand pad and has a nickel shield near the toe which is unengraved. The 28” Vulcan Steel barrels, without rib markings, and twin ivory beads are marked with serial number on barrel flats, and marked “Skeet In / Skeet Out”. The left lug is marked “V Grade 28ga / 2-7/8” shells” and rear lug marked “00”. Flats also show Remington production codes of “BK” indicating DOM of January 1941. Bottom rib with proper reinforced barrel lug. The beavertail forend is checkered in 3 point pattern with Deeley release and has proper reinforcement screw at muzzle end. The frame is engraved in typical VH Grade pattern with zig-zag border pattern and engraved “Parker” on bottom of frame. Original “Parker” Single Selective Trigger. CONDITION: Excellent as partially restored. Barrels retain about 85% of what appears to be original blue with light areas of thinning at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of an older restored finish with only very minor impressions. Pad is
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just beginning to mushroom at heel. Action retains about 40%+ nice case colors, mostly on sides and near base of trigger plate, toned elsewhere. There are a couple of bumps on the bottom of the action where it is engraved “Parker” that do not detract from the gun in any way but worth noting. Trigger guard retains about 1/2 of its original blue - toned at grip but stronger on bow and at back of long tang. Bores are bright and shiny with some leading from recent use. Mechanics are crisp. These 28 gauge skeet guns don’t come around every day and this gun is particularly rare with the 28” barrels! 15,000 - 25,000
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1232 - (C) RARE PARKER “AH” TARGET SHOTGUN WITH UNUSUAL ENGRAVING, SOLD BY ARTHUR DUBRAY, WITH FACTORY LETTER- 1 OF 6 MADE WITH TITANIC STEEL BARRELS. Manufacturer: Parker Model: SxS AH Serial No. 99433 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .732 (R) .732 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .025 (R) .027 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .038 - Full (R) .030 - Mod Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. Gauge: 12 According to Parker research letter, this fine gun was ordered in 1900 for Franklin Stearns of Richmond, Virginia. It was shipped in January 1901. It features 32” Titanic barrels, half pistol grip, full comb, Silver pad, and no safety. Forend was to be checkered all over and the “shield” was to be engraved “F S”. Chokes were full and full with length of pull of 14-1/2”, drop at comb 1-3/8”, and drop at heel 2-1/4”. It remains with all these specification today, except right barrel has modified choke. All correct markings and numbers are on barrels and water table. No. 2 frame is engraved with 90% coverage scroll surrounding unusual and attractive pattern of foliage and blossoms, all within geometric borders. Action is filed with well shaped beads around fences and chevron on top lever. Stock with typical “A” grade checkering and drop points is of very nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut. Gold oval on ball of grip is engraved “F. S”. Pad has been renewed at a later date with remnants of widow’s peak from original still in place. CONDITION: Fine, as lightly factory refinished. Barrels retain 80% of an old factory quality re-black with numerous light marks. Action retains 80% of a factory re-color, engraving remains clear. Stock retain most of an old oil refinish over
what is possibly original finish with numerous light scratches. Drop points show some wear. Checkering is somewhat worn but shows no evidence of restoration or being recut. Bores are fine, with a few scattered pits and one or two light dents, mostly in left barrel. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Matches ledger except for notation of capped pistol grip stock. This gun was featured in the Winter 2014 Double Gun Journal article, “A Grand Prize for Featherweight” that tells of Mr. Stearns shooting this Parker at the legendary 1901 Grand American Handicap Tournaments (live birds and targets) both held at Interstate Park in Queens, New York. This gun was featured in “The Parker Story” indicates that only six of the 306 “AH” hammerless guns were produced with Titanic steel barrels, only two of which were 32” in length. A grand old Parker from the halcyon days of competitive live bird shooting in America. MGM27. 10,000 - 15,000
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1233 - (C) EXTREMELY FINE PARKER PHE 10 GAUGE WITH STEEL BARRELS. Manufacturer: Parker Model: PHE Serial No. 215308 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: Approx. 2-7/8” Length of Pull: 14-1/8” over mushroomed pad Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .033 (R) .038 Chamber: 2-7/8” Choke: Mod / Full? Weight: 9lbs 5oz Gauge: 10 Bore Made in 1925, this is one of 63 guns made in this rare configuration. Made on a #3 frame, this gun remains in incredible original condition! It has double triggers, auto-ejectors, and non-auto safety. Splinter forend with engraved Deeley release and steel tip is checkered in diamond pattern. Capped pistol grip buttstock is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist with nickel shield near toe and terminates in a mushroomed and deteriorated Silvers type pad (what’s left of it, anyway!). The case colored action is engraved in typical P Grade pattern with light scroll and marked “Parker Bros.” on sides. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, perhaps the finest of this type and model this cataloger has examined. Barrels retain 95-97% of their original blued finish with only light handling marks, and a some scratches from safe wear out towards the muzzle. Stocks are sound and retain more than 95% of their original finish with minor handling marks. Action retains nearly all of its bold original case colors throughout. Trigger guard retains about 75% original blue, having flaked at grip, but nice and bright on bow. The action is tight, bores are bright and shiny, and mechanics are crisp. Breech face shows almost no shell markings as this gun was likely test fired only. As mentioned above, this is easily one of the nicest all original PHE 10 gauge guns this cataloger has seen and it would be virtually impossible to improve upon in a lifetime of collecting. 5,500 - 9,500
1234 - (C) BEHEMOTH PARKER 8 GAUGE UPGRADE WITH EXTENSIVE GOLD INLAY AND 38” BARRELS - LIKELY BY WALTER KOLOUCH. Manufacturer: Parker Model: Upgrade Serial No. 156765 Barrel Length: 38” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: 3 - 1/2” Weight: 12lbs 8oz Gauge: 8 Bore Made on a #6 frame in 1911, this gigantic 8 gauge has been given wonderful embellishment and is an absolute show stopper of a gun. It was originally built as a 38” twist barreled P Grade. Today, the barrels have been blued and still have the original rib legend present. The breech end of the barrels have a 3” wedge of scroll engraving with gold barrel bands. The original unstruck barrel weight was an astounding 8lbs 12oz! The custom large splinter forend with engraved Deeley release is checkered in a three point pattern. The custom straight grip buttstock is checkered in a three point pattern through the wrist, and is lightly carved in scroll and wave pattern behind the action, with tear drops and terminates with a checkered butt. The French greyed large sized action is near full coverage engraved in shaded scroll engraving with two large gold geese on left side coming in to marsh, a large gold inlaid hunter and his dog cleaning ducks on the bottom of the trigger plate, and two large ducks on right in woods and marsh scene. The breech balls are deeply chiseled in scroll pattern with shading. The blued top lever is near fully engraved as is the top tang. The long tang trigger guard with gold line accents at bow and serial number in gold at tang is also nicely scroll engraved. The quality of the workmanship is quite nice, and we attribute it to Walter Kolouch as there is a small “W.K.” noted on the top tang. CONDITION: Excellent as customized. Barrels retain nearly all of their custom blued finish with some small old pits found under the forearm, and a small area of the rib matting having been cleaned up and re-engraved before bluing. Bores are bright and shiny. Action retains nearly all of its custom gray finish with top lever, trigger guard, and some screw heads having been blued. Stocks retain nearly all of their custom finishes. Mechanics are fine, though there is a hint of looseness in the hinge when assembled. This really is a cool upgrade by a very talented engraver who is well known in the Parker world. The gun turns heads at every show we have taken it to and will fit in to any high art gun collection! 5,000 - 8,000 190
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1235 - (C) MIGHTY 32” STEEL BARRELED PARKER “BHE” 10 GAUGE UPGRADED FROM “PHE”, LIKELY BY DELGREGO AND RUNGE. Manufacturer: Parker Model: BHE Serial No. 217960 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .040 (R) .045 Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Choke: Mod / Full? Weight: 9lbs 11oz Gauge: 10 Bore
1236 - (C) NICELY RESTORED PARKER CHE SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP. Manufacturer: Parker Model: SxS CHE Serial No. 150583 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .731 (R) .732 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .034 (R) .033 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .038 (Extra Full) (R) .038 (Extra Full) Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
Made in 1926 and originally starting life as a Parker PHE 10 gauge with 32” Parker Steel barrels, this gun has been expertly upgraded, most likely by Lawrence Delgrego and Robert Runge. The matted rib is now marked “ACME” Steel and has a white front bead. Made on a #3 frame with a 5lb 3oz unstruck barrel weight, the barrel flats have also been stamped with a “5” during the upgrade. Double checkered triggers, auto-ejectors, and non-auto safety. The custom Delgrego made flame grained capped pistol grip buttstock is checkered in a very nice BHE grade pattern with checkered sidepanels and fluer-de-lis behind action. Border engraved gold oval near toe, and the butt terminates in a beautifully scroll engraved and blued skeleton buttplate. The splinter forend is near fully checkered with engraved Deeley release and engraved steel tip. The action is beautifully engraved in Runge style upgrade of a BHE pattern with flying ducks on right, single goose on left, and upland scene of two setters on trigger plate, all surrounded by well executed Runge type scroll engraving and marked “Parker Bros.” on sides. CONDITION: Extremely fine as custom finished. Barrels retain nearly all of their custom blued finish. Stocks retain nearly all of their custom finish with only minor handling marks and one light surface scratch on left side of butt in the finish which would remedy easily. The action retains about all of its Delgrego style cyanide case colors. Bores are brilliant and shiny, mechanics are crisp. This is an gorgeous gun and finding a true steel barreled 10 gauge BHE would be virtually impossible. 4,500 - 7,500
(1909) 32” barrels are marked with Parker Brothers name and Meriden address, along with “ACME STEEL” on standard, concave, matted rib. All correct markings are on barrel flats and lumps. Case hardened number 2 size action with non-automatic safety and double triggers is engraved in typical “C” style. This engraving consists of 80% coverage scroll within geometric borders with oval vignettes of dogs on sides; pointing pointer on left, and alert setter on right. “PARKER BROS” is in riband at rear of each side. A group of five ducks fly across trigger plate. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4” over open sided Hawkins pad. Stock features typical lozenge shaped drop points, semi fancy border checkering that wraps over top of grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Splinter forend with new wood has usual shaped steel tip and Deeley type release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Gun matches specs in Parker ledger. 410 12 gauge “C” grade hammerless guns were made with Acme barrels, 93 were 32” long. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a good quality rust re-blue. Action retains 80% of a correctly colored re-hardening, engraving just a touch soft. Buttstock nicely refinished and checkering very cleanly re-cut. Forend with new wood matches well. Bores are excellent, with a few scratches. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger pulls are very light. MGM 143. 4,000 - 6,000
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1237 - (C) HIGH CONDITION 20 GAUGE PARKER “GHE” SINGLE TRIGGER STRAIGHT GRIP SKEET GUN WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND. Manufacturer: Parker Model: SXS GH Serial No. 237474 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .616 (R) .619 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .022 (R) .022 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .013 (Skeet) (R) .015 (Skeet) Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore
1238 - (C) SCARCE ONE-HALF FRAME, 12 GAUGE, PARKER MODEL DHE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Model: SXS DHE Serial No. 242208 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .729 (R) .728 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .014 - Mod (R) .000 - Cyl Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
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(1935 Remington Era) This high condition gun has 26” barrels marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN CT. U. S. A. PARKER SPEC.STEEL” on slightly raised concave rib. All correct markings including skeet chokes and Parker overload proofs are on barrel flats and lumps. Remington repair code “CH3” (April 1938) is also present. Case hardened number 0 action features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with sprays of scroll within geometric borders surrounding vignettes of game birds on sides; ducks on left and quail on right. A pair of pheasant are in circular vignette on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action in usual late style. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Gun matches specs as set forth in the Parker ledger, including single trigger and large forend. Relatively plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13 - 7/8” over Hawkins pad. Widely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip, and a German silver shield is on toe line. Long beavertail ejector forend has correct reinforcing bolt and usual Deeley type release. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be little used since factory work done in 1938. It appears that this work included re-blacking barrels and possible refinishing of stock. Barrels retain nearly all of a factory quality re-black. Action retains approximately 80% original case hardening color, silvered on fences and beads, and on bottom, from normal hand wear. Trigger guard has been re-blued and retains nearly all of that blue. There is some rust spotting at front of bow. Stocks retain essentially all of what appears to be their original factory finish, or possible refinish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Mechanically excellent. This is a really nice little Parker. MGM144. 4,000 - 5,000
There are over 70 Parker 1/2 frame guns known by an interested person, who has been logging them, this gun is included in the list. It is a late Remington era Parker with 28” barrels, all correct markings are on barrel flats and water table including Remington date code “DK” (September 1941), as well as chokes “mod” and “full”. Slim 1/2 frame has Ilion markings along with grade and serial number on water table. Action also features automatic safety and nickel plated double triggers. It is engraved in late Parker “D” style with varying sized scroll framing dogs on sides; setter on left, pointer on right; and “PARKER” on bottom. Trigger plate is engraved with trio of pheasant. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and serial number on tang. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut “Parker Ilion” capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt. Stock also features checkered side panels, lozenge shaped drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with typical latch, is only marked with serial number on iron. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain approximately 90% of an older re-blue with some subsequent marks, most notably a 3” long scuff on side of right barrel 4” from breech end. Action retains approximately 30% original case hardening color, strong where protected, the balance a hand worn pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of a complete refinish/ restoration by Larry DelGrego with a few subsequent fairly deep scratches. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Gun is housed in tan leather case lined in green felt. This fine Parker measures and handles very well. MGM158. 3,000 - 5,000
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1239 - (C) PARKER DH GRADE 12 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Model: SxS DH Grade Serial No. 116994 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Weight: 8lbs 8oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
1240 - (C) PARKER GH GRADE 12 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Model: SxS GH Grade Serial No. 125573 Barrel Length: 29 - 7/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
Made in 1903, this No. 2 frame gun has 30” Damascus barrels. It was built with a splinter, double triggers, extractors, and non-auto safety. Top rib with normal barrel legend and unstruck barrel weight of “4lbs 110z” stamped on barrel flats. The splinter forend is checkered in standard DH grade pattern with engraved Deeley release and steel tip. The replacement straight grip buttstock is checkered in standard DH grade pattern with three point checkering through the wrist, tear drops behind action and terminates in a black ventilated “White Lined” pad which is beginning to harden. Action is engraved in standard DH grade pattern. CONDITION: Very good as partially restored. Barrels retain about 85% original contract Damascus pattern with areas of thinning but nice and bold throughout. Forearm is missing a small splinter on right side near muzzle but is otherwise sound and retains nearly all of a restored finish. Buttstock, a replacement as noted above, retains nearly all of its custom finish. Receiver has retain about 30% original color. Action is very slightly loose on the hinge, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bores are very good. 1,250 - 1,750
Made in 1904 on a No. 2 frame, this GH grade 12 gauge has 29-7/8” Damascus barrels with standard rib legend. The gun was built with double triggers, extractors, non-auto safety. The splinter forend is checkered in standard GH Grade pattern with engraved Deeley release and steel tip. The capped pistol grip buttstock is checkered in three point pattern through the wrist with unengraved nickel shield near toe and terminates in a Parker Bros. dog’s head buttplate. The action is engraved in standard GH grade pattern. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain about 60% of their original pattern. Stocks retain about 80% of what appears to be an old refinish with some finish added for preservation over subsequent bumps and scratches, stock head is pinned on right side. Action retains about one-third of its original case color. Bores are good, mechanics are fine. 1,000 - 1,500
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1241 - (C) FAIRLY CLEAN ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER BROS “DH” GRADE SHOTGUN (1904). Manufacturer: Parker Bros Model: SXS DH Grade Serial No. 127981 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 11/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 15” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .733 (R) .733 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .022 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) .041 - Full (R) .041 Full Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz. Gauge: 12
1242 - (C) PARKER BROS. GH GRADE SIDE BY SIDE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Bros. Model: GH Grade Serial No. 109630 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (R) .730 (L) .733 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (R) .024 (L) .035 Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. Gauge: 12
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Damascus barrels, with all correct markings on matted rib as well as barrel flats and lump, are 32” long. Case hardened, two frame, with automatic safety and nickel plated double triggers is engraved in typical “D” style with 80% coverage scroll within scroll and geometric borders surrounding scenes of dogs; pointer on left, and setter on right. Trigger plate is engraved with scene of four flying fowl. “PARKER BROS” is in rib and on each side of action. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Nicely fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 15” over old, most likely original, Silver pad. Stock has typical checkering and drop points, as well as a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend with shaped steel tip, has usual Parker Deeley type release. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain over 90% wonderful Damascus pattern. Action retains 40-50% original color, silvering and browning on wear points and bottom. Stocks retain over 80% of their original finish with numerous light scratches and marks. Checkering is lightly worn. Rubber is crazed and hardened on pad. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. MGM 24. 2,500 - 4,500
Built on a 1-1/2 Frame, this GH Grade Parker has 28” Damascus barrels with usual rib markings and an unstruck barrel weight of 3 lbs 10 oz. The action is engraved in typical GH pattern with birds in oval on sides surrounded by light scroll and birds in circle on trigger plate also surrounded by light scroll. The capped pistol grip buttstock is checkered in a three point pattern through the wrist with a silver shield near the toe and terminates with a Parker Bros. dog’s head buttplate. The gun has double triggers, extractors, and auto safety. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain about 85% original bold Damascus pattern. The action retains about 20-30% original case colors. Stocks retain some of their original varnish with some added for preservation, checkering lightly thinned. Bores are very good with beginning orange peel. Overall, a nice sporting Parker. JSL 900 - 1,400
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1243 - (C) INCREDIBLY RARE (1 OF 8 MADE) PARKER DH 8GA WITH 36” TITANIC STEEL BARRELS IN FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION. Manufacturer: Parker Bros. Model: SxS Serial No. 156911 Barrel Length: 36” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 15/16” Drop at Heel: 4 - 1/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .055 (R) .055 Chamber: 3 - 1/2” (Original) Choke: (L) Full (R) Full Weight: 13 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 8 Bore One of the great elusive rarities of Parker collecting is a fine steel barreled 8 gauge gun. Made in 1911, this magnificent 8 gauge made on a beastly No. 6 frame has an unstrock barrel weight stamped on the barrel flats of 8 lbs 14 oz. The 36” barrels with full length matted top rib and steel front bead have usual rib address markings. The gun was made with nickel plated double triggers, extractors, splinter forend, and non-auto safety. The splinter forend is checkered in typical DH grade pattern with engraved Deeley release and steel tip. The large action is engraved in typical “D” grade pattern with Pointer on left, Setter on right and four geese on bottom all surrounded by well cut scroll engraved. The capped pistol grip buttstock is checkered in standard D grade pattern with tear drops behind action, silver oval near toe and terminates in the original Silvers type pad which is deteriorating but looks great. CONDITION: Outstanding overall. This is easily one of the nicest steel barreled 8 gauge Parkers this cataloger has examined having been involved with Parker shotguns for more than 30 years! The barrels retain nearly all of an older restored blue
finish, having been restored after the forend lug came loose, and has started to detach again (likely due to size, not use). Bores are brilliant and shiny. Stocks are original and retain nearly all of their original finish with minor light handling marks. On the left side of the butt at the grip area there are two wood knots that can be seen, and one on right near cheek area, but stocks are sound and in great original condition for this type of gun. Action retains a great deal of its original case color- perhaps more than 80% though difficult to discern as the action has turned a mild brownish color with plenty of rainbow color visible on most parts and breech face appears to only show a very light shell ring. The pad has hardened and mushroomed but is totally original. Top lever still far right of center. Just a fabulous big bore Parker that would be the centerpiece of any American big bore gun collection. If you have wanted a great big bore steel barreled Parker, do not pass this gun up! 20,000 - 30,000
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1244 - (C) VERY NICE ORIGINAL 16 GAUGE PARKER BROS DHE GRADE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Bros. Model: SxS DHE Serial No. 179044 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/16” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .665 (R) .667 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .024 (R) .022 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .026 - Mod (R) .008 - Imp Cyl Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. Gauge: 16 Made in 1917 per factory letter, this gun has 28” Titanic barrels are marked with Parker Brothers Meriden address and Titanic steel on standard matted rib. All correct markings are on water table and lumps, including frame size “1”. Case hardened action with correct markings on water table features automatic safety and nickel plated double triggers. Action is engraved in standard “DH” Grade style with 80% coverage varying sized scroll, with some scroll and geometric borders surrounding oval vignettes of dogs on sides; pointer on left, setter on right. “PARKER BROS” is on band behind dog scenes. A group of four pheasant are on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Lightly marbled European walnut with Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16” over skeleton buttplate. Usual drop points and point pattern checkering are at grip, and a silver oval at toe line is engraved “JAJ”. Matching splinter ejector forend with usual release and forend tip has ejector patent date on iron. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrels retain approximately 85% original blue thinned on sides from normal hand wear. Action retains 30-40% nice original case color, quite strong where protected. Trigger guard retains about 15% original blue, considerably flaked on bow. Stocks retain most of their original varnish finish, checkering has darkened nicely. Bores are very fine, mostly bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Screw slots are nice and crisp as expected on a nice untouched and well cared for gun. Gun is accompanied by a tan canvas case with leather corners, lined in green felt, in good condition and the case is period to the gun. Really a nice DHE 16ga in overall very fine original condition. MGM156. 6,500 - 9,500
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1245 - (C) PARKER BROS. “CHE” SHOTGUN WITH UNUSUAL ENGRAVING PATTERN AND STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK. Manufacturer: Parker Bros. Model: SXS CHE Serial No. 121143 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .732 (R) .731 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .025 (Modified) (R) .010 (Improved Cylinder) Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
1246 - (C) HISTORIC SPECIAL ORDER PARKER CHE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY DOCUMENTATION. Manufacturer: Parker Bros. Model: CHE Serial No. 147187 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Cylinder / Modified Weight: 7lb 4oz Gauge: 12 Bore
(1903) 30” barrels with standard concave matted rib are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN, CONN. TITANIC STEEL” on rib. All correct markings are found on barrel flats and lumps. Case hardened 1 - 1/2 size action features non-automatic safety and nickel plated double triggers. Action is engraved in unusual “C” style where dogs are usually found on the sides of the action, there are large ribands engraved “PARKER BROS” that terminate in large scrolls. There are small circular vignettes toward rear with a pointing pointer on left and alert setter on right. Trigger plate is engraved with a portrait of a woodcock. (This cataloger has not seen this pattern of engraving before, and this was most likely special ordered. Factory letter might confirm.) Nicely marbled and attractively fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4” over skeleton buttplate. Stock features usual lozenge shaped drop points and semi fancy wraparound pattern, along with a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend is near fully checkered and patent date is on Deeley type release, and ejector date is on iron. Specs match those listed in Parker ledger. 379 12 gauge “CH” grade hammerless guns were made, with Titanic steel barrels, 269 were 30” barrels. CONDITION: Good to fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain about 70% of an old re-black over some scattered, fairly deep, pitting. Action is cleaned to coin finish with some remaining case color where protected, by trigger guard bow and top lever. Stocks retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their original finish with numerous marks and dings, worn through on high edges. Checkering somewhat worn and dark. Bores appear to be excellent, but are dirty, with a few very minor pings evident. Action is a bit loose. Barrels are slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. An unusual and handsome old Parker. MGM142. 4,500 - 7,500
New York Fire Department related Parker Brothers CHE, 12 gauge. 2-3/4” chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 28” barrels are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME STEEL” on matted game rib. Barrel flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings along with Parker Overload proofs. Action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and nickel-plated single selective Parker trigger. Action is engraved in “C” style with near full coverage scroll within geometric borders surrounding single dogs on sides. “PARKER BROS” is behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has vignette of a duck flying over a marsh. Nicely figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over skeleton buttplate. Stock is finished in “C” fashion with side panels, drop points, and fancy pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and patent date on iron. 28 inch barrel with chokes measuring cylinder and modified with 14-1/4 length of pull and Cast: neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. Gun matches PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ORDER BOOK and Parker Gun Collectors letter dated Feb 22 2018. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating gun was completed in 1912, and confirming specifications as well as indicating shipped to Charles Parker of Warren Street, New York. and returned to factory in 1915 for engraving on shield and the addition of an additional gold shield. Not mentioned is the presentation inscription on the shield. “PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN JOHN KELLY BY THE OFFICERS OF THE MARINE DIVISION UPON COMPLETING TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMENT”. CONDITION: Very good, barrels retain 30% blue finish with balance turning patina with age and use. Receiver is silvered out with slight discoloration in protected areas. Engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain over generous amounts what appears to be original varnish, perhaps with a bit of oil rubbed in as maintenance, with some light marks and typical bruises. Checkering is beginning to darken and is rather worn on forearm. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. A very honest high grade Parker, All “C” grade Parkers are fairly scarce, with about 1700 hammerless guns being made, A brief historical search found that Captain John Kelly was awarded numerous medals for valor and was obviously very well thought of by his men. This gun cost a staggering $131.00 in 1912, at a time when a Private in the US Army was paid approximately $20.00 per month. 3,500 - 5,500
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1247 - (M) PARKER BROS. PH GRADE 12 BORE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Bros. Model: P Grade Serial No. 163179 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .732 (R) .731 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (Both) .036 Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore Made in 1913 on a No. 2 frame, this gun has remained in nice original condition. Built with 30” Twist barrels. The gun has double triggers, extractors, and auto-safety. Top rib with usual rib legend and twin ivory beads. Splinter forend is checkered in standard PH Grade pattern with engraved Deeley release and steel tip. The capped pistol grip buttstock is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist with nickel shield near toe and terminates in a hardened Silvers type pad. The case colored action is engraved in typical PH pattern with light scroll and engraved “Parker Bros.” on sides. Housed in a modern green canvas and maroon leather case with green felt interior. CONDITION: Excellent as lightly field used. Appears totally original. Barrels retain about 97% of their bold twist pattern. Action retains 40% plus original case color, some of which appears to have been cleaned off at one time, not worn. Forend retains most of its original finish with some finish added for preservation, checkering beginning to thin with scattered light marks. Trigger guard retains 65% original blue, flaked at tang, brighter on bow. Buttstock is excellent with what appears to be original finish and some minor handling marks. Breech ends of barrels still show some original file marks, but bores do show some pitting ahead of chambers. Mechanics are fine. Case is excellent. A nice Parker ready for much more time in the field for generations to come! 2,500 - 4,500
1248 - (C) SCARCE AND LATE PARKER BROS. PHE 16 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Bros. Model: SXS PHE Serial No. 216130 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 14” over crushed pad Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .662 (R) .666 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .021 (R) .013 (along top rib) Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .927 (Improved Modified) (R) .012 (Light Modified) Weight: 6lbs 11oz Gauge: 16 Bore
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Made in 1926 with Parker “Special Steel” barrels, this gun appears all original and field used. Made on a #1 frame with unstruck barrel weight of 3lbs 3oz. The barrels have a full length matted top rib with steel front bead. Gun features double triggers, auto ejectors, and auto safety. The capped pistol gripped buttstock is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist and terminates in a hardened Jostam brand pad. The splinter forend with Deeley release is checkered in two point diamond pattern with steel tip. Action is engraved in typical PHE pattern with light scroll engraving and wave pattern around edges. CONDITION: Very good, as found. Barrels retain about 80% original blue with some light handling marks and hunting scratches. Splinter forend with numerous hunting mars, none of which are significant, and minor scratching retain about 70% of its original finish, with some finish added over scratches, particularly on left side, checkering lightly thinned. Action retains about 45% of its original case colors, quite nice on sides, toned on bottom. Buttstock retains about 75% of its original finish with thinning and spotting towards pad and in need of some finish for touch up, and there is a nickel sized stain on the left side of the stock towards butt under the finish in need of fixing as well. Trigger guard retains about 1/4 of its original blue. Screw slots are still relatively tight and the gun is overall as found. Bores are bright and shiny with a couple of light pings towards muzzles noted. Mechanics are fine. With some very minor restorative efforts, this would be a killer (and scarce!) little Parker suitable for any day in the field or the gun room! 2,500 - 3,500
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1249 - (C) INTERESTING PARKER BROS. MODEL GH SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH PRESENTATION PLAQUE IN STOCK. Manufacturer: Parker Bros. Model: GH Serial No. 215423 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 3” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (Both) .733 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) .026 (R) .015 Weight: 7 lbs Gauge: 12 Bore
1250 - (C) FINE PARKER BROS. PHE GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Bros. Model: PH Serial No. 98862 Barrel Length: 26 - 1/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 13/16” Drop at Heel: 3 - 1/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (Both) .729 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .030 (R) .024 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (Both) .000 Weight: 6lbs 14oz Gauge: 12 Bore
Made in 1926 this GH Grade is an interesting gun with a presentation plaque in the right side of the stock. Built on a 1-1/2 frame, the gun has 28 inch Parker Special Steel matted concave rib with small brass front bead. The gun was built with double triggers, extractors, and auto-safety. Splinter forend is checkered in standard pattern with Deeley release. The gun is engraved in standard G grade pattern with pheasants, ducks, and small bursts of floral scroll. Capped pistol grip buttstock with Parker Brothers hard rubber grip cap, blank initial shield near toe, and terminates in a replacement Parker Bros. dogs head buttplate. The right side of the buttstock has an inset silver plaque inscribed “RUSSELL WALDO ANDERSON-FROMCHURCHILLS LANDING COMMUNITY-FOR RESCUE FROMDROWNING-OF-RODERICK HEMAN McGEEAUGUST-9-1926”. CONDITION: Very good as partially refinished. Buttstock and forearm have been restored and retain most of that finish. Barrels and trigger guard have been reblued long ago and have started to tone. Displaying mild surface pitting throughout under the blue, light handling marks, and traces of edge wear at the breech. The receiver has a cleaned silver-gray patina with no original color remaining. The refinished wood is very good with minor handling marks, well-defined checkering, and some small dings. The buttplate is a replacement and the widow’s peak on top is a replace piece of what appears to be gutta percha. Bores are good with some minor orange peel. An interesting Parker which should be further researched! 1,250 - 1,750
Made in 1900, this early PHE still remains in very nice original condition. Made with 26” Twist steel barrels with matted rib and usual rib address and steel front bead. Barrel flats with serial number and unstruck barrel weight 3lbs 8oz and lug with 1-1/2 Frame size marking. Double triggers, auto-ejectors. Made with splinter forend which is checkered in diamond pattern with Deeley release and steel tip. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point pattern through the wrist with nickel shield near toe and terminates with modern black “Hawkins” brand pad. The case hardened action is engraved in typical PH pattern with “Parker Bros.” on sides. CONDITION: Excellent as field used. Barrels retain nearly all of their bold original twist pattern and are quite striking. The action retains more than 50% nice light original case color, particularly bold on trigger plate. Trigger guard with about 20% original blue on bow, toned at tang. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish with scattered minor bumps. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. Barrels do have keels at muzzle but may have been nipped. These 26” 12 gauge Parkers are a hoot to use in the field and this gun would improve dramatically with the addition of a proper Silver’s type pad. 600 - 1,000
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1251 - (C) PARKER BROTHERS 12 GAUGE GHE GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: GHE Serial No. 236791 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 14” Internal Bore Diameter: .730 (both barrels) Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .035 (R) .032 Weight: 7lbs 2oz Gauge: 12
1252 - (C) BEASTLY R.B. RODDA & CO. 4 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: R.B. Rodda & Co. Model: SxS Serial No. 22724 Barrel Length: 38” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Weight: 14 lbs 6 oz. Gauge: 4 Bore
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Made on a 1-1/2 frame with 28” Parker Special Steel barrels, this gun has a full length matted top rib with usual barrel markings and steel front bead. Built with double triggers, auto-ejectors, and auto-safety. Double triggers, splinter forend. The gun is engraved in typical late GHE grade pattern with quail on right, pheasants on bottom, and ducks on left surrounded by light scroll engraving. Bottom of action engraved “Parker” as typically seen on Remington era guns. The gun has a capped pistol grip buttstock that is checkered in a two point pattern through the wrist and terminates with the original Parker Brothers dog’s head buttplate and has a nickel shield near the toe. CONDITION: Very good. Action retains a trace or two of original case color but may have been lightly cleaned long ago. The stocks are sound with scattered handling marks and light scratches and retain most of what appears to be their original finish, checkering is still fine. Barrels retain about 85% original blue finish with scattered light scratches and handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny, mechanics are good. 2,250 - 3,500
This gigantic back action lock hammer gun is monstrous! It was built with a Jones Underlever rotary opener which is itself nicely scroll engraved at the knob. Splinter forend with wedge fastener is nearly full coverage checkered in point pattern with border engraved steel tip. The 38” Laminated barrels are marked with proofs on bottoms and also stamped “Not for Ball”. The action is lightly border engraved and locks are engraved “R.B. Rodda & Co”. Gun was made with double triggers, extractors, and no safety. Top rib marked with makers name and address which is partially obliterated. Large straight grip buttstock is checkered in point pattern through the wrist with long trigger guard tang and silver oval near toe and terminates with a decaying Silvers type recoil pad that appears to be of the period and possibly original to the gun. CONDITION: Very good showing moderate to heavy usage. The barrels retain about 30% of their original pattern. Bores with some pitting, particularly ahead of chambers. Forend is very good with handling marks and one older mark near wedge which was rather deep. Action has turned mostly a brown-grey tone with no original finish remaining. Buttstock appears sound with hunting marks, and some wear to checkering. Pad is crystallized, mushrooming, and deteriorating. Mechanics are fine. This is one impressive big bore, most of which are in poor condition and restored while this one appears mostly original and as found. 2,000 - 3,500
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1253 - (M) BEAUTIFUL LITTLE 28 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, DOUBLE TRIGGER PIOTTI MONACO SPECIAL GAME GUN WITH EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE SCROLL AND GAME SCENES AND DEEP RELIEF CARVED FENCES BY MARIO TERZI WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Piotti Model: SxS Monaco Special Serial No. 9442 Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” Cast slightly on Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .553 (R) .552 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .015 - Mod (R) .007 - IC Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. Gauge: 28 Bore (1997) This wonderful, specially ordered and engraved quail or woodcock gun, has 27” chopper lump barrels fitted with narrow, slightly raised, matted game rib. Front bead is a small diamond set into a tube held by a gold base. Makers name does not appear on barrels. There are thin gold bands around breech ends. Barrel flats are stamped with 1997 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers, along with engraved serial number and stamped Piotti logo. Importers name and address (BSA Millbrook, NY) is also engraved. Small sized coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (“S” inlaid in gold), arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with full coverage exceptionally well executed and cleanly cut swags and swirls of floral accented acanthus in a background of minuscule shaded scroll. Edges of lockplates are geometrically engraved. This very attractive treatment surrounds minutely detailed Bulino game scenes; walking grouse on left lockplate, standing woodcock in marshland on right, and calling red grouse on bottom of action. “FLLI PIOTI” is in swag on each lockplate. Fences are deeply relief carved with roses and other blooms with some foliage. Scroll and rose treatment continues onto top lever and single beaded trigger guard bow, as well as tang, which is also engraved with serial number. This truly excellent work is by the very highly regarded Mario Terzi whose signature is on trigger plate. Profusely dark marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over skip line checkered wood butt. Very well cut, closely spaced point pattern checkering is on diamond hand. The individual gold letters “R C L” are inlet on toe line. Matching small beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Gun is housed in tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, and has leather trimmed green canvas outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Piotti label in lid. Bottom compartment is semi French fitted for action and barrels as well as a pair of gold plated snap caps and round nickel plated oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with evidence of only extremely light field use and minimal shooting, with only a very few light handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal surfaces and slight chatter on bottoms of barrels from contact with forend. There is a tiny bit of oxidation on right side of rib about 9” from breech end, and a rub in rib matting about 6” back from muzzles. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which shows light wear. Interior is also excellent. Current retail of a Piotti Monaco No. 3 which should correspond to this particular gun, is over $60,000.00 without accounting for this superb masterpiece engraving. Plain and simple, this is a great little gun. MGM 19. 20,000 - 35,000
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1254 - (C) NICELY RECONDITIONED “GOLDEN AGE” 20 GAUGE PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Purdey Model: SXS Serial No. 25558 Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” cast 1/4 off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .617 (R) .617 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .025 (R) .024 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .025 (Modified) (R) .005 (Improved Cylinder) Weight: 5 lbs 11 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore (ca 1938) 27” chopper lump barrels are engraved with Purdey’s famous South Audley Street London address on deeply swamped narrow game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2 - 1/2” chambers. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with serial numbers and barrel makers initials “WH (Bill Hill). Tube numbers “63767” and “63768” are on loop. Case hardened Beesley patent self opening sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger which appears to be a Boss three pull type. Ejectors are of later pattern without cross bar. Action is engraved with near full coverage classic Purdey house style rose and scroll which in this case is very nicely cut and shaded. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate and on bottom of action over “London” and “England”. Small bow trigger guard is engraved with usual open scroll, serial number is on tang. Striking intricately marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 5/8” over checkered wood butt. Stock is of traditional style with well shaped drop points and point pattern checkering at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release and actioners initials “MT” (Maurice Timbers) are on iron. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Barrels retain nearly all of a good quality but somewhat brown re-blue. Action retains approximately 80% what appears to be original case
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hardening color, engraving still sharp. Lockplates retain over 90% of their color. Top lever and trigger guard retain essentially all of their newer blue. Newly made stocks retain essentially all of their original hand rubbed oil finish, checkering still light in color. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger appears to work well. MGM207. 25,000 - 35,000
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1255 - (M) S. LUCCHINI SELF-COCKING EJECTOR DOUBLE HAMMER SHOTGUN WITH CASE, RETAILED BY NEW ENGLAND ARMS CO. Manufacturer: S. Lucchini Model: SXS Self Cocking Double Hammer Gun Serial No. 60894 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 15 -1/8” Neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .724 (R) .725 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .032 (R) .022 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .033 (Full) (R) .019 (Modified) Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore This good quality, attractive Italian hammer gun has 28” chopper lump barrels fitted with slightly raised matted concave rib. Tops of barrels are engraved with gauge, chamber, and length on right, and “New England Arms Co” on left. Barrel flats are stamped with 1974 Italian nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4” chambers and with Lucchini logo. Coin finished top lever self-cocking sidelock hammer action features non-automatic safety, vented strikers, and double triggers. Fences are traditionally filed, and action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut small scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “CUSTOM - GUNMAKER” “S. LUCCHINI”. A flush gold inlaid woodcock is on trigger guard bow. Engravers signature, “Tanteglini S”, is on trigger plate. Strikingly marbled and somewhat burl figured flesh toned European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15 - 1/8” over fully checkered wood butt. Closely spaced point pattern checkering is on semi-diamond hand. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Gun is housed in tan leather case with brass corners. A silver embossed black leather Lucchini label is in lid. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth. Bottom compartment is semi
French fitted for gun, barrels, and accessories with only the oil bottle present. CONDITION: Excellent with evidence of considerable but careful field use. Barrels retain 90-95% original blue, thinning from normal hand wear on sides, high edges silvered, and with a few light marks and scratches. Action retains nearly all of its well maintained bright coin finish. Stocks have a few minor marks with slight wear on sharp edges, checkering lightly worn and a bit dark. Bores are excellent, but dirty. Action has a hint of looseness with forend removed, feels tight with forend installed, but is slightly off face. (Will close on .003 slip of paper) Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with some scuffs. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth has a few light rubs. MGM130. 10,000 - 15,000
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1256 - (M) THE MOST IMPORTANT 20TH CENTURY RUSSIAN SHOTGUN EXTANT - A PURDEY TYPE ACTION TULA ARMORY VOSTOCK M-11 MODEL 12 BORE ATTRIBUTED TO NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV WITH INCREDIBLE CASING. Manufacturer: Tula Model: Vostock M-11 Serial No. 5674 Barrel Length: 29 - 3/8” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 13 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (Both) .732 Barrel Wall Thickness: (Both) .036 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (Both) .040 (Full) Weight: 7lbs 13oz Gauge: 12 Easily one of the most identifiable 20th century figures, Nikita Khrushchev needs no introduction to any student of history. Khrushchev served as Chairman of the Council of Ministers from 1958 to 1964 and this gun was built for him as a presentation piece in honor of the beginning of the 21st session of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and is so inscribed, given to him in 1959. The gun itself is a 12 gauge Purdey type action that has been engraved to the absolute highest order. Made with 29-1/2” chopper lump barrels, the gun has a short beavertail forearm with Anson type push button release. Forearm is skip line checkered in 5 point pattern and metal parts are blued and engraved with gold line work accents. The barrels are fitted with a raised matted tapered rib with small steel bead at front. Tops of barrels with gold inlaid Tula Armory logo. Breech ends of barrels are beautifully multi-colored gold inlaid showing wheat stalks and ribband around the barrels. The gun has gold plated double triggers (front trigger articulated), auto-ejectors, and auto-safety and is an assisted opener action. The finely figured straight grip European walnut buttstock with finely cut tear drops behind action is skip line checkered with a beautiful bone inlay near toe with Nikita Khruschchev’s initials carved in and terminates with a skip line checkered butt. The action is incredibly engraved throughout with deep relief scenes exploring vignettes of Russian strength. The left side lock is fully engraved to the highest order showing a hydro power plant at front of lock, war planes in the sky, a large statue perhaps representing the strength of Russian labor, and several missile or grain silos, all surrounded by light gold line work and full sculpturing. The bottom of the action is finely filed and bottom front of action shows a Russian “hammer and sickle” symbol finely inlaid in gold and also has deeply sculpted wheat sheaves and leaves. Front of bottom of action is inlaid in gold which translates to “Proletariat of the world unite”. There is a large gold banner also inscribed “XXI” in honor of the 21st communist
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congress convening. There is also a book engraved with the outline of Lenin, which is perhaps the Communist Manifesto. Towards the bottom of the trigger plate there is another gold inlaid hammer and sickle. Trigger guard with fine gold borders, small gold hammer and sickle, and engraved in wheat sheaf pattern with serial number in gold at long tang. The top of the frame is fully sculptured with wheat, corn, grapes, and other fruits symbolizing the abundance of the Soviet Union. The blued top lever has hammer and sickle carved at thumb point on both sides with silver inlaid dove at center, representing peace. The right lock is fully engraved with corn and wheat towards back of plate, man and woman coming together in center symbolizing unity of the home, with the man holding a hammer, representing his work, and the woman representing the home and Russian agriculture symbolized with farm scene, crop duster in background, and large factory towards center, perhaps representing the Industrialization of Russia. Khruschchev was a smaller man at 5’3” tall and that explains the length of pull as the gun was made to fit him. The gun is housed in an incredible dark grained European walnut casing with fancy brass fixtures on the corners. The top lid has a 21” long x 6-1/2” wide hand engraved view of Red Square. The casing is red felt lined in the interior and adds remarkably to the overall presentation of this exceptional arm. CONDITION: Extremely fine and near mint. This exceptional gun shows very little use and the action retains virtually all of its original case color, only toned at high edge points. Barrels retain nearly all of their original blue which is under some sort of old varnish which has begun to crackle a bit. The stocks are sound and retain virtually all of their original finish with pores opening up and only very minute handling marks noted. Bores are brilliant and shiny, mechanics are crisp. The case, which is a work of art in itself, is in excellent condition with only a couple of minor losses to the veneer and very minor soiling to the interior, but overall in superb condition with the lid ever so slightly warped. The case interior appears to have been relined. The historical significance as well as the artistry found within this gun make it easily one of the most important 20th Century arms. It is worthy of the world’s finest gun collections. 150,000 - 225,000
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1257 - (C) W&C SCOTT “RELIANCE” 16 BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: W & C Scott Model: SXS Serial No. 102189 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” cast 1/8” off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .663 (R) .662 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .032 (R) .032 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .027 - Full (R) .005 - IC Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. Gauge: 16 Bore
1258 - (C) W&C SCOTT 20 BORE SXS BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: W&C Scott Model: SXS Boxlock Serial No. 78471 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 -9/16” Length of Pull: 15 -5/8” cast 1/4 off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .615 (R) .614 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .031 (R) .034 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .032 - Full (R) .000 Cyl Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore
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(Circa 1921) The “Reliance” was Scott’s best boxlock, made up until 1933, and featured an extra strong action. This unusual small bore gun has 28” dovetailed barrels with slightly raised, narrow, matted rib. Makers name, model, and address are engraved on tops of barrels. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. It appears that forcing cones have been altered. Case hardened, arch-backed action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, distinctive reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut scroll. “W & C SCOTT & SON” is on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are blued, and also scroll engraved. Serial number is on trigger guard tang, along with Scott castle logo. Relatively plain European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock also features drop points and point pattern checkering. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. CONDITION: Very fine, mostly original. Barrels retain approximately 90% original blue, with numerous light scratches. Action retains 60% original color. Blued parts retain most of their blue, trigger guard considerably silvered on sides and at grip. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish, freshened a bit with added oil. There is an incipient crack, top right side panel. Buttplate has numerous small chips,. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are fine, lightly frosted, and with a few scattered light pits. Forcing cones lengthened. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. A nice handling small bore British gun. 2,000 - 3,000
(1911) This small bore gun has 26” dovetailed barrels with slightly raised, matted rib. Makers name and address are engraved on tops. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, hidden crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage nicely cut scroll. “W & C SCOTT & SON” is on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have matching scroll. Serial number and Scott castle logo are on trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured flesh toned European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 15-5/8” over open sided Browning pad over 5/8” plain walnut lengthening piece. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip, and a silver oval on toe line is engraved “P. H. Clark Cynwyd, PA”. Matching splinter ejector forend with steel decorative tip has Deeley release. CONDITION: Good to very good, mostly original. Barrels retain approximately 60% original blue, considerably silvered on sides from normal hand wear, with associated marks and scratches, one fairly heavy. Action retains perhaps 30% original color, pleasingly silvered overall. Top lever and trigger guard have been re-blued, engraving softened. Floorplate retains most of its original blue. Stocks retain most of their original finish with numerous light and heavy marks, with added oil. Checkering is somewhat worn with several missing diamonds. There is a repaired crack at front of left barrel channel on forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are in time. 1,500 - 2,500
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1259 - (C) W&C SCOTT MONTE CARLO B SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY PROOF PIGEON SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: W&C Scott Model: SxS Monte Carlo B Serial No. 72460 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 1 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” Neutral Cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .730 (R) .732 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .032 (R) .033 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .032 - Full (R) .034 - Full Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. Gauge: 12
30” Dovetailed barrels fitted with slightly raised, flat, matted rib are engraved “W&C Scott & Son” “THE MONTE CARLO B” and with makers address on tops. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz of shot (2-3/4”). Square backed sidelock action has had safety removed, and features square crossbolt third fastener and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage small scroll surrounding makers name on each plate, as well as scenes of flying pigeons. Scroll engraved trigger guard has serial number on tang which also has castle logo. Well marbled and nicely figured stump European walnut long round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8” over Silver type pad. Stock features classic drop points, point pattern checkering on semi diamond hand, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching short ejector forend has Scott’s patented lever release. CONDITION: Good to very good. Barrels retain most of an old re-black with splotches of cleaned oxidation and silvering. Action is silver grey to brown with traces of original color where protected. Stocks have worn old oil finish with numerous marks, checkering considerably worn. There is a 2” x 1/4” piece missing at front left barrel channel at forend. Bores are good, shiny, lightly pitted throughout with a slight bulge 12” from breech end of right barrel. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are in time. MGM 126 1,800 - 2,500
1260 - (C) VERY RARE WILLIAM CASHMORE HAND DETACHABLE TRIGGER PLATE ACTION EJECTOR SIDE BY SIDE PIGEON SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: W.M. Cashmore Model: SXS Serial No. 13933 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 15 -5/8” neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (R) .730 (L) .730 Barrel Wall Thickness: (R) .024 (L) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (R) .039 (Extra Full) (L) .039 (Extra Full) Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore 30” dovetailed barrels fitted with broad slightly raised, concave, matted pigeon rib are engraved “Wm Cashmore. Maker. Birmingham” and “Highest Awards Adelaide. Melbourne Laungeston Hobart & Christ Church” on tops. Barrel flats are stamped with nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4” chambers. Unusual ogee backed removable trigger plate action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), sliding hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers in removable trigger/ hammer group, which is quite ingenious and reminiscent of the system used today by Perazzi and others. Interior of this mechanism is engraved “Patent 19102” and with use “no. 10”. It is retained in position by a pivoting lock as part of trigger guard tang. Action is engraved with 90% coverage very well cut open scroll. This fine scroll surrounds vignettes of hunting dogs on sides; a pair of setters on left and pointers on right. “Wm Cashmore” is on each side. Top lever, trigger plate, and trigger guard are blued, and are engraved with matching scroll. Serial number is at rear of trigger guard tang. Very finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13 - 5/8” over engraved and checkered steel buttplate. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver shield is on top rear of comb. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Gun is housed in what appears to be its original oak and leather case with brass corners embossed “C. WALLACE” “VANCOUVER, B.C.” Interior is lined in dark green cloth and has reproduction William Cashmore label in lid. Case contains 2-piece rosewood and brass cleaning rod, horn handled chamber brush, crystal oil bottle, pair of Hawksley snap caps, and some very nicely made new accessories including celluloid handled turnscrews and dusting brush, along with a bone striker bottle. CONDITION: Good to fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of an old re-black. Action has traces of case color where protected, is mostly silver. Other parts retain most of an old re-blue, engraving very slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil refinish, checkering re-cut. Wood considerably below metal through wrist. Bores are excellent, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Ejectors strong and in time. Case leather is still light in color, with numerous marks and scrapes. Renewed interior cloth is very fine with rubs and compressions. Accessories are fine. New accessories are excellent. A very interesting pigeon gun with barrels that measure almost perfectly. MGM 124. 3,500 - 5,500
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1261 - (C) WILLIAM CASHMORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: W.M. Cashmore Model: SXS BL Serial No. 19172 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2- 7/16” Length of Pull: 14- 1/4” neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .729 (R) .729 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .032 (R) .030 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .037 (Full) (R) .029 (Improved Modified) Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
28” dovetailed barrels are engraved “Wm Cashmore. Maker. Birmingham.” on unmatted portion of matted swamped game rib, with extension. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2 - 1/2” chambers. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, Greener crossbolt third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 70% coverage nicely cut small scroll. “Wm Cashmore” is on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have matching scroll. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Attractively marbled and nicely figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4” over Silver type pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant gold shield on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with inlet steel tip has Deeley release. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain approximately 80% old re-blue over many light nicks and scratches. Action retains perhaps as much as 30% original case hardening color where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous marks, checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A nice handling game gun by this highly regarded maker, that measures quite well. MGM 122. 2,000 - 4,000
1262 - (C) WEBLEY & SCOTT BOXLOCK SCREW GRIP EJECTOR SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Webley & Scott Model: SXS Boxlock Serial No. 93617 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 -3/4” neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .731 (R) .730 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .033 (R) .031 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .040 - Full (R) .004 Recess - IC Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
(Circa 1920) 30” Dovetailed barrels are engraved with makers name and address on narrow, slightly swamped game rib with extension. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, Scott’s famous and very effective “Screw grip” third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut scroll within scroll borders. “Webley & Scott Ltd” is on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have matching scroll. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Lightly figured, but relatively plain, European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4” over checkered wood butt. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a good quality re-black. Action retains 60-70% original case hardening color. Normally blued parts are re-blued. Stocks have good quality rubbed oil refinish, which have a few subsequent marks. Checkering cleaned up. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. This is a lot of gun for the money. MGM 60. 1,200 - 1,700
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1263 - (C) NICELY RESTORED WESTLEY RICHARDS “GOLD NAME” HAND DETACHABLE EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: SXS Serial No. 9364 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .733 (R) .734 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .027 (R) .023 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .035 (Full) (R) .011 (Improved Cylinder) Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore The simple uncluttered elegance of these guns has made them always popular. This expertly restored example, built in 1911, for S. Howard, Esq. (according to factory letter), has 30” dovetailed barrels engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178. NEW BOND ST. LONDON. GUN MAKERS BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY GEORGE V. REX ET IMP.” on slightly swamped concave game rib. It appears that this is gun “2” of a pair, with “2” inlaid in gold on rear portion of rib, top lever, and forend latch. Rib has usual Westley Richards dolls head third bite extension. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2 - 1/2” chambers. Case hardened round bodied ogee backed action, fitted with Westley Richards hand detachable locks (use number 1699), which are housed under hinged blued floorplate, also features non-automatic safety, Westley Richards third fastener, and single selective trigger. Aside from color hardening, the only embellishments on the action are the nicely filed beads around fences and “WESTLEY RICHARDS” in gold on each side. This name is also engraved around top lever pivot. Removable locks are engine turned, and are gold inlaid “L” and “R”. Well streaked and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over leather faced Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering wraps around bottom of grip, and a silver oval engraved with monogram “SH” is on toe line. Matching splinter Deeley ejector forend with inset horn tip has Deeley release. Gun is housed in good quality tan leather VC case with stitched leather corners. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has black leather gold embossed Holloway & Naughton label in lid. Case contains H&N marked 2-piece ebony and brass cleaning rod, round oil bottle, and snap caps. Mop, brush and jag are in a leather pouch. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely and competently refurbished, most likely in England by H & N. There is evidence of very little subsequent use, with some minor silvering on barrels and wear through varnish on action, as well as a few light scratches in renewed stock finish. Checkering re-cut, with a few lost lines. Bores are excellent, shiny over a few light scattered pits, one light ping on top of left barrel toward muzzle. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Justly famous Westley trigger works well. Case is excellent, near new. MGM150. 3,000 - 5,000
1264 - (C) WILLIAM EVANS BOXLOCK EJECTOR CROSSOVER STOCK SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: William Evans Model: SXS Crossover Serial No. 15172 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8” Cast approx 3 - 1/2” off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .732 (R) .732 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .026 Chamber: 2 -5/8” Choke: (L) .014 - Mod (R) .009 - IC Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
(1928) Specially made for shooting with one’s left eye, from the right shoulder, these crossover guns entailed a lot of specialized gun making, including bending or specially filing top and bottom tangs, sears, safety components, and trigger guard. Stocks had to be selected for correct grain flow. This gun by this well regarded London maker has 28” dovetailed barrels engraved “William Evans 63, Pall Mall. St. James’s, London” on narrow swamped game rib with extension. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened action with nicely filed fences features automatic safety (“SAFE” inlaid in silver), screw grip third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut scroll. “William Evans” is on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard also have sprays of scroll. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Lightly figured and streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over checkered wood butt on 1/2” lengthening piece. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Stock is deeply swept to allow for aligning shooters left eye with rib. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain approximately 90% of an old re-black. Action retains 30-40% original case hardening color. Floorplate and trigger guard re-blued, and retain most of that blue. There are a number of deep scratches on both fences. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish, checkering considerably worn. Bores are very fine to excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. 1,000 - 1,500
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1265 - (C) LOT OF 2: “THE HUMMINGBIRD GUNS”: INCREDIBLY RARE PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS .410 BEST DROPLOCK SHOTGUNS WITH SUPERB MULTI-COLORED GOLD INLAY IN HUMMINGBIRD DESIGN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: SXS Best Droplock Pair Serial No. (A) 18021; (B) 18022 Barrel Length: 28” (1&2) FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: (A) 1 - 7/16” (B) 1 -7/16” Drop at Heel: (A) 2 - 3/16” (B) 2 - 3/16” Length of Pull: 15” neutral cast both Internal Bore Diameter: Proofed at .420. Chamber: 3” Choke: diameters at muzzles (A) (L) .424 (R) .418 (B) (L) .418 (R) .415 Weight: (A) 4 lbs 8 oz. (B) 4 lbs 11 oz. Gauge: (BOTH) .410 Bore
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(1924 according to Westley Richards published serial number ledger) This exceedingly rare pair of guns based on pre-War miniature Westley Richards hand detachable lock actions have 28” dovetailed barrels gold inlaid “Westley Richards” behind a relief gold feather, and engraved “23 Conduit St. London Gun Makers By Appointment to HM The King” on ribs. There is shaded scroll engraving at breech ends of ribs which have dolls head extensions. Gold numerals “1” or “2” are on each rib denoting a true pair. There is a band of small gold beads around breech ends of barrels topped by 1 - 1/2” triangles of scroll. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with pre-World War II Birmingham nitro proofs for .410 and 7/16 oz shot. Barrel flats are stamped with 1971 Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 3” chambers. Case hardened exceptionally small ogee backed actions with hand detachable locks (patent use number 3431) under hinged floorplates, also feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), Westley Richards third fastener, and gold plated double triggers. Actions are engraved and multi-colored gold inlaid with a variety of flush flowers as background for semi-relief hummingbirds in various attitudes, obviously inspired by the fine art work of Martin Johnson Heade. The layout of the birds matches on both guns; left sides have birds sipping nectar from orchid blooms. Bodies of birds are gold, wings are white gold, some details are red gold, and others are in bright yellow gold. Details are similar on right sides of action, but with flowers at center of design flanked by birds. Floorplates are also fully inlaid with other hummingbirds in various attitudes in a field of flowers. All these scenes are accented and flanked by large semi relief gold feathers. Other hummingbirds are on trigger guard bows. Serial numbers are in gold on tangs. Well matched smoky marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15” over checkered wood butts. Fancy fleur-de-lis checkering is at grips, and gold ovals on toe lines are engraved “D F”. Matching Deeley ejector forends with inlet horn tips have Deeley releases. Guns are housed in relatively new leather two gun case with brass corners, embossed “D. F.” on top. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Westley Richards Conduit Street label in lid. Case has space for both guns, and contains cleaning equipment and two pairs of gold plated snap caps as well as the key. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, retaining essentially all fine factory type finishes applied at time of re-proof. There is some minor lifting of red gold inlay at bottom of floorplate on gun number 2. These were originally high grade guns, and remaining original scroll engraving is somewhat softened. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather is very fine with numerous chips along edges and some scattered marks. Straps are missing, handle is good. Interior cloth is very fine with some rubs and marks. Label is excellent. It is not known how many of these miniature actions were ever produced. Ron S. Gabriel in “American & British .410 Shotguns” does not picture or mention any known to him by this maker, so they must be exceedingly rare. The quality of the gold work is beyond compare. MGM176. 110,000 - 160,000
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1266 - (C) EXCEEDINGLY RARE 20 BORE SIDELOCK PARADOX BY WILLIAM EVANS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES Manufacturer: William Evans Model: Paradox Serial No. 8974 Barrel Length: 28 - 1/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .630 (R) .630 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .045 (R) .046 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .045 (R) .032 Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore (1908) The Paradox was a proprietary name used by Holland & Holland for its famous Fosbury patent ball & shot guns. Other makers came up with various other trade names eg. “Explora” and “Faunetta” by Westley Richards. William Evans simply called his “Ball & Shot”. This gun has heavy 28-1/8” dovetailed steel barrels with 2” of deeply rifled chokes. They are fitted with vestigial quarter rib with two folding leaf express rear sight on raised front portion. Mid rib in front of sight is engraved “Ball & Shot Gun”. Silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib. Tops of barrels are engraved “William Evans (FROM PURDEYS)” “63 Pall Mall, St. James’s London.” Barrel flats are stamped with serial numbers and London nitro proofs for 7/8 oz shot, long chambers, and “RCHOKE”. Scott’s serial number is stamped on splinter. A narrow sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), screw grip third fastener engaging dolls head rib extension, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with small scroll borders. “William Evans” is on each lockplate. Blued trigger guard has serial number on tang which extends to case hardened steel grip cap. Lightly figured and streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8” over Silver type pad. Stock features drop points, nicely cut point pattern checkering on semi diamond hand, and a small sling loop along with a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. 2-3/4” Chambers. Wall thickness: Left: .045, Right: .046. Bore Diameters: Left: .630, Right: 630. Restrictions: Left: approximately .045, right: approx .032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16”, Drop at comb: 1-7/16”. No cast. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. Gun is housed
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in leather case with brass corners. Top is embossed “COMDr MARION EPPLEY” “U.S.N. R. F.” (Of Oyster Bay, New York, he was a research chemist and spearheaded the development of cadmium batteries for use by American forces in World War I after the supply from Germany was curtailed. After World War II he was awarded the “Legion of Merit” for service.) Case is lined in green cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Evans label in lid. Case contains a leatherette wallet holding re-loading tools, as well as newly made aluminum paradox bullet mold, sizing die, and roll crimper. Case also contains ebony and brass cleaning rod and two snap caps. CONDITION: The condition of this gun is also a paradox, in that it appears to be in exceptional condition, yet the engraving and matting on the barrels is considerably softened. Whereas the action and stocks appear to be very close to new. Where this serial number dates to 1909, perhaps the barrels were left over or abandoned at Evans shop and fitted to this new gun in the 1920’s contemporary with the Commander. Eppley’s double rifle is also in this sale. Action and locks retain what appears to be over 95% original case hardening color. Blue on trigger guard and top lever also rates about 90% and appears original. Stocks retain over 90% of a hand rubbed oil finish with oil added on butt with installation of newer pad. Checkering is lightly worn and dark. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Case leather is fine with quite a few scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine to very fine with some marks and rubs, some through. Accessories are very fine. This lovely little gun could be the perfect candidate for hunting in rifle restricted territory. Paradox guns are generally regarded to be fairly accurate out to 100 yards. 10,000 - 14,000
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1267 - (C) ATTRACTIVE UPGRADED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE SHOTGUN ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY ARNOLD GRIEBEL. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: SXS 21 Custom Serial No. 11304 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14” Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (Both) Skeet Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore (ca 1939) 26” barrels with slightly raised matted rib have Winchester markings on side of left barrel. Bands of geometric engraving at breech and muzzle ends. Barrel flats are engine turned and stamped with serial number and patent date. Barrels are marked for Skeet 1 and 2. Blued small action features non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within line borders surrounding scenes of dogs which are rendered in relief gold inlay; a pointing setter is on left side of action and a beagle is on right. Floorplate has a standing pointer. Trigger plate is also marked “Skeet” and “Engr. By A. Griebel” is in arch in front of trigger guard bow. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Nicely crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail unbraced forend has typical J-spring and knurled button release. Iron is engine turned and ejectors are gold plated. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, retaining over 90% renewed blue with wear on sharp edges of bottom of action. Stocks, possible replacements, appear to have most of their original factory
finish with some light marks. Bores are excellent, just a bit loose, slightly off face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A classic American shotgun incorporating a fine example of the work of this esteemed engraver. MGM187. 7,500 - 11,500
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1268 - (C) TASTEFULLY APPOINTED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FACTORY CUSTOM SIDE BY SIDE SKEET GUN “ALL OPTIONS” WITH GOLD INLAY. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: SXS 21 Custom Serial No. 32925 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8”, Drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore Winchester factory records indicate this gun was made for Marion D. Reavis, and finished on January 9, 1969. It is listed as a “custom grade” with 26” barrels, choked skeet and skeet, with non-automatic safety, pistol grip stock, skeet style beavertail forend, Monte Carlo comb. This gun retains all of those features including a special order gold inlaid birds on flat sides of action, flanked by typical “custom grade” scroll engraving with flush gold inlaid flying pheasant on left, and pointing pointer on right. XXX crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with Monte Carlo comb measures 13 - 3/4” over Winchester white line pad. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “M. D. R” and milled out portion of ventilated rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR MARION D. REAVIS”. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a few very light handling and assembly marks in all original factory finishes. Mechanically excellent. The only change from original specifications is length of pull with factory records indicating 14 - 1/4”. No mention is made of butt type. A classy Model 21. MGM146. 5,500 - 7,500 1269 - (C) NICELY APPOINTED WINCHESTER CUSTOM MODEL 21 SHOTGUN WITH FINE RELIEF ENGRAVING AND SOME GOLD INLAY BY ARNOLD GRIEBEL WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: SXS 21 Custom Serial No. 13315 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Skeet (R) Skeet Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore Starting life as a skeet gun, with ventilated rib, beavertail forend, and two sets of barrels, this gun was later enhanced by the addition of fine game scene engraving and scroll by noted American engraver, Arnold Griebel. Although a signature or initials cannot be found, consignors notes state that Griebel was the engraver and an inspection of the work reveals his classic Germanic style and almost signature shaded scroll work with secondary acanthus highlights within the whorls. This gun has 26” barrels fitted with ventilated rib. Winchester, gauge, and chamber information are on the side of left barrel. All correct markings are on barrel flats and bottoms of barrels. There are 1-1/2” pyramids of scroll engraving at breech ends, and geometric bands around muzzles. Small frame Model 21 action has french grey finish, and features non-automatic safety, and single selective trigger. Action has been engraved with 80% coverage panels of well executed shaded scroll as background to nicely rendered game scenes; on left side, a fox standing on edge of marsh, contemplating a pair of rising ducks. One is rendered in full relief yellow gold. Right side shows a trio of flushing pheasant on a sparsely wooded hillside. Central bird is also in full relief gold. Scene on bottom of action depicts an eagle attempting to waylay one of a pair of flying ducks in mountainous background. (There are no gold inlays in this scene. One of the consignors notes states that someone said “owner would not have more inlays to save money.”) It appears that original stocks have been retained. The pistol grip buttstock is of XXX crotch figured American walnut, and measures 14 - 1/8” over checkered wood butt. Beavertail forend, which is not braced, matches very well. Gun comes with Abercrombie & Fitch marked VC leather case with stitched leather corners, lined in burgundy cloth, which contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, with evidence of light field use. Barrels retain over 95% fine custom blue. Action retains nearly all of its french grey finish, brightened a bit from hand wear on fences and around bottom. Stocks appear to have some oil added over their original varnish finish, with some light subsequent marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is excellent. An attractive Model 21. MGM149. 4,500 - 7,500 216
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1270 - (M) CASED WINCHESTER PARKER DHE GRADE 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Parker Reproduction Serial No. 20-01815 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” to front trigger Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Modified (R) Improved Cylinder Gauge: 20 Bore
Barrels feature a fully matted rib, single bead sight, stamped “Parker Reproduction by Winchester” with measurements on left side. Right side stamped “Made in Japan”. Checkered exotic wood deluxe forearm with engraved forearm release and other metal hardware. Boxlock frame, beautifully engraved and case colored. Features pointer on left and right side. Bottom of frame has pheasants and stamped “Parker”. Trigger guard is blued and engraved. English straight stock with double triggers. Blue engraved skeletal buttplate with checkered wood. This 20 bore DHE comes in the Winchester-Parker leather case. CONDITION: Barrels have virtually all of their original blue finish. Gun is in near new condition inside and out with minor handling marks. Beautiful near new shotgun overall. 4,000 - 6,000
1271 - (M) WINCHESTER PARKER DHE GRADE 28 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Parker Reproduction Serial No. 28-2052 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) Modified (R) Improved Cylinder Gauge: 28 Bore Barrels feature a fully matted rib, single bead sight, stamped “Parker Reproduction by Winchester” with measurements on left side. Right side stamped “Made in Japan”. Checkered walnut deluxe forearm with engraved forearm release and other metal hardware. Boxlock frame, beautifully engraved and case colored. Features pointer on left and right side. Bottom of frame has pheasants and stamped “Parker”. Trigger guard is blued and engraved. Deluxe stock with pistol grip and cap. Blue engraved skeletal buttplate with checkered wood. This 28 bore DHE comes in the Winchester-Parker leather case. CONDITION: Barrels have virtually all of their original blue finish. Gun is in near new condition inside and out with minor handling marks. Beautiful near new shotgun overall. 4,000 - 6,000
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1272 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUSTOM SHOTGUN WITH 21-4 ENGRAVING. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: SXS 21 Custom Serial No. 28267 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 11/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Neutral cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .733 (R) .733 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .013 (Light Modified) (R) .007 (Improved Cylinder) Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
(ca 1940) 26” barrels are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on rear portion of raised ventilated rib. Engine turned barrel flats are stamped with serial number, gauge information, and choke information (WS 1 and WS2) are on bottoms of barrels. Flat side blued Model 21 action is fitted with blued single selective trigger, and has blocked safety. Action is engraved in 21-4 style with sprays of scroll surrounding game scenes; drake and hen mallard are on left side, and a pair of quail flying on right. A pointer and setter are on trigger plate. Nicely crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip custom buttstock measures 14 - 1/4” over partially leather covered pad. Fancy pattern checkering with flourishes into butt is at grip. Grip cap has some scroll engraving and a gold oval on toe line is engraved “HU”. Original braced beavertail ejector forend with inset ebony tip and fancy checkering pattern has typical J-spring and knurled roll release. CONDITION: Fine, as custom finished. Barrels retain nearly all of an old re-black with some subsequent marks and silvering. Action has an older re-blue, engraving somewhat softened. Custom buttstock retains nearly all of its original finish with numerous scratches. Original forend has refinish, most likely contemporary with buttstock. Bores are fine, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Mechanically appears to be fine, but is gummy and needs cleaning. A factory letter might reveal original factory engraving. MGM140. 2,500 - 4,500
1273 - (C) FRANZ SODIA OVER-UNDER .30-06 CALIBER DOUBLE RIFLE (1958). Manufacturer: Franz Sodia Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 8089 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 23 - 5/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Beautiful, post-war, Austrian made rifle with 23-5/8” superposed barrels with matted solid rib, pedestal mounted caterpillar front sight, and 2-leaf express rear sight. It has double bite Greener barrel extensions and double lugs. It has single trigger and extractors. Rib has the makers name and address. Mounted with extremely beautiful, skip-line checkered, French walnut with three piece forearm and capped pistol grip stock with straight comb and shallow cheek piece, 13-1/2” over its original black composition buttplate. Boxlock receiver is coin finished with Merkel style double scalloped back edge with Merkel style reinforcements on the sides. It is beautifully game scene engraved with vignettes of two very detailed Cape Buffalo in a veld scene on the left side, two male lions in a woodland scene on the right scene, and a bull elephant in a woodland scene on the bottom, with flourishes of foliate arabesque patterns in the other areas of receiver. The opening lever, top tang, trigger guard and forend iron are engraved to match. Barrels and buttstock have sling swivels which contain a permanently mounted, thin, black leather sling, probably from the factory. It is purported that this rifle was built for Mr. William Hodgdon, of Ogden, Utah, of the famous gunpowder family, in the 1950’s, which is borne out by the 1958 date on the rifle. Apparently Mr. Hodgdon was a personal friend of Mathieu Browning, nephew of internationally famous John M. Browning, who both served as intelligence officers in Europe during World War II. Mr Hodgdon told consignor that at the end of the war he and Mr. Browning did an inspection tour of the Franz Sodia facility and decided to order identical rifles at a later date. Mr. Hodgdon and Mr. Browning made several safaris to Africa before Mr. Hodgdon suffered a debilitating injury. Having been a graphic artist prior to World War II, Mr. Hodgdon personally designed two of the three scenes engraved on this rifle, with the third scene of the buffalo coming from a photograph taken on of his safaris. Consignor purchased this rifle directly from Mr. Hodgdon just prior to his succumbing to cancer (This rifle was sold to our deceased client by Julia’s but we could not find the paperwork in his estate). CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears to have been fired, but if so very little. Barrels retain about 98% of their original factory blue, and the receiver all of its original coin finish. Wood is sound with a minor handling and storage nick or two, and retains virtually all of its fine, hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bores. Sling is fine. The workmanship of this rifle is of the very finest quality with near perfect wood to metal fit. 6,000 - 8,000 218
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1274 - (C) GEORGE GIBBS BOXLOCK EJECTOR .450 NITRO DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. Manufacturer: George Gibbs LTD Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 18911 Caliber/Bore: .450 NE Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: Approx 1 -5/8” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” (ca 1900) The .450 Nitro Express was introduced by Rigby’s in 1898, and gained almost instantaneous acceptance. This rifle made shortly after its introduction has 25” shoe lump barrels with full length file cut rib holding one standing two folding leaf express rear sight with gold triangle on standing leaf and lines on folding. Gold bead front sight under slip-on protector is in short file cut ramp. Unmatted portion of rib is engraved “George Gibbs 39 Corn Street, Bristol”. Tops of barrels are engraved “SPECIAL .450 Bore Big Game Rifle” “For Special Cordite Cartridge & Bullet 480 Grains”. Barrel flats are stamped with original London proofs for 70 grains cordite and 480 grain bullet. Splinter is heavily reinforced. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened Webley screw grip action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), screw grip third fastener engaging dovetailed rib extension, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage very well cut small scroll. “GEORGE GIBBS” is on each side. Top lever is engraved “PATENT”. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved and serial number is on trigger guard tang which extends to case hardened steel grip cap. Nicely veined and marbled European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 5/8” over Silver type pad. Stock is classically styled with drop points, point pattern checkering, and large shadow line right hand cheekpiece. A sling loop matching that on barrels, along with a silver oval, engraved “P. F. T.” are on toe line. Matching short splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Gun is housed in relatively new green canvas case with brass corners, embossed “P. F. T.” on leather patch on top, lined in burgundy cloth. Case was supplied by John Rigby & Company with their small label in upper left corner with George Gibbs label also in lid. Case contains a leather and green canvas carrying sling, large round oil bottle, cleaning fluids with Rigby labels, Rigby marked bench cloth, pull through cleaning kit, as well as a spare front sight and two keys. Weight: 10 lbs 0 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely reconditioned, most likely by Rigby’s. Barrels retain nearly all of a London re-black. Action retains essentially all of a St. Ledger quality re-hardening, all engraving re-cut. Essentially all the blue remains on top lever, floorplate, and guard. What appears to be a new buttstock retains essentially all of its finish except for a number of dents, scrapes, and compressions, mostly on left side. What appears to be original forend wood retains nearly all of its refinish, checkering re-cut. Bores are good to fine, with light frosting and considerable erosion of throat of right barrel. A new regulating wedge appears to be installed in muzzles, so rifle probably shoots quite well. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is relatively new, excellent, with some light scuffs on exterior. Interior cloth is excellent, as are relatively new accessories. A nicely balanced big bore rifle. MGM161. 8,000 - 12,000
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1275 - (M) BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED AND APPOINTED HEYM MODEL 88 MILLENNIUM DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARRELS, TWO SCOPES AND CASE. Manufacturer: Heym Model: 88 Millennium Riflee Serial No. 2000 Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Magnum and .470 Nitro Express Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 7/8” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 15/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” Specially made to celebrate the arrival of the 21st century, this unique rifle has two sets of 24” shoe lump barrels, one in .470 Nitro Express (number 2000-1) and the other in the classic .375 H&H magnum (no. 2000-2). Both barrel sets are fitted with nicely shaped quarter ribs fitted with one standing and three folding leaf express sights, as well as claw scope bases. Calibers, numbers, and “The Heym Millennium” “2000 Rifle” are inlaid in gold in milled out portions of the matting on ribs. Silver bead front sights are in well shaped ramps. There are gold inlaid bands beneath 2” pyramids of extremely well cut scroll engraving at breech ends. Barrel flats are stamped with 2001 German nitro proofs and with calibers, as well as importers initials and address (NECG). Sling eyes are soldered to bottom of ribs. Coin finished pinless sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), crossbolt third fastener, reinforcing bolsters, and gold plated double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with truly superb varying sized shaded scroll surrounding gold inlaid scroll gold wire framed vignettes of dangerous game all suitable quarry for this combination of calibers. These scenes are minutely detailed and wonderfully carved in near full relief. An interesting scene of group of three dagga boys contemplate a Nile crocodile snacking on an impala in marshy environment on left lockplate. Right lock depicts a pride of lions with downed zebra, one lioness is at stream bank drinking. Bottom of action depicts a face on charging leopard. It is hard to describe exactly how well executed these scenes are. Bulino details of fur, hair and backgrounds make them almost photographic. Their semi relief carving makes them look like they are about to move. Engravers signature, “A. Scholz”, and the date, “2001”, are on trigger plate. Fences are semi relief carved with large shaded scrolling acanthus. Top lever is truly special with sculpted face-on bull elephant as viewed from
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top. Notches in ears provide space for pin type cocking indicators. Viewed from the side, thumb lever is pierced and sculpted picturing the head of a rhino. Elephant’s trunk lies up and over thumbpiece. Scroll engraving is on trigger guard bow, and tang extends to engraved steel grip cap. Very finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 5/8” over black leather covered pad. Stock features right hand palm swell, point pattern checkering at grip, swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and a sling eye. Each barrel set has its own designated beavertail ejector forend with Deeley release. Scopes: .470 barrels are fitted with a Swarovski Habicht 1.25 - 4X 30mm rail scope with duplex and central circle reticle with claw bases. .375 Rifle is fitted for another Swarovski 2.5- 10X Habicht rail scope with crosshair and post reticle which has central X for fine sighting. Both scopes have lens protectors. Weight with .470: 9 lbs 9 oz. ; with .375 barrels, 10 lbs 5 oz. Both action, barrels and scopes are housed in high quality oak and leather case with leather trimmed green cloth outer cover. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with brown leather Heym label in lid. Case contains instruction booklets for rifle and both scopes, round oil bottle, empty boxes of Kynoch ammo, and battery packs for lighted reticles for each scope. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof. There are a scattering of light marks from handling and assembly most notably 1/2” ding on left rear buttstock. Mechanically excellent. Scopes and case are excellent. This superb Heym creation is probably never to be equaled, and if so, would undoubtedly cost well in excess of $100,000.00. MGM175. 60,000 - 80,000
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1276 - (C) 100 GRAIN CORDITE .577 HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR DANGEROUS GAME STOPPING DOUBLE RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE. Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: SxS Double Rifle Serial No. 35242 Caliber/Bore: .577 NE Barrel Length: 23” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: Approx 2 - 1/16” Drop at Heel: Approx 3 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” (ca 1939) This superb “Golden Age” full nitro rifle has 23” chopper lump barrels with typical H&H style quarter rib holding one standing leaf express rear sight marked for 50 yards. It is also fitted with claw scope bases. Matching front ramp holds large silver bead under slip-on sight protector. Mid rib is engraved “.577 Bore 3” Case”. Tops of barrels are engraved “Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond Street, London.” Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .577 3”, 100 grains cordite and 750 grain bullet. Serial numbers are on bottoms of barrels and a sling loop is soldered to bottom rib which is engraved “Made in England” at rear where covered by forend. Case hardened action with top strap extending over comb features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), sliding third fastener, bushed strikers, reinforcement to sides, and double triggers (front articulated). Typical “Royal” action back spring locks by Brasier, are hand detachable, and have gold band tumbler end cocking indicators. Action has only small scroll and line border engraving with “Holland & Holland” on each lockplate, and “Royal” “Model” on bottom. Single beaded trigger guard is blued, and has serial number on tang which extends to trap grip cap which contains spare front sight. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4” over Silver type pad. Stock features classic Holland styling with shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip with reverse curve to rear border. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Rifle has been fitted with Hensoldt Diasta 4 X scope with three post reticle in soldered on claw rings. Rear is adjustable for windage and adjustment screws are engraved “Holland & Holland”. Tube is engraved “Holland & Holland”
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and with rifles serial number. Weight: 12 lbs. 5 oz. Rifle and scope are housed in high quality oak and leather case with brass corners which has brown canvas leather trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in scarlet cloth, and has H&H gold embossed black leather label in lid. Case contains suede leather backed brown leather carrying strap, H&H round oil bottle, W R marked snap caps, 2 piece ebony and German silver cleaning rod with brush and two mops in leather wallet, H & H cleaning patches and a small jar of H & H marked Rangoon jelly. A dusting brush, spare lock screw and case key are in covered compartment. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a London quality re-black, lettering slightly softened. Action retains 20-30% original case hardening color, and lockplates retain over 80% of their color. Action and locks have some cleaned flecking overall. Renewed blue of top lever is somewhat silvered on thumbpiece, and trigger guard is silvered on edges of bow and at grip. Stock retains nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with a few very light marks, edges somewhat softened. Checkering is worn, and has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright, with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are in time. Scope has a few minor marks in exterior lacquer, optically clear. Case leather is excellent, with a few marks and scuffs, as protected by its outer cover, which is very fine, with some scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent with some marks and rubs. Label is bright and clear. Accessories are excellent. A great handling, well balanced stopping rifle, with perfect dimensions for its intended target. MGM170. 70,000 - 110,000
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1277 - (M) EXQUISITE HOLLAND AND HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE RIFLE WITH OAK AND LEATHER CASE. Manufacturer: Holland and Holland Model: Royal Deluxe Serial No. 35342 Caliber/Bore: .244 H&H Magnum Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 15” Made in 1954, this beautiful rifle features quarter raised rear rib with detachable scope mount and 400 yard flip up rear “V” sight with ramp front rib and blade sight. Tops of barrels marked “Holland & Holland” on right tube and “98 New Bond Street, London” on left tube. Center of rib with caliber marking “.244 H&H Magnum”. Barrel flats with nitro proof markings, bottom rib with sling eye, and engraved “Made in England” towards lug and “Modele de luxe” towards muzzle. Small band of breech engraving. Gold plated checkered double triggers (front trigger articulated), auto ejectors, auto safety, bushed strikers. Splinter forend checkered in three point pattern with Anson type push button release which is engraved as is external forend iron. Buttstock is of fabulously figured European walnut and is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist with carved tear drops behind action. The steel pistol grip cap is engraved and case hardened with trap at center. Long trigger guard tang is beaded on right side and engraved in scroll pattern with serial number at tang. Left side of stock with beaded cheek piece. Gold oval near toe as well as sling mount and stock terminates in a small brown leather covered pad. The beaded and reinforced action is finely engraved with antelope in mountain scene on left, gold inlaid big horn sheep on bottom and Pacific Ocean scene on right all surrounded by well executed floral scroll engraving. Locks are hand detachable. The barrel bolsters are well sculptured in shaded floral pattern. Blued top lever is engraved in scroll pattern which extends on to the reinforced long top tang. “Safe” in gold in front of blued safety. Visible internal parts appear gold washed. Housed in its original oak and leather casing with canvas cover, proper makers label on top, and load information label, scope, snap caps, spare strikers, and other accessories also included in the case as well. CONDITION: Extremely fine as very lightly field used. The barrels retain 97-99% original blue which has turned a beautiful plum color. Action retains virtually all of its original case color. Stocks with a few light handling marks and impressions but overall very fine and retain nearly all of their original finish. There is a small set of impressions on the forend near the tip. Bores are good with strong lands and grooves. Mechanics are fine, action is tight from not having been used in more than 40 years. Case is very good with minor leather drying and minor soiling to the maroon interior. Canvas cover shows some wear. This is likely the very first Holland & Holland built in this caliber which was designed as a sheep gun for firing over long canyons with a very flat trajectory for over 300 yards. A stunning gun with an important place in the history of Holland and Holland! 30,000 - 40,000 224
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1278 - (C) NICELY RESTORED HOLLIS BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE IN .375 FLANGED MAG. Manufacturer: Hollis Bentley and Playfair Model: SxS Boxlock Double Rifle Serial No. 13149 Caliber/Bore: .375 FL Mag Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 7/8” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” (1912) 26” chopper lump barrels are fitted with quarter rib with shouldered dolls head extension holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight and silver bead front in matching ramp. Tops of barrels are engraved “Hollis, Bentley & Playfair” “Birmingham & London.” Barrel flats are stamped with 2005 Birmingham nitro proofs for .375 flanged mag, along with older Birmingham nitro proofs for .375 Express. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened robust boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), sliding bolt third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 70% coverage well cut large sized open shaded scroll within small scroll borders. “HOLLIS BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR” is in long ribbon across each side of action. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are engraved with matching scroll. Serial number is on trigger guard tang which extends to case hardened steel grip cap. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 5/8” over Silver type pad. Stock features classic point pattern checkering at grip and usual sling eye matching that on barrels along with a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend with inset hard rubber tip has Deeley release. Weight: 10 lbs 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as very finely restored, most likely at time of re-proof. Barrels retain essentially all of a best quality re-black, engraving and matting softened on rib and front ramp, re-cut on tops of barrels. Action and secondary blued parts retain nearly all of their very fine “best” re-color and blue, all engraving re-cut. Stocks retain essentially all of a new hand rubbed oil finish, wood is original and somewhat below metal of action. Checkering re-cut. Bores are fine, bright, strong rifling with some light frosting and erosion in throat of right barrel. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. MGM214. 14,000 - 20,000
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1279 - (C) RARE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN .369 NITRO EXPRESS WITH CASE. Manufacturer: J. Purdey Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 25577 Caliber/Bore: .369 Nitro Express Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 7/8” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 3/4” (1938) All hammerless Purdey rifles are rare, with production of under 450 in all grades and calibers since 1880. Factory records indicate that 27 were made in this Purdey proprietary cartridge, developed to compete with Holland’s now famous .375 magnum. It uses .375 diameter bullets and has ballistics on a par with Holland’s .375 flanged magnum. Its parent cartridge was the .450 Nitro, and .369 Purdey brass can be made from almost any brass with this base, like the .450-400 3”. A number of these rifles have been converted to .375 H&H, leaving perhaps as few as 15 examples in their original chambering. This very fine rifle made during the “Golden Age”, has 25” chopper lump barrels fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight. Small ivory bead is in nicely shaped front ramp. Mid rib is engraved “J. Purdey & Sons Audley House, South Audley Street. London. England.” Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 61 grains of cordite and 270 grain bullet. Serial numbers are stamped on bottoms of barrels, and barrel makers initials “A.H” (Alf Harvey) are on bottom of left barrel. Tube numbers “63231” and “63232” are on loop. Case hardened self opening sidelock action features automatic safety with pivoting bolt (both SAFE and BOLTED are inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, patent third fastener engaging rib extension, side clips, nicely filed reinforcing bolsters, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is fitted with later ejector system without cross bar. Action is engraved in classic Purdey house style well cut small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate and on bottom of action over “London” and “ENGLAND”. Forend iron, top lever, trigger plate, and trigger guard are blued and engraved with matching scroll. Serial number is on trigger guard tang, which extends to case hardened and engraved steel grip cap. (Purdey’s policy was to store spare front sight under grip cap, and that sight is still present for this rifle.) Dark, well veined, and lightly fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4” (neutral cast) over Pachmayr solid red basket weave pad. Stock features typical Purdey slim beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, and closely spaced point pattern checkering. A sling loop matching that on barrel, as well as a vacant silver oval, are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Actioners initials “FW” (most likely Fred Williams, but possibly Frank Winter) are on iron. Weight: 9 lbs. 3 oz. Rifle is housed in green canvas leather trimmed case by Brady, and 57/58 South Audley Street Purdey label (post 1955) is in lid. Case contains a pair of keys. Also included with rifle are six red and yellow boxes of Kynoch .369 Purdey once fired brass, as well as a set of RCBS loading dies with hand priming tool. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a very well done quality re-black. Barrel matting softened a bit. Action and lockplates retain over 90% original case hardening color, silvering on sharp edges and on bottom from normal hand wear. Trigger guard and top lever have only a bit of silvering on sharp edges. Stock retains essentially all of a hand rubbed oil finish over some marks, edges slightly rounded. Checkering cleaned. Bores are excellent, shiny, with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. Interior is excellent with some rubs, label somewhat soiled. A great handling Purdey rifle with few apologies to make. MGM162. 20,000 - 30,000 226
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1280 - (M) UNUSUAL KRIEGHOFF ULM PRIMUS SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE HAVING STRAIGHT STOCK WITH SCOPE AND CASE. Manufacturer: Krieghoff Model: OU Double Rifle Ulm-Primus Serial No. 77351 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 15/16” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 15/16” Length of Pull: 15 - 1/2 Caliber 30 - 06. 25” mono-bloc barrels are fitted with matted quarter rib holding single standing leaf rear sight and claw scope bases. Matching front ramp holds sourdough bead. Top of top barrel is engraved “T. DIRKSEN - GEWEERMAKER TE EEMDIJK”. Mono-bloc sides are scroll engraved and bottom is stamped with year 1977 Ulm nitro proofs. Coin finished double Kersten over/under action features hand detachable pinless sidelocks, reinforcing bolsters, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front set). Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage traditional English style rose and scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “KRIEGHOFF. ULM - PRIMUS”. Top lever is blued. Coin finished trigger guard has matching scroll on bow and straight tang. Unusual for a double rifle, buttstock has straight grip and measures 15 - 1/2” over red “Universal” pad. Stock is of nicely marbled European walnut and has point pattern checkering at grip, as well as a sling eye, matching that on barrel, and vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching slim one piece forend has Deeley type release. Rifle is mounted with a B. Nickel 1 - 4 X scope in soldered-on claw rings. Weight with scope:
9 lbs 15 oz. Rifle is housed in custom made white oak case with inset crocodile patterned leather panel on top with Krieghoff “K” logo carved into spalted wood trapezoid at left. Interior is lined in burgundy leather and french fitted for rifle and scope, with braided banding around openings. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain nearly all of what appears to be their original blue. Action and locks retain most of their original coin finish, silvered on high points. Stocks retain most of their original finish with a considerable number of marks and scratches, with some oil added as maintenance, and after fitting of newer pad. Checkering lightly worn. Mechanically very fine. Bores are excellent. Scope has many light scratches in its external finish. Lenses clean but with lunate occlusion at bottom of field of view. Case is excellent. MGM 100 10,000 - 12,000
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1281 - (C) AS FOUND, .470 NITRO DANGEROUS GAME BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE BY LAWN & ALDER. Manufacturer: Lawn & Alder Model: SxS Double Rifle Serial No. 71756 Caliber/Bore: .47 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” This highly experienced big bore double rifle has 26” chopper lump barrels fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight (one leaf missing). A small silver bead is in matching front ramp. Tops of barrels are engraved with remnants of Lawn and Alder London address. Rib has square shouldered dolls head extension. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for .470 express, 75 grains cordite, and 500 grain bullet. This information is also engraved on bottom rib where covered by forend. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Robust boxlock action features automatic safety, sliding third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action has geometric border engraving. “Lawn & Alder” is in scroll flanked riband on each side. Trigger guard has serial number on tang and extends to steel grip cap. Nicely streaked, dense European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over red “Old English” pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a sling eye along with a vacant silver oval, are on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Weight: 11 lbs 2 oz. CONDITION: Good as found. Barrels retain most of an old re-black. Stippling on rib nearly polished away with some dents along edges. Action is grey-brown patina. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have most of an old re-blue. Stocks have old oil refinish with numerous scratches and bumps. Checkering poorly re-cut with subsequent wear. Bores are good to fine, frosted and dark in grooves. Action is somewhat loose. Barrels are on face. A dangerous game rifle that has certainly “been there” in one of the most desirable calibers. MGM182. 8,000 - 10,000
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1282 - (M) SUPERB LEBEAU COURALLY SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN 9.3X74R WITH BAROQUE ENGRAVING BY CAPECE. Manufacturer: Lebeau Courally Model: SxS Best Double Rifle Serial No. 59 Caliber/Bore: 9.3x74R Barrel Length: 24 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 13/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8”
Lebeau Courally has a stellar world wide reputation of building some of the finest guns and rifles of all time. This svelte (7 lbs 12 oz) rifle has 24 - 1/2” dovetailed barrels fitted with matted quarter rib holding single flip-up express rear sight. Transition to mid rib has feather engraving matching front ramp holding silver bead. Tops of barrels are engraved “LEBEAU COURALLY” and “ARMES DE GRAND LUXE - LIEGE”. Barrel flats and bottoms of barrels are stamped with 1983 Belgian nitro proofs for 9.3x74R at 3000 Bar, and controllers stamp “F” for Joseph Scholtissen, post 1974. A sling loop is screwed to bottom of barrels. Coin finished small sized sidelock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, small reinforcing side bolsters, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and blued double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage baroque pattern of rose and other floral highlights interspersed with ribbons and banners, all in small shaded scroll background. Central scroll motif on floorplate is flanked by semi-relief cinquefoil vines and flowers. This treatment extends to side bolsters and fences as well as top lever thumb piece. Floral and scroll elements are also on trigger guard. The execution of this work is very well done. Engravers signature “R. Capece”, noted Browning custom shop engraver, is on trigger plate. Nicely stump figured European walnut flared pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 5/8” over skip line checkered wood butt. Drop points are nicely fluted, and well cut point pattern checkering is at grip. A sling loop matching that on barrels is on toe line. Matching small beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Interior of iron is also scroll engraved. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a very few light handling and assembly marks on metal, and a few minor marks in wood finish. It appears that during the making of this rifle, toe of buttstock was slightly damaged with minor repaired crack and small quarter inch by eighth inch epoxy patch at tip. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Replacement value on this gun is well over $100,000 today! A well balanced, snappy, little rifle most likely made for wild boar. MGM 21. 17,000 - 27,000
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1283 - (C) HERMANN GOERING ASSOCIATED SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE BY LUDWIG SCHIWY OF BERLIN WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Ludwig Schiwy Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 13528 Caliber/Bore: 8x65RS (.324 Groove Diameter) Barrel Length: 23 - 5/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 13/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” cast about 1/2” off This well built rifle has 23-5/8” dovetailed barrels fitted with full length broad matted rib, raised front portion forming ramp holding large red painted bead. Rear portion is fitted with claw bases. Unmatted portion at center is engraved “L. Schiwy Berlin S. W. 68”. Barrels are also fitted with unusual Schiwy patented rear sight with central large U-shaped notch flanked by triangular openings on sides use of which allows built in lead for running driven game. This sight is marked “D. R. P. L. Schiwy Berlin” and has been found on a number of rifles owned by Hermann Goering, and it appears that Schiwy was one of his favorite gunsmiths. Barrel flats are stamped with July 1932 German nitro proofs for 8x57 with subsequent post war Hannover Proof House marks for 8/65RS. Coin finished sidelock action with remnants of gold wash overall, is stocked to the fences and features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, raised arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers (both set). Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut Germanic scroll. Trigger guard is of horn. Stock of dense stump figured and nicely marbled European walnut measures 14-3/4” over thick horn ribbed buttplate. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and flush inlet lozenge shaped horn drop points. A gold washed rectangular silver presentation plate behind cheekpiece is engraved “E K” “Mit Waidmannsheil” “Hermann Goering” (in script signature). Similar presentation plaques have been noted on other Goering associated rifles. Most of the buttstock has been carved in Germanic style by a less than talented individual, with game scenes, oak leaves, and acorns. Left side has a stag pursuing two hinds. The entire right side is taken up by relief scene of battling European elk (moose). Oak leaves and acorns have been carved into checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend with inset horn tip, has Deeley release and has not been carved. Rifle is mounted with B. Nickel 1-4x scope with three post and crosshair reticle in soldered on claw rings, rear with windage. Weight without scope: 8 lbs 3 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Barrels have old “best” re-black with subsequent wear mostly on sides. Action is mostly bright polish with perhaps 10% gold wash remaining. Stocks have some of what appears to be their original surfaces, some oil added after newer carving. Bores are very fine, strong rifling throughout, with slight erosion at throats. Action is tight with forend installed. Right barrel is somewhat off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Set triggers work. Scope is fine, optically clear. MGM 149. Only legal residents of the United States of America may purchase this item. Morphy will only release this item to the buyer who is a confirmed US resident (valid government document required) that picks the item up personally or provides a valid US shipping address. By paying the invoice the buyer acknowledges he or she has no intention of selling or transferring the item in any manner to any entity outside of the US or using the item in any illegal manner. All other terms and conditions apply. 8,000 - 11,000 230
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1284 - (M) DANGEROUS GAME OVER-UNDER BLITZ ACTION EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE BY JOH. OUTSCHAR’S SOHN OF FERLACH WITH SCOPE (1967). Manufacturer: Outschar Model: OU Best Rifle Serial No. 3152 Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Magnum Barrel Length: 25 - 5/8” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 13/16” Drop at Heel: Approx 3” This well made and nicely finished rifle has 25-5/8” demi-bloc barrels fitted with full length matted rib, center portion milled away forming quarter rib holding one standing leaf rear sight and front ramp holding silver bead. Claw scope bases are installed. Unmatted portion of rib is engraved with makers name and “Ferlach”. Bottom of bottom barrel is stamped with calibers and Ferlach proofs. A sling eye is soldered to bottom barrel. Coin finished OU Blitz action with scallop back has top strap which extends over comb in H&H fashion. Action also features non-automatic safety, double Kersten locking system, reinforcing bolsters, and gold plated double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with near full coverage large swirling thistle leaves and blossoms in shaded background surrounding game scenes of animals, possible quarry for this rifle; pawing cape buffalo on left side, walking elephant on right, and a standing lion on bottom. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved with matching thistle leaves, and trigger guard bow is gold inlaid with the monogram “EB”. Trigger guard tang extends to horn grip cap. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Silver type pad, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, chinstrap transition to grip which is checkered in point pattern with beaded borders. A sling eye matching that on barrels is on toe line. Very full matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley release. Weight without scope: 9 lbs 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, extremely close to being “as new”, appears unfired since proof, and has only the faintest of handling marks on wood and metal, and some assembly marks on lumps and extractors. Rifle is fitted with Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5x scope with duplex reticle in engraved claw rings. Scope is excellent, optically clear. MGM216. 8,000 - 12,000
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1285 - (C) JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE IN .45-70 WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 24000 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: Approx 2” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 15/16” Length of Pull: 15” neutral cast (1929) Originally built in Purdey’s most popular proprietary cartridge, the .400 straight, with 120 examples recorded, this rifle has been converted to .45-70 USG, in London, and correctly proofed and regulated for this cartridge. Many, perhaps more than half, of the original .400 straight rifles have been converted in this manner. This rifle has 25 - 1/2” chopper lump barrels engraved with Purdey’s famous Audley House London address and with Whitworth steel information on unmatted portion of full length rib. A one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight is dovetailed through and a gold bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into muzzle end. Tops of barrels are engraved “Cal 45/70 Gov” “Regulated For 405 Grain Bullet”. Barrel flats are stamped with original London nitro proofs for .400 3”, and with 1975 London re-proofs for .45-70, with 405 grain bullet. Serial numbers are on bottoms of barrels, and barrel makers initials “GA” (George Aston) are on bottom of left barrel. Tube numbers “2933” and “2934” are on loop. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened sidelock self opening action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), sliding third fastener engaging short rib extension, bushed strikers, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with Purdey house rose and scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate, as well as on bottom of action over “London”. Blued trigger guard is engraved with open scroll. Serial number is on tang which extends to engraved steel grip cap. Nicely fiddle figured and lightly streaked European (?) walnut replacement buttstock measures 15” over thin black leather covered pad. Stock features large shadow line right hand cheekpiece, drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling loop matching that on barrels, as well as a silver oval engraved with initials “J T M” on toe line. Stock has been fitted with a mercury recoil reducer. Original splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. Gun is housed in relatively new brown oak and leather case with leather corners, lined in red cloth. Case contains new accessories including three ebony handled turnscrews, round oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and carrying sling. Two keys are in small covered compartment. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished and re-bored, retaining nearly all traditional finishes on all wood and metal surfaces, with only some light handling and assembly marks. Newer buttstock retains Purdey type styling, and there is some scattered pitting visible under new finishes on metal. Mechanically fine. Ejectors are slightly out of time. There are some rubs and scuffs in leather of case. Straps and handle are good. Interior and accessories are excellent. MGM173. 15,000 - 25,000 232
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1286 - (M) RENATO GAMBA/SAUER OVER-UNDER DANGEROUS GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ZEISS SCOPE AND CASE. Manufacturer: Renato Gamba Model: OU Double Rifle Serial No. 50010 Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Magnum Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 15/16” Drop at Heel: Approx 3” Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8”
25” Mono-bloc barrels are fitted with full length matted rib engraved “SAFARI - 72 - ARMI - RENATO - GAMBA - GARDONE - VT - ITALY” in unmatted portion of rib. A single folding leaf rear sight is dovetailed through and gold bead is in raised portion of rib forming ramp. Rib is also fitted with Talley scope bases. Bottom of mono-bloc is engraved “J. P. Sauer & Sohn” who most likely supplied barrels and action in the white to Gamba. Barrels are stamped with both German and Italian nitro proofs. Sling eye is soldered to bottom barrel. Scallop backed double Kersten Blitz OU action is coin finished and features non-automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved in full coverage small scroll surrounding vignettes of big game on sides in semi-relief; pair of elephant on left, and lion and lioness on right. Reinforcing bolsters are relief engraved with open shaded acanthus scroll. Trigger plate with more scroll engraving is also decorated by semi relief roaring lion’s head. Top lever, trigger plate, and single beaded trigger guard are blued. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Engravers signature, “R Vasco” is on trigger plate. Lightly streaked European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over dark brown leather covered pad. Stock features hogbacked comb, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and vacant silver shield. Side panels are fully checkered. and point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece forend has Deeley type release. Rifle is fitted with Zeiss Diavari - C 1.5 -4.5x scope, with duplex reticle in Talley QD rings. Butler Creek lens covers are fitted. Gun is housed in dark green canvas case with leather trim lined in green felt. A Renato Gamba label is in lid. Case contains black socks for action and barrels. Weight without scope: 7 lbs 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to “as new” with only a few handling and assembly marks in all factory applied finishes. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent, with some marks and scratches on exterior. Case is excellent. MGM219 8,000 - 12,000
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1287 - (C) CASED WESTLEY RICHARDS DOUBLE RIFLE IN .405 CALIBER (1912). Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: Double Rifle Serial No. T4830 Caliber/Bore: .405 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 11/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/16” Built with swamp quarter rib the gun has four flip up V rear sights with small scroll at front of rib, and ramp at front with blade front sight. Tops of barrels marked “Westley Richards & Co. / London / For .405 Cartridge”. Rib with dolls head extension, which is scroll engraved. Splinter forend with Deeley release and horn tip is checkered in point pattern and iron is scroll engraved. The horn capped pistol grip buttstock is checkered in a two point pattern through the wrist, with gold oval near toe with sling eye, and terminates with “Westley Richards” checkered hard rubber buttplate and has nicely beaded cheekpiece on left side. Made with double triggers, auto-ejectors, and auto-safety which is “Bolted”. The boxlock action is nicely engraved with about 80% scroll engraved coverage. The blued floorplate is engraved with scroll as is the long tang trigger guard which has serial number at grip. Nicely beaded fences with scroll engraving and the blued toplever also has scroll engraving which extends down the top tang. “Bolted” and “Safe” in gold on top tang near safety and bolting lever. Housed in its original full oak and leather case which has original makers label, snap caps, and a box of .405 Winchester Kynoch ammo included. CONDITION: Very good as partially restored. Stocks retain most of an older restored finish with a few handling marks
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and impressions subsequent to restoration. Barrels retain nearly all of an older restored blue finish. Action retains about 30-40% original thinning case colors. Floorplate has been reblued as has trigger guard. The action is tight and on face. Bores are good with beginning corrosion in both tubes - nothing serious. Case is in good condition with leather drying and straps broken. Interior is soiled, label is good. We sent for a factory letter which indicates this rifle was completed on June 10th 1912 for Westley Richards, Liverpool. The letter states that it was a .405 Winchester double rifle with an Anson & Deeley action. 20,000 - 30,000
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1288 - (C) A.H. FOX SINGLE BARREL TRAP J GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: A.H. Fox Model: Grade J SBT Serial No. 400131 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 15/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 9/16” Internal Bore Diameter: .743 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: .039 - Full Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz. Gauge: 12
32” Chromox fluid steel barrel with raised ventilated rib with ivory mid bead and remnants of red plastic front bead. Case hardened action is engraved with the round nose forend with engraved and casehardened Deeley release checkered in point pattern. Forend release metal appears to be an unengraved replacement. CONDITION: Very good as restored and customized. Buttstock, as noted above, retains about 90% of its custom varnish, inletting is somewhat crude. Forearm retains about 70% of its custom finish with checkering lightly thinned. Action retains about 80% of its custom restored case hardened finish. Barrels with a few scratches at muzzle, retain about 90% of a restored blue finish. Bore is very good with beginning orange peel in a couple of spots. Forcing cone lengthened. Mechanics are good. 3,500 - 5,500
1289 - (C) VERY RARE A. H. FOX “K” GRADE SINGLE-BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: A.H. Fox Model: Single Barrel Trap Shotgun Serial No. 400357 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 -5/8” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: .736 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .041 (Extra Full) Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
A. H. Fox made an estimated 568 single barrel trap guns, and only about 75 in grade “K”. This very well preserved example has 32” barrel with raised, matted, ventilated rib, with all correct factory address and steel type engravings, as well as nicely cut scroll on breech end. Barrel flat with grade and serial number has damascened edges. Case hardened action is engraved with 70% coverage large open scrolling acanthus. “FOX” is on each side. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut Fox capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 3/8” over leather faced Silver type pad. Side panels are checkered and modified point pattern checkering at grip has ribbons through pattern. Matching long reverse tapered trap ejector forend has Deeley type release. CONDITION: This gun appears to be nearly pristine, but the possibility exists that it’s a diabolically good refinish. Barrel retains over 96% excellent quality blue, with only a few light assembly marks. Action retains over 90% of what appears to be original case hardening color, silvered on top tang, thumbpiece, and trigger guard tang, as well as on high edges of engraving, which shows no sign of subsequent polishing. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish with only a few light handling marks. Checkering remains light in color. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. A lovely Fox. MGM 50. 2,000 - 3,000
1290 - (C) G. GAMBA (STOEGER) SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN WITH CUSTOM WOOD. Manufacturer: G. Gamba (Stoeger) Model: Single Barrel Trap Serial No. 41707 Barrel Length: 31 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” Internal Bore Diameter: .724 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .036 - Full Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
(1967) 31-3/4” Mono-bloc barrel is silver inlaid “STOEGER TRAP GUN” on milled out portion of matted, ventilated rib. Barrel flats are stamped with 1967 Italian nitro proofs, serial number, and makers “GG” logo. Makers name and address are on bottom of barrel. Case hardened action with dual locking lugs and Kerston type top fastener is engraved with 70% coverage simple scroll within scroll and geometric borders. Striking, well marbled, flesh toned European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over open sided black trap recoil pad. Modified point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. Matching large target forend has recessed Deeley release. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains over 90% original blue. Case hardening of action is faded to about 80%. Stocks retain most of their original finish with scattered marks and dents. Buttstock dished at face. Bore is very fine, lightly frosted. Action is a touch loose. MGM 58. 1,250 - 1,750
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1291 - (C) SPLENDID FOUR GRADE (4, 5, 7, AND $3000) FOUR GUN SET OF ITHACA SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUNS WITH FINE GOLD INLAY AND ENGRAVING BY MCGRAW IN NEAR NEW CONDITION WITH ORIGINAL BOXES, HANG TAGS, PAPERWORK. Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: Single Barrel Trap Serial No. (A) 405306 (B) 405307 (C) 405308 (D) 405309 Barrel Length: (ALL) 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: (B) 1 - 1/4”. Drop at Rear of Monte Carlo: 1 - 5/16” Drop at Heel: (B) 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Full Weight: 8 lbs 15 oz. Gauge: (ALL) 12 Bore
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This superb specially made compendium of an all time classic, covers all late grades made by Ithaca of their “Knick” model single barrel trap. Each gun has 32” barrels with matted, ventilated ribs. Engine turned barrel flats are marked “K581” through “K581-3” and with chamber length. Information and serial numbers are engraved on Grade 7 and $3000 grade. Flats are also engraved for grade and caliber on the top grades. Serial numbers are marked on lumps on Grades 4 and 5, with grade markings at rear. Boxlock type Knick actions with dual locking lugs engaging protrusions on ends of barrels, have nickel plated triggers on Grades 4 and 5, with gold plated triggers on 7 and $3000. Case hardened actions are engraved in traditional style for each grade, with trap shooter on left, and Indian with drawn bow on right side of Grade 4, which are outlined by large shaded acanthus. Grade 5 has typical, near full coverage, shaded acanthus surrounding vignettes of game birds in two color raised relief with pheasant on left and snipe on right. Bottom of action is engraved with traditional heraldic eagle. Grade 7 has higher style engraving of near full coverage fig leaves and figs with more highly detailed and extensive gold inlay, with a pair of ducks and cattails on left, and a pair of flushing pheasant with foliage on right. Eagle on bottom is in raised relief gold with white gold head and arrows. A dog’s head is in relief gold on trigger guard bow. The $3000 Grade has unique treatment of varying sized open shaded scroll, as counterpoint to even more extensive two color gold inlaid game scenes; with a trio of ducks settling into marsh on left side, heads of two drakes along with foliage and marsh are in lighter yellow gold. Right side depicts a trio of flushing pheasant, two cocks with lighter gold heads and an all yellow gold hen, are over light gold foliage in foreground. Bottom of action portrays relief gold ruffed grouse flying over lighter gold pine tree. A flying snipe is on trigger guard bow. Each gun has serial number in gold on trigger guard tang. The engravers signature, “McGraw”, is found in foliage on Grade 5 gun, and on small scroll above duck scene on $3000 Grade gun. Signature was not found on Grades 4 or 7, but is indicated on the factory letter. Stocks of crotch figured American walnut vary slightly depending on grade, but match each other very well. Each measures 14-5/8” over Ithaca sunburst pads, and have high Monte Carlo combs. Checkering patterns of each are typical for Grade, with 4, 5, and 7 being done in Fleur-de-Lis style with ribbons through patterns. Grades 5 and 7 have checkered side panels, and Grade 7 has Fleur-de-Lis flourishes into butt. $3000 Grade has relatively simple crenelated pattern checkering with checkered side panels. $3000 Grade also has special sunburst horn grip cap. Gold ovals are on toe lines of 4, 5, and 7 Grades, and a shield is on $3000 Grade. Reverse tapered beaver tail ejector forends with Deeley type releases, are checkered to match each Grade, and have serial numbers and grades on irons. Guns come with their original boxes with correct end labels in large Ithaca marked shipping box. CONDITION: Excellent, all guns are essentially “as new” and appear essentially unfired, with only faint firing halos on breechfaces and a few scattered extremely light marks in finish of stocks, which show some light crazing. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Boxes are fine. A superb, investment quality one-of-a-kind set impossible to replace at any price. Guns are accompanied by their original hang tags, and factory correspondence which states that these are the last guns made for the year 1965, and the Grade 7 is “probably the last one the company produces.” 60,000 - 80,000
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1292 - (C) VERY RARE ITHACA FLUES SINGLE BARREL TRAP TRY GUN. Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: SBT Serial No. 278944 Barrel Length: 34” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Internal Bore Diameter: .729 Choke: .033 - Full Weight: 9 lbs 7 oz. Gauge: 12
It is estimated that Ithaca Gun Company made at least three try guns, designed by employee Arthur P. Curtis. The Flues Model single barrel trap was introduced in 1914. It underwent three design changes to the locking system. This gun is of the third, and most common, variation. It has a 34” barrel with matted ventilated rib. Polished barrel flats are stamped with serial number. Case hardened action with flues type under bolt and third pattern crossbolt triple fastening, is engraved with usual 4-E large shaded acanthus within geometric borders. It does not have normal sporting vignettes, however “Ithaca” is inlaid in white gold on both sides. This treatment is known on other factory try guns. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow. Stock is specially made with two piece aluminum breech section with knuckle joint for adjusting for drop at heel and cast. Drop at comb and Monte Carlo, as well as length of pull and pitch are adjusted by knurled wheels inset mounted in recesses in stock. Thick buttplate is of red hard rubber. This gun is shootable to check adjustments. Many try guns are not. Modified point pattern checkering is at grip. A similar try gun is pictured on page 120 of “The Ithaca Gun Company, From the Beginning” (copyright 1991) by Walt Snyder. Matching reverse tapered beaver tail ejector forend has inset ebony tip and push button release and Fleur-de-Lis border checkering. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel retains approximately 90% original blue, with some light marks. Action retains 90-95% original case hardening color, and silvered on high edges from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its original blue with some loss due to flaking. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their original finish, with some light marks. Aluminum of breech section has some light scratches. Checkering is lightly worn and has not been re-cut. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. A fine rare Ithaca trap. 6,500 - 8,500
1293 - (C) SCARCE ITHACA GRADE 6E FLUES MODEL SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN WITH RARE 2ND VARIATION BOLTING. Manufacturer: Ithaca Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Model: 6E SBT Internal Bore Diameter: .729 Serial No. 274338 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Barrel Length: 32” Choke: .025 - Mod FFL Status: Curio & Relic Weight: 8 lb 3 oz. Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Gauge: 12 Drop at Heel: 1 - 3/4” The Flues Model single barrel trap was introduced in 1914. It underwent three design changes to the locking system. This gun is of the very rare second variation, made only for a short time during 1916. It has a 32” barrel with matted ventilated rib. Engine turned barrel flats are stamped with serial number. Case hardened action with flues type under bolt and second pattern crossbolt triple fastening, is engraved in typical 6E style with well cut large shaded acanthus within geometric borders surrounding ovate vignette of gold inlaid Indian with drawn bow in open woodlands on left. Indian is flush inlaid in three color gold. His leggings are of light gold, and his breech clout is in silver or white gold. A gold inlaid trap shooter with white gold pants and Bowler hat are on left. A heraldic eagle surmounted by “MADE in U. S. A.” is engraved on bottom of action. Matching acanthus engraving extends to sides of barrel with ribands engraved “Ithaca Gun Co.” on left and “Ithaca N. Y.” on right. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and tang. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over silver type pad over 1/4” spacer, and features Fleur-de-Lis checkering with fancy rear border, checkered side panels with Fleur-de-Lis intrusions, and a vacant gold shield on toe line. Matching reverse tapered beavertail ejector forend has inset ebony tip and push button release. According to the owner, this gun is featured on both the cover and inside cover of Walter Synder’s book: “The Ithaca Gun Company from the Beginning”. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains approximately 60% of what appears to be original blue, with numerous light marks, considerably thinned. Action retains 60-70 % original case hardening color, thinned and greyed around bottom, and silvered on high edges from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains approximately 20% blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish, with some crazing and numerous light marks. Pad is relatively new. Checkering is lightly worn and has not been re-cut. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. This very fine, rare Ithaca is pictured on page 118 of “The Ithaca Gun Company, From the Beginning” (copyright 1991) by Walt Snyder. 5,000 - 6,000 238
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1294 - (C) ITHACA GRADE 5E “LADIES GUN” KNICK SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: Grade 5E SBT Serial No. 403291 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 1 - 13/16” Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” Internal Bore Diameter: .727 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .029 - IMod Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. Gauge: 12
1295 - (C) ITHACA VICTORY GRADE FLUES SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: Victory SBR Serial No. V290519 Barrel Length: 34” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: .726 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .033 - Full Weight: 9 lbs 2 oz. Gauge: 12
This gun with its 30” barrel and short length of pull was undoubtedly made for a lady, or a man of short stature. 30” barrels are quite scarce on single barrel trap guns. The Knick was introduced in 1922 and had an improved bolting system, and barrel was made in one piece, instead of the mono-bloc arrangement as used in the Flues. The Knick Model remained basically unchanged for about the next 80 years. This gun has 30” barrel with matted ventilated rib. Barrel flats are engine turned. Serial number and grade are stamped on lump. Case hardened action with blued, checkered trigger, is engraved in usual “5E” style with near full coverage large shaded acanthus surrounding ovate sporting vignettes of multi-colored game birds; a gold pheasant standing in light gold grass is on left, and a snipe is walking in light gold foliage on right. Eagle with wings spread is engraved over “MADE IN U. S. A.” and Ithaca name and address are on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard with acanthus on bow has serial number on tang. Nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over Ithaca sunrise pad. Fleur-de-Lis checkering is at grip, and side panels are checkered. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching reverse tapered beaver tail ejector forend has an inset ebony tip, and Deeley type release. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely reconditioned, most likely by factory, retaining nearly all re-applied traditional finishes on wood and metal. Checkering worn, and does not appear to have been re-cut. Bore is very fine with some light scratches. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. 3,500 - 5,500
The Flues Model single barrel trap was introduced in 1914. It underwent three design changes to the locking system. This gun is of the third variation. The “Victory” Model was introduced in 1919 at a price of $75.00, $50 below the price of the 4E and was not equipped with ejectors. This particular gun has a 34” barrel with slightly raised matted ventilated rib. Barrel flats are stamped with serial number which has “V” prefix. Case hardened action with flues type under bolt and third pattern crossbolt triple fastening, is engraved in “Victory” style with wiggle and line borders. Left side is stamped “ITHACA VICTORY GRADE” “ITHACA GUN CO” “ITHACA N Y U.S.A.” A starburst is on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard has matching engraving on bow. Relatively plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over NOSHOC pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching reverse tapered beaver tail forend has push button release. CONDITION: Excellent, mostly original. Barrel retains approximately 90% of original blue with some light marks. Action retains 90-95% original case hardening color, thinned on top tang and silvered on high edges. There is some browning mostly on left side of action. Trigger guard retains approximately 90% original blue. Stocks retain most of their original finish, with some added oil and light marks. Newer pad is fine. Checkering is lightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. 1,500 - 3,500
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1296 - (C) ITHACA GRADE 4E “KNICK” MODEL SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: 4E SBT Serial No. 405199 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 1 - 15/16” Length of Pull: 14” Internal Bore Diameter: .728 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .039 - Full Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. Gauge: 12
1297 - (C) EARLY ITHACA GRADE 4E “FLUES MODEL” SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: Grade 4E SBT Serial No. 272916T Barrel Length: 34” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: .725 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .034 - Full Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 12
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The Knick was introduced in 1922 and had an improved bolting system, and barrel was made in one piece, instead of the mono-bloc arrangement as used in the Flues. The Knick Model remained basically unchanged for about the next 80 years. This gun has a 32” barrel with matted ventilated rib. Barrel flats are engine turned and stamped with “K3775” and chamber information. Serial number and grade are stamped on lump. Case hardened action with nickel plated trigger, is engraved in usual “4E” style with sprays of large shaded acanthus surrounding sporting vignettes with trap shooter on left and native American with drawn bow on right. Blued trigger guard with acanthus on bow has serial number on tang. Lightly crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over Ithaca sunrise pad. Fleur-de-Lis checkering is at grip, and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching reverse tapered beaver tail ejector forend has Deeley type release. CONDITION: Excellent, mostly original. Barrel retains approximately 95% original blue with some scattered light marks. Action retains 80-90% original cyanide color, fading and turning grey around bottom, and on top tang. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, silvered on right side of bow and at grip. Stocks retain over 85% of enhanced varnish with a few scratches and bumps, considerably crazed. Checkering worn, and does not appear to have been re-cut. Bore appears to be excellent, dirty. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. 1,500 - 2,500
The Flues Model single barrel trap was introduced in 1914. It underwent three design changes to the locking system, this gun is of the first variation, in use until 1916. It has a 34” barrel with matted ventilated rib. Polished barrel flats are stamped with serial number. Case hardened action with flues type under bolt and first pattern double wedge bolt triple fastening, is engraved in typical 4-E style with large shaded acanthus within geometric borders surrounding vignette of trap shooter on left, and heraldic eagle surmounted by “MADE in U. S. A.” on right. Blued trigger guard has serial number on grip. Lightly figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over Pachmayr trap pad, and features Fleur-de-Lis checkering, and a gold shield on toe line. Matching reverse tapered beaver tail ejector forend has inset ebony tip and push button release. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrel retains approximately 80-85% original blue, with numerous light marks. Action retains 70-80% original case hardening color, thinning around bottom, and silvered on high edges from normal hand wear. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, wood slightly under metal. Pad is relatively new. Checkering has been re-cut. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector does not trip. A scarce Ithaca with great original metal condition. 1,500 - 2,500
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1298 - (C) ITHACA GRADE 4E “FLUES MODEL” SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: Grade 4E SBT Serial No. 290240T Barrel Length: 34” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 1 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 15” Internal Bore Diameter: .728 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .032 - Full Weight: 8 lbs 15 oz. Gauge: 12
1299 - (C) IVER JOHNSON CHAMPION SINGLE-SHOT SHOTGUN WITH REMARKABLE ALOFS MFG. CO. RELOADING/SPEEDLOADER ATTACHMENT. Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Model: Champion Barrel Length: 27 - 5/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Weight: 7lbs 9oz Gauge: 20 Gauge
The Flues Model single barrel trap was introduced in 1914. It underwent three design changes to the locking system, this gun is of the third variation, in use since 1916. It has a 34” barrel with matted ventilated rib. Polished barrel flats are stamped with serial number. Case hardened action with flues type under bolt and third pattern cross bolt triple fastening, is engraved in typical 4-E style with large shaded acanthus within geometric borders surrounding vignette of trap shooter on left, and heraldic eagle over “MADE in U. S. A.” on right. Blued trigger guard has serial number on grip. Lightly figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15” over old open sided pad, and features right hand cheekpiece, Fleur-de-Lis checkering, and a gold shield on toe line. Matching reverse tapered beaver tail ejector forend has inset ebony tip and push button release. CONDITION: Very fine, original. Barrel retains approximately 80% original blue, with numerous marks, thinning generally overall. Action retains 70-80% original case hardening color, thinning and browning on bottom, and silvered on high edges from normal hand wear. Stocks retain over 60% what appears to be original finish with some oil added as maintenance over numerous light marks. Newer pad is not well fitted. Comb possibly lowered slightly. Checkering dirty and has not been re-cut. Bore is fine with striations. Action has just a hint of looseness. 1,500 - 2,500
Offered here is a very ordinary Iver Johnson single shot hammer shotgun. The gun has uncheckered stocks and case hardened receiver. What appears to be the original hard rubber buttplate. Attached to the gun is an incredibly cool and perhaps nearly unique attachment. Made by the Alofs Manufacturing Co. is a patented attachment to convert this very ordinary single shot hammer gun in to an auto-loader. The apparatus and magazine tube appear to be made of steel and are attached directly to the left side of the gun at the hinge. Very little is known about this device, however it converts the gun in to an auto-loader and seems to work seamlessly. CONDITION: Very good as field used showing marks and scratches throughout. Case colors around 50% as is barrel blue. Imagine a poor family in the 1930’s using this gun to bring home meat! This is easily the coolest apparatus this writer has ever seen added to one of these single shot hammer guns - a fantastic conversation piece! 500 - 1,500
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1300 - (C) LOVELY CASED & ENGRAVED JOSEPH LANG & SON SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Joseph Lang & Son Model: Single Barrel Trap Shotgun Serial No. 16328 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Full Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz Gauge: 12 Bore
1301 - (C) SCARCE (56 PRODUCED) L.C. SMITH “EAGLE” GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: L.C. Smith Model: SBT Eagle Grade Serial No. S11454 Barrel Length: 34” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: (in front of adjustable buttplate) 1 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” Internal Bore Diameter: .730 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: .016 - Mod Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz. Gauge: 12
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A very high grade gun with sculpted action, this single barrel trap gun features a 1/3 octagon barrel, 2/3 round with raised ventilated rib which is matted and has a white mid-bead and red front bead. Bottom left of barrel marked “For 2-3/4” Shell” and bottom of barrel with proper proof marks and top sides of barrel marked “Joseph Lang & Son” on right and “102 New Bond Street, London” on left with small bursts of scroll on sides of lumps. The straight grip buttstock is nicely checkered in a two point pattern through the wrist with checkered side panels and has a tear drop behind panel. The butt is of finely figured European walnut with vacant gold oval near toe and terminates in a hardened black “White Lined” ventilated recoil pad. Large forearm is nicely checkered in 4 point pattern with Anson type push button release and engraved with nice rose and scroll. The finely sculpted and rebated action is case hardened and engraved in a beautifully executed rose and scroll pattern and marked “Joseph Lang & Son” on sides. The polish blued trigger plate is nearly fully engraved in scroll and flower pattern as is the rolled edge blued long tang trigger guard which has serial number at tang. Housed in a green felt lined full oak and leather case with original owners name “J.H. McLane / Chicago” on top. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel retains about 98% of what appears to be its original blue, markings are crisp. Stocks retain near all of their original finish with only light handling marks. There is a tiny chip on the interior of the forearm near the ejector which of absolutely no concern, but it is there. The checkering is crisp. Action retains about 90%+ original case color which is just beginning to tone. Mechanics are crisp, bore is brilliant and shiny. Case is very good with soiling to felt lining and drying on exterior leather. Overall, this is a really high quality gun, in excellent condition that will last many more lifetimes. An opportunity to show up to the 16 yard line with a time-honored classic! 3,500 - 5,500
Of a total production of almost 2,700 L.C. Smith single barrel trap guns, only 56, or just over 2%, were of “Eagle” grade. This example has a 34” barrel with ventilated rib engraved “L.C. SMITH Eagle TRAP” on left side of breech end. Bottom of barrel is stamped with serial number, grade, and nitro steel logo. Case hardened single shot action with rotary bolt is engraved in usual “Eagle” style with relief flying pheasant on left side, and duck on right. An eagle, wings lifting in anticipated flight, is perched on top lever pivot. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Boldly stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8” over Morgan trap pad. Side panels are checkered as is grip. Matching schnabeled ejector forend has typical J-spring and knurled wheel secondary release in guitar shaped escutcheon. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrel retains approximately 80% original blue. Action retains approximately 50% original case hardening color. Stock has nearly all oil refinish, checkering re-cut. Bore is very fine with some scratches. Action is a bit loose with forend removed, but tight and on face with forend installed. Ejector is a bit weak. 6,000 - 8,000
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1302 - (C) L.C. SMITH “SPECIALTY” GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: L.C. Smith Model: Specialty SBT Serial No. S14299 Barrel Length: 34” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: .728 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .031 - Full Weight: 8 lbs 6 oz. Gauge: 12
1303 - (C) PARKER BROS. “SCE” SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Bros Model: Single Barrel Trap Serial No. 240265 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: .729 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .036 (Full) Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
Of just under 2,700 single barrel trap guns made by L.C. Smith, the vast majority were “Specialty” grade, with an estimated total production of 1,860. This good example has 34” barrel fitted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib marked “L. C. SMITH SPECIALTY TRAP”. Bottom of barrel is stamped with serial number and nitro steel logo. Boxlock action with L.C. Smith rotary bolt locking is case hardened and engraved with 70% coverage large shaded scroll surrounding game scenes on sides; setter on left, and pair of sitting quail on right. Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over black Old English pad. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip, and side panels are checkered. Matching beaver tail ejector forend has J spring release with knurled secondary release in guitar shaped escutcheon. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Barrel retains approximately 80% original blue, thinned and browned on sides at breech end, with thinning and marks overall. Action retains over 80% original case hardening color. Stocks retain over 90% of an old oil refinish. Checkering slightly worn. Pad is relatively new. Bore is excellent with some light striations. Mechanically fine. 3,000 - 4,000
Introduced to the market around 1917, the Parker single barrel trap gun was fairly popular, with a total of just under 2,000 made. The vast majority were in grade “SC” and about 1,300 of these had 32” barrels. This gun with 32” barrel fitted with matted ventilated rib, has Parker factory markings and “Acme Steel” on left side. All correct marks and proofs are on barrel flats and lump. Case hardened action has all correct marks on water table and is fitted with nickel plated trigger. Action is engraved with unique to this grade 60% coverage large open shaded scroll, as counterpoint to some sprays of standard scroll. Bottom of action is engraved “PARKER” and trigger plate has scroll surrounding vignette of flying pigeon. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and serial number on tang. Nicely crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over open sided Hawkins pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Side panels are checkered. A large vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching reinforced long beaver tail ejector forend has typical Parker release and patent date stamped on iron. Accompanying this gun is a Parker factory letter, indicating that the serial number is listed twice in the Remington IBM card book. The first card was a 32”, 12 gauge, single barrel, SC grade trap gun issued to T.S. D.W. Flannigan, who they believe to have been a Remington employee. The second card was also an SC grade single barrel trap gun, also in 12 gauge with 32” barrel, issued to T.S. C.W. Baldwin, another Remington employee. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrel retains nearly all of what appears to be an old re-blue with some subsequent marks and thinning. Action retains 50-60% original case hardening color, balance a pleasing silver. Stocks retain over 80% of what appears to be their original finish, but is possibly an old “best” quality refinish. Checkering is somewhat worn. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. A clean example of these well made guns, that has had little subsequent alteration, as is common on trap guns. 3,500 - 5,500
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1304 - (C) RARE (59 MADE) PURDEY SINGLE BARREL TRAP SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ENGRAVED AND MADE FOR MARSHALL FIELD & COMPANY. Manufacturer: Purdey Model: SBT Serial No. 26505 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” cast 1/4 off Internal Bore Diameter: .732 Barrel Wall Thickness: .063 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: .033 (Full) Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. Gauge: 12 (1954) 32” demi-bloc single barrel is fitted with slightly raised matted ventilated rib. Rear portion of barrel on left side of rib is engraved “Made expressly for Marshall Field & Company. Chicago.” Right side is engraved with Purdey’s famous Audley House, South Audley Street address. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2 -3/4” chamber. Bottom of barrel is stamped with serial number, tube number 60701, and with barrel makers initials “A H” (Alf Harvey). Case hardened sidelock action with decorative right hand sideplate, third fastener, and bushed striker is engraved in usual Purdey house style with 90% coverage well cut small scroll with the exception of specially requested heraldic American eagle on each lockplate. Both plates are also engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” which also appears on bottom of action over “London” and “England”. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard with “C. C. W.” in gold on bow has serial number on tang, which extends to hard rubber grip cap. Finely flame figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4” over thin brown leather covered pad. Classic point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip and usual drop points are behind lockplates. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. No actioners initials are found. Gun is housed in what appears to be original oak and leather case with brass corners in tan canvas outer cover. Case is lined in royal blue cloth and has gold embossed small black leather Purdey label in lid. Case contains 2 - piece cleaning rod, pull through cleaning kit in brown morocco wallet, striker key, Purdey marked snap cap, round oil bottle, bone striker bottle, and case straps in covered compartment. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Barrel retains nearly all of a high quality re-black. Action retains approximately 60% original color, worn on fences and beads, as well as on bottom. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color. Trigger guard most likely refinished at time of stocking retains about 60% of its blue. Stocks retain over 90% of their original finish, comb appears to have been altered subsequently. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors strong. Case leather is excellent, but with some rubs, as mostly protected by its outer cover, which is good, leather corners fraying. Zippered closure remains good. Interior cloth is excellent. Accessories are very fine to excellent. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specifications and indicating that it was made for Marshall Field and specified eagle on locks. Also that the gun was restocked in 1956 and again in 1957. MGM 123. 8,000 - 12,000 244
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1305 - (M) BOXED BROWNING MODEL 42 HIGH GRADE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: 42 Serial No. 00395NZ982 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” Chamber: 3” Choke: Full Gauge: .410 Bore
1306 - (C) GRADE F ENGRAVED (PREMIERE) REMINGTON MODEL 10 PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Pump 10 Serial No. U.152715 Barrel Length: 29 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: .738 Choke: .044 - Full Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
1307 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN (1960). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 42 Skeet Serial No. 160247 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14” Chamber: 3” Choke: Skeet Gauge: .410 Bore
Made in Japan. This boxed, near new Browning features vent rib, single bead, blued finish, deluxe diamond checkered high polish walnut stocks with pistol grip, and Browning monogrammed black composite buttplate and grip cap. Blued receiver is beautifully engraved on left side with wood scene, two gold pointers and a gold pheasant. Right side engraved in a marsh scene with four gold mallards. Engraving is not signed. CONDITION: Near new inside and out in original box with paperwork. 2,000 - 2,500
The top of the Remington line in this model, this gun has 29-1/2” ordnance steel barrel and is choked “full”. Top of barrel is matted and 4” of scroll engraving is at breech end. Bottom ejection Model 10 slide action with safety at front of trigger guard bow, is engraved in “F” grade pattern with very nicely cut large open shaded scroll within line and geometric borders surrounding vignettes of dogs and game on sides; a pointing setter is in open hills on left, and a duck flushes from a marsh on right. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Barrel retains most of an old re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Action retains over 90% of a different re-blue, engraving remains sharp. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, checkering clean on butt. Forend checkering is considerably worn and recesses are cut for thumb on left side. Barrel assembly most likely from another gun. Still a very rare early Remington. MGM 94. 3,000 - 5,000
This is a parts build-up gun with pre-64 parts built up in 1965. Features include solid rib, blued finish, takedown, checkered walnut stock, checkered straight grip walnut buttstock, Winchester logo buttplate. Matching numbers. CONDITION: Gun has seen very little use. 98% blue overall. Oil finish stocks are excellent with a few surface handling marks. Mirror bore and fine action. Late, near mint Model 42 Winchester Skeet gun. 4,500 - 6,500
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1308 - (C) RARE WINCHESTER MODEL STAINLESS MODEL 12 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN (1934). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 12 Serial No. 666930 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Modified Gauge: 20
Features “STAINLESS STEEL” stamped barrel, full matted rib, single bead, plain walnut pistol grip stock with flutes, Winchester monogram black composite buttplate, 14 groove corncob style walnut forearm. Stainless steel barrels were never popular, saw low production rates, and are extremely scarce; especially desirable in 20 bore with solid rib. Because they could not be blued, they had a painted finish that quickly wore off, making them extremely unpopular. CONDITION: This barrel is basically stainless steel in color with no visible black enamel except for underside of barrel. Tube has approximately 50% of its blue. Frame is a mix of blue and soft brown patina. Razor sharp legends. Wood is excellent and proud to metal with light handling marks and no cracks. Near mint, clean, shiny bore and fine action. Nice, clean, all original and untouched example. 2,500 - 3,500
1309 - (C) BOXED WINCHESTER 20 BORE UPGRADED & ENGRAVED PIGEON MODEL 12 SHOTGUN (1950). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 12 Serial No. 1296019 Barrel Length: 27 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore Someone went through great lengths and expense to upgrade this Model 12 to a Pigeon Grade Trap. It has been masterfully engraved on both sides of the frame with documented Winchester scenes which can be found on page 359 in the book “Winchester Engraving” attributed to George Ulrich. George Ulrich died in 1949 and this shotgun was manufactured in 1950, therefore it is a near exact copy of his work, the quality of which is comparable. The left side of the frame is engraved with four ducks with scroll and punch dot surroundings; right side exhibits the same scroll engraving with pointers and pheasants. Light engraving can be found on top and bottom of frame and takedown ring. Bolt and lifter are jeweled. Tube is stamped with pigeon. The XXX wood is exquisite, as is the Type B carving and checkering with English straight grip stock. Gun features a solid rib, single bead, blued finish, takedown, and a Winchester black composite buttplate. Base is engraved with a pigeon. CONDITION: It remains in near new condition as upgraded inside and out with the only appreciable wear being a few slide marks from the pump handle. Comes with what appears to be an original box with Winchester label on top. Correct Winchester end label that was hand stamped “SPECIAL PIGEON” and hand written “NO. 5 STYLE ENGRAVING S. GRIP B CARVED SOLID RIB” with serial number. Looks as if it was an original unmarked Winchester label and then hand stamped and printed to fill in the specs of this shotgun as it now exists. It is a beautiful shotgun in all respects. 2,000 - 3,500
1310 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 42 Skeet Serial No. 164487 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: 3” Choke: Modified Gauge: .410 Bore 246
Features deluxe custom checkered fleur de lis walnut stocks with straight comb Winchester pistol grip cap, blued finish, Simmons rib added, red bead front sight. CONDITION: Frame has some high edge wear overall, 95%. Beautiful oil finished wood. Mirror bore and fine action. 1,750 - 2,750
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1311 - (C) HANDSOME WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP 20 GAUGE PIGEON UPGRADE SHOTGUN (1937). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 12 Serial No. 734437 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Marked “Full” Gauge: 20
1312 - (C) LOT OF 2: BROWNING SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUNS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Browning Model: (A) Twelvette Double Auto (B) A-5 Sweet 16 Serial No. (A) A32979 (B) S56987 Barrel Length: (A) 29 - 1/2” (B) 27 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4” Gauge: (BOTH) 12
1313 - (M) ENGRAVED BROWNING A5 B4 GRADE SEMI AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: A5 Serial No. 231CS01490 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Modified Gauge: 20 Gauge
Fitted with plain barrel and steel front bead, this gun has very nice flame grained American walnut stocks which are checkered in proper Pigeon Grade Pattern with steel capped pistol grip and Winchester hard rubber buttplate. The 28” barrel is blued with contemporary markings and shows a “Full” choke. The bottom of the magazine tube is engraved with a contemporary pigeon. The forend is checkered in a diamond pattern which is typical of what is seen on Pigeon grade guns. The blued receiver is unengraved. Carrier is finely polished. CONDITION: Excellent showing limited use since being customized. Barrel retains about 95% of its custom blued finish. Action retains nearly all of its higher polish blued finish. Custom stocks are excellent with most of their custom finish and only have a few minor handling marks. A very nice usable Model 12. JSL 2,000 - 3,000
Lot consists of: Gun (A) Browning A-5 Sweet Sixteen. Earlier gun with solid rib, and made for 2-3/4” chambers. Checkered walnut stocks. Gold plated single trigger. CONDITION: Excellent retaining about 90% original finish to both wood and metal. Shows very light field use. Original buttplate. Appears all original, with light use. Gun (B) Twelvette. Gun made with raised ventilated matted rib with white mid, and red front bead. Checkered walnut stocks. Engraved receiver. Gold plated trigger. CONDITION: Very good as field used. Stocks with numerous hunting bumps and impressions. Retains about 80% original blued finish. Mechanics are fine. 550 - 800
This is an exquisite custom shop offering, engraver signed, with the original certificate when it was built on June 28th, 2007, Grade 4. The engraver signed the certificate and it is stamped on the bottom left of the frame Romainville B. It is engraved “Original Auto 5” on upper left side of frame. Upper right frame engraved “Made in Belgium”. The receiver and trigger guard are in a satin nickel. Features floral scroll engraving on receiver top. Left side features a scene with multiple quails both nesting and in flight, surrounded by similar scroll. Right sight has similar scene depicting in flight snipes in a woodland setting and similar scroll. Stock is a round knob, checkered, oil finished, deluxe walnut with crotch grain. Gold trigger. Browning logo black composite buttplate. Vented barrel with single bead, chrome lined, double star modified marked choke. CONDITION: If this shotgun has been fired, it has seen little to no use and is near new inside and out. Comes in a beautiful Browning Belgium custom shop leather case in a burgundy color with paperwork including engraving certificate. Case has a few of the usual scuffs but is still quite nice. 3,000 - 5,000
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1314 - (C) PRE-WAR FN BROWNING SWEET 16 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN (1930). Manufacturer: FN Browning Model: A5 Sweet 16 Serial No. 88858 Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Full Gauge: 16 Bore
1315 - (A) HIGH GRADE LATE BUILT W. W. GREENER 10 GAUGE PERCUSSION SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Greener Model: Percussion Side by Side Serial No. 6303 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 13/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: Diamters at muzzles: (L) .787 (R) .787 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .030 (R) .030 Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz. Gauge: 10 Bore
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Offered is a lovely pre-war FN Browning A5. Features solid matted rib, two bead sight, blued finish, round knob checkered walnut stock, nice period Hawkins ventilated pad, checkered walnut fore end. Right side of frame has been engraved by previous “J.M. McCune / K. C. MO.” CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 97% original factory blue. Razor sharp stamps. Right side of barrel has a couple of rubs and two small spots of aging with a slight touch of salt and pepper. Frame has some light high edge wear. Features the factory engraving standard on all models. Fine action. Mirror bore. Wood is excellent with a few minor handling marks, nice and dark. Checkering is sharp. Never refinished. 1,200 - 1,800
(1869) 30” barrel set is engraved “W. W. GREENER. NO 48 DUKE ST. ST JAMES’S & NO 11 STRAND LONDON, LAMINATED STEEL INDESTRUCTIBLE BY GUN POWDER” on concave rib. Case hardened patent breeches have fine scroll engraved rib extension and engraved platinum blow-outs. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with gauge, Birmingham black powder proofs, serial numbers, and Greener elephant logos. Matching numbered ebony ramrod with brass tip and tail (steel worm under cap) is held by two plain pipes. Breech iron with very nicely filed fences has tang engraved with near full coverage very well cut shaded scroll. Front spring locks with tall sculpted serpentine hammers are engraved with open scroll at fronts under “W. W. GREENER” and with large shaded scroll at nicely rebated rears. Trigger plate has very fancy finial matching thimble. Blued trigger guard with more shaded scroll on bow, has serial number on tang. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut stock measures 14 - 1/2” over plain steel buttplate. Stock features widely spaced checkering at grip and forend, and a vacant silver shield at top of grip. Stock attaches to barrels with captive sliding bolt through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrels retain 50 - 60% original Damascus finish. Locks, breech iron and patent breeches retain over 80% of their original case hardening color. Trigger guard retains about 40% of its original blue. Buttplate has only traces of blue, mostly flaked. Stock retains most of its original hand rubbed oil finish, a bit dry. A crack at wrist has been masterfully repaired, and is nearly undetectable. Bores appear to be very fine, shiny with some frosting toward muzzles. Locks are crisp. A really lovely old Greener. MGM178. 2,000 - 3,000
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1316 - (A) JOHN MANTON & SON PERCUSSION SIDE BY SIDE 12 BORE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: John Manton & Son Model: Percussion Side by Side Serial No. 11329 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .733 (R) .733 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .033 (R) .033 Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
(ca 1842) 28” Twist barrels are engraved “John Manton & Son Dover Street London” on broad slightly elevated rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with London black powder proofs and serial numbers. A rosewood ramrod with remnants of serial number on face of brass tip has brass tail with worm under cap is held in place by two plain pipes. Breech iron is scroll engraved at tail and has shore bird engraved toward front. Unusual Manton style locks with flash fences integral as was done in the flintlock era, are of front spring design, and are fitted with flat faced serpentine hammers. Instead of the usual tumbler screw used to retain hammers at this late date, Manton used an earlier style with hammers retained by a nut. Hammers have shrouded noses to retain bits of flying percussion cap. Lockplates are engraved with well cut large open acanthus scroll within small scroll borders surrounding game scenes; pheasant on left lock and black grouse on right. “JNo Manton & Son Patent” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate has traditional pineapple finial matching thimble. Blued trigger guard is engraved with dog on bow and pheasant on tang with serial number in small oval toward rear. Very dense crotch figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over steel buttplate with long top tang, engraved with scroll and birds. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A silver crest plate engraved with a stag and some illegible initials is at top of grip. Stock attaches to barrels with traditional sliding side bolt through oval silver escutcheons. This gun is listed in “The Manton Supplement” by W. Keith Neal and D. Back as being owned by S. H. Dickson USA. His name is stamped in inletting under right lock. CONDITION: Good, mostly original. Barrels retain most of their original brown with fine definition to pattern, with some cleaned blood spots and associated pitting at rear 5” from breeches. Locks retain a considerable amount (20 - 30%) original case hardening color. Trigger guard retains perhaps 30% original blue. Buttplate is mostly gray to brown with traces of blue on top tang. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with a considerable amount of marks and dings. Bores are fine, lightly frosted throughout. Locks are crisp. A fine old Manton gun, undoubtedly shootable. MGM 99. 3,500 - 5,500
1317 - (A) SUPERB QUALITY, PLAIN FINISHED PERCUSSION SIDE BY SIDE RIFLE/SHOTGUN COMBINATION BY ANDREW MACFARLANE OF NEW YORK CITY WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Macfarlane Model: SxS Rifle Shotgun 10/10 Paradox Serial No. 169 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 11/16” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 5/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Weight: 10 lbs 1 oz. Gauge: 10 Bore Shotgun / 16 Gauge Rifle Many of the New York City gunmakers, such as Patrick Mullin, produced these high quality but unadorned guns, and this style became almost a trademark of these makers. This lovely combination rifle/shotgun, in its original case, has 30” “best” stub Damascus barrels with slightly raised broad concave rib engraved “MACFARLANE. MAKER. NEW . YORK.” (Working at 5 Dey Street, 1844-1860). Rib is fitted with single standing leaf rear sight and silver blade front on square ramp. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with London nitro proofs for 10 bore shotgun and 16 bore rifle (.675 groove diameter). A rosewood ramrod with matching serial number has brass head and tail, and is held by two plain pipes. Breech plugs with vented platinum blow-outs are case hardened. Front spring locks with flat faced serpentine hammers and all other furniture including breech iron, trigger plate with nicely filed finial, trigger guard, and steel buttplate with long top spur, are all lightly case hardened and unengraved. Stock of beautifully marbled and figured European walnut has wide spaced checkering at grip. Drop points are nicely shaped and a gold shield at top of grip is engraved “GK”. Stock mounts to barrels with side bolt through oval steel escutcheons. CONDITION: Excellent, appears nearly unfired. Barrels retain over 95% original brown with silvering on high points due to case wear. Nearly all temper blue remains on rear sight, and nipples, blue on front sight base considerably flaked and with some pitting. All other metal parts retain most of their light colored hardening, which is essentially a French grey. Stock has only a few scattered marks and bumps in its original oil finish, with two fairly deep digs on left side of grip checkering. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Locks are crisp. Gun is housed in its original figured black walnut case with inlet shaped brass corners and central shield shaped escutcheon. Case is lined in purple velvet and contains fine ebony two piece cleaning rod, nipple key with ebony handle, pigskin lined powder flask with pewter top by James Dixon & Sons with matching leather shot pouch. Other accessories include a pigskin wallet with two piece nipple wrench, with turnscrew and spare nipples under end caps. Another compartment holds a case hardened steel oil bottle by Dixon, and an old card states “Property of Mrs. Ellen Kent Machinson” with New York address (note initials GK: this was probably her father’s gun). Case is very fine with repaired cracks in top. Interior cloth is good with some staining and rubs. Accessories are very fine. This is a beautiful combo gun, well preserved. MGM 45. 4,000 - 7,500
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1318 - (A) INTERESTING OLD JOHN MANTON SINGLE FOWLER WITH MOORISH DAMASCUS BARREL CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION HOUSED IN A MANTON CASE. Manufacturer: Manton Model: Fowler Barrel Length: 37” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14” Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore At the end of the 18th century high quality barrels were always in demand, and were very expensive. Many guns by Manton and others used Spanish made barrels salvaged from earlier guns, and this use of a Moorish barrel is not unprecedented. This barrel is 37” long and has modified octagonal breech section decorated with raised arabesque carvings inlaid with gold and silver. Barrel transitions to round with more inlaid decoration toward muzzle. An under rib has been fitted, and a newer hickory ramrod is in two plain pipes. Patent breech plug with inset right side is converted to percussion with drum and nipple. Drum is stamped “T J Egan”. No Manton number found. Lock with flat plate has classic truncated tail. It has been converted to percussion with a flat faced serpentine hammer fitted, and all flint mechanism including fences filed away. Lock is engraved “John Manton & Son” “PATENT”. Borders are feather engraved and a stand of arms is at rear of plate. Trigger plate has classic pineapple finial and trigger guard with stand of arms on bow has scroll on looped tail which forms semi-pistol grip. Well marbled European walnut straight grip stock measures 14” over steel buttplate with long top strap engraved with stand of arms. Stock features a right hand shadow line cheekpiece, square checkering at grip, and a silver rectangle engraved “GFB” at top of grip. Stock attaches to barrel with two captive side bolts through oval silver escutcheons. Gun is housed in fiddle figured mahogany case with brass D-ring handle, central medallion engraved “G. Snyder”. Lid fastens with two pendulum brass hooks, and keyhole escutcheon is of classic Manton ivory inverted teardrop style. Case is lined in green baize, and has small paper John Manton label in lid with 6 Dover Street address. Case contains an unopened tin of Joyce & Co percussion caps, glass and pewter hip flask, reproduction powder flask, ivory handled dusting brush, relatively new pewter oil bottle, 3 piece greenheart and brass cleaning rod, with more percussion caps under mahogany lock platform with ivory knob. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Barrel with considerable wear retains traces of an old refinish. Other steel and iron parts cleaned to gray brown patina. Stock has old oil refinish, details rounded, checkering considerably worn. Bore is rough. Lock is good. Case is very good to fine, appears original with numerous marks and scratches along with staining and cracks in top. Interior cloth is good with some light staining and insect damage. Accessories are good. Label is fine with some dents and punctures, still quite legible. MGM 100. 3,000 - 5,000
1319 - (A) EARLY JAMES PURDEY PERCUSSION DOUBLE SHOTGUN INCORPORATING WYATT’S PATENT GRIP SAFETY WITH EXTERNAL INTERCEPTING SEARS. Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Percussion Side by Side Serial No. 1595 Barrel Length: 29 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” cast about 1/4 on Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .675 (R) .676 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .039 (R) .039 Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. Gauge: 14 Bore
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(1829) 29 - 7/8” Twist barrels are fitted with Purdey’s elevated rib engraved “ I, PURDEY No 314 - 1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON”. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with serial number, London proofs, and “JP”. Two plain pipes hold greenheart ramrod with brass head and tail with worm under cap. Patent breeches have platinum bands at breech ends, and vented platinum blow-outs. Breech iron with integral fences is nicely scroll engraved. Front spring locks are fitted with broad serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Locks have pivoting intercepting sears engraved “SAFETY” that engage notches on bottoms of hammers at half cock. These are part of Wyatt’s patent of 1818 found on many early Purdey guns and rifles. This specification also covered a grip safety which locked triggers in forward position until squeezed. This gun is also so equipped. Locks are engraved with sprays of very well cut open scroll and “PURDEY”. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial, central area is engraved with a seashell. Steel trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number engraved at very rear behind mounting screw. Very finely marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/8” over steel buttplate with long engraved top strap. Flat top checkering is at grip, and a silver truncated rectangle, devoid of any engraving, is at top of grip. Stock attaches to barrels with usual captive side bolt through oval silver escutcheons. CONDITION: Very good to fine, original. Barrels retain most of their original brown, silvering and lightening from normal hand wear at rear with area of pitting most likely resulting from some early owner laying his bloodied thumb over top of barrels. Breech iron and locks retain a considerable amount, perhaps 30 - 40%, original case hardening color. Traces of original blue are on trigger guard bow. Stock retains most of its original hand rubbed oil finish with added oil as maintenance over the years, and with a large number of scattered marks and dings. Stock is sound. Bores are excellent with some scattered pitting toward muzzle ends. Locks are crisp. Safety mechanisms work. This fine gun, with no apologies to make, would undoubtedly make a good shooter. MGM 97. 4,500 - 7,500
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1320 - (A) HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION RIGBY PERCUSSION SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH BARRELS BY JOSEPH MANTON. Manufacturer: Rigby Model: Percussion Side by Side Serial No. 12863 Barrel Length: 30 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .019 (R) .020 Weight: 5 lbs 11 oz. Gauge: 14 Bore (ca 1867) This very late built percussion gun started life as a 16 bore flint gun by Joseph Manton. 30 -7/8” Skelp twist barrels are engraved “Joseph Manton, Maker to His Majesty” on Manton style elevating rib. Rigby’s used these barrels in completely building remainder of this gun. Patent breeches with scroll engraving on rib extension and vented platinum blow-outs have Rigby’s serial numbers on bottoms. Greenheart ramrod with brass head and tail (no worm but has removable cap) is held by two plain pipes. Breech iron with nicely filed integral fences is case hardened and full scroll engraved. Island front spring locks have flat faced serpentine hammers, and are engraved with 90% coverage very nicely cut open shaded scroll. “John Rigby & Co” is in Gothic script on each lockplate. Trigger plate has extended front finial with reinforcing screw. Trigger guard with open scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Beautifully figured and marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 3/8” over blued and engraved steel buttplate with short top spur. Small drop points are behind locks, and deeply cut point pattern checkering is at grip and on forend. Silver flash guards are mounted at rear of barrel channels and stock attaches to barrels with captive side bolt through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use. Older barrels retain dramatic brown over considerable light frosting. Breech iron, and locks, retain over 90% original case hardening color. Blue on trigger guard is mostly flaked, with only traces remaining. Buttplate retains perhaps 25% of its original blue, remainder considerably flaked. Stock retains over 90% original finish with a number of light marks and scratches. Checkering is dark, but lightly worn. Bores are excellent, with only a bit of discoloration toward muzzles. Locks should be crisp, but right lock is undoubtedly somewhat gummed with old oil. A superb lightweight percussion gun by two iconic makers. MGM 98. 5,000 - 8,000
1321 - (A) HIGH CONDITION AMERICAN ARMS CO. (BOSTON, MASS.) SXS SIDESWING HAMMER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: American Arms Co. (Boston) Model: SxS Hammer Shotgun Serial No. 654 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 2 - 3/16” Drop at Heel: 3 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .741 (R) .742 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .036 (R) .026 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .000 - Cyl (R) .014 Recess Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
(Circa 1890) These high quality guns, built to G.H. Fox patent, were extremely strong and fairly popular. Very few were highly embellished. Their normal understated quality is evident in this high condition gun, with its 28” twist or laminated steel barrels. Maker’s name and address are rolled on top rib. Unusual side swing action integral with forend features barrels which pivot to the right upon pushing thumbpiece forward. Quality of workmanship is evident in near perfect fit of barrels and locking surfaces. Front spring rebounding locks have serpentine deeply chamfered hammers. Sides of locks are marked “AM. ARMS CO.” “BOSTON”. Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over skeleton steel buttplate. Hard rubber grip cap is nicely shaped and central portion of buttplate is very nicely filed. CONDITION: Excellent, original as found. Barrels retain approximately 90% original brown with dramatic pattern. Action and locks retain over 90% original case hardening color, silvered on high edges. Trigger guard retains about 40% of its original case color. Stocks retain over 90% of their original oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are frosted with some scattered light pits. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. MGM 56. 2,500 - 3,500
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1322 - (A) ATTRACTIVE BLISSETT & SON DOUBLE HAMMER GUN. Manufacturer: Blissett & Son Model: SxS Double Hammer Gun Serial No. 5600 Barrel Length: 28 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/16” Neutral Cast
Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .731 (R) .724 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .039 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) .000 - Cylinder (R) .000 - Cylinder Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
Dramatically patterned, laminated steel barrels are engraved “Blissett & Son Liverpool” on game rib with dolls head extension. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs. Case hardened top lever action is fitted with bar spring locks with low mounted round bodied re-bounding serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with scroll borders. “Blissett & Son” is on each lockplate. Blued trigger guard has serial number on tang. Very attractive, nicely fiddle figured and well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/16” over checkered horn buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with shaped horn tip has Deeley release. Gun is housed in new LL Bean case. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain over 90% original brown, silvered at breech ends from normal hand wear. Action and locks retain approximately 80% original case hardening color, silvered from normal hand wear on fences and beads. Stocks retain nearly all of their original oil finish with a number of light marks and scratches associated with casual field use. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent with some scattered light pits (may clean). Barrels do not appear to have been cut. Action is tight with forend installed; a touch off face. MGM 42. 2,500 - 3,500
1323 - (A) SUPERB QUALITY PERCUSSION SHOTGUN BY NICOLAS NOEL BOUTET CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK. Manufacturer: Boutet Model: SXS Percussion Barrel Length: 35 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8” Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. Gauge: 20 Bore
Boutet was the director of the state arms manufacturer at Versailles and made some incredible highly embellished firearms. This high quality gun, not highly embellished, has 35 - 1/2” skelp twist barrels with octagonal breech sections transforming to 16 sides, and then with wedding bands to round. Tops of breech sections are engraved “Boutet” “Directeur Artiste”. Barrels have been converted to percussion with the installation of new bolstered breeches. Round bodied locks with nicely filed fleur-de-lis at tails are fitted with round bodied percussion hammers. Flintlock fences are retained. Left lock is engraved “Manufre” “Versailles”, right with “Boutet” “Directeur Artiste”. Dense, relatively plain European walnut stock measures 13 - 5/8” over thick steel buttplate, and features right hand rolled scroll cheekpiece, flat top checkering on bulbous grip and forend, and swiveling sling loops. All furniture is of steel including trigger guard with well filed fillet on bow, and broad finial. Baleen ramrod with ivory tip and steel tail is held by three pipes, and nicely filed thimble. Front two pipes are beaded, third pipe has sling loop. Stock attaches to barrels with sliding bolt. CONDITION: Very good, as refinished. Barrels retain most of an old re-brown over scattered pitting, sharp edges quite soft, as is engraving. Other metal parts are cleaned and polished to silver. Stock retains most of an old oil finish with numerous marks and bumps. Checkering has not been cleaned or re-cut. Bores are brown. Locks are very fine. MGM 181. 1,750 - 2,750
1324 - (C) GOOD QUALITY BOXLOCK GAME GUN BY JOSEPH BRADDELL OF BELFAST, IRELAND WITH ORIGINAL CASE. Manufacturer: Braddell Model: SxS Boxlock Serial No. 7767 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8”
Length of Pull: 14 -3/4” Cast off 3/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .729 (R) .731 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .027 (R) .022 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .020 - Mod (R) .004 - IC Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
This Irish gun, obviously sourced from Webley & Scott, has 28” dovetailed barrels engraved “Joseph Braddel & Son. Mayfair. Arthur Square. Belfast” on marrow, swamped game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2” chambers. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll. “BRADDELL & SON” is in scrolled riband on sides. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Well veined and lightly figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-3/4” over brown leather covered pad. Flat top point pattern checkering is on semi-diamond hand, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Gun is housed in its original tan canvas leather trimmed case, lined in reddish cloth. A paper Braddell & Son label is in lid. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain approximately 90% of an old re-black. Action retains 40-50% original case color. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish with added oil over numerous light marks and dings. Checkering lightly worn. Newer pad is excellent. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Case is fine, canvas faded, leather trim has some scuffs and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is considerably faded, soiled and rubbed. Label is good, foxed, with some rubs and chips. MGM152. 1,100 - 1,700 252
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1325 - (A) MOSTLY ORIGINAL, AS FOUND, LAVISH CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND BOXLOCK EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL SCROLL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAYS. Manufacturer: Charles Daly Model: SxS Regent Diamond Serial No. 1873 Barrel Length: 29 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .726 (R) .726 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .025 (R) .022 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .042 (Extra Full) (R) .041 (Extra Full) Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore This top of the line Daly gun has 29 - 7/8” dovetailed steel barrels gold inlaid “Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality” within background of exceptionally well cut shaded acanthus scroll with floral highlights on concave game rib. Matching scroll is on rear breech ends of barrels as termination for wonderful carved fronds of fern and rose blossoms. Barrel flats are stamped with German black powder proofs and serial number. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with H. A. Lindner crossed pistol logos. Case hardened scallop backed top lever action features automatic safety, pin type cocking indicators, square crossbolt hidden third fastener, side clips, intercepting safety sears, and double triggers. Action is engraved with more sublime scroll and floral highlights matching that on barrel, covering essentially every surface except for vignettes of game birds on sides; pair of partridge in relief gold in a rural setting on left, and a pair of snipe in old woodlands on right. Trigger plate is a gold inlaid relief duck flying toward the viewer surmounted by a gold inlaid regents crown. A pair of flushing partridge are in gold on trigger guard bow. Fences are beautifully carved in high relief sea shell motif. “Charles Daly” is on small arched riband on each side of action. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13 - 7/8” over dark brown leather covered pad. Checkering on side panels is outlined by chip carving. Fancy checkering at grip has fleur di lis behind side panels, and very fancy borders at rear. A horn finial is on tip of pistol grip and a vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with inlet horn tip has Deeley release. CONDITION: Very fine, mostly all original. Barrels retain approximately 80% original blue, thinning on sides, and there are some light marks and thinning toward muzzles. Action retains a considerable amount of original case hardening color, percentage difficult to access, due to extensive engraving which is silvered on high points adding to depth of detail. Stocks retain over 80% of their original finish with loss and sanding marks along with lightening of color associated with installation of newer pad. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with forend installed. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are in time. A Griffin & Howe letter notes that this gun was consigned to V L & D on December 6, 1919, and returned to the consignor (Hyner, Erie PA) in 1922. MGM208. 12,500 - 17,500
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1326 - (A) CHARLES DALY DIAMOND QUALITY 12 GAUGE SXS SHOTGUN WITH TRULY EXCEPTIONAL DEEP RELIEF ENGRAVING AND ALMOST THREE DIMENSIONAL GOLD INLAID DOGS AND BIRDS. Manufacturer: Charles Daly Model: SxS Diamond Quality Serial No. 1933 Barrel Length: 29 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 11/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .727 (R) .727 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .036 (R) .031 Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Choke: (L) .043 - Extra Full (R) .043 - Extra Full Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 12 Early guns imported by Charles Daly are always of high quality, the top quality guns are almost always exceptional, especially those like this example by H. A. Lindner with 29-3/4” dovetailed Witten steel barrels gold inlaid “Charles Daly Diamond Quality” in unmatted rectangle in slightly raised matted game rib. Breech ends of barrels have bands and flourishes of exceptionally well cut relief scrolling acanthus with geometric highlights. Witten steel emblems are also present. Barrel flats are stamped with German black powder proofs. Bottoms of barrels with “WITTEN EXCELSIOR” and crossed pistol logos surmounted by “HAL”. Lindner’s serial number “2199” is on bottom of right barrel. Case hardened double arched back boxlock action with intercepting safety sears also features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), square crossbolt third fastener, gold plated pin cocking indicators, side clips, and double triggers with checkered finger blades. Water table is marked “PRUSSIA”. Action is engraved with full coverage exceptionally well sculpted deep relief scrolling acanthus with floral highlights surrounding oval vignettes of dog and game birds in high relief gold within well detailed backgrounds; a pair of ducks are flying toward viewer on left side of action, while a trio of grouse are on right. Trigger plate portrays setter in open meadow, and a pair of woodcock fly through sylvan opening on trigger guard bow. Fences are also deeply relief carved in acanthus and beads. “Charles Daly” is engraved on action around bases of fences. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Wonderfully marbled and figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8” over tan leather covered pad. Side panels are checkered and have elongated drop points. Point pattern checkering is at grip which has hard rubber inlay at tip of knob. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with inset horn tip has Deeley release. PROVENANCE: Frank Pachmayr Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain over 90% good quality re-blue over some light marks and dings. Engraving remains sharp and clear. Action retains a considerable amount of original case hardening color, percentage difficult to ascertain due to extensive engraving, Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with numerous marks, checkering re-cut. Area at rear of forend along barrel channels, relieved to disguise possible chips or cracks, a very long time ago. Bores are very fine to excellent, shiny with a hint of frosting. Action is very slightly loose and down on flats. Ejectors are in time. A beautiful gun with outstanding engraving. MGM125 9,500 - 14,500 254
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1327 - (A) HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 HAMMER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SxS 1878 Serial No. 10476 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 2 - 3/16” Drop at Heel: 3 - 5/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .050 (R) .044 Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Choke: (L) Full (R) Full Weight: 9 lbs 6 oz. Gauge: 10 Bore 30” broad two stripe Damascus barrels are engraved “COLT’S PT. F.A MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” on concave game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with serial number and bottoms of barrels with “LM”. Case hardened top lever action is fitted with front spring locks with chamfered serpentine rebounding hammers. Action and locks are engraved with about 30% coverage sprays of scroll within line and geometric borders. Lockplates are engraved “Colt’s PT. F.A. Mfg. Co.” Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and serial number on tang. Smoky marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4” over checkered hard rubber buttplate with Rampant Colt logo. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with schnabeled inlet ebony tip has Colt’s adaptation of the Deeley release. CONDITION: Excellent, original, as found, with evidence of very little firing. Barrels retain over 80% original brown Damascus finish, thinned on sides from normal hand wear, and with some light scratches, mostly on side of right barrel. Action retains 90-95% original case hardening color, silvered on sides of fences and sharp edges. Locks retain nearly all of their color. Trigger guard retains 60-70% original blue, silvered and flaked. Stocks retain nearly all of their original finish with numerous light marks and dings associated with 100 or more years standing in a closet. Checkering is very lightly worn, and still light in color at grip. Case color on forend latch is almost completely gray. Checkering darkened. Bores are very fine with some light frosting. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Perhaps as high a condition early Colt shotgun, as one could hope to find. MGM186. 8,500 - 13,500
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1328 - (A) RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 12 GAUGE, HAMMER SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Double Barrel Shotgun Serial No. 22325 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Modified / Modified Weight: 8lbs 4oz Gauge: 12 Bore
1329 - (A) SUPERB HIGH GRADE COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE HAMMER GUN. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SxS 1878 Serial No. 20181 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 2” Drop at Heel: 3 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .727 (R) .728 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .026 (R) .025 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) .032 - Full (R) .008 - IC Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. Gauge: 12 256
Considered at its time of manufacture to be one of America’s premier shotguns the Model 1878 was an extremely uncommon and expensive item and, according to R.L. Wilson, was the most expensive priced item in the Colt catalog. This factory documented special order Model 1878 Colt has an unusual dolls head rib extension and is Grade “8”. This is pertaining to the grade of engraving, select highly figured walnut checkered stocks, and elaborate “Damascus” pattern barrels. Configuration is 12 gauge, 30 inch barrels blue finish, wood stocks, 8lb 4oz. Grade “8” and shipped to E.C. Meacham Arms Company of St, Louis in September, 1888. With a total production of less than 33,000 gun this is one of the least frequently encountered Colt firearms ever produced. Elegantly engraved receiver with hunting dog game scene on left lock plate with chiseled border and tight scrolls of vies and clamshell geometric patterns. Right lock plate is similarly engraved with game scene of feeding quail with matching borders and scrolls. Hammers are embellished with matching borders and scrolls. Trigger guard has petite games scene of fly goose over a wetlands area and is bordered with a chiseled rope pattern. Forearm iron and balance point of receiver are engraved with matching scrolls and wavy rope border. Barrel is lightly engraved at dolls head extension and at very rear of breech with border and clamshell embellishment on dolls head itself. CONDITION: Very fine with the barrels having a beautiful and vivid Damascus patterning and bright shiny bores with absolutely no distress. Traditional brass bead front sight and Colt Hartford address on rib. Figured American two piece stocks are exceptionally fine with crisp checkering at wrist and pistol grip and forearm checkering is very slightly worn. Gutta Percha “Colt” butt plate is slightly worn but fully intact and very uncommon to find in such fine condition. Receiver and lock plates have silvered and grayed with age. Engraving is crisp and very sharp. Configuration is verified by factory letter dated August 2018. A very fine and rarely encountered American high grade hammer gun. 4,500 - 5,500
Fine Damascus barrels are marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” on game rib with dolls head extension. Case hardened top lever action is fitted with bar locks having deeply chamfered serpentine rebounding hammers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within line borders. Lockplates have matching scroll surrounding vignettes of pointer on left and pair of snipe (?) on right. Both locks are engraved “COLT”. Top lever and trigger plate are blued, as is trigger guard which has scene of flying duck on bow and serial number on tang. Nicely figured, dense American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over Rampant Colt embossed checkered hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with ebony inlet schnabeled tip has modified Deeley release. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrels retain 60-70% original Damascus finish. Action and locks retain approximately 40% original light case color. Top lever and trigger plate retain over 60% of their blue. Trigger guard with about 10% blue, is considerably silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish with some added oil, with numerous scratches and marks. Checkering is somewhat worn and dirty. Bores are very fine with some frosting and striations. Action is tight. Locks are excellent. MGM28. 3,000 - 5,000
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1330 - (A) COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE HAMMER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SXS 1878 Serial No. 2239 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 15/16” Drop at Heel: 3 - 3/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .730 (R) .732 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .034 (R) .036 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) .019 - Mod (R) .023 - Mod Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 12
1331 - (A) COLT MODEL 1883 HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN WITH FINE SCROLL ENGRAVING. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SxS 1883 Serial No. 7717 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 3 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .733 (R) .732 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .020 (R) .027 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) .027 - IMod (R) .030 - Full Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. Gauge: 12
Boldly patterned Damascus barrels are engraved “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” on game rib without dolls head extension. Dark case hardened top lever action is fitted with bar locks having deeply chamfered serpentine rebounding hammers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric and line borders. Lockplates have sprays of scroll. Both locks are engraved “Colt’s Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co.”. Top lever and trigger plate are blued, as is trigger guard which has scroll on bow. Nicely stump figured dense American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip with triangular flourish along with vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend with ebony inlet schnabeled tip has modified Deeley release. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent with some cleaning. Barrels retain nearly all of their original Damascus finish with some staining. Action and locks retain over 90% original case color, right lock with considerable cleaning and some brown spots. Top lever retains nearly all of its blue. Trigger plate and trigger guard re-blued with evidence of considerable cleaning at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their original French polish finish with numerous scratches and rubs. Checkering is lightly worn and dark. Bores are excellent, shiny, with some scattered light dents. Action is tight. Locks are fine. MGM32. 2,500 - 4,000
Fine patterned Damascus barrels are marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” on game rib with dolls head extension. Case hardened top lever action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with 40% coverage sprays of scroll within geometric and line borders. Trigger plate is engraved with patent dates. Top lever and trigger guard are blued. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Beautiful marbled and figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over composition buttplate with Rampant Colt logo. Side panels are checkered and point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with ebony inlet schnabeled tip has modified Deeley release. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain most of what appears to be their original Damascus finish with some staining. Action has considerable brown staining with traces of case color where protected. Top lever retains traces of its blue. Trigger guard retains about 30% blue. Stocks retain 80% of their original French polish finish with numerous scratches and rubs. Checkering is lightly worn and dark. Toe once chipped, has been rounded. There is some chipping on front portion of forend, left barrel channel. Bores are excellent, shiny, with some scattered light dents. Action is tight. MGM33. 2,000 - 3,000
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1332 - (A) COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE HAMMER SXS 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SxS 1878 Serial No. 17821 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: 3 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .732 (R) .730 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .048 (R) .048 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) .021 - Mod (R) .020 - Mod Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. Gauge: 12
1333 - (A) COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE HAMMER SHOTGUN “THE CLUB GUN”. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SxS 1878 Serial No. 7507 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 2” Drop at Heel: 3 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .731 (R) .731 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .032 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) .018 - Mod (R) .016 - Mod Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 12
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Boldly patterned Damascus barrels are engraved “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” on game rib with dolls head extension. Case hardened top lever action is fitted with bar locks having deeply chamfered serpentine rebounding hammers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within line borders. Lockplates have matching scroll. Both locks are engraved “Colt’s Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co.”. Top lever and trigger plate are blued, as is trigger guard which has scroll on bow and serial number on tang. Lightly marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over Rampant Colt embossed checkered hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with ebony inlet schnabeled tip has modified Deeley release. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain most of their original Damascus finish. Action and locks retain approximately 60% original case color. Top lever and trigger plate retain over 60% of their blue. Trigger guard with about 40% blue, is considerably browned at grip. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish with some added oil, with numerous scratches and marks. Checkering is somewhat worn and dirty. There are some chips of wood missing from left barrel channel of forend at mid-point and at tip. Bores are very good with light pitting throughout. Action is tight. Locks are excellent. MGM29. 2,000 - 3,000
Boldly patterned Damascus barrels are engraved “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” on game rib without dolls head extension. Case hardened top lever action is fitted with bar locks having deeply chamfered serpentine rebounding hammers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage nicely cut shaded scroll within line and geometric borders. Lockplates have matching scroll. Both locks are engraved “Colt’s Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co.”. Top lever and trigger plate are blued, as is trigger guard which has scroll on bow and serial number on tang. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over Rampant Colt embossed checkered hard rubber buttplate also embossed “THE CLUB GUN”. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with ebony inlet schnabeled tip has modified Deeley release. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Barrels retain most of what appears to be their original Damascus finish, but is most likely an old re-brown. Action and locks retain approximately 30% original case color. Top lever and trigger plate retain about half of their blue. Trigger guard with traces of blue. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with added oil, and numerous scratches and marks. Checkering is somewhat worn and dirty. Bores are very good with scattered pitting throughout. Action is tight. Locks are fine. MGM30. 1,750 - 2,750
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1334 - (A) COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE HAMMER 10 GAUGE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SxS 1878 Serial No. 9377 Barrel Length: 31 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 2 - 1/4” Drop at Heel: 3 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .044 (R) .046 Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Choke: IC and IC? Weight: 10 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 10
1335 - (A) COLT MODEL 1883 HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN WITH FINE SCROLL AND DOG SCENE ENGRAVING. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1883 Serial No. 5748 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .729 (R) .729 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .040 (R) .040 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) .022 - Mod (R) .007 - IC Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 12
Boldly patterned Damascus barrels are engraved “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” on game rib without dolls head extension. Case hardened top lever action is fitted with bar locks having deeply chamfered serpentine rebounding hammers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within line borders. Lockplates have matching scroll. Both locks are engraved “Colt’s Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co.”. Top lever and trigger plate are blued, as is trigger guard which has scroll on bow and serial number on tang. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over Rampant Colt embossed checkered hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering wraps over top of grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with ebony inlet schnabeled tip has modified Deeley release. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain most of their original Damascus finish. Action and locks retain approximately 30-40% original case color. Locks somewhat stronger. Top lever and trigger plate retain about 20% of their blue. Trigger guard has traces of blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil refinish with a few light marks. Checkering is re-cut. Bottom portion of buttplate is cracked and retained by two extra screws. Bores are fine to very fine with light frosting, may clean. Action is tight. Locks are fine. MGM31. 1,250 - 1,800
Model 1883’s with this level of engraving are quite scarce, and this gun has fine patterned Damascus barrels marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” on game rib with dolls head extension. Case hardened top lever action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with 50% very nicely cut varying sized scroll within geometric and line borders, surrounding very finely detailed hunting scenes, with pointer pointing woodcock on left side of action, and a setter watching departing grouse on right. Trigger plate is engraved with patent dates. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Newer lightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4” over ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Side panels are checkered and point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching original splinter forend with ebony inlet schnabeled tip has modified Deeley release. CONDITION: Good. Barrels retain a considerable amount of what appears to be their original Damascus finish with some staining. Action is mostly bright silver with some dark stains with traces of case color where protected. Top lever retains traces of its blue. Trigger guard retains traces of blue, and has some deep pitting on bow. Replaced buttstock retains most of its original finish with numerous deep scratches and rubs. Checkering is lightly worn and dark. There is some chipping on front portion of forend, left barrel channel. Forend refinished. Bores are good with some scattered pitting. Action is a bit loose. MGM34. 1,250 - 1,750
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1336 - (A) RARE AND INTERESTING HIGHLY DECORATED AND GOLD INLAID 14GA PINFIRE SHOTGUN BY EMIL BERENDORF OF PARIS. Manufacturer: Emil Barnard Model: Pinfire SxS Barrel Length: 29 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16” Length of Pull: 14” Internal Bore Diameter: .699 Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
1337 - (A) EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION 8 BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER WATERFOWLER BY G. E. LEWIS WITH NICKEL-PLATED ACTION AND LOCKS. Manufacturer: G.E. Lewis Model: SxS Double Hammer Serial No. 6188 Barrel Length: 35 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 14” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .040 (R) .043 Chamber: 3 - 1/2” Choke: (L) Full (R) Full Weight: 12 lbs 4 oz. Gauge: 8 Bore
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Likely made in the late 1860’s in France, this was quite a high grade gun when new. The Bernard pattern Damascus barrels with sling on bottom rib are finely gold inlaid on tops with gold vines near breech end and top rib with geometric floral pattern and marked “Berendorf Amateur” in gold. Muzzle end of barrel with gold flower near bead and gold barrel bands on both ends. Front pivoting Lefaucheux locking system. The back action locks are gold lined and completely covered in cross hatch engraving pattern throughout. The cross hatch pattern extends to almost every surface of the action! The trigger guard is gold inlaid with letters “JB”. The uncheckered buttstock with sling near toe terminates with full steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain about 85% of what appears to be their original Damascus pattern. The greyed action shows minor wear but engraving is well defined throughout. Gold inlays are all very good. Bores are good with scattered light pitting. Mechanics are fine. When new, this was a very high quality gun, perhaps made for an extremely wealthy family or royalty. Really a rare and unusual gun! 2,500 - 4,000
((1882) 35 - 3/8” laminated Damascus barrels are engraved “G. E. Lewis, Treble Grip, Choke Bore, 32 & 33 Lower Loveday St. Birmingham. Honors at Paris, 1878, Medal & Diploma Sidney, 1880. ORDER OF MERIT. MELBOURNE 1881. No 6188” on concave game rib with dolls head extension. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 9 Bore 10 Bore muzzles and “NOT FOR BALL”. Nickel-plated top lever action is fitted with front spring locks with nicely sculpted serpentine rebounding hammers. Action features pivoting top bolt and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage varying sized scroll surround an oval vignette of two pheasant on bottom. Lockplates are engraved with running spaniel on left, and pointing pointer on right. “G. E. Lewis” is on scrolled ribbon at the front of each lockplate. A pointing setter is on trigger guard bow, tang extends to engraved steel grip cap. Smoky marbled, dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4” over old Silver pad. Stock features drop points, well cut point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend with shaped hard rubber tip attaches to barrels with sliding side bolt through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be very close to “as new”, retaining nearly all of a very fine brown finish on barrels, thinned just a bit on sides, and with some scattered light marks. Action and all other metal work is nickel plated and retains essentially all of that bright plating. The only lifting found is on barrel bolt. Stocks retain nearly all of their original finish with some wear at grip and a scattering of light marks. Pad, although old, was added at a later date; rubber crystallized. Checkering is very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action has a touch of looseness. Barrels are very slightly off face. Locks are excellent. An attractive big bore with good dimensions. MGM196. 2,000 - 3,000
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1338 - (A) HIGH QUALITY, HIGH CONDITION GASQUOINE & DYSON PINFIRE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Gasquione & Dyson Model: SxS Pinfire Double Barrel Serial No. 1644 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” cast about 1/4 off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .727 (R) .728 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .030 (R) .032 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .000 (R) .000 Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
1339 - (A) HOLLAND & HOLLAND DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER GUN. Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: SxS Hammer Gun Serial No. 7520 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Neutral Cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .734 (R) .733 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .023 (R) .023 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .000 - Cylinder (R) .000 - Cylinder Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
(Circa 1860) 30” Barrels of nicely patterned laminated steel are engraved “Gasquoine & Dyson, Market Place, Manchester No 1644” and “I. Platt Manchester” (This appears to be the person for whom this gun was made as leather label on top of case gives name and address of John Platt). Bottoms of barrels are stamped with London black powder proofs for 13 bore, and with gunmakers mark “TB” (Thomas Bissell?). Case hardened Jones under lever action with bar spring locks having tall round bodied serpentine hammers, is very nicely engraved. This engraving consists of near full coverage exceptionally well cut semi relief open shaded scroll. Setters and birds are within scroll pattern on lockplates, and makers name is on scrolled riband, also on each plate. Another setter graces the trigger guard bow and serial number is on long tang integral with trigger plate. Very fine, well marbled and lightly figured flesh toned European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/4” over checkered wood butt with steel heel and toe plates engraved en suite with action and locks. Fairly widely spaced flat top checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend which is almost fully checkered has inset horn tip, and attaches to barrels with side bolt through engraved steel oval escutcheons. Gun comes in its original tan leather case with aforementioned leather name and address rectangle stitched to top. Case is lined in green cloth, and has original makers label in lid. A green japanned tray with space for barrels and cartridges under hinged lid, has applied label embossed “REGISTERED AP: 25: 1861” “BUSSEY, LONDON”. Removal of tray allows access to lower compartment which houses action and buttstock. Tray contains 13 Eley pinfire cartridges, that appear to be loaded with powder charges but no shot. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain approximately 90% original brown finish with excellent definition to bold pattern. Action retains a considerable amount of its original muted case hardening color, difficult to discern due to extensive engraving. Stocks retain over 90% original french polish finish with numerous marks and scratches. Checkering is lightly worn, more so on forend, with some fairly deep dings. Forend tip, once loose, has been re-glued. Bores are good with some scattered pitting, mostly shiny. Action is tight. Locks are excellent. Case leather is excellent, still bright and clean, with only a few minor scratches and marks. Lock and keeper mechanism missing from case. Interior is very fine. Label is very clear, somewhat soiled and foxed. Lift out tray retains most of its green lacquer. MGM136. 1,500 - 2,000
(1883) Damascus barrels, with vestiges of engraving on game rib, are 30” long. Barrel flats are stamped with 2010 London nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Round bodied Jones under lever action is fitted with non-rebounding peninsula back spring locks with short serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with 50% coverage nicely cut shaded scroll. “Holland & Holland” is on each lockplate. Stump figured and nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over 5/8” thick checkered hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with fancy steel tip has spring tension release. CONDITION: Good, as mostly refinished. Barrels retain essentially all of a very fine re-brown with excellent definition to pattern. Other metal parts are mostly grey to brown patina, with some striations showing in action bar. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, checkering lightly re-cut. Bores are very fine with some scattered light pits, and are quite dirty. Action is very slightly loose, barrels are off face. Locks are excellent. MGM25. 2,000 - 4,000
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1340 - (A) MASSIVE 8 BORE J&W TOLLEY SIDE BY SIDE HAMMER WATERFOWL SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: J & W Tolley Model: SxS Serial No. 6019 Barrel Length: 34” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 1 - 11/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .060 (R) .060 Chamber: 3 - 1/2” Choke: Full and Full Weight: 13 lbs 15 oz. Gauge: 8 Bore
(Circa 1885) 34” Laminated steel barrels are engraved “J & W. TOLLEY. MAKERS. NO. 1 CONDUIT St. REGENT St. LONDON. W.” on slightly raised flat rib with dolls head extension. A dovetail for rear sight has been plugged. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 8 gauge, 3-1/2” chambers, 2-1/8 oz shot. Original black powder Birmingham proofs marked “NOT FOR BALL” are on bottoms of barrels. Round bodied Jones under lever action is fitted with peninsula back spring locks with chamfered serpentine rebounding hammers. Fences are very nicely filed and action is engraved with only small scroll borders. “J. & W. Tolley” is on each lockplate. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Very nicely marbled and well figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over newer Silver type pad, mounted on original Silver pad base plate adding about 1/4” to length of pull. Grip cap is of very nicely carved sunburst pattern horn. Well cut point pattern borderless checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend with shaped metal tip has Deeley release stamped “PATENT” on side. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain most of a renewed brown finish with good definition to pattern, possibly done at time of re-proof. Action and lockplates retain most perhaps as much as 70% of their original case hardening color, with some minor browning and staining. Stocks retain most of their original hand rubbed oil finish with a scattering of marks and scuffs, checkering lightly worn. There are three or four fairly deep scratches on toe line. Pad is relatively new. Bores are very fine, shiny, appear cleaned over some frosting. J & W Tolley are known for their big guns of very fine quality. This gun is no exception, and has great dimensions. MGM201. 4,000 - 6,000
1341 - (A) JOHN DICKSON PINFIRE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH OAK DICKSON CASE. Manufacturer: John Dickson Model: SXS Serial No. 2468 Barrel Length: 29 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2” Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
Listed in Dallas, JOHN DICKSON & SON, THE ROUND ACTION GUN MAKER, as a breech loading pinfire, sold 4 March 1864. This gun has 29 - 3/4” Damascus barrels with slightly raised game rib. Barrel flats and bottoms of barrels are stamped with London black powder proofs, serial number, and “J. D. & S”. Jones under lever action with bar locks having tall flat faced serpentine hammers is marked with serial number and makers initials on water table. Action and locks are scroll engraved. “JOHN DICKSON & SON” is engraved on each lockplate. Serial number is on trigger guard tang. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 5/8” over steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a small silver oval with vestiges of engraving is at top of grip. Small splinter forend fastens to barrels with side bolt through shaped steel escutcheons. Gun is housed in quartered oak case with central brass medallion on top. Case is lined in square patterned tan pigskin. A paper John Dickson & Son label, with view of Edinburgh as central motif, is in lid. A notation in pen on label reads “16th January 1868”. Bottom compartment has partitions for a considerable array of accessories, with none present except for a good quality 3-piece ebony and brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fair to good. Barrels retain an old re-brown over considerable pitting. Makers line on rib illegible. Action and locks have been cleaned to pewter gray with considerable pitting on left lock. Stocks refinished, fine details lost, checkering horribly re-cut. Forend appears to have original iron, but bolt and escutcheons replaced bolt loose. Bores are surprisingly good, shiny with some scattered pitting. Action is tight. Locks are good. Exterior of case has old re-varnish. Interior very good to fine with numerous stains and rubs. Partitions are solid, partition at rear of hammers cut to accept this gun with hammers cocked. MGM155. 1,000 - 2,000
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1342 - (A) NICE L.C. SMITH GRADE 3 12 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: L.C. Smith Model: SXS Serial No. 36756 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: 2 - 15/16” Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .734 (R) .731 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .036 (R) .035 Weight: 7lbs 6oz Gauge: 12 Gauge
1343 - (A) EARLY L.C. SMITH SYRACUSE PRODUCTION GRADE 4 SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN IN FINE, AS FOUND, CONDITION. Manufacturer: LC Smith Model: SxS Model 4 Serial No. 18415 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 11/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 11/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .750 (R) .743 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .034 (R) .040 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .023 (Modified) (R) .020 (Modified) Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. Gauge: 12 Gauge
Nice early L.C. Smith made around 1893. The gun has a concave, matted rib brass front bead and is marked with Hunter Arms-Fulton address on top towards breech end. Fine Damascus pattern. Serial number on barrel flats and water table. The frame is engraved with a fine scroll pattern and equipped with a pair of triggers and a dual-function auto-manual safety on the tang. Both locks are engraved with an oval game scene, with a pair of quail on right, woodcock on left in a field on each side. Checkered splinter forearm and capped pistol grip stock with a scalloped horn grip cap and a checkered buttplate with a scene of two hunting dogs in a field between the screws. CONDITION: Very good with 85% of brown Damascus pattern on the barrels and light some gray streaking and mild handling marks overall along with a few light dings. Over half of the original case colors are present on the frame and side plates, with the color especially vivid on the locks, showing a mixed gray patina on the remainder and some light spotting. The buttstock is very good with some scratches and handling marks, top portion of buttplate with filler repair. Forearm is very good with the center escutcheon appearing to be a replacement with some wood filler towards bottom of escutcheon and checkering recut long ago. Mechanically very good, bores are bright with some minor orange peel. A nice old L.C.. 800 - 1,200
(1887) This fine early gun, one of fewer than 1000 Syracuse address guns produced in all grades, has 30” barrels with matted concave rib. Tops of barrels are engraved “L. C. SMITH MAKER SYRACUSE N.Y.” “STEEL DAMASCUS”. Barrel flats are stamped with serial number and grade which are also on water table, which is also stamped with patent dates. Sidelock action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action has nicely filed beads and ogee carved fences typical for grade “4” guns. Action is engraved with 30% coverage sprays of scroll with geometric and line borders. Lockplates have more well cut scroll at ends and top surrounding very nicely detailed game bird scenes; left lock depicts a woodcock in open woodland in foreground, with another woodcock in far background falling from the sky surrounded by floating feathers after being shot. Right lock depicts a grouse perched on hillock in foreground with flushing grouse in background. “L. C. SMITH” is engraved on each lockplate. A setter is on trigger guard bow and serial number is on tang. Very nicely marbled European walnut capped semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/8” over old leather covered Hawkins pad. Closely spaced point pattern checkering and drop points are at grip, and a vacant gold shield is on toe line. Matching near fully checkered splinter forend has inlet ebony tip and round hard rubber escutcheon with dog’s head on uncheckered central diamond. Release is of typical J-spring type. CONDITION: Very fine, mostly original, as found. Barrels retain most of their original Damascus brown with very fine definition to pattern. Action retains 30-40% original case hardening color, silvered considerably on bottom and beads. Lockplates retain well over 90% of their original color. There are traces of original blue on trigger guard. Stocks retain most of their original finish with some raised grain and a number of scratches and marks. Pad is newer, but still quite old. Checkering is lightly worn, and has not been re-cut. Bores are fine, with some frosting. Action is tight. Few of these high grade early guns are found in fine original condition. MGM184. 4,000 - 6,000
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1344 - (A) A LANDMARK PARKER - THE EARLIEST KNOWN STEEL BARRELED PRODUCTION PARKER - A FINE DHE 12GA GUN WITH IMPORTANT HISTORY Manufacturer: Parker Bros Model: SxS DHE Serial No. 82225 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .729 (R) .732 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .030 (R) .025 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .036 - Full (R) .037 Full Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
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Made in 1896, this landmark Parker is the very first Vulcan Steel barreled Parker ever made. Made on a 1-1/2 Frame, it is identified by a Parker Gun Collectors Association Letter as being shipped to B.D. Schofield and Company in Fargo, ND on April 2, 1896. The gun was ordered as a 12 gauge, 30” Vulcan barrel, capped pistol grip. The original order specifications called for a length of pull of 14-1/2”, drop at comb of 1-1/2” and drop at heel of 2-7/8” with a weight of 7lbs 8oz. Chambered originally at 2-3/4” and full choke. Original cost of this gun was $100. Top rib is marked in hand cut engraving “Parker Bros. Markers Meriden, CT. Vulcan Steel.” This exact gun is listed in the “Parkers Found” by the Parker Gun Collectors Association as the earliest known production Steel Barreled Parker! It has double triggers, auto ejectors, and auto-safety. The gun has twin ivory sight beads and is engraved in typical earlier DH pattern with Setter on right, Pointer on left and flying birds on bottom all surrounded by well cut Parker scroll. The unstruck barrel weight is 4lbs 4oz. and Remington repair code “LJ3” (February 1940) noted on barrel flat. The gun was updated and restored during this pitstop at Remington with the addition of ejectors, new forend wood, and a stem to stern factory refinish. This gun was consigned to our firm by the original family and additional ownership history is available to the purchaser. CONDITION: Excellent as factory restored by Remington in 1940. The gun retains about 80%+ of its Remington restored case color. The barrels retain nearly all of the restored blue, with bores showing some light pits towards muzzle ends, more so in right barrel. The Remington made ejector forend is excellent and retains most of its factory finish. The Remington made buttstock retains most of its custom finish subsequent minor hunting bumps and has four 1/4” spacers added at butt from a younger generation who was taller than the previous owner (all of the fascinating and detailed history of ownership of this gun will be provided to the purchaser by our consignor). This is an important Parker and a treasure to a collector who values the evolution of the Parker Gun! 6,000 - 9,000
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1345 - (A) EXCEPTIONALLY RARE VERY EARLY PARKER BROS. GRADE 6 (A) LIFTER HAMMER SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Parker Bros. Model: SxS Serial No. 4558 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 15/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .770 (R) .789 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .009 (R) .016 Chamber: 2 - 5/8” Choke: (L) .040 (Full) (R) .045 (Full) Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
1346 - (A) VERY RARE PAULY PERCUSSION BREECH LOADING SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Pauly Model: Breechloader Serial No. 96 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14” Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. Gauge: 24 bore
(1875) 32” barrels are engraved “Parker Bros. Makers. Meriden, Conn. Damascus Steel.” on narrow swamped game rib. Barrel flats are stamped “D” (Damascus) “4.4” (Unstruck Weight) and “6” (grade). Left side of rear lump is stamped with serial number. Bottom of rear lump is stamped “S”. Lifter action is fitted with rebounding front spring locks with 4 pin pierced bridles. Dane patent (rebounding) date is stamped under mainsprings. Action is filed in highest quality manner with deeply scalloped fences and raised beads forming full length teardrops at sides. Action is of early type with tapered bar and square transition to breechface. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll and geometric borders with fancy outlined scene of stag on bottom. Locks are near fully engraved with exceptional shaded scroll at rear portions, diamond shading at fronts surround “Parker Bros”, and very nicely detailed central dog and bird scenes; pair of setters on left lock watching a departing grouse. Right lock depicts a pointer climbing over a rock and pointing a woodcock nestled in vegetation below. Hammers are very nicely filed with scrolled tipped flat faces and highest grade flourishes at bottom of rear curve. Trigger plate is marked with 1866 patent date, and trigger guard is engraved with scroll surrounding scene of hunter and retriever with duck. Serial number is on tang. Although listed in the ledger as only a grade “D”, the quality and extent of this engraving and action filing equals or exceeds that on any early gun illustrated and described in THE PARKER STORY as a grade 6, except for the gun made for the 1876 Philadelphia Exposition. Very nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/8” over checkered wood butt. Checkering at grip has fancy border at front and stock features drop points and a vacant gold shield on top of grip. Matching splinter forend with shaped metal tip attaches to barrels with sliding side bolt through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of a re-brown with good definition to pattern. Other metal parts are cleaned to silver gray. All engraving remains clear, except for trigger guard bow which has some light frosting. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, checkering cleaned. Bores are pitted, slightly rivelled toward muzzle ends, and with quite a few dents, most noticeably an area 8” back from muzzle on left barrel with some welded repair. This is also the thinnest point in this barrel. Action is tight. Locks are good. MGM185. 6,500 - 9,500
Jean Samuel Pauly invented the base fire cartridge, the forerunner to all modern breechloaders. His guns has limited following in France, before he associated himself with Durs Egg, another Swiss National, and made guns in England. This gun, made while he was still in France, has 32” barrels. Monkey tail breech loading system has needle fire strikers in upper section and hidden hammers cocked by external, nicely filed false hammers in bottom. “Inventor” “Pauly” and “Brevetee a Paris” are on either side of breech pivot. Stock and furniture are of French pattern. Stock is of stump figured elm and measures 14” over steel buttplate on 1/2” extension. Right hand cheekpiece has carved scroll at rear. Bulbous grip is checkered. Other furniture is of nicely filed steel, including trigger guard and trigger plate with fancy finial matching that on buttplate. Swiveling sling loops are installed. CONDITION: Good as completely refinished. Barrels have an old brown, showing some pattern, including an original patching of section of right barrel. All other metal parts are polished bright. Stock has old shiny oil finish, checkering well worn, nearly smooth on forend. Mechanically good. MGM180. 3,500 - 4,500
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1347 - (A) DELIGHTFUL AND RARE ANTIQUE 28 GAUGE EXTRA FINISH JAMES PURDEY & SON SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Side by Side Serial No. 16422 Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 7/16” Drop at Heel: 1 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” cast 1/4” off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .552 (R) .551 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .030 (R) .030 Chamber: 3” Choke: (L) .032 (Full) (R) .005 (Improved Cylinder) Weight: 5 lbs 5 oz. Gauge: 28 Bore (1898) This rare little gun has 27” chopper lump barrels engraved “J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street. London. England.” on narrow, swamped game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro re-proofs for 28 gauge, 3” chambers. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with serial numbers and barrel makers initials “AH” (Alf Harvey). Tube numbers “65357” and “65358” are on loop (ca 1937). Case hardened small sized self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety made with large safety button (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, engraved arrow tumbler head cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with unusual, undoubtedly special ordered, near full coverage varying sized well cut shaded scroll. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplates. “Purdey’s” “Patent” is on bottom of action. Fences are relief carved with large open scrolling acanthus having floral highlights. A treatment seldom found. Blued trigger guard is engraved with shaded scroll matching action instead of the usual open scroll. Serial number is on tang. Attractive very nicely marbled and somewhat burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 3/4” over checkered wood butt. Stock features classic drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release and actioners initials “GH” (unknown). CONDITION: Excellent, as most likely factory reconditioned. Newer barrels retain nearly all of a best London re-black most likely applied at time of re-proof. Action was most likely recolored at that time, as well, or possibly at time of fitting of newer barrels, and retains approximately 40% of its color. Lockplates retain over 90% of their color. Renewed blue of top lever and trigger guard is very lightly worn. Newer stocks of factory quality are excellent, and retain nearly all of their hand rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. A truly lovely little lightweight Purdey. MGM206. 30,000 - 50,000 266
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1348 - (A) IMPRESSIVE UNMARKED 4 BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: SxS Percussion Barrel Length: 32 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4” Weight: 14 lbs 12 oz. Gauge: 4 Bore (1.090 muzzle diameter)
32-1/2” Damascus barrels have ribbed breech section and are totally unmarked as to maker or proofs. A beech replacement ramrod is held by two plain pipes, rear with sling eye. Heavy breeches have engraving on rib extension. Breech iron is scroll engraved as are front spring locks with very tall chamfered serpentine hammers. Trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Plain European walnut straight grip stock measures 14 1/4” over steel buttplate. Grip and front part of forend are checkered. Stock attaches to barrels with sliding bolt through oval steel escutcheons. CONDITION: Good. Barrels have old light brown finish. All other metal parts cleaned to silver with some scattered pitting. Stock has old oil finish. There is a brazed line between Damascus of left barrel and breech section. Front portion of stock has replaced bits of wood. Bores are good, rusted. Locks operable. MGM179. 2,250 - 2,750
1349 - (A) LOVELY ORIGINAL CONDITION DOUGALL LOCKFAST PINFIRE DOUBLE SHOTGUN RETAILED BY W. GOLDEN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND SOME ACCESSORIES, AS WELL AS CARTRIDGES AND CASES. Manufacturer: W. Golden Model: SxS Pinfire Double Barrel Serial No. 1897 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 15/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .725 (R) .725 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .032 (R) .032 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (BOTH) Cylinder Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
Fine stub Damascus barrels are 30” long, and are engraved “W. Golden, Cross Church St, Huddersfield” on swamped game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with London black powder proofs. Round bodied lockfast action with eccentric hinge pin providing slide and drop feature with breech end of barrels engaging bosses which protrude from breech face, and lug at rear of lump, sliding under standing breech when closed. Action is fitted with peninsula back spring locks having round bodied serpentine hammers with tall spurs. Action and locks are engraved with 60% coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized open shaded scroll. “W. Golden” is at the top of each lockplate, and bottom of action is engraved “Dougall’s,” “Patent Lockfast”. Blued trigger guard with matching scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Very finely stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over checkered wood butt with steel heel and toe plates. Matching short splinter forend with metal tip is fully checkered, and mounts to barrels with flush fitting side bolt through shaped and engraved escutcheons. Gun is housed in its original two tier leather case lined in green cloth with small paper William Golden label in lid. A green japanned lift out metal box contains 25 or so Eley Brothers paper pinfire cases, with another 20 or so loaded cartridges. Other accessories include a tin of buckshot marked “Red Fire”, and a tin of smaller shot marked “Green Fire”, along with a case extractor, and two brass powder shot measures with boxwood handles. CONDITION: Excellent. Original, as found. Barrels retain approximately 90% original brown with superb definition to attractive pattern. Action and locks retain approximately 90% original case hardening color with a hint of silvering on high edges and lock tails. Trigger guard retains 85% original blue with flaking and some silvering at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their original hand rubbed oil finish, which is quite dry, and is sprinkled with light scratches with a few deeper marks and dings. Checkering is still light in color with some whiting or chalk on forend and left side of grip. Bores are fine with some light pitting toward breech ends (may clean). Rear portion of top tang is cracked across screw hole. Case leather is coming unstitched. Hasp is missing. Interior cloth is good. Label is very fine, still bright white. Cartridges are very fine, lightly toned. High quality pinfires are seldom found, most were converted to centerfire. A fine condition specimen like this is a true rarity. MGM46. 1,500 - 2,000
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1350 - (A) ENGRAVED W. & C. SCOTT 12 BORE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER GUN. Manufacturer: W.C. Scott Model: Double Barrel Hammer Gun Serial No. 26810 Barrel Length: 30 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 13/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 14” Cast slightly off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .731 (R) .724 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .034 (R) .042 Chamber: 2 - 7/8” Choke: (L) .020 - Modified (R) .001 - Cylinder Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore
1351 - (A) LOVELY OLD W.W. GREENER “G ROYAL” EJECTOR SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: W.W. Greener Model: SxS G Royal Serial No. 44331 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 11/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 11/16” Length of Pull: 14” cast 1/2” off Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .729 (R) .740 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .034 (R) .033 Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: (L) .036 - Full (R) .045 Extra Full Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 12
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This higher grade W.C. Scott Hammer gun has a lovely scroll and bird engraved action with five pin locks and beaded fences. The round knob buttstock is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist with tear drops behind the action. The butt terminates with a nicely checkered horn buttplate and has very pretty figure behind towards the butt and there is a small silver oval near toe. The Damascus barrels have a plain Damascus top rib that is marked with makers name and address. The dolls head extension is also nicely scroll engraved and there is a small brass bead at muzzle. The splinter forend is checkered in point pattern with Deeley release and engraved steel tip. Trigger guard bow with scroll engraving and serial number at tang which is surrounded by light scroll. Both locks marked “W.&C. Scott” on front at bottom. Provisional proof markings are all present. CONDITION: Very good. Action has turned mostly silver with only minor spotting noted. The refreshed barrels have most of their Damascus pattern. Bores with some leading should clean to excellent. Mechanics are fine. A sporty hammer gun! 1,500 - 2,500
(1896) The “G Royal” was Greener’s third grade best boxlock gun of the period 1893-1903, priced at 55 guineas. The “Presentation” and the “Imperial” were above it. This gun has 30” dovetailed steel barrels fitted with slightly raised matted game rib engraved “W.W. Greener 68 Haymarket London. England. Greener’s Wrought Steel Indestructible By Gunpowder” on unmatted portion. There are two 1” triangles of scroll engraving at breech end of each barrel. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, “2-3/4 Case”, and “CHOKE”. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with serial numbers, “WROUGHT STEEL”, and with Greener elephant logos. Case hardened, scallop backed, boxlock action fitted with Greener’s patent “G” ejector system features non-automatic side safety, and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut small shaded scroll with floral highlights surrounding nicely detailed dog and game scenes on sides with a spaniel causing two ducks to flush on left, and a pointer pointing as a pair of partridge take wing on right. Bottom of action has small scene of a pair of bunnies, and a pair of gun dogs are on trigger guard bow. A perched cock pheasant is on bottom of safety housing. Fences are arcaded and surrounding beads have interesting scroll terminations. Top lever is inlaid with gold crown. This fine engraving work was most likely done by Harry Tomlinson, Greener’s top engraver. Serial number is on trigger guard tang and “Grade G Royal” is at tip. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over checkered horn buttplate. Fancy inlet horn drop points are at rears of side panels, and crenelated pattern borderless checkering is at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “W. C. CHURCHILL”. Matching splinter forend with horn tip, and fancy pattern checkering has Deeley release. CONDITION: Fine, as partially and lightly refinished. Barrels retain most of an old re-black over some marks and light pits, with considerable subsequent wear. Action retains traces of original fairly light case hardening color, is mostly a very pleasing silver to pewter gray. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish over some light marks, with some subsequent marks. Checkering has been freshened. There are some minor stress cracks at head of stock, at points of scalloping., which appear to be stable. Bores are very fine to excellent, with some minor frosting. Action is a touch loose with forend removed. Tight but slightly off face with forend installed. Ejectors are in time, fire in correct sequence, and need no regulation, as is important in “G” ejector guns. MGM 22. 3,500 - 5,500
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1352 - (A) FINE W.W. GREENER “G” EJECTOR G45 SHOTGUN, EXHIBITED AT CHICAGO EXHIBITION, 1893. Manufacturer: W.W. Greener Model: SxS Serial No. 40437 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 11/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 15” Neutral Cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .731 (R) .731 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .039 (R) .036 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .039 - Extra Full (R) .040 - Extra Full Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. Gauge: 12
30” barrels are engraved with maker’s name and address and gun trial information on matted rib, twin ivory beads. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and engraved “Chicago Exhn 1893”. Case hardened action with “G” ejector has nicely filed sculpted fences, and is engraved with 90% coverage truly exceptional very small shaded scroll. Maker’s name is on each side. Newer crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15” over squished Jostam pad. Original splinter forend has Deeley release. CONDITION: Good. Barrels retain 80% of an old re-black. Action has 20% original case hardening color, engraving remains sharp and clear. Buttstock has most of its original finish, forend shows considerable wear. Checkering has not been re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time (but fire before gun is cocked). MGM 11 3,000 - 5,000
1353 - (A) HIGHEST QUALITY WESTLEY RICHARDS BOXLOCK SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE. Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: SxS Boxlock Best Serial No. 14044 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 15/16” Drop at Heel: 3 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8” Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .756 (R) .752 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .012 (R) .020 Chamber: 2 - 1/2” Choke: (L) .009 (Improved Cylinder) (R) .005 (Improved Cylinder) Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. Gauge: 12 Bore (1885) Broad three stripe 30” Damascus barrels are engraved “Westley Richards 170 New Bond St. London Highest Quality” on nicely matted flat rib with dolls head extension. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and “NOT FOR BALL”. Anson Deeley boxlock action (patent use number 8393) features automatic safety, Westley Richards patent third fastener (as the only bolt), and double triggers. Action is engraved with very well cut shaded scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Trigger guard with scene of pointer and pheasant on bow, has serial number on tang. Very nicely veined and lightly figured European walnut Prince of Wales grip buttstock measures 13 - 7/8” over checkered hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Side panels are checkered and have small drop points. A vacant gold circle is at bottom of grip. Matching splinter forend with inlet horn tip has Deeley release. Gun comes with what appears to be its original leather case, with paper Westley Richards label in lid, with two secondary labels for cleaning and information on assembly and strikers. Case is lined in green cloth. CONDITION: Good. Barrels retain approximately 40% of what appears to be original brown. Action has almost all case color faded to bright silver, some wear is evident on bottom and trigger guard. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish with some marks and dings. Checkering re-cut. Bores are good, with scattered light pitting and frosting. Action is tight. Case leather is darkened, stained, and rubbed. Stitching broken on ends. Newer straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good, soiled, rubbed, and with some insect damage. Labels are heavily foxed and wrinkled, with some rubs through and soiling. MGM192. 1,250 - 1,750
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1354 - (A) WILLIAMS & POWELL 16 BORE DOUBLE HAMMER GUN CONVERTED FROM PERCUSSION WITH MAHOGANY CASE. Manufacturer: Williams & Powell Model: SxS Double Hammer Gun Serial No. 4630 Barrel Length: 29” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Neutral Cast Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .674 (R) .676 Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .020 (R) .022 Choke: (L) .000 - Cylinder (R) .000 - Cylinder Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. Gauge: 16 Bore 29” Laminated steel barrels are engraved “Williams & Powell Patentees 25 South Castle St Liverpool” and “Converted By W. B. Barratt. Burton on Trent” on medium game rib. A shoe lump has been added and bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs. Case hardened action with right side lever is fitted with original percussion non-rebounding locks having round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks are scroll engraved. There are pairs of dogs at tails of each lockplate. Trigger guard is also engraved with dogs and birds. Serial number is on tang. Nicely marbled and fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over steel buttplate with long top tang. Matching splinter forend attaches to barrels with sliding side bolt through shaped steel escutcheons. Gun is housed in what appears to be its original mahogany case with inlet D-handle lined in green cloth with old paper Williams & Powell label in lid. Bottom compartment reconfigured and contains some loading tools, nipple key, bone handled cleaning brush, and small pewter oil bottle. CONDITION: Good to fine. Barrels have most of an old brown finish. Walls at front part of chambers are under .090. Action and locks have a considerable amount of newer case hardening color most likely applied at time of conversion. Stocks have numerous marks and dents in old oil refinish. Checkering worn. Bores are good with scattered pitting. Action is tight. Locks are fine. Case has some cracks in lid, with a missing piece at rear. Interior cloth is good. Label is oil soaked, foxed, and with areas rubbed through. MGM44. 3,500 - 4,500
1355 - (A) EARLY HOLLAND & HOLLAND SINGLE SHOT 4 BORE WATERFOWL SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Single Shot Serial No. 3791 Barrel Length: 41 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14” Choke: .960 Muzzle Diameter (Cyl) Weight: 13 lbs 7 oz. Gauge: 4 Bore
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(Circa 1873) 41-3/8” Skelp Damascus barrel with Nock form at breech end is engraved “Holland & Holland 98 New Bond Street London” on top. Barrel flat is stamped “8” and with serial number which does not appear anywhere else on this gun, and is most likely a W&C Scott number corresponding to 1873. Bottom of barrel is stamped with London black powder proofs. Nickel plated round bodied Jones under lever single shot action is fitted with peninsula back spring right hand lock with flat faced and chamfered serpentine hammer. Action is engraved with line and small scroll borders. “HOLLAND & HOLLAND” is on lockplate. Dark lightly streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over very old, most likely original, Silver pad with rounded top spur. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching long forend with horn tip attaches to barrel with captive side bolt through oval steel escutcheons. CONDITION: Fine, as partially restored. Barrel retains nearly all of a very good quality re-brown, address engraving considerably softened. Action and lock retain approximately 90% original nickel plating, most loss due to flaking, is on operating lever. Stocks retain most of appears to be their original oil finish with numerous scattered marks, abrasions, and light dents. Checkering lightly worn. Bore is very fine with a few scattered light pits and a few scratches. Action is tight. Lock is very fine. MGM212. 3,500 - 5,500
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1356 - (A) NICELY RESTORED R.B. RODDA & CO. 4 BORE SINGLE SHOT WATERFOWLING GUN. Manufacturer: R. B. Rodda & Co. Model: Single Shot Serial No. 26013 Barrel Length: 38 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 11/16” Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” Chamber: 4” Choke: .935 at muzzle (mod?) Weight: 14 lbs 8 oz. Gauge: 4 Bore
1358 - (A) TRULY INCREDIBLE AND BEHEMOTH AMERICAN MADE PUNT GUN. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Punt Gun Barrel Length: 67 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Weight: 36 lbs 14 oz. Gauge: 2 Bore
38-7/8” laminated steel barrel is engraved “R. B. Rodda & Co” “Gun Makers To H E The Viceroy & H. R. H. The Duke of Edinburgh. London & Calcutta” on top. Bottom of barrel is stamped with London black power proofs and “NOT FOR BALL”, as well as Birmingham nitro re-proofs for 4 bore 4” chamber. Case hardened round bodied Jones under lever action is fitted with peninsula back spring right hand lock with round bodied serpentine rebounding hammer. Action and lock are engraved with line, geometric, and scroll borders. “R. B. Rodda & Co” is on lockplate. Blued trigger guard has serial number on tang. Well streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over large Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter type forend with horn tip attaches to barrel with captive side bolt through oval steel escutcheons. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely restored, appears unfired since restoration with only a few light handling and assembly marks in well done traditional finishes, most notably perhaps six or seven fairly deep marks on buttstock. Bore is very fine to excellent, with a hint of frosting. Action is very tight. Lock is very fine. MGM211. 2,500 - 4,500
With an overall length of 87-1/2”, this gun is truly incredible. The lock appears to be off of a Potsdam musket as is the trigger guard. The gun appears to have been homemade and we are guessing it is from 1830-1855. It has been fashioned with a sheet brass tacked in place. The bore measures 1-1/2” across! The one piece stock appears to be made of either oak or hickory. The gun is certainly an American creation for market hunting in this country. CONDITION: As found and fashioned. Appears mostly original with metal parts that have turned brown. Stocks with some cracking and handling marks. This gun is an incredible discussion piece and would be the talk of the town at any gun show! 3,500 - 5,500
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1359 - (A) P. GRUNERT OF GORLITZ BACK ACTION HAMMER COMBINATION GUN. Manufacturer: Gorlitz Model: Combination Gun Serial No. 1019 Caliber/Bore: (L) 16 Gauge (R) .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 26 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Made with back action locks, this hammer combination gun is of rather plain quality with very little embellishment. The gun has a plain steel rifle barrel and a twist steel shotgun barrel. Top rib marked “P. Grunert, Goerlitz” and has three folding leaf sights and a blade front sight. Bottom rib with sling. Back action hammer locks are line engraved. Uncheckered buttstock with full steel buttplate, sling near toe, and horn triggerguard tang with steel bow. Wedge fastened forend is checkered. CONDITION: Good overall. Metal is mostly gun metal brown. Barrels have toned brown/ gray. Bores are fair with some pits. Mechanics are fair. 400 - 600
1360 - (A) THREE BARREL PERCUSSION COMBINATION GUN BY E.G. HAYDEN. Manufacturer: Hayden Model: Three Barrel Percussion Caliber/Bore: (L) .41 Rifled (R) .40 Rifled (B) 20 Bore. Barrel Length: 29” FFL Status: Antique This unusual gun features two heavy smooth rifle barrels on top and a 20 bore shotgun barrel on bottom. Ramrod mounted on each side and top barrel separated by solid rib. Sights mounted on rib and stamped “E.G. HAYDEN ST JOHNS, MICH” near breech. Twin back action locks and bottom barrel with percussion bar hammer mechanism. Dual brass triggers with German silver mounts and dog inlaid on left side of walnut buttstock. CONDITION: Good. Barrels retain a spotted grey-brown patina and show wear and marks from use. Rear sight probably replaced and missing ramp. Locks are functional and retain a grey patina. Some screws have been replaced. Stock good with some scattered marks from use. Replaced ramrod. A very nice and unusual combination gun. 800 - 1,200
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1361 - (A) FINE QUALITY BRASS BARRELED, BRASS MOUNTED SPRING BAYONET FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY C. COLLETT. Manufacturer: C. Collett Model: Blunderbuss Barrel Length: 14” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2” Weight: 5 lbs 6 oz. Gauge: 1 - 1/4” at muzzle
14” brass cannon barrel transitions from octagon at breech end through two bands to flared and turned muzzle. Top of rear flat is engraved “London”. Birmingham proofs are on top left flat. Barrel is mounted with 13-1/2” triangular steel bayonet hinged and with locking detent at front base retained in folded position by sliding thumbpiece on breech plug iron. Chamfered lock with rebated tail features semi-waterproof pan, bridled roller frizzen (large roller on spring), serpentine cock and rear sliding safety, which engages at half cock. Lock is engraved with geometric borders and a spray of scroll on cock. “C Collett” is under pan. (No listing or dates found for “C Collett”.) All furniture is of brass, including small trigger guard with nice file decoration on bow, large buttplate with broad top spur, and nicely shaped ramrod pipes holding hickory rod with horn head and worm tail. Stock of European walnut has deeply fluted comb, and square broadly spaced checkering at grip, which has punch dot decoration at the center of each diamond and along borders. Stock is pinned to barrel. There is a rack number (?) “87” on toe. CONDITION: Very good. Brass cleaned to golden glow. Sharp edges somewhat rubbed. Bayonet and lock are gray to brown patina. Stock has most of what appears to be its original finish, is sound with no noticeable repairs. Ramrod is possibly an old replacement. A very attractive, fairly early, piece. MGM 48. 3,500 - 6,500
1362 - (A) BRITISH FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELED BLUNDERBUSS WITH SNAP BAYONET. Manufacturer: English Model: Blunderbuss Barrel Length: 14 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique
Appears to be by Lacy & Company, circa 1822. The 14” brass barrel characteristic Blunderbuss form with 1-1/4” bell at muzzle; half round, half octagon and marked “LONDON” on top flat with British proofs on left flat and a lion with “2” above. Step bolted lock with push-on safety, indistinctly signed “LACY & CO”. Frizzen with roller bearing spring. Figured walnut fullstock. Brass trigger guard with acorn finial. Brass buttplate engraved with a shield trophy of arms. Engraved steel side nails. Snap bayonet with blood groove measures 11”. CONDITION: Brass barrel in very good condition with crisp proofs and London mark. Lock has been polished bright, obscuring the maker’s name. Hammer with correct small parts. Frizzen is the original, possibly slightly reduced at apex. Bayonet with extremely minor pitting. Stock in generally good condition with a few minor dents and one period wooden inset at wrist. Action is crisp. Snap bayonet has strong spring but does not lock properly, easily remedied. Ramrod fragmentary. This attractive Blunderbuss in 30” overall and a classic example of its type. 2,500 - 3,500
1363 - (A) INTERESTING DELUXE ENGRAVED MODEL 12 GA. 1887 BURGESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Burgess Model: 1887 Serial No. A230 Barrel Length: 30 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4” Gauge: 12 Bore
Deluxe floral and scroll panels adorn the sides of this most interesting American shotgun. This particular gun has a plain barrel with tops marked with makers name and case law for patents suits. The top of the action is lightly engraved and hand engraved “Burgess Gun Co. / Buffalo, NY / U.S.A.”. Stocked with removable pistol grip and uncheckered buttstock which terminates in a hardened ventilated red pad. The forearm is checkered in a diamond point and “X” pattern with floral engraved tip. CONDITION: Very good. All metal parts have turned silver and engraving has thinned. The stocks retain most of an older restored finish with checkering on forend thinned considerably. There is some contemporary checkering on the pistol grip. Barrel markings have thinned and barrel retains about half of its original Damascus pattern. Bore is good with some minor spotting. Overall an attractive and rare gun! JSL 1,000 - 1,500
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1364 - (A) GREENE BREECHLOADING BOLT ACTION RIFLE BY A.H. WATERS ARMORY. Manufacturer: Greene Model: Bolt Action Caliber/Bore: .53 Percussion Barrel Length: 35” FFL Status: Antique
1365 - (A) MODEL 1882 US MAGAZINE RIFLE SPRINGFIELD CHAFFEE-REESE BOLT-ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: Chaffee-Reese Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique
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This rifle features iron mountings, blued finish, case hardened hammer, trumpet ramrod, and walnut stock. Approximately 1,500 were manufactured and sold to state militias by William Read & Sons of Boston. Approximately 900 were bought by the US Ordnance Department and delivered in March of 1863, which accounts for the first 1,500 rifles. There was also a contract to Russia for 3,000 rifles but it does not appear any were ever made as none have been found. Considered a secondary Martial Civil War arm. This model features three barrel bands, sling swivels, military style ladder rear sight, case colors underhammer ring, one piece walnut stock, military style buttplate, straight pull bolt. Stamped on tang “GREENES PATENT NOV 17 1857”. No military inspector stamps. CONDITION: Near mint, having seen little to no use. Bright case colors on hammer. 90% bright factory blue on trigger guard. Bright blue on barrel bands. 95% blue barrel and frame with brown patina starting to come through. Stock has a few usual nicks. Fine, well defined rifled bore. Very scarce mid-Civil War produced militia rifle that is virtually unknown to most collectors. It would be hard to improve upon condition. 2,500 - 4,000
Made by the Springfield Armory in 1884, a mere 753 were ever manufactured. It is a bolt action repeating rifle with cartridges fed through the butt. Built with iron mountings, blued finish, military leaf style rear sight, post front sight, button tip cleaning rod, two barrel bands, sling swivels, and walnut stock. This rifle was approved for US Government service in 1882. Left side of barrel has the “VP” eagle proof. Top of frame is stamped “US SPRINGFIELD 1884”. Left side of rear stock has inspector stamp in rectangle “SWP 1884” for Sam Porter. Cursive proof “P” in circle on buttstock. A large “3” has been stamped under forearm (generally unit and/or rifle ID number). CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 95% original factory blue finish. 80%+ blue on bands and cap. Traces of case colors on frame, which have basically patterned out. 50% original blue on trigger guard, mostly on forward section. Buttplate has original blued loading gate. Bolt handle is a straight pull. Fine action. After the failures of the Trapdoor at the Battle of Little Bighorn, the military was actively pursuing more reliable firearms, especially repeating firearms. This was one of the few that got past the experimental stage during that era and saw issue to several units on the Western Frontier. Beautiful, very hard to find military rifle from the Indian Wars. 3,000 - 5,000
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1366 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1883 MARTIALLY INSPECTED HOTCHKISS BOLT-ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hotchkiss Serial No. 23944 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government Barrel Length: 28 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique
1367 - (A) BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Manufacturer: Burnside Model: 5th Model Carbine Serial No. 16710 Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled Barrel Length: 21” FFL Status: Antique
Manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms company and known as the 3rd Model 1883 Hotchkiss rifle. Chambered for the .45-70 Government cartridge with a unique internal tubular magazine. 28” round barrel with two barrel band, bayonet lug/front sight and slide adjustable rear right. Barrel marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN U.S.A.”. Left side of chamber marked “US”, “VP” in circle and inspected “DFC”. Rear tang marked “Model of 1883”. Serial numbered 23944 on bottom of receiver forward of trigger guard. Two piece oil finished American walnut stocks with steel military buttplate. CONDITION: Good as exterior of metal has turned an even dove-grey patina. Wood stocks have numerous period impressions and minor period scratches. Stocks are full sized and good overall. Bore is very good with strong rifling and frosted grooves. Action works properly under manual operation. 2,500 - 3,000
Manufactured by the Burnside Rifle company with a 21 inch round barrel, blade front sight, and folding rear sight with graduations up to 500 yards. Cal. 54 Burnside and percussion cap ignited, two piece American walnut stocks with sling swivel mounted at butt and sling bar with ring on left side of receiver. Serial number 16710 is observed on top of receiver, top of dropping chamber and the number 5861 is found on bottom of removable breech. A very slight trace of the cartouche is evident on the left wrist of the stock at the confluence of the stock and receiver. Barrel is marked “CAST STEEL-1862” on top forward of rear sight. Receiver is marked “BURSIDE PATENT MARCH 25TH 1856” on top above breech. CONDITION. Good with metal having turned brown patina. Bore is slightly dark but has strong sharp rifling. Action operates properly and locks up tight. The two piece wood stocks have numerous bruises and small gouges from Civil War usage. This would be an ideal shooter grade collectible carbine. 1,200 - 1,600
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1368 - (A) HIGH CONDITION BALL REPEATING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Ball Model: Repeater Caliber/Bore: .50 Rimfire Barrel Length: 20 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Features two piece walnut stock, 3/4 length forearm with single band, stamped on left of receiver “S / E.G Lamson and Co. / Windsor VT / US / Ball’s Patent / June 23 1863 / March 15 1864”. Left side of stock has a rectangular inspector stamped GGS for George G. Saunders, who was a listed inspector of the Ball carbine. Other features include saddle ring and stud, folding leaf rear, soldered stud front sight. Approximately 1002 were manufactured. No field service listings are recorded for the Ball carbine. Flayderman notes that contracts for the Ball were issued in 1864 but delivery was not made until 1865 following the end of the war. This arm is generally considered a Civil War weapon despite never seeing service. The majority of these weapons were sold as surplus at the end of the war, primarily through the Bannnerman’s catalog. This example was used very little. CONDITION: Barrel is a rich blue and soft patina mix with the “S” inspection stamp. The barrel bands retains 75% original case colors with “S” inspector stamp. Frame retains approximately 95% original case colors, some still brilliant. Stocks have a couple handling marks but are otherwise near mint. Bore is mirror bright with razor sharp lands with a couple of minor areas of black powder residue that may clean out. As nice of an example you could find. 7,000 - 10,000
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This collection is from a large single owner collection; one of the most extant Union carbine collections ever assembled, with many
rare and/or high condition models. It took over 30 years to assemble and is being offered in its entirety in consecutive order. There are some noted so-called prototypes and other very rare and low production firearms that the consignor built his collection purchasing the majority of these guns within 200 miles or less from Springfield, Massachusetts; which would explain why these factory oddities never left their own backyard, probably brought home and stored for a century by families of ex-employees of the dozens of various firearms manufacturers spread throughout the upper East Coast. So many of these probably walked out the door with an employee due to being obsolete and/or not sellable; bottom line, there are some very rare, historical pieces in this collection. Noted in each write-up are many of the major battles but to be sure, most saw numerous battles and excursions not mentioned as there are often too many to mention; and when captured by Confederates, future battles would be unknown to us. If you are a collector of Civil War carbines, some of these examples may never again cross the auction block. It would be a perfect time to add the rarities to your collection.
1369 - (A) MERWIN & BRAY MARKED BALLARD SINGLE SHOT CARBINE. Manufacturer: Merwin & Bray Model: Ballard Serial No. 782 Caliber/Bore: .54 RF Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique
This carbine is almost identical to the .44 Rimfires sold during the Civil War to the Kentucky Cavalry, with the exception of caliber which is .54 Rimfire. There are no US markings, so while its time frame dates to the Civil War, there is no indication of US issue. Left side of frame is marked “MERWIN & BRAY AGT’S N.Y. 782”. Right side is stamped “BALLARD PATENT 1861”. Features round barrel, single band with swivel, dovetail front sight, folding leaf rear sight, walnut stocks, swivel at base of stock, lever action, single shot, and breechloading. CONDITION: 95% original barrel blue with some patina showing through. Barrel band is grey with age spotting. Frame is a soft, silver dull steel grey with some scattered age freckles. Stocks are excellent, proud to metal. Strong, clean, sharp rifled bore and fine action. While not officially military issued, it is probable it saw use given that it was a quality weapon and its .44 caliber counterpart is considered reliable and accurate. This is the never seen .54 caliber version. Extremely sharp, all original, and untouched with lots of finish. It is believed that the .54 Rimfire was experimental, introduced at the start of the war but never adopted. These are extremely rare carbines in this caliber and very few have surfaced. 3,000 - 5,000
1370 - (A) FINE CONDITION BURNSIDE TYPE V SINGLE SHOT SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Burnside Model: Type V Serial No. 8316 Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion Barrel Length: 21” FFL Status: Antique
Manufactured from 1857 to 1865, originally by the Bristol Firearms Co., and by the Third Model they were being manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co.. The Fifth Model is the last variation made from 1863 to 1865 with approximately 43,000 manufactured. Burnside was the third most popular carbine of the Civil War behind the Spencers and the Sharps. There were 11 units using the Burnside carbine in the spring of 1863. Burnside carbines were used in Brentwood, Tennessee on March 24th, 1863 when they were attacked and captured by Nathan Bedford Forrest; there were Burnside carbines present at the Battle of Brandy Station, Virginia when the Union Cavalry was attacked by Jeb Stuart’s command; numerous Burnsides employed at the Battle of Gettysburg; in service in the summer of 1864 on Sherman’s March to Atlanta. The amount of battles in which the Burnside carbine was present between 1863 and 1865 is too numerous to mention but it is safe to say they saw constant service in most campaigns during this three year period. Left side of stock has two different inspector stamps in rectangle; “HDH” for Henry D. Hastings, identified as an inspector on the Fifth Model Burnside, and “GC” for George Curtis. Top of the frame is stamped “BURNSIDE PAT MODEL OF 1864”. Matching serial number on frame and block. Top of barrel is stamped “CAST STEEL”. “R” can be found stamped twice at base, lower tang, sling swivel, and buttplate. “W” stamp on rear sight. “C” stamp on left side of frame. Features blued round barrel, single band, dovetail post front sight, single leaf folding rear sight, case colored frame, saddle ring and bar, walnut stock with sling swivel. Middle of right side of frame has the single screw. CONDITION: 95%+ original blue on barrel. Barrel band is grey patina. Frame retains 75% original case colors. Traces of case colors on buttplate. Most of the screws have nearly all of their original blue, as does block. 70% nitre blue on bottom of frame, lever, and lower tang. Wood is near mint with raised grain and a few minor handling marks. Bore is near mint and shiny. This is an absolutely stunning example. 4,000 - 6,000
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1371 - (A) UNFIRED COLT MODEL 1855 BRITISH REVOLVING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Revolving Rifle Serial No. 10760 Caliber/Bore: .56 Rifled Barrel Length: 21” FFL Status: Antique Arguably the finest known existing British Military revolving carbine. Features the 21” part octagon barrel, brass front sight, two leaf folding military rear sight, blued finish, case colored side hammer and loading lever, small variation brass trigger guard, blued steel rifle buttplate, saddle ring and stud on left side, five shot fluted cylinder, rifled barrel, and walnut stock. You will find matching serial numbers on trigger guard, frame, barrel, buttplate, and cylinder. Top of frame is stamped “COL. COLT HARTFORD CT USA”. Side of frame is stamped “COLTS PATENT V2”. Gun is fully British proofed including every cylinder flute and left side of barrel. CONDITION: Aside from a bit of brown patina showing through the blue on the cylinder and some brown patina under the blue on the barrel, the gun retains approximately 97% of the original high polish Colt finish. All original nipples. Cylinder shows no signs of burn or having ever been fired. Retains most of the nitre blue on screws. Brass is lightly toned. Nearly 100% case colors visible on hammer and lever. Buttplate retains 85% original high polish blue. Fire blue on screws with overall age freckling. Walnut stocks are excellent and proud to metal; you can still feel the raised grain. Has a period original tampion. Near mint rifled bore. Nobody in this organization has ever seen a finer, near new Colt British carbine and would fit the finest collection as the best original, untouched example extant. Museum quality. 12,000 - 18,000
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1372 - (A) NEAR MINT COLT 1862 TRENTON MUSKET. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 40” FFL Status: Antique
Features ramrod, three barrel bands, two leaf folding rear sight in high polish blue finish, and sling swivels on middle band and front trigger guard. Left side of stock and barrel are stamped “NJ” for New Jersey militia. Lock is stamped “US COLTS PT FA MFG CO HARTFORD, CT”. Springfield eagle on bolster and 1862 date on action and breech of barrel. “VP” proof on left side of barrel. Buttplate is stamped “US”. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint condition; finished in the white. Near mint, strong, clean rifled bore. This is a fine example of a US Colt. These Colts are nearly identical to the Springfield Model 1861 rifle. 3,500 - 5,500
1373 - (A) GALLAGHER STANDARD MODEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Gallagher Model: Standard Model Serial No. 12851 Caliber/Bore: .50 Percussion Barrel Length: 22 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique
Approximately 17,728 were manufactured by Richardson & Overman of Philadelphia. It featured iron mountings with blued barrel and case hardened frame, walnut buttstock, and iron patchbox. Right side of action is stamped with the Richardson & Overman logo and serial number, along with patent date. The final 5,000 manufactured were chambered for the Spencer .56-52 cartridge; all the early and standard models were percussion. It was considered one of the most disliked breech loading carbines to see service during the Civil War. Regardless of their soiled reputation, the 6th and 8th Kentucky Cavalries were partially armed with Gallaghers. The largest quantity issued was for the 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry. 1,400 Gallaghers were sent to Major General William Rosecrans, Commander of the Army of the Cumberland. This carbine was also issued to the 10th Ohio, 9th Pennsylvania, and 4th Kentucky. The 3rd Indiana carried approximately 294 carbines into service at Cemetery Ridge during the Battle of Gettysburg. It was berated by both officers and men as a non-effective weapon. The carbine was also widely distributed by the 7th Iowa Cavalry. CONDITION: The barrel retains approximately 75% original blue finish mixing with patina and usual light handling marks. Both sides of frame retain generous areas of case colors. Patchbox and buttplate are basically patina. Initials “JM” are carved into stock on right side. Near mint bore with strong rifling. Very strong and clean condition. Any weapon of a type fought at Gettysburg is especially desirable. 4,500 - 6,500
1374 - (A) GIBBS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Gibbs Model: Single Shot Caliber/Bore: .52 Percussion Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique
A mere 1,052 Gibbs carbines were manufactured by William F. Brooks of New York City, 1863. The company had a contract for 10,000 weapons, but only 1,052 were made before the factory, the Phoenix Armory, was destroyed by fire during the New York Draft Riots of 1863. 500 Gibbs carbines were issued to the 10th Missouri Cavalry, as well issued to the 13th and 16th New York Cavalry. The first delivery of Gibbs carbines was in May of 1863, with production lasting less than three months. The lockplate was originally case hardened with a blued barrel, walnut stock, and sling ring mounted on left side. The 13th New York were originally in charge of defense of the capitol in Washington. The 16th New York Cavalry participated in the Gettysburg Campaign. On June 10th, 1864 the 10th Missouri Cavalry were part of the force that arrived Brice’s Crossroads in Mississippi when they were attacked by General Nathan Bedford Forrest, and succeeded in rerouting the 3,200 Cavalrymen that fought at Brice’s Crossroads. This was Forrest’s greatest victory of the war. The 10th Missouri fought against Forrest again in July of that same year. The Gibbs stayed in service with that division throughout the war. Given the short production and the numerous battles, finding all original existing Gibbs carbines is extremely difficult. Top of the frame is stamped “L.H. GIBBS PATD JANY 8 1856”. This sideplate is stamped “WM F BROOKS MANFR NEW YORK”. Buttplate is stamped “US”. Left side of barrel has inspector stamp of “B”. Left side of rear sight also stamped with “B”. Front sight is German nickel dovetailed blade, rear sight is two leaf folding. Single barrel band. Saddle ring and bar on left side. Lever has a small loop and when pushed forward, the barrel moves forward and tips up for loading. Stock is walnut. No visible cartouches remaining. CONDITION: All metal is a soft grey-brown patina with light age freckling. Stock is excellent. Fine action. Well defined rifled bore with light abrasion. 4,500 - 6,500
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1375 - (A) GREENE BRITISH TYPE CARBINE BY MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO. Manufacturer: Greene Model: Carbine Serial No. 1230 Caliber/Bore: .54 Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Antique
Manufactured 1855 to 1857 with approximately 2,000 made. Similar to the low production US type, 2,000 of these arms were made under contract to the British Government in 1855 for use in the Crimean War. The British Government eventually sold these as surplus, it is opined that approximately 200 survived. It is also the purveying opinion that a number of these were repurchased by the US during the Civil War but no evidence of such. Regardless, it is an extremely rare carbine and is included in the US carbine Civil War group. Features octagon to round barrel, dovetail front sight, ladder rear sight, Maynard patent priming system, double triggers. Rear trigger works the hammer. Upper tang is stamped “GREENES PATENT JUNE 27 1854”. Top of barrel and frame have the crown proof. Action is stamped with the crown “VR” and is also stamped “MASS ARMS CO CHICOPEE FALLS USA 1856”. Patchbox is stamped with crown proof. Right side of walnut stock has a “1”. Bottom tang has saddle ring and stud. Bottom of trigger guard has crown proof. Bottom of frame and barrel are stamped “1230”. CONDITION: This carbine must have seen little use; retaining at least 75% of the original blue finish blending with soft patina and a few age freckles. Traces of case colors on action. 70% original blue on buttplate which also has crown proof. Walnut stock is excellent with a few of the usual minor handling marks. Near mint, shiny three groove barrel. 4,500 - 6,500
1376 - (A) HIGH CONDITION GWYN & CAMPBELL TYPE II SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Gwyn & Campbell Model: Type II Serial No. 3030 Caliber/Bore: .52 Percussion Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique These carbines were manufactured by Edward Gwyn and Abner C. Campbell in Hamilton, Ohio between 1863 and 1864 with a total of approximately 8,200 manufactured. This carbine is also referred to as the Cosmopolitan or the Union Carbine. The 11th Kentucky Cavalry was part of the force which forced Confederate Raider John Hunt Morgan to surrender near Lisbon, Ohio. At Philadelphia, Tennessee the 11th Kentucky lost 89 men, captured by Confederate Cavalry and had all of their carbines confiscated, thus falling into Confederate hands. The 5th and 6th Illinois Cavalry, armed with approximately 150 of these carbines, joined Sherman’s Army, and participated in the Vicksburg Campaign. A total of 4,000 Gwyn & Campbell carbines were delivered to the Army; over 900 of which went to the 8th Ohio Cavalry. Left side of stock has two inspector cartouche stamps in rectangles: “RKW” for Robert K. Whiteley and “WHR” for William H. Russell. Right side of frame is stamped “UNION RIFLE”; right side of sideplate is stamped “GWYN & CAMPBELL PATENTED 1862 HAMILTON O”. Features part octagon to round barrel, post front sight, ladder rear sight, case colored frame, hammer and lever, saddle ring and bar, nitre blue block and tang, walnut stock. CONDITION: Barrel is octagon to round and is a smooth, homogeneous blue-brown patina. Frame, hammer and sideplate retains approximately 90% case colors on right side and 10% on left. This is one of the finer condition Gwyn & Campbell carbines we have encountered. Near mint, bright and shiny bore with strong rifling. 5,000 - 7,000
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1377 - (A) J.H. HALL MODEL 1836 SINGLE SHOT CARBINE. Manufacturer: Halls-North Model: 1836 Carbine Caliber/Bore: .65 Rifled Barrel Length: 23” FFL Status: Antique
1378 - (A) HALLS-NORTH MODEL 1843 SINGLE SHOT SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Halls-North Model: 1843 Carbine Caliber/Bore: .52 Rifled Barrel Length: 21” FFL Status: Antique
This is an extremely low production carbine, considered by many to be experimental as so few were introduced. Barrel has offset rear sight. The breech block of the carbine is actuated by depressing a trigger under the stock that allows the block to raise exposing the chamber. The top of the breech block is marked “J. H. HALL / U.S. / 1839”. Hammer has bored hole at center. Wrist bolt on left side is the saddle ring and there was never a saddle ring on the lower tang. No inspector marks are observed on the example. The majority of the these Hall carbines were issued to the 2nd US Dragoons that were fighting in the SeminoleIndian War in Florida. CONDITION: Metal retains a smooth homogeneous soft brown patina. The action is a soft grey and chocolate patina. Stampings are razor sharp. Trigger guard, tang, and buttplate are a chocolate brown patina. Stock is excellent, proud to metal, no cracks, with just the usual minor abrasions and impressions. Excellent action. Bore has usual black powder abrasion. Bayonet extends correctly, locking into place, and retracts correctly. Overall has an extremely homogeneous crisp appearance, untouched in any manner. 4,000 - 6,000
This is the oldest carbine to see active service in the Civil War. There was a large quantity in storage at the beginning of the hostilities; the government had purchased over 10,000 between 1844 and 1853. Halls-North carbines stored at Fort McHenry were issued to Maryland Cavalry, where they saw action in the Shenandoah Valley against Stonewall Jackson, but the majority of the Halls saw their action in the Western Campaign as used by the 6th Missouri Cavalry who were fighting in Arkansas. In 1862, the 9th Illinois Cavalry were issued 100 carbines; they too, were operating in Arkansas. On July 11th, 1862, members of the Missouri Cavalry tracked and fought Bill Quantrill. A 91 man company of the Sioux City Iowa Company fought in the Sioux Uprising of 1862. Features round barrel, single barrel band, full length walnut stock, metal ramrod, 9” saddle bar with ring, metal buttplate. Top of frame is stamped “US NORTH MIDDLETON CONN 1849”. Barrel is stamped “STEEL”. Inspector stamp “NWP” Nahum W. Patch. CONDITION: Metal is a soft grey patina. Stock is excellent. Sharp visible rifling with minor abrasion. 4,000 - 5,000
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1379 - (A) ALTERED US NAVY JENKS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Jenks Model: USN Single Shot Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
1380 - (A) JENKS USN MULE EAR CIVIL WAR SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Jenks Model: Mule Ear Serial No. 519 Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
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The Jenks Navy rifle was made by N.P. Ames of Springfield, Massachusetts, 1841 to 1842, with approximately 1,000 manufactured. Lock is marked “W. JENKS” and “NP AMES SPRINGFIELD MASS”. Top of the barrel breech is marked “Wm JENKS USN RO P 1845”. It is the Mule Ear percussion design, brass trigger guard with sling and stud mounted to lower tang, two brass bands, integral front sight, walnut stock. “R” inspected brass buttplate. Inspector stamp on left side of stock that is visible but not readable. Inside of lever is stamped “12-2”. The 1,000 specimens of the Jenks rifle were made on a contract on 1841 to the Navy and all were delivered by 1844. Original barrel length was 35”. From about 1858 to 1860, approximately 300 were altered by James Merrill in Baltimore and are referred to as the Jenks-Merrill carbine; barrels were shortened to 24-1/4” with two barrel bands, everything else was the same. They were marked on the breech lever “JH MERRILL”. For alteration to a system to test the practicality of a combustible cartridge. The Mule Hammer was changed to a standard side hammer on these conversions. This rifle has gone through the same conversion with exception of the hammer being an original Jenks and the barrel is a bit longer. We can surmise that this was either gunsmith performed or a test or pattern for the pre-Merrill carbine as the saddle ring has been added like the Merrill but the hammer was not changed and it is still percussion, and the “RC” stamped on frame was not a factory stamp and could have something to do the research or experiment. CONDITION: Metal is basically grey patina with age spotting. Legends are sharp. Wood is very good with small crack at right wrist. Strong, rifled bore with some black powder abrasion. It is also interesting to note that there was an attempted inspector stamp on left side where the middle letter “M” was still visible but the other two letters were cut out. Very interesting and curious Navy rifle. 2,500 - 3,500
A total of 4,250 were manufactured 1843 to 1846, made by N.P. Ames, Springfield, Massachusetts. Features two brass barrel bands, integral front sight, brass buttplate and trigger guard, and nearly full length walnut stock. Saddle ring on lower tang. “P” inspector stamp on lower tang. Barrel is stamped “W. JENKS P USN RP P 1847 CAST STEEL”. Right side of action is stamped “REMINGTONS HERKIMER NY”. Has the so-called side hammer “Mule Ear” type. Inspector stamp and cartouche “RP” Richard Paine on left side of stock. Production was on contract for the United States Navy, who sold 2,800 of them in August of 1861 to A.M. Eastman of Manchester, New Hampshire. There were 3,421 on hand at the Philadelphia Navy Yard in 1863. During the war, they were on the Schooner Ariel in charge of the blockade in Galveston Harbor, Texas. CONDITION: Barrel is a sharp factory brown finish with some age freckling. Sharp markings. Traces of case colors on frame. 50% blue on rear sight. Stocks are excellent. Brass is soft patina. Sharp, clean, near mint bore. A very fine, all original example of the Civil War Sea Service. 4,000 - 6,000
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1381 - (A)WILLIAM JOHNSTON PROTOTYPE CIVIL WAR CARBINE WITH DUAL RIMFIRE FIRING PINS (1862/1864). Manufacturer: Johnston Model: Prototype Caliber/Bore: .56 Rifled Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique This gun can easily be mistaken for your typical Triplett & Scott carbine, but nothing could be farther from the truth. The right side of the frame is stamped “W. Johnston / Cin. Ohio / Patented 1862”. The name William Johnston can be found in the book “American Gunsmiths” as a builder during the Civil War who filed for two patents 35241, May 13th 1862, and 84868 on November 1st, 1864. This carbine is not exactly either of them but is instead a variation on the 1862 patent, hence the date on frame. The 1862 patent shows three screws on frame with a rimfire hammer but a lack of two firing pins. The addition of a second firing pin would provide additional insurance that the round would ignite correctly. There are no other markings on the rifle, including no serial number. Features a round barrel with a dovetail front sight, military ladder rear sight, 2 - 3/4” breech that swings up from the frame to the right to allow loading and unloading. The release is a top slide lock. Two triggers with rear set trigger and forwarding trigger dropping the firing pin. There is saddle bar and ring on left side. Has a walnut stock with rifle butt. CONDITION: All of the metal finish is now a soft bluish brown patina on barrel and more of a brown gunmetal patina on frame with some age spots. Inventor’s stamp is crisp. Walnut stocks are excellent, proud to metal, with usual dings. Buttplate is brown patina. There is a small nailhead sized hole at bottom of butt. Double set triggers work correctly. Fine action. Three groove rifled bore is fairly well defined with some black powder residue. This gun never went into production, at least not in its current form, as either a Johnston prototype or a patent having been sold to Triplett and Scott. When comparing this to a Triplett & Scott or Greene carbine, it is immediately noticeable that there is no exposed hammer and no forend. Part of these patents, sold and used by either Greene and Triplett & Scott, are possible but we have no records to prove it. In either case, this is a unique, Civil War patent, one of a kind carbine and the only known existing patent W. Johnston carbine that we are aware of. Included with carbine are copies of the two patent drawings. 10,000 - 15,000
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1382 - (A) JOSLYN “MONKEYTAIL” SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Joslyn Model: Monkeytail Serial No. 884 Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion Barrel Length: 22 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique These rare carbines were made 1855 to 1856 by A.H. Waters of Milbury, Massachusetts; quantities under 1,500 with 1,200 carbines documented sold to the US government. Features brass single barrel band and buttplate, iron mountings, sling ring mounted on left side of stock. Lock was case hardened and barrel was blued. Of the 1,200 ordered by the United States Government, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Ohio Cavalry had 100 issued to each division and another 250 went to the 6th Ohio. These Joslyn carbines were issued early in 1862. In the Fall of 1862, detachments of the 3rd and 4th Ohio Cavalry were captured in Lexington Kentucky by John Hunt Morgan’s Confederate Raiders, thus putting numerous Monkeytails into the hands of the Confederates. The 6th Ohio armed with the Monkeytail carbine remained in the Shenandoah Valley in the summer of 1862, seeing action against Stonewall Jackson and later in the second Battle of Bull Run. These carbines were referred to as “Monkeytails” due to the long upper tang with loop lever that pushed forward to expose the chamber. The top of this tang is stamped “PATD BY B.F. JOSLYN AUGUST 23 1855”. The action is stamped “A.H. WATERS & CO. MILBURY MASS”. Features include saddle ring and bar, single brass barrel band, round barrel, dovetail front sight, ladder rear sight, side hammer, brass trigger guard, brass buttplate, and walnut stock. CONDITION: Any inspectors marks that would have been found on the stock are now gone. Brass has toned. Metal is a soft grey-brown patina with average age spotting. Wood is excellent, proud to metal. Carbine has never been refinished and is all original as issued except for a period replaced front sight. Fine action. Strong, well defined, bright rifled bore with minor abrasion. This is an extremely difficult Civil War carbine to add to your collection due to extremely low production. 5,000 - 7,000
1383 - (A) JOSLYN MODEL 1864 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Joslyn Model: 1864 Serial No. 10280 Caliber/Bore: .52 Rimfire Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique
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The Model 1864 consisted of iron mountings, case colored action. Model 1864 carbine was introduced into the field in the fall of 1864, by the end of September about 720 Joslyn carbines were serving in five Cavalry regiments, 381 belonging to the 13th Tennessee US Cavalry. It was this attachment that captured or killed Confederate General John Hunt Morgan at his headquarters in Greenville, Tennessee. Morgan was killed while surrendering to Tennessee Cavalryman Captain Wilcox. The 2nd Kentucky Cavalry was engaged in Sherman’s march through Georgia in November and December of 1864, armed in part with Joslyn carbines, when they were attacked by Joe Wheeler’s Confederate Cavalry. In addition, the 9th Pennsylvania, part of Sherman’s March to the Sea, were armed with the Joslyn. At war’s end 175 carbines were taken home by soldiers after having the cost deducted from their pay. Cartouches include “GWS” George W. Sherman stamp on left side of barrel, listed as inspector on the Joslyn 1864 carbine. Left side of stock has two identical cartouches in rectangular box “FDL” Frederick D. Livingston, also a noted inspector of the Second Model Joslyn carbine. Livingston inspected at least 7,000 of the 8,000 Joslyn carbines delivered between July 1864 and February 1865. Buttplate is stamped “US”. Just ahead of the buttplate is another black letter “FDL” cartouche. Lock is stamped “JOSLYN FIREARMS CO. STONINGTON CONN” and dated 1864. Matching serial numbers on block and rear tang. CONDITION: This carbine is in fine original condition with an exceptionally nice stock. All metal is a homogeneous blend of blue-brown patina with typical age freckling. Wood is proud to metal with no visible chips or cracks. Strong rifled bore with minor abrasion. A nice example of an all original carbine that saw extensive service during the latter half of the Civil War. 4,000 - 6,000
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1384 - (A) JOSLYN 1864 SINGLE SHOT BREECH LOADING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Joslyn Model: 1864 Serial No. 14971 Caliber/Bore: .52 Rimfire Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique
1385 - (A) KITTREDGE & CO. MARKED MILITARY CARBINE. Manufacturer: Kittredge & Co. Model: Two Trigger Serial No. 3983 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rimfire Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
The Model 1864 Joslyn breech loading carbine is stamped “Joslyn Firearms Co / Stonington Conn. / 1864”. Has knob type pullout latch for breech block. Iron fittings. 8,000 of these were purchased by the U.S. government and 4,500 were available for private purchase. This is a private purchase example with no inspector stamps. Features full round barrel, dovetail front sight, single barrel band, two leaf folding military type rear sight, saddle ring and bar, walnut one piece stock. Back of the block is stamped “B. F. Joslyn’s Patent, October 8th, 1861, June 24th, 1862”. CONDITION: Barrel retains virtually all of its factory blue finish with soft patina coming through the surface. Lock retains approximately 60% case colors with traces on block and hammer. Walnut stock is excellent with a few of the usual marks. Screws retain some of their nitre blue finish. Fine working condition. Fine, sharp, well defined three groove barrel. 3,000 - 4,000
These are interesting in that Kittredge supplied 760 carbines to Indiana, 1,366 to Kentucky, and many to the Kansas and Missouri state units. It is stamped on the barrel “B KITTREDGE & CO CINCINNATI O”. 150 were also reported as purchased by the U.S. government. These were made and distributed during the Civil War. They are also referred to as Two Trigger Frank Wesson rifles, as one trigger allows the barrel to tip up for loading. Features full octagon barrel, dovetail front sight, military two leaf folding rear sight, barrel sling swivel, two triggers, rear sling swivel, walnut stock. No US markings, as these were sent to state militias. CONDITION: All metal is a smooth brown patina. Razor sharp legends. Excellent stocks with original varnish. Fine action. No visible rifling, appears to be a smoothbore. Kittredge later became the company that was famous for its Colt advertising and nicknaming the Colt Lightning, Thunderer, and Omnipotent. 1,500 - 2,500
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1386 - (A) EXTREMELY SCARCE LEE SINGLE SHOT CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Manufacturer: Lee Model: Single Shot Carbine. Serial No. 1484 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rimfire Barrel Length: 21 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured by the Lee Firearms Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin between 1864 and 1865. This is one of the very few arms made in the West during the Civil War and very little is recorded. In 1866, Lee had completed a total 255 carbines and 200 more were in various stages of completion. It is speculated that his sales were made privately to officers or militia units. Lee subcontracted his barrels to Remington but due to a misunderstanding, the barrels were bored to an incorrect caliber and rejected by the U.S. government. Following the rejection no further assembly notes were found. There are no visible military inspector stamps, which would coincide with the private sale aspect. Coincidentally, that means there is no data on which battles this carbine may have seen. Features round barrel, dovetail front sight, 500 yard single leaf rear sight, single shot, swing-out barrel for loading. Has a saddle ring in bar and one piece walnut stock. Left side of frame stamped “Lee’s Firearms Co. / Milwaukee, Wisconsin / Patented July 22nd, 1862”. CONDITION: All of the metal is a pleasing soft brown and gunmetal patina. Stock is very good to excellent, proud to metal, with usual wartime nicks and dents. 10,000 - 15,000
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1387 - (A) LINDNERS TYPE II SINGLE SHOT CARBINE. Manufacturer: Linders Model: Type II Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion Barrel Length: 20 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Manufactured by Edward Lindner of Manchester, New Hampshire at the Amoskeag Manufacturing Co., in two types totaling 6,500 manufactured; 892 of which were the First Type. All metal is finished in the white. Features one piece walnut stock. The Type II was ordered by the Ordnance Department and built at Amoskeag in April 1863; 6,000 were ordered. The Army refused delivery of the Type II and it is believed the examples were sold in 1870 to one of the European countries engaged in the Franco-Prussian Wars. Left side of barrel is stamped with the Liege proof mark which would indicate shipment to Belgium. It is an interesting gun in that it is a breechloading percussion. Top of frame is stamped “EDWARD LINDNERS PATENT MARCH 29 1859”. Action is dated 1864 with US eagle and is stamped “AMOSKEAG MFG CO MANCHESTER NH”. Buttplate is stamped “US”. Saddle ring at rear trigger guard and sports a two leaf folding rear sight. There are no visible wood inspector marks. CONDITION: Metal is extremely clean with just some minor age freckling. Stock is excellent to near mint with a few minor handling marks. Extremely clean, well defined bore. You would be hard pressed to find a better example. 2,500 - 4,000
1388 - (A) SCARCE MAYNARD 1ST MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE SECONDARY CONFEDERATE CARBINE. Manufacturer: Maynard Model: 1st Model Serial No. 1984 Caliber/Bore: .50 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique
Features octagon to round barrel, German nickel front sight, dovetail wind drift rear sight. Serial number 1984 stamped under barrel and inside primer door. Right side of frame is stamped “MAYNARD ARMS CO WASHINGTON”. Left side of frame is stamped “MANUFACTURED BY MASS. ARMS CO CHICOPEE FALLS”. Patchbox is stamped “MAYNARD PATENTEE/SEPTEMBER 22, 1845/MAY 27, 1851/JUNE 17, 1856”. Lower tang has the saddle ring and stud. There are no US martial stamps. It is considered a secondary Confederate arm in that over half of the First Models manufactured were purchased by Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida in 1860 and early 1861, prior to secession. There were so many Maynard’s in Confederate hands that they printed a Confederate field manual for this weapon. There is an incredible article about Maynards in the Confederacy that was written by Howard Madaus in “The American Society of Arms Collectors” bulletin 52, pages 66 to 79 (copy included). They were sent in a mix of .35 and/ or .50 caliber. Known purchases include Mississippi with 325 carbines in .50 caliber; Georgia with 650 in .50 caliber; 1,300 in .35 caliber to Mississippi and Florida; and another 800 to various militia outfits in South Carolina and Louisiana with small quantity purchases to most other Southern states. Compared to known US purchases in .50 caliber, of which 400 were sent to the US Army in 1859 (would have been US Government inspected); 60 to Fort Union, New Mexico; 100 each to Company I and Company H of the 1st Cavalry serving with the Indian Campaigns, the 9th Pennsylvania, 1st Wisconsin; 200 to the Revenue Service; and 60 to the US Navy. Given that carbines issued to any US Service branch would have been US inspected, and that this early serial number carbine lacks any US government inspector stamps and falls into the Southern shipped serial range it is probably safe to assume that this is a Southern purchased and used Cavalry carbine. It is documented that General Wheeler’s Confederate Cavalry Corps were issued this weapon and 30 were captured from the Confederate Ironclad Atlanta. The documented serial range for 1st Model Maynards is 1800 to 4100. CONDITION: Barrel is smooth, soft patina. The same can be said for the frame; markings on frame are sharp. Patchbox is grey-brown patina with some week stamps. Bore shows well defined rifling with minor abrasion. Stock has a 3-1/2” crack on wrist on right side, it is all patina and has been there for a century; also has numerous dings, oil staining around metal edges; appears to have some large oval script on right side that looks to be a capital “G” and lowercase “a”. Looks to have original nipple. Working order. Very good example of what undoubtedly is an early Confederate shipped First Model Maynard carbine. 4,000 - 6,000
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1389 - (A) HIGH CONDITION MAYNARD 2ND MODEL CIVIL WAR SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Maynard Model: 2nd Type Serial No. 25594 Caliber/Bore: .50 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique
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The Second Model is easily identifiable from the First Model by its lack of patchbox. Company literature refers to it as the Model 1863, manufactured from 1863 to 1865 totaling 20,202 manufactured. Lower tang is also stamped 1865. Left side of stock has two near perfect cartouche stamps, both being “JM” James Mills, known inspector to the Second Model. Right side of the frame is stamped “MANUFACTURED BY MASS. ARMS CO. CHICOPEE FALLS”. Military “M” inspector stamp on left side of barrel. “S” stamp on left side of rear sight. Features octagon to round barrel, dovetail front sight, two leaf folding rear sight, saddle ring and bar, walnut stock, carbine buttplate with “S” inspector stamp. CONDITION: The barrel is a pleasing mix of blue-gunmetal grey with brown age freckling. Lever is grey with brown freckling. Buttplate is a rich brown patina. Right side of frame retains approximately 75% original case colors. Left side of frame retains approximately 40% case colors. 20% fire blue on hammer. Legends are sharp. Stock is near mint with just a few dings. Sharp, well-defined bore with just some minor powder residue. Since the carbine is stamped 1865, we will deal with 1865 as the date for engagements and issuance. The 9th and 10th Tennessee carried these arms to Vicksburg, the 6th Indiana remained in Nashville, 4th Tennessee went to Mobile, the 11th Indiana and the 12th Tennessee left Nashville in May and went to St. Louis to operate against the Plains Indians. Between the 6th Indiana and the three companies of the 3rd Tennessee, there were 537 Maynards reported on hand June 1st, 1865. At war’s end, 871 Maynard carbines were paid for and taken home. 3,000 - 5,000
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1390 - (A) ATTRIBUTED TO DUSTIN F. MELLEN, NH, PROTOTYPE BOLT ACTION CIVIL WAR SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Prototype Caliber/Bore: .52 Rifled Barrel Length: 22â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique This one of a kind Civil War carbine prototype is attributed to the work of gunsmith Dustin F. Mellen of New Hampshire, whose only recorded dated of activity was 1864. Information on him is found in the three volume German set of worldwide gunmakers on page 790. Features round barrel with no markings, double leaf folding rear sight, single band with forend cap, post front sight, 1â&#x20AC;? bolt handle. This bolt action saddle ring carbine has an interrupted thread locking system similar to the Palmer and other carbines. The release for the bolt is a push button on the rear of the bolt and it must be pushed forward to either open or close the action. The hammer strikes through a notch cut in the right side of the barrel with ejection to the left. The extractor is missing. This carbine was never finished and is in the white. We have disassembled it down to every part and there is not a single maker stamp, number, or any kind of stamp anywhere on this carbine. Therefore, it is impossible to determine the manufacturer. We only mentioned the similarities to the Palmer. It is unusual that it has such exquisite wood, which would have been preferential for eye appeal when appealing to a manufacturer or government contractor to produce this firearm. CONDITION: Fine with a smooth grey patina overall and average age spots. Wood was finished in commercial quality in deluxe grain. Wrist has been completely cracked and repaired from one side to the other. Action is fine. Near mint bore. 6,000 - 12,000
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1391 - (A) MERRILL .54 CALIBER PERCUSSION BREECHLOADER CARBINE. Manufacturer: Merrill Model: Single Shot Serial No. 5333 Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled Barrel Length: 22 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique
1392 - (A) PALMER SINGLE SHOT CIVIL WAR ERA BOLT ACTION CARBINE. Manufacturer: Palmer Model: Single Shot Caliber/Bore: .50 RF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique
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Features small brass barrel band, brass buttplate, brass patchbox, three leaf folding rear sight, post front sight, one piece walnut stock. The action is stamped “JH MERRILL BALTO PAT JULY 1856 APL. 9 MAY 21-28-61”. “H” stamped on brass buttplate, patchbox, trigger guard, and saddle bar plate. No visible inspector marks on stock. The first 600 Merrill carbines were delivered to the Washington Arsenal in November 1861. Many were issued to the 4th New York Cavalry. The 4th saw service that summer in the Shenandoah Valley, fought at the second Battle of Manassas, and in numerous battles in or about Virginia. In 1863 their carbines were turned in and given to the 6th Kansas Cavalry that operated in Indian territory in Southwest Missouri. Also in 1862, two Tennessee regiments were issue Merrill carbines and saw action at Stone River and Murfreesboro. One of the largest issues of Merrill carbines in 1862 went to the 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry who were eventually stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. While in Kansas, the Wisconsin men fought a major battle with Bill Quantrill’s Confederate Raiders. At Gettysburg on the morning of July 1st, 1863, General John Buford’s Cavalry held Confederate forces for over two hours partially armed with Merrill carbines. At Gettysburg, Captain Robert Duvall’s Company A went into battle with 100 Merrill carbines. You can find Merrill carbines used in just about every action during the War, including during the summer of 1864, when the 7th Indiana Cavalry fought a battle at Brice’s Crossroads against Nathan Bedford Forrest. CONDITION: All iron parts are a grey-brown patina. Wood is excellent. Three groove has well defined, sharp rifling. Highly regarded firearm. 3,000 - 4,000
1,001 carbines were manufactured in 1865 in Windsor, Vermont. Features one piece barrel and chamber stamped on top “Wm PALMER PAT DEC 22 1863”. Side action dated 1865 and stamped “E.G. LAMSON & CO. WINDSOR VT”. Hammer, trigger guard, and buttplate stamped with inspection “P”. One piece wlanut stock stamped with rectangular cartouche “MM” Miles Moulton, in addition to the script cartouche this small “MM” can be found on the two of stock, left side of stock, and left side of barrel. Single leaf folding rear sight. Saddle ring and stud. CONDITION: Barrel assembly is a smooth, soft homogeneous mix of blue and patina, as is buttplate and action. Wood is excellent with just a few minor bruises. Bore is sharp and excellent. 0These carbines were delivered after the war ended and were therefore mostly used in Home Guard units. 4,000 - 6,000
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1393 - (A) RARE VARIATION OF A PERRY NAVY CARBINE. Manufacturer: Perry Model: Navy Serial No. 206 Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled Barrel Length: 21 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Has saddle ring and bar which would most likely be associated with a cavalry model but Flayderman notes that some were produced with ring and bar. The one item on this gun that we cannot identify through research is the iron patchbox on right side of stock. Another unusual feature of this rifle that might indicate Army testing is that the barrel is 21 - 1/2” instead of the standard 20 - 3/4” normally associated with the Navy long frame. Otherwise, it is consistent with the long frame Perry carbine of which approximately 250 were manufactured. Normally, Perry guns have mismatched serial numbers, however, this one matches. Stamping on block consistent with Navy model, reading “Perry Patent Arm Co. / Newark NJ / A.D. Perry Patented”. Sights are also consistent with a simple wind drift rear and a dovetail front. Single barrel band, walnut stock, ring lever. Unusual rear tube fed priming system is complete and working. Seven groove rifling. CONDITION: Hammer has approximately 60% original high polish blue finish. Barrel is a smooth rich chocolate brown, frame is gunmetal grey with scattered patina. Legends are razor sharp. Wood is excellent. There are no military inspector stamps. Buttplate screw has some original blue. Patchbox is grey brown patina. Rifling is near mint, bright, shiny, and sharp. A far above average Perry with many unusual one of a kind features. A total of 1,500 Perry breechloaders are estimated when including their sporting arms, which comprised a large majority of their production. 10,000 - 15,000
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1394 - (A) NEW JERSEY MILITIA REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Remington Model: New Model Army Serial No. 87904 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique
1395 - (A) SHARPS & HANKINS SHORT CAVALRY TYPE MODEL 1862 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Sharps & Hankins Model: Army Short Cavalry Serial No. 3025 Caliber/Bore: .52 Rifled Barrel Length: 19” FFL Status: Antique
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The Remington New Model Army was manufactured from 1863 to 1875. The State of New Jersey purchased 1,000 of this model to be issued to state militia for use in the Civil War. They are immediately identified by the “N.J.” found stamped on the left barrel flat. You will find the inspector stamp “W” on right side of frame and barrel. “B” inspector stamp on left side of brass trigger guard. There are no inspector cartouche stamps on the two piece walnut grips. Standard features include octagon barrel. Barrel stamped “PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858 / E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION NEWYORK U.S.A. NEW-MODEL”. It is a six shot, single action, non-fluted cylinder, percussion with blued finish, brass trigger guard and two piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 75% of the original factory bright blue, blending with soft grey-brown patina. One small mar on left side, approximately 1/4”. Barrel address is sharp. Loading lever retains approximately 85% original blue. Frame retains approximately 80% original blue, blending homogeneously to a soft patina. Cylinder is an even mix of blue and soft brown patina, giving a more blue appearance. Straps are grey patina. Mellow brass. 75% dark case colors on hammer. Action locks up like a vault. Sharp, clean, near mint rifling; still shiny with a hint of frosting. This is definitely one of the better condition New Jersey marked revolvers. 2,500 - 3,500
It is estimated that 1,000 of these carbines were manufactured and was sometimes called the 11th New York Volunteer Cavalry Model since they were used by that unit. The 11th New York Cavalry unit fought in over 85 battles and skirmishes between 1862 and 1865, the majority armed with this carbine. Easily distinguishable from the Navy for its 19” barrel and lack of screwed-in leather cover, the Army Type lacks both the screws and screw holes that were used in attaching the covering. Features round barrel, dovetailed front sight, adjustable long range rear sight, brass buttplate, rear butt sling swivel, and saddle ring and stud. Left side of barrel is stamped “SHARPS PATENT 1859”. Right side is stamped “SHARPS & HANKINS PHILADA”. CONDITION: Barrel is a pleasing brown patina. Frame and lever is a smooth grey-brown patina. Hammer retains approximately 85% of the original bright nitre blue finish. Walnut buttstock is excellent with no cracks, just some minor handling marks. Extremely clean, well defined, and sharp bore. An extremely fine condition example of a very rare, seldom seen, non-leather covered Sharps & Hankins Cavalry carbine. 4,000 - 6,000
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1396 - (A) SHARPS & HANKINS MODEL 1862 ARMY TYPE CARBINE. Manufacturer: Sharps & Hankins Model: Single Shot Serial No. 10383 Caliber/Bore: .52 Rimfire Barrel Length: 23 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
1397 - (A) SHARPS MODEL 1855 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH MAYNARD TAPE PRIMING SYSTEM. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1855 Serial No. 17321 Caliber/Bore: .52 Rifled Barrel Length: 21 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Easily distinguishable from the Navy for its lack of screwed-in leather cover, the Army Type lacks both the screws and screw holes that were used in attaching the covering. This example is sans saddle ring. It is estimated that approximately 500 were made, 200 of which were ordered by the Army in 1865, making it one of the rarer Civil War carbines. Features round barrel, dovetailed front sight, adjustable long range rear sight, brass buttplate, rear butt sling swivel. Left side of barrel is stamped “SHARPS PATENT 1859”. Right side is stamped “SHARPS & HANKINS PHILADELPHIA”. CONDITION: Barrel is a pleasing blue-brown homogeneous patina. Frame and lever is a smooth grey-brown patina. Walnut buttstock is excellent with no cracks, just some minor handling marks. Frame exhibits a couple of marred screws. Extremely clean, well defined and sharp bore. Although purchased by the US Army late in the war, the total production was so low that finding any example of this carbine would be a difficult task, and finding one this clean might take years before you see another such example. 3,500 - 5,500
Manufactured from 1856-1857, total quantity under 800. Features brass buttplate, patchbox, and single barrel band. 1855s were originally finished with blued barrel with case colored frame, breech block, lock, lever, trigger plate, and lever latch, walnut two-piece stocks. Has Lawrence type ladder rear sight and blade front sight. No markings on lock. No markings on tang. No markings on left side of frame, no markings on barrel. Small “JH” stamp on left side of barrel. No number on underside of forearm. Underneath buttplate is stamped either 89 or 68. Has sling bar and ring. Fitted with the Edward Maynard Atentee 1845 automatic primer system, numbered 396 with a 7 stamped in the well. Barrel has matching serial number to tang. There is no evidence that any markings were ground off or removed and we have never seen a Sharps carbine in any condition with a complete deficit of stamps. There are several inspectors for using “JH” stamps but none are listed as having any inspections on Sharps carbines. “JH” would indicate military markings but with no other markings or stock cartouche and rifle in good condition, there is no verifiable reason for this carbine to exist. Experimental? Test trial? There is no doubt to it being old, original, or an 1855 style US carbine. The only other option for this rifle is being a “lunchbox special” and taken home by an employee before being finished. CONDITION: All metal is a soft gunmetal grey, no case colors, no blue, and almost appears as though it were finished in the blue. 3,000 - 4,000
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1398 - (A) SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARTRIDGE CONVERSION. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: Metallic Serial No. C120 Caliber/Bore: .50-70 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique
1399 - (A) SHARPS 1863 NEW MODEL PERCUSSION CARBINE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1863 Serial No. C23630 Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique
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The series of Sharps, the 1859 and 1863 Sharps carbines, were the most widely used saddle ring carbines by the Union during the Civil War. After the war, they were converted by the factory to take metallic cased cartridges, and were then reissued to the United States Cavalry out West to be supplied for the Indian Wars. This early serial number carbine most likely saw use in the Civil War and then again out West. They were used in just about every battle fought in the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Features a full round barrel, single barrel band, German nickel front sight, Lawrence stamped folding ladder rear sight, walnut stocks, saddle ring and bar. Barrel is stamped “NEW MODEL 1863”. Typical Sharps stampings on both sides of frame. Left side of stock has Indian Wars inspector stamp, “DFC”, for David Clark. CONDITION: It is obvious this carbine saw little use after conversion. Retains 95% arsenal blue on barrel. Blue-grey patina on band. 20% case colors on frame with balance simply darkening. Hammer has darkened. Wood is excellent, cartouche is sharp. Fine action. Near mint three groove barrel. 3,500 - 4,500
Approximately 20,000 manufactured. There is no need to go into the history and battles that the Sharps carbine participated in as it would virtually every action from the time of manufacture from war’s end. It was the most in demand and most reliable of all Civil War carbines. Features full round barrel stamped “Sharps Rifle / Manufg Co / Hartford Conn” and inspector mark EAW for Elijah A. Williams. Breech stamped “New Model 1863”. Rear sight has R.S. Lawrence 1859 stamp. Right side of frame has the R.S. Lawrence 1859 stamp as well as “C. Sharps’ Pat / October 15th, 1853”. Left side of frame stamped “C. Sharps Pat / September 12th, 1848”. Single barrel band, saddle ring and stud. Percussion action. Walnut stocks with carbine steel buttplate. There are two inspector stamps on left side of stock in rectangles. First is FAR for Francis A. Roe, second is SW for Sam Williams. CONDITION: This carbine saw use but was well cared for. Barrel is a homogeneous of blue-brown patina. Legends are sharp. Case colors have nippled out to a soft grey-brown with some freckling, as has lever, lever tang, and buttplate. Wood is excellent with sharp cartouches. There is a bit of black powder pitting on breech block which has had some wiped on finish added. Bore is mirror bright with sharp lands and grooves. A nice midwar percussion all-original Sharps carbine. 4,500 - 6,500
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1400 - (A) HIGH CONDITION SMITH CIVIL WAR ERA CARBINE. Manufacturer: Smith Model: Carbine Serial No. 8086 / 9808. Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled Barrel Length: 21 - 5/8” Made by American Machine Works in Springfield Massachusetts from 1861-1865. One of the top produced and used weapons of the Civil War. Features octagon to round blued barrel, dovetail front sight with German nickel blade, folding military ladder sight, break open percussion action, fire blued barrel lock on top, saddle ring and stud, single barrel band, walnut stocks, and carbine butt. Left side of stock has two brilliant and near mint cartouche stamps. One closest to frame is “LFR” for Lafayette F. Rogers. Accompanying Rogers stamp is “JH” in an oval for Joseph Hannis. Both men were noted inspectors of the Smith carbine. Given to the large numbere of Smith carbines manufactured they saw extended service through the war and participated in many battles and skirmishes. There is another “LFR” on left side of barrel. Left side of frame stamped “(Address) / Poultney & Trimble / Baltimore USA / Smith’s Patent”. First deliveries were in January of 1862, early in the war. These carbines were carried by the 10th Cavalry during the Second Battle of Bull Run. Union cavalry arrived at Antietam on the 15th of September, many carrying the Smith Carbine. First Massachusetts Company G were on hand in early October of 1862 for J.E.B. Stewart’s famous ride around McClellan. In September of 1863, during the Chickamauga Campaign, both the 2nd and 4th Indiana took part wielding Smith carbines. They were also involved in the chase of General Joe Wheeler and the Battle of Gettysburg, where two cavalry regiments were armed with Smith Carbines, 10th New York and 1st West Virginia. The 10th had 93 carbines while the 1st had 81. Countless more battles involved the Smith carbine till war’s end. CONDITION: It is quite obvious from condition that this particular weapon was not present at Gettysburg as it retains 98% blue on barrel with some patina showing through. 95% nitre blue on barrel latch. 40% case colors on left side of frame. 85% case colors on right side of frame and hammer. 90% brilliant nitre blue on trigger guard and lower tang. Even the screws have generous amounts of nitre blue. Stocks are near mint with a couple of minor impressions. Buttplate is basically patina. Mirror bore. An outstanding carbine in all respects and one of the most recognizable Civil War weapons. 5,000 - 6,500
1401 - (A) PROTOTYPE SMITH .56 SPENCER CARBINE. Manufacturer: Smith Model: Carbine Caliber/Bore: .56 Spencer Barrel Length: 21 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique
This was a purposely made prototype using surplus Smith carbine parts, but newly made purposefully produced frame made without a tumbler and no factory markings anywhere on gun. It is merely stamped “PD30” on left side of barrel and “PD” on bottom of frame. We assume the “PD” stands for “Product Development”. The U.S. government as well as a lot of manufacturers began experiments at the end of the Civil War with using existing tooling to manufacture the wave of the future cartridge rifle. This is one of those guns and is mostly likely one of a kind. The Smith carbine was made by the American Machine Works and Massachusetts Arms Co., patented by Gilbert Smith, and manufactured 1861 to 1865 as a .50 caliber percussion breech loader single shot. They were one of the top producers of firearms during the Civil War and it is only natural the government and/or the company was looking for a way to modernize the existing carbines and tooling to fire a cartridge self-enclosed case. Features half octagon to round barrel, military carbine rear sight, German nickel post front sight, walnut stocks, blued barrel, case colored frame, and carbine butt. There are no military inspector stamps or agent stamps. CONDITION: Barrel is a blue-brown patina with overall age freckled appearance. 30% original case colors on frame with dark age freckles. Wood is excellent with just a few scars. Bore exhibits strong rifling. Probably a one of a kind find. 3,500 - 5,500
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1402 - (A) SPENCER MODEL 1860 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Spencer Model: 1860 Serial No. 57716 Caliber/Bore: .56-56 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique
1403 - (A) SPRINGFIELD 1842 MUSKET WITH BAYONET (1844). Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1844 Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 42” FFL Status: Antique
1404 - (A) STARR CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Manufacturer: Starr Model: Carbine Serial No. 12067 Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion Barrel Length: 21” FFL Status: Antique
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Manufactured 1863 to 1865. This is an original unaltered model with six groove rifling. Features round barrel, post front sight, ladder rear sight with spring, single band, saddle bar and ring, sling swivel on back of butt, side hammer. Frame is stamped “SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE CO BOSTON MASS PATD MARCH 6 1860”. One of the most famous and widely used carbines of the Civil War, and the only one known to be tested by Abraham Lincoln for his approval. This is the standard Civil War Spencer that saw action in just about every battle during the conflict. Two inspector stamps can be seen on the left side of the stock, only one of which is readable: “DAP” for Dwight A. Perkins. Side of the barrel has inspector stamp “S”. CONDITION: Stamp on top of frame is getting light. Metal is basically patina. Wood is very good to excellent. Strong, well defined bore. Good action. It has obviously seen action and falls into the serial number range of the Spencers that saw constant action from 1863 to 1865. A true, real, all original Civil War used Model 1860 Spencer repeating saddle ring carbine in very good condition for a battle used weapon, not a post-war surplus. 3,500 - 5,500
The 1842 percussion musket was the first percussion ignition system weapon adopted by national armies. It is also the last smoothbore armies made at both Springfield and Harper’s Ferry. Between 1856-1859 14,182 were rifled. This example is unaltered. Beginning in 1844, the year this musket was manufactured, the War Department armed the U.S. Second Regiment of Dragoons with this rifle. Features two barrel bands on fore end. U.S stamped buttplate. Left side of barrel has the VP Eagle proof. Top of the tang is dated 1845. Lock is stamped with eagle and US Springfield 1844. Has sling swivels mounted to middle band and trigger guard. CONDITION: All metal, with the exception of lock, hammer, and buttplate, are dull gunmetal grey toning brown with age freckling. Walnut stock is excellent with usual dings. Has a 1/2” stress crack at right side of wrist. Has the visible but illegible oval cartouche on left side. Has a fine action and very good fairly clean bore. A very nice, clean, untouched example of an 1842 US Springfield musket. Comes with a US stamped bayonet. 1,200 - 1,800
Features round barrel, dovetail front sight, single blade rear sight, brass barrel band and buttplate, saddle ring and stud. Left side of barrel stamped “HGS” Henry G. Shaw, known inspector of Starrs. Rear tang is stamped “STARRS PATENT SEP 1”. Back action is stamped “STARR ARMS C YONKERS NY”. Brass barrel has stamped “U”. “B” stamped on rear sight. Starr Arms was started by Ebenezer Starr, son of Nathan Starr, famed Revolutionary War rifle and sword maker. Starr is mainly remembered for two reasons: when in the fall of 1863 it was issued to Northern Virginia Cavalry and in an early skirmish, only four of their 17 rifles fired; and in the hands of the 2nd New York Cavalry that was formed in 1863, partly armed with Starr carbines, and fought under General Burnside, along with the 9th Army. CONDITION: Base of frame and lever are basically brown patina. Flashes of blue on lower tang. Wood is excellent with usual dings and proud to metal. Superb bore. The Starr had two main attributes, one of which being all the misfires, but it has become infamous in conjunction of the Massacre at Sand Creek, November 29th, 1864 under the command of Colonel Chivington, where, armed with Starr carbines, they advanced on Chief Black Kettle, who was under the white flag of truce and American flag, attacking and murdering over 200 Indians, most of which were women and children. One of the worst Indian massacres at the time. 4,500 - 6,500
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1405 - (A) TRIPLETT & SCOTT CIVIL WAR REPEATING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Triplett & Scott Model: Repeater Serial No. 2540 Caliber/Bore: .50 RF Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique
1406 - (A) WARNER 2ND CONTRACT CIVIL WAR CARBINE BUILT BY GREENE RIFLE WORKS. Manufacturer: Greene Model: Warner Carbine Serial No. 1503 Caliber/Bore: .50 Warner RF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique
Manufactured 1864 to 1865; 3,000 of which had 30” barrels. Manufactured by Meriden Manufacturing Co., Connecticut. The majority were issued to the state of Kentucky Home Guard to protect Sherman’s supply lines. The inventor of this rifle was Charles Parker of Parker Shotgun fame. The rifles are stamped “KENTUCKY” on left side of the swivel breech. Left side of frame is stamped “MERIDEN MANUFG CO. MIDDLEDON, CONN”. Upper tang is stamped “TRIPLETT & SCOTT PATD DECEMBER 6 1864”. Features round barrel, dovetail front sight, folding ladder rear sight, walnut forend, single band, walnut buttstock, sling swivels. CONDITION: Barrel is a dull blue patina. Swivel breech is a smooth blue-brown patina. Frame retains 30% case colors on left side, 10% on top and 10% on right. Has the usual crack in wrist that almost all of these had, which was a design flaw. Near mint, strong rifle bore. The supply line Home Guard history is about the only documented use during the Civil War. 3,000 - 5,000
These were made for James Warner for his 2nd contract of 2,500 rifles delivered between February and March of 1865. The 1st Wisconsin reported 361 Warner carbines available on March 3rd, 1865, which would have included both First and Second Types; and were with the troops on April 16th, 1865 when they attacked Fort Tyler at West Point, Georgia. In addition, a quantity of Warner carbines were issued to the 1st Colorado Volunteer Mounted Militia to be used in the frequent Indian attacks, who had been destroying miles of telegraph lines and attacking stagecoach stations and ranges. Again, these carbines were delivered in February or March 1865 and it is unknown how many made it into action. Consists of round barrel, single band, all brass frame, brass buttplate, saddle ring bar and ring, dovetail front sight, folding military rear sight, walnut stock. Left side of frame is stamped “GREENE RIFLE WORKS WORCESTER MASS PATD 1864”. Manual extractor with lever on bottom. Has a military inspector “H” on buttplate. CONDITION: Barrel and band are dark chocolate patina. Mellow brass in excellent shape with a few handling marks. Generous nitre blue on frame screws and trigger. Traces of case colors on hammer. Walnut stocks are excellent with one small 3/4” crack repair on top right wrist. Strong, near mint rifled bore and fine action. Very hard to find carbine in fine condition. Although it is known that a number of these were still in use after the war, and this one definitely saw use. 4,000 - 6,000
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1407 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE MODEL 1875 LEE VERTICAL ACTION SINGLE SHOT MILITARY RIFLE Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1875 Verticle Lee Serial No. 125 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government Barrel Length: 32 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique Another invention from the fertile mind of James Paris Lee, this rifle was produced at Springfield Armory in about 1875. Congress had appropriated $10,000 for the development of this rifle but after only 143 were produced the funds ran out and the project was never refunded. With that limited production it makes this one of the most rare of all military rifles. Rifle is described as having a 32-5/8” barrel with barleycorn front sight/bayonet lug for socket bayonet and a Trapdoor Springfield 1,200 yard ladder rifle rear sight. Mounted in a full length, one piece, uncheckered walnut stock with two bands and blued steel nose cap. Upper band has both stacking and sling loops with corresponding sling loop in front of the trigger guard. Bottom of forestock is slotted for a partially concealed trapdoor-style slotted head ramrod. Left side of the wrist has the “ESA” (Erskine S. Allin) cartouche and bottom of the stock has the circle “P” stock inspector cartouche. Top tang is stamped “U.S.” and patent date. Action is most unusual with Martini-style breech block that is opened by striking the rear face of the hammer spur with the heel of one’s hand which causes the front of the breech block to lower and if sufficient force is exerted the empty cartridge casing will be ejected. At that point the breech block is locked open and is allowed to close only when a cartridge is loaded into the chamber and the rim of the casing depresses the extractor. The hammer is then cocked and fired in the normal manner. Very few of these rare rifles have survived today and are found only in the most advanced Springfield Collections or museums. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel retains 92-93% strong original blue showing wear only around the muzzle from bayonet installation and a storage rub that has turned chocolate 10” from muzzle; receiver and top tang retain about 95% original blue with losses at high points from light period use. Breech block and hammer retain virtually all of the arsenal finish with about a 10% loss at high points. Stock is superb with most all arsenal finish remaining. Vivid, crisp cartouche as well as circle “P” inspection to rear of trigger guard. Serial number 125 is observed on trigger group, hammer, sear and left side of upper tang. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. This is one of the finest examples we have observed. 6,000 - 8,500
1408 - (A) SMITH SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE. Manufacturer: American Machine Works Model: Carbine Serial No. 8474 Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled Barrel Length: 21 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique
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One of the most popular single shot carbines of the Civil War and made by American Machine Works between 1861-1865. Features iron mountings with standard blue finish, case colored breech with walnut stocks, and a sling bar and ring mounted on left side of breech. Especially popular with Union cavalry regiments. Features a part octagon blue barrel, dovetail front sight with German nickel blade, military type folding ladder rear, fire blued barrel catch, barrel release within trigger guard. Left side has cartouche for military inspector JH for Joseph Hannis, chief inspector for the Smith carbines. Matching numbers on frame. Barrel release is brass. Single side hammer. CONDITION: Barrel is a smooth, homogeneous soft brown with touches of blue showing through with some age patches and dents on right side. Barrel catch retains approximately 75% of the bright nitre blue. Frame retains traces of case colors which is basically dull grey with some patches of dark brown patina, especially on rear receiver ring. Deep dark brown patina on trigger guard and lower tang. Screw heads retain a generous amount of blue finish. Stocks are very good with sharp cartouche, expertly repaired hairline crack on left wrist. Initials of former owner carved on right side of stock. Mirror bore and fine action. Far above average. 1,200 - 1,800
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1409 - (A) BALLARD CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT RIFLE BY JOHN OBERLIES. Manufacturer: Ballard Model: Custom Serial No. 36325 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique
1410 - (A) BALLARD CUSTOM FALLING BLOCK RIFLE BY JOHN OBERLIES. Manufacturer: Ballard Model: Falling Block Serial No. 9231 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique
John Oberlies was a famed gun maker from Dayton, Ohio prior to World War II and is world renowned for his custom work. The basis for the rifle was a J.M. Marlin Ballard falling block action that has been beautifully engraved in Marlin pattern floral engraving. The extra heavy round barrel is factory set with two scope blocks and ramp front sight. Barrel is signed “JOHN OBERLIES DAYTON O”. Oberlies style custom tang sight, not signed. Hammer and trigger are custom stippled. Block is jeweled. Bottom of lever is stippled. Beautiful custom walnut forend features wrap-around hand checkering, ebony insert, and Oberlies signature arrowhead set in bottom rear of forend. Custom walnut stock features drastic rollover cheek piece, hand checkered pistol grip, and black ebony insert. Finely knurled steel buttplate signed “JOHN OBERLIES DAYTON O”. Bottom of stock has ID plaque that reads “J. Oberilies 1955 Dayton O”. Stock is oil finished with lovely grain. CONDITION: Gun retains nearly all of its custom finish. Near mint bore. Fantastic Oberlies post-war custom single shot target rifle. 3,500 - 5,500
John Oberlies was a famed gun maker from Dayton, Ohio prior to World War II and is world renowned for his custom work. The basis for the rifle was a J.M. Marlin Ballard falling block action that has been beautifully engraved in scroll and floral, with running deer panel scene on left side and buffalo on right side. These are both standard traditional Marlin engraving patterns; buffalo can be seen on pages 205, 221 and 223 and deer is similar to several patterns in the Marlin-Ballard book. The extra heavy round barrel is factory set with two scope blocks and ramp front sight. Barrel is signed “JOHN OBERLIES DAYTON O”. The custom tang sight is stamped “J OBERLIES”. Hammer and trigger are custom stippled. Block is jeweled. Bottom of lever is stippled. Beautiful custom walnut forend features wrap-around hand checkering, ebony insert, and Oberlies signature arrowhead set in bottom rear of forend. Custom walnut stock features drastic rollover cheek piece, hand checkered pistol grip, and black ebony insert. Finely knurled steel buttplate signed “JOHN OBERLIES DAYTON O”. Bottom of stock has ID plaque that reads “J. Oberilies 1954 Dayton O”. Stock is oil finished with lovely grain. CONDITION: Gun retains nearly all of its custom finish. Near mint bore. Fantastic Oberlies post-war custom single shot target rifle. 3,500 - 5,500
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1411 - (A) SCOPED BALLARD CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Ballard Model: Custom Serial No. 28081 Caliber/Bore: .28-30 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique
Case colored Ballard action with double set triggers and a lever normally found on a Model 6. The buttstock is typical of those found on Ballard rifles and modified by Berg of Davenport, Iowa with his wedding band just behind the action and large cast up swept buttplate. The buttstock is checkered. Forearm is missing. The barrel is by A.W. Peterson of Denver. Caliber is believed, but not verified, to be .28-30. Cast before use to confirm. Barrel is full round 30” number 4 weight. Scope is a Winchester A5 with a Litschert attachment. CONDITION: Traces of case color on the action, rest turning to silver. There is a crack in the stock wood behind the action and several areas of grain separation from the stock drying out. Barrel has traces of blue, most of it polished off. Good action, excellent bore. It would not take much work to finish this rifle and turn it into a classic example of an American Schutzen rifle, and Peterson barrels were known to be excellent in their accuracy. TR 1,500 - 2,500
1412 - (A) BALLARD MODEL 6 - 1/2 RIGBY WITH ENGRAVING SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Ballard Rigby Model: Single Shot Serial No. 7385 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique
Model 6 - 1/2 Rigby with stag on left and bear on right and unusual square panels with the rest of the action in well done scroll. Case colored action. Single trigger. Serial number stamped on bottom of the action. Replaced buttstock in the original style with cheeckpiece and checkered pistol grip. Made of very fancy wood. Original Swiss buttplate of brass, nickel plated. Forearm replaced with matching wood to buttstock, also checkered. 30” barrel of number 3 weight with Rigby flats. The end of the barrel has a band of engraving. Fitted with a globe front sight and a Ballard-Vernier rear. Rear sight base has either been shortened or inletted into the metal. CONDITION: Overall condition is very good. No case color remains on the action, no visible pits or corrosion. Traces of nickel remaining on buttplate. Finish on wood has very, very, few minor handling marks. Barrel blue is thinning. Good action with an excellent bore. Very presentable as restored. TR 2,250 - 3,500
1413 - (A) BURNSIDE SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Burnside Model: Single Shot Serial No. 22767 Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique The Burnside carbine was one of the most popular of all Civil War carbines and saw action in just about every battle of the Civil War, but like many of the companies contracted to manufacture arms during the war, the secession of hostilities left the United States Government with a huge surplus of weapons at the end of 1865. Moving forward to hostilities in the West, the Government chose to alter numerous Springfields and Sharps rifles before officially adopting the US Springfield Model 1873. This left companies like Burnside and numerous others fully equipped to manufacture weapons but no more government orders. Many simply disappeared from the landscape, while others, like Burnside, tried to switch over to the manufacture of sporting rifles. This is one of those examples, taking the basic Burnside action and fitting it with a sporting barrel and stock. They made the attempt to market these rifles to stave off what was to be the inevitable failure of the company. It is obvious today that it was ineffective. There is no known actual total of Burnside post-Civil War sporting rifles and given how few examples exist today, production never really took off, leaving us few examples which are now avidly sought by collectors of single shot sporting rifles. The octagon barrel is unmarked. The sporting forearm features a decorative pewter tip. The action was line any other 5th Model Burnside. Walnut stock profile is standard and was finished in a more commercial varnish finish. Frames were case colored. Small parts, screws and upper tang were finished in high polish nitre blue. Features globe front sight and sporting ladder rear sight, high polished blue bolt. CONDITION: It is obvious this rifle saw very little use as it remains in excellent all original condition with a mirror, like new bore. Retains 95% original factory blue on barrel. Frame retains approximately 40-50% case colors, some bright, balance patina with some light age freckling. Trigger guard has flashes of blue mixed with patina. Most of the screw heads are square with generous amounts of nitre blue. Stocks are proud to metal, highly finished with nice grain. If you collect single shot sporting rifles, you will find this example extremely difficult to add to your collection and would be hard-pressed to find another in such lovely factory original condition. 3,500 - 4,500 300
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1414 - (A) RARE DREYSE BORDER GUARD NEEDLE FIRE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Dreyse Model: Border Guard Caliber/Bore: 61 Neddle fire Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
1415 - (A) SCARCE ITALIAN CARCANO 1844/67 NEEDLE FIRE CARBINE. Manufacturer: Italian Model: 1844/67 Carcano Needle Fire Caliber/Bore: .69 Needle Fire Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
Invented by gunsmith Johann Von Dryse the needle fire rifle was adopted in 1841 and used primarily until 1873. The revolutionary needle fire was the first bolt action self contained cartridge rifle adopted by a major military power. Prussia (Germany) adopted a number of different variations throughout its history. This variation being offered is the German Border Guard short rifle and is chambered for the standard .61 caliber self contained paper cartridge. 24 inch round barrel with octagon chamber, integral tapered blade front sight with two position folding leaf rear sight. 43 inches overall length with sabre bayonet lug attachment, sling swivels, and single barrel retaining band. Hexagonal receiver is marked F.V. Dryse Sonmerda and is serial numbered 13796 upon right side of chamber with a “W” inspectors marking. One piece wood stock with military smooth steel butt plate with wiping rod beneath barrel and single-shot bolt action operation. CONDITION: Fine as all metal has attained an even dove grey patina. Stock is slightly undersized from age shrinkage. Bore is good with strong rifling with slight darkness in grooves from earlier corrosion. Needle firing pin is not present or is stuck in rearward position (common issue on these rare rifles). Matching numbers found on receiver and bolt no other numbers observed. 2,250 - 2,750
Very rare and unusual Italian Model 1844/67 Needle-Fire carbine with 24 inch rifled barrel with sabre bayonet lug attachment. The unique Doersch-Baumgarten system allowed the Italians to economically convert their existing muzzle loaders to the new self contained paper needle fire cartridges. These unique conversions have a decoking mechanism designed into the bolt and bolt lock system as well. These carbines were utilized by Border Guards while the longer variations were issued to Infantry. One piece walnut stock with brass retaining bands and trigger guard. Smooth steel butt plate. A shadow of the arsenal cartouche is evident on the right side of the butt stock but is not legible. A rack number (S 847) is stamped into the butt as well. The barrel, action, and small components have a tinned or nickel finish that appears to be period to the gun. CONDITION: Good as found. The bore is very good with strong rifling. The action is somewhat sticky and is believed to need a detail cleaning. The stock is full sized but is dry and needs a good oiling. The tinned finish is very good with over 90% remaining with losses at high points and edges. The brass has turned a mellow mustard coloring. The wiping rod is very fine and is believed to be a possible contemporary replacement. A very rare and uncommon needle fire rifle that very few collectors have ever seen outside of books. 1,500 - 2,000
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1416 - (A) VERY RARE ARMSTRONG & TAYLOR SWIVEL BREECH SINGLE SHOT CIVIL WAR PERIOD CARBINE. Manufacturer: M Greenwood Model: Swivel Breech Caliber/Bore: .41 RF Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique
Armstrong & Taylor of Augusta, Kentucky, was a partnership of James W. Armstrong and John Taylor, co-patentees of a firearm protected by US Patent 37025 of November 1862. One gun was submitted to the US Army trials of 1865, although rejected by the government. The barrel rotated on a longitudinal pin to expose the chamber; a cam track cut in the barrel pin operated the extractor automatically as the breech was opened. This particular gun is marked on the left side of the barrel “ARMSTRONG & TAYLOR/ PATENT NOV 25 1862”. The right side of the barrel is marked “M. GREENWOOD MANUF/ CINCINNATI, O”. Miles Greenwood of the Eagle Iron Works is best known for performing alterations on Model 1842 smoothbore muskets to rifled-muskets as well as conversions from flintlock to percussion for the state of Ohio during the Civil War. M. Greenwood and the Eagle Iron Works were also known to make cannon. This very rare gun is not even mentioned in “Flayderman’s Guide To Antique American Firearms and Their Values”. 26 - 1/4 inch barrel that swivels to the right for loading. Wood stock. Ladder rear sight. .41 Rimfire caliber. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing patina overall. Markings are clear. Fine mechanical function. Stock is very good with light scratches and handling marks. There is a 1 - 1/2 inch old crack in the left side of the stock where it meets the receiver. Bore is fine with strong rifling and light areas of pitting. Missing the front sight blade. 4,000 - 5,000
1417 - (A) MAYNARD 1873 IMPROVED TARGET RIFLE NO. 16 SINGLE SHOT BREECH LOADING RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARREL. Manufacturer: Maynard Model: Single Shot 1873 Serial No. 25602 Caliber/Bore: .40-60 Maynard and .25 Barrel Length: 28” and 26” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 13 - 3/8”
28” one third octagon barrel in .40-60 fitted with standing leaf rear sight and windage adjustable globe front, along with a 26” barrel in .25 with 4” octagonal breech section, also sighted with standing rear and windage adjustable front, blued, and unmarked except for serial numbers. Case hardened action with tall central hammer and fitted with Hadley patent rimfire device is marked with patent dates and “1873” on left side, and Massachusetts Arms information on right. A Maynard patented tang sight is installed. Fine stump figured American walnut checkered pistol grip buttstock measures 13 - 3/8” over nickel plated Swiss buttplate. Matching checkered forends are on each barrel set. .40 caliber barrel weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Fine. .40 caliber barrel retains 60-70% original blue, .25 caliber has 70-75%. Action retains 40-50% original case hardening color, faded and darkened. Stocks retain 80-90% original french polish finish, worn through on high points and at comb, checkering lightly worn. Buttplate retains perhaps half of its nickel plating. Bores are fine to very fine: .25 caliber bore has some pitting, .40 caliber bore is dark in grooves toward breech end (may clean). Mechanically fine. MGM 109. 6,500 - 7,500 302
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1418 - (A) REMINGTON WALKER HEPBURN SINGLE SHOT SCHUETZEN RIFLE SERIAL NUMBER 3. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Hepburn Schuetzen Serial No. 3 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 WCF Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique More correctly known as a Remington Schuetzen, this is one of the rarest American single shot rifles with just over 20 believed to be made just after 1900. The special underlever action is fitted with a special lever characteristic of this model. It is fitted with special factory Walker double set triggers. Engraved “Remington Schuetzen” on left side of action. Tang marked “NoW3”. Buttstock is European walnut of extraordinary figure and possibly an old refinish. Barrel marked Remington Arms Company, Ilion, New York. Forearm is nicely checkered with an ebony insert at the tip. At one time a palm rest was fitted and later removed. The wood was repaired and is barely detectable. Barrel is 32” long, half octagon, number 4 weight, chambered for the .38-55 cartridge. It has unusual rifling with ten lands and grooves. Rear sight is a correct Remington Walker sight with windage in the base and globe front. It came out of the famous Jack Appel collection, with Appel writing to James Grant saying “I finally got the pretty one” when he finally acquired the rifle. Additionally, the rifle was included in the Remington display entitled “It Never Failed Me” at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in 1996 and two award winning NRA displays in 2003 and 2008. Accompanying this rifle is paperwork including display cards used for educational purposes, a copy of an article from 1904 regarding the first Remington schutzens, and a letter from consignor tracing provenance back to Everett Marriner to Pete Harvey to Jack Appel to Richard Binger. CONDITION: Overall condition is fine with some scattered handling marks. Barrel has oxidation. Virtually none of the case colors on the action remain. Good action, excellent bore. A very presentable example of one of the rarest American single shot rifles, shown on page 274 and 275 of “Remington Hepburn” by Tom Rowe. TR 20,000 - 30,000
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1419 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER REMINGTON HEPBURN SPECIAL MILITARY CREEDMOR “ANY RIFLE”. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Special Military Creedmoor Serial No. 3316 Caliber/Bore: .44-75-520 E. Remington Barrel Length: 34 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Designed by Louis Lobdell Hepburn for E. Remington & Sons as a new updated and refined single shot rifle to replace the antiquated Rolling Block. The Hepburn pattern rifles were quickly accepted by sportsmen and target shooters both foreign and domestic. Many elaborate and highly refined target variations of the Hepburn rifle were produced with the options list too long to mention. However one of the rarest and least known and observed variations is the Military Creedmoor model. Also known as the “Any Rifle” as it qualified for the English shooting matches with the simple addition of target sights. This rare deluxe variation is fully published in the unrivaled treatise “Remington’s No. 3 Hepburn” by single shot expert and author Tom Rowe. Listed on pages 192 & 193, this rifle is identified as being totally unique and possibly one of a kind. Serial number 3316 has a 34 - 1/2 inch round 3-4 weight barrel with full nickel finish. Fully adjustable front target sight with 5 1/2 inch tall long range tang sight. Checkered full length military pattern stocks are artistically checkered at wrist and in a very unique pattern on forearm. Slide adjustable military pattern rear sight it fitted just forward of chamber. This rifle has further been identified as being believed to be the example pictured in the Norm Flayderman’s guide as well as being previously attributed to the Remington Arms museum. CONDITION: Very fine with the rifles nickel finish having attained a wonderful aged coloring and showing no sign or indication of every being polished or buffed. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The two piece American walnut stocks are extremely fine with several minor impressions and minor scratches and a very minor 4mm wood chip missing at left top of tang. The checkering is sharp and fine. The stocks still retain most all of the factory varnish finish with only very minor high point and edge wear being evident. Truly one of the rarest examples of American single shot target rifle we have had the privilege to offer. 20,000 - 30,000
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1420 - (A) PRIME CASED REMINGTON NUMBER 1 TARGET RIFLE TO FAMED CIVIL WAR GENERAL AND STATESMAN ANSON B. MCCOOK OF THE FIGHTING MCCOOKS OF OHIO. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Number 1 Rolling Block Serial No. E91105 Caliber/Bore: .50-70 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique Chambered for the .50-70 Gov’t cartridge with a heavy #4 weight 32 inch octagon barrel with Beach folding target front sight and Remington folding ladder sight mounted on rear of barrel. Two piece American select walnut stocks with crescent butt plate and steel forend cap. With rare factory single set target trigger. Rifle is cased in Remington partitioned case with presentation plaque inscribed “A.G McCook FROM BROTHER, SISTER AND COUSIN HARTFORD CONN. CHRISTMAS A.D. 1871”. Case includes cartridges, bullets, bullet mold, priming device, and numerous other loading items and cleaning equipment. Serial number E91105 is found on both upper and lower tangs below the wood line. The assembly number 317 is found on underside of barrel, rear of forearm and foreword portion of stock mortise. Anson McCook was a prominent attorney in Steubenville Ohio at the outbreak of the Civil War. He raised a militia unit and was elected Captain. He fought in many campaigns starting with Bull Run and was promoted to Colonel and later Brevetted to General. He commanded troops in the Southern and Western fields of battle and was recognized for his gallantry. The McCook family of Ohio is known s the “FIGHTING McCOOKS” with a believed 17 members of said family fighting for the Union during the conflict. Anson McCook then moved to New York and was elected to the United States senate where he served from 1883 until 1893 becoming Secretary of the U.S. Senate. This wonderful rifle is accompanied by a brief history of the family as well as copies of the General’s promotions. CONDITION: Very fine with the rifle retaining over 85% of the thinning blue finish on the barrel with balance turning plumb. The bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp rifling. The two piece walnut stocks are very fine with most all factory varnish remaining with no cracks or material loss. Several light bruises and minor scratches are evident from period use. The case colors have dulled to an untouched brown with visible colors on both sides. The action functions properly and locks up tight. The rare factory single set triggers function properly. The rear tang has been drilled a tang sight at some much earlier period and has a filler screw present filling the hole The case is very fine and is an untouched condition. The engraved name plaque is wonderfully patinaed and the interior has all the red wool lining in place although lightly faded and soiled from age. A unique piece of Ohio Military history. 15,000 - 20,000
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1421 - (A) CASED REMINGTON HEPBURN MIDRANGE CREEDMOOR B GRADE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Hepburn Serial No. 1543 Caliber/Bore: .40-70 Sharp Straight (40-2.5) Barrel Length: 28 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique The Remington action shows almost all of the brilliant case color under factory varnish and has now turned brownish. Remington Hepburn (mid-range) Creedmoors are very rare with just a handful reported. This example is a deluxe model and has deluxe features. Action is fitted with a single trigger. Buttstock is finely checkered with a pistol grip and deluxe hard rubber buttplate. The forearm is also finely checkered with an endcap featuring the deluxe hard rubber tip. 30” barrel, part octagon, is of number 4 weight and marked “E. Remington and Sons, Illion, New York” on top and 40-2.5 under forearm. Front sight is a Remington wind gauge with spirit level, rear sight is a Remington experimental with windage adjustable in the base. The rifle is in a period case and may be original. In the case is a hickory cleaning rod, Ideal bullet sizer, and an original .40 caliber Remington bullet mold, both tools in nearly new condition. Also in the case is a breech seater in .40-70, an old screwdriver, a Remington straightline seater marked 40-2.5 with a base marked 40, a Remington .40 caliber decapping punch, a Remington capper marked 40 with gold paint on one end, and a number of loaded and unloaded original cartridges. CONDITION: Action shows almost all of its brilliant case color under the varnish. Buttstock retains almost all of its original finish with a handful of very minor dents, scratches, etc., from handling. Forearm has a few minor chips in front of the action. Good action, excellent bore. A complete outfit like this in it’s case is a tremendous rarity and almost never found. A wonderful outfit in almost unused condition. This rifle is shown on pages 140 and 141 of “Remington Hepburn” by Tom Rowe, complete with its case with initials from Philadelphia. TR 11,000 - 15,000
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1422 - (A) ONE OF A KIND REMINGTON HEPBURN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Hepburn Caliber/Bore: .44-77 Barrel Length: 34” FFL Status: Antique The consignor believes that this rifle was made for the 1874 International Match by Hepburn. Hepburn stated that the rifle he was “was completely made by my own hands.” This may also be a transition from the Remington Rolling Block to the Remington Hepburn, which had a falling block action. This is a one-of-a-kind as no other examples are known. The action is nickel plated. Buttstock is checkered with a pistol grip, shotgun butt, and a small ebony insert at the pistol grip. Forearm is checkered with an ebony insert at the end. Barrel is 34” long and unmarked, but chambered for the .44-77 cartridge (2 - 1/4”). Sights are Remington wind gauge front sight with spirit level and Remington long staff Creedmoor sight mounted at the heel. CONDITION: Action nickel plating has a majority of the nickel remaining and small specks coming loose. Buttstock has some handling marks and crazing due to age. Forearm has some chips at bottom just in front of the action. Bore is excellent, action is fine. A one of a kind rifle that should be a centerpiece of a collection of Remington single shot target rifles. It is shown on pages 8 and 9 of “Remington Hepburn” by Tom Rowe. TR 10,000 - 20,000
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1422A - (A) RARE REMINGTON COMBINATION PISTOL/ SHOTGUN WITH STOCK IN HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION, STILL IN ORIGINAL 24 GAUGE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Pistol Shotgun Combination Serial No. 97 Barrel Length: 12” FFL Status: Antique Weight: 4 lbs 15 oz with stock. Gauge: 24 ga Smoothbore
(Circa 1875) According to an article in “The Canadian Journal of Arms Collecting” Vol V No. 1, February 1967 (This article is included with the lot.), which describes one of these unusual pistols (serial number 30), the original order for these guns is subject to speculation. It is known that the highest serial number observed is 114. They were originally made in 24 gauge. This gun (number 97) is made on an early large action with markings of makers name, address, and 1864 and 1866 patent dates on lower left side of action, dating it to around 1875. It has all the attributes of gun number 30, as described, including the letters “REM” cast into the bronze grip frame. This gun is numbered in all places indicated, the same as number 30, including penciled in serial numbers on grips. This short walnut stock with matching serial number on bottom of brass attachment piece is also identical to the one described in the article. These guns were offered by Bannerman’s re-bored to 20 gauge, in 1923 and 1925 for $12.75 including stock. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal parts retain approximately 70% original blue, most loss on frame due to flaking. Area with makers name and address shows some cleaning. Stocks retain nearly all of their original varnish with numerous marks and dings. Bore is excellent. Mechanically fine. A rare piece of Remington history. MGM191. 4,000 - 6,000
1423 - (A) REMINGTON HEPBURN MATCH GRADE A SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Hepburn Serial No. 8052 Caliber/Bore: .25-20 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique
Case hardened action fitted with a very unusual sidelever which extends out, around, and under the trigger guard. From the quality of work, it appears as though it may be factory made as a prototype, although it is unclear. Action is also fitted with Remington double set triggers. Buttstock is of a pistol grip design, checkered. Buttplate, Swiss style, is nickel plated. The forearm is uncheckered with a metal forearm cap, nickel plated. The barrel under the forearm is marked 18550, .25-20, and 8052, which matches the serial number of the action. The 28” barrel, half octagon, is marked Remington Arms Company and is number 3 weight. The front sight is a Remington windage adjustable and the rear is a short staff Remington-Vernier style. A 24” unmarked scope is mounted on the gun. CONDITION: Some color remaining on action. Buttstock has scattered light handling marks except for one significant dent behind the pistol grip. A competent woodworker should be able to steam it out. Buttplate retains almost all of its nickel plating. Forearm has only the most minor handling marks with thinning nickel. Barrel has the majority of blue although thin at muzzle and on the sharp edges. Front sight has some patination on one side. Good action, excellent bore. Optics are good but may require cleaning. TR 2,750 - 4,000
1424 - (A) CUSTOM REMINGTON ENGRAVED ROLLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Number 1 Serial No. 9361 Caliber/Bore: .45 Government Barrel Length: 32 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique
This rifle was custom built and is referred to as a Gemmer style, which is basically a half stock sporting rifle with exposed cleaning rod and thimbles. The basis for this rifle is an original Remington Rolling Block large frame No. 1 that has been beautifully scroll engraved and case hardened. It sports a cast steel extra heavy octagon barrel in caliber .45-70. Features a globe front sight and a long tang sporting rear sight. In addition, it has an original period long range tang sight. The walnut forend is not checkered and features a pewter end cap, barrel retaining wedge and escutcheons. Walnut buttstock is beautifully checkered with extra grain wood, bull nose and case colored Remington buttplate. Engraving was done by a master engraver as evidenced by the quality of workmanship. CONDITION: The upper right area of forend at frame has a 1” hairline crack, otherwise wood is near new. Metal retains virtually all of the expertly reapplied finish. Original serial number was 9361. Strong, as new rifled bore. This is a beautiful, custom Remington rifle that should be as much fun to shoot as it is handsome. 2,000 - 3,000
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1425 - (A) N. CURRY SHIPPED MODIFIED SHARPS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: Sporting Rifle Serial No. C54352 Caliber/Bore: .44 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique This rifle has 30” octagon barrel with Hartford collar, German knife blade front sight, long tang full buckhorn sporting rear sight over original filled slot of the Lawrence sight. Beautiful hand oil finished custom walnut stock with incredible grain with Kentucky long rifle appearance. Right side rollover cheekpiece for left handed shooter. 2” nickel plated oval ID plaque. Rifle buttplate, forearm has been changed to a Hawkins style half stock appearance with pewter forearm tip and keyed escutcheon. Barrel is rebrowned in the early 1850s half stock style. Ramrod is retained by two thimbles. Frame markings on left hand side are light, other markings removed when customized. Double set triggers. Stock has the finish tie-dye lines as seen on Kentucky rifles. According to the Sharps Rifle Company letter, this was shipped as an octagon rifle later termed Model 1874, invoiced at the Hartford factory April 30th, 1872 to N. Curry & Brothers of San Francisco. Letter notes “Another rifle from the same order to Curry has appeared in the collector market similarly modified in the Pacific style.” Letter notes that this is the original barrel but was restocked. Also listed as a 30” full octagon barrel, double triggers, globe and peep sights (tang sight), and oil finished stocks. Current weight is over 13 pounds. CONDITION: Rifle is in excellent condition with barrel retaining nearly all of its expertly applied rebrown, frame, sideplate, hammer, and lever were similarly browned. Wood is in excellent to near mint condition with a few minor nicks. Action is similarly brown. Fine action with a sharp clean rifled bore with a few remains of very minor black powder abrasion. This is an extremely handsome heavy buffalo type rifle that was modified to the Pacific style and was a prize for both the original buyer and the next potential owner. 8,000 - 12,000
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1426 - (A) SHARP’S MODEL 1851 PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1851 Percussion Serial No. 1617 Caliber/Bore: .38 Percussion Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1852 to 1855. According to the “Sharps Rifle Book” by Sellers, page 43, a mere 193 sporting rifles were manufactured. Featured walnut stock with brass patchbox and buttplate, pewter forend tip, single trigger, single lead folding rear sight, dovetail front sight, lollipop style screw in tang sight cut-out in stock to accommodate folding, and the Edward Maynard priming system. Barrel is stamped “SHARPS RIFLE CO HARTFORD”. 1848 patent date on tang. CONDITION: All metal is a smooth grey-brown soft patina. Walnut stocks are excellent with usual storage marks and a hairline crack at right wrist. Overall rifle shows a fine homogeneous appearance with nice wood. Strong, well defined rifled bore with frosted grooves. If you have been looking for a nice example of this scarce rifle, this is far above average if you see one. 7,000 - 10,000
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1427 - (A) SHARPS BORCHARDT MID RANGE WITH PANELED ACTION SINGLE SHOT BREECHLOADING RIFLE WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: Single shot 1874 Serial No. 17081 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Standard configuration with 30” round barrel marked “Old Reliable” and “SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN.” on top. Barrel is fitted with standard ladder sight and newer spirit level windage adjustable globe front. Caliber marking “40 - 2 1/2” is on left side. Unmarked action with hard rubber side panels has standard lever and trigger, as well as vernier tang sight in integral mount. Nicely crotch figured American walnut hard rubber capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13 - 3/4” over original Sharps composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching schnabeled forend screws to barrel. Weight: 9 lbs 5 oz. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains traces of blue, is mostly gray to brown. Action is a mottled silver and gray. Stocks have old oil refinish with a considerable number of light marks and scratches. Checkering is somewhat worn. There are a number of cracks behind action, mostly on left side, with one or two on right. Re-rifled bore is excellent. Mechanically good. Gun is housed in an old English style green canvas full length case with leather trim, lined in burgundy cloth. Case is in fair condition, no interior partitions. Also included is a plastic box of 50 custom loaded cartridges by Colorado Custom Cartridge, loaded with 325 grain cast bullets at 1200 feet per second. Cartridges are as new. PROVENANCE: Original records indicate that this rifle was invoiced on May 20th, 1879 to Arthur S. Winchester, President of the Sharps Rifle Company. Original caliber and other specifications are confirmed. MGM 121. 6,000 - 7,000
1428 - (A) HIGH CONDITION SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1863 Serial No. C30139 Caliber/Bore: .52 Percussion Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique
A mere total of 6,150 of these rifles were manufactured right in the middle of the Civil War, between C30000 and C40000. They were spectacular, reliable rifles much in demand and most were well used. This example has survived in immaculate condition. Features round barrel, post front sight, Lawrence dated 1859 military rear sight, three barrel bands, sling swivels, nearly full length walnut forearm, walnut stock with patchbox. Barrel stamped “SHARPS RIFLE MFG CO HARTFORD CONN”. Breech of barrel stamped 1863. Right and left side of frame have the proper Sharps patent date markings. Original nipple. No visible cartouches on the left sides of the rifle. Military inspector stamp on left side of barrel “RSL” Richard S. Lawrence who inspected the 1863 Sharps Infantry rifles and also invented the rear sight used on this rifle. CONDITION: All legends are sharp. Barrel retains approximately 75-85% original factory blue finish with scattered spots of age freckling. Frame and hammer retains approximately 40% original case colors. Patchbox has 30% case colors. Many of the screws have original nitre blue present. Left side screw and rear tang screw have slight marring. Wood is excellent, proud to metal, never refinished with usual bumps and bruises. Sharp, well defined bore with light abrasion. Fine action. Well above average mid-war Sharps long rifle. 5,000 - 7,500
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1429 - (A) HIGH CONDITION SHARPS MODEL 1863 NEW MODEL SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1863 Serial No. C31658 Caliber/Bore: .52 Percussion Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique
Only approximately 6,150 were manufactured in the serial range 30000 to 40000. Adapted for the socket type bayonet. These rifles were government issued and were the finest shooting rifles on the Civil War battlefield. Featured blued barrel, case colored three brands, sling swivels, case colored patchbox, buttplate, frame, hammer and lever; high polish fire blue block, post front sight, Lawrence patented folding ladder rear sight, long military style walnut forend, walnut buttstock, single trigger, Maynard priming system. Barrel is stamped “SHARPS RIFLE MANUFG HARTFORD CONN”. Breech of barrel is stamped “NEW MODEL 1863”. Left side of frame has the Sharps 1848 patent date and “M” inspector stamp. Right side of frame has the Lawrence patent date 1859 and Sharps patent 1852. Screws are fire blued. Lower tang has “M” inspector stamp twice. Let side of barrel has inspector stamp “MNM” for Moses N. Marshall. Left side of stock has two cartouche stamps in box on wrist “MNM” and “TWR” for Thomas W. Russell, both are listed as inspectors for the 1863 Sharps. It is obvious this high condition rifle saw very little use. There is blue wear to the barrel forward of the sight cause by removal of the bayonet; you can see the lines where it locked in place. Otherwise barrel retains approximately 90% original factory blue. Razor sharp legends. Traces of color on barrel bands. 75% bright nitre blue on block. 80% or better original case colors on frame. Traces of case colors on lever. 50% case colors on hammer with military proof “P”. 50% colors on patchbox with military proof “M”. Buttplate has greyed out. Generous amounts of nitre blue on screws and takedown lever. Wood is excellent to near mint, proud to metal, with only nominal abrasions. Near mint bright bore. Fine action. This is definitely a fine, high condition, collector grade, mid-war Sharps rifle in superb, all original condition. 5,000 - 7,000
1430 - (A) U.S. INSPECTED MODEL 1851 SHARPS CARBINE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1851 Serial No. 1202 Caliber/Bore: .52 Percussion Barrel Length: 21 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique Research indicates that the U.S. military received 175 of these carbines for the 1st and 2nd US Dragoons of Texas and New Mexico. This carbine was very popular with the dragoon units. This breechloader used the Maynard Tape primer system and featured brass buttplate and barrel band, iron frame, barrel, and hammer. This is an important collector piece as the first Sharps made as a military arm. You can plainly see the two cartouche stamps on left side wrist of stock. One cartouche reads for J.C.B. for Joseph C. Bragg, who inspected for Robins and Lawrence, other stamp is too faded to read. Top of the barrel is stamped Robins and Lawrence. Top tang has Sharps Patent 1848. Primer cover stamped “Edward Maynard Patented 1846.” This model came standard with brass patchbox, which is also stamped 1202. It is missing the long sling bar and screw from frame. There is no US, SK, or P on barrel nor a US stamped on top of buttplate, all of which would be seen on a military rifle. Serial number 1209 is in the range of civilian carbines but in the style of a military carbine. Distribution of this particular carbine is impossible to determine. Civilian carbines start at 1050 and run through to 1415. CONDITION: Primer cover missing locking screw. Metal is a pleasing mix of blue and brown patina while receiver is a bit more grey with some age freckling. Buttstock has a few usual impressions but is in very good condition with some chipping at back of sideplate. Forearm has a couple of cracks and a two nail home repair at bottom where it meets the frame. Fine action with a strong rifled bore, well defined, with usual blackpowder abrasion. Front sight taken down a smidge. It is missing the rear sight, retaining only the base. All 175 carbines saw heavy use in Texas and New Mexico and are basically never found with any condition. Listed as shipment destinations include 80 to the San Antonio Depot in Texas, 30 to Fort Union in New Mexico and 5 to Las Lunas in New Mexico. In examining the survey of existing serial numbers, this number is not on list, although only 82 serial numbers have been recorded to date. These carbines are extremely rare with 1857 made in all variations to include sporting, military, sporting rifle, standard carbine, and Army & Navy carbines. We will probably never know where this was sent but it probably saw action and use as the majority ended up out West. Gun has the beautiful battle-worn eye appeal and has never been cleaned, ground, or otherwise tampered with. 4,000 - 6,000 312
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1431 - (A) OUTSTANDING SHARPS MODEL 1868 .50-70 GOVERNMENT CARTRIDGE CONVERSION. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1868 Conversion Serial No. C4091 Caliber/Bore: 50-70 Gov Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique
1432 - (A) SHARPS 1853 PERCUSSION SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1853 Serial No. 11298 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Immediately post Civil War the United States government looked for ways to implement the more reliable self contained cartridges in the existing and abundantly available firearms that our military had on hand. Numerous different adaptations and conversions where tried and tested. This near new condition Sharps 1863 carbine is one of the 31098 such Sharps converted to the metallic self contained .50-70 Government cartridge. Rifles and carbines alike were chosen based upon their existing condition. The percussion/paper cartridge variations of the Sharps had their receivers modified so they would accept an extractor. The breech block was replaced with a new updated variation that utilized a firing pin and was slotted for the new extractor. The hammers were replaced with new hammers without the percussion cap dome. Barrels were either bored out and lined with a .50 caliber insert or if the bores were in prime condition just left on the receiver and chambered for the new cartridge. Metal surfaces were refinished in the appropriate rust blue or case colored as needed. These newly upgraded rifles and carbines were then almost immediately issue to western bound troops for the then ongoing Indian conflicts. CONDITION: Extremely fine. The receiver, lock plate hammer, buttplate, and lever retain most all of their vivid case colors. The bore is the three groove variation and is bright and shiny with razor sharp rifling. The butt stock and forearms are virtually unissued and show little or no use. The butt stock has a crisp DFC cartouche within the wavy oblong box. Most all screws have their bright nitre finish and little evidence of ever having been turned. A minute chip of wood is missing at the toe. The sling bar and saddle ring are both brightly polished to appear almost nickel in finish. This is an exceptional Indian Wars Sharps carbine that would be extremely difficult to improve upon. 4,000 - 6,000
The sporting rifle was produced from 1854-1859 in three calibers with barrels from 24 - 34 inches. A mere 600 were manufactured with round barrels. They featured iron furniture, round barrel, case hardened action and furniture, and oil finish stocks. These are often referred to as the slant breech because of the distinctive frame. Barrel has the Sharps Rifle, Hartford barrel stamp, razor sharp. Has the early pre-Lawrence long range rear sight. Tang is mounted with an early lollipop style sharps patent on upper tang and right side of frame. Features double set triggers, walnut stock, with right side patchbox and a single swivel on lower tang. CONDITION: All metal is a pleasing, smooth brown patina with sharp lettering. Has a pewter forend tip. Wood is very good to excellent with usual dings and one 1/4” chip on left side of forend. The action is fine and a strong, well defined rifle bore. A very good, untouched, honest example of a scarce round barrel 1853 Sharps sporting rifle and the first Sharps sporting rifles offered. They are often overshadowed by the popular Model 1874, but there are the rifles that started the dynasty, with the military version known as the John Brown rifle. 3,000 - 5,000
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1433 - (A) LATE SHARPS MODEL 1859 SADDLE RING CARBINE CONVERSION. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1859 Serial No. 44955 Caliber/Bore: .52 Rifled Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique
1434 - (A) SHARPS MODEL 1863 BREECH LOADING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1863 Serial No. C34345 Caliber/Bore: .52 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique
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Features full blued round barrel, single band, post front sight, Lawrence ladder rear sight, original saddle ring and bar, walnut stock. Metal has numerous military inspector stamps. Fine “DFC” (David Clark) ribbon on left side of stock and “EF” in cartouche box on left side above saddle ring bar. CONDITION: Barrel retains 75-80% original finish with a small spot of salt and pepper freckling behind rear sight. Frame has approximately 30% original case colors. There are a couple of hairlines on left side of stock at lower butt. Stock has no patchbox. Fine action. Strong, clean bore. These were used during the Civil War, converted, and then used on the Western Frontier. This one is in far above average condition. 2,500 - 3,500
Features round barrel with military post front sight and Lawrence 1859 ladder rear sight. Barrel is stamped “SHARPS RIFLE MANUFG CO HARTFORD” and has three barrel bands. Left side of stock has two cartouche stamps, both legible but not readable. Features single trigger, full length walnut hand guard, walnut buttstock with carbine butt, sling swivels, and steel buttplate. CONDITION: Handsome stock with usual minor dings. Fine action and strong, rifled bore. Fine, early Civil War US rifle in excellent all original condition. 2,500 - 3,500
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1435 - (A) SHARPS 1863 CONVERSION SINGLE SHOT SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1863 Conversion Serial No. 80738 Caliber/Bore: .50-70 Government Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique
1436 - (A) SHARPS MODEL 1853 SLANT BREECH SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Co. Model: 1853 Serial No. 21740 Caliber/Bore: .52 Percussion Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique
Following the Civil War, the U.S. Government in 1867 decided to convert many of the percussion arms to metallic cartridge breech loaders. They converted a total of 31,098 carbines in all three styles to include the model 1859, 1863, 1865. Both original six groove bores or relined with three groove rifling and refinished by the factory when completed. Carbines with the lined barrel were converted to .50-70 centerfire. This example is a three groove .50-70 with a replaced front sight blade, Lawrence patented folding rear sight, single barrel band, saddle ring and stud, walnut stocks, blue finish with case colored frame. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 90% of a dull reblue finish with light salt and pepper texture under finish. Frame is dark with no traces of color. Frame has sharp legends. Stocks were refinished at one time and there are no visible cartouche stamps. Fine action and near mint bore. 1,000 - 1,500
This rifle features full, heavy octagon barrel; German nickel sporting front sight, Lawrence folding rear sight, walnut forend, pewter tip, walnut stock, brass patchbox and buttplate. Barrel is stamped “SHARPS RIFLE MANUFG CO HARTFORD CONN”. Tang is stamped “SHARPS PATENTED 1848”. Right side of frame is stamped “SHARPS PATENT 1852”. Inside patchbox is extra nipple and spare part. CONDITION: Barrel is a smooth mix of blue-brown freckled patina with lots of blue showing through. Sharp edges and legends. Frame, lever, hammer, etc. are a soft, smooth light brown patina. Screws on patchbox retain generous amounts of original blue. Walnut stocks are excellent with just a couple of minor dings here and there. Strong, well-defined, sharp lands and grooves. Fine action. With less than 3,500 manufactured, this is an extremely handsome example. 4,000 - 5,500
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1437 - (A) RARE FACTORY ORDER SHARPS MODEL 1874 SCHUETZEN RIFLE WITH HISTORY. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: Schuetzen Serial No. 162223 Caliber/Bore: .40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique According to the Sharps letter by Doctor Labowskie, this rifle was one of 69 Model 1874 Schuetzen rifles, 68 of which were sent to the New York Central Schuetzen Corps between January and May of 1878. Some had minor variations such as checkering and pronged buttplates. The 69th rifle was sent to Ed Harris, a New York City dealer. The order for 68 rifles was invoiced at the Bridgeport factory January 17th, 1878 to William Gennerich, secretary of the New York Central Schuetzen Corps, New York City. Rifle of record is .40 caliber, using the 50 grain 1-1/16 inch shell with 30” full octagon barrel, globe front sight, mid range Vernier tang sight on sporting sight base, stocked with cheekpiece and sporting buttplate (This example has the pronged Swiss style buttplate mentioned in letter.) The price was $42 for each of the original 18 shipped on this date. Sent with reloading tools, etc.. This rifle retains all of the aforementioned features with addition of double set triggers, checkered forearm only, with plain pistol grip walnut stock. Right side of stock has I.D. oval plaque, uninscribed. The rear sporting sight has the Lawrence pattern. Buttplate is made of brass and fits perfectly. Tang sight is complete and original. Bottom of lever and forend has a threaded plug to allow use of a palm rest. CONDITION: Rifle is in excellent condition. All legends, including “Old Reliable”, are razor sharp, as are edges. Barrel retains 95% of the original blue finish that is now just starting to blend with a soft undertone of patina. Frame shows some traces of case colors but is basically greyed out. Checkering is razor sharp, wood is proud to metal. Stock has a few minor dings, overall is in excellent to near mint condition. Bore has well defined rifling with clean grooves, no major blemishes. This is a beautiful, unadulterated, as shipped, special order Sharps 1874 midrange target rifle with a stories history. The New York Schuetzen corps was founded in 1857 by German Americans. In the 20th century they relocated to New Jersey, club held two shooting meets a month in an annual outing. A very special rifle indeed. 8,000 - 12,000
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1438 - (A) SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Co. (Connecticut) Model: 1869 Sporting Serial No. C54355 Caliber/Bore: .40-70 Barrel Length: 28â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique This incredibly high condition Sharps rifle is listed in order book number 1 and was invoiced at the Hartford factory February 22nd, 1875 to Henry Alger Gildersleeve. The rifle is described as .40-70 caliber. 28â&#x20AC;? full octagon barrel, single trigger, globe and peep sights (tang sight), oil finished stocks with deluxe XXX wood and nickel buttplate. Net bill of rifle and ammo was $52.25. CONDITION: The fact that this rifle remains in incredible all original condition with 98% original factory blue finish with brown patina coming through, razor sharp edges and legends, beautiful oil finished deluxe crotch cut walnut stocks, 85-90% original case colors on frame, some starting to tone and darken. All of the special order features such as nickel brass buttplate, Sharps tang sight, presentation ID nickel plaque at flat heel of forearm at frame, along with the standard features with pewter forearm cap and Lawrence folding rear sight. Bore is near mint, shiny, with well defined rifling. In addition, the buttplate retains approximately 40% of the original nickel plating. The stock is almost without mars. The only flaw we can find is a slight divot on right side of receiver that appears to be a casting flaw. This rifle was sold to a 19th century noted shooter, Colonel Henry A. Gildersleeve, was a founding member of the National Rifle Association and became the most famous rifleman of his day for his victories with the American teams at the international matches of 1874, 1875, and 1876 using a Sharps #1 Creedmoor. He became so successful that the Sharps Rifle Company capitalized on his endorsements, using him in their advertising campaign. This rifle is accompanied by a Sharps Rifle Company letter, as well as a photocopy of his photograph and a letter on his stationary endorsing the Sharps rifle. Arguably one of the best Sharps sporting rifles we have ever offered in terms of condition. When you add condition to the fame and NRA history of the original purchaser, this Sharps rifle remains a spectacular piece that belongs in the NRA museum. 12,000 - 18,000
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1439 - (A) RARE SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MODEL 1875 OFFICER’S MODEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1875 Officer Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique With an extremely limited production of 477 units (Flaydermans Guide) the 1875 Officer’s Model is one of the rarest of all US Arsenal manufactured arms. Manufactured for private purchase by US Military Officers these prized rifles saw extensive use and are rarely encountered in their original configuration. Round 26” tapered barrel with folding Beech type front sight and slide adjustable pattern 1879 rear sight. Hickory wiping rod with white metal tip guided by single nickel finished ferrule attached to barrel. Walnut stock is checkered at forearm and wrist with. Scroll engraved pewter forearm tip with military buttplate with out provision for trap. Small circle “P” inspection is evident on bottom of butt beneath checkering. Traditional scroll engraved receiver bridge, tang, and trap breech as well as trigger guard. Trap breech is marked “U.S. Model 1873”. Lockplate and hammer are both scroll engraved in the appropriate pattern and plate is marked “U.S. Springfield”. Chambered for the US Government .45-70 cartridge. Staff pattern tang sight with 3” staff with friction locking eye cup. CONDITION: Good as found with all metal having attained an even dove-grey to brown patina. Wood is fine with period wear. Stock has numerous minor bruises and blemishes consistent with age. Bore is good with moderate wear and light period corrosion in the grooves. Action operates properly and lock up is solid. A far above average example of one of our US Arsenals’ rarest manufactured arms. 17,500 - 27,500
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1440 - (A) SCARCE US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 OFFICER’S MODEL TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1875 Officers Model Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique With an extremely limited production of 477 units(Flaydermans Guide) the 1875 Officer’s Model is one of the rarest of all US Arsenal manufactured arms. Manufactured for private purchase by US Military Officers these prized rifles saw extensive use and are rarely encountered in their original configuration. Round 26” tapered barrel with folding Beech type front sight and slide adjustable pattern a879 rear sight. Hickory wiping rod with brass tip guided by single iron ferrule attached to barrel. Walnut stock is checkered t forearm and wrist with checkered arsenal installed pistol grip adapter. Scroll engraved pewter forearm tip with military buttplate with out provision for trap. Small circle “P” inspection is evident on bottom of butt beneath checkering. Traditional scroll engraved receiver bridge, tang, and trap breech as well as trigger guard. Trap breech is marked “U.S. Model 1873”. Lockplate and hammer are both scroll engraved in the appropriate pattern and plate is marked “U.S. Springfield”. Chambered for the US Govenment .45-70 cartridge. Staff pattern tang sight with 4-1/2” staff with friction locking eye cup. CONDITION: Good as found with all metal having attained an even dove grey to brown patina. Wood is worn with areas of checkering being worn smooth. Stock has numerous minor bruises and blemishes consistent with age. Bore is fair with moderate wear and a internal ring 10” from muzzle. Action operates properly and lock up is solid. 10,000 - 13,000
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1441 - (A) CUSTER RANGE U.S. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE WITH RELATED MATERIALS. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1873 Serial No. 41737 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique This Custer Era 1873 carbine comes with a plethora of information, diagrams, etc., detailing its relationship to Custer and the ensuing battle. There is a diagram pointing to ever aspect of this carbine, describing to what period of carbine it was originally issued. According to the research an early 1877 stock was sent to units in the field to replace the weaker 1873 stocks. They show all the correct early parts with the exception of the stock. This information also includes a story about a documented Custer battlefield ‘73 carbine was found after the battle in 1904. This carbine, serial numbered 41737, is only six numbers off the documented battlefield carbine, which was 41743. Additionally, the carbine is accompanied by the following: A original copy of the 1970’s magazine “Guns of the World” that published the article entitled “The Story of Two Guns”. One of the weapons mentioned in that article was a Model 1873 Springfield .45-70 carbine found near the Little Big Horn battlefield in 1904 with serial number 41743. A letter from the National Park Service, confirming that this was in the proper serial number range for a Custer Era carbine, a letter from the Associate Curator of the Smithsonian discussing the serial number range of the Custer carbines, a list of turned in carbines, on which this gun does not appear, a master table of Little Big Horn serial numbers, a rare auction catalog of the personal collection of Custer related material belonging to Dale Anderson, and two early collectors Springfield Research Service serial number books. The carbine itself falls right into the middle of the Custer serial number range and has all the original parts from when it was made, except for the stock which was updated to a sturdier 1877 stock. Lock is dated 1873 with eagle. Left side of stock has the “ESA 1877” cartouche in oval, standing for Erskine S. Allin, the designer of the 1873. He began working at the Springfield from 1853-1878 and he replaced the weaker stock with a Model 1877 stock. After the Battle of the Little Big Horn, all carbines found on the battlefield that were damaged and not serviceable were burned and buried. The trapdoors with Reno and Benteen’s units and others found on the battlefield that were serviceable went back to the units. Any surviving ‘73s were given a new stronger 1877 stock from the Springfield Arsenal, this was to replace the weaker stock still being used in the field. This model 1873 Springfield carbine has retained all the correct early model 1873 features: Early 1873 lock plate, trigger and guard, high arch breech block with 1873 stamp, eagle head and crossed arrows, 1874 early rear sight with outscrew slots, the 1875 hammer with three position tumbler, the smooth trigger, barrel band with dated stacking swivel, early barrel without proofing and has flat end etc.. The Model 1877 stock has a buttplate trap that holds a three piece ramrod. There is an oval “1877 ESA” cartouche applied during the first 2-years of the Model 1877 inception. The stock does have the early circle “P” proof mark, also in front of the trigger bar is stamped with a capital “AL”, this indication that the carbine went through the replacement at a post arsenal. CONDITION: All metal is a soft grey patina, stock is excellent with a few minor dings, readable cartouche. Fine bore and action with sharp lands and grooves. Case colored block has patterned out with traces in recess. A very well cared for Custer era battlefield possibility along with definitive evidence that the carbine was once part of the U.S. Army cavalry. Truly a wonderful example and is fresh to the market. 7,500 - 10,000 320
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1442 - (A) PRIME US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873/79 TRAPDOOR SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1873/79 Serial No. 146144 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique
1443 - (A) FIELD’S PATENT SINGLE SHOT DROPPING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE FINISHED AND RETAILED BY THOMAS TURNER FOR NEW BRUNSWICK COMPANY, MOST LIKELY FOR THE SEAL TRADE. Manufacturer: Thomas Turner Model: Single Shot Serial No. 3771 Caliber/Bore: .577/.450 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: Approx 1 15/16” Drop at Heel: Approx 3 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2”
This outstanding US Springfield Trapdoor carbine serial number 146144 has the 1879 pattern slide adjustable rear sight with slotless screws. Three position tumbler, thick wrist stock with a crisp SWP 1880 cartouche for Samuel W. Porter, and steel US marked buttplate with trap for cleaning rod tools. Case colored low arch trap door is crisply marked US Model 1873. Two piece steel trigger guard with circle “P” inspectors mark stamped into stock beneath trigger guard tang. CONDITION: Outstanding. This is one of the finest condition trapdoor carbines this cataloger has ever handled. The barrel retains virtually all of the arsenal applied blue finish with hints of period brown coming up from underneath the finish. The bore is bright and shiny with razor sharp rifling. The trapdoor retains almost all of its vivid case colors and most of the arsenal applied protective lacquer. The hammer and lock plate are near perfect with most all blue finish remaining with only high point losses on the hammer spur from storage or handling. The stock is superb with a magnificent cartouche and inspection, several very minor impressions exist from storage. The trigger guard has most all of its arsenal blue finish with minor edge wear. An absolutely outstanding example that would be difficult to improve upon. 4,000 - 6,000
(ca 1883) 28” ovate barrel is engraved “MADE EXPRESSLY FOR W. H. THORN & CO ST JOHN NB” in unmatted portion of very nicely matted top flat. Barrel is fitted with dovetailed through one standing, one folding express rear sight and small silver bead front. Bottom of barrel is fitted with sling eye. Large Field’s patent single shot action with self cocking hammer and opening lever on right side is engraved “THOMAS TURNER” on right. His serial number is on trigger guard bow, and patent use number “872” is on floorplate in front of bow. Field patent information is on left side of action. Well marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a sling eye is on toe line. Matching slim forend has horn tip and attaches to barrel with screw through diamond shaped escutcheon. Weight: 9 lbs 6 oz. CONDITION: Very good as partially refinished. Barrel retains traces of original blue but has many areas of cleaned pitting, as this rifle was most likely used for seal hunting, and was exposed to a harsh maritime environment. Action is in like condition, with traces of blue where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, checkering cleaned. Metford rifled bore is very fine to excellent, with some frosting toward breech end. Action is smooth. MGM225. 4,000 - 7,000
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1444 - (A) EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF A STIEGELE MARTINI RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stoegele Model: Schutzen Falling Block Serial No. 10269 Caliber/Bore: 8.15x46R Barrel Length: 30â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique Showing carving, gold inlays, and engraving of incomparable quality. The barrel is made of Prima Kruppuchner fluid steel, which was extra quality. Proof marks are 172/28 BUG, indicating a 8.15x46R. Barrel has not been relined, which is unusual. The style of fluting is the finest. Left side of action shows a stag, three hunters, one blowing his hunting horn, and their dogs, surrounded by delicate gold inlays and engraving. Right side of action shows a hunter holding his boar spear, and six dogs attacking a ferocious boar, again surrounded by delicate gold inlays and engraving. Thumbrest is carved in the foliate style. The magnificently carved buttstock features two stags and a doe running on the right side. On left side of the stock is a panel behind the checkpiece showing what is believed to be three chamois. Bottom of action has another engraved scene with a topless Diana the Huntress with one of her dogs, surrounded by gold inlay and engraving. Forearm, held on by a key, is carved in the foliate style. Front sight is present as well as the rear, which has become bent and cracked, evidence of repair at threading. Rifles of this quality were made, normally in the late 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and after 1900 are difficult to find in this magnificent standard. The top of the barrel, for the first half, features inlays in gold and what is believed to be platinum. The rest of the barrel is matted. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a 1988 Stiegele Fagd giving information on the background of the gun. It was made
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for Earl Pocci of Ammerland and delivered in 1907 on the occasion of the 150 year jubilee. CONDITION: Overall condition is extraordinary for its age. Thumbrest has a crack on the right side as well as a chip missing on the right front end. Rear sight is bent and cracked requiring repair, which should not be too difficult. Truly a centerpiece for a collection of German Schuetzen rifles. TR 14,000 - 18,000
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1445 - (A) WINCHESTER POPE HI-WALL SPECIAL SPORTING SCHUTZEN RIFLE WITH FALSE MUZZLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Schuetzen Serial No. 72391 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique Case colored action with single set trigger and single trigger lever. Buttstock is a pistol grip style, checkered, with cheekpiece and made out of a truly extraordinary piece of American walnut. Small ebony insert at the end of the pistol grip, and a small metal oval marked “John Oberlies/1953/Dayton, Ohio” inletted on the underside of the stock. Swiss buttplate was originally nickel plated. Forearm is checkered with an ebony insert and a highly figured walnut to match the buttstock. Action is a flat spring style. Starter of brass is unnumbered. Correct false muzzle marked 31. The muzzle shows a very unusual rebated crown, in a style not seen before. The 32” barrel, half octagon, of No. 4 weight, is marked number 31 under the mainspring with no Pope rifling code. It is marked for .32-40, and the Manufactured by Winchester etc., stamp, and in unusually small letters, “Rifled by H.M. Pope, Hartford, Connecticut”. According to “H.M. Pope, Hartford 1887-1901” by Warren Greatbatch, the barrel was manufactured in 1895. This rifle is pictured and discussed on pages 64 and 65 of the same book. Sights are a modified Winchester wind gauge front and a Winchester-Vernier tang rear. There is a blank inserted in a dovetail on the barrel. Factory research shows serial number applied June 11th, 1895; no other information available. CONDITION: Action retains a majority of its case color, just slightly faded, giving a very pleasant look. Buttstock shows the most minor rub and handling marks. Basically no nickel remaining on buttplate. Barrel shows almost all of its original blue with a tiny amount of wear at the edges of the octagon. Excellent bore and action. A truly outstanding rifle and in absolutely fabulous condition and still complete with false muzzle and starter. TR 9,000 - 12,000
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1446 - (A) NICELY ENGRAVED CUSTOM WINCHESTER HI-WALL SINGLE SHOT MID RANGE TARGET RIFLE BY JOHN OBERLIES OF DAYTON, OHIO, WITH UNERTL SCOPE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Single Shot Hi-Wall Serial No. 80481 Caliber/Bore: .219 Zipper Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 13”
1447 - (A) VERY FINE CASE HARDENED WINCHESTER HI-WALL DELUXE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH UNUSUAL LYMAN 15 TANG SIGHT. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Single Shot Hi-Wall Serial No. 80815 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 27 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 13 - 1/8”
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(1898) John Oberlies was a highly regarded custom gun maker from Dayton Ohio, working during the 1930’s. This fine custom rifle has 27” slightly tapered round barrel marked “C. C. JOHNSON” at breech end. Nicely fitted and filed scope blocks have been installed holding Unertl 6 X target scope in micrometer mounts. Flat side high wall action with standard lever and close set double set triggers, also features lightweight hammer and mid range Vernier tang sight. Action is engraved with full coverage very nicely cut open shaded acanthus scroll which surrounds vignettes of game on sides; a big horn ram is on mountainside on left, and a mountain goat is on right. No engravers signature is found. The scroll is reminiscent of the work of Joe Fugger. Cleanly shaped stump figured American walnut off hand buttstock has large rollover right hand cheekpiece, and point pattern checkering at grip. It measures 13” over brass buttplate with central rectangle engraved with the signature “John Oberlies.” “DAYTON, O”. Matching schnabeled forend with inlet ebony tip has applied silver acorn toward rear. Weight: 11 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as custom finished, with only a few light handling marks in all wood and metal finishes. Bore is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent, optically clear. A fine classic American custom target rifle. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 102. 4,500 - 7,500
(1898) This very attractive rifle has 27 - 7/8” half round, half octagon, number three weight barrel uncut for rear sight. A blade front sight is installed. Winchester information and caliber are stamped on top flat. Case hardened high wall action has standard lever and trigger, along with lightweight hammer. Action is fitted with Lyman no. 15 windage adjustable rear sight, seldom seen today, as it was unpopular due to the fact that it did not fold. Sporting stock with Winchester capped pistol grip is of nicely crotch figured American walnut, and measures 13 - 1/8” over case hardened crescent buttplate. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching schnabeled forend has inset ebony tip. Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel retains over 90% original blue with sharp edge wear, and some minor marks. Action retains 85 - 90% original case hardening color, faded a bit from normal hand wear around bottom and on opening lever. Stocks retain over 90% original french polish finish, thinning a bit on forend. There are few very light marks and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Lyman sight is excellent, with nearly all of its blue, with some scratches at front portion. Bore is excellent, but with a few scattered pits at breech end. Mechanically excellent. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 104. 4,000 - 6,500
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1448 - (A) WINCHESTER DELUXE HI-WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE (1889). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Serial No. 41208 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Antique
1449 - (A) WINCHESTER HI-WALL THIN WALL ACTION SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Schuetzen Serial No. 776 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique
1450 - (A) FINE AND RARE 10 O’CLOCK SCREW WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1895). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 1143 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique
This incredibly gorgeous deluxe Hi-Wall has been masterfully restored to near new condition. Features a number 3 full blued octagon barrel, Winchester semi-buckhorn rear sight, knife bladed front sight, set trigger, deluxe triple X walnut forend and checkered stock with ebony inlay, and blued steel shotgun butt. Stunning Winchester type case colors on frame, block, hammer and lever. Factory research states serial number applied July 30th, 1890, shipped August 8th, 1890 and concludes rifle is in the same configuration as shipped. CONDITION: All barrel legends and edges are sharp. Metal retains virtually all of the masterfully reapplied finish. Varnished deluxe stocks have a few dings and do not appear to have been sanded or refinished. Strong, well defined rifled bore. 3,000 - 4,000
Case colored thin wall action with single set trigger. Lever is also case colored. The replaced buttstock of fancy American walnut has a cheekpiece and pistol grip with cap. Helm pattern buttplate, also case colored. Forearm appears to be Winchester with an ebony insert, uncheckered. Barrel is 32” long, full octagon, number 4 weight. The action has a flat mainspring. No serial numbers or other marks on the barrel, with the exception of the 4 stamp indicating barrel weight. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Virtually all of the case color on the lever and action remains but is questionable as to its originality. May be recolored. Wood finish is excellent with just a couple of very minor handling marks. Barrel retains the majority of its blue. Fine bore and action. We believe that this rifle to be made up by someone with good talent. Would make an excellent shooter and is in very fine condition. TR 2,500 - 4,500
According to the 1969 Factory letter, serial no. 1143 was shipped on July 22nd, 1895 as an octagon barreled .38-55 with plain trigger. The so-called “10 o’clock screw” can be found on the right side of the frame above the loading port at approximately ten o’clock position. This screw was eliminated in 1895, so only the earliest rifles will be found with this feature. All other features are standard: full magazine, German nickel front sight, Winchester semi-buckhorn rear sight, blued finish, walnut stocks, and case colored hammer and lever. Surviving examples of these early models are extremely scarce, and those with condition are extremely difficult to find. CONDITION: This rifle remains in all factory original condition. Barrel and tube are basically a soft grey patina with razor sharp legends. Left side of frame retains approximately 70% of the original high polish blue, while the right side retains approximately 40% bright blue; balance homogeneous blend of soft brown and gun metal patina. Traces of case colors on hammer and lever. 85% original blue on bolt. 30% original high polish blue on loading gate. Buttplate is grey patina. Wood is excellent, proud to metal, with a small repair on left side of forearm and some light period added finish. Fine action. Bore exhibits sharp lands and grooves, surprisingly nice for this early black powder cartridge. An extremely handsome, homogeneous, early four digit, antique Winchester. 4,500 - 6,500
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1451 - (A) COLT PATTERSON NUMBER TWO RING TRIGGER RIFLE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Patterson Rifle Serial No. 401 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1838 through 1841. Full octagon barrel has star and snake address “PATENT ARMS Mg. Co. PATERSON NJ. COLT’S Pt.”. Eight shot cylinder with ring pattern cocking system. American walnut stock with cheek rest and crescent buttplate. Approximately 500 Second Model revolving rifles where produced. Several improvements where introduced during the production of the Second Model; the primary one being the change from a square back cylinder to a rounded back cylinder, to reduce the risk of spent caps binding the rotation of the cylinder. The next significant change was the creation of the capper cut-out on the right side of the recoil shield as the First Models. The Paterson Second Model ring trigger was purchased in a limited quantity by the Republic of Texas. These iconic firearms were the start of it all when it comes to the American small arms progression and ingenuity. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal surfaces have attained a mellow patina with a mixture bright steel. Bore and mechanics are very good and in proper functioning order. Sights are of a more contemporary replacement but look good and appropriate. Walnut stock is very solid with no cracks or material loss but are very slightly undersized at butt plate. Serial number 401 has been observed on rear of cylinder, breech of barrel, and both wedges. Rear wedge appears to be a replacement. No further disassembly was done. This is a wonderful Paterson revolving rifle and will surely be a great addition to a well balanced collection. 25,000 - 35,000
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1452 - (A) HISTORIC CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION HENRY MODEL 1860 RIFLE TO ANDERSONVILLE PRISON SURVIVOR FRANK W. SMITH. Manufacturer: Henry Model: 1860 Serial No. 1431 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Henry Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique This historically important Model 1860 Henry Rifle has the early style brass receiver with rear sight dovetail and buttplate with rounded heel. Sling swivel on left side of stock and rib area of magazine tube and barrel. All screws correctly marked with matching serial number. Buttplate numbered to the gun. Beautiful mellow mustard colored brass on left and also mustard colored brass on right with inscription that reads “FROM STILMAN WITT ESCX - TO - FRANK.W.SMITH, 124. O.V.I. FEBY. 8TH-64”, which was four days after Frank W. Smith mustered into the 124th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1844 Smith mustered in at the age of 20 with his given occupation listed as “clerk’: Smith was appointed Corporal, then 1st Sergeant May 1, 1864. His service records lists him as missing in action, later updated to wounded and captured May 27, 1864 at the Battle of Pickettsmill, Paulding County Georgia. Smith’s records also show incarceration in the infamous Confederate prison at Andersonville, GA for approximately one year, after surviving the horrors of the famed prison where 14,000 Union prisoners perished from maltreatment and abuse was mustered out of service June 7,1865, at Camp Chase, Ohio. Stillman Witt, was a well known and respected Cleveland Ohio businessman and philanthropist. While the relationship between the two men is uncertain, it is clear that the Henry was a personal gift intended to give Smith an advantage in battle, should he need it. Undoubtedly, Smith’s Henry rifle was captured or commandeered in battle at Pickettsmill, its subsequent service history and chain of possession is also uncertain, though it was well maintained over the years. CONDITION: Very good. The barrel has traces of blue with the balance having been cleaned some time ago and is mostly a mottled gray patina but still displays traces of aged darkened plumb patina all in sheltered areas a period replacement screw is found on front sight base. There are some overall small handling marks and dings down the length. The barrel address and serial number are still sharp and clear. The receiver is an attractive mustard yellow color with some scattered handling marks and scuffs. The well executed inscription is sharp, clear and genuine. The side plates are original showing no signs of polishing and fit together snugly. The hammer and lever are now a mottled gray-dark patina. The stock is very fine with most of the original varnish, with pressure marks and scuffs overall. The buttplate’s brass patina matches the frame. This historic rifle is accompanied by a wealth of printed materials and documents from the US archives as well as Frank Smiths service records. This is a rare opportunity to own such a historically important and well documented piece of American history and would be the center piece of any collection. 45,000 - 65,000
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1453 - (A) CIVIL WAR PERIOD NEW HAVEN ARMY MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL FOUR PIECE HICKORY CLEANING ROD Manufacturer: Henry Model: Lever Action Serial No. 6229 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Fine original Second Model Henry rifle with gunmetal brass receiver and mounted with sling swivels on left side of barrel and left side of slab sawn American walnut butt. Manufactured for the civilian market in 1864 at the high point of the US Civil War these rifles were considered the most desired weapons of the day. Many were privately purchased and utilized in battle by both Northern and Southern troops alike, as well as being used extensively in our passage west into the western frontier of America. Chambered for the .44 Henry Rimfire cartridge with a magazine capacity of 15 rounds the “HENRY” quickly became the foundation for what would later become Winchester Repeating Arms Company. This rifle with its 24 1/4 inch octagon barrel has a ladder adjustable rear sight with elevation adjustment to 900 yards as well as a square backed tapered front sight of German silver. Two line Henry’s patent address on top barrel flat with serial number 6229 stamped on same top flat just forward of receiver. Second model Henry rifle with brass crescent butt plate with trap provision containing a rare and desirable original Henry four piece steel cleaning rod. CONDITION. Very good as found. The gunmetal brass receiver and buttplate are very fine and have attained a classic mustard mellow patina. On the lower tang is found the “W” inspection of Oliver Winchester himself one of the primary investors in the New Haven Arms Company.The octagon barrel is an even dove grey with blue finish found in protected areas around rear sight and in close proximity to receiver. Matching serial numbers found on barrel. Inside stock mortise and inside of buttplate screws are not numbered on these later Second Model rifles. Bore is very fine with strong sharp rifling with light pitting and darkness in areas of grooves. The action is smooth and operates properly. The American walnut stock is very good
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with generous amounts of factory finish and a small amount of minor scratches and bruises. Stock overall is very fine with no material loss and is full fitting. 20,000 - 30,000
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1454 - (A) CASED HENRY REPEATING ARMS MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms Model: 1860 Serial No. 867 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1862. There are Henrys and then again there are Henrys! When putting together a collection of every lever action Winchester, the Holy Grail and bedrock of that collection has been, and always will be, the Henry rifle. The adage has been that since the Henry is the bedrock of your lever action collection, it was the condition of your Henry that defined the balance of the lever guns. While it is true that finding a Henry is not the real issue in collecting, it is finding a 100% clean, untouched, unmessed with example that still has condition and has never been altered in any way or sense. This is such an example. There was a time when Winchester was as concerned with aesthetics as the English gunmakers. Both tang screws and the buttplate screw were perfectly set to line up at 12 o’clock. The balance of the screws on this gun are near perfect and not deformed which would indicate that this gun has never been apart since it left the factory. The octagon barrel top flat has the early small address. The magazine spring is perfectly formed with no distortion. American walnut stock has the early abrupt comb and perch belly shape with the regular varnish finish. Rifle is equipped with factory swivel on right side that rides 2 - 1/2” from top to dead center; referred to as a low swivel with no visible bump and is scarcer on the right side than the left. It has the early style rounded heel brass buttplate with loading gate (no cleaning rod). All stock screws are hand fitted to the contour of the brass receiver tang and buttplate. The nickel silver front sight is the early half moon profile rounded on both front and rear, and can be seen on page 120 in the book “The Henry Rifle” by Les Quick. The rear sight is the earliest type, referred to as Type A, as seen on page 122, with the horizontal sliding bar graduated to 1,000 yards; this sight is located at the rear sight slot in barrel. A factory additional sight slot can be found on frame as well with no sight and no sign that any sight has been in or out of this slot. The lower tang screw, lower frame screws, left frame screws, upper tang screws and buttplate screws have generous amounts of the early high polish nitre blue finish. The standard barrel finish was a highly polished bright blue; this original finish has turned to a soft blue-brown homogeneous patina with flashes of bright blue along recesses with some minor age spotting, sharp octagon edges, and a perfect barrel legend. The bolt is basically gun metal grey patina and the insides, as visible through the top, are extremely clean with sharp edges and no molestation. Rear bolt still has original blue finish. Factory case colored hammer and lever are basically a brown-grey patina. The brass has sharp edges, virtually free of marring with the exception of some small storage marks. Sideplates show no pry marks. Walnut stock is excellent, proud to metal, does not appear to have ever been removed, with the usual minor abrasions and still retaining the majority of its original factory stock finish. We are aware that there are numerous internal parts numbers on this rifle but given the pristine condition of the screws and fit, we have decided not to disassemble as is normally done, as it is obvious by its present condition that it has never been altered in any way and is guaranteed to be just as it left the factory. The action and loading spring work correctly and the strong, clean, bright rifling is devoid of any pitting or abrasions, making this the strongest example of a high condition Henry we have ever examined. To compliment this fine Henry rifle, it is housed in one of the rare surviving walnut factory display cases. An exact example of this case can be found on page 92 in the book “Volcanic Firearms” by Lewis and Rutrer. Given that no photographs of cases are in the Henry Book, one could surmise that these cases were made for the Volcanic and early Henry production, and are never seen on the open market. The walnut case is lined with red velvet and the partitions are identical to the example on page 92, which would allow for the rifle, three full boxes of ammunition, a cleaning rod and sundry accessories. Features four brass hinges and is secured at the front by two swivel locks and center key lock. The lining is in exceptional condition for its age, showing usual wear where the outline of the gun is still visible on the lid lining showing where a Henry rifle has rested for years leaving its indelible outline into the velvet surface. The walnut case itself was refinished at one time, nicely done, and is free of cracks. The last addition to this cased set is a full sealed box of Remington UMC .44 Henry flat (50) rimfire cartridges with green label, sealed on all four sides, and bottom label with guarantee and lot number and has been wrapped for protection. Overall, one of the finest existing standard early commercial Henry rifles extant in fine original walnut display case with a sealed box of rare ammunition. A true gem amongst the Winchester collecting fraternity; sure to be one of your most prized possessions. 40,000 - 60,000
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1455 - (A) INCREDIBLE ULRICH ENGRAVED GRADE 10 MARLIN MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1896). Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1892 Serial No. 140423 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique According to the factory, this rifle was shipped September 7th, 1896 as a Marlin Model 1892 in .22 caliber with half octagon barrel, pistol grip stock, and Marlin hard rubber butt. Rarely, if ever, does a Marlin letter show engraving as this was part of the extra work order, not shipping sheet; and rarely, if ever, are the rifles signed by engraver. This rifle is a No. 10, the style of engraving included elaborate embossed figures of grape leaves with animal pictures in ovals on both sides. In this case, the left side features a buck and doe with this exact engraving shown on page 532 in the Marlin Firearms book by William Brophy. It is a copy from a catalog page that states the engraving is done in relief and inlaid with platinum lines, with all engraving done at the factory by Marlin employees; cost of engraving was $50. Conrad Ulrich, Jr. was the head engraver at Marlin from 1881 to 1910. The checkering style can be seen on page 520 and illustrates the checkering as specially made for a No. 10 engraved gun to accord with the grape leaf design of the engraving and was not a generally listed offering for any other grade. At the time this rifle was manufactured, there were only two higher grades of engraving, listed as the No. 15 where the leaves and grass stand out in bold relief and engraving on the lever and hammer, which is not included on the No. 10; this example has engraving on the lever, platinum lines on the hammer, and the leaves and grass stand out in bolt as offered on the No. 15. The highest grade was No. 40 and these were special order that include gold inlay as well. So this gun is actually closer to a No. 15 or is an extra feature No. 10. To our knowledge, this is the highest grade Marlin Model 1892 ever manufactured. Receiver is further embellished with platinum lines around both of the animal vignettes. All of the detail around the animals is done in high relief, including leaves, grass, trees, etc.. The right side features a squirrel where all the leaves and every acorn is done in relief. The lever has simple scroll. There is engraving at the breech of barrel with platinum inlay design and three border lines. Forend tip has engraving and platinum inlay. Stock is checkered in the special No. 10 and up pattern with beautiful piano varnish triple X walnut wood. Sports a Marlin logo rubber buttplate and period tang sight that appears to have been on there for a long period of time. No visible screw heads on sides of frame, in fact the only visible screw heads are on bottom of frame and tang. CONDITION: The half octagon barrel and full tube magazine retain 95% original factory blue with patina showing through. Razor sharp legends and edges. There receiver has turned a mellow silver finish as most engraved cased colored Marlins do. These rifles were embellished in the white and lightly cased colored after the completion of embellishment. The lever, which would have been case colored, is basically soft patina, as is the forend cap. Wood stocks are found to be numbers matching in stock mortise and is proud to metal with sharp checkering and shows a couple areas of oil darkening, a few minor dings, and some light areas of finish loss. Buttplate has a chip at toe. Bore exhibits fairly strong lands with light frosting and wear in the grooves. Fine action. Arguably one of the highest grade Marlin Model 1892’s ever manufactured. It is not unusual to find high grade big bore Marlins, but given that for all intents and purposes this was manufactured as a boy’s rifle, very few fathers would or could afford to pay four times the price of a rifle for a child, and elaborate boy’s rifles do not exist in any numbers. This would be the crown jewel in any .22 caliber collection or a Marlin collector’s prize. 25,000 - 50,000
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1456 - (A) VOLCANIC ARMS CO. LEVER ACTION PISTOL CARBINE. Manufacturer: Volcanic Arms Co. Model: Pistol Carbine Serial No. 484 Caliber/Bore: .410 Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Serial number 484 can be found stamped on both grips, both sideplates, inside bottom left frame, both links, lever, and buttplate. Bolt is stamped 348. The Volcanic Firearms barrel stamp is very light and it appears as if the stamp was almost missed, as the only legible word is “PATENT”, and the top half of “NEW HAVEN CONN” and “FEB 14”. 1854 in patent date is not visible and “VOLCANIC FIREARMS CO” is not visible. According to the book “Volcanic Firearms” by Steven Rutter, page 58, “The markings varied in depth or were lightly impressed. On some pistols, “VOLCANIC” or other works may only be partially legible or completely worn away.” Has the single hook extractor. Details according to the book “Volcanic Firearms” by Steven Rutter: Page 56 shows locations of serial numbers. Page 56 shows typical factory engraving. Page 57 shows rear frame adjustable sight. Page 60 shows common sight for the pistol carbine. Page 61 shows serial number 469. Page 59 shows matching number stock. Page 63 shows non-ribbed barrel. Page 64 shows buttplate. Frame is engraved in typical Winchester style, a series of scrolls and leaves. Engraving extends to frame and buttplate. It is estimated that only 300 of these were ever manufactured. 191 is stamped into buttplate. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 85% original blue, some brilliant, with areas of soft patina showing through. Retains approximately 85% original nickel plating. Most of the case colors have darkened on the hammer and lever, side of hammer have turned brown patina.
Varnished walnut stocks have been refinished at one time and are slightly shy to metal, with a couple usual dings. Strong, clean, near mint bore. Stock is excellent with a few dings. 90% original plating on buttplate. Beautiful, high condition, factory engraved pistol carbine rarely seen in this condition. Extremely rare and historical. 30,000 - 45,000
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1457 - (A) FANTASTIC FACTORY DOCUMENTED SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 .50 EXPRESS, ULRICH ENGRAVED DELUXE RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial No. 10923 Caliber/Bore: .50-95 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique Full deluxe case colored .50 Express short rifle with factory letter and masterfully engraved by Ulrich. Special order deluxe sporting rifle made for the British Commonwealth Trade. 22” full matted round barrel with half magazine and sporting style sights. “WINCHESTER’S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN CT.” and “KING’S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.” is hand engraved to either side of the barrel matting. “.50 CAL” is hand engraved on the top side of the matting at chamber and “95 GRS.” on opposite side of chamber. London definitive proof marks also at chamber area and on receiver. Second model-style dust cover is hand engraved “WINCHESTER EXPRESS-.50 CAL. 95 GRS.” in two lines. “50-95” is engraved on the bottom of the cartridge carrier. Receiver and appended metal surfaces are tastefully engraved with flourishes of foliate scrollwork and scallopine embellishments. This conservative engraving treatment was billed at $5 by the factory and was executed by Winchester master engraver, John Ulrich and is signed by him in microscopic stamped letters “J. ULRICH” on tang behind the trigger. Case hardened shotgun butt with a wisp of engraving at heel, lever and hammer are bare. American fancy walnut stock marked in upper channel “1001” as well as on the lower tang “1001 XXX S”. Pistol grip with black ebony insert. Standard “H” style checkering. This exact rifle is
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illustrated on page 243 of â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE WINCHESTER BOOKâ&#x20AC;? by George Madis. Accompanied by a Winchester Factory letter which confirms the special order features and shipped on October 14th, 1880. CONDITION: Fine. Round barrel has 85-90% blue. Forearm cap has 40-60% light case colors. Receiver has 80-85% case colors that are bright and vivid on left side with right side having 30-40% with colors present but not strong or vivid. Loading gate is a dark plum. One side breech block engraved with light to medium mustard color. Stock features pistol grip and cap that are fine with light impressions with what looks to be original finish on both left and right sides. Shotgun metal buttplate is not numbered to the gun. Buttplate is 50-60% blue with only heel showing wear. Wood has a minuscule chip missing from right side next to receiver, no other chips are missing. Stock fits upper tang very well with no chips or splinters missing on lower tang. No cracks evident. Forearm wood is with light surface scratches with no chips of wood missing. Bore bright and shiny with one very small area of roughness. Mechanics are crisp. Many of these rare special order short rifles saw use throughout the British Empire, especially in India and Africa during the last quarter of the 19th century. However rarely ever produced with such elegant embellishment. 90,000 - 110,000
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1458 - (A) EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND BEAUTIFUL FACTORY ENGRAVED GILDED FRAME 1866 WINCHESTER RIFLE WITH FACTORY DELUXE 4X WOOD STOCK. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 80360 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Barrel Length: 24 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique 24-3/8” full octagon barrel with full magazine. Mounted with straight grip uncheckered deluxe grade 4X burled American walnut. Sling swivels on bottom of stock and on nose cap. Has crescent rifle buttplate. Equipped with period tang sight. Standard ladder rear barrel sight is marked at 900 yards with a globe front sight. Engraving on left side depicts two deer and one bear that have been fatally shot. The shooter is standing over the bear with his rifle resting on its head. Right side of the receiver shows an Indian on horseback with his bow drawn, attempting to take down a buffalo. This engraved scene is as rare and desirable as the famous maple stocked “On the Rocky Mountains” 1866 formerly in the collection of Robert M. Lee. The engraving is exquisitely executed and depicts a quintessentially American Western scene of an Indian hunting a buffalo making this fantastic rifle a work of American Western art. The beauty and important subject matter of the engraving on this rifle makes it a true Winchester collector’s prize. No assembly line numbers stamped on bottom of tang. Serial number on inside of buttplate matches gun, instead
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of having an assembly line number. An exceptional opportunity to acquire an engraved and gilded 1866 rifle with magnificent engraving by one of the Ulrichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s depicting a poignant scene from the fast vanishing Western frontier. CONDITION: Overall fine. Screw heads look untouched. Case color on hammer is 85-90% full, dark but very evident. Lever is mostly patina with no color showing. Trigger is slate color. Right side of receiver retains 50% gold with balance turning patina. Left side has 50% gold with brass not turning quite as dark as on the right side. Highly feather-crotch wood with no slivers or chips missing. A few dings are present, but for the most part, condition is extremely fine. Rifle cycles fine. Mechanics are fine. Bore bright and shiny. Fresh and appearing untouched, the beauty and artistry of this rifle is equal to those which have sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars. 75,000 - 150,000
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1459 - (A) EXTRAORDINARILY RARE WINCHESTER FAMILY PRESENTATION DELUXE CONRAD ULRICH ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 104140 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Spectacular ’66 rifle with 24-1/4” octagon barrel, full magazine, and thin blade German silver front sight with 900 yard Henry style ladder rear sight. Top flat of barrel has the usual two line Winchester Repeating Arms address. Rifle is mounted with very highly figured center crotch burl & flame grain uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent brass buttplate with trap. Bottom of stock and forend cap are fitted with factory sling swivels. Receiver, forend cap, and buttplate tang are beautifully engraved by Master Engraver Conrad F. Ulrich with a large panel presentation on left side which is inscribed in period script “Presented by W.W. Winchester / To Stephen T. Babcock / for the best three shots at the / Annual Target Match of the / Collegiate & Commercial Institute / New Haven May 6th 1872”. Engraving is surrounded by wonderfully executed foliate arabesque patterns that have very fine, very well executed, punch dot background. Right side of receiver and sideplate are engraved with the deep relief vignette of the Book of Knowledge surrounded by eight various symbols of the arts industry, military, and medicine. This vignette is surrounded by identical foliate arabesque patterns as found on the left side. Both front side flats of the receiver are engraved with a triple scroll foliate arabesque pattern surrounded by most unusual diamond & dot patterns. Top of receiver forward, aft of ejection port, over the top of the firing pin slot, and back of hammer slot are engraved with small foliate arabesque patterns. There is also a small pattern just above the top tang screw. Bottom of receiver and carrier are engraved in near mirror image foliate arabesque patterns. The dimpled brass forend cap is engraved with a flower blossom on each side around the screw hole. Top tang of buttplate is engraved with a single foliate arabesque pattern. Receiver was originally gold plated, now with only traces of gold visible, mostly in the engraving on the sides. Trigger is slightly longer and thinner with a more pointed tip than normal as found on deluxe rifles. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is stamped “O / XXX”. Top tang channel of buttstock is stamped with the entire serial number as is the inside of the toe of the buttplate. Unlike Samuel Colt, Oliver Winchester was not prone to making presentations of his products and there are only a few known Winchester presentation rifles including several Henry rifles and a few Models 1866 including this one. This may be the only Winchester family presentation coming directly from the factory. William Wirt Winchester was the only son of Oliver F. Winchester and was a graduate of the Collegiate & Commercial Institute of New Haven. He was born in 1837 and became the Secretary of Winchester Repeating Arms Co. in 1869, a position he held until 1871 when he was made Vice-President, a position he held until his death from tuberculosis in 1881, just a few months after his father’s death in 1880. William’s widow, Sarah, is noted for building the famed “Winchester Mystery House” near San Jose, CA. A copy of one of the few known photographs
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of him is included with the provenance for this lot. The winner of this spectacular rifle, Stephen T. Babcock, was born Sept. 1854 in Stonington, Connecticut and, after about a year of failing health, took his own life in Nov. 1890 never having married. Mr. Babcock apparently graduated from the Collegiate Commercial Institute in 1872 and enjoyed a successful career in the insurance business in New York City. This rifle was awarded to Mr. Babcock as the best shot at the annual Shooting Competition at the school and so recorded in an article appearing in the New Haven Daily Morning Journal & Courier, May 7, 1872 as follows: “PRIZE SHOOTING. The annual prize shooting of the cadets at Gen. Russell’s took place yesterday, at Miller’s Garden, East Rock. After each company had taken its turn firing, the best marksmen were selected to try for the prize. The following were the cadets chosen for this purpose: Babcock, Howland, Pendelton and Restrapo of 1st Co.; Powell, Sinclair and Strickland of 2nd Co.; Barnum, Edmonson and Reyes of 3rd Co., and Miles, Ray and Redfield of 4th Co. Babcock on the last trial made the best shots, putting 2 balls through the bullseye and one into the ring. The other contestants did finely, shooting with an accuracy that would have been a credit to older and more practiced marksmen. Mr. Winchester, of the Winchester Rifle Manufacturing Company, who had formerly been a pupil at the Institute, furnished the rifles and offered the prize, which was to be any style of rifle in the factory which the successful competitor might select. Mr. Babcock will therefore have the privilege of choosing from Mr. Winchester’s magnificent selection of fire arms. A more generous prize could not have been offered, nor one more appropriate. The firing was done under the superintendency of Mr. Sinclair, the O.S. Inspector of Arms, to whose skillful management the success of the excursion is to be attributed. Everything was done by Gen. Russell, Mr. Fabrique and Major Stowe to make the day pass off pleasantly, and a more enjoyable time has seldom been experienced by the students”. Apparently, William Wirt Winchester, the recently appointed Vice-President of Winchester Repeating Arms Co., who made the generous offer, created the beautiful presentation Model 1866 rifle being sold here that Mr. Babcock chose as his just reward. No other known presentation rifle has such a detailed provenance documenting the event that led to the presentation. The Collegiate Commercial Institute, also known as the Russell School, was located in New Haven and founded in 1836 primarily as a three year prep school for Yale College. Their education curriculum spanned a wide variety of subjects but concentrated on military subjects such as military drill, musketry, and artillery. During the Civil War graduates of this school furnished more officers to both the Union and Confederacy than all other schools except West Point. The school continued in business until the death of its founder, Col. Russell in the 1880s. Accompanying this lot is a large volume of research material on both Mr. Winchester and Mr. Babcock and includes a 5-page article by Dr. Edmund Lewis which appeared in the November/December 1993 issue of Man at Arms magazine and also in Vol. 28 No. 1, 2006 Man at Arms for the Gun Collector. This rifle is also pictured in full color on the cover of both referenced magazines and twice in each article. PROVENANCE: Stephen T. Babcock; Norm Flayderman Collection; Thomas Coulton Collection; Dr. Edmund Lewis Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Barrel retains 93-95% strong original factory blue with only sharp edge wear and a couple of minor thin spots. Magazine tube retains 97-98% strong original blue. Receiver & buttplate retain traces of original gold plating being mostly a medium mustard patina. Stock has a couple of hairline grain checks, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with good rifling and moderate pitting. 75,000 - 150,000
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1460 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE HIGH RELIEF ENGRAVED BY JOHN ULRICH 1866 WINCHESTER RIFLE DISPLAYED AT THE 1876 PHILADELPHIA WORLD EXPOSITION. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 104468 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry RF Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique
This outstanding 1866 Winchester received an NRA Silver Medal for “10 Best Arms” award winner in 2006 at the Milwaukee WI annual NRA convention and is still accompanied by its silver medal. Along with this rifle, there is a certificate, No. 442, that states “Winchester Model 1866 Ulrich Engraved Rifle, No. 104468, was displayed at the 2006 Annual Meeting and is one of a maximum of ten certificates awarded each year to arms of outstanding historical value, or beauty or rarity, selected from displays of the NRA’s affiliated gun collector organizations. May 24th, 2006”. Serial number 104468. An extraordinarily beautiful example of the engraver’s art, this rifle has 24-1/4” octagon barrel, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight and 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, about 3X shell grain buttstock and flame grain forearm with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Right side of buttstock is inlaid with small German silver bowtie-shaped plaque. Bottom of stock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked “V / XXXX”. Top tang channel of buttstock is marked with matching serial number and inside toe of buttplate with orig matching serial number. Trigger is of the narrow, pointed-toe style often found on special 1866 rifles. Receiver, forend cap and buttplate are gold washed. The rifle is incredibly engraved with absolutely full coverage. Relief engraving art by John Ulrich featuring a total of seven panels all surrounded by intricate, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have extremely fine pearled backgrounds. Left sideplate is engraved with the large deep relief round vignette of a bugling bull elk set in an extremely detailed forest scene. Forward of that panel is the small round vignette of a flying waterfowl over a marsh scene. On the left rear side is the small vignette of a running fox in a field scene. Left front flat is engraved with the large vignette of a deep relief regal bull elk in a
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detailed forest scene. Right sideplate is also engraved with the large round vignette in deep relief depicting a bull elk in a detailed forest scene. The right front side flat has the large vignette of a deep relief engraved skulking mountain lion and the right rear of the frame has the small vignette of a squirrel on a limb surrounded by foliate patterns. Remainder of receiver, sideplates, top and bottom tangs are covered in semi-relief foliate arabesque patterns with various small open accent panels. Forend cap and buttplate tang are engraved to match. This rifle was manufactured in about 1872 and was believed to have been part of the factory sample collection which was exhibited at the 1876 Philadelphia World Exposition. This rifle is very similar to serial number 104463, which is pictured, both sides, on pg. 146 of Winchester Engraving by Wilson with much of the same themes and the panels and nearly identical engraving patterns. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel and magazine tube retain a smooth blue brown patina with stronger blue in sheltered areas. Barrel has a few spots of blood pitting toward the muzzle. Receiver has been polished a long time ago, which removed some of the shading in the background of the larger vignettes. Edges of receiver and sideplates show light to moderate wear and overall shows traces of original gold wash. Buttplate and forend cap are a medium to dark mustard patina which matches the patina of the receiver. Hammer retains strong case colors, bright in sheltered areas. Lever is a brown patina with fine pitting. The replacement buttstock has a repaired chip in the toe with some light wood filler and a few grain checks on right side. Otherwise wood is sound and retains an old refinish. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. This rifle won the 2006 NRA silver medal as one of the ten best guns of the year in Milwaukee show. The NRA medal is still bright with no tarnish and remains in its blue velvet case. 50,000 - 90,000
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1461 - (A) ENGRAVED MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Henry Serial No. 1215 Caliber/Bore: .44 Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique
Manufactured in 1862 with blue finished barrel, nickel silver front blade sight and deluxe piano varnished walnut stock and factory engraved with a silver washed finish on receiver and case colored hammer. The scroll engraved receiver with dot punch background and geometric designs and a floral spray on the left side plate. The engraving is surrounded with a dual chisel cut border. This deluxe form of engraving has been observed on the in the 1200 and 1500 serial range of the Henry rifle and is noted on serial numbers 1216, 1215, 1570 and 1441 according to both George Madis and R.L. Wilson. Mounted with the proper 900 yard “Henry” folding rear sight and factory sling swivels. Rifle was disassembled and matching serial numbers are found on top barrel flat, lower tang, buttplate at top, stock and all five stock screws. The barrel address is crisp and fully legible. The nicely figured American walnut stock is deluxe finished in a piano varnish as opposed to the standard
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varnish. CONDITION. Exceptionally fine. The receiver retains 85-90% of the factory applied silver finish and the side pates fit perfectly and align correctly. The barrel has a tremendous amount of blue finish with as much as 80% factory in the gullets with slight browning visible under intense light and the barrel flats are starting to turn patina. The stock is superb with no cracks or material loss, several very minor bruises, and over 95% of the varnish remaining with slight loss at comb and toe. The tang mortises and underside of buttplate are fresh and unspoiled with no oil or staining giving further evidence to the untouched condition of this rifle. The bore remains bright and shiny with sharp lands and grooves. The action is smooth and functions properly. This is by far one of the finest specimens offered in recent history and would be the centerpiece of any collection and would be near impossible to improve upon. 50,000 - 75,000
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1462 - (A) SPECTACULAR HOGGSON ENGRAVED AND SILVER PLATED HENRY RIFLE (1864). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1860 Henry Serial No. 7008 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique This rifle features full octagon barrel, full magazine, folding ladder rear sight, rear sight is cut only for the barrel and has no frame cut. The rear sight is the final variation, graduated to 900 yards and is pictured on page 122 as Variation E in the book “The Henry Rifle” by Les Quick. The front sight is the last type pictured on page 121, referred to as the square back with the tapered blade profile. The barrel address has the larger more expanded second variation type shown on page 75. It has the front sling swivel mounted between the barrel and the magazine, as pictured on page 12. Has the later variation receiver with the large bevel and the octagon top receiver breech which is shown on page 57. The follower cutout shows the milled flats in the receiver slot as seen on page 81, figure II. It has the large variation magazine cartridge follower seen on page 80. The walnut stock shows the last style of buttstock angle, which can be seen on page 90, figure II. The sling swivel is mounted on the left side of the stock, near the top seen on page 111. The stock screws are the later round head type and do not bear serial numbers, which ended at serial number 51xx, show on page 116, figure II. Rifle also sports the late crescent style buttplate, with pointed heel, seen on page 107. Buttplate is a late style with the screw holes having reinforcing bosses cast integral with the plate, page 109, figure II. The trigger pin is the later large diameter type that can be seen on page 63, figure II. A nearly identical engraved rifle with the deer on the left side and engraving on the right side, Henry number 6055, can be seen on page 156 and 157. In 1862 silver plating and engraving added $10 to the list price of $42. This rifle exhibits the extra cost silver plating, on both the frame and the butt plate. While the lever and hammer were finished in cased colors, and the barrel was finished in the standard high polish bright blue, as no other finishes were offered besides plating. This Henry rifle stock referred to as “extra finish” which involved varnish being applied over select walnut, it is most commonly found on embellished rifles. CONDITION: Condition of the stock is excellent. The wood is proud to metal, has never been refinished, retains the majority of its factory extra finish with just usual impressions. Buttplate retain approximately 70% of original silver plating, with the balance simply the brass showing through and blending with no cancer or abrasions. On the frame, the brass is showing through on the carry points and high edges only, with the majority, at least 90% silver plating intact with no bubbling. The barrel legends and edges are sharp and there is some flashes of original blue in recesses and mixing within the homogeneously blending to a butter soft patina, with no roughness to be found. The rear sight retains 90% of the original factory applied nitre blue. The rifling exhibits extremely sharp lands, while the grooves show just very minor black powder abrasions. Overall quite exceptional for a Henry rifle. The bolt is basically patina, but there is still some blue on the extractor. Hammer shows some nice traces of case colors, but mostly darkened. Lever is a soft patina, but does have traces of colors. Overall an exceptional deluxe, plated, and engraved Henry that was well cared for and saw very little actual use befitting admission to the finest collections. 40,000 - 60,000
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1463 - (A) SPECTACULAR CONDITION ENGRAVED AND SILVER-PLATED HENRY MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 RIFLE WITH SPLENDID 3X STYLE FACTORY DELUXE WALNUT STOCK. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 18417 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Barrel Length: 24 â&#x20AC;&#x153; FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1868. Chambered for the .44 Henry Rimfire. 24â&#x20AC;? full octagon barrel with standard two line address and correct 900 yard rear sight. Receiver is masterfully engraved by Samuel J. Hoggson in flowing arabesque scrolls and floral patterns with full factory silver plating. Engraving flourishes on nose cap at buttplate. This rifle comes mounted with highly figured deluxe grade American walnut wood. Fitted with factory sling swivels on stock and nose cap. CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored. Nearly 98% restored finish remains on barrel and magazine tube. More than 95% of silver plating remains. Hammer has majority of case color. No engraving on hammer or lever. Blue finish on lever with 50% blue remaining. Nose cap is engraved with 40% silver finish remaining. Wood condition is near perfect with just a few compressions, and minor shrinkage crack at butt plate screw. Stock is deluxe American walnut and fits receiver perfectly, as does
buttplate to stock. Two marks in top comb of stock that do not take from value. Screw heads are intact and not marred. Top of buttplate is engraved with 95% oxidized dark silver plating remaining. Rifle cycles perfectly. Mechanics are fine. The elegance of the Hoggson style engraving and the extreme beauty of the piano varnished figured wood makes this rifle exceptional. 35,000 - 50,000
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1464 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE 1ST MODEL FLATSIDE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Flatside Serial No. 15056 Caliber/Bore: 44 Henry Barrel Length: 24-1/2” FFL Status: Antique One of the finest early Winchester model 1866 Flatside rifles ever offered. Caliber .44 RF Henry. Standard rifle with 24-1/4” octagon barrel, full magazine with screwed-in cap and attached magazine spring follower stop. Barrel band is attached to the barrel with two screws and has a thru-pin securing the tube. Front sight is German silver with a 900 yard Henry-pattern ladder rear sight. Top flat of the barrel has the 2-line Henry’s & King’s Patent markings. Receiver has a staple & saddle ring attached to the left side which is correct for early 1866 rifle. Mounted with highly figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent brass buttplate with trap containing an original four piece iron wiping rod with brass tip. Forearm is matching figured wood of the earliest type without forend, having a single screw through brass escutcheons to retain the forearm through a hole in the bottom of the barrel. Tip of the forearm has tapered ends. Serial number is found on left side of lower tang under the wood, in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom tang also has the tiny assembly numbers “1611” which are also found inside each sideplate. These early 1866 rifles began production as the parent 1860 Henry rifle was going out of production with the early 1866s having many features of the parent rifle including a sharp radius at the top rear of the receiver, dovetailed sideplates and the small Henry-style finger lever. These rifles held
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17-rounds and were extremely popular on the American frontier. They are almost never found in original configuration with any original finish. This rifle was produced in about 1867 at the height of the Great Westward Expansion and almost certainly would have seen continuous hard service on the American frontier. The fact that it survived at all is a testament to the durability of these rifles. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Barrel & magazine tube retain over 15% fading blue finish in protected areas with balance turning a wonderful honest patina. This is the most blue you will ever find on a REAL 1866 Flatside rifle. Side plates & buttplate show lightly rounded edges and may have been cleaned a long time ago, retaining a current medium mustard patina; loading gate retains much factory nitre blue in protected areas. Lever is mostly a light coffee brown. Hammer has large areas of faded but visible case colors. Forearm has a small 1 inch sliver missing from the front right tip area. Otherwise wood is very fine with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good rifling & scattered pitting. Cleaning rod is fine. This is the most difficult Winchester rifle to find that is authentic and this is certainly one of the finest ever brought to market. 80,000 - 120,000
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1465 - (A) INCREDIBLY RARE J. ULRICH SIGNED, ENGRAVED & GOLD PLATED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 128585 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Henry Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Special order deluxe engraved rifle octagon barrel, full magazine, German silver “Rocky Mountain” front sight and musket style ladder rear sight with exposed tension spring. Mounted with “XX” highly figured uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock that has crescent brass buttplate with trap. Buttstock and forend cap have factory sling swivels. Top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate have last four digits of matching serial number. Receiver is beautifully engraved, and signed by John Ulrich with the vignette of a standing bull elk on the left side surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Right side is engraved to match with a large sweeping pattern terminating in a seven petal flower blossom. Front side panels are identically engraved with matching patterns. Engraving extends over the top of the receiver, top tang, sides of the forend cap and buttplate tang. This rifle is one of the rare ’66s that will letter from the Cody Firearms Museum. Records show that it is a rifle, engraved with silver Gilded (GOLD). Received in the warehouse January 15th, 1875 and was shipped January 16th, 1875 to Order No. 62654. This was a period when the West was still wild and the Indian Wars were continuing. (Remember George Armstrong Custer?) Even though centerfire rifles and handguns had
been in use three or more years, any repeating arm was in great demand, especially after the Custer fiasco, and these rimfire rifles were still being put to use throughout the American Frontier. Later, after the center fire arms had taken over, these rimfire arms were sold into Mexico and South America where the cartridge was still popular. They are rarely found today with any original finish. This rifle is further documented with a three page letter from noted Winchester expert and historian George Madis. CONDITION: Very good as partially restored, all matching. Barrel and magazine retain over 95% of a contemporary plummy patina finish. Two line Winchester address is re-rolled. Receiver retains virtually all of the gold gilt. Forend cap and buttplate have the same amount of gilt and are matching patina. Stocks are very fine and are possibly lightly re-oiled. A wonderful well documented Winchester 1866 rifle. TDW 25,000 - 40,000
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1466 - (A) VERY FINE WINCHESTER 1866 RIFLE WITH PERIOD BEST QUALITY ENGLISH STYLE ENGRAVING AND DELUXE FIGURED WALNUT STOCK. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 110265 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique English proof marks on barrel with early style ‘66 rear barrel ladder sight. Stock has sling swivel located correctly on underside of stock, with other located on bottom of forearm cap. Front sight is standard German silver insert. Features American walnut with European style checkering. Engraving is English style with full coverage intermediate scrollwork and stylized Celtic inspired patterns on forward sections of receiver, lifter, and tangs. Left sideplate with a stag and two coursing hounds. Right sideplate has”WILLIAMS AND POWELL” in a rib and surrounded by scroll flourishes. Crescent buttplate is engraved in similar scrollwork including trapdoor. Stock and forearm are English style checkering with fancy grade American walnut. Silver plaque on right side of stock is blank. The first William Powell (d. 1849) and his descendants have built bespoke sporting arms for clients around the world. By the late 19th century, the demand for sporting guns and rifles in the UK seemed insatiable. Along with England’s growing affluence and the ability to travel quickly by train, this propelled gun sales to new heights. Powell’s guns were being sent to clients, both retail and wholesale, in North America, Australia, Africa, India, and the Middle East. Somewhere around this time Winchester must have thought that William Powell and Co. could be interested in the purchase of the Model 1866 rifles. Not hard to understand, Powell Co. were doing a great business in selling their product of fine rifles. So the making of a fine Model 1866 rifle with Williams Powell’s name engraved on the receiver was just the thing. CONDITION: This gun has been masterfully restored to near new condition. The barrel,
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tube, and other various small parts are more recent replacements. The wood is new. All to bring this beautiful gun back to its original state of magnificence, at a price within reach for a would be untouchable specimen to most collectors. 25,000 - 35,000
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1467 - (A) SUPERB WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 CARBINE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 105322 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique Round barrel marked with “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT. / KINGS IMPROVEMENT PATENT MARCH 28, 1866 OCTOBER 16, 1860”. Barrel with full magazine with front barrel band fully engraved. Rear barrel band is also engraved. Front sight is integrated with barrel band. Rear sight is of a standard carbine type. Saddle ring and stud on receiver are in place. Receiver is engraved with a silver wash that is turning dark. Top of receiver also engraved and silver plated with right side of receiver engraved and silver plated. Hammer is engraved and silver plated. Lever is engraved on bottom and also silver plated. Stock is of “XXX” grade, so marked on lower tang. Buttplate is engraved and silver plated. CONDITION: Round barrel and magazine tube retain 80-90% of the restored blue with dark plum setting in. Receiver is engraved with silver plating that amounts to about 95% finish remaining. Right side of receiver is 95-97% silver plating remaining. Loading gate 95-97% nitre blue. Hammer retains 90% silver plating. Lever is silver plated with 40-50% silver remaining, balance turning a dark patina. Wood is of a feather crotch pattern with piano finish that has few light surface scratches and impressions overall. Stock at one time was repaired as is quite evident with a crack at wrist that goes through both sides from the upper to lower tang. Stock has been repaired and all numbers in upper channel
were removed during the repair, although this cataloger feels this stock is original to gun. Buttplate retains 85-90% original nickel. Shiny bright bore with light to medium pitting in chamber end of barrel and on muzzle end of barrel with deep rifling. Cycles properly and mechanics are fine. 20,000 - 30,000
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1468 - (A) HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1894). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 89231 Caliber/Bore: .45-90 WCF Barrel Length: 26â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique This incredible rifle was shipped on June 21st, 1894 with a full octagon barrel, full magazine in .45-90 caliber with plain trigger and deluxe checkered pistol grip walnut stock with standard case colored rifle buttplate. It exhibits 3X fiery grain. Pistol grip has ebony insert. Rear sight is semi-buckhorn. CONDITION: Barrel retains 85% original factory blue with just basic high edge wear. Razor sharp edges and legends. Tube retains 90% original blue. Frame retains approximately 85%+ original case colors, most of which are still brilliant, especially on right side. Brilliant case colors on sides of hammer and lever. Even the buttplate retains case colors. Most of the screws retain their high polish finish on tang and buttplate. Stocks have a few minor dings but the majority of original gloss and finish is there with sharp checkering. Fine action. Near mint bore. An extraordinary, used but well care for deluxe 1886 in a great caliber. 20,000 - 30,000
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1469 - (A) PRIME WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 55930 Caliber/Bore: .38-56 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique This fantastic condition case colored standard grade rifle with 26” octagon barrel chambered for the .38-56 WCF cartridge, full magazine, gold washed wide base Beech’s front sight, and semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has nicely figured straight grain American walnut wood with uncheckered forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate. Cody Firearms Museum records verify the configuration of this rifle with shipment date of July 17th, 1891. These standard configuration rifles were the most desired Winchester rifle of the period and were utilized by frontiersmen and lawmen alike. Finding exceptional condition examples is difficult to say the least. This example was previously part of the Eldon Owens collection and is identified as such on the factory letter. Eldon Owens collected the finest condition Winchesters known and his collection was well known amongst collectors. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine and about new, retaining virtually all its original factory finish to both metal and wood including virtually all the brilliant case colors on the receiver, forend cap, lever, hammer and buttplate. Lever is somewhat faded on the outside edge and still retains traces of original protective varnish from the factory
the buttplate is also very slightly faded. Barrel has a few tiny scratches and nicks and the wood a couple of tiny storage and handling marks, otherwise the rifle appears unfired with heavy crusted grease still on the bolt face. Two piece American walnut stocks equally fine and have had a coat of wax applied for preservation. This rifle would extremely difficult to improve upon and would be a superb centerpiece of any serous Winchester collection. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright with sharp lands and grooves. From the Jim Linton Collection. 20,000 - 30,000
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1470 - (A) OUTSTANDING NIMSCHKE SHOP ENGRAVED FIRST MODEL 1873 WINCHESTER FULLY NICKEL PLATED. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 16193 Caliber/Bore: .44 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique This superb example of L.D. Nimschke’s shop engraved 1873 1st model Winchester SRC has full magazine, and front barrel band with an integrated front sight, rear barrel sight is of the standard carbine type. The rear barrel band is in place. Receiver has engraving with large foliates on side plates and flat portion of receiver. A blank panel within the side plate with no inscription. Dust cover is of an oval thumbprint, nickel finish with engraving. The right side of receiver also with large foliates matted on front and rear of the receiver, with punch-dot background and double line borders. The hammer and lever are not engraved, but the lever does have a nickel plating. Carbine stud and ring are in place. The bottom of the cartridge elevator is decorated with double-line cross-hatch and dot engraving. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. Buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor, without cleaning rods in place. “MODEL. 1873” is roll-stamped on the upper tang in fancy letters. The serial number, “16193” is located on the lower tang between the lever latch and the rear tang screw. CONDITION: Extremely fine. The carbine retains 75% of the nickel-plated finish with minor flaking on the muzzle, top of the barrel, upper barrel band, lever, lower tang, and rear barrel band. Left side of the frame retains 75% of nickel near the saddle ring. The buttplate retains about 25% of the nickel-plated finish. The engraving is crisp and deep. The stock with added finish, with a few compressions and surface scratches on the high part of the stock, right side with also some compressions and scratches with no chips or wood missing
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on either right or left, no cracks are visible. The forearm is in very good overall condition with no added finish, a few handling marks, rear barrel band looks to have never been removed, there are some scratches and chips around rear barrel band area and some dings on top of barrel behind rear barrel band. All screw heads look unmarred with the exception of one on bottom of frame and bottom of butt plate. The bore is bright and shiny and the action operates properly. 20,000 - 25,000
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1471 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 15979 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire Barrel Length: 24â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1868, immediately after the Flatside variation had just ceased. This early variation however still retains its two line Henry barrel address and Henry 900 yard staff sight. Manufactured with factory sling swivels and crescent buttplate. Two piece walnut stocks have a contemporary finish applied. CONDITION: Barrel and magazine retain a tremendous amount of factory blue finish with several small areas of average age spotting evident and balance of finish having turned plum or worn thin. An expertly crafted wood repair has been done at toe and is virtually indistinguishable until dismounted from rifle; wood is otherwise excellent, having been freshened up at one time. Buttstock is serial numbered to rifle inside of mortis. The gun metal brass receiver and buttplate are in a remarkable state of preservation and have attained a pleasant mustard brown patina with no evidence of ever having been cleaned or sideplates having been removed. Much case color is evident on hammer with traces of case color evident on lever in very protect areas. Loading gate retains most of its fiery nitre blue finish. Bore and mechanics are both exceptional. A very good example of a very rare and early Winchester 1866 rifle. 17,500 - 22,500
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1472 - (A) OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE (1882). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial No. 23762 Caliber/Bore: .45-60 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique Blue finish with case colored hammer, lever, trigger, and buttplate. Straight grained American walnut stocks with carbine butt plate and full length forend. Barrel has standard markings for this model and ladder carbine sights. Rear sight is mounted in reverse and is original. Receiver is of 2nd Model type with a screwed on guide for dust cover. Dust cover has no thumbprint. Saddle ring is mounted on left side. Brass elevator is marked “45-60”. Upper tang is marked “MODEL 1876”. Lower tang has full serial number 23762 behind lever. Forearm is full length with single barrel band and forend cap with 1-1/2” of muzzle exposed. CONDITION: Excellent. Carbine retains over 95% original factory applied blue finish. A small amount of surface corrosion is present with no evidence of having been cleaned. Dried oil and grease from the period is evident in corners and protected areas. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Receiver is excellent as well with a trace of finish loss at balance point of bottom of receiver. Hammer and lever retain most all of the vivid case colors with a small amount of factory applied lacquer finish remaining in the protected areas of the lever. Wood stocks are very fine with several very minor impressions and bruises. The original varnish finish is excellent with no evidence of restoration or cleaning. This is an exceptional 1876 Carbine and these are typically found in fair to poor condition. They were heavily used by police and militias in the Northwest as well as State provincial police forces. This is the finest and most honest standard Model 1876 Saddle Ring Carbine we have had the honor of offering. From the Jim Linton Collection. 15,000 - 25,000
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1473 - (A) HIGH CONDITION DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Deluxe Serial No. 18333 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique According to the factory letter, this rifle was shipped on May 31st, 1877 with a half octagon barrel, case colored frame, lever, and hammer, plain trigger, triple X checkered stock and short magazine. The sights are not mentioned in letter; German nickel sporting front and long tang Winchester semi-buckhorn rear sight. This is an early 1st Model with the second type oval thumbprint dust cover (not raised). All internal numbers are matching, including buttstock. CONDITION: This rifle remains today in outstanding, all original condition. Barrel retains 95%+ original factory blue finish with razor sharp edges and sharp legends. The forend cap retains approximately 70% original case colors. Overall, the frame retains approximately 70% case colors with the balance nickeled out. Hammer retains 95% colors, some vivid. The same can be said for the sides of the lever, which has nickeled out on the base. The 3X walnut exhibits fiery grain and the original checkering is still sharp. Even the buttplate retains approximately 80% original colors. Loading gate retains nearly all of its bright nitre blue finish. Screw heads are true. Wood is proud to metal. There is a small 1/8” wood repair on left upper forend at frame. Bore exhibits sharp lands and grooves with mirror brightness. Fine action. It never ceases to amaze this writer as to how a gun survives in such condition over such a long length of time, and its possession by several generations. This is a truly exceptional 1st Model that will thrill even the most discriminating collector. As an added note, for those not familiar with 1st Model 1873’s, the caliber is not marked on either the barrel or lifter as it was only available in .44 caliber at the time. 15,000 - 20,000
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1474 - (A) ENGRAVED WINCHESTER 1866 THIRD MODEL LEVER-ACTION RIFLE (1869). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 26860 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Rifle features: full octagon barrel, full magazine, folding ladder rear sight, German knife blade front sight, brass forend cap, frame, and rifle butt, sling swivels, walnut stocks, case colored hammer and lever. The most prolific engravers of Winchesters at the time this rifle was manufactured were L.D. Nimschke and then the Ulrich family. Winchester employed six engraving members of that family, to include Conrad F., John, Herman L., Alden George, Leslie Borden, and Rudolph E. Two of the six also engraved for Marlin. Three brothers working for Winchester at this time included Conrad, John, and Herman. The engraving is defintely the work of L.D. Nimschke and his shop. The left side features a bold eagle head with surrounded by typically scroll and leaf with larged punched out background and circles around the screwheads. The right side is engraved with the initials “H.W.C.” (It is purported that this rifle was a gift to Henry W. Corbett, Oregon Senator from 1867 to 1876, from a local constituent seeking political favor) with the heraldic American flag motif with identical scroll engraving surrounding the center image. You will also find similar pattern engraving on the forend cap, lower tang, lower receiver, lifter, and butt plate. Found on page 121 in the Madis book, you will see the exact same pattern of engraving, both left and right side. The panel that holds the initials is blank on the photographed rifle. The pictured rifles are from the collection of Dr. Ed Lewis. There is a an arrow and an “A” stamped on the lower tang. The stock and butt plate were removed to reveal to the last four digits of the serial number “6860”. The rear sight is the round top type one seen on page 123. Accompanied by a two page letter from renowned researcher and author, George Madis, wherein he substantiates most of the technical information above. CONDITION: The barrel and tube are a pleasing
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mix of gray and brown patina with scattered age freckling. The barrel is stamped “Winchester Repeating Arms, New Haven, CT, Kings Improvement Patented March 29th 1866, October 16th 1860”. The butt stock is referred to as the second type with the longer grip and rounded comb. Has the small type lever. The hammer and knurling is the third type as seen in page 94, third from the left in the Winchester book by Madis. The barrel marking is readable, but light in areas. The sharp edges of the octagon has softened. The bolt is brown patina. There is traces of case colors on hammer, mostly on the inside. The lever is a brown silver patina mix. Stocks are excellent and are proud to metal, but have had some finish added, but are quite nice. Sling swivels are Winchester original. There is a small chip at the toe of stock where it meets the butt plate. Action is fine. Bore shows well defined rifling, but frosted with minor residue. This is an extremely handsome, factory engraved, fairly early, Model 1866 rifle. 14,000 - 22,000
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1475 - (A) WINCHESTER 1866 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 72133 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Antique Rare engraved musket with 27” round barrel, 7/8th magazine, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 900 yard Henry-type ladder rear sight that is probably original to this musket. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with 2/3 length forearm, 3 bands and straight stock that has musket/carbine buttplate with trap, containing a 4-piece brass and iron cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang, under the wood, is marked with the assembly number 2393 with matching number in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom of stock and middle forearm band have factory sling loops. The receiver and sideplates are beautifully engraved by master engraver L.D. Nimschke with nearly full coverage on the sides consisting of elaborate, sweeping, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have a fine pearled background. Two of the scrolls on the left side terminate in feather patterns with a panel in the center of left sideplate engraved “M.R.” and an empty panel in the front side flat. Right side is equally beautifully engraved with more tight patterns having a sweeping ribbon in the center through which a foliate arabesque pattern emerges from an engraved rectangle. Right front side flat is a mirror image of the left. The transition flats from sideplates to front side panels are unusually engraved in foliate and floral patterns. Bottom of the carrier is engraved in a geometric pattern with multiple borders and there is Mr. Nimschke’s flower blossom between the timing screws. Bottom tang is engraved in a geometric pattern behind trigger slot surrounding Mr. Nimschke’s “LDN” initial signature. Top of receiver is engraved in foliate & floral and geometric patterns. Sides of top and bottom tangs, under the wood and in other sheltered areas show orig gold wash. Given the elaborate engraving, which is unusual to find on a musket, it seems likely that this musket would have been intended as a presentation to some governmental authority to solicit a contract or as a presentation. The fact that this musket shows moderate to heavy use would indicate that is may not have remained in the U.S. but was
probably shipped into the Middle East or South America. This musket is pictured, both sides, on pg. 50 of The Book of Winchester Engraving and on pg. 59 of Winchester Engraving, both by Wilson. CONDITION: Good, all matching. Barrel, magazine tube, and bands retain most of a fine professionally restored finish. Receiver and sideplates retain about 30-40% original gold wash, stronger on left side. Lever and hammer are a mottled grey/brown patina. Wood is sound with usual nicks, dings and scratches showing heavy wear and an old refinish. There is a small professional repair on left at ejection port. Mechanics are fine. Strong sharp bore with good shine and spots of heavy pitting. Cleaning rod has replacement slotted tip and one damaged female thread section, otherwise is fine. 12,000 - 18,000
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1476 - (A) WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1887). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Deluxe Serial No. 224123 Caliber/Bore: .38 WCF Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Factory research states this rifle left the factory as a .38 caliber 26” octagon barrel; with trigger “dittoed from serial number 224122 which has a ditto from plain trigger on serial number 224121 and ‘Set’ written over it.”, checkered stock, pistol grip, and case hardened. Received in warehouse January 19th, 1887 and shipped from warehouse January 20th, 1887. Features include octagon barrel with full length tubular magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight and factory rear sporting sight, case hardened lever action with original blue dust cover, case color lever and hammer, single set trigger, highly figured front and rear pistol grip walnut stocks with case hardened crescent buttplate and forend cap. Front stock has a wrap around diamond pattern checkered panel. Rear pistol grip walnut stock has two checkered panels at the wrist. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 85% of the original factory applied blue finish with just a bit of high edge wear. Hammer, lever and action retain approximately 80% case colors, most bright. Wood is proud to metal with just a few handling and storage marks. Bore shows defined rifling, albeit edges are not sharp and grooves are frosted. 12,000 - 16,000
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1477 - (A) CLASSIC EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial No. 46164 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1870 during the turbulent period of western expansion and the high point of the Indian War. The iconic 1866 Winchester Saddle Ring Carbine or the “Yellowboy” as it was affectionately known was a treasured piece of equipment used by frontiersmen and westward expansionist alike. These carbines were hard used and spent most of their useful lives out in the weather and at the ready. This early carbine with its 20” barrel and still chambered for the original .44 rimfire cartridge and not later converted to centerfire as so many were is mounted with two piece American walnut stocks with crescent buttplate with trap for cleaning rod. Sight mounted front barrel band and early two position flip rear sight. The gunmetal brass frame has saddle ring attachment with ring. CONDITION: Good as offered with the barrel and magazine tube having turned a very honest and pleasant chocolate brown patina. The gunmetal brass receiver and buttplate have a fine mustard yellow patina and typical small period nick and impressions. The two piece walnut stocks are good with the forearm showing period wear from carry or possible scabbard wear and small amount of material loss at forend tip. The buttstock has evidence of earlier refinishing and a splice at the toe and a wood filled area to rear of lower tang (possibly from a sling swivel). These repairs are quite old and are just part of the history of the gun. The butt is slightly undersized from this earlier work. The bore is rather dark but has very strong rifling. The action operates smoothly and properly. The carbine presents itself very well and could possibly tell a great many tales of earlier western life. 10,000 - 15,000
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1478 - (A) RARE HIGH CONDITION SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 .44 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE (1887). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 253836B Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Winchester Barrel Length: 20â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique One of the hardest to find weapons in the Winchester collecting field are special order carbines. Very few were ordered with any special features. It is extra special when you find on an 1873 in the antique serial range in .44 caliber. Factory letter states this rifle shipped as a .44 caliber carbine with fine front sights, half magazine, and rifle butt. Other features include folding ladder carbine rear sight, saddle ring and stud, walnut stocks, blued finish, and case colored hammer and lever. This button magazine carbine features a single barrel band. CONDITION: Legends are razor sharp. Barrel is a pleasing, homogeneous blend of factory blue mixed with soft patina. Frame retains approximately 80% of the original high polish factory blue finish, softening with patina coming through. Nice traces of color on hammer. Lever has darkened out. Wood is excellent, proud to metal, never sanded, no cracks, with only minor handling marks. This special little carbine still retains the original cleaning rod in butt. An extremely rare and unusually fine condition 1880â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special order carbine. 10,000 - 14,000
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1479 - (A) ANTIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 .44-40 CALIBER RIFLE (1881). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 74224 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 24â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique Full octagon barrel with full length magazine. Chambered for the .44-40 cartridge. Case colored receiver with case colored forend cap, hammer, lever, and shotgun buttplate. Thick base tang sight with sporting front sight with nickel silver insert. Elevator adjustable rear sight with checkered sides. Second Model with screw attached dust cover rail. Mounted with straight grained American walnut stocks. Equipped with set trigger. A true classic example of the Winchester 1873 rifle, the gun that won the West. Masterfully restored by Turnbull restoration in 2003. The case colored components are virtually indistinguishable from original factory applied finishes. The blue finished barrel and magazine are equally indistinguishable as they have been slightly distressed and aged to appear authentic. The American walnut stocks are still a very proud fit. Truly a very aesthetically pleasing rifle. Bore is good with strong rifling with small areas of mottled pitting and darkness in the grooves of the rifling. Mechanics are in proper functioning order and action is crisp. Set trigger works properly. Factory research confirms all of the above listed special features. This is an incredibly handsome rifle in all respects. 10,000 - 14,000
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1480 - (A) PHENOMENAL WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 CASE COLORED RECEIVER RIFLE (1883). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 123728 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Factory letter states that this rifle was shipped on April 30th, 1883 in .32 caliber with Octagon barrel, plain trigger, and case hardened. Features octagon barrel with full magazine. Case colored forearm cap, receiver, hammer, lever and trigger. Comes with straight grain American walnut stock. Carrier lifter is marked “32 CAL”. Buttplate is case colored and absent of any trapdoor. Front sight is of a German silver insert, rear sight is a short, early model acorn type sight with checkered edges. Third Model receiver with integral dust cover rail. Barrel retains 95-96% blue with some surface discoloration towards the end of muzzle. Magazine tube is 96-97% blue as is magazine tube guide ring. Case colored receiver retains 96-98% bright case colors on left side and 95% bright case colors on right side with balance turning slightly mellow. Loading gate retains 98% of its dark nitre blue. Hammer is 95-96% case colored and sports a drag line. Dark case colors on the flats of lever with bottom retaining a dark patina. Bottom tang fits receiver as if it has never been removed with about 90% case colors and balance turning a light patina. Trigger is of a light patina. Stock has few impressions with very light surface scratches. Buttplate retains 90% case colors mellowing to a light pattern. Overall, no chips or cracks are evident in the wood. Overall condition is extremely fine. Bore is excellent with sharp rifling. Cycles properly and mechanics are fine. 10,000 - 12,500
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1481 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 105521 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire Barrel Length: 24-1/4” FFL Status: Antique Fine ’66 rifle with 24-1/4” octagon barrel, full magazine, altered Rocky Mountain front sight with German silver blade and replacement Kentucky rifle style fixed rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut with straight stock that has crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-piece brass & iron cleaning rod. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with an “X”, a “P” and an “F”. Last four digits of matching serial number are found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom of stock and forend cap have factory-style sling swivels that may have been added. Receiver, forend cap, and buttplate tang are beautifully engraved in period New York style, probably from the L. D. Nimschke shop. Engraving consists of nearly full coverage, extremely well executed foliate arabesque patterns with fine pearled background on both sides. Each sideplate exhibits an empty round panel with dash and dot border. The transition on the left side is engraved with diamonds and the right side with diamond and dot patterns. Receiver ring over the top is engraved in a large “X” pattern with diamond and dot background. Diamond patterns are also engraved on top edges of receiver overlapping the sideplates. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over the top of the receiver, by the hammer slot, and onto the top tang. Bottom of carrier is engraved in diamond and dot patterns with matching foliate arabesque patterns between the timing screws. Just below that engraved pattern is a stamped small rectangle which encloses the initials “JPE”, possibly those of the engraver which are unknown to this cataloger. Matching foliate arabesque patterns are engraved on each side of the nosecap and buttplate tang. This rifle was produced in about 1872 at a time when the West was still very wild with marauding Indians and other dangers and any repeating firearm was in great demand. Almost certainly this rifle would have been in the possession of a wealthy individual or as a presentation to
an important person. The fact that it shows extensive use attests to the fact that it saw hard frontier service. CONDITION: Fair to good. No original finish remains with all of the steel parts a cleaned grey/brown metal patina. The brass receiver, forend cap, and buttplate retain a medium mustard patina showing moderate to heavy wear on the engraving with worn edges. Left front raised area of the receiver has a series of small dings. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore with sharp rifling. 9,000 - 14,000
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1482 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 97071 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF Barrel Length: 24â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique This deluxe checkered, pistol gripped, case colored receiver, deluxe rifle is in very fine condition overall. With a half round-half octagon barrel, this Third Model 1873 has a piano varnish finished stock with highly figured center cut crotch walnut. The assembly number on interior of lower tang matches the stock and buttplate. Features traditional two line Winchester barrel address, sporting blade front sight, and semi-buckhorn elevator adjustable rear sight. Factory research confirms all of the above with the exception that this rifle has a full magazine and research lists it as half magazine. This rifle was original shipped August 5th, 1882 and was reshipped on March 2nd, 1887 as work order 15483, which probably accounts for the change in magazine. CONDITION: The barrel and magazine retain over 80% of their respected faded blue finishes. The receiver retains approximately 30% faded case colors with balance having turned silver. The deluxe stocks retain most all of their varnished finishes with typical wear loss at forearm bottom and wrist from handling. A small chip of wood is missing on the forearm front left side and appears to be a very old and period chip. The bore is very fine with sharp rifling with very slight darkness in the grooves. The mechanics operate properly and smoothly. Special order barrel configurations are a great rarity in the Winchester collecting field. This rifle being a full deluxe with special order triple X wood (as indicated upon the tang), half octagon-half round barrel, and checkered pistol grip stocks add up to make this a superb deluxe .44 rifle. 9,000 - 12,000
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1483 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 DELUXE LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE (1883). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial No. 33718 Caliber/Bore: .45-75 Barrel Length: 28â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique This beautiful deluxe rifle features unusual special order adjustable front sight, 1876 dated ladder rear sight, blued octagon barrel, full magazine, special order case colored frame, lever, hammer, and buttplate; deluxe checkered pistol grip walnut stock with ebony insert. Factory research states serial number 33718 was built as a .45-60 and changed to .45-75 on June 8th, 1883, change was done before it left the factory. CONDITION: Barrel retains 85-90% original blue with some light age freckling, razor sharp edges with wear, and brown patina coming through surface for beautiful eye appeal. Tube is a smooth blue-brown patina with an overall blue hue. 50% original blue on dust jacket blending with patina. Traces of color on right side in hidden areas, balance nickeled out with age freckling and a few small pits on sideplate. Left side retains 25% case colors on sideplate. 10% case colors on frame, balance nickeling out with age freckling. Stocks are excellent to near mint with beautiful grain and some finish touch-up. Stocks are still proud to metal with sharp checkering. Wood is lovely with virtually no abrasions. Fine action. Very good to excellent sharp rifling with visible frosting and some residue. 8,000 - 10,000
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1484 - (A) HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 “BIG .50” LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 108776 Caliber/Bore: .50 Express Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Offered is a rare and desirable special order Winchester “Big .50”. Features full round barrel, special order button magazine, sporting front sight, three leaf express rear sight, blued finish, case colored hammer and trigger, walnut stocks and special order smooth shotgun buttplate. Factory research confirms all features except sights not listed. Shipped April 11th, 1903. CONDITION: This gun was partially refinished by a master at his craft, as it is nearly impossible to tell; we feel that the frame and forend cap have been blued in the proper high polish Winchester style, hammer and lever were recased, wood was refinished but is still proud to metal, buttplate was reblued. Barrel finish appears to be original with razor sharp lettering and brown patina coming through. The blue retains approximately 90% blue with a few minor age freckles. Sharp edges. 98% blue on frame with a few freckles. 99% case colors. Near mint to mint bore. A stunning “Big .50”. 7,000 - 10,000
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1485 - (A) CASE COLORED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .45-90 (1891). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 34576 Caliber/Bore: .45-90 WCF Barrel Length: 26â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique This beautiful deluxe Winchester comes in one of the most popular of all calibers, .45-90 WCF. It features a 26â&#x20AC;? full octagon barrel, full magazine, tang sight, sporting front sight, rear sight is filled, case colored frame, lever, hammer, forearm cap, and buttplate; deluxe triple X walnut highly finished stock with pistol grip and checkering, rifle butt. CONDITION: Aside from a few scattered handling marks, this gun is as new condition retaining brilliant case colors, razor sharp edges, and sharp legends. Simply breathtaking. This gun was restored by Turnbull in October of 2007. Has a factory letter stating is was shipped November 16th, 1891 and everything matches with the exception of the rear sight, which was originally a Lyman and is now filled. Mirror bore and perfect action. 6,000 - 10,000
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1486 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 .44 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1897). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Serial No. 71506 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Winchester Barrel Length: 24â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique Offered is a standard .44-40 caliber octagon barrel rifle that was shipped on March 17th, 1897. Features full octagon barrel, full magazine, German nickel sporting front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight, blued finish, case colored hammer and lever, walnut stocks, and rifle butt. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 75% original blue with balance blending to a homogeneous patina with razor sharp legends and edges. Magazine has approximately the same amount of blue with the same blending. 30% original blue on forend cap. 75% bright blue on sides of frame and bolt with balance drifting gun metal grey. Fine screw heads. Traces of case colors on side of hammer and lever. Stocks are excellent, proud to metal with usual minor dings. This early, antique serial range .44 was used but obviously well-cared for. Fine action. Bore is near mint with strong rifling. Far above average .44 caliber 1892, classic octagon rifle in scarce antique serial range. 6,000 - 8,000
1487 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE (1898). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 39470 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Winchester Barrel Length: 20â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique Factory letter states this rare .38-55 carbine was shipped April 15th, 1898 as a standard .38-55 carbine and was returned and repaired on September 23rd, 1901. Features full round barrel, full magazine, twin barrel bands, German nickel post front sight, express folding rear sight, blued finish, walnut stock, saddle ring and stud, and curved steel buttplate. CONDITION: Barrel and tube are a pleasing mix of blue-brown patina, as are bands. Sharp barrel address. Frame retains 85-90% original blue, thinning on top and bottom. Strong case colors on hammer and lever. Case colors have darkened on buttplate. Stock is very good with oil finish, proud to metal, with a few handling marks. Bright, shiny bore. Fine action. Beautiful, untouched example of a turn of the last century Model 1894. Extremely difficult to find any antique serial range .38-55 carbine and this is one of the better ones. 6,000 - 8,000
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1488 - (A) RARE 10 O’CLOCK SCREW 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1894). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 148 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Winchester Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Early in production, Winchester designers eliminated the screw that sits at ten o’clock on the loading gate. Not only does this rifle have that rare, early design, but it is a probably first or second day of production rifle. This screw is a guide rail screw of the loading port; it is believed only the first 2,000 to 3,000 have this screw before being eliminated. Winchester began production of this model in October 1894. It is definitely amongst the lowest known recorded numbers for this gun. Features full octagon barrel, full magazine, German nickel front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight, blued finish, walnut stocks, and rifle butt. Factory research shows serial number applied October 22nd, 1894, caliber .38-55, octagon barrel, and plain trigger; shipped from warehouse October 30th, 1894. CONDITION: Barrel and tube retain approximately 85% of an even mix of blue finish with soft patina coming through. Shard legends and edges. Frame is a mix of gunmetal grey and brown patina. Bolt is brown patina. Loading gate had 50% of the blue finish. Case colors on hammer and lever have darkened. Screw heads are fairly true with some minor scarring from tightening. Wood is very good to excellent, proud to metal, with just usual minor assorted handling marks but no cracks. Fine action. Strong, clean, well defined bore. A well used but well cared for early, three digit, antique Winchester Model 1894 rifle, one of the first off the assembly line of an all time classic. 5,500 - 8,500
1489 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial No. 13203 Caliber/Bore: .50 Winchester Express Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique Features full octagon barrel, full length magazine, blue finish overall, case colored hammer and lever, and two piece walnut stocks with crescent buttplate. Chambered for the .50-95 Express cartridge. Proper two line Winchester address barrel markings with chamber marked “50 CAL”. Dust cover is marked “WINCHESTER EXPRESS 50 CAL, 95 Grs”. These “Big Fifties” were used extensively in the late Buffalo hunting trade as well as in Africa and India. The majority of these rifles are found with English proofs as the British utilized these guns extensively in their colonies abroad. CONDITION: Good overall with walnut stocks showing oil darkness from use and handling. One chip exists from forearm at rear right top edge, otherwise fine. Barrel and receiver are basically without any remaining finish and have turned a combination of bright steel and patina. Bore is exceptionally fine and mechanics are crisp and functioning. 5,500 - 7,500
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1490 - (A) FINE CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 .45-90 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 78518 Caliber/Bore: .45-90 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique The 1972 factory letter states that this rifle was shipped July 11th, 1894, with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, in caliber .45-90. Other features include full magazine, German silver front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight, case color frame, lever, and hammer, walnut stocks, and rifle butt. CONDITION: Barrel and tube retain approximately 85% original factory blue with brown patina starting to show through. Razor sharp edges and legends. Bolt retains 99% original high polish blue. Left side of frame retains approximately 85% case colors, some bright. Right side of frame is a bit better and brighter. 95% bright blue on loading gate. Strong case colors on sides of hammer and lever. Forearm cap and buttplate have patterned out. Stocks are excellent, proud to metal. No cracks or chips. Bottom of frame and lever have turned patina. Fine action. Mirror bore. 5,000 - 8,000
1491 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION CARBINE (1871). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 35789 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique
1492 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE .45-90 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1890). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Deluxe Serial No. 48?64 Caliber/Bore: .45-90 WCF Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique
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Features full round barrel, full magazine, twin barrel bands, front sight, brass frame, steel carbine trapdoor buttplate, and walnut stocks. Saddle ring removed and plugged. Rear sight missing. CONDITION: All steel parts are basically grey patina. Barrel markings are mostly readable. Brass is not polished but was cleaned at one time. Walnut buttstock shows some dings with dryness and open seams. Left side of wrist shows some pinned repair. Rear barrel band screw replaced. Fine working action. Bore has visible rifling but shows usual roughness. Honest example of a well-used “Yellow Boy”. 4,000 - 6,000
Because the serial number on tang is partially illegible, we have taken the gun apart to determine if it is an absolute deluxe 1886, but we can only find assembly numbers. Full deluxe rifle with octagon barrel, sporting blade front sight, buckhorn elevator adjusted rear sight, full magazine, set trigger and checkered pistol grip deluxe XX walnut stocks with crescent butt. Lower tang is marked “XX” for the grade of deluxe highly figured crotch walnut. Blue and case colored finish with a piano varnish finish on stocks. CONDITION: Good overall. Bore has strong rifling with frosted lands and grooves. Blue finish on barrel and magazine is very thin with about 20% remaining and balance being soft patina. Case colors have faded from frame and has a nickeled appearance. The highly figured XX stocks have evidence of expert restoration/preservation. A crack has been repaired at tang area and is now stable. Two small patches of wood splices at forward corners of forearm at top. Stock finish is very good as restored. Checkering is good, moderately sharp. Fine action. 4,000 - 6,000
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1493 - (A) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 .38-55 CALIBER RIFLE (1898). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 147157 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique
Manufactured 1898 with a 26” full octagon barrel and full length magazine. Fitted with a sporting blade front sight and three leaf express rear sight. Standard two line Winchester barrel address on left barrel flat with caliber “38-55” marked over chamber. Fitted with an incredible piece of 3X highly figured crotch cut American walnut two piece stocks with “H” checkering and capped checkered pistol grip with crescent buttplate. The lower tang is assembly number 516 with “XXXX” designation for the special order deluxe stocks. The stock mortise is marked with the same 516. A second assembly number, 14377, is on the tang as well and this number is found on butt under the unnumbered buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine as restored with over 95% restored blue finish on the barrel and magazine. The receiver retains over 80% bright restored blue with a spot of finish loss on the receiver ring over the chamber as well as thinning on the balance point and light finish loss from carry use around loading gate. The highly figures stocks are very fine and solid with no cracks or material loss. The contemporary varnish remains almost entirely intact on the forearms with slight wear to rear of checkering. The buttstock has several flecks of varnish loss around wrist but otherwise is excellent. The buttplate has basically silvered but is very good. Bore is mirror bright with sharp rifling. The action is crisp and operates properly. 3,500 - 5,500
1494 - (A) HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1893). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 452930B Caliber/Bore: .38-40 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
This beautiful Winchester has seen very little use and was well-cared for. Features full round barrel, full magazine, Winchester sporting front sight, Winchester sporting buckhorn rear sight, blued finish, case colored hammer and lever, walnut stocks, and rifle butt. CONDITION: Barrel and tube retain approximately 90% original factory blue, blending perfectly with soft patina coming through finish. Both sides of the frame retain 90% of the Winchester factory high polish mirror blue finish with light age freckling and patina coming through. 95% brilliant blue on loading gate. Strong case colors on hammer. Wood is proud to metal with original finish and only a few usual bumps. Buttplate is grey patina. Action is fine. Mirror bore. Lovely, all original 1873 with lots of condition, just the way collectors like to see them. 3,500 - 4,500
1495 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE .44-40 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1886). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 200430 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
Factory research states that rifle serial number 200430 was shipped February 3rd, 1886 as an octagon rifle with set trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, and case hardened, which is how it remains today. Returned for repair October 17th, 1906. Features standard sporting Winchester sights and full magazine. CONDITION: Gun has been fully restored. Barrel and tube retain approximately 95% of the expertly reapplied finish with razor sharp edges and legends. Frame, hammer and lever retain the majority of their reapplied case colors. The refinished stock has razor sharp checkering, fiery grain triple X wood and beautiful case colors on butt. Beautifully restored .44 caliber with great bore and action. 3,500 - 4,500
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1496 - (A) HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1873 BUTTON MAGAZINE LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1887). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 245283 Caliber/Bore: .44 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
Factory research indicates serial No. 245283 was shipped on September 10th, 1887 as an octagon barrel .44 rifle with half magazine and plain trigger. This lovely special order .44 caliber Model 1873 features include octagonal blue barrel, button magazine, Winchester sporting front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, blued finish, case colored lever, hammer and crescent buttplate with trapdoor; and plain straight walnut stocks. CONDITION: Octagon barrel retains approximately 90% original factory blue blending with homogeneous patina showing under the finish with wear on edges and some light aging. Sharp legends. Dust cover retains traces of blue blending to soft patina. Frame exhibits approximately 85-90% mirror finish, high luster factory blue that collectors are looking for; light patina can be seen under the finish, with a couple of typical striations and some scattered handling marks. Hammer retains 50% or better case colors while the lever and buttplate have basically darkened. Walnut stocks are proud to metal that have been freshened up at one time, but not sanded, and now have a smooth oil finish with virtually no nicks or bruises; rifle had a small internal hairline crack at the wrist that was masterfully restored by an Amish craftsman and is virtually no longer present. Strong, rifled bore with sharp lands and grooves. Fine action. This gun is in superb condition for being 141 years old and it would be hard to upgrade to a finer example. 4,000 - 6,000
1497 - (A) SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 232891 Caliber/Bore: .38-40 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique
This fine condition all original rifle displays two special order features: the extra 2” 26” octagon barrel and the double set triggers. Standard features include full octagon barrel, full magazine, German nickel sporting front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight, tang sight, blue finish, with case colored hammer and lever, walnut stocks, rifle butt. Has the all metal-four piece cleaning rod in butt. Factory research mentions octagon barrel but does not list length but does list set trigger, shipped August 20th, 1887. CONDITION: Remains in used but well cared for condition. Barrel shows approximately 70% original factory blue, blending with soft base patina for a homogeneous eye appeal. The tube is a thinning blue with patina and a few age freckles. Frame retains approximately 50-60% of the original brilliant high polish Winchester blue on left and right sides, with the balance a smooth, soft patina. Traces of color on lever with some strong color on left side of hammer. Wood is excellent, proud to metal, raised grain with a few minor dings but overall near mint. Has a strong rifled mirror bore and a fine action. Far above average with a couple scarce special features. 3,000 - 5,000
1498 - (A) WINCHESTER 1894 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 47179 Caliber/Bore: .30-30 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique
Offered is an antique serial range Winchester Model 1894 with the following special features: half octagon barrel, half magazine, takedown, express rear sight, pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, Lyman 21 receiver sight. Factory research confirms all of the above but there is no mention of takedown and lists trigger as plain. Shipped September 26th, 1898. CONDITION: The barrel is a solid, smooth blue brown patina mix with sharp legends and edges. Rear sight still has high polish blue finish. Frame and forend cap are a soft smooth brown patina, case colors have patterned out. Walnut stocks are excellent, proud to metal, with Winchester logo buttplate and grip cap. Wood has a few minor dings and some thinning of the checkering but pattern still all there. Fine action and a strong, well defined lands with grooves a bit frosty. A beautiful extra special rifle that was used but well cared for and ordered by a man who knew exactly what he wanted in a sporting rifle. 3,000 - 5,000
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1499 - (A) SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 .44 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1883). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 127070 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
This special order Winchester is in the most popular of available calibers at the time, the venerable .44-40. It features full octagon barrel, special order button magazine, German nickel front sight, Winchester semi-buckhorn rear sporting sight, blue finish, case colored hammer and lever, rifle butt, walnut stocks. Factory research shows rifle shipped September 26th, 1883 and confirms configuration. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 40% original factory blue, blending with soft brown patina, and retaining its strong legends and sharp edges. Both sides of the frame retain approximately 85% of the original high polish Winchester blue finish, blending with soft patina, and exhibiting some of the usual striations found on original guns. Walnut stocks are excellent, proud to metal, no cracks or chips. Forearm has 14 kill notches on left side near frame. Rifle butt has brown patina, traces of color on hammer, lever patterned out. Bore exhibits strong lands and grooves, fine action. Extremely handsome antique Model 1873 special order rifle. 3,000 - 5,000
1500 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1890). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 352886 Caliber/Bore: .38 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
Rifle features full round barrel, full magazine, German nickel front sight, Winchester semi-buckhorn rear sight, blued finish, case colored hammer, lever, and buttplate, rifle butt, walnut stocks. This fine, all original rifle is chambered for the popular .38-40 cartridge, which was known as a faster and flatter shooting choice over it’s .44 big brother with ample stopping power and its availability in numerous Western handguns made it an ideal choice for the range. CONDITION: Barrel and tube are a homogeneous and pleasing blend of blue and soft patina with sharp legends. Both sides of the frame retain approximately 75-80% of the bright factory Winchester blue finish with brown patina blending through from beneath. Traces of color on hammer, lever has basically patterned out, nice blend of blue on forearm cap and blue-brown patina on buttplate. Stocks are excellent, proud to metal, with no cracks or ships and a few minor handling marks. Fine action and a bore with sharp lands and grooves. Far above average rifle in a great caliber, nice enough to collect or shoot. 3,000 - 5,000
1501 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1885). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial No. 57972 Caliber/Bore: .45-75 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique
Standard rifle in nearly all respects, save for a special order single set trigger, in the popular large first caliber offered in this line, .45-75. Features full octagon barrel, full magazine, Beech folding front sight, Winchester 1876 folding ladder rear sight, blued finish, case colored lever and hammer, walnut stocks. CONDITION: Barrel retains a pleasing, homogeneous blend of blue and soft patina with sharp edges and razor sharp legends. Tube is basically all grey patina. Flashes of blue on forend cap. Left side of frame retains 60-70% of the bright factory blue, blending perfectly with visible striations. Right side has approximately 50% bright blue with balance blending perfectly and visible striations. Hammer still retains some great color. Lever has basically patterned out with a hint of bright color recesses. Wood is very good to excellent, proud to metal; rear stock does have quite a few bumps and bruises. Fine action. Fine bore with strong lands, shiny grooves and no visible abrasion. Handsome rifle that has been there but hasn’t been beat. 3,000 - 5,000
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1502 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING CARBINE (1881). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 155081 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique
This late production carbine features full round barrel, full magazine, double barrel bands, post front sight, two leaf folding rear sight, brass frame, walnut stock, saddle ring and stud, and brass carbine buttplate. CONDITION: Barrel, tube and bands are basically grey-brown patina; have been cleaned with scattered pitting, address partially readable. Brass was cleaned at some time. There is pitting on the bolt, lever, trigger and loading gate. A few replaced screws. Wood has been refinished. Stock has a repaired piece on left side at wrist. Very good action. Visible rifling. 3,000 - 4,500
1503 - (A) CASED AND ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 239719B Caliber/Bore: .44 WCF Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Antique Contemporary engraved and embellished Winchester Model 1873 short rifle. Chambered for the .44-40 cartridge and engraved in the Ulrich style with scroll and vine patterns with a dot punch background. Checkered stocks are done in the early “1 of 1000” pattern and have a crescent butt with trap for cleaning rod. Gold plated receiver, buttplate, and forend cap. Muzzle and chamber areas of barrel are engraved and gold banded in the “1 of 1000” pattern as well, albeit without the “1 of 1000” inscription. Barrel has been shortened professionally to 18” to give the appearance of a factory short rifle. Mounted with sporting blade front sight made of bone and a elevation adjustable rear sporting sight. Receiver has been expertly modified to give the appearance of an Open-Top variation. CONDITION: Very good with barrel and tube finishes having turned a plumb patina overall. The receiver retains over 85% of the gold plate with wear at edges and high points. The two piece checkered walnut stocks are very good and full sized with most of the contemporary finish remaining with numerous small bruises. The bore is very good with strong rifling with slight darkness in grooves. Action is crisp and properly functioning. Cased in a fitted walnut case with purple linen lining and partitioned for cleaning equipment and a reproduction box of .44-40 cartridges (empty). Case is very fine with no distress. A very attractive Winchester that has been custom engraved in the factory style and has a very great eye appeal. 3,000 - 4,000
1504 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1884). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial No. 49430 Caliber/Bore: .40-60 Winchester Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique
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Standard rifle features full octagon barrel, full magazine, 1876 Winchester ladder rear sight, blued finish, walnut stocks and rifle butt. CONDITION: Barrel is a lovely, homogeneous mix of blue-brown patina overall giving a very smooth appearance. Razor sharp legends. Tube is brown-grey patina with age spotting. Frame is brown patina with scattered salt and pepper texture and some light wipe-on finish. No visible case colors. Dust cover is grey patina. Wood was refinished at one time, with numerous dings and is slightly shy to metal. Fine action. Visible rifling but with residue and thinning. Handsome representative example of the large Centennial rifle. 3,000 - 4,000
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1505 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 MUSKET (1870). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Musket Serial No. 42617 Caliber/Bore: .44 RF Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Antique
Musket variation of the famed Winchester Model 1866 rifle . Chambered for the rimfire .44 Henry cartridge and fitted with two piece American walnut stocks with sling swivels and musket buttplate made of brass with trap for cleaning rod. Post front sight that doubles as bayonet attachment for socket style bayonet and ladder adjustable rear sight. CONDITION: Fair. Barrel, bands, hammer, and lever are all turned a plum patina finish. The brass receiver and butt have a dark patina coloring. The wood stocks have numerous small bruises and compressions, as well as slight material loss at edges of butt and forearms. A minor crack is evident at tip of forearms as well as at rear of tang in butt. The bore is very dark but rifling does exist. The action operates properly and the rifle has a very honest antique appeal. 3,000 - 4,000
1506 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1894). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 478039B Caliber/Bore: .38-40 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
Features full octagon barrel, full magazine, German nickel front sight, semi-buckhorn sporting rear sight, blue finish, case colored hammer and lever, walnut stock, rifle butt. This is a standard all original Winchester Model 1873 in the popular .38-40 caliber. The .38-40 caliber was popular as it was interchangeable with the Colt Single Action and 1878 calibers. It has always played second fiddle to the .44-40, which does not make sense. The .38-40 uses a .401 diameter bullet vs the .429 bullet of the .44-40. The powder charge and case length are identical, while the .38-40 shoots flatter. It is simply a better cartridge for shooters. CONDITION: Barrel retains 95% of a pleasing blue smooth plum patina mix with razor sharp edges and legends. The magazine is a bit more patina with some age freckling. The frame retains approximately 30-40% of the original bright blue, blending perfectly with the blue-brown mix of patina that gives the gun a pleasing homogeneous look with gunmetal grey wear on high edges. Traces of case colors on both hammer and lever are still present. 50% nitre blue on loading gate. Flashes of blue on dust cover, but basically patina. Wood is excellent and proud to metal and has the few usual minor dings and impressions, but has nice original finish that was never freshened up. Even the forearm cap has approximately 50% blue finish. Bore exhibits well defined clean rifling. Fine action. Simply put, far above average ‘73 in the antique serial range and in a great caliber. 2,250 - 3,000
1507 - (A) INDIAN STYLE DECORATED WINCHESTER 1866 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 1598?? Caliber/Bore: .44 Rimfire Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Antique
Basically your standard issue 1866 saddle ring carbine with round barrel, full magazine, twin bands, post front sight, single leaf folding rear sight, brass frame, saddle ring in stud with walnut stocks, and a brass carbine buttplate. Serial number on the lower tang, the last two numbers are worn smooth and illegible. CONDITION: All metal is a fine soft blue-brown patina with sharp barrel legends. Front barrel band is missing the screw. Brass is untouched, lovely color. The forend is decorated with six tacks of unknown vintage and inset brass plaque, and small forearm repair. Right side of stock decorated with tacks in a cross pattern. Stock has some hairline cracks with brass plaque at bottom, decorative heel, five point star on left side, pinned repair at wrist. Wood is 1/8th of an inch shy to metal at wrist and should be able to be made more presentable by a good woodworker. Muzzle slightly rounded from scabbard. Well defined bore and fine action. Metal on this rifle is very presentable, wood could probably be fitted for a better look with some minor repair to the cracks, tacks are faceted and would look better with old style smooth rounds. Still a handsome rifle with the Western “Yellow Boy” look. 2,000 - 4,000
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1508 - (A) WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1888). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 280528 Caliber/Bore: .32 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
1509 - (A) E.M. REILLY .500 BPE HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE. Manufacturer: E.M. Reilly Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 24398 Caliber/Bore: .500 BPE Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8”
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This special order model 1873 Winchester features a full round barrel, special order button magazine, special order case colored receiver with case colored lever and hammer, rifle butt, walnut stocks, knife blade front sight, Winchester semi-buckhorn rear sight. Factory research confirms configuration of rifle and indicates this rifle was shipped October 30th, 1888. CONDITION: Legends are sharp as new and the finish has muted to a soft brown patina, mixed with areas of light blue. Case colors on frame have basically nickeled out, mixed with some soft patina. Same can be said for colors on hammer and lever. Wood is excellent, buttplate is grey patina with some age freckling. Action is fine. Bore exhibits strong lands and grooves. 1,500 - 2,000
(Circa 1875) E.M. Reilly and Company were known for retailing high quality guns and rifles, and had a fine reputation. They did not actually have a factory, but sourced guns from the trade. This high quality rifle, most likely made by W&C Scott (serial number corresponds to Scott records for 1879), has 28” stub Damascus barrels with full length file cut rib with dolls head extension holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, and silver bead front. Reilly name and Oxford Street London and Rue Scribe Paris addresses are engraved on tops of barrels. Barrel flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 38 bore. Round bodied Jones under lever action is fitted with peninsula back spring locks having round bodied serpentine rebounding hammers. Locks are fitted with front acting stalking safeties. Action and locks are engraved with 90% coverage very finely cut, small open shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “E. M. Reilly & Co” “London” is on each lockplate. Nicely figured and lightly streaked European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over steel buttplate. Stock features small right hand shadow line cheekpiece, classic flat top checkering at grip, along with a vacant silver oval and sling eye on toe line. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. Weight: 9 lbs 2 oz. CONDITION: Good to very good, mostly original. Barrels retain most of their original brown, which has darkened considerably and has numerous marks and light scratches. Action and locks have perhaps as much as 30% original case hardening color where protected, but are mostly gray. Stocks retain some original finish, considerably worn, with numerous marks. Checkering considerably worn and wood at grip is slightly below metal. Bores are good to fine, shiny, with scattered pitting toward breech ends, lightly frosted toward muzzles. Action is tight. Locks are excellent. Right safety does not engage. This high quality rifle is undoubtedly a good shooter. MGM 59. 3,500 - 4,500
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1510 - (A) MAGNIFICENT AND SPLENDID GERMAN WHEELOCK SPORTING RIFLE LAVISHLY AND ELABORATELY CARVED THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH BY GEORG MAUCHER OF SCHWABISCH GMUND, CIRCA 1660. Manufacturer: Georg Maucher Model: Wheelock Caliber/Bore: .64 Rifled Barrel Length: 33 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Formerly in the collection of Secretary of the Treasury William E. Simon. One of the finest and most remarkable wheelock guns in America, this magnificent rifle has been convincingly attributed to Georg Maucher by the curator emeritus of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Stuart W. Pyhrr. Superlatives are entirely appropriate in describing this true work of art firearm. The 34” .64 caliber octagonal barrel with 16 groove rifling is unengraved and plain, so as not to detract from the incredible carving on the dark walnut full stock. The flat lockplate has a wheel cover engraved with two large breasted angels. The pierced, articulated cock is engraved with a helmeted warrior atop a monster. The cock spring is finely detailed and filed. The steel trigger guard with three finger grooves is relatively plain except for minor sparse engraving. The steel buttplate is plain as well so as not to detract from the wood carving. The dark walnut full stock is entirely carved in relief with various scenes. The forends are in relief with hunting scenes, animals facing other animals. In front of the lock is a nude female figure cavorting with animals. Stock is carved with a monster’s head where the ramrod enters in place of a ramrod pipe. The bottom of the stock is carved with foliage and relief, and a rabbit at base. Opposite the lock, the stock depicts a hunter in 16th century period costume spearing a magnificent stag as it is harried by three hunting dogs. The patchbox cover is carved with a woman playing a lyre to animals including a boar, stag, unicorn, doe, horse, lion, dog, rabbit and, most remarkably, an elephant. More hunting scenes and superbly carved foliage cover the upper edge of the stock. Most importantly, the cheek rest is carved with a crowned king holding an orb and scepter, seated in a chariot drawn by two horses. The inside of the cheek rest is carved with a game scene depicting a hunter holding a spear and accompanied by his three hounds as they attack a vicious wild boar. It is believed that this rifle is one of four, each depicting a different continent. One in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna has “ASIA” carved along the edge of the stock. Another is the Dresden Museum is carved “AMERICA”, and one in the Metropolitan is carved “AFRICA”. This rifle is, doubtless, the fourth in the series, although it
is not signed or carved with “EUROPA”. In addition to the fabulous carving, this rifle has superb scrimshawed mounts with the forend tip depicting naked figures holding shields. CONDITION: Barrel has been scrubbed bright in the European manner and the lockplate is cleaned to bright as well. Set trigger functions correctly. Stock has an extremely minor piece of forend replaced at juncture with the engraved forend tip, one-quarter of the left side of the engraved forend tip is replaced. The wood itself has only minor wear and the carving is still extremely crisp. This splendid rifle is accompanied by original letters from the Metropolitan Museum of Art attributing the work to Georg Maucher as well as a letter from the legendary dealer in fine European guns, Eric Vaule, to the director of the Schwabisch Gmund Museum. This is a unique opportunity to acquire one of the finest wheelock rifles in existence. PROVENANCE: The Honorable William E. Simon; Eric Vaule. 30,000 - 65,000
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1511 - (A) BEAUTIFUL CASED J. PURDEY BOXLOCK SIDE BY SIDE RIFLE IN .45-70 CALIBER. Manufacturer: J. Purdey Model: Boxlock SXS Rifle Serial No. 13386 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2” Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8” Beautiful Purdey boxlock rifle made originally as a .450 Express and later rebored to .45-70 by Daniel Fraser and so marked on the bottom of the barrel tubes. Top rib is matted near breach and muzzle with plain engraved portion at center that says “J. Purdey & Sons Audley House, South Audley Street London.” Top of left barrel marked “Cal .45/70” and barrels with three flip up rear sights and blade front sight, bottom rib with sling eye. Splinter forend with Anson type push button release is near fully checkered with circular edges towards breech ends. Buttstock is of beautifully figured French walnut, has a steel capped pistol grip, and is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist with tear drops behind boxlock action. Buttstock with edged cheekpiece on left side, sling eye and silver oval near toe engraved with owners initials “L.E.C.” and terminates with a checkered butt. Double triggers, extractors, and auto safety. The action is nicely scroll engraved in about 80% coverage and nicely engraved “J. Purdey and Sons” on sides. Case colored triggerplate is also very nicely scroll engraved, as is blued floorplate. Blued triggerguard with scroll engraving and long tang with serial number and scroll. Top of action is nicely scroll engraved as is blued top lever and top tang. “SAFE” in gold in front of safety. Beaded fences. Housed in a beautiful oak and leather case with reproduction tools. Case is red felt lined with original label on top and owners initials “L.E.C’ found embossed on top (matching oval at toe). CONDITION: Excellent at partially restored. Barrels retain nearly all of an older blued finish, likely applied by Daniel Fraser at the time of caliber update. Action retains about 20-30% original case colors. Floorplate retains about all of its properly restored blue, as does triggerguard. Stocks have been expertly restored and retain about all of their restored finish. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Action is tight and barrels are on face. Case is fair with leather wear, felt lining has been restored and tools are replacements as noted above. All in all, this is a dandy rifle and will last for many more lifetimes! 6,000 - 10,000 376
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1512 - (A) GERMAN GUILD HAMMER CAPE GUN, AS FOUND, WITH CARRYING STRAP AND PROTECTIVE ACTION SLEEVE. Manufacturer: German Guild Model: Cape Gun Serial No. 2712 Caliber/Bore: .43 Mauser ?/ 16 Bore Barrel Length: 27 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: Approx 3 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8”
1513 - (A) JOSEPH JAKOB ANSON DEELEY .45-70 BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SET OF 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN BARRELS. Manufacturer: Joseph Jakob Model: Double Rifle/Shotgun Serial No. 3246 Caliber/Bore: (Rifle) .45-70 (Shotgun) 20 Bore Barrel Length: (Both) 28” FFL Status: Antique
27-1/8” barrels with single standing express rear sight and German silver blade front, are unmarked as to maker. Rear portion of rib and top of action are stamped with crowned “V” proof denoting that this gun was made before 1891. Round bodied forward pivoting lever action is fitted with back spring locks with serpentine non-rebounding hammers. There are no marks or engraving on any metal surfaces. Steel trigger guard has inset scrolled wood tail. Front trigger is set. Plain European walnut stock measures 13-5/8” over steel buttplate. Serial number 2712 is on buttplate and on bottom of barrel. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and on captive forend which attaches to barrels with sliding bolt through oval German silver escutcheons. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain most of an old re-blue. There are traces of case hardening color on action and lockplates. Stocks retain most of their original finish, considerably worn. Checkering is worn and is smooth on left side of forend. Rifle bore is very fine with some light pitting. Shotgun bore is shiny but appears to have active rust at breech end. Gun is accompanied by an old carrying strap, and a really neat wraparound leather sleeve to protect action and locks from inclement weather. Sleeve is missing two buttons. MGM 95. 1,200 - 1,800
Fluid steel barrels marked “JOSEPH JAKOB MAKER/1556 PASSYUNK AVE. PHILADELPHIA” with smooth extended rib with doll’s head, standing rear sight, long spear front sight, and folding moon sight. Bottom of barrels marked with crown over crossed pistols. Additional pair of 20 gauge 28” barrels with flat matted rib and not marked with any marking except for “KRUPP STEEL” on barrel flats. Case hardened border engraved boxlock action with a few foliate scroll details, double triggers, extractor, intercepting safety, cocking indicators and automatic safety. Breechface marked “ANSON & DEELEY / 1152 / BREVETTE”. Finely checkered half-pistol grip stock of figured walnut with drop points and a later Pachmayr recoil pad. Finely checkered splinter forend with case hardened tip and Deeley release. Joseph Jakob was a noted gunsmith in Philadelphia who was often called the “Purdey of America”. He was active from 1869 to approximately 1890 and specialized in single and double guns. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially redone. Barrels and trigger guard show approximately 98-99% of the expertly reapplied blued finish. Rifle bores show sharp, well defined rifling. Shotgun barrel show a couple small areas of light abrasions but still clean and shiny. Action shows traces of case colors. Refreshed wood shows beautiful grain, sharp checkering and a few usual handling marks. We sent this rifle to be chamber cast as the caliber was not marked: it is verified with Krupp Steel barrels, .45-70 Government cartridge, and Anson Deeley frame. We have had .45-70 stamped into the water table. The 20 gauge came to us with no markings of any kind, which means they are probable replacements or custom made; we have our gunsmith stamp in a matching serial number along with “MODIFIED CHOKE” on right barrel and “FULL CHOKE” on left barrel, “20 GAUGE 2-3/4 CHAMBER” stamped on water table for quick identification. He deemed all barrels to be Nitro proofed, therefore can be shot with modern smokeless ammunition. It is very difficult to find vintage American double rifles in popular American cartridges; and the .45-70 is one of the most popular. A beautiful set hand built by a quality gunmaker, one of the few American made double rifles from the turn of the century. 4,000 - 6,000
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1514 - (A) BLACK POWDER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE BY R. B. RODDA & CO. Manufacturer: Rodda Model: Double Rifle Serial No. 4568 Caliber/Bore: .500 BPE Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 7/8” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2”
1515 - (A) GOOD QUALITY BRITISH ISLAND LOCK HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE IN .360 EXPRESS WITH NO MAKER MARKINGS. Manufacturer: Unmarked Model: SXS Double rifle Serial No. 1845 Caliber/Bore: .360 Express Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 9/16” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 1/8” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2”
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Rodda was known for supplying good quality guns and rifles through its Calcutta store. This rifle with 28” steel barrels is fitted with slightly raised full length matted rib holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, and silver bead front. Tops of barrels are engraved with makers name and “By Appointment To The Viceroy” and “& Governor General of India”, as well as “London” and “Calcutta” and serial number. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and “STEEL”. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Round bodied Jones under lever action is fitted with non-rebounding back spring locks having round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with scroll borders and “R. B. Rodda & Co” are on each lockplate. Trigger guard has tang scrolled to form checkered pistol grip. Serial number is on end of tang. Smoky marbled, lightly figured dense European walnut buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a sling eye along with a vacant silver oval are on toe line. Matching splinter forend with shaped metal tip is fully checkered and attaches to barrels with side bolt through oval steel escutcheons. Weight: 9 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Good to very good, as partially refinished. Barrels retain nearly all of an old re-black over numerous marks and dings. Action retains 20 - 30% original case color where protected, is mostly pewter gray. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish with some added oil, checkering re-cut. Bores are very good to fine, strong rifling throughout with frosting and one or two scattered minor pits at breech ends. Action is tight. Locks are fine. Forend bolt no longer captive. A good quality big bore black powder rifle. MGM205. 4,000 - 6,000
This well made Birmingham trade rifle has 28” dovetailed steel barrels fitted with full length file cut rib. Single standing, one folding leaf rear sight is dovetailed through. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and with new caliber marking “360 Express”. A wide sling loop is screwed to bottom rib. Round bodied Jones under lever action is fitted with island back spring locks having round bodied serpentine non-rebounding hammers and back sliding stalking safety that engage at half cock. Action and locks are engraved with 60% coverage varying sized scroll. There is no makers or retailers name on barrels or action parts. Serial number “1845” is on trigger guard bow. Nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/2” over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip, and a sling eye is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has a Scott type lever release but shaped differently than usual Scott guns. Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz. CONDITION: Fine, original. Barrels retain 70% original blue thinned on sides with light freckling overall. Action and locks retain 50 60% color. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish with numerous bumps and marks. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are fine to very fine, strong rifling throughout, fairly bright with some scattered pitting toward breech ends, mostly in right barrel. It will still shoot quite well. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Right lock is fine, left lock a bit short seared. Trigger pull is exceptionally light, needs attention. Safety will not engage. The .360 express cartridge is the ballistic equivalent of 38-55 Winchester. With a little mechanical attention, this cute little rifle would be ideal for deer sized game. MGM203. 1,500 - 2,500
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1516 - (A) RARE AND DESIRABLE MID-17TH CENTURY GERMANIC MATCHLOCK MUSKET OF THE TYPE USED IN COLONIAL AMERICA AS WELL AS MANY COUNTRIES IN EUROPE. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Matchlock Caliber/Bore: .65 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 41 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique The flat lockplate of sear type is decorated with vertical slashes. The hammer in the form of a stylized monster. The heavy 41-1/2” barrel of hexagonal shape with flat on top of sighting and single steel foresight. Iron trigger guard and buttplate of military form. Buttplate is of nail fastened type consistent with mid-17th century form. Blackened walnut fullstock with rudimentary carving and punch decoration near breech. CONDITION: Barrel is a deep, even, aged brown with maker’s stamp on left flat near breech. Lock with some staining but in extremely good condition. Flashpan appears to have all its original parts, including pivot (usually missing). Steel buttplate is a deep, even, aged brown. Trigger guard is brown stained with exfoliation characteristic of a nearly 400 year old musket. The blackened stock stamped with rack number 18 on left side of lock mortise. Forend 33” from muzzle appears to be pieced but with age and decoration consistent with a period repair. Steel tip ramrod is seized in ramrod channel. Good bore. A classic 17th century gun perfect for the colonial collector or the collector of ignition systems. 7,000 - 10,000
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1517 - (A) TRULY SUPERB HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION WESTLEY RICHARDS .577 BPE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: SxS Double Rifle Serial No. 6466 Caliber/Bore: .577 BPE with 2 - 3/4” chambers Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 1/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8” (1895) Made in 1886, but not sold until 1895 per factory records, this fine big bore double rifle has 28” Damascus barrels fitted with full length matted rib. A one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight is dovetailed through, and a silver bead front is longitudinally dovetailed into muzzle end. Unmatted portions of rib are engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.” and “FOR PAPER EXPRESS CARTRIDGE.” “.577 Bore” is on rear portion of rib with dolls head extension. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 25 bore and with serial numbers. A sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Westley Richards patent (marked on lever) sliding bolt top fastener as the only lock, and double triggers. Action has nicely filed beads, and the only embellishment is “WESTLEY RICHARDS” in gold on both sides. Floorplate and trigger guard are blued. Serial number is on trigger guard tang which extends to case hardened steel grip cap. Fiddle figured and nicely streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 3/8” over old, most likely original, Silver pad. Stock features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, as well as a vacant silver circle and sling eye on toe line. Matching splinter forend with inlet horn tip has Deeley release. Weight: 10 lbs 2 oz. Gun is housed in its original oak and leather case with brass corners, and typical Westley sliding bolts, which is lined in green cloth. Westley Richards paper label is in lid along with with instructions for hammerless guns, and another label with instructions for cleaning. Case contains a fine assortment of original accessories and cleaning equipment including a front pour brass bullet mold marked “577” with base and hollow pointing pins, a brass and ebony cleaning rod with 7” handle is in bottom compartment, and a covered compartment with quartered oak undercover contains a complete set of loading tools for .577 2 - 3/4” with sizing die marked “Westley Richards .577 Express” with base handle and rammer, bullet seater, Hawksley brass capper/decapper, case neck reamer, brush for cleaning interior of cases, and another rammer with die for sizing bullets. There is also a paper from Westley Richards with directions for wrapping bullets and loading cases. CONDITION: Excellent. This fine rifle remains in truly exceptional original condition with over 95% dramatic barrel brown, with a few light scratches and rubs. Case hardening is also approximately 95% most loss is on top tang from normal hand wear. Original blue of top lever is considerably flaked to around 10%. Floorplate retains approximately 85% of its original blue, with an area of light scratches and a few marks and dings. Original blue of trigger guard is silvered on edges, with most remaining on tang. Stocks retain nearly all of their original hand rubbed oil finish with some loss at butt from old re-shaping of what appears to be original Silver pad, rubber crystallized. Bores are excellent with a few scattered very light pits toward breech ends. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Case leather is very dark and considerably deteriorated, stained and rubbed. Straps and handle are missing. Interior cloth is fine to very fine, with some rubs and compressions. Labels are considerably foxed and somewhat wrinkled. Accessories are generally very fine to excellent. A wonderful late black powder big bore double exhibiting very little use. MGM174. 20,000 - 30,000 380
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1518 - (A) SUPERB, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION JAMES PURDEY HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK MEDIUM GAME DOUBLE RIFLE MADE FOR THE MAHARAJ RANA OF DHOLPUR WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND A MYRIAD OF GOLD PLATED ORIGINAL ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Purdey Model: SXS Serial No. 14741 Caliber/Bore: .450/ .400. 2 - 3/8” Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 15/16” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 15/16” Length of Pull: 14” (1893) 27” chopper lump barrels are engraved “Made For R. B. Rodda & Co Gun and Rifle Manufacturers, Calcutta.” on swamped full length matted rib. A one standing, one folding leaf U-notch rear sight and flip-up night bead front are dovetailed through. A very small silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into raised front portion of rib forming slight base. Tops of barrels are engraved with Purdey’s famous Audley House, London address and Whitworth steel information. Barrel flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 400 express, and 82 grains of black powder. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with serial numbers, and barrel makers initials “GA” (George Aston) are on bottom of left barrel. Tube numbers “936” and “937” are on loop. A wide sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened self opening sidelock Beesley patent action features automatic safety with toggling bolt which swings to the left (most go to the right). SAFE and BOLTED are inlaid in gold. Action also features hidden third fastener, side clips, bushed strikers, engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved in Purdey house style rose and scroll as developed by and most likely in this case, executed by James Lucas, head engraver. As in all of his work, the scroll is very cleanly cut and bouquets nicely shaded. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate. “PURDEY’S PATENT” is on bottom of action, and blued top lever is engraved “PATENT”. Blued trigger guard is engraved with usual open scroll and serial number is on tang which extends to blued and engraved steel grip cap. Very dark, intricately marbled and stump figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over brown pigskin covered recoil pad with widow’s peak. Stock features long Purdey style beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece, usual drop points, and closely spaced flat top point pattern checkering at grip. On the toe line there is a sling loop matching that on barrels, a large gold shield engraved, and royal blue enameled monogram “NS” surmounted by a seven pointed crown (The Maharaj Rana’s actual name was Nihal Singh). Matching splinter non-ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Actioners initials “SP” (Sol Prentice) are on the iron. Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz. Gun is housed in its original oak and crocodile leather case with shaped brass corners and central medallion. Top of case is gold embossed “HIS HIGHNESS THE MAHARAJ RANA” “OF” “DHOLPOR”. Left side is also embossed “400” “GAUGE” and right side “RIFLE” “NO 14741”. Interior is lined in purple velvet and has black morocco leather gold embossed Purdey label in lid. Remnants of the charge card for this rifle and a hammerless gun’s information label are in a compartment in case. Bottom compartment is semi french fitted for rifle and a large array of high quality accessories and loading tools, metal parts are gold plated and handles are ebony. Loading tools include a Rigby type single cavity brass mold engraved with rifle’s serial number and are marked “400”, two pointing pins are included, one for solid bullet and the other for hollow point. Other loading tools include a sizing die with rammers, lever type primer/ deprimer, bullet seating tool marked “J. PURDEY & SONS”, and a powder measure. Other cleaning accessories include a 2-piece cleaning rod with 4-1/2” handle, two turnscrews, striker key, oil bottle, and an empty bone striker bottle. Cleaning brushes, etc. are in a crocodile skin wallet. Also included are sight covers for front and rear sights (rear sight cover engraved with this guns serial number). CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Barrels appear to have a very light, very old re-blue performed after some minor oxidation on barrels with associated light frosting on rib near retailers address. Over 90% of this finish remains, and there are some heavy marks on barrels and associated scratches across file cutting of rib 4” - 8” behind muzzles. Action and lockplates retain over 95% original case hardening color with just minor silvering on fences and beads. Top lever and trigger guard retain over 90% of their bright charcoal blue. Stocks retain most of their original hand rubbed oil finish with some loss due to refinishing of rear portion of butt associated with installation of newer pad. There are remnants of spilled glue in checkering around wrist, probably done while attempting to repair chipped piece of case. Otherwise checkering is very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically excellent. Case sat on its back in a damp environment with crocodile skin missing and deteriorated as a consequence. Otherwise leather is good. Gold embossed lettering is legible. Later straps and handle are good. Strap retainers are broken or missing. Interior cloth also shows deterioration in lid most likely due to water damage at bottom. Label is very fine. Cloth shows compressions and rubs. Interior partitions are excellent. An 8” piece has broken out of front oak partition (in case). Accessories are very fine to excellent. MGM166. 20,000 - 30,000
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1519 - (A) JOHN RIGBY MAUSER .275 HV (7MM MAUSER) BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE. Manufacturer: Rigby Model: Bolt Action Serial No. 522 (Mauser) 1213 (Rigby) Caliber/Bore: 7mm Mauser (.275 Rigby) Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 7/8” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 7/16” Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” (1898) Built on an early transitional 98 intermediate length small ring Mauser barreled action, and finished by Rigby’s, circa 1898, this rifle was subsequently factory converted to the later HV loading. It appears that the rifle was refinished at that time. It has 25” tapered round barrel fitted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight, marked for HV cartridge in sleeved-on island base. Small ivory bead front sight is in typical Rigby styled ramp. A sling eye is soldered to bottom and top is engraved “John Rigby & Co Ltd 43. Sackville Street. London. W.1.” (after 1908) Bottom of barrel is stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 173 grain bullet. Rear portion of barrel has early Rigby type detachable scope base, dovetailed through. Early transitional Mauser action has bolt with small gas escape ports and no shroud locking detent. Receiver ring is engraved “Rigby” “.275” “High Velocity”. Bridge is fitted with rear Rigby scope base, and a side mount base is installed on left side wall. Rigby serial number is on left side of action where covered by wood. Bottom action is stamped with serial number,and importer “BSA Millbrook NY”. Pear shaped bolt knob has been turned down, and single pull trigger retained. Flag safety has been lowered for scope use, and cocking piece is cut for Rigby type rear sight (removed). Bottom metal has military type floorplate release, and Rigby serial number is on trigger guard bow. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip stock measures 14-1/2” over serrated steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip and forend. A sling eye is on toe line. Rifle is accompanied by a leather sight protector attached to thong tied through front swivel eye. A Swarovski Habicht 4X scope with crosshair and three post reticle is in QD side mount,and has leather lens covers. Rifle is housed in old probably contemporary with conversion to HV, green canvas leather trimmed full length Rigby case. Case is lined in green cloth, and has Sackville Street Rigby paper label. Case has space for rifle and scope. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, most likely by factory, with HV conversion. All metal parts retain approximately 80% blue, silvering and thinning at normal wear points. Later scope mount has had blue added. Stock retains most of a later oil finish, checkering re-cut, probably at time of newer scope mounting. Bore is excellent, shiny with sharp, strong rifling throughout. Action is smooth. Case is fine. Canvas is faded, leather dark, with many scuffs and rubs. Interior cloth is good with some rubs through. Label good, but soiled and large rub-through from contact with scope mount. Scope is good, optically clear, but with scattered spotting on exterior. MGM160. 4,000 - 6,000
1520 - (M) CUSTOM FN MAUSER SPORTER .300 H&H BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: FN Model: Mauser Sporter Serial No. C2108 Caliber/Bore: .300 H&H Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern
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This beautiful Mauser features “APEX” stamped barrel, was built with no sights, and finished in high polish blue. Fitted with lovely walnut custom checkered stock with fleur-de-lis, rosewood forend tip and grip cap, Monte Carlo stock, rollover cheek piece, and waffle pad. This incredible stock was custom shaped, checkered, and finished by Ed Aubert, who was a well-known stock maker for Abercrombie & Fitch for years. Sling eyes installed. Grip cap is finely checkered. Mounted with a Zeiss German 12x adjustable scope. CONDITION: Entire outfit is in near new condition inside and out, retaining virtually all of its finish. An extremely handsome, custom bolt action Mauser rifle in a fantastic caliber. 3,500 - 4,500
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1521 - (A) FINE LITTLE SNIDER SINGLE SHOT SPORTING CARBINE RETAILED BY ARMY & NAVY CSL. Manufacturer: Army & Navy Model: SS Snider Sporter Caliber/Bore: .577 Snider Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: Approx 1 15/16” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 7/8” Length of Pull: 14”
1522 - (A) FINE BIG BORE LIGHTWEIGHT KIPLAUF SINGLE SHOT STALKING RIFLE BY J. SACKREUTER OF FRANKFURT. Manufacturer: J. Sackreuter (Retailer) Model: Single Shot Tipdown Serial No. 13762 Caliber/Bore: 43 Mauser Barrel Length: 25 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 5/8” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 1/2” Length of Pull: 13 - 1/8”
22” tapered round barrel fitted with short military flip-up sight, is engraved “Army & Navy Cooperative Society Limited London.” on top. Barrel is fitted with under rib and brass ramrod/ cleaning rod held by two plain pipes, rear with sling eye. Action with flip-over breech block stamped “SNIDER PATENT” is coin finished, and engraved with 50% coverage whorls of scroll. Island front spring lock with round bodied serpentine non-rebounding hammer is engraved with matching scroll within geometric borders along with makers name and address. Half stock of some dense tropical wood, similar to rosewood, is iron mounted and measures 14” over steel buttplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has loop at rear forming pistol grip. Nose cap is of engraved iron. Point pattern checkering is at grip and forend. Barrel attaches to stock with side bolt through oval steel escutcheons. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Metal parts have traces of blue, other parts cleaned to pewter grey. What is possibly a newer stock retains most of its original finish. Bore is good, dirty but with rifling evident. Action appears to be good, lock is fine. MGM224. 1,000 - 1,500
25 - 1/4” half round, half octagon barrel is fitted with full length integral matted rib engraved with makers name and address in milled out portion at rear. An enameled flip-over rear sight is dovetailed through, and a silver bead front has flip-up night bead installed in front. Barrel flats are stamped with German black powder proofs. A sling loop is soldered to bottom of barrel. Action with front pivoting Jones under lever is fitted with peninsula back spring lock with serpentine round bodied rebounding hammer. A flip-up windage and elevation adjustable lolly-pop type sight is fitted to top tang. Action has double set triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll. Lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13 1/8” over steel buttplate. Captive forend has a schnabeled tip and sliding bolt fastener through oval silver escutcheons. Weight: 5 lbs 1 oz. CONDITION: Good, mostly original as found. Barrel retains 20-30% blue, action mostly cleaned to bright polish with some flecking. Stocks have most of their original oil finish under some added oil, checkering nicely re-cut. Bore is good, strong rifling, pitted throughout. Action is tight. Lock is good. Trigger will not set. MGM204. 800 - 1,500
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1523 - (A) TRULY WONDERFUL 8 BORE SINGLE SHOT STOPPING RIFLE BY G. E. LEWIS IN EXTRAORDINARY ORIGINAL CONDITION. Manufacturer: G.E. Lewis Model: Stopping Rifle SS Serial No. 8108 Caliber/Bore: 8 Bore Barrel Length: 29” FFL Status: Antique Drop at Comb: approx 1 - 3/4” Drop at Heel: approx 2 - 5/16” Length of Pull: 14” (1890) G. E. Lewis is known for building big bore waterfowling guns, and this massive stopping rifle is a fine example of his work. Weighing in at almost 18 - 1/2 lbs, it has 29” steel barrel (3” chamber, .844 groove diameter, 9 groove Enfield type rifling) fitted with raised matted rib holding one standing, one folding leaf express rear sight and silver bead front. Unmatted portion of rib toward rear is engraved “G. E. Lewis. 32 & 33 Lower Loveday St. Birmingham 8108”. Rib has dolls head extension. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 8 bore. Case hardened round bodied Jones under lever single shot action is fitted with peninsula back spring right hand lock with round bodied serpentine hammer. Action is very nicely filed but essentially devoid of engraving except for pin heads and “G. E. Lewis” on lockplate. Steel trigger guard extends to case hardened steel grip cap. Lightly figured and streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over case hardened steel buttplate. Flat topped point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend attaches to barrels with captive side bolt through shaped steel escutcheons. Weight: 18 lbs 5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, close
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to new, with very little evidence of having been shot, and only some minor marks on metal and wood, with only some very light sharp edge wear on barrels, with one or two small marks. Case color is fading a bit on top tang and at grip. Otherwise there are some light scratches and minor flecking. There are scattered light scratches and one or two bumps in original wood finish. Buttplate retains nearly all of its original case hardening color. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Lock is crisp. These early big bore stopping rifles are all quite scarce, most have seen extensive use. This exceptional high condition example is a true rarity and worthy of a place in the finest collection. MGM209. 10,000 - 15,000
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1524 - (A) PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED A. GOMPF. Manufacturer: A. Gompf Model: Percussion Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .48 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 43-1/4” FFL Status: Antique
1525 - (A) PERCUSSION CAPE GUN BY G.W. BOWLBY. Manufacturer: Bowlry Model: SXS Rifle Caliber/Bore: (A) .41 Rifled (B) .39 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 33” FFL Status: Antique
1526 - (A) FINE HUNTINGDON COUNTY PERCUSSION KENTUCKY LONGRIFLE SIGNED DOUGLASS WITH 34 SILVER INLAYS. Manufacturer: Douglass Model: Kentucky Longrifle Caliber/Bore: .48 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 44 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
Octagonal barrel with sights mounted on top and top flat stamped “A. GOMPF LANCASTER”. Andrew Gumpf was a gunsmith in Lancaster Borough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania between 1829 and 1849. The flat original percussion lockplate has some engraving and it stamped “M. MASLIN / WARRANTED”. Plain brass Lancaster County furniture with an engraved four piece patchbox with piercing on finial. German silver rectangular plaque inlaid above cheek piece of full length figured maple stock. Checkered diamond section wrist. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains a heavy, dark patina with some corrosion at breech. Lock functions well and retains a brown patina with some minor spotting. Fence around hammer face has minor repairs. Brass furniture retains mellow, unpolished patina. Stock retains much of original finish with one small piece of wood professionally replaced and well blended in front of lock. Ramrod is a contemporary replacement. Stock shows some dings and scattered marks. 1,000 - 1,500
Twin round barrels separated by solid rib with front post sight and rear ramp sight mounted on top. Rib stamped “GW BOWLBY / PONTIAC” for G.W. Bowlby of Pontiac, Michigan who operated between the years 1826 and 1863. Twin back action percussion locks, unmarked. Brass trigger and furniture including small two piece patchbox. Walnut half stock complete with replaced wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Fair. Barrels retains a dark, heavy brown patina with some heavy corrosion at breech. Locks retain a dark patina and function properly. Hammer on right side is replaced. Furniture retains a mellow patina and stock shows scattered marks from use, age cracks, and minor chipping along barrels. 700 - 1,000
Heavy octagonal steel barrel, top flat stamped “D. DOUGLASS” on top flat. Flat percussion lock is stamp-engraved with designs and stamped “Henry Parker/Warranted” in center. This extremely ornate and attractive rifle has a full-length figured maple stock with much of its original finish and decorated with 34 engraved silver inlays. Stock is of familiar Huntingdon style with brass furniture including a finely engraved four-piece patchbox with pierced final. Full sideplate is engraved foliate scrolls. Features include double set triggers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Woody Frey. CONDITION: Very good with no restoration, untouched condition. Barrel retains a grey patina with some corrosion at breech. Lock retains a matching patina with some scattered freckling. Markings are excellent. Mechanism needs some adjustment. All inlays are original and intact. Stock retains most of original black finish with some carrying wear and scattered marks from use. A very nice example of an unaltered and highly decorated Kentucky longrifle. 4,000 - 6,000
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1527 - (A) TRUE KENTUCKY MADE FULLSTOCK PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE BY BAURMANN OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. Manufacturer: G. Baurmann Model: Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .41 Rifled Barrel Length: 42 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique
This is a true Kentucky rifle made in the first half of the 19th century in Louisville, Kentucky. The fully octagonal heavy rifled barrel is mounted with front and rear sights on top flat and stamped “G BAURMANN / LOUISVILLE KY”. The flat stamp engraved lockplate is stamped in the center by the locksmith “JOSEPH GRIFFITH / LOUISVILLE KY”. The rifle features double set triggers and brass furniture. Right side of butt has a two piece engraved brass patchbox with rocker panel borders and eight-pointed star on lid. The inside of the lid is stamped with a name. Plain crescent buttplate, trigger guard, and small lock screw escutcheon. Full length partially figured maple stock carved with large relief cheek piece on left side with a small silver eight-pointed star inlaid above it. Both sides of wrist have incised large diamond checkering. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina with some areas of light corrosion and some slightly heavier corrosion around breech. Lock retains an even brown patina with excellent markings and mechanism is strong and functions properly. Brass retains a mellow patina with patchbox lid being lighter and some components retaining and old coat of varnish. Stock very good with some scattered repaired cracks on forend, but no replaced wood. A fine Kentucky rifle. 1,250 - 1,750
1528 - (A) EXQUISITIVE H. SHENK LANCASTER HALF STOCK KENTUCKY PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: H. Shenk Model: Kentucky Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 35 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique
This beautiful rifle features a full octagon barrel and still retains some blue finish with brown patina coming through. The lock is stamped “H. Shenk, Lancaster, Pa.” with decorative engraving. Beautiful walnut half stock features sharp checkering at wrist, double set triggers, pewter accents, engraved buttplate, beautiful coin nickel silver patchbox with detailed engraving. Barrel breech has three alternating bands. This rifle was built by a true master, extremely delicate, all inletting and checkering is master class. Comes with a tigerstripe cleaning rod. You will find fine intricate engraving on the metal of the trigger guard, forend plate, and heel. CONDITION: Lock has nice traces of case colors. Traces of color on upper tang. Right side of stock has slight hairline crack. Condition of this rifle is simply outstanding and one would have to see it to appreciate the amount of original case colors and blue and the quality of the engraving. Fine action and a strong rifled bore with light blackpowder oxidation. One of the best condition half stocks we have witnessed. 1,500 - 2,500
1529 - (A) INCREDIBLY RARE PENNSYLVANIA MILITIA H.E. LEMAN CIVIL WAR RIFLE. Manufacturer: H.E. Leman Model: Percussion Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion Barrel Length: 33” FFL Status: Antique
Manufactured by the famous Leman Co. in Lancaster, Pennsylvania at the start of the Civil War. Common theory states these militia rifles filled contracts from the state of Pennsylvania for Civil War use. It is believed that less than 500 were ever manufactured. They came with both brass and iron mountings; this example has the far scarcer iron mountings. Barrel was finished brown. Features military style rear sight, iron patchbox, buttplate, trigger guard, hammer, barrel bands. “HE LEMAN LANCASTER PA” stamp on breech. Comes with original rod and nipple. CONDITION: Case colors on lock have basically patterned out. Barrel is a smooth, homogeneous brown patina. All legends legible to include lockplate also stamped “HE LEMAN LANCASTER PA”. All iron furniture is a soft brown patina. Full length walnut stock is in extra fine condition with very few marks. Strong, clean rifled bore; mirror bright with a few minor abrasions. Fine action. This has got to be one of the finest examples of this rifle to ever surface. With the rare iron mountings and small production, this rifle is nearly impossible to find in any condition. 3,000 - 5,000
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1530 - (A) FULL STOCK HENRY DREPPERD LANCASTER COUNTY PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE. Manufacturer: Henry Drepperd Model: Long Rifle Caliber/Bore: .50 Percussion Barrel Length: 39” FFL Status: Antique
1531 - (A) PROFUSELY SILVER INLAID PERCUSSION KENTUCKY LONG RIFLE BY J. JENNINGS. Manufacturer: J. Jennings Model: Kentucky Long Rifle Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled Barrel Length: 34” FFL Status: Antique
John Dreppard was a gunsmith and lock maker whose shop was located at the corner of Mulberry and King Streets in Lancaster City, Pennsylvania. He was listed between 1810 and 1840 as either a locksmith or a gunsmith. His locks are found on many Lancaster County long rifles. This example features a heavy octagonal steel barrel with rocker panel engraved designs around the sights and stamped “DREPPARD / LANCASTER” on the top flat. Flat percussion lockplate also stamped “DREPPARD / LANCASTER”. Features double set triggers. Brass furniture includes a four piece patchbox engraved with scrolls and leaf patterns, and a classic keyhole pierced finial. Sideplate is engraved with Acanthus leaves. Full length maple stock of familiar Lancaster form, diamond section checkered wrist. Engraved silver oval escutcheon inlaid above cheek piece. CONDITION: Possibly shortened slightly during period of use, barrel retains an even brown patina with some corrosion around bolster at breech. Barrel markings partially visible. Lock excellent and retaining a grey patina. Brass retains a mellow patina. Stock has been refinished and has some scattered age cracks and marks from use. There is a crack on each side of wrist extending to the comb and some minor chipping at back of barrel tang. This is a very nice example of a Lancaster rifle by a well-known maker and overall is in very good condition. 1,000 - 1,500
According to “American Gunsmiths” by Frank Sellers, there were two J. Jennings, one in Elmira, New York and one in Fredericksburg, Virginia (1866-1875). However, the form and inlays on this gun indicate it is probably from the North Carolina Salem School. Rifle features a heavy octagonal barrel with a silver front blade sight and buckhorn rear sight. The top is signed “J Jennings” in script surrounded by detailed borders. The flat percussion lockplate has scattered sprigs of engraving and is stamped “WARRANTED” in center. Flat hammer decorated en suite. Brass furniture includes a four piece pierced and engraved patchbox engraved with borders and scrolls on the lid. The release, located on the toeplate, is a rectangular button of ivory. The trigger guard is finely engraved with a flower on the bow and with borders. Set trigger. The shaped brass wearplate in front of trigger guard is engraved with a folky eagle head with olive branch in beak, integral with a patriotic shield. Stock is profusely inlaid with 23 pieces of sterling silver, only one is engraved. There is an engraved, shaped fish above the round relief cheek piece on left side of stock. There is also a brass comb wear plate in front of the buttplate tang. Halfstock of highly figured maple with a pewter forend cap. Brass ramrod ferrules. Complete with later brass tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains mix of brown patina and finish. Signature is excellent. Rib on bottom separating towards forend cap. There is some minor corrosion around bolster. Lock retains an even grey-brown patina and functions well. Brass furniture retains a mellow patina. Comb wearplate has about 1” missing from tip and has one crack which has been glued. One small section of toeplate is missing at intersection with buttplate. Brass lid shows some bending near hinge. All inlays remain but one inlay on right side has a small piece missing. Stock shows some losses along barrel on both sides of forend, a small chip at toe, and some age cracks and marks from use. Patchbox lid does not lock shut. This is a very interesting and decorative rifle. 2,000 - 4,000
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1532 - (A) PHILADELPHIA SWIVEL BREECH RIFLE MARKED KUNZ. Manufacturer: J. Kunz Model: Swivelbreech Kentucky Long Rifle Caliber/Bore: (A) .45 Rifled (B) .54 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 31” FFL Status: Antique
1533 - (A) SWIVEL BREECH PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE BY SHULER. Manufacturer: J. R. Shuler Model: Swivelbreech Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 34” FFL Status: Antique
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Octagonal over and under barrels, one rifled and one smoothbore, long tang with integrated rectangular silver escutcheon. Brass rib on each side with faceted brass ferrules and long brass tube behind ferrule closest to breeches on each side. Stamped “J. Kunz” on top flat, near breech of one barrel, breeches decorated with sunbursts on top flats, each barrel with a sight decorated en suite, one sight with flip up leaf. Silver front sights. Original percussion lock stamped “J. KUNZ” at rear. Bolster on each barrel, patent breech. Brass furniture including four piece pierced and engraved patchbox, rising sun on lid and flowers around each screw, otherwise featuring scattered scrolls. Toeplate engraved en suite and has a pineapple finial, replaced checkered bone patchbox lid release button. Highly figured maple stock is a contemporary replacement, rope decorated ramrods. CONDITION: Good condition, barrels retain re-browned finish with scattered areas of pitting and marks from use. Action excellent and retains a dark grey patina. Brass has a mellowing patina. Stock excellent, as replaced. 1,000 - 1,500
John Ramsey Shuler lived from 1811 until 1879 and worked in Liverpool, Perry County, Pennsylvania until 1857, when he moved to Bloomfield. Features superposed octagonal steel barrels, both stamped “J.R. SHULER/LIVERPOOL, PA” on top flats and both with centered rear sights and front blade sights. One side is fitted with brass ferrules and a wooden ramrod, the other with a large flat brass rib. When rifle is cocked, breech swivels one direction only. Percussion back action lock is unmarked, features double set triggers. Engraved brass sideplate opposite lock. Brass two-piece patchbox with engraved oval lid. Five German silver inlays, some engraved. Varnished figured maple buttstock of familiar Perry County form. Barrels retain a brown patina with some light scattered marks and strong rifling. Lock retains a patina matching barrels. Stock retains much of original finish with some dark patina and minor scattered marks. Brass furniture retains a mellow patina. This is a very nice and honest swivel breech Kentucky in very good condition. 1,250 - 1,750
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1534 - (A) RARE JOHN KRIDER HALF-STOCK PLAINS STYLE SILVER MOUNTED PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: John Krider Model: Percussion Rifle Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled Barrel Length: 36â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique Rarely do you find any silver mounted half stock Plains rifles. The barrel of this exquisite rifle is stamped for John Krider, who was active as a Philadelphia gunmaker from 1826-1827. The elaborate patchbox and buttplate are sterling silver, beginning to age. Beautifully engraved, including all of the screws. The back action and lock are simply stamped Philadelphia. It too is silver with scroll engraving. Hammer is engraved. Rear tang and screws are engraved. Barrel is triple gold border lined. Identification escutcheon on top of wrist. Deluxe walnut stock is hand checkered at wrist with a smooth forearm, double key protection, adjustable double set triggers, and a silver engraved elaborate trigger guard with a small forward lower tang repair. Has oak retaining rod retained by two thimbles. Blade front sight and wind drift adjustable rear sight. CONDITION: Barrel is a rich smooth brown patina. Engraving on hardware is in exquisite condition. Walnut stock has a left side rollover cheekpiece. Wood is excellent with just a few mars. Bore is near mint, razor sharp, and shiny. Small crack around wrist that has been repaired and is still lightly visible. The attentions of a good woodworker could make this disappear. 8,000 - 12,000
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1535 - (A) FULLSTOCK OHIO LONG RIFLE BY ROGERS. Manufacturer: L. Rogers Model: Long Rifle Caliber/Bore: .43 Rifled Barrel Length: 44 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This rifle features a fully octagonal heavy rifled barrel with front dovetailed blade sight of silver and rear buckhorn sight mounted on top. Shaped tang retained by two screws extends into wrist and terminates in an arrow. The flat percussion lockplate is of brass and is engraved at the front and back with foliate designs. It is stamped “L ROGERS / XENIA / OHIO”. The hammer is also of brass. Features double set triggers and a four piece engraved brass patchbox. Small unengraved escutcheon surrounds a single lock retaining screw. Full length highly figured maple stock complete with original wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy, dark patina with a coat of old varnish on top and some corrosion near breech and bolster. Brass lock and furniture retain a mellow mustard patina and show some light scattered marks. Stock has no restoration and shows some scattered marks from and age cracks along forend. There is an area of loss between lockplate and barrel tang, and on top of front lockplate tang. Mechanism functions properly but hammer is loose and has some play. This is a very attractive rifle. 1,500 - 2,500
1536 - (A) CIRCA 1850’S NELSON LEWIS CUSTOM HEAVY BARREL SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION TARGET/SNIPER RIFLE WITH BULLET STARTER. Manufacturer: N. Lewis Model: Percussion Caliber/Bore: .52 Percussion Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique
Nelson Lewis operated a gun shop out of Troy, New York from 1843 to 1888. This rifle features an extremely heavy octagon barrel that is fitted, includes an original brass bullet starter, long tang rear sporting sight, dovetailed knife blade front sight. The breech is stamped “N. LEWIS MAKER / TROY NY”. Appears to be .52 caliber percussion. Has a single piece walnut half stock with deluxe grain and rifle buttplate with metal toe protector, a deluxe trigger guard and double set triggers, right side drop lock, single shot hammer percussion system with period lollipop folding long range tang sight. CONDITION: Barrel is basically a soft brown patina. Wood is excellent with roll-over left side cheek piece and pewter tip. Strong rifled bore with usual abrasion. These heavy barrel rifles were used for target shooting in the 1850’s-60’s and were called up for dual service as sniper rifles during the Civil War. Extremely handsome, well-cared for rifle. 2,000 - 3,000
1537 - (A) EARLY NEW ENGLAND MUSKET INSCRIBED TO JOSEPH DURKEE. Manufacturer: New England Model: American Musket Caliber/Bore: .76 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 47 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique This New England musket has fantastic form and is completely “as found” and untouched. The tapered round barrel has three wedding bands at the breech, along with a series of punched circles and a rear sight mounted on the tang. There is a bayonet lug/front sight mounted on top, towards the muzzle. The early banana lock was converted to percussion during its period of use and is retained by three screws, rather than two. The hardware is of American manufacture with a Brown Bess type buttplate with four-stage tang. The full sideplate is of sheet brass and is crudely but deeply engraved “JOSEPH DURKEE” and has decorative borders and shell designs around the three screws. Diminutive cast trigger guard with simple finial at each end, early style curled trigger with wide face. Four American ramrod ferrules, ferrule closest to muzzle is trumpeted. Vacant silver oval wrist escutcheon is retained with a silver pin in the center. Stock is of partially figured walnut or cherry and is of classic pure New England form with a Roman nose butt. Carved with a relief beaver tail around the barrel tang. Complete with period iron ramrod. CONDITION: Good, as found and unaltered, with dark patinas overall. Barrel and lock retain a dark heavy patina, some corrosion at breech. Brass retains a mellow patina with some darker areas, sideplate has been polished some time ago. Stock has some minor cracks and splinters absent along forend and is about 3” on one side and about 5” on the other, near muzzle, which was obviously broken long ago during its use. 5,000 - 8,000 390
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1538 - (A) WILLIAM CONSTABLE PHILADELPHIA SILVER MOUNTED HALF-STOCK SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Philadelphia Model: Half-Stock Plains Rifle Caliber/Bore: .60 Rifled Percussion Barrel Length: 38 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique This exquisite half stock mid-19th century percussion plains rifle is attributed to William Constable of Philadelphia. This is based on the backlock action stamped Constable and Philadelphia stamp of top rear barrel flat. This rifle features a finely engraved German silver ornate patchbox on right side, blued back action features lovely scroll engraving, hammer also engraved. Upper tang is fully engraved as is the screw. Blued trigger guard is engraved. Buttplate includes wraparound toe and heel. German silver heelplate is engraved. Wood is a traditional half stock, finely checkered at wrist, with an ornate buttplate on right side and ID plaque on left side. Wedge horn foreend. Double set triggers. Wind drift dovetailed rear sight and wind drift German nickel front sight. Rear thimble in stock is German silver and engraved. CONDITION: Barrel is a brown-grey patina with sharp edges and stamps. Has period oak cleaning rod. Walnut stock is oil finished and in superb condition. Has a strong clean mirror bore with razor sharp lands. According to consignorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, this rifle was allegedly made for John Tucker, president of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad for his Western big game hunt in 1850. Any Constable made gun is considered extremely rare and valuable. This comes from the ex collections of Jack Plunkett, Robert Eckert Sr., and Sharps specialist Dr. Richard Labowskie. Arguably one of the finest early half stocks we have encountered and manufactured by notable Philadelphian gunmaker. 8,000 - 12,000
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1539 - (A) REMINGTON MAYNARD RIFLE AND SIGHTED CONVERSION DATED 1857. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1816/57 Conversion Caliber/Bore: .69 Rifled Barrel Length: 42 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique
1540 - (A) SHARPS MODEL 1853 SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Sharps Model: 1853 Serial No. 13357 Caliber/Bore: .46 Percussion Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique
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One of the approximately 20,000 Maynard tape prime conversions performed by Remington under contract in 1856-57. Pattern 1816 flintlock muskets were converted to rifle an sighted configuration and utilizing the Maynard tape prime mechanism. These muskets were used extensively in the early period of the Civil War and were frequently observed in Southern use. 42-1/4” round rifled barrel with slide adjustable rear sight graduated to 400 yards. Patented tape prime lock marked “REMINGTON 1857”. One piece oil finished American walnut stock with smooth buttplate and three barrel bands with spring retainers. Barrel is strongly “P” proofed with eagle acceptance marking and inspected “JT” as well as being dated 1856 on rear tang. A indiscernible inspection or cartouche is visible on left side of stock. Proper recessed tulip head rammer is present. CONDITION: Very good as has been moderately cleaned using either a wire wheel or possible bead blast machine to all metal components and parts. The bore is very good with visible rifling and light roughness in the grooves. The lock and tape prime mechanism operates properly. The one piece walnut stock is good, full sized with typical period impressions and bruises and light scratches. 1,000 - 1,500
Referred to as the Slant Breech sporting rifle of 1853, right side of the frame has the 1852 Sharps patent date. Tang has the 1848 patent date and serial number. Features the Maynard tape primer system, sporting long range rear sight, sporting front sight, octagon barrel, metal forend tip, walnut stock, double set triggers, patchbox, lanyard ring. CONDITION: All metal is super high polish in-the-white; shows some average age freckling but is quite nice with razor sharp edges. Walnut stock has the usual bumps and bruises and has had some touch-up to finish. There was a swivel in rear butt that has been plugged. Fine action. Strong, well defined rifled bore with minor residue. Very handsome, high condition 1853 sporting rifle. Scarce with only 2,240 manufactured 1852 to 1859. 3,500 - 4,500
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1541 - (A) THE TRUMPETEER CARBINE, FORENSICALLY CONFIRMED & SOLDIER IDENTIFIED TO THE LAST WHITE MAN TO SEE CUSTER ALIVE, CUSTER BATTLEFIELD US MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1783 Serial No. 19573 Caliber/Bore: .45-55 (.45-70) Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique This carbine has been forensically matched by the Custer Battlefield Firearms Identification Project, headed by Douglas Scott and Dick Harmon, in a letter dated March 3rd, 2002, in which they examined a cartridge fired through carbine number 19573 from a collection assembled in 1984 and 1985 that were found on the field. The matching field specimen was number 707 and was found below the area where the 7th Cavalry Memorial Monument stands at the last hill. At the time, it was one of only ten cases found in the area where Custer and approximately 40 soldiers met their demise at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, June 25th, 1876. There is also a map and marker where cartridge 707 was discovered and they state “The match to the Martin carbine is unmistakable.” This matching process is done by firing a live round and primed case and matching the firing pin indentation on the primer. This weapon is featured on the cover of the book “The Trapdoor Springfield” by John Langellier. There is an article about this gun in the book and it is photographed on page 41. This carbine has been attributed to trumpeter John Martin who was dispatched before the firefight to deliver a message to Benteen, thus surviving the original firefight. John Martin left the battle site prior to the engagement, which raises questions as to why the cartridge hull was found on the battlefield. Some surmise that he gave his carbine to a fellow trooper before leaving, a theory that holds some water when examining his diary. Martin writes that during his ride back to Benteen he come under Indian fire but chose to try and outrun the Indian marksmen instead of returning fire. Had Martin had his carbine, he might have chosen to return fire if for no reason that to try and force the Indians to avoid his shots and buy time. He most assuredly would have been wearing his Government issue Colt Single Action Army Cavalry revolver, which was essential for any rider delivering messages as it was quicker and easier to shoot while riding. Alternatively, Martin may not have been confident in his abilities to return fire while keeping his horse under control. In either case, there is no debate that the cartridge case found at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, No. 707, was fired June 25th 1876 at the Battle of Little Bighorn. This rifle is a standard 1873 carbine with 22” barrel, barleycorn front sight & carbine ladder rear sight. Breech block has standard markings with the date “1873”. Lock plate is likewise marked “1873” with the US Eagle in the center. Mounted in a one piece, uncheckered walnut stock secured with a single band that has a stacking swivel. Trigger guard is in two pieces, without sling swivel. Buttplate is standard carbine style without trap and neither is there a recess under the buttplate, signifying that this carbine did not receive the later updates. An additional early feature is the so-called “long wrist” which was another feature that changed due to its frequent breakage. Left side of wrist has the outline of the “ESA” (Erskine S. Allin) cartouche. Left side of the stock has the sling bar, missing its ring, which was common practice among Indians with captured arms. Left side of forestock is crudely carved “J. MArTiN” and left side of buttstock is carved with an “H”, ostensibly representing Company H
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of the 7th Cavalry to which Trooper Martin was assigned. The Martin carving shows moderate to heavy wear on the edges with heavy patina down in the cuts. The hammer screw has crystallized and broken. CONDITION: As to be expected, this carbine is no closet queen. The original barrel finish is gone and it is basically a combination of gunmetal grey and dark patina. Same can be said for block. Factory stamps and legends on side plate, tang, and block are strong. Wood: small chip at upper left tang, numerous bumps and bruises, stress crack on left side of stock, numerous dings. It is in working condition and has a very good rifled bore which is extremely clean given its usage. This carbine is accompanied by the dated and signed forensic report, True West magazine from June 2018 which discusses Custer’s surviving orderly trumpeter, and copy of the book entitled “Custer’s Bugler: The Life of John Martin.” In this book there are details from Martin’s diary where he discusses the days leading up to the battle. Scouts had located the Indian trail to Little Bighorn Valley on June 22nd, cavalry mounted June 23rd, 7th Cavalry rode 33 hard miles on 23rd and 28 miles on the 24th. It should be assumed that every trooper carried a Springfield 1873 carbine. In Martin’s diary, he writes that Benteen ordered him to report to Custer with the battle eminent and the need for constant communication between units, and as such Martin was one of several orderlies attached to headquarters staff that day. On the morning of the 25th, Martin sat a few feet away from Custer and Indian scout Bloody Knife. Neglecting general orders and waiting for other columns, Custer decided to attack immediately and it was Martin who sounded the officer’s call after which Custer divided 700 troopers of the 7th cavalry into three attack battalions. Martin trailed directly behind Lieutenant William W. Cooke. Around 3:35pm, moments before Custer launched his attack, Custer called Martin over saying “Orderly, I want you to take a message to Benteen. Ride as fast as you can and tell him to hurry.” Martin did not reply verbally, only nodding, and checked his horse. Lieutenant Cooke also gave him a message in writing. Martin was ordered to return to Custer after delivering the dispatch, but if he encountered Indians, to stay with Benteen and return with him. The copy of this message carried by Martin currently resides at the West Point museum. There is an article from Military Classics Illustrated entitled “Last Fired At The Little Bighorn” which features an article on this rifle and trumpeter Martin. There are also several photos of trumpeter Martin, an article on this carbine from “Guns of the West”, copies of a 1922 interview with Martin, a copy of “Custer Lives” by Private John Martin, known as the last white man to see George Armstrong Custer alive. Additionally, a copy of the magazine “Guns of the Old West” from Fall 2018 featuring an article about guns from Custer’s last stand in which this carbine is featured. Finally, a copy of “Archaeological Insights into the Custer Battle” by Douglas Scott and Richard Fox, one of the men responsible for the collection of artifacts from the battlefield used to identify this carbine, describing their field methods of discovery. This is one of the only forensically identified trapdoor carbines fired at the Battle of Little Bighorn that can be positively identified to a trooper. 90,000 - 140,000
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1542 - (A) FORENSICS CONFIRMED CUSTER BATTLEFIELD US MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1873 Serial No. 41219 Caliber/Bore: .45-55 (.45-70) Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Antique This carbine comes with a forensic letter from Douglas Scott and Dick Harmon dated July 3rd, 2006 confirming that trapdoor carbine serial number 41219 matches to field study 4625. The firing pin imprint on the case at the Battle of the Little Bighorn matches field specimen 4625 which includes cases number 4625, 4636, and 4683 found in 1985 found on the Reno-Benteen defensive site after a fire revealed their locations in the brush alongside 6000 other artifacts. Letter states “Match is a good one with several unique features such as mark depths, lengths, and several other features that match perfectly for the archaeological specimen.” This carbine is an original early issue 1873 carbine that features the proper pinned 1873 carbine rear sight, front band sans stacking swivel, saddle ring and bar, stake post front sight, proper buttplate sans hole, proper stock sans hole for cleaning rod, long wrist, and two piece trigger guard. Any cartouche that was present at one time is no longer visible with the exception of the light proof “P” on bottom of wrist. There is a very faint “W / W” stamped in wood in front of trigger guard which is not a Springfield cartouche and instead may indicate possession by one of two troopers killed June 25th, 1876, William Whaley and Willis Wright, both of whom would have the WW initials. It would be a very fair assumption since this carbine matches cartridge cases fired at the battlefield that this rifle belonged to one of these two troopers. The WW was definitely stamped and not carved, is very small, and period
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correct as there is a large period ding in the wood partially obscuring the lower W. Both letters are extremely innocuous and most likely intended for trooper identification by its owner as access to the small W stamp would have been readily available at the fort print shop. We do not include the histories of these two troopers as it is easily accessed through online rosters of the 7th Cavalry. There is little to no signs of so-called abusive Indian usage, which would indicate it was recovered from the battlefield by US militia and not Indians. CONDITION: Extremely good to fine condition. Barrel and all metal is a deep, rich, smooth chocolate patina with sharp legends on the block “1873 (Eagle Head with Arrows) US”. Some fading to the “US Springfield 1873 (Eagle)” on sideplate. Stock is in very good to excellent condition. Stock appears to have been oiled and rubbed down but you can still feel the raised grain. There are two plugged small holes on the lower forend and at the rear of the buttstock, purpose unknown, but quite possibly done for sling attachment since the band does not have an attachment point. Fine working order. Well defined bore with light abrasion. Very presentable non-Indian used forensically identified Springfield carbine used at the Battle of the Little Bighorn and probable ID to one of two potential troopers. Comes with copies of the dated forensic reports from Scott & Harmon. 80,000 - 120,000
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1543 - (A) 1864 U.S. TRENTON PERCUSSION MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Manufacturer: U.S. Trenton Model: 1864 Caliber/Bore: .58 Rifled Barrel Length: 40â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique
1544 - (A) EARLY AMERICAN HUDSON VALLEY FOWLER. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Fowler Caliber/Bore: .70 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 52â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique
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This is referred to as a contract musket, which refers to companies placed under contract to make the U.S. Springfield Model 1861 copy in their facility. The Trenton contract was obtained by J.T. Hodge and A.M. Burton at the Trenton Locomotive Machine Company in Trenton, New Jersey and made a total of 11,495 rifles between 1863-1864. Lock is stamped U.S. Trenton with an American eagle and dated 1864. Top of barrel is dated 1864, left side of barrel has VP proof with eagle head, left breech stamped NJ for New Jersey. Stamp left side of stock, NJ in oval, for New Jersey, indicating ownership stamp. Two leaf folding military rear sight, post front sight. Original rod. Sports three barrel bands and a forend tip with a U.S. marked buttplate. Nearly full length walnut stock. CONDITION: All metal is finished in the white and in near mint condition with minor age freckling. Razor sharp markings. Bright blue original nipple. Stock is also near new aside from a few minor bumps. Rifle appears to be new old stock and probably never saw field use, with most marks from storage. Fine action with a strong shiny bore with some very minor black powder abrasion which may clean. Comes with an excellent bayonet, also in the white, stamped U.S. CONDITION: Bayonet has scattered age freckling. 3,500 - 4,500
This early Hudson Valley fowler features a three stage smoothbore steel barrel with small front and rear sights mounted on top. It has an early banana lock, which was converted to percussion with a drum during its period of use. The trigger is curled in the early style and the furniture is all of brass. The buttplate appears to be from an early Long Land Pattern Brown Bess, as it has a six inch tang with four stages. The sideplate features a detailed sea serpent, the triggerguard is of early English form with acanthus leaf finial, and the ramrod ferrules of early vase-and-ring turning form. There is a vacant brass wrist escutcheon, which is obviously American made. The full-length stock appears to be cherry and has some areas of figuring, buttstock of early form with wrist extending into butt. There is a fine relief-carved shell design surrounding the barrel tang. The ramrod is probably a contemporary replacement. CONDITION: Good, as found and untouched condition with dark patina overall. The forend has been professionally restored and the seam is not visible, matches very well. The three ferrules closest to the muzzle are accurate and well-colored replacments. Barrel and lock retain a dark heavy patina. Brass is unpolished and dark. Stock is dry and shows scattered cracks and chips from age and use. Wrist has a period repair using very early nails and an early screw. Some chipping around buttplate and barrel tang. Overall, a very early, honest and attractive American fowler that displays very well. 3,000 - 5,000
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1545 - (A) WILLIAM MASON CONTRACT US MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Wm. Mason Model: 1863 Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion Barrel Length: 39” FFL Status: Antique
1546 - (A) FULLSTOCK FLINTLOCK RIFLE SIGNED KLIENDIENST. Manufacturer: A. Kliendienst Model: Kentucky Fowler Caliber/Bore: .53 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 47”
The William Mason contract with their Taunton, Massachusetts factory produced approximately 30,000 Model 1861 US percussion rifles under contract to the United States Government to arm Union troops. Most of the various contract rifles are made to the exact pattern as the Springfield Armory model to retain uniformity. This musket is dated 1864 on lockplate, along with “US Wm MASON TAUNTON” with American eagle. These rifles were finished in the white and featured three barrel bands, ramrod, post front sight, military ladder folding single leaf sight, full length walnut stock, sling swivels, and “US” marked buttplate. Top of barrel dated 1863. Left side of barrel has “VP” proof. Stock is stamped “16” at top of wrist; for rack or unit number. CONDITION: Musket has some light overall salt and pepper finish and has been cleaned to near bright with age freckling. Stock is in excellent condition with a few minor dings. Strong rifled bore with evidence of black powder abrasion that should clean better. Comes with period leather sling with no metal frogs, and a socket bayonet stamped “US” that has also been cleaned and is now in the white. Production and survival rate of these contract muskets is much lower than the mass produced Springfields, therefore much more difficult to locate and a collection of all the various contract manufactures would be a very difficult task to assemble. 1,800 - 2,200
Thick walled smoothbore two stage barrel signed “A*K” on top flat near breech for gunsmith Andrew Kliendienst. Stamp engraved flintlock lockplate stamped “M.M. MASLIN / WARRANTED”. Brass furniture with sideplate engraved with broken line border otherwise plain. Full length figured maple stock with checkered wrist, wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark grey patina with some pitting around breech and clearly visible signature. Lock is in original flintlock configuration but may possibly be a second lock and retains a patina matching the barrel. Brass is unpolished. Sideplate is a possibly replacement. Stock is good with scattered marks from use, some minor age cracks, and some replaced wood along barrel on left side of forend and one small sliver on right side. There is a small chip behind the barrel tang and a filled hole on top of the checkering. A very nice rifle with attractive form. 1,250 - 1,750
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1548 - (A) AMERICAN FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH EARLY UNITED STATES MARKINGS. Manufacturer: American Model: Musket Caliber/Bore: .78 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 41” FFL Status: Antique American marked muskets are very scarce. This musket is marked “UNITED: STATES” on both the buttplate tang and the top of the barrel, near the breech. According to “Muskets of the Revolution” by Bill Ahearn, this is one of the earlier styles of marking Continental property. An identical marking can be seen on page 145. The musket itself features a round tapered barrel with traces of English proofs on the top and the center and a bayonet lug mounted on top, near the muzzle. The massive lock has a flat face with beveled edges and is marked in the center “J. VALET / A LIEGE”. The brass trigger guard is in the style of a second model Brown Bess Short Land Pattern musket. The brass butt plate is also English Brown Bess style, with an 5 - 1/2” three-step tang, stamped on top with United States markings. The side plate is iron and in the shape of an “S”. The three ramrod ferrules also appear to be from a British Brown Bess. The light colored stock is of English form, but clearly American, and probably of maple. The musket is complete with a period iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy brown patina, with some corrosion, especially near breech. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains a heavy brown patina commensurate with the barrel. The frizzen has been sleeved. Brass furniture was polished at one time and now retains a spotted
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yellow patina. United States marking on buttplate tang is excellent. Side plate has been cleaned and retains a spotted grey patina and one lock screw has been replaced. The stock shows heavy use with a loss in front of the lock, a crack behind the sideplate, and some minor losses along barrel on left side. The musket was possibly shortened during its period of use. Otherwise, there are few scattered cracks and marks. This is a very scarce and desirable American Revolutionary War musket. 7,000 - 10,000
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1549 - (A) AMERICAN FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: American Model: Musket Caliber/Bore: .73 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 44 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
Probably New England. The musket features a round smoothbore, probably American, barrel with bayonet lug mounted on top. The rounded lockplate is stamped “BARNETT” in the center and has a double line border. The cock has a period repair and has been reinforced. The brass furniture includes an oval wrist escutcheon with a screw through the center, a British style Short Land Pattern serpentine sideplate, a cast buttplate with three stage tang, and a cast trigger guard with no front tang. The front tang was probably broken when it was on a British musket and was filed off and recycled on this musket. The musket has three American ramrod ferrules of brass and a sheet brass band at the tip of the forend. The musket is stocked in plain walnut and has a New England style shell design carved in relief around the barrel tang and relief moldings along the ramrod channel. Complete with wooden ramrod, probably a period replacement. CONDITION: Very good, overall. Barrel retains a brown patina, lock retains a matching patina and functions well, is in original flintlock configuration. Brass furniture has some marks from use and has been polished, now mellowing to a soft mustard patina. Stock has been cleaned and has had some finish added, some chipping around lockplate and some filler on left side of forward most ramrod ferrule. A very nice and honest example of a Revolutionary War period American assembled musket. 4,000 - 6,000
1550 - (A) AMERICAN TIGER MAPLE STOCKED FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: American Model: Musket Caliber/Bore: .73 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 46 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Probably circa 1790, this musket features a round barrel with small sights added during the period of use and a bayonet lug mounted on the bottom, which has been filed down. The breech is stamped with British proofs and “RW” for Richard Wilson. The replaced lock is stamped “GALTON” at the tail and shows a worn crown over “GR” in the center, detached pan. Lock probably dates about 1820 and has a reinforced cock altered to a swan-neck cock. Brass American-made mounts composed of sheet brass. Buttplate pin-fastened and sideplate engraved with crude designs. The center ramrod ferrule is iron while the others are sheet brass. Early style curled trigger. Stock of figured maple and of early 19th century form. Steel ramrod is probably a period replacement. CONDITION: Good, barrel retains a dark patina with some scattered pitting. Lock is a second lock, but in original flintlock configuration. Brass mounts retain a partially polished surface with some dark spotting and scattered marks from use. Stock shows scattered areas of insect damage and scattered marks from use. A very nice and attractive early musket. 3,500 - 5,500
1551 - (A) AN AMERICAN ASSEMBLED FLINTLOCK FUSIL. Manufacturer: American Model: Musket Caliber/Bore: .57 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 42” FFL Status: Antique
This completely American assembled musket features a tapered round barrel without any markings and with a bayonet lug mounted on top near the muzzle. The barrel appears to be American. The lock is an early German lock and is unmarked. The frizzen was sleeved during the period of use. The brass furniture is crude and the buttplate, lockscrew escutcheons, and ramrod ferrules are of sheet brass. The nose cap is a thin sheet of iron. The American trigger guard features a long pointed rear tang and the bow is engraved with a flower. The trigger is curled. The crude cherry stock has a butt stock in the English style, with a very flat comb and has no ramrod entry ferrule. CONDITION: Barrel and lock retain a dark, heavy brown patina. The lock is in its original flintlock configuration. The brass retains a mellow mustard patina. The iron ramrod is heavily corroded and probably a replacement during its period of use. The stock shows some age cracks and scattered marks from use. One small area is replaced on the left side surrounding the foremost ramrod ferrule. This is a very attractive and honest American Revolutionary War Fusil. 3,500 - 5,500
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1552 - (A) AMERICAN ASSEMBLED FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: American Model: Musket Caliber/Bore: .75 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 44 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique
This Revolutionary War period American musket has been re-stocked in cherry and has a New England form. The barrel, lock, trigger guard and buttplate are of iron and from a Model 1763 or 1766 French musket. The round, tapered barrel is unmarked and has a small thin bayonet lug mounted at the top of the muzzle. The flat French lockplate has beveled edges, the King’s proofmark, and is marked “St. Etienne” in the center. Most of the furniture is iron and from a French musket with the exception of the brass American ramrod ferrules and nose cap. The iron ramrod is a period replacement. The cherry stock is of New England form. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark brown patina, with some corrosion near touchole. The lock is a professional re-conversion. Iron furniture retains a dark brown patina and brass retains a mellow patina. Stock shows some scattered age cracks and marks from use, as well as a few thin splinters from barrel along left side. This is a very nice American assembled Revolutionary War musket. 3,000 - 5,000
1553 - (A) AMERICAN STOCKED LARGE BORE FLINTLOCK FOWLER. Manufacturer: American Model: Fowler Caliber/Bore: .78 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 46 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
This early fowler is stocked in figured maple and appears to have Berks or Lehigh County, Pennsylvania form. Components are from a large bore English fowler. The tapered round barrel is marked “LONDON” on top, near hooked breech, two Birmingham proofs on left side of breech. Barrel retained by three iron keys. Rounded lockplate has a stamped crown over “W.” in the center and the frizzen spring appears to be a period replacement. Brass furniture is from an English fowler and all components engraved, including sideplate with arms motifs. Trigger guard’s front finial has been reinforced using a screw. Full length heavy figured maple stock of Lehigh or Berks County form, forend terminates with a brass nosecap. Hickory ramrod probably a period replacement. CONDITION: Good condition overall, barrel shows wear and some corrosion at breech. Lock appears to be in original flintlock configuration with some scattered areas of heavy corrosion. Brass furniture has been polished and now retains a mellowing patina with some scuffs and marks from use. Stock very good with some scattered age cracks and marks from use, toe with a period replaced piece of maple retained by square headed nails, some minor splintering near muzzle on right side of forend. A very nice early American fowler. 2,500 - 3,500
1554 - (A) AMERICAN-ASSEMBLED FLINTLOCK REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD MUSKET. Manufacturer: American Model: Musket Caliber/Bore: .82 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 46” FFL Status: Antique
Typical of the Revolutionary War period, this example is composed of British, American, and Dutch components. The three stage iron barrel is probably Dutch or German but is unmarked. The lock is an early example marked in the center with engraved crown over “GR” and “DUBLIN/CASTLE” at the tail. Below the pan is a faint ordnance mark with broad arrow. The trigger guard is from a British Pattern 1730 Long Land Brown Bess, while the ferrules and nosecap are American made and composed of sheet brass. The cherry stock is full-length and has no buttplate, the form of the stock denotes possible New England origin. There is a crude relief beaver tail carved around the barrel tang, and only small brass washers surrounding the lock screw escutcheons. Stamped with large, possibly later “US” behind trigger guard tang. CONDITION: Good, barrel stamped at breech with probably spurious “US” and has been filed at some time, overall retains a spotted grey patina. Lock probably a second lock, but is well-marked and in original flintlock configuration with a heavy brown patina. Brass mounts retain a polished but mellowing patina. Stock shows scattered marks from use, age cracks, and minor chips. Ramrod is a later replacement. 2,000 - 4,000
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1555 - (A) AMERICAN FULLSTOCK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY FOWLER. Manufacturer: American Model: Kentucky Fowler Caliber/Bore: .67 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 48 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique
This fowler is fairly early with its 1-7/8” thick buttplate. The fowler has an unmarked two-stage iron barrel with brass front sight and groove cut into breech and tang. It has a flat Germanic banana lock, which is unmarked. The brass furniture includes a Berks County, Pennsylvania sideplate and a handmade triggerguard with a period repair at the back tang. The buttplate appears to be English and from a Pattern 1776 Royal Forester’s Light Dragoon Carbine. There is also an oval wrist escutcheon retained by an iron nail in the center and engraved with a broken-line border. The ramrod ferrules also appear to be British military. The figured maple full-length stock is in the Berks County, Pennsylvania form. Complete with later brass-tipped hickory ramrod. CONDITION: Good, barrel retains a dark patina and lock appears to be in original flintlock configuration and retains a grey patina. Brass has been polished and has scattered marks from use; darker in protected areas. About 14” of forend have been professionally restored, otherwise good with some wear from use and scattered marks, as well as a splinter replaced forward lockplate. A very nice early flintlock fowler. 2,000 - 3,000
1556 - (A) AMERICAN RESTOCKED REGIMENTALLY MARKED LONG LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: American Restock Model: Long Land Pattern Caliber/Bore: .79 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 45 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This Revolutionary War musket is restocked in cherry using the barrel, lock, and furniture from a 1762 dated Long Land Pattern Brown Bess Musket. The British barrel is stamped with ordnance proofs on top of breech and has an extremely worn regimental marking that appears to read “13TH REGT” and tang stamped with small crown. The rounded lockplate has a large engraved crown in the center above “GR” and the tail appears to be dated 1762, maker’s name is too worn to determine. Standard Long Land Pattern brass furniture. American stock is of cherry and devoid of any carving, except for deep flutes along comb. Period iron ramrod. CONDITION: Good overall, barrel shows some wear and a heavy dark brown patina with some corrosion at breech and some scuffs from recent fitting of bayonet. Lock shows a dark patina with scattered pitting and some screws replaced, including frizzen screw, frizzen spring screw, and probably lock retaining screws. Top jaw and jaw screw are later replacements, as well, but appear to be in original flintlock configuration. Markings worn. Brass shows some scattered marks and unpolished patina. Stock very good with some scattered marks and age cracks. A very nice American stocked regimentally marked musket. 4,000 - 7,000
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1557 - (A) EARLY AND FINE MORAVIAN FLINTLOCK RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO ANDREAS ALBRECHT. Manufacturer: Andreas Albrecht Model: Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .58 Rifled Barrel Length: 42” FFL Status: Antique This rifle, attributed to Andreas Albrecht, comes from an important private collection. The rifle is featured in a 10-page section on pages 87 through 96 of “Moravian Gunmaking II Bethlehem to Christian’s Spring” by Robert Paul Lienemann and the Kentucky Rifle Foundation. The rifle is also pictured in the 1980 book “Rifles of Colonial America Volume I” by George Shumway as rifle number 43. According to “Moravian Gunmaking II”, this rifle was purchased about 45 years ago at a small auction in northern New England and was found in its original flintlock configuration. The rifle is attributed to Moravian gunsmith Andreas Albrecht, who was born in Germany in 1718 and died in 1802 in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Albrecht came to America in 1749 and traveled to the Moravian town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he took over the Christian’s Spring gunshop from 1750 to 1759. He worked between Bethlehem and Christian’s Spring, alternating locations a couple times until 1766. In about 1771, Albrecht moved to the Moravian town of Lititz, Pennsylvania, to resume gunmaking full time, until his death in 1802. According to “Moravian Gunmaking II”, this rifle dates to the 1750s or ‘60s, and the carving and lock moldings with beaver tails are nearly the same as those on the Edward Marshall rifle. However, the cataloger believes that this rifle could have been an early example made in Lititz, Pennsylvania as the carving and features relate more closely to the signed Albrecht rifle that was almost certainly made in Lititz. The “C”-scrolls, as well as the carving around the tang and ramrod entry ferrule show a Lancaster County influence. The rifle itself features a fully octagonal swamped rifled barrel, with a dovetailed brass front sight and an iron rear sight set to the back of the block. There is also an empty dovetail on the barrel tang, which was possibly for a second sight. The flat lock is a fine German lock with a detailed chiseled border, the front tang in the shape of a tombstone and an ornate frizzen spring fineal. The touchole has a gold liner. It is interesting to note that a number of rifles were stocked for employees or friends of Richard Shackleton, who operated a forge nearby, and in 1762, Jacob Starn owed a sum of money for “Stocking a gun in the best manner with a bullet mold”. This is a very fine rifle with a high quality lock, a gold touchole liner, and it is fully carved. This information can be found on page 89 of “Moravian Rifles II”. The two-piece brass patchbox is from a Baker rifle dating to the early 19th
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century. It was a later addition, put on during the rifle’s period of use when the wooden patchbox lid was lost. This style of lid typically dates to after the period when this rifle was made. The other furniture on the rifle is also of cast brass and includes a slightly crescent buttplate with a tang in the Bethlehem or Christian’s Spring style. The buttplate measures about 1 - 7/8” at the widest spot. The sideplate has beveled edges and three grooves, surrounded by lines on each side. The shape of the back shows Lancaster County influence. The trigger guard is in the Lehigh County style, being fastened at the back tang with a screw and in front of the bow is a lug with two relief arrows. The stock is of highly figured maple and shows Bethlehem and Christian’s Spring influence in the form of the buttstock. There are relief carved panels terminating in teardrops around the lock cavity and the sideplate. There are relief carved stylized fluer-de-lis carved around the barrel tang and ramrod entry ferrule. There is a raised and molded cheek piece on the left side of buttstock carved with relief foliate “C”-scrolls on both sides. Below the cheek piece, there are two brass loops where there was once a touchole pick. Slightly above the cheek piece, there is a single brass tack and the initial “L” is carved into the buttstock. The early rifle has no toeplate. CONDITION: The barrel shows some edge wear and has been cleaned at some time. It now retains a spotted grey patina. The rifling shows heavy wear. The lock is in its original flintlock configuration, functions well, and has a grey spotted patina. The tip of the post on the cock is broken and absent, as it was when the rifle was found. The brass furniture has been cleaned and now retains a mellowing patina. The entry ferrule is original, but the other two thimbles are replacements, as well as the nose cap. The stock has had some additional finish added to it, and about 31” of the fore-end have been professionally replaced. There are some scattered marks from use and a minor chip on top near the tail of the lockplate. This rifle is in remarkable condition for its age. This is a rare opportunity to own a pre-Revolutionary War Moravian-made long rifle in its original flintlock configuration. Early rifles of this quality rarely come available publicly. 70,000 - 90,000
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1558 - (A) SCARCE FRENCH MODEL 1777 CORRIGE AN IX FLINTLOCK DRAGOON MUSKET. Manufacturer: Charleville Model: 1728 Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 40 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This musket, manufactured by Charleville, is significantly shorter than the infantry musket of the same model. Until about 1818, it was produced in a quantity of about 500,000 and was issued to light infantry as well as dragoons. For a nearly identical musket, see page 81 of “French Military Small Arms” by Didier Bianchi. The musket has a round, smoothbore barrel with faceted breech section. The flat lockplate is marked in the center “Manufre. Royle / de Charleville”. It has a rounded tail section, reinforced cock, and a brass pan. The furniture is standard for this model, with most of it being brass, with the exception of the center barrel band and the rear trigger guard tang, which features finger grooves. Most of the components are stamped with a small inspector’s cartouche. The full length, plain walnut stock has two circular cartouches, stamped on the right side of the butt, one which is more visible has a large “MR” in the center. The musket has its original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Very good overall. The barrel retains a spotted grey patina with a clear “C” in a cartouche stamped on the right side of the breech, as well as another cartouche on the left flat. The lock retains a light grey patina and has excellent clear markings and functions well, it is in its original flintlock configuration. Brass retains an even and pleasing mustard patina. The stock appears to have had some sanding and added finish, but is in excellent condition with only some scattered storage marks. This is an exceptionally nice example. 3,500 - 4,500
1559 - (A) AMERICAN ALTERED FRENCH MODEL 1766 CHARLEVILLE FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: Charleville Model: 1766 Caliber/Bore: .76 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 41 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
Many Charleville Model 1763 and 1766 muskets were sent over to arm American troops after the decisive victory at Saratoga in 1777. This model was one of the primary and most widely used muskets by American forces during the Revolutionary War. This musket certainly saw American use as one of the bands had been lost and a sheet brass ferrule was used to replace it, the comb has been modified as well, and a large “W” inscribed on the left side of the buttstock. The round barrel is stamped with the Charleville star over “D” on the top of the breech. The flat lockplate has partially visible “Charleville” in script. Typical Model 1766 iron furniture. Partially figured walnut stock marked on left side with deeply stamped “D” and carved with large “W”. The center band is absent and a brass ramrod ferrule was added during the period of use along with a replacement iron ramrod. CONDITION: Good, without alterations or restoration. All iron components retain a dark even patina, some corrosion to breech and center of lockplate. Lock is in original flintlock configuration. Stock very good with wear and scattered marks from use. 2,500 - 4,500
1560 - (A) CONTEMPORARY PERCUSSION CHILD’S KENTUCKY RIFLE BY L.J. GARDNER. Manufacturer: Contemporary Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .32 Rifled Barrel Length: 30 - 3/16” FFL Status: Antique
This highly decorated child’s rifle features a a blued fully octagonal barrel with sights mounted on top. Top flat inscribed “L.J. Gardner 05”. The flat percussion lock is unmarked. The rifle has a brass trigger and a 12-5/8” pull. Stock is of highly figured maple and is ornately carved and decorated with finely engraved steel, brass and silver inlays. The nose cap is ebony and the buttplate tang is of bone. Skeleton buttplate of steel is inlaid flush. An open, oval patchbox is carved into the right side of butt and surrounded by engraved inlays. Left side of buttstock is carved with floral scrolls and relief cheek piece is decorated with moldings and scalloping. Complete with brass tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Excellent condition showing little or no use. Displays beautiful craftsmanship and would make a fine child’s presentation rifle. 3,000 - 3,500
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1561 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE FRENCH FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY THE VERSAILLES MANUFACTORY EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE GARDES DU CORPS DE MONSIEUR WITH UNIQUE ROTATING FLASHPAN COVER. Manufacturer: De Monsieur Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 40” FFL Status: Antique
Circa 1816. Even rarer than the standard Garde du Corps French muskets are those made for the Garde de Monsieur, the bother of the reigning monarch Louis XVIII. Lighter than the standard musket, the Garde du Corps appears to be a standard issue French flintlock musket with brass mounts. Lock of military pattern marked “MANUFACTUR de VERSAILLES”. The walnut full stock with far finer grain than standard military, befits a royal gun. The lock with extended flashpan and unique brass turning cover, rendering the lock virtually waterproof even in a driving rain. The .69 caliber 40” barrel is struck with a gold lined poincon with a crown over “AB”. Brass furniture with trigger guard of unique sculpted form. CONDITION: Barrel is bright polished in a French fashion. Brass furniture is good. Thumpiece with fleur-de-lis possibly a later addition. Stock is crisp with only minor marks. Lock is clean with excellent markings. Action is crisp as new. Excellent bore. Ramrod appears to be original. The first of these extremely rare royal guard muskets it has been our pleasure to offer. 5,000 - 7,000
1562 - (A) DUTCH TYPE III FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: Dutch Model: Musket Caliber/Bore: .77 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 40 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Dutch muskets and other arms had a strong presence in America before and during the Revolutionary War. Many muskets of this pattern have Boston or South Carolina markings, and they were shipped to the colonies by England between 1711 and the Revolutionary War. The colony of Massachusetts directly purchased several thousand Dutch muskets with the help of Benjamin Franklin. This example has a round tapered barrel with bayonet lug at the bottom mounted near the muzzle. The flat banana lockplate is marked “HC” in a cartouche in the center and features beveled edges. Standard brass furniture for this pattern, including three barrel bands, trigger guard stamped with an “F”, flat sideplate stamped also with an “F”, and buttplate with long tang inscribed with an “S”. The walnut stock is of classic Dutch form, with a high humped comb, and carved panels around the lock sideplate and barrel tang. It is also stamped with a large “I7” behind the trigger guard tang. The musket features a curled trigger and a period - probably original - ramrod. CONDITION: The barrel has a heavy brown patina. The lock is in its original flintlock configuration and retains a matching heavy brown patina. The brass furniture retains a mustard patina, with the end barrel band a modern replacement. The stock shows some wear and scattered marks from use, as well as some splintering and losses from muzzle on the right side. A very nice Revolutionary War musket that probably saw American use. 3,000 - 5,000
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1563 - (A) DUTCH TYPE III FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: Dutch Model: Musket Caliber/Bore: .79 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 40 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
Dutch muskets and other arms had a strong presence in America before and during the Revolutionary War. Many muskets of this pattern have Boston or South Carolina markings, and they were shipped to the colonies by England between 1711 and the Revolutionary War. The colony of Massachusetts directly purchased several thousand Dutch muskets with the help of Benjamin Franklin. This example has a round tapered barrel with bayonet lug at the bottom mounted near the muzzle. The top of the breech is inscribed “No. 1140”. The flat banana lockplate has no visible markings and features beveled edges. Standard brass furniture for this pattern, including three barrel bands, trigger guard, flat sideplate, and buttplate with long tang, extending nearly to end of comb. The walnut stock is of classic Dutch form, with a high humped comb, and carved panels along the lock sideplate and barrel tang. A sun is stamped directly behind the barrel pan. The musket features a curled trigger and a period - probably replaced - ramrod. CONDITION: The barrel has a heavy brown patina, with some corrosion at the breech and some losses patina from bayonet fitting. The lock has been reconverted and retains a mix of brown patina and applied finish. Brass has been polished, and the center barrel band is a contemporary, modern replacement. Stock shows use, with some splinters missing along forend, around block, and scattered age cracks and marks from use. 2,000 - 4,000
1564 - (A) EARLY & SCARCE MODEL 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY ELIJAH BUELL. Manufacturer: Elijah Buell Model: 1795 Caliber/Bore: .73 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 42” FFL Status: Antique
Elijah Buell was active in the arms business during the Revolutionary War; he worked in Marlborough, Connecticut and on October 1st, 1776 he delivered 40 muskets “of his make” to the privateer Oliver Cromwell. This musket was patterned after the 1763 Charleville musket. He also did business repairing and manufacturing for local militias and operated an inn and tavern in Marlborough between 1750 and 1799. The musket features a round .73 caliber barrel stamped with “D” for Charleville, as well as a small star. The flat lock is stamped in the center with an eagle and marked vertically at the tail “E. BUELL”. The furniture appears to be a mixture of American and French components. The trigger guard is of the Charleville pattern while the buttplate appears to be of American manufacture. This musket is an interpretation of the Model 1763 Charleville and is clearly based on that pattern. The three iron barrel bands are all retained with springs. The full length walnut stock has no markings. The musket is complete with its original iron ramrod. Complete with its original triangular socket bayonet which fits properly and retains a matching patina. The blade of the bayonet measures 15” and overall length is 18”. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel, lock and all iron components retain a brown patina and have not been cleaned. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and has excellent markings. There is some corrosion around the touch hole. The stock is very good and has not been cleaned; retains much of its original finish with some age cracks around the barrel tang and a minor crack in front of the lock. This is a very rare and early musket in remarkable condition, few specimens by this maker are known. 3,000 - 5,000
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1565 - (A) RARE FRENCH VERSAILLES FLINTLOCK INFANTRY RIFLE MODEL AN XII. Manufacturer: French Model: Rifle Caliber/Bore: .65 Rifled Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This rifle is very similar to the Model 1793 Infantry rifle, but is slightly longer. For an identical example, see pages 97 and 98 of “French Military Small Arms” by Didier Bianchi. Very few of these were made and very few exist today. The swamped, octagonal barrel features small front sights and deep seven groove rifling. The breech is dated 1811 and is marked with two deep inspector’s cartouches and a few others inspector’s initials. The flat lockplate has beveled edges and a rounded tail section. It is stamped in the center, “MRE, IMP LE. / De VERSAILLES”. It also has a brass pan and a reinforced cock. The rifle has standard furniture for this model which is of heavy brass, including a heavy brass sling swivel mounted on the back of the trigger guard and an iron swing swivel mounted on the fore-end. The plain walnut stock of classic Napoleonic form is full length and extends to the end of the muzzle. There is a large, rounded cheek case extending across the entirety of the butt on the left side. The musket is stamped on the side plate panel with the inspector’s cartoches “LF” and across the trigger guard tang “NOEL”. Near the back of the left side of the butt stock there is a round cartouche with a large “EF” stamped in the center and dated 1812. There is also an “FB” inspector’s stamp below the cheek case. CONDITION: This musket is in crisp as found and untouched condition. The barrel retains a dark brown patina and has excellent markings and deep rifling. The lock retains a dark brown patina and is in its original flintlock configuration. The markings are crisp but the top jaw and top jaw screw are later replacements. The brass furniture retains a dark, unpolished patina and the stock retains its original finish, with no cracks, restoration, or repairs but there are a few scattered storage marks. The rifle is complete with its original iron ramrod. This is a very crisp example of an extremely scarce Napoleonic rifle. 4,000 - 6,000
1566 - (A) FRENCH MODEL 1766 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: French Model: 1766 Charelville Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 44 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
This musket was the most widely used model by American troops during the Revolutionary War. The round barrel has a partially visible “D” stamp at the breech and is mounted on top of the muzzle with a bayonet lug. The flat lockplate has beveled edges and traces “Charleville” in the center. Additionally, there is a “D” with a star stamped behind the pan. Standard model 1766 iron furniture, side plate stamped vertically with a large “LH”. Full length plain walnut stock of typical French form. Complete with original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Dark patinas overall. Barrel retains a dark patina, except for one area of the breech, which appears to have been filled. There is some corrosion at the breech and the lock is a very good professional re-conversion. Hardware retains a dark brown patina. Markings on lock are faint. Stock shows fairly heavy use, with repaired crack at rest, crack through butt, and other scattered cracks and marks from use. A nice Revolutionary War Charleville with a great “as found” appearance. 2,000 - 4,000
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1567 - (A) FRENCH CHARLEVILLE MODEL 1766 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: French Model: 1766 Charleville Caliber/Bore: .72 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 44 - 5/16” FFL Status: Antique
The Model 1766 Charleville musket was one of the primary arms used by French and American Forces during the Revolutionary War. Some of the small alterations seen on this musket denote probable American use. Left side of the wrist has been altered for comfort of the hand and the left side of the buttstock has an incised cross composed of two thin rectangles. The frizzen has been relined from heavy use, and the top jaw and jaw screw were replaced during the period of use. Round, smoothbore iron barrel stamped with Charleville “D” on left side of breech and mounted on top near muzzle with bayonet lug. Flat lockplate shows traces of Charleville marking in center. Iron furniture is standard French Model 1766 and the full length plain walnut stock is of French form. Steel ramrod is a contemporary replacement. CONDITION: Good to very good. The musket appears to be in untouched condition. All iron components retain a dark, heavy patina. Lock functions well and appears to be in original flintlock configuration. The barrel has been shortened during the period of use by about 11/16”. Stock shows scattered marks from use with some edge wear and minor chips around lock. This is a very nice example of a musket that almost certainly saw use in the American Revolution. 2,000 - 4,000
1568 - (A) GERMAN STATES FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Manufacturer: German Model: Musket Caliber/Bore: .72 smoothbore Barrel Length: 43 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
This pre-Revolutionary War period musket features a tapered round smoothbore barrel. The banana lock is flat, with beveled edges and moulding at the tail. The center is stamped with a crown over a shield in a small cartouche. There is an unusual frizzen spring reinforcement bar between the frizzen and the spring. The hardware is iron and of Germanic or Continental style. The musket features a curled trigger and a full length partially figured walnut stock with a carved concave cheek rest on the left side of the butt. Complete with iron ramrod - which is probably a later replacement - and triangular socket bayonet stamped with an “R” at the top of the blade. CONDITION: All iron components have been heavily sanded and buffed, leaving a bright, pitted finish throughout. Lock appears to be in original flintlock configuration, but the frizzen is probably replaced. Stock is very good with some minor wormholes, wear, and marks from use. Bayonet also cleaned bright, with some darker spots. 2,000 - 4,000
1569 - (A) GERMANIC FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH AMERICAN ALTERATIONS. Manufacturer: German States Model: Musket Caliber/Bore: .75 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 41 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
The round two-stage iron barrel is unmarked and has a brass sight mounted on top near the muzzle. There is also a bayonet lug mounted on the bottom, about a quarter inch from the muzzle, denoting the barrel was possibly shortened during its period of use. The flat banana lockplate has beveled edges and is unmarked. The brass furniture is Germanic in style and some brass headed tacks appear to have been added during the period of use. The trigger guard was replaced with an iron French model 1763 Charleville trigger guard. The walnut stock has Germanic relief carving around the lock, side plate, and barrel tang. The butt is extremely thick and heavy and is carved with the initials “WC” on the left side. The ramrod is period, but probably not original. CONDITION: Barrel has been cleaned and retains a mix of light grey patina and darker heavy patina, with some scattered areas of corrosion. The lock is a professional re-conversion. Brass has been polished and now retains a mellowing patina. The stock shows heavy wear from use as well as scattered areas of damage and repairs. There are some minor repairs around the lock and much of the fore-end has been professionally restored. There are some minor losses near the muzzle and the ramrod entry ferrule, as well as one other, are modern replacements. 1,800 - 2,500
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1570 - (A) CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: Germanic Model: Fusil Caliber/Bore: .72 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 40 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
Probably Napoleonic period. Two stage steel barrel with top flat near breech marked “B 106” and left flat marked “Q3GB”. Round faced banana lockplate is without any markings. Barrel retains by three iron bands held in place with springs. Iron mounts. Plain walnut stock with cheekpiece cut on top of comb on left side. Left side also branded with large script initials “J.G.K.”. Top of wrist behind barrel tang is stamped “G”. Complete with original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Very good, overall. All iron retains a grey patina. Lock is in original flintlock configuration. Markings are clear. Stock retains a blonde finish and markings are clear, one period field repair using iron pin at toe, otherwise a few scattered marks from use. 1,500 - 2,500
1571 - (A) US HARPER’S FERRY J.H. HALL MODEL 1819 MILITARY FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Manufacturer: Harper Model: 1819 Caliber/Bore: .52 Rifled Barrel Length: 32 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique
This rifle was manufactured at Harper’s Ferry Armory in 1838. It is a single shot breechloader with rifled barrel. Iron mountings, including barrel, finished in brown lacquer. Walnut stocks. This example is all original, never converted or reconverted. It is a third production, one of approximately 19,680 manufactured. Many of these rifles were converted and saw use by the Confederacy during the Civil War. The block is stamped “JH HALL / HP FERRY US 1838”. CONDITION: The survival rate of original flintlock in examples in fine condition is extremely small and this one is superb. This rifle retains approximately 90% of its original smooth, brown finish. Bands are lacquered. Walnut stock is excellent or better with a few dings but extremely fine condition. Even the buttplate retains 90% of the original brown finish. The bore exhibits strong, near mint, razor sharp rifling and shiny grooves. Fine action. It is readily evident that this rifle saw very little, if any use and was probably stored for years for a state militia. It would be extremely difficult to find a nicer example of this scarce rifle in original condition and unaltered flintlock action. 4,500 - 6,500
1572 - (A) US MODEL 1803 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Model: 1815 Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled Barrel Length: 33 - 3/16” FFL Status: Antique
There were over 20,000 Model 1803 rifles produced. 4,000 were made between 1805 and 1807. The second production run was between 1814 and 1819 when a total of 15,703 were produced. This second production rifle is dated 1815. It features a heavy two stage rifled barrel with “US” and eagles head “P” proofs on left side of breech. Flat lockplate is stamped in the center with an eagle and shield stamped with small “US”. The tail is stamped “HARPERS / FERRY / 1850” vertically. The furniture is standard brass Model 1803 furniture including a two piece brass patchbox. The walnut half stock has a cheek piece carved on left side and is stamped with “V / JS” along with “V / MH” on left side behind sideplate; this is for inspector James Stubblefield. Each part is stamped with a small score or inspector’s mark. This rifle is complete with its original steel ramrod and is accompanied by a complete Model 1803 data sheet outlining all the features and markings on this particular example. CONDITION: Good to very good. All steel components have been cleaned and retain a freckled grey patina with some areas of darker spotting. Markings are excellent. Bore is excellent with deep rifling. Lock is in original flintlock configuration and is strong. Brass have been polished. Stock is very good with a minor chip on left side of barrel tang, a minor crack on left side in front of band on forend, and a small chip replaced towards back of lockplate, otherwise a few scattered marks from use and a light coat of finish added. This is a very nice and clean example of an 1803 with no real issues. 3,000 - 5,000
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1573 - (A) EXTENSIVELY DECORATED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB KUNTZ. Manufacturer: Jacob Kuntz Model: Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .44 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 47” FFL Status: Antique This rifle is featured in a two page spread on pages 92 and 93 of “Behold, The Longrifle Again” by James B. Whisker. There is also a very similar example shown on pages 12 and 13 of George Shumway’s “Longrifles of Note”. According to the Kentucky Rifle Foundation website, Jacob Kuntz (1780-1876) was born in the Lehigh Valley, brother of Peter Kuntz, learned the trade in Allentown and was taxed as a gunsmith in nearby Whitehall Township, Lehigh County in 1807. He moved to Philadelphia where he became noted as a fine maker of flintlock rifles and pistols. Kuntz’s better rifles are viewed today as some of the finest representations of regional utilitarian art. The rifle features an unsigned two-stage barrel separated by a series of rings. Rear sight centered on block, front sight dovetailed and of German silver. The lockplate is unmarked and features sprigs of engraving at the tail. Brass furniture includes a two piece patchbox with stylized fleur-de-lis finial profusely engraved with shaped checkered panels, vines, and foliate scrolls. Each side of the lid is decorated with relief-carved scrollwork. Flat sideplate terminating at the rear in point and engraved with scrolls and vine borders. Brass Lehigh buttplate, triggerguard and ramrod ferrules. Engraved German silver Allentown “Indian” heads in front of buttplate tang and in front of trigger guard. German silver barrel key escutcheons engraved with borders, an engraved eagle inlaid in center of carving on left side of buttstock, and a pierced eight-point star inlaid above cheekpiece. Figured maple full-length stock of classic Lehigh County, Pennsylvania form with scarce take-down forend with brass caps on each side of division. Diamond-shaped wood inlays around three foremost barrel pins. Forend carved with two incised lines along both sides. Both sides of wrist and around barrel tang carved with slightly relief
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scrollwork. Left side of buttstock decorated with large checkered panel surrounded relief designs often found on other Kuntz rifles. Complete with replaced wooden ramrod and accompanied by a detailed letter from Ron Gabel dated 2015 and valuing the rifle at $30,000-40,000. CONDITION: Barrel has been re-browned and shows some edge wear. Lock is a very good professional reconversion and retains a grey patina. Brass has a mellow mustard patina. Stock has a high polish coat of wax or varnish and carving shows some wear, some carving may be refreshed. One piece professionally replaced on right side of barrel tang extending to tang of lockplate. Otherwise very good with a few scattered marks from use. This is a very attractive example of Jacob Kuntz’s finest work. 15,000 - 25,000
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1574 - (A) FULLSTOCK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY FOWLER SIGNED JOHN FONDERSMITH WITH FRAMED 1803 LANCASTER SUMMONS FOR JOHN FONDERSMITH. Manufacturer: J. Fondersmith Model: Flintlock Fowler Caliber/Bore: .52 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 46 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
John Fondersmith was a gunsmith in Strasburg Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania between 1779 and 1803. The fowler features a rounded smoothbore barrel with notched rear sight and brass front sight. Flat top section signed “John Fondersmith” is script. The lockplate is stamped “I. KELLER” in the center. The plain brass furniture includes a trigger guard with acorn finial and buttplate with three stage tang, as well as a typical Lancaster County pattern sideplate. The full length stock is of figured maple. Also included with this lot is a 15” x 20” framed Lancaster County Summons for John Fondersmith dated February, 1803. He was being sued for 433 pounds. It states that he is a gunsmith in the document. The document itself measures 13-1/4” x 8-1/4” with some minor losses to edges and some of the folds are split. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains a dark, heavy brown patina. Signature is clear. Lock has probably been replaced and is a reconversion. It retains a dark applied finish. Brass furniture retains a mellow patina and shows scattered denting and marks from use. Stock has an added coat of finish and about 21-1/2” of the forend has been restored. Ramrod is a contemporary replacement. 1,200 - 1,800
1575 - (A) FULLSTOCK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB SCHLEPPY. Manufacturer: Jacob Schleppy Model: Flintlock Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled Barrel Length: 44 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Full length rifled octagonal barrel with front and rear sights engraved with single line borders on each side of both sights. Flat, unengraved lock with frizzen refaced during the period of use. The brass furniture includes a four piece, pin-fastened patchbox of sheet brass with engraved borders and two piercings on finial. Full sideplate of sheet brass engraved with floral designs at rear and inscribed “JACOB SCHLEPPY”; this was possibly the owner or the gunsmith. Rifle features double set triggers, a faceted trigger guard with lug in front of bow, and small sheet brass extension in front of front tang. Stock of figured maple with classic Allemeangel School, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania form; with Roman nose buttstock and high relief carved and molded cheek piece on left side. Complete with period wooden ramrod. CONDITION: This rifle is basically in as found condition. Barrel retains a dark, heavy brown patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. All brass components retain a dark brown patina. Lock is functional but triggers do not activate the cock. Stock retains a dark patina with some scattered repairs and about 14” of forend professionally restored, otherwise a few scattered marks from use. A very nice Lehigh Kentucky. 3,000 - 5,000
1576 - (A) FINE CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY LONG RIFLE BY JERRY GUTCHESS. Manufacturer: Jerry Gutchess Model: Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .45 Rifled Barrel Length: 43 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
This fine and accurate copy is in the style of a John Armstrong rifle. The brown octagonal barrel is mounted on the top flat with sights and an inlaid brass plaque inscribed “JERRY GUTCHESS 84”. The flat lockplate is finely engraved with scroll accents and marked in the center “AG”, for Alan Gutchess, who made the lock. The brass furniture includes a four-piece patch box with three piercings and engraved with finely executed scrollwork. The buttplate has a faceted tang and is engraved as well. The trigger guard is engraved an edelweiss on the bow and is decorated with a silver overlay, engraved with a star. The flat brass sideplate is engraved with rocker paneled borders and with scrollwork in the center. A silver heart adorns each side of the wrist and an oval wrist escutcheon on the top. There is a silver oval inlaid above the cheek piece, engraved with a patriotic eagle. Two engraved eight-pointed stars are inlaid into the forend. The full length figured maple stock is of classic Maryland form, in the style of Armstrong, and is highly carved with relief carving around the barrel tang, lock cavity, sideplate, and profusely on the left side of the butt stock. Forward of the lock cavity and sideplate are panels of shaped gadrooning carved in relief. The rifle features a brass tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use overall. Barrel retains all of its original finish, and the bore is excellent. The browned lock retains all of its original finish as well and functions perfectly. Brass retains a mellowing patina. Stock is excellent and shows no signs of wear or damage. One screw missing from engraved toe plate. This is an extremely fine and well made contemporary long rifle. 2,500 - 3,500
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1577 - (A) FINE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED JOHN SHELL. Manufacturer: John Shell Model: Flintlock Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .44 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 44 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique According to the Kentucky Rifle Foundation Website, John Shell (1795-1875) was taxed as a gunsmith in West Hanover Township, east of Harrisburg, between 1817 and 1871. He built fine flintlocks and percussion rifles and was one of the few makers to number his rifles as well as sign them. He was also one of the few in the Lebanon/Dauphin region to carry the traditional style of gun building beyond the Civil War period. His father was Martin Shell, one of the grandmasters of the Dauphin County school. The rifle features a fully octagonal barrel signed “JOHN * SHELL” in block letters surrounded by borders. The flat flintlock lockplate is signed “KELKER & ROSE / HARRISBURG” and the tail is engraved with game scenes. Features include a reinforced cock and a roller frizzen. Brass furniture includes a finely engraved four piece patchbox, a pierced finial terminating in an Edelweiss. The lid and side straps are engraved with stars. Toeplate and trigger guard and forearm wear plate engraved en suite. The left side of the stock is inlaid with an engraved half moon with face above three smaller inlays engraved with stars and connect by silver wire inlay. There is a small vacant German silver oval wrist escutcheon and six silver barrel pin escutcheons engraved with stars. The buttplate finial is also engraved. This highly decorated rifle has a flat sideplate engraved with floral designs and “No. 346”. Rifle features a slender, full length figured maple stock and a rope burn decorated hickory ramrod. Bottom of buttstock is fluted on both sides, followed by an incised line. CONDITION: Very good. The barrel retains a spotted light brown patina with some edge wear. The lock retains a grey patina and is in its original flintlock configuration. Mechanism is strong and functions well. Patchbox lid appears to be a professional replacement. Brass furniture retains a mellow patina and engraving is excellent. Stocks retains much original finish with some finish probably added later, and a few minor slivers along both sides of barrel that have been professionally replaced and are very difficult to see. This is a very fine and highly decorated Pennsylvania long rifle. 5,000 - 8,000
1578 - (A) FINE FULLSTOCK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED BY MELCHIOR FORDNEY. Manufacturer: M. Fordney Model: Kentucky Caliber/Bore: .52 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 45” FFL Status: Antique
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First half of the 19th century, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Melchior Fordney was famously murdered by a John Haggerty, a crazed religious fanatic, in 1846. Fordney denied him the use of one of his rifles to shoot his horse and Haggerty returned with a tomahawk and murdered him. Fordney is remembered today as a grand master of the late golden age, and his work often is seen with deep, bold engraving and beautiful woodcarving. His guns are known as quintessential Lancaster rifles, with their folk art appeal and inclusion of almost all of the Lancaster characteristics. He worked as a gunsmith from 1807 through 1846 at his shop on South Queen Street in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This rifle features an octagonal barrel signed “M*Fordney” in script on the top flat. Flat lockplate stamped “DREPPERT/LANCASTER” in the center and with stamp-engraved designs. Brass furniture deeply engraved in the typical Fordney style, sideplate engraved with checkered triangles, scrolls, and borders. Four-piece patchbox with engraved scrolls and checkered panels, toe plate engraved en suite. Silver oval escutcheon inlaid above cheekpiece is inscribed “JM”, silver wrist escutcheon is vacant and has been replaced. Full-length figured maple stock of familiar Lancaster form, punch-dot checkered wrist and incised border along bottom of both sides of buttstock. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark brown patina with some edge wear and scattered marks, some light corrosion at breech and signature is very good. Lock professionally reconverted to flintlock configuration and now retains a brown patina. Brass retains a dark patina with some wear and light marks. Stock has been refinished and shows some wear to checkering, about 16 inches replaced on forend, including nose cap, and has scattered age cracks and a few period repairs, some minor pieces replaced around lockplate. This is a very nice example of Melchior Fordney’s work. 3,000 - 5,000
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1579 - (A) CONTEMPORARY FLINTLOCK CLUB BUTT FOWLER BY KEN NETTING. Manufacturer: Netting Model: Club Butt Fowler Caliber/Bore: .70 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 52” FFL Status: Antique
This very well made fowler has an authentic appearance and feel. It features an aged round steel barrel inscribed “Netting” on the top and with silver “KN” maker’s mark for Ken Netting inlaid at breech. Early style flintlock mechanism with flat lockplate engraved with scrolls. Engraved brass furniture and oil finished full length cherry stock with carved decoration around barrel tang and ramrod entry ferrule. CONDITION: Excellent condition overall, showing little or no use and with a few light scattered storage marks. 1,500 - 2,500
1580 - (A) CARVED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY LONG RIFLE SIGNED NICHOLAS BEYER. Manufacturer: Nicholas Beyer Model: Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 44” FFL Status: Antique
This unusual rifle has a combination of features from different counties in Pennsylvania. The barrel and most of the hardware are clearly Nicholas Beyer, buttplate is Lehigh County in style, and the carving is typical of Simon Miller of Berks County, Pennsylvania. The original Nicholas Beyer rifle was probably restocked by Simon Miller during the period of use. The rifle has a two stage smoothbore barrel with sights mounted on top. Top flat signed “N BEYER” in script. The flat lockplate has a rounded tail section and the maker is no longer visible. The brass furniture includes a four piece pierced and engraved patchbox with a pelican in her piety as the finial. The engraved buttplate tang extension is an arrow pointing towards the muzzle and is clearly engraved by Beyer. Toeplate features an engraved tulip and forward of that an inlaid teardrop. The beveled sideplate and trigger guard are also Nicholas Beyer. The sleeved buttplate tang denotes probable Lehigh County manufacture. A small silver heart with engraved border adorns each side of the wrist while a small silver oval inlaid and engraved en suite is on each side forward the lock. The silver wrist escutcheon is inscribed “GR”. Above the cheek piece is an inlaid folky bird of silver and engraved with designs; a circular brass wire inlay surrounds it. The full length figured maple stock shows Berks County, Pennsylvania influence and is carved with incised designs on the left side, typical of those done by Simon Miller. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark patina and shows some edge wear and wear to signature. Lock has been reconverted to flint and retains a dark applied finish, mechanism needs some adjustment. Hardware retains a yellowed patina due to an old coat of lacquer. Stock is good with some scattered marks from use and some minor chipping around lock. Carving is crisp. A very attractive rifle with a nice look. 6,000 - 9,000
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1581 - (A) EXTRAORDINARY ENGLISH SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK FOWLER BY NICHOLSON OF LONDON. Manufacturer: Nicholson Model: Flintlock Fowler Caliber/Bore: .672 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 37” FFL Status: Antique
This high quality decorative English fowler features a two stage Damascus steel barrel with swamped muzzle and hooked breech. Solid gold front spider sight with silver inlays on each side. Between the stages are chiseled acanthus leaves in high relief and at the end of each facet is an engraved and silver inlaid flower. The top flat is inlaid with two banners separated by a shell, “CORNHILL” marked on one banner and “LONDON” on the other. The breech is decorated with stiff leaf engraving and two silver bands and is also inlaid with a gold cartouche embossed “NICHOL/SON”. Around the maker’s mark are intertwining stems which lead to a silver inlaid blooming flower. Engraved tang and gold lined touch hole. The flat lock plate is overlaid with silver and is engraved with a rabbit at the tail and game lands scenes across the face, in the center “NICHOLSON” is engraved in a cartouche. The highly decorated sterling silver furniture includes gadrooned ramrod ferrules, the entry ferrule with a relief shell and terminating in a pineapple finial. The French style trigger guard is hallmarked clearly with five English hallmarks and K date letter, and profusely engraved with a griffin on the bow, as well as pineapples and flowers. The finial is an engraved urn. The side plate is pierced with a scene of a farmhouse and a pointer in pursuit of two grouse. Silver skeleton buttplate with a large pierced urn inlaid on the butt. There are small silver inlaid and engraved flowers on both sides and the top of the wrists and engraved barrel key escutcheon on both sides. A solid silver rib is also mounted below the barrel. The fowler features a pierced trigger as well as a horn end cap. Figured walnut half stock with checkered panel around wrist and carved around barrel tang with profuse Rococo scroll work and florals. Complete with original baleen ramrod with steel cap and brass cleaning attachment. CONDITION: Good to Very Good. Barrel retains a dark patina with some minor freckling at breech, all engraved inlays are present and show little wear. Lock is in the original flintlock configuration, and mechanism is tight. Almost all of the original silver overlay remains on the frizzen, pan and lockplate. The silver furniture is very good, and retains a gray patina. Stock is very good, with some scattered marks from use and a minor chip at the tip of the forend on the right side. There are some minor losses to finish, due to silver polish. This fowler was certainly made for someone of great wealth and importance as no expense or attention to detail was spared. 2,500 - 4,500
1582 - (A) 19TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK NORTHWEST TRADE MUSKET. Manufacturer: North West Model: Flintlock Trade Musket Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 43” FFL Status: Antique
This trade musket dates to the first half of the 19th century. Three stage smoothbore steel barrel with sights on top. Rounded flintlock lock plate with stamped encircled fox in center. Brass furniture includes the classic serpent sideplate and sheet brass buttplate, iron triggerguard with over-sized bow, and large trigger. Full length walnut stock of familiar early form with semi-relief carved panels around lock and sideplate. Replaced wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel has a heavy brown patina with some scattered freckling and marks. Lock is in original flintlock configuration and retains a dark brown patina. Brass retains a mellow patina. Stock refinished and has a couple hairline age cracks and light scattered marks. This is a very desirable trade musket in exceptionally good condition. 2,500 - 4,500
1583 - (A) COMPOSITE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Manufacturer: Pottsdam Model: Musket Caliber/Bore: .80 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 41 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
This musket has a round tapered barrel with brass front side as well as bayonet lug mounted on top, near the muzzle. The top of the breech is stamped with two British ordinance proofs and is also inscribed “C. C. M”. The associated lock is marked in the center “POTZDAM MAGAZ” and on the bevel is marked “S. A. D.”. The brass furniture is mostly European in style, showing a heavy English influence. The full length stock is carved with a relief beaver tail around the barrel tang. Musket is complete with an associated iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a freckled grey patina and was cleaned at one time. There is some corrosion around the breech. The replaced lock has been cleaned and retains a grey patina but appears to be in its original flintlock configuration. Brass furniture retains a mellow patina with some scattered marks from use. Stock has been refinished and shows scattered marks from use and one area of restoration on the right side of the fore-end. Wood around lock cavity has been replaced. 1,500 - 2,500
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1584 - (A) NEW JERSEY MARKED FLINTLOCK CONTRACT MUSKET BY RICHARD WILSON. Manufacturer: Richard Wilson Model: Contract Musket Caliber/Bore: .78 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 45 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
At the outbreak of the French and Indian War, New Jersey was not prepared. The colony of New Jersey ordered a few thousand of these muskets from Richard Wilson in 1755 and 1757, marked “New Jersey”. Multiple relics of these Wilson muskets have been found at Sabbath Day Point, the site of the bloody defeat of Jersey men in New York, according to “Of Sorts for Provincials” by Jim Mullins. For similar examples, see pages 124 through 130. This musket features a round smoothbore English barrel with remarked “LONDON”, “US”, private view and proof marks, and “RW” for Richard Wilson. Rounded lockplate marked “WILSON” in center. English military style furniture including Long Land Pattern sideplate, wrist escutcheon marked “F/56”, ramrod ferrules, and buttplate with tang marked “NEW=JERSEY”. Brass trigger guard of Wilson contract style and fitted with sling swivel. Full length walnut stock with carved beaver tail around barrel tang and left side of stock crudely carved with “T L * S B”. Complete with original iron ramrod. CONDITION: Fair. Barrel and ramrod heavily corroded. Barrel markings were re-applied and tang has been replaced. Lock has been professionally reconverted and retains a dark patina with some lighter areas. Stock has had 26-1/4” replaced on forend, as well as nose-cap and last three ramrod ferrules. Brass has been polished and has some scattered marks, buttplate marking shows some wear, but is legible. This is a rare and historic French and Indian War musket that certainly saw use. 5,000 - 8,000
1585 - (A) SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Manufacturer: Tower Model: Second Model Caliber/Bore: .77 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 42” FFL Status: Antique
The Short Land Pattern was one of the primary longarms used by British troops during the American Revolution. This example has a lock inscribed “TOWER” vertically at the tail and has an engraved crown over “GR” in the center. Features standard brass Second Model furniture and walnut stock. Complete with replaced iron ramrod and “GILL” marked triangular socket bayonet. CONDITION: Fair to poor, barrel and iron components have been heavily cleaned. Markings on barrel have been cleaned away and barrel now retains a bright surface with some scattered spotting. Lock has some corrosion and appears to be in original flintlock configuration. Brass has been heavily polished. Stock has the last 8” replaced as well as end cap. Bayonet has been cleaned and retains a pitted grey surface. A good representative example of an important Revolutionary War musket. 2,000 - 4,000
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1586 - (A) BEAUTIFUL OLD HIGH QUALITY ENGLISH FOWLER. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .737 (12 bore) Barrel Length: 37 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique
(ca 1760) It is unusual for a gun of this quality not to be maker marked. It exhibits superb craftsmanship throughout, and it could easily be believed to have been made by someone like Griffin or Barbar. It has 37 - 7/8” barrel with London proofs at breech end, along with raised file decoration with teardrop finial. Muzzle is slightly flared. Large flintlock with rounded lockplate with cock bead border has semi waterproof pan with bridled friction frizzen. Large serpentine hammer has cock beads ending in foliate patterns. Back sliding safety engages at half cock. Lockplate is engraved with stand of arms and cock has some scroll engraving. Lock internals have fine file cut decoration. Double beaded steel trigger guard has relief engraved floral finial. Side plate appears to be of silver and has central helmet with radiating arms including spears, cannon, and swords. Stock of streaked European walnut has deep fluted comb and gracefully swept butt. Broad steel buttplate has stand of arms engraving on long top tang. Relief ribbon and shell carving is around barrel tang, and elongated drop points are behind lock and sideplate. An acanthus flanked silver crest plate is at top of grip. Full length stock attaches to barrel with three side bolts. A baleen ramrod with horn tip and steel worm tail rests in two beaded pipes and tail pipe. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. CONDITION: Good. Barrel polished bright with some subsequent frosting. No major pitting evident. Lock is mostly gray patina with some pinprick pitting. The same can be said for other steel components with considerable pitting on buttplate. Sideplate and crest plate are somewhat worn, once polished, beginning to tone. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish with some sanding marks over multiple dings and knocks. Carving slightly softened. There are a number of repairs along barrel channel, mostly on left side. MGM 101 4,000 - 8,000
1587 - (A) EARLY FULLSTOCK BUCKS COUNTY FOWLER INSCRIBED “I AM NOT AFRAID 1774”. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Flintlock Fowler Caliber/Bore: .59 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 45 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This fowler is mentioned in the Kentucky Rifle Association Bulletin article “In Search of John Shuler and the Bucks County Gunsmiths” by Eric Armstrong on page 6. It is attributed to Jacob Daub of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The fowler has a round swamped barrel with octagonal breech section and top flat. Breech with some chiseled designs and engraving, sights mounted on top. The rounded lockplate with detached pan is unmarked. Brass European style furniture with some engraving. This is a style typically seen on early rifles and fowlers in Bucks County. Full length figured maple stock, butt measures 1-3/4” and has no toeplate. Relief cheek piece carved on left side across top in block letters “I AM NOT AFRAID” and beneath cheek piece “1774”. Stock is carved with typical Bucks County incised carving around the entry ferrule, barrel tang, lock cavity, sideplate, and both sides of the wrist. The back of the buttstock on the left side is carved with scrolls. Complete with period possibly original ramrod. There is a small diamond inlaid on the wrist, which is probably a later addition put on during the period of use. CONDITION: Barrel has some brown finish added and shows significant wear at breech. Lock has been professionally reconverted and is possibly a second lock. Sideplate is a good replacement. Brass furniture retains an unpolished patina. Stock had about 14” of forend professionally restored, as well as a piece between the lock and barrel tang, and a small sliver above the front of the lock tang. Otherwise, stock shows scattered marks from use and wear consistent with its age. There are a few other splinters replaced along the left side of the barrel. This is a very interesting and early Bucks County fowler. 3,000 - 5,000
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1588 - (A) FULLSTOCK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN SCHNEIDER WITH FLASK. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Flintlock Rifle Caliber/Bore: .45 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 45-1/8” FFL Status: Antique
John Schneider, also spelled Snyder or Snider, worked in Heidelberg Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and is considered an Allemeangel school maker. The rifle features a fully octagonal barrel with sights mounted on top flat. The lock is marked “T./KETLAND/& Co.” in the center. The brass furniture includes a two-piece patchbox with classic Scheider double horned finial, lid, and finial engraved with borders and large checkered shapes. Wrist escutcheon has the initials “JS” presumably for John Schneider. Flat unengraved sideplate with two piercings and terminating at the back in a point. Eight point brass star inlaid above cheekpiece and engraved with borders and design in center. Also features a brass wear plate extending between the entry ferule and front triggerguard tang. Full length figured maple stock of Allemeangel form. Complete with later replaced ramrod. Also includes associated leather-covered flask with nickle spout and nickle brass shield escutcheon engraved “J. Schneider”. CONDITION: Barrel retains a brown patina with some corrosion near breech, tang possibly replaced. Lock is a professional reconversion and retains a grey patina with some lighter areas. Brass retains a mellowing patina. Stock has an added coat of finish and has a crack stemming from back of lockplate tang into wrist as well as a replaced section above the lock. Flask is in very good condition, showing some use. A very attractive rifle with slender Lehigh form. 3,000 - 5,000
1589 - (A) FULLSTOCK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE WITH WOODEN PATCHBOX. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Flintlock Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .45 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 41” FFL Status: Antique
This rifle exhibits many features that indicate manufacture in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It features a fully octagonal barrel, which is unsigned, and has sights mounted on top flat. The flat lockplate is stamped “LONDON WARRANTED” in the center and has scattered sprigs of engraving. Faceted brass Lehigh County trigger guard and buttplate. Sliding wooden patchbox lid is original and has some incised carving. Full length figured maple stock of late Lehigh County form. Complete with period wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark brown patina with some area of breech showing filing marks. Lock has been reconverted and retains a brown finish with some areas of corrosion. Brass has been polished and retains a mellowing patina. Stock has no restoration or replaced wood but there are a series of holes surrounding the patchbox, possibly where there was once tack decoration. 2,500 - 4,500
1590 - (A) REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FOWLER. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Fowler Caliber/Bore: .70 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 42 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This firearm started life as a fowler but, due to a loss to the forend, was restored to a musket. It features a round two-stage barrel with deeply stamped “V” and “P” in ovals, possibly denoting that it was made for the American market. There are also traces of earlier English crossed scepters. The reconverted lock is stamped with probably later stamp “FARMER” and has double-line borders. Brass chased and engraved furniture, fowler trigger guard has no hole for sling swivel. Walnut stock relief carved with beavertail around barrel tang. CONDITION: Fair, barrel retains a grey patina with part of percussion bolster still attached. Lock is a crude reconversion back to flint. Stock has 11” of forend replaced and scattered other cracks and marks from use. One screw repair on left side of barrel tang. Brass mounts polished. A nice early piece with an attractive overall appearance. 1,500 - 2,500
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1591 - (A) FULLSTOCK FLINTLOCK BUCK AND BALL KENTUCKY RIFLE. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Buck and Ball Caliber/Bore: .67 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 48 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique
With its curled trigger, early Bucks County style sideplate, and form of the buttstock, this rifle was probably made in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Features a two stage smoothbore barrel with brass front sight and notched rear sight. The flat lockplate has a few sprigs of engraving and a roller frizzen. The brass furniture includes a trigger guard terminating in an arrow and a Bucks County style sideplate. The full length figured maple stock is of Buck County form and features a checkered wrist and incised around the top of wrist. Complete with probably period original ramrod. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains a dark patina and shows some wear, some minor freckling around touch hole and breech. Lock has a heavy, dark patina and is probably a good professional reconversion. Brass furniture shows some wear and scattered marks, retains a mellow patina. Stock retains much of original finish with some scattered marks and minor age cracks. A very attractive late 18th century rifle. 1,500 - 2,500
1592 - (A) FULLSTOCK LEHIGH COUNTY FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY LONG RIFLE. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Kentucky Long Rifle Caliber/Bore: .45 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 36 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Octagonal smooth bore barrel with centered rear sight surrounded by stars on both sides and brass front sight stamped with stars on both sides. Lock is in original flintlock configuration and has foliage engraved across entire lockplate and on cock. Brass furniture includes pierced brass four piece patchbox with engraved foliage and borders; full length engraved sideplate. Oval escutcheon engraved with a flower above cheekpiece and small brass cross shaped wrist escutcheon. Full length figured maple stock and wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Good; barrel retains a brown patina with some pitting around touch-hole and a few scattered marks from use. Lock excellent with dark, even patina. Brass retains a mellow patina with engraving showing some wear. Stock very good as refinished with some chipping around pins and barrel keys; small crack and chip around top lock retaining screw and a few small chips along forend on right side. Shortened during period of use. 1,200 - 1,800
1593 - (A) FULL STOCK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .50 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 39 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This rifle features an octagon barrel with sights mounted on top flat and some rocker panel designs on each side of both sights. Flat lockplate with rounded tail and scattered sprigs of engraving. Plain brass furniture including two piece brass patchbox retained by screws, brass convex release button on toe. Full length partially figured maple stock with checkering around wrist and molded cheek piece on left side of buttstock. Complete with original wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark brown patina with some edge wear and corrosion at breech. Lock has been professionally reconverted and has a dark brown patina. Brass is polished and shows some scattered marks from use. Stock retains much of original finish beneath a later coat of finish and shows scattered marks from use and some wear to checkering. A very nice Pennsylvania long rifle. 1,000 - 1,500
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1594 - (A) FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE IN THE STYLE OF MELCHIOR FORDNEY. Manufacturer: Unsigned Model: Kentucky Long Rifle Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 41 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique
This Lancaster style rifle features a full octagonal barrel with sights mounted on top flat and an unusual extended two screw barrel tang. The flat lockplate has stamp engraving at the tail and is marked in the center with indistinct lock maker’s mark. The brass furniture includes a four piece patchbox engraved in the style of Melchior Fordney. Between both side skirts there are repeating chevrons carved. The brass sideplate is engraved with stars, rocker panels borders, and panels of checkering. The trigger guard is engraved with serrations similar to those seem on Melchior Fordney rifles. The full length partially figured maple stock is of classic Lancaster form with diamond section checkering around the wrist, carved incised lines on each side of the forend, scrolls around the lock cavity and sideplate, and a large “C” scroll on the left side of the butt, surrounded by graduating chevrons in the style of Melchior Fordney. Complete with replaced wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a dark patina with some applied finish. Lock is a professional reconversion and shows some wear and corrosion. Brass furniture retains a mellowing patina. Stock has some splinters missing along both sides of forend and a few chips around lockplate. The carving is crisp and shows little wear. The lock mechanism needs adjustment. A very nice Lancaster rifle. 6,000 - 9,000
1595 - (A) FULLSTOCK FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED “W. HENRY”. Manufacturer: W. Henry Model: Fullstock Kentucky Rifle Caliber/Bore: .50 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 46 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique
This fine Lehigh County, Pennsylvania rifle is signed by William Henry Jr. (1757-1821). He apprenticed with Andreas Albrecht at Christian Springs, Pennsylvania before he settled and set up shop in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. He was active there between 1790 and 1820. William Henry Jr. also built contract muskets for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and civilian long rifles. This example features a full-length octagonal barrel, with sights mounted on top flat, inscribed on top “W HENRY” in block lettering. The flat lockplate has an engraved, single line border and is unmarked. The brass furniture includes an early style four piece patchbox, engraved with a floral finial, in the style of early Moravian rifles. The brass sideplate with beveled edges also shows Moravian influence, with its tail coming to a rounded point. Above the cheek piece is inlaid a pierced silver Moravian star engraved with shading and borders. The faceted trigger guard is classically Lehigh county, with a lug forward the bow. The full length, partially figured maple stock shows generous traces of the reddish Lehigh Valley finish, and the buttstock is in the familiar classic Lehigh form. There is some faux-striping as well. Complete with wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel has been cleaned and now retains a light grey patina, with some darker spots and some corrosion at breech. Signature is still quite clear. The lock is in its original flicklock configuration, and retains a dark, heavy brown patina. The brass retains an unpolished, mustard patina, with some components being darker. The stock has a small area around the lock which has been replaced, as well as a small area around the ramrod ferrule on the left side. The stock shows some wear and scattered marks from use. A very nice rifle with clear Moravian influence. 3,000 - 5,000
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1596 - (A) FINE LEFT-HANDED CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN RIFLE BY WALLACE GUSLER OF WILLIAMSBURG. Manufacturer: Wallace Gusler Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .57 Rifled Barrel Length: 46” FFL Status: Antique
Wallace Gusler is a world-renowned master gunsmith. He is a native Virginian who has always had an interest in the frontier and long rifles. He made his first muzzleloader at age 14 in 1956. Due to his talent for gun building and his passionate interest in Virginia history, Wallace was offered a job at Colonial Williamsburg in late 1962. In 1963 he moved to the gunsmith shop where he was named Master Gunsmith a year later. Wallace made every part of a rifle by hand and taught himself to forge weld rifle barrels. Since starting at Colonial Williamsburg, his firearms have become known as contemporary masterpieces and are sought after by shooters and collectors alike. This rifle features a blued octagonal barrel with sights mounted on the top flat and inscribed on top “W GUSLER G SUITOR WMSBG. VA. 1997”. The barrel is also decorated on the muzzle face and features deep rifling. The left hand lock has a rounded face with polished surfaces and blued accent screws. The plate and cock are engraved with scroll designs and tooled borders. The front tang is marked “FRAZIER / WILLIAMSBURG” The large, curled trigger has shaped designs behind it. The brass mounts are early American in style and include a four-piece patchbox, engraved with finely executed scroll work. The buttplate measures 2 - 3/8” in width and has an engraved tang. The full sideplate is engraved with a bow and arrow, as well as a tomahawk, and other floral scrolls and designs. The faceted trigger guard is of plain brass. Silver inlaid wrist escutcheon is finely engraved with acanthus leaf designs. The partially figured maple stock has a dark oil finish and has relief carved panels around the lock and sideplate. There is a relief carved shell in the early fashion behind the barrel tang and the right side of the butt stock is carved with relief scrolls on both sides of the molded cheek piece. There is also baroque carving around the ramrod entry ferrule. Complete with its original figured maple ramrod. Also accompanying the rifle is a single cavity iron bullet mold and a horn powder flask stamped “GS”. CONDITION: The barrel retains most of its original charcoal blue finish with scattered areas of losses, bore is excellent. Lock retains most of its original polish and blue, with some light spotting. Brass mounts retain a mellowing patina. Stock is excellent, with a few scattered storage marks. This is a very fine and desirable contemporary copy of an early American rifle made by a world-renowned gunsmith at Colonial Williamsburg. 5,000 - 8,000
1597 - (A) FINE ENGLISH FLINTLOCK FOWLER BY WICKLEY. Manufacturer: Wickley Model: Flintlock Fowler Caliber/Bore: .77 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 53 - 7/8” FFL Status: Modern
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Rounded swamped iron barrel with flat panel on top near breech with engraved border and English view and proof marks on left side of hooked breech. Brass bead mounted on top near swamped muzzle. Flat lockplate inscribed “Wickley” in the center and features an early roller frizzen. Engraved brass furniture includes a trigger guard with a large acorn finial, a full sideplate, and a three stage buttplate tang. The fowler features a half stock of plain walnut with checkered wrist in the early fashion, and a horn forend cap. Complete with probably its original brass tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Good to very good. Barrel retains a dark patina with some applied dark finish and scattered areas of minor corrosion. Iron rib below has been repaired near top ferrule. Top two brass ferrules have been replaced. Touch hole shows some corrosion and has been relined. Lock is strong and functions well, appears to be in its original flintlock configuration with dark patina and some scattered freckling. Brass furniture retains a mellow patina and shows some wear and scattered marks from use. Stock is very good with an added coat of varnish, some minor wear to checkering, a few scattered marks from use, a crack along bottom of forearm and a minor chip in front of lockplate. This is a very nice large bore English fowler with a homogeneous look. 2,500 - 4,500
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2001 - (N) HIGHLY DESIRABLE CLASSIC GERMAN WORLD WAR II MG-34 MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: German Model: MG34 Serial No. 208C Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 28 - 1/4” FFL Status: NFA Attractive and eye-catching German World War II MG34 with receiver manufactured by Maget (WaA11) on a somewhat matching Waffenwerke Brunn (dot) parts kit which was manufactured in 1944. Serial number “6947” matches on shroud, top cover, and feed block. Buffer, buffer cup, and wood butt all match with serial number “5794”. In addition to what is in the gun, accessories include two spare barrels, three spare bolts, one spare booster cup, one assault drum, three 50 round belt segments, two starter tabs and a belt loading machine in can. None of the bolts or barrels match the gun’s serial number. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to extremely fine original finish with some loss of finish turning to a grey patina at the high edges, especially at the top cover latch, buffer ring, and booster. There is a small 2” long crack at the top of the butt running parallel to the bore line from the buffer cup. Consignor states that this gun runs well with Romanian steel cased and Yugoslavian brass cased ammunition. Bores runs from very good to extremely fine. Bolts all are fine to extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select-fire machine gun. A great example of the iconic class machined steel German belt fed machine gun from World War II. Just the thing for the World War II German military collector, and a gun that is great fun to shoot at the range as well. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 9,500 - 12,000 424
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2002 - (N) CLASSIC U.S. MILITARY WORLD WAR II AUTO ORDNANCE THOMPSON M1A1 MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Model: M1A1 Thompson Serial No. 614526 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Manufactured by “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION/ BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT U.S.A.” as indicated on right side of receiver with “U.S. PROPERTY” on top of receiver with Thompson bullet logo. This M1A1 Model of the Thompson machine was mass produced for the U.S. military during World War II and accepts only stick magazines. One 30 round “SEYMOUR PRODUCTS” magazine is included. Magazine has some scratched in letters on right side. High quality construction and materials throughout, the Thompson machine guns made at Bridgeport are the most durable of their kind. Parts are relatively common and as a military collectors item these guns hold a special place in the collector community. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any state and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine matte grey arsenal finish with some wear to grey patina at the high edges. Wood is extremely fine with some light handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. This is just a great specimen of a true American military classic World War II Thompson M1A1 machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 7,500 - 12,500
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2003 - (N) VERY POPULAR PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ITHACA M3A1 “GREASE GUN” MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: M3A1 Serial No. 727161 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA Extremely nice condition and highly popular M3A1 “Grease Gun” as manufactured by Ithaca for use by the U.S. Military. One original 30 round magazine is included. Typical “Ithaca Gun Co., Inc,” on left side of magazine housing with US serial number. Also visible on the magazine housing is the U.S. Eagle under three stars within-a-square logo indicating post-World War II manufacture. The M3A1 cocks by the firer using their thumb to withdraw the bolt to the rear once the ejection port cover is opened. This was a refinement of the M3 machine gun which used a lever to cock the bolt. The M3 and M3A1 Grease guns are extremely comfortable and accurate machine guns to shoot, and are particularly sought after by collectors, and shooters. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any State and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original smooth gray finish on the gun with near excellent deep blue original finish on the magazine. About 60% black enamel paint finish on extendable shoulder loop remaining with some loss reveal a brown patina. Bore is very fine with shiny lands and some roughness in the grooves. Bolt is also is very fine. Mechanics are crisp and positive. This is a full-auto only machine gun. A great find for the active FFL/SOT dealer. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 7,500 - 15,000 426
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2004 - (N) FINE WORLD WAR II VINTAGE MANUFACTURED INLAND M2 CARBINE MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: Inland Model: M2 Serial No. 6879607 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: NFA
Fine Inland US M2 Carbine so marked on the receiver with Inland marked 1945 dated barrel and in the correct high six million serial number range. As so many were, this gun has been retrofitted with adjustable rear peep sight and bayonet lug forward barrel band. Flip safety, four rivet hand guard, and round bolt on this carbine. Includes four 30 round magazines and four 15 round magazines and one Lift-the-Dot web sling. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number. The M2 Carbine was fielded at the very end of World War II with most going to the Pacific Theater. On this particular specimen the “2” of “M2” on the receiver was initially left blank upon receiver manufacture, and then stamped into the received when the gun was completed. These guns saw service during the end of World War II and throughout the Korean and Vietnam War eras and were even supplied to other countries by the United States thereafter. The stock of this carbine has a professionally impressed “536 8858” into the stock on the left side. This and other details indicate that this gun may have been extended on loan to Israel and eventually came back to the United States. This gun is a pre-May 1986 dealer sample currently on an ATF Form 3 at Morphy’s annotated as “LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE”. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any state and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent over 90% grey arsenal refinish with some significant thinning to a grey patina where the bolt and charging handle rides on the receiver. Wood is very attractive, extremely fine, with some light handling marks and a couple tiny chips where right side of receiver meets the wood. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is fine. Mechanics are fine. This is a select fire machine gun. A fine late World War II manufactured collectible carbine which will also be a great shooter. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 5,000 - 8,000
2005 - (N) HANDY DANISH MADSEN M-50 MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: Madsen Model: 1950 Serial No. 51-01679 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 7 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA The Danish Madsen M50 is effective machine gun which incorporates an interesting grip safety to the rear of the magazine well. There is a lever which must be depressed in order for the bolt to release forward. Includes one original blue-grey web sling, six original magazines, one magazine loader, and a saw-cut parts set (including barrel) with the center section of the receiver not present. These Madsen machine guns are very handy and comfortable to shoot, and are always popular at the range. The leather covering on the shoulder loop provides better comfort to the firer in hot or cold conditions. This gun is a pre-May 1986 dealer sample currently on an ATF Form 3 at Morphy’s annotated as “LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE”. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any state and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good original black enamel paint finish with loss of finish to bare metal at high edges, particularly on the barrel with some scuffs and very light handling marks in other places. Tubular steel of shoulder loop has extremely fine paint coverage. Leather is extremely fine. Bore is fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is also fine. Mechanics are crisp. Parts kit is in good condition with very good bore. This is a full auto only machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 4,000 - 6,000
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2006 - (N) DESIRABLE MAUSER MODEL 1932 SCHNELLFEUER MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE) Manufacturer: Mauser Model: 1932 Schnellfeuer Serial No. 90715 Caliber/Bore: 7.63mm Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Mauser Broomhandle Schnellfeuer machine pistol with unmarked reproduction shoulder stock. Mauser banner logo on left receiver panel just to the rear of the selector switch. Right receiver panel has standard markings ”WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A. NECKAR D.R.P.u.A.P.” with typical crown over “U” and Mauser marking over chamber. One Mauser marked 20 round magazine included. There are very few of this model machine gun in the National Firearms Act registry. This fast-firing pistol has a cyclic rate of 800-1100 rounds per minute when fired in fully automatic mode and is tremendous fun to shoot at the range. These pistols were manufactured and marketed worldwide, primarily for police and government use. Think of how intimidating this would be to an unruly crowd of Anarchists. Police were trained to turn them on their sides when contemplating crowd control, as this harnessed the “muzzle climb” to advantage. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is good to very good. Original finish faded and thinned to about 70% smooth blue finish, with significant thinning to bare metal at high edges, and some slight scratches to the barrel. Grips are fine with some handling marks. Stock fit onto pistol is snug and positive just exactly as is best. Bore has strong rifling with darkness in the grooves. This shows some gray patina at points and at the high edges. Mechanics are fine. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 6,000 - 10,000
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2007 - (N) FABULOUS ORIGINAL CADILLAC GAGE STONER 63 MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: Cadillac Gage Model: Stoner 63A Serial No. 2764 Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm NATO Barrel Length: 15” FFL Status: NFA One of the most sought after of the modern machine guns is the original Cadillac Gage Stoner. Originally designed in 1963, it is a landmark design for a modular weapons system which can be a rifle, carbine, light box magazine fed machine gun, belt-fed machine gun, or vehicle mounted machine gun. A few of these original guns saw service in Vietnam in the hands of the Navy and Marine Corps. Very, very, few made it into the National Firearms Act registry in the United States and these few are highly sought collectors items. This model is belt-fed from left to right only, incorporates a mount at the underside of the receiver, and has the shorter fluted barrel for a lighter machine gun package. It includes a removable bipod clamped to the gas cylinder. This gun is a pre-May 1986 dealer sample currently on an ATF Form 3 at Morphy’s annotated as “LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE”. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any state and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original factory black hardcoat and matte blue finish with very little wear, although there is evidence of firing on the feed tray and on the feed mechanism parts. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Fantastic find for the class III dealer. See the lot of Stoner barrels in a separate lot in this auction. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 20,000 - 40,000
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2008 - 2 VERY DESIRABLE RARE STONER MACHINE GUN BARRELS WITH LOWER ASSEMBLY Valuable lot of Stoner barrels not often found available. Includes one 21-1/2” long Model 63 machine gun barrel with carrying handle, and one 21-1/2” long Stoner Bren machine gun model heavy barrel with off-set sight. Also included is one Stoner machine gun lower assembly, complete with internal parts, and four canvas barrel carriers. One knows that sooner or later there will always be a customer for an original Stoner barrel. Especially when they are as complete and in as good a condition as these are. CONDITION: Exterior of both barrels is extremely fine to near excellent original finish. Bores are extremely fine shiny and bright. Lower assembly extremely fine to near excellent original finish with some light handling marks. Four canvas carriers also extremely fine to near excellent. Not often found available separate from guns, this is a great opportunity for the forward thinking Stoner owner/collector ! 2,000 - 4,000 2009 - VERY DESIRABLE HIGH CONDITION ORIGINAL STONER CARBINE AND COMMANDO MODEL MACHINE GUN BARRELS Two very desirable Stoner Barrels for the forwardthinking owner or shrewd investor. One 17-1/4” Stoner Carbine barrel with bayonet lug set back from gas block/front sight post, and one 17-1/4” fluted “Commando” machine gun barrel. The Stoner machine gun is one of the most sought after of the modern American military machine guns. Its advanced design and historic significance from both a developmental standpoint and its use during the Vietnam war will ensure that there will always be a collector/shooter interested in acquiring one, or a spare barrel for one. CONDITION: Exterior of all barrels are extremely fine to near excellent original finish. Bores are extremely fine to near excellent shiny and bright. Both barrels are in exceptional condition. 2,000 - 4,000
2010 - (N) ACTION ARMS / IMI ISRAEL MINI UZI MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: IMI Model: Mini Uzi Serial No. MU01022 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 7 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA High condition Action Arms/IMI Mini Uzi with folding buttstock. The Uzi is a highly effective and controllable machine gun and quite accurate even out to medium range in the hands of a practiced shooter. It is a very popular machine gun for both tactical and recreational shooting. This gun came from an estate situation. No magazine present. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any state and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent black hard coat and matte blue original finish with some slight wear to gray patina at contact points. Composite furnishings near excellent. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright with firing residue. Bolt near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 3,000 - 5,000 430
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2011 - (N) INCREDIBLY RARE MODERN MILITARY FN HERSTAL “MINI-MI” MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: Herstal Model: Minimi Serial No. FN007236 Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm NATO Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: NFA Marked “FN” within an oval over “HERSTAL” on left side of receiver with numerous original stock numbers on various parts, and “Gun South Inc. Birmingham, AL” on right side of receiver. The “Mini-mi” machine gun derives its name from the French translation of “Mini machine gun”. Currently the standard Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) of the United States and other countries, this model is innovative and may utilize either a belt or magazine ammunition feeding system. It is gas piston operated and fires from an open bolt, utilizes a rotary bolt locking system, and also features a quick detachable chrome lined barrel, bipod, carrying handle, and flip-up loop shoulder stock rest as well as rail for mounting a variety of sighting systems. Currently it has a ELCAN scope mounted on the top cover. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any state and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent original finish. It has been fired but not very much. Green verdigris in the bird cage flash hider. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine to near excellent. There are fewer than 100 of these guns in the National Firearms Act (NFA) registry in the United States as Pre-May 86 dealer’s samples, and only one transferable specimen. Truly an outstanding battle tested “state of the art” light machine gun, versatile and fun to shoot as well as being very effective. This gun is a pre-May 1986 dealer sample currently on an ATF Form 3 at Morphy’s annotated as “LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE”. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 20,000 - 30,000
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2012 - (N) ABSOLUTELY STELLAR BERETTA MODEL 12 S MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE) WITH AWC SUPPRESSOR (SUPPRESSOR). Manufacturer: Beretta Model: 12S Serial No. F23819, G-546 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA Truly superb condition and highly sought after Beretta Model 12 S machine gun with AWC MK 9 removable suppressor. The suppressor will transfer on a separate ATF transfer form from the gun. These two NFA items will not be shipped separately. The Beretta Model 12 is an exceptionally well manufactured and finished modern machine gun with ergonomic vertical foregrip, folding buttstock, and forward grip safety. The former owner had this specimen fitted with an AWC MK 9 suppressor to even further enhance the tactical advantage of this model. No magazine present. This gun is a pre-May 1986 dealer sample currently on an ATF Form 3 at Morphy’s annotated as “LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE”. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any state and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original factory black hardcoat finish with very little evidence of firing. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. An absolutely fabulous machine gun package! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS MACHINE GUN IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. SUPPRESSOR IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 7,500 - 12,500
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2013 - (N) FANTASTIC STERLING ARMAMENT MODEL MK V INTEGRALLY SUPPRESSED MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: Sterling Armament Model: MK V Serial No. 1493 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 7 - 7/8” FFL Status: NFA
Highly desirable suppressed copy of the highly effective British Sterling machine gun. American made from some original British and some new-made parts into a suppressed pre-86 dealer sample machine gun, this was clearly someone’s pet gun for range competition and also something which could also be a great home defense firearm. Marked on top of magazine housing “STERLING SMG 9 m/m MK V L34A1”. Integral suppressor is permanently part of this firearm with a finely crafted and attractive wooden forearm. No magazine present. This item will transfer on a solitary ATF Form 3. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any State and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original factory black pebble finish with very little evidence of firing. Bore is fine and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. An absolute dream for the modern machine gun enthusiast! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 5,000 - 8,000
2014 - (N) STEYR AUG/A1 HEAVY BARREL MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: Steyr Model: AUG-HBAR-T Serial No. 106643 Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm NATO Barrel Length: 24” & 15.25” FFL Status: NFA
Gun South marked Steyr AUG/A1 registered receiver machine gun with 24” long matching serial number barrel with bipod, and also 15.25” long un-numbered spare barrel. Both barrels incorporate folding hand grips. Also included is mounted 6x42 KAHLES Austrian scope with covers on a rail mount which incorporates a carrying handle (Neat!). Typical Steyr green composite stock. No magazine present. The Steyr AUG is a highly successful and effective “bullpup” design and has been used by the military forces of several countries. They are compact, durable, accurate, and also versatile, being able to be readily converted to fire 9mm. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any state and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original black hardcoat finish on metal parts with non-reflective green composite furnishings. Bores of both barrels are extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. A great find for the modern machine gun enthusiast. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 5,000 - 8,000
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2015 - (N) THREE POSITION SELECTOR HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 53 MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: HK Model: 53 Serial No. C 110342 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 11” FFL Status: NFA High quality Heckler & Koch Model 53 manufactured in 1977. Serial number on left side of magazine well with three position selector “S, E, F”. Right side of magazine well marked “Made in Germany excl for SACO”. Telescoping buttstock and bird cage style flash hider. No magazine present. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any state and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent black hard coat original finish with some slight loss of finish to the high edges. Composite furnishings of buttstock and pistol grip near excellent. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt very good with evidence of firing. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/ SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 5,000 - 10,000
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2016 - (N) DESIRABLE AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 53 MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: H&K Model: 53 Serial No. C111341 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: NFA
Police department acquired Heckler & Koch Model 53 machine gun with one original 30 round magazine and green web sling. Many police departments and other discerning agencies acquired and issued these highly effective high quality manufactured machine guns in the in the early 1980’s. Proof mark “ID” indicates 1983 manufacture. Serial number on left side of magazine well with three position selector “O, 1, 25”. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any state and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent black hard coat original finish with some slight loss of finish to the high edges. Forward sling ring has lost finish to expose bare metal. Composite furnishings of buttstock and pistol grip near excellent. Handguards show some light handling marks with a noticeable ¼” mark on right side. Magazine appears to be new as is sling. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt very fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. If I was an FFL/SOT dealer I would snap up one of these to enjoy shooting, knowing I could keep it after I retired. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 8,000 - 10,000
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2017 - (N) HECKLER AND KOCH MP5A2 MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Manufacturer: HK Model: MP5A2 Serial No. C309165 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 9” FFL Status: NFA
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Heckler & Koch Model MP5 registered receiver machine gun manufactured in 1981. Serial number on top of receiver with three position selector “S, E, F”. Telescoping buttstock and three lug barrel. No magazine present. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a “sole proprietor” status relinquishes their license, subject to any state and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent black hard coat original finish with no noticeable wear. Composite furnishings of buttstock and pistol grip also near excellent. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright with firing residue. Bolt near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/ SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. 7,500 - 12,500
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2018 - (N) MILITARY ARMAMENT CORPORATION, POWDER SPRINGS INGRAM M10 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) WITH RPB, ATLANTA SUPPRESSOR Manufacturer: (Gun) Military Armaments, (Suppressor) RPB Industries Model: (Gun) M10, (Suppressor) M-10 .45 Serial No. (Gun) I-300272, (Suppressor) S579 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: NFA Powder Springs vintage Ingram MAC 10 classic gun and suppressor with three 30 round “Grease Gun” magazines, magazine loading tool, green over-theshoulder carrying strap and black web muzzle hold down strap. Also included is a standard brown briefcase re-purposed with wood and foam to carry these items in. Not a tactical case, but still a nice container to transport this gun in when one does not want to attract undue attention. Great fast-firing .45 ACP firepower and with the addition of available aftermarket accessories better than ever in tactical competition. Typical Cobray logo and “POWDER SPRINGS, GA” address. RPB industries suppressor included with this lot will not be shipped separately. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original smooth grey finish with anodization intact on selector switch. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Suppressor also in good condition with finish consistent with gun. THIS LOT INCLUDES TWO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THESE ITEMS ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON TWO SEPARATE ATF FORMS 3 OR 4. 7,000 - 9,000
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2019 - (N) ALWAYS POPULAR ISRAELI MILITARY INDUSTRIES REGISTERED UZI MODEL B MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Israel Military Industries Model: Uzi Model B Serial No. SA61503 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 10.2” FFL Status: NFA Very fine registered receiver Israeli Military Industries UZI Model B machine gun. Marked “Uzi Semi Auto / Model B” and “IMI – ISRAEL” on left side of receiver with “Action Arms” and serial number on right side of receiver. This lot includes three 25 round and three 32 round magazines. These guns are extremely effective and quite accurate at long range in the hands of a practiced firer, and very popular at the range. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original blued finish with some handling marks. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,000 - 15,000
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2020 - (N) FINE ATTRACTIVE GERMAN WORLD WAR I MAXIM MG 08/15 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Germany Model: MG 08/15 Serial No. 5023 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: NFA This MG 08/15 was manufactured in 1918 by Rheinische Maschinen & Metallwaren Fabrik, and all visible parts appear to be matching, including drum hanger and barrel, with exception of the lock which is a renumber to 5162 from 1665. This example includes one drum magazine, and a late style 1918 bipod which, although made for the 13mm Mauser anti-tank rifle, also fits this machine gun. Muzzle and steam plug present. Flat thumb-piece not present on water fill nut. Top cover is marked “5023” / “M.G.08/15” / “Rh.M.&M.F.” / “SOMMERDA.” / “1918.”. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good to fine with about 50% finish mostly turning to a brown patina with some thinning on fusee cover as well as light to moderate pitting on right side plate exposing bare metal. Booster piston does not move freely in booster and there is green verdigris visible inside and a couple slight dings in cone. Water jacket has several light dings and some scratches, one significant ding at 3 o’clock position about the size of a nickel but this does not detract in any significant way. 1/2 inch gouge at very front of fusee cover as well as numerous small dings and dents in fusee cover. Steam hose attachment retains 60% of its olive green paint with one of the attachment ears bent inward against the steam release tube; with careful heating this can be straightened. Steel retention chain to drain cover ring is present. Handgrip has some scarring to left side with loss to checkering as well as some chips and gouges but is it still complete and serviceable. Wooden buttstock, which is matching numbered to gun, has 4 inch crack at center running horizontally. Stock cartouche “PF” within a diamond. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is likewise excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Maxim guns which retain their original matching barrels are seldom encountered. This is a good example as brought back from WWI and will make a fine addition to any machine gun collection. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 or 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 8,500 - 12,500
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2021 - (N) ATTRACTIVE GERMAN MP-40 MACHINE GUN ON REGISTERED AUTOMATIC WEAPONS COMPANY TUBE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Automatic Weapons Co. Model: MP40 Serial No. M-MP40-033 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 9.9” FFL Status: NFA This example of the iconic German MP-40 machine gun exhibits some attractive features such as having light brown Bakelite lower assembly. Also immediately noticeable is the MP-38 magazine housing which has a round hole cut out in both sides in order to reduce the overall weight of the weapon. It is important to remember that on the MP-38 model the machined steel tube was significantly heavier than on the later MP-40 model which used a stamped steel tube turned on a mandrel and welded together. This guns receiver tube was manufactured by “Automatic Weapons Company” and both the magazine housing and lower assemblies were manufactured by ERMA (WaA 280). The numbers are not matching between bolt, lower, magazine housing, or barrel. Barrel was manufactured by STEYR (WaA 623). Barrel resting bar is of the Bakelite type. Seven original Nazi marked magazines are included with this lot. The MP-40 needs little introduction as is has been so often seen in various films over the years. It was and remains a highly prized souvenir of American soldiers and is also one of the most popular machine guns to take to the range for the shooting enthusiast. Relatively slow firing, easy to control, comfortable, and utilizes readily available ammunition, and in the rare instance if parts are needed they are also pretty much available. This model also has the great benefit of being easy to field strip and clean. It is one of the best entry level machine guns, and as a full-auto only machine gun it can be transferred into States such as Connecticut. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine as refinished upon assembly. There is some tiny pinprick pitting in some places on the metal of the lower assembly. Bakelite and grips are extremely fine with some light handling marks. Bore is very fine with shiny lands and getting dark in the grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. There will always be someone who “Always wanted one of these...”. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 10,000 - 15,000
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2022 - (N) FINE CONDITION SPECIMEN OF HISTORIC WORLD WAR I FRENCH CHAUCHAT MODEL 1915 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Galdiator Model: 1915 Chauchat Serial No. 23506 Caliber/Bore: 8x50mmR Lebel Barrel Length: 19” FFL Status: NFA Very fine specimen of the French Chauchat machine gun. Produced quickly often using rifle barrels on hand when the French realized they were behind on having automatic rifles, this model saw widespread use during World War I, and subsequently many were sold to Finland after the war when the French updated their machine gun models. Hence many specimens seen in this country have “SA” markings as this one does. Marked “C.S.R.G.” with matching numbered upper and lower receivers with six-sided star and “SIDARME”. Includes five original magazines with original green painted wooden box. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good to fine original blue finish turning a brown patina and otherwise thinning to a gray patina. Magazines are fine and very clean. Wood furnishings have some chips and handling marks but still remain very strong and serviceable. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Chamber is very clean. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This gun, although unquestionably used, is quite a nice specimen of a very widely used and historic World War I machine gun. This cataloger can attest to the fact that this gun runs well. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 5,000 - 10,000
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2023 - (N) VERY COLLECTIBLE AND FUN TO SHOOT BRITISH LEWIS AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: British Model: Lewis Aircraft Serial No. A428 Caliber/Bore: .303 British Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: NFA The Lewis machine gun was the most preferred by either side during World War I. The Germans gladly employed them whenever they could capture enough ammunition to make them worthwhile. This Lewis aircraft gun includes one 47 round pan magazine and has a broad arrow proof on feed mechanism. Gun is arsenal renumbered from 68464 to A428, which is the registration number with the BATF. Marked on rear of receiver “Manufactured by” / “The Birmingham Small Arms Co LTD” / “ENGLAND” / “for” / “Armes Automatiques Lewis” / “BELGIUM” just forward of rear sight marked “Lewis Auto Gun” / “Mod.1914-Pat.” This gun also displays British proof marks on several parts with broad arrow with the exception being the aluminum hand ring at rear of receiver which has no visible proof marks. Wooden handle held in place with modern stove bolt and washers. Grip panels are somewhat loose on grip frame. Bolt is serial numbered E4634 and does not match serial number. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine and would be extremely fine except for hand ring shows about 40% loss of its black enamel paint finish and stove bolt as noted. Barrel is appropriately in white with some slight discoloration and spots of enamel paint. Barrel bushing at forward edge of receiver also has lost about 50% of its enamel painted finish due to it being grasped by a wrench. Grip panels are extremely fine with only the slightest of handling marks. Wooden handle at rear of receiver has some significant bruises and gouges but is still solid and serviceable. Pan magazine marked “303 MK VI & VII” and retains over 95% of its original blued finish and is extremely clean inside. Bore has strong rifling with crisp lines but is dark. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp lines. Mechanics are crisp. This is a nice, light version of the Lewis gun and has one of the smoothest actions of the many this cataloger has seen. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 or 4 AS A CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE MACHINE GUN. 10,000 - 15,000
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2024 - (N) REFINISHED HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON REISING MODEL 50 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC). Manufacturer: H&R Model: Reising Model 50 Serial No. 105876 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 14” FFL Status: NFA
2025 - (N) TAYLOR MANUFACTURING REGISTERED WORLD WAR II BRITISH STEN MK II MACHINE GUN WITH STEN MK V PARTS KIT (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Taylor Manufacturing Model: Sten MKII Serial No. BT 107 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA
Extremely fine smooth grey refinished Harrington & Richardson Reising Model 50 machine gun with 14” barrel and compensator. One 20 round magazine lusterous blued magazine is included with lot. The Reising Model 50 was fielded in limited numbers to the Marine corps during World War II when there were insufficient Thompson machine guns to meet military demand and has the intrinsic accuracy advantage of firing from a closed bolt on the first shot. Police departments took a significant number of these Reisings into their inventories during and after World War II. A semi-automatic model with a longer barrel was also produced in response to civilian private factory security demands. Today the Reising Model 50 has gained popularity as a well-made and fun .45 ACP entry level machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth grey matte refinish. Wood is near excellent with only the slightest of handling marks. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. It would be pretty hard to upgrade the condition of this specimen. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 5,500 - 7,500
Great clean British Sten MK II machine gun on a Taylor Manufacturing registered receiver tube. Taylor Manufacturing markings on top of tube. One original 32 round magazine included. The Sten MK II was manufactured in great numbers for World War II and is a very simple and straightforward machine gun made mostly of metal stampings. It was far less costly and quicker to produce than the previous models such as the Lanchester. The Sten machine gun found its way to every part of the British Empire, and to other countries as a reliable and compact machine gun which took commonly available ammunition. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent grey refinish with some stipple marking under the refinish on top of the magazine housing where the original manufacturer was obscured. Top of magazine housing retains “45666” with gun serial number on top of tube. Bronze of shoulder loop very attractive. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine to near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 5,000 - 7,500
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2026 - (N) FINE CONDITION GERMAN WORLD WAR I MAXIM 08/15 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Maxim Model: MG08/15 Serial No. 5078 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: NFA This MG 08/15 was manufactured by Spandau in 1917 and is a combination of matching and non-matching parts. Receiver is one number; top cover, latch, feed block and fusee cover all match each other with serial number “6690”. Internals and charging lever are “680”. Lock and barrel do not match any other number. Outer shell “bell” of muzzle booster not present but this does not affect serviceability. Accessories include bipod, assault drum with spool, drum hanging bracket, 125 round original brass-tabbed cloth belt, spare lock, spare barrel, and barrel cover. Also two Russian steel ammo cans with 7.62x54R metal belts. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine original blue finish on receiver sideplates, top cover, and feed block, with faithful to original practice rust refinish over some tiny pitting on the fusee cover. Water jacket has one small ding on left side and has been repainted a correct non-reflective green. Bipod very clean and repainted also. Muzzle booster has some light to moderate pitting but remains fully functional. Assault drum quite attractive. Steam port cover extremely fine with good prongs and retains steel chain. Water jacket fill cap retains its wooden thumbpiece (one seldom sees these intact). Pistol grip and buttstock show typical dings and bruises but remain attractive and serviceable. Bore is very fine, shiny lands with some frosting starting in grooves. Bolt and bolt face very fine. Belt in good serviceable condition. Mechanics are fine. This is a full auto only machine gun. A very attractive World War I German Maxim retaining difficult to obtain parts, and in fine condition too! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 7,000 - 12,000 444
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2027 - (N) HISTORIC WORLD WAR I FRENCH MODEL 1914 HOTCHKISS MACHINE GUN ON U.S. STANDARD PRODUCTS MOUNT (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: French Model: 1914 Serial No. M35811 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Lebel Barrel Length: 30 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA Historic and collectible World War I French model 1914 Hotchkiss machine gun in original 8mm Lebel on an original U.S. Standard ground mount. Only about 2500 of these mounts were manufactured and most were scrapped many years ago. This Hotchkiss is dated “1918” on right side of receiver, and “MITRAILLEUSE AUTOMATIQUE HOTCHKISS / BREVETEE S.G.D.G. / CALIBRE 8 M/M” on left side of receiver. Receiver, barrel, and barrel retention latch are matching numbers. Brass feed block is #43147. This gun’s sight is marked for “D” ammunition which indicates it was probably a WW1 bringback gun and was never retrofitted for the later “N” Type ammunition. This model incorporates an attractive brass pistol grip and steel backplate handle for traversing this gun on its mount. Also included are seven 8mm Lebel feed strips with original “N” type red primer ammunition, and seven Japanese Hotchkiss brass feed strips. Note that the “N” type ammunition should not be fired out of this gun. Tripod traverse stops not present which does not affect serviceability. Attachment pin between tripod head and gun is a contemporary standard bolt. The French Model 1914 Hotchkiss machine gun is an extremely durable design and was used by both the French and U.S. forces during World War I. The heavy cooling rings on the barrel are an instantly recognizable trademark. These are great, steady firing guns. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine to extremely fine original smooth blue finish turning to a grey-brown patina with some areas of scattered light pitting. Operating piston and bolt appropriately in the white. Brass handgrip very attractive. Exposed portion of the operating piston has some brown patina. Tripod has undergone exceptionally fine restorative work and makes for an incredibly steady firing platform. Bore of gun is very fine with strong shiny rifling turning dark in the grooves. Bolt face extremely fine. Mechanics are fine. This is a full-auto only machine gun. For the World War machine gun collector/enthusiast this is about as attractive a package as one could hope for. The advent of availability of boxer primed 8mm Lebel ammunition has breathed new life into this venerable and incredibly accurate machine gun model. This cataloger has seen this gun in action and it runs well! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 8,000 - 12,000
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2029 - (N) EXTREMELY FINE DANISH MADSEN M-50 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Madsen Model: M-50 Serial No. 44426 Sear Serial No. 44426 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: NFA The Madsen M50 was an inexpensive to produce, yet effective machine gun utilized by police in many countries. It incorporates an interesting grip safety to the rear of the magazine well, which must be depressed in order for the bolt to release forward. Includes one original brown web sling, original web pouch and two original magazines, one of which is still new in the wrapper. This is one of two consecutively numbered specimens offered in this same sale. A very handy and compact package with its side folding shoulder loop with leather covering. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original black enamel paint finish with some loss of finish to a grey patina on the barrel and some scuffs and very light handling marks in other places. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is also fine. Mechanics are crisp. A handy and popular machine gun. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 6,000 - 10,000
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2030 - (N) EXTREMELY FINE DANISH MADSEN M-50 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Madsen Model: M-50 Serial No. 44427 Sear Serial No. 44427 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: NFA The Madsen M50 was an inexpensive to produce, yet effective machine gun utilized by police in many countries. It incorporates an interesting grip safety to the rear of the magazine well, which much be depressed in order for the bolt to release forward. Includes one original web pouch and three original magazines, two of which is still new in the wrapper. This is one of two consecutively numbered specimens offered in this same sale. A very handy and compact package with its side folding shoulder loop with leather covering. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent. Original black enamel finish with some slight loss of finish to the barrel forward of the barrel retention nut and some light handling marks to other components. Bore is fine with some darkness in the grooves towards the muzzle. Bolt face is also fine. Mechanics are crisp. An effective and handy machine gun always popular at the range. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 6,000 - 10,000
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2031 - (N) EXTREMELY RARE BREDA COSTA RICAN MODEL PG MACHINE GUN USED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THREE SHOT BURST FOR AMERICAN M16A2 (CURIO & RELIC). Manufacturer: Italy Model: Breda PG Serial No. 300 Caliber/Bore: 7x57mm Mauser Barrel Length: 13 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA Rare Breda Model PG as made for Costa Rica by Italy. This very specimen was used when researching the development of the three shot burst for the American development of its burst controlled small arms. Manufacturer and model information on top of receiver above chamber. This Breda automatic rifle incorporates an adjustable burst capacity feature. Accompanying this lot is a letter that this very rifle, identified by serial number, was sent to Aberdeen Proving Grounds to be fired and analyzed as part of the development of burst control mechanisms on US small arms. This rifle functioned adequately during testing and research at that time. This cataloger had a conversation with the late William H. Woodin in years past about this research event. One original 25 round magazine is included with this rifle. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number. This weapon fires from the closed bolt with a sliding dust cover at rear of receiver. It incorporates a toggle type action where the bolt face slides upward into a locking position when the bolt is forward, making it a very unusual action. Action cover is SN 7. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good to fine with about 85% original blue finish with some nicks, dings, and wear to high edges, as well as some brown patina at the front part of the barrel. Number “300” is scratched into the underside of the trigger guard and also visible on the barrel to the rear of the rear sight. Wood has light to moderate handling marks with a 2” crack on the left side of the handguard parallel to the bore line, just forward of the rear sight. Springs are strong. Bore is very good with shiny rifling and turning dark in the grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are fine. A rare and historical machine gun not often found complete. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 5,000 - 10,000
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2032 - (N) VERY SCARCE AND POPULAR AUTO ORDNANCE MODEL 1928 A22 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN IN .22 LR (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Model: 1928 A22 Serial No. 212TF Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 11 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Very seldom offered for public sale Auto Ordnance Model 1928 A22 Thompson machine gun in .22 Long Rifle. In response to a few vocal firearms collectors in the 1980’s Auto-Ordnance made a very limited number of these cute little Thompson guns out of aluminum and steel parts. They retained the patent dates “Auto Ordnance Corporation, West Hurley, NY” address on the right side of the receiver and just added the “A22” and “.22 LR” caliber to the left side receiver markings. The barrel exterior is aluminum with a steel liner, and the receiver is aluminum as well. This gun is true to its larger brother in appearance with detachable wooden buttstock, vertical foregrip, and Cutts compensator. This specimen includes one 30 round stick magazine. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original anodized black finish with some handling marks. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are fine. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. 9,000 - 12,500
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2033 - (N) DLO REGISTERED WORLD WAR II BRITISH STEN MK II MACHINE GUN WITH SPARE STEN MK II PARTS KIT (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Sten Model: MK II Serial No. 10L0218 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para Barrel Length: 7 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA
Long Branch 1944 manufactured World War II British Sten MK II machine gun as registered by DLO. Left side exhibits “DLO STANFORD, CT”. Underside of magazine housing exhibits Long Branch and model markings with manufacturing date. Top side of housing has Chinese markings. This gun comes with three original 32 round magazines, and one 40 round magazine, an aluminum dummy receiver, and a Mark II spare parts set (less magazine and receiver pieces) which includes a serviceable barrel, and tubular steel type shoulder loop. The Sten machine gun is a very simple and straightforward machine gun made mostly of metal stamped parts. It was far less costly and quicker to produce than any of the previous sub-machine guns the British had fielded and were produced in great numbers for World War II. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, original dull grey-blue finish with some thinning to show some grey patina at points and at the high edges. Mechanics are fine. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 5,000 - 7,000
2034 - (N) HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON REISING MODEL 50 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC). Manufacturer: H&R Model: Reising M-50 Serial No. 60598 Sear Serial No. 60598 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 14” FFL Status: NFA
Fine example of a smooth finish 14” barrel Reising Model 50 machine gun with compensator. Stock marked “MSP 4” which this cataloger can only guess at which State Police beginning with the letter “M” this might correspond to. Four 20 round magazines and one 12 round magazine is included with lot as well as one heavy leather sling. The Reising Model 50 is a quality built machine gun which was fielded in limited numbers mostly to the Marine corps during World War II because there were insufficient Thompson machine guns to meet military demand. The Reising has the intrinsic accuracy advantage of firing from a closed bolt on the first shot. Police departments took to the Reising, and a semi-automatic model was also produced in response to civilian private factory security demands. Today the Reising Model 50 has gained popularity as a well-made and fun .45 ACP entry level machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to extremely fine original smooth grey commercial finish turning to a pleasing grey patina, particularly at the high edges. There is a 2-1/2” long sliver out of the wood at the top left edge of the stock midway between the rear sight and the ejection port area. This does not detract from the overall appearance of the weapon and does not affect the serviceability at all. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Mechanics are fine with a nice strong recoil spring. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 6,000 - 8,000
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2035 - (N) YORK REGISTERED WORLD WAR II BRITISH STEN MK II MACHINE GUN WITH STEN MK V PARTS KIT (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: York Arms Co. Model: Sten MK II Serial No. 10L3701 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA
Very fine example of a Long Branch manufactured World War II British Sten MK II machine gun on a York Arms registered receiver tube. Underside of magazine housing exhibits Long Branch markings and top side of housing Chinese markings. York Arms Co. markings on top of tube. This gun comes with one original magazine and an original Austen (Australian) magazine loader. Both the Sten and Austen utilize the same magazines. Also included is an original tan web sling. Also included is a Sten MK V parts kit (less magazine, and receiver tube pieces) which includes wooden buttstock, pistol grip, and vertical foregrip, barrel, both mainsprings, mag housing and trigger group assembly. The Sten MK II is a very simple and straightforward machine gun made mostly of metal stampings. It was far less costly and quicker to produce than the previous models such as the Lanchester. This was exactly what the British were looking for during World War II, and they made large numbers of Sten guns which found their way to every part of the British empire, including Hong Kong. Development of the Sten continued and eventually the MK V was developed which had a wooden butt, wood vertical foregrip, and more traditional front sight near the muzzle of the barrel. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good. Original dull finish turned an even brown-gray patina. Bore and bolt face very good. Mechanics are fine. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 4,500 - 7,500
2036 - (N) MAGNIFICENT CONDITION HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON REISING MODEL 50 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC). Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Model: Reising Model 50 Serial No. 110651 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 11 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA
Incredibly clean and fine condition smooth finish Harrington & Richardson Reising Model 50 machine gun with 14” barrel and compensator. One 20 round magazine is included with lot. The Reising Model 50 is a quality built machine gun which was fielded in limited numbers to the Marine Corps during World War II. A fine and very comfortable machine gun to shoot, and quite accurate and controllable. Police departments took advantage of the ready availability of the Reising after World War II, and one sometimes encounters the semi-automatic model which was produced for the civilian market. Today the Reising Model 50 has gained popularity as a well-made and fun .45 ACP entry level machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth grey matte finish. Wood is in exceptional condition with only the slightest of handling marks. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. It would be pretty hard to upgrade the condition of this specimen. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 5,500 - 7,500
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2037 - (N) HIGHLY SOUGHT RAMO MANUFACTURED M2 .50 CAL REGISTERED MACHINE GUN RIGHT SIDE PLATE (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Ramo Inc. Model: M2HB Serial No. 3818 Caliber/Bore: .50 BMG Barrel Length: 45” FFL Status: NFA Ramo Inc. registered right sideplate for M2HB .50 caliber machine gun. Typical and familiar “elephant” logo marking and address. Please note that this lots contains only a registered sideplate. Not often surfacing for sale unattached to guns, this sideplate gives no indication it ever has been attached to a part kit. CONDITION: Near excellent in the dull “white”. Just the thing you need for your .50 caliber machine gun parts kit, especially if it is a rare or specialized model. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 12,500 - 17,500
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2038 - (N) AWC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY TURBODYNE .50 CALIBER SUPPRESSOR (SUPPRESSOR). Manufacturer: AWC Systems Technology Model: Turbodyne .50 Serial No. 980462 Caliber/Bore: .50 Barrel Length: 16 - 1/4” FFL Status: NFA Heavy 16-1/4” long AWC Turbodyne .50 caliber suppressor. Just the thing for your long range bench firing .50 caliber rifle, or fit it to your .50 BMG for squeezing off individual shots. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine original black hard coat finish with some scratches. Appears to have been used very little. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 400 - 800
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2039 - (N) QUALITY HARDWARE U.S. M1 CARBINE GOVERNMENT CONVERTED TO M2 CARBINE MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC). Manufacturer: Quality Hardware Model: M2 Serial No. 1902538 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: NFA Very attractive Quality Hardware manufactured M1 Carbine with rotating flip safety and “Rock-ola” marked barrel which has been converted to M2 carbine by the U.S. government through the addition of full-auto parts. Receiver remains marked as “U.S. Carbine / Cal. .30 M1”. This is a receiver registered machine gun. Bayonet lug equipped forend hardware adjustable rear peep sight and round bolts all are indicators of post World War II government retrofit. Includes five 30 round magazine, one Lift-the-Dot web sling, and a very interesting clamp-on angled barrel “bullet chute” marked “HFCO” somewhat reminiscent in concept to the German MP-44 Krumlauf. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number. The M2 Carbine was fielded at the very end of World War II with most going to the Pacific Theater. After the war, many M1 Carbines were retrofitted and made into M2 carbines by the U.S. government. These guns saw service throughout the Korean and Vietnam War eras and were even supplied to other countries by the United States thereafter. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to extremely fine with over 80% arsenal refinish with some thinning to a grey patina where the charging handle rides on the receiver, on the round bolt, and near the muzzle. Wood is extremely fine with some light handling marks and a very attractive light color. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is fine. Mechanics are fine. This is a select fire machine gun. These M2 carbines are a hoot to shoot and are very popular, no doubt because they are so light and handy. The characteristics which made them popular with World War II Veterans still holds true today. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 7,500 - 12,500
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2040 - (N) POSTAL METER M1 CARBINE CONVERTED TO M2 CARBINE MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Manufacturer: IBM Corp. Model: M2 Serial No. 4350987 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: NFA Always popular U.S. M1 .30 Carbine as manufactured by Postal Meter converted to full-auto M2 Carbine at some point in the past. Many M1 carbines were converted to select fire machine guns by the U.S. government as part of their updating and rebuild program after World War II. Others were converted by civilians and registered. This is a registered receiver machine gun, and retains “U.S. Carbine Cal .30 M1” on top of receiver band. Flat bolt, and flip-type safety. No upper handguard present. Includes three 30 and five 15 round magazines. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine over 90% smooth arsenal refinish with some thinning to a grey patina at the barrel with some other areas starting to thin. Wood is extremely fine with some light handling marks and a bit of chalk on left side just to rear of trigger guard. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. These M2 carbines are always very popular. Light and handy, just the way servicemen and shooting enthusiasts like them. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. pOSTAL 7,500 - 12,500
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2041 - (N) ORIGINAL VETERAN BRING-BACK JAPANESE TYPE 96 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC). Manufacturer: Japan Model: Type 96 Serial No. 7279 Caliber/Bore: 6.5mm Barrel Length: 22 - 1/4” FFL Status: NFA Extremely fine specimen of the Japanese Type 96 light machine gun as manufactured by Kokura in 1939, August. Visible serial numbers appear matching on barrel, receiver, lower assembly, charging handle, dust cover, and buffer, as well as barrel latch and safety. Accessories include one original 30 round magazine and an original 2.5x13 scope manufactured by Toko, as well as spare barrel serial number 40690 manufactured in 1940, August; bayonet and rifleman’s leather belt pouch. Bipod and muzzle cover also present. The Japanese Type 96 machine gun bears a striking resemblance to the ZB26 machine gun. It fires an open bolt and was an effective full auto only automatic rifle. With practiced trigger control, the firer can squeeze off individual shots. The adjustable gas port was intended to defeat the problem of fouling, which it did, but soldiers also found that it could adjust the rate of fire. This model was preferred over the Type 11, which required oiling of the cartridges as they passed through the feed hopper. Japanese soldiers even preferred it over the later Type 99 Model due to its lighter recoil and convenience of removing the barrel by way of a lever. American veterans this cataloger has spoken to in past years stated “Wish our BAR had a 30 round magazine like the Jap Nambu machine guns did”. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine to very fine as brought back by veteran William H. Woodin from Burma who related that he acquired it in trade for a carton of cigarettes at the time. Very fine original smooth blue finish on metal parts with some wear at points turning to a grey patina at the high edges, and starting to fade to brown in some areas; lower assembly’s metal furnishings, particularly the buttplate turning a brown patina. Barrel in gun has shiny lands, turning dark in the grooves. Bolt face is very fine. Mechanics are fine. Spare barrel bore somewhat darker but with distinct rifling. Optics are clear but could use a cleaning. Bayonet is fine. Belt pouch extremely fine leather with one strap parted and not present, and the belt straps somewhat chewed at the ends, probably by some rodent, yet still serviceable. It is a rare occurrence when a matching veteran bring-back such as this example surfaces. Knowing where and how this specimen was acquired only enhances the mystique of this machine gun. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. 8,000 - 12,000
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2042 - (N) HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION JAPANESE TYPE 89 GRENADE DISCHARGER (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE). Manufacturer: Japan Model: Type 89 Serial No. 6578 Caliber/Bore: 50mm Barrel Length: 9 - 3/4” FFL Status: NFA A fine representative specimen of the Japanese Type 89 grenade discharger with Nagoya Arsenal markings visible below serial number. Visible numbers are matching. Trigger slot dust cover intact and serviceable. Type 89 grenade discharger was a highly portable and effective weapon utilized by the Japanese in World War II. Americans coined the phrase “Knee Mortar” due to the curved baseplate, however utilizing this weapon against the leg would result in grievous injury to the leg. The Japanese made effective use of this weapon as both in indirect but more often a hasty direct fire weapon. The range is adjustable by turning a knurled adjustment knob at the right side. Many American soldiers wished the United States had provided something similar to them. U.S. soldiers took to using our own 60mm mortar in a like manner. Please note that original inert projectiles will be offered separately in a future Morphy’s auction as part of an excellent and exciting offering of the grenade collection of noted cartridge collector William H. Woodin. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original lustrous blue finish throughout, with some high edge wear at the muzzle and sprinkling of on underside of case plate (which nobody ever sees). Bore is very fine, as is face of firing pin head. Mechanics are crisp. A wonderful World War II souvenir in great condition. Suitable for any museum or discerning collector. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE. 2,000 - 4,000
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2043 - (N) HIGH CONDITION COLT M16A1 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Colt Model: M16A1 Serial No. 9254214 Sear Serial No. 9254214 Caliber/Bore: .223 Barrel Length: 21 - 1/4” FFL Status: NFA High condition specimen of the classic military configuration mid-80’s M16 machine gun with bird cage flash hider, triangular hand guards, forward assist, “SAFE, SEMI, AUTO” selector, and sights which require either a cartridge point or tool to adjust. Includes one vintage black web sling and one 30 round Colt magazine. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number. Marked on left side of receiver with Rampant Colt logo and simple designation “M16 A1” together with typical Colt address. In response to public interest Colt produced these guns for the civilian market and this is one such specimen made to military configuration standards. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish are extremely fine to near excellent. Outward appearance is extremely fine to near excellent. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. A true classic Colt M16. From the estate collection of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 20,000 - 25,000
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2044 - (N) HIGH CONDITION STEYR AUG MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Steyr Werke Model: AUG Serial No. 902SA930 Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington Barrel Length: 21 - 1/2” FFL Status: NFA Steyr-Daimler-Puch manufactured AUG registered receiver machine gun with 21-1/2” long non-matching serial numbered barrel with one plastic 30 round magazine. Black composite stock. Integral optical sight at top of receiver which doubles as a carrying handle. “Gun South” marking visible on right side of receiver. The Steyr AUG has been a highly successful and effective “bull-pup” design and has been used by the military forces of several countries. They are compact, durable, accurate, and also versatile, being able to be readily converted to fire 9mm. They are rather scarce as fully transferable registered machine guns and this specimen is certain to please some new owner. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original black hardcoat finish on metal parts with near excellent composite furnishings. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a full-auto only machine gun. Just a great fully transferable machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 10,000 - 15,000
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2045 - (N) DESIRABLE VIETNAM ERA “T” PREFIX SMITH & WESSON MODEL 76 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: S&W Model: Model 76 Serial No. T1167 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA Early and highly desirable “T” prefix specimen of the high quality manufactured Smith & Wesson Model 76 machine gun with one original 36 round magazine. The standard civilian production guns were serialized with a “U” prefix U101 through U6100. There was a small navy contract produced and delivered during the Vietnam war and all documented specimens have a “T” serial number prefix. With production starting in 1967 and running through 1974, the Smith & Wesson Model 76 machine guns are in the process of becoming Curio & Relic eligible, just as the original M16’s are. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original smooth dark blue finish. Steel swing-out shoulder loop with black hard rubber covering and composite handgrip also extremely fine. Magazine retains nearly all of its grey-green finish. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt extremely fine. This is a select fire machine gun. An attractive specimen which has the added appeal of being a both a Vietnam era machine gun, and also as a very fun recreational shooter. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 10,000 - 12,500
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2046 - (N) EXTREMELY FINE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 76 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: S&W Model: Model 76 Serial No. U5333 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: NFA High quality American made Smith & Wesson Model 76 machine gun with “U” prefix serial number. Once the initial “T” prefix guns were manufactured, the factory produced guns which had a “U” prefix serial number for the civilian and law enforcement market. This gun is marked “NYS DCS” on right side of magazine housing. These guns exhibit the highest standards of fit and finish as to be expected from this maker. This is a select fire machine gun with an ambidextrous safety/selector, hard composite pistol grip with swing-out rubber covered shoulder loop. Firing characteristics are ergonomic and this gun is both controllable and accurate. One 36 round original magazine is included with this gun. Easily disassembled for cleaning, good durability, and relatively inexpensive it makes for a great entry level machine gun, and also has appeal to the more advanced machine gun enthusiast. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original matte blue finish with some handling marks. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 9,000 - 12,000
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2047 - (N) SWD REGISTERED VOERE 2005/1 MACHINE GUN RIFLE IN .22 LR FULL AUTO (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Manufacturer: Austrian Model: Voere 2005 Serial No. 895554 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 21 - 3/4” Converted from an open bolt firing semi-auto rifle to a fully automatic machine gun, this Voere is an interesting fully transferable machine gun. The Austrian manufactured Voere looks like, and by all accounts is a very accurate rifle reminiscent in appearance to high end target rifles. Because it originally fired from an open bolt it was a logical candidate for conversion. Beautiful high quality construction, and includes one ten round magazine. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original blued finish with some handling marks. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face also extremely fine. Mechanics are fine. This is a full auto only machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. 5,000 - 7,500
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2048 - (C) 2ND YEAR PRODUCTION PRE-BAN COLT AR-15 MODEL SP1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SP1 Serial No. SP00289 Caliber/Bore: .223 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Colt began selling the legal semi-automatic version of the M16, referred to as the Colt AR-15 SP1, in 1963. This gun was built in 1964, the second year of production; but the first full year of production, as 1963 saw very few made. Made with the original non-chrome lined barrel, early three prong flash suppressor, original first generation old style large head two piece type recoil buffer, original early black plastic pistol grip, triangular hand guard, and early buttstock with no storage compartment. Barrel has “M” stamp and 12 on bottom. Finished in military matte finish. CONDITION: Aside from a couple of small handling marks, retains virtually all of its original finish. Fine bore and action. All original parts. Beautiful, early Vietnam War period civilian Model AR-15. These are getting extremely difficult to find and are going to continue to rise in the eyes of collectors. 4,500 - 6,500
2049 - (M) VERY RARE ELECTROLESSNICKEL PRE-BAN COLT AR-15 MODEL SP1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE (1983). Manufacturer: Colt Model: SP1 Serial No. SP202329 Caliber/Bore: .223 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Modern
Black composite forend, buttstock and pistol grip. All metal parts are finished in Colt electroless-nickel with blued small parts. These are extremely scarce guns, as they saw a short production run circa 1983. It is estimated that there were 1,000 made by Colt in this finish. Comes with one Colt magazine. CONDITION: Very few small handling marks, as is usual with this finish, but retains at least 99% of the very fragile nickel. Fine bore and action. Given the low production figures and the fact these scarce arms seem to be rising in interest and price, this should serve the be a great investment. 1,500 - 2,500
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2050 - (M) BOXED IDF MARKED COLT AR-15 9MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: AR-15 Serial No. LTA009320 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 16”
Features black anodized finish, flat top upper receiver, four position telescoping stock, front adjustable sight, bird cage flash hider, front barrel lug, ejection port cover, cartridge case deflector. The unusual aspect of this carbine is that the forearm is stamped “IDF” on both sides for Israeli Defense Forces, with some Hebrew script on both sides as well. Right side of frame (magazine housing) is stamped “RESTRICTED MILITARY/ GOVERNMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT/EXPERT USE ONLY”. Obviously intended to be sold in Israel only, we can find no production figures or other information, which means they probably saw very limited numbers. CONDITION: Aside from a few very light handling marks, this gun shows in as new condition inside and out in the original box with matching serial number on box. Includes one magazine, instructions and sling in sealed pack. 1,250 - 1,750
2051 - (C) SMITH & WESSON MK II SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE. Manufacturer: S&W Model: Mk II Serial No. 1193 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 10 - 1/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Unusual carbine with fluted barrel, blued receiver with unusual magazine box that houses the 20 round magazine and also is the ejection chute for the fired cases. It has a tall thick front sight and a windage adjustable rear sight. Middle of the receiver is fitted with a rotating metal safety. It is fitted with a Bakelite buttstock with serrated metal buttplate and sling loops around the barrel and on the left side of the butt with an original brown leather sling. Left side of the butt has a red aluminum tag imprinted “EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS DO NOT LOAD OR FIRE”. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. Probably unfired, retains virtually all of its original factory finish overall. A rare World War II era experiment that was never very successful. A few were purchased by the English and the U.S. military experimented with them but never made any large purchases. 6,000 - 8,000
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2052 - (M) PRE-BAN VALMET MODEL 76 .223 CALIBER SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Valmet Model: 76 Serial No. 156623 Caliber/Bore: .223 Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern
Considered the best and finest made AK-type rifle ever produced, the Valmet line was the first civilian AK Model imported into this country from Finland. It was original designed as a fully automatic rifle, but by the late 60’s Valmet imported seven AK Models in semi-automatic only to the American civilian market. Majority of those imported were the Model 76. This example features a stamped receiver and a fixed wood stock. They were manufactured from 1976 to 1986 and importation was banned in 1989. They featured the highest quality fit and finish of any AK-47. Those imported by Elmsford of New York have the beer key logo on left side of receiver. This rifle has matching serial number. Finished in military matte finish. Features black composite forend and pistol grip, flip-up front sight, and pronged muzzle break. Rifle comes with one original magazine and sling. CONDITION: Near new condition inside and out with just some light handling wear. 2,000 - 3,000
2053 - (C) NEAR NEW WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 WORLD WAR I TRENCH PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1897 Trench Serial No. E671319 Barrel Length: 19 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore According to the book “The Complete Guide to United States Military Combat Shotguns” by Bruce Canfield, the military World War I serial range for trench guns runs from E613000 to E705000, of which this example falls directly in the middle. The finish is a Winchester commercial grade blue. With solid frame, barrel marked “CYL”, intertwined “PW” on top of barrel and frame. The slide bar is marked “MODEL 1897 WINCHESTER TRADEMARK REG IN US PAT OFF”. Has six rows of ventilating holes in hand guard that is marked “PATENT APPLIED FOR” on right side, which was used early to mid-production. Barrel protrudes beyond hand guard approximately 1/2”. Walnut stock has thin wrist, high comb, not fluted or checkered walnut. Buttplate is the Winchester monogram black composite. There is a sling swivel on bottom of butt and another attached to bayonet lug. There are no visible martial markings. According to Canfield, most of the Model 1897 trench guns manufactured under World War I US Government contracts were not stamped with martial markings. This was done late in production. He even comments that martial markings were applied sometime after World War I, and even then only 20% of these weapons were martially marked. Factory research shows serial number applied November 14th, 1917; no other information available. CONDITION: Gun is near new inside and out. While there are a few handling marks and a few minor age freckles, the gun appears virtually unused. Comes with a 1918 dated sling and correct 1917 dated Winchester bayonet. Bayonet has two rivet walnut handles and is stamped “US” with Ordnance bomb and eagle head proof. Arguably one of the finest known World War I trench guns extant. Given the unissued condition of this weapon, it is quite possible it was part of the cache of 74 World War I prosecution Model 1897 trench guns that came to light in 2004, but this serial number is not listed. There are two shotguns No. 671175 and No. 671976 reissued in 1934 to the Shanghai Volunteer Corps. The Richmond Virginia Police Department received these trench guns in 1924 from the Virginia National Guard. They retained the guns for the next 80 years in essentially the same configuration of which they had left the factory. Unquestionably made under military contract, they were never issued to Army units during the war, hence the lack of martial markings. There were also several World War I trench guns without martial marks released from the Aniston Arsenal, several with documentation confirming issuance to specific Army units, proving trench guns were reissued after the war as there were no commercial production Model 1897 trench guns made by Winchester during World War I. All World War I trench guns were made under government contract. 5,000 - 8,000 464
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2054 - (M) SAIGA MODEL 12 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Saiga Model: 20 Serial No. H01303673 Barrel Length: 22 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20
Made in Russia by Izhmash, imported by the Russian-American Armory Company, built on the AK-47 design. Features semi-automatic, military matte finish, black composite pistol grip, forend, and wood buttstock. Picatinny rail on all three sides. Comes with one magazine. Barack Obama blocked importation of all Izhmash products on July 16th, 2014. CONDITION: Near new. 1,500 - 2,000
2055 - (M) SAIGA MODEL 12 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Saiga Model: 12 Serial No. H07420494 Barrel Length: 22 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12
Made in Russia by Izhmash, imported by the Russian-American Armory Company, built on the AK-47 design. Features semi-automatic, military matte finish, black composite pistol grip, adjustable forend grip, forend, and telescoping buttstock. Picatinny rail on right side, flash suppressor on front. Comes with one magazine. Barack Obama blocked importation of all Izhmash products on July 16th, 2014. CONDITION: Near new. 1,000 - 1,500
2056 - (C) WWII VINTAGE SPRINGFIELD .50 CALIBER ACCURACY TEST RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: Accuracy Test Rifle Serial No. D-45968 Caliber/Bore: .50 BMG Barrel Length: 36” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This extremely interesting single-shot rifle was used at Springfield as an .50 caliber accuracy test rifle during World War II. Marked “SA 9-42” on the barrel with initials “JM” and nomenclature numbers. Barrel is hand inscribed at top right, “Rifle Accuracy Cal 50 D-45968”. Breech is a rectangular steel block which would have been securely fastened into a solid fixture such as a vice. The side of the breech exhibits a hand inscribed, “SA NO 130”. A simple double lugged bolt fits into the breech and locks by rotating clockwise. The firing pin within the bolt utilizes a spring to hold the pin in the rear position. The hammer is a straightforward spring and plunger arrangement which causes the hammer to swing downward under spring pressure when pulled by a lanyard. Overall appearance and finish very fine with about 80% of dark green paint remaining on the barrel with loss to bare metal turning to a grey-brown patina. Breech retains about 95% original battleship grey paint with loss to bare metal at high edges. Bolt, chamber and bore extremely fine, clean and bright. A very interesting piece which the consignor states he has fired and is a lot of fun to shoot! 2,500 - 4,500
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2057 - (A) PRESENTATION PLATED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1864). Manufacturer: Henry Model: 1860 Serial No. 6544 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry RF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique The left side of the frame is engraved “Presented to SARGt Iven L. Bailey Co. C. 51st Regt ILLs. Vols. by his friends of Iroquois Co. ILLs for good conduct as a soldier July 4th 1865”. Iven Bailey joined the service as a Corporal and was mustered out as a First Lieutenant, which would indicate this rifle was purchased and inscribed a little too early. The regiment was formed in December of 1861 and fought as a unit until September 1865. They were in numerous battles during this time to include several major bloody theaters of war such as Chickamauga, Georgia in September 1863; Missionary Ridge, Tennessee in November 1863; Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia in June 1864; the Battle of Atlanta from July to September 1864. During the conflict a total of 106 enlisted men were killed, including nine officers. As for the rifle itself, it is a late commercial with an Oliver Winchester “W” stamp on lower tang. The frame was factory nickel plated over brass and is not cut for a rear sight. Full octagon barrel has the folding rear sight with knife blade front sight, full magazine, tube mounted lanyard loop, high mounted left side sling swivel on rear stock, nickel plated brass buttplate, walnut buttstock, case colored hammer, and lever. Serial number 6544 stamped at breech of barrel. Henry’s patent barrel address stamped on rear flat. All details taken from the book by Les Quick on Henry rifles: Page 57 shows the larger beveled frame. Page 56 shows the octagon top receiver. Page 63 shows the later large trigger retaining pin. Page 75 shows the later large barrel address stamp. Page 81 shows the straight, rectangular cut in the receiver to accept the early smaller cartridge follower. Page 90, top picture, shows the obtuse angle of stock comb. Page 100 shows the small buttstock cleaning rod hole. Page 107 shows the later style buttplate with pointed heel. Page 113 shows the high mounted left side sling swivel. Page 122, figure D, shows the rear sight with the Type A sliding bar. Rear sight is barrel mounted only. CONDITION: Barrel legends are sharp. Barrel and magazine are basically a smooth, soft, homogeneous patina with some very light age freckling. The frame retains approximately 90% of the nickel finish with brass showing through on high edges only. Engraving on left side is extremely sharp. Frame screws retain nearly all of their brilliant nitre blue, as does the rear of the bolt. Case colors on hammer and lever have basically patterned out and darkened. Wood to metal fit is excellent. Buttstock is excellent with no cracks or chips, just the usual normal handling marks. Buttplate retains approximately 80% original nickel finish. Fine action. Clean, well defined, and sharp rifling with minimal frosting in grooves. Perfect action. This is an extremely handsome and well cared for presentation rifle. The scenario is familiar: hometown boy makes good, town purchases rifle as a gift four months after war ends, and presents to him at the town 4th of July picnic and celebration where he would have ascended the podium to accept his prize from the proud local townspeople. The day was probably dedicated to him and would have been a source of pride to the entire Bailey family. 35,000 - 45,000
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2058 - (A) ENGRAVED HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Henry Model: 1860 Serial No. 5798 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique Model 1860 New Haven Arms Henry rifle second variation with walnut stock and sling swivels. This 1864 production rifle retains its full length barrel and has had its rear sight with a period buckhorn fixed rear sight. Engraved in broad scroll and vine floral arabesque with punch dot background on both sides with a same pattern of scrolls on top of receiver fore and aft ejection port. CONDITION: A silver washed finish is present on the gun metal brass receiver and buttplate with an amount remaining equivalent to approximately 30%. Barrel assembly has a frosted greyish patina. Several small parts such as the front sight and several small screws appear to be contemporary replacements. After detailed disassembly and evaluation no screws were found to be numbered on this rifle. Buttplate is numbered to match. The engraving, while not being factory, is very skillfully executed and possibly the work of Mr. Bob Elz of Elz Fargo Guns, a very historic West Coast firearms dealer. A great opportunity to own a fine embellished 1860 Henry rifle. 15,000 - 25,000
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2059 - (A) EXCEPTIONALLY FINE 3RD MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION HENRY RIFLE (1865). Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms Model: 1860 Serial No. 9538 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique 3rd Model New Haven Arms Model 1860 Henry brass frame with sling swivel on barrel and stock. Traditional 900 yard marked Henry sight with matching numbers observed on barrel, interior of lower tang, and buttstock mortis. These later New Haven rifles did not have the serial numbered screws that are found in the earlier First and Second Models. An incredibly pronounced “Henry Bump” is evident on left side of stock below sling swivel. CONDITION: The rifle retains a wonderful, mellow mustard patina on all brass with no evidence of cleaning. Sideplates fit solidly with no distress. Barrel retains approximately 85-90% homogeneous mix of blue and soft patina coming through. Rifle remains chambered for .44 rimfire, having not been converted to centerfire as so many examples are found. Traces of case color finish remain on hammer while trigger and lever have somewhat silvered. Stock finish is very good overall with typical slight wear at comb and wrist. Appropriate four piece steel cleaning rod remains in butt. Bolt bore, while being dark, has very strong and pronounced rifling. Mechanics are proper and in working order. This is an exceptionally fine Third Model Henry with no evidence of having been modified or helped in any manner. Fine untouched examples like this are infrequently found and would certainly be the centerpiece of any Winchester enthusiast’s collection. 25,000 - 35,000
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2060 - (A) SUPERB MARTIAL 1860 HENRY RIFLE IDENTIFIED AND ENGRAVED TO CIVIL WAR VETERAN. Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Model: 1860 Henry Serial No. 7465 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique Caliber .44 Henry. 24” octagon barrel. Correct rear barrel sight with 900 yard range. The frame engraved during the period of use, the left front side with a large eagle clasping olive branches and flags while standing on the American shield, the rear two thirds of the frame engraved with a border of ferns, the panel engraved “F. Hoch” in highly stylized letters over “C.B. 3rd Rcgt. U.S.V.V”, the front of the right side engraved with a seven pointed star with the same fern borders, the panel with an vignette of an owl perched on a banner engraved “GUT HEIL” (“Good Health” in German) with a crossed sword and a torch beneath it. Serial number indicates that it is too high to have screws numbered to the gun, as this practice was dropped at around 5000. The bottom tang is marked with a small “w” (Oliver Winchester inspection) between the latch lever and wood stock screw. Rifle comes equipped with sling swivels mounted on left side of stock with bump below the mounting of the sling swivel. Sling swivel also mounted on left side of barrel. Complete with the rarely found original Henry rifle dust cover; this is a simple wooden block carved out to fit over the bolt and into the frame. The top is covered with a thin brass plate which is engraved in the same style as the frame. A very similarly engraved Henry rifle credited to Lockwood Sanford is illustrated on page 35 of “The Winchester Book” by George Madis. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Barrel has thinned to about 30-40% with remaining blue turning plum. Ample amount of blue in flute of magazine and barrel connection. Blue blends in well with barrel itself. Address is crisp and sharp with a very light age patina around the rear sight. All screw heads show evidence of being removed but are still in serviceable condition. Bright shiny bore. The frame and buttplate are fine with a clear coat of substance to protect the brass. Hammer is crisp with faint case colors. Lever is mostly dark patina with trigger a slate grey color. Varnish finished walnut stock is very fine with no gouges, cracks or missing slivers of wood. The left wrist has original small block letter marking “A.W.M”. The dust cover is in fine condition with crisp engraving. Buttplate fits extremely well with no gouges in that area. Rifle cycles correctly. Fine condition with crisp engraving. This is a very fine 2nd Model Henry that has seen very little use. The 3rd Regiment of U.S. Veteran Volunteers has a rich Civil War history and still remain at Fort Meyer outside of Washington D.C. on property that was formally the residence of Robert E. Lee. 30,000 - 50,000
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2061 - (A) HIGH CONDITION UNTOUCHED HENRY MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1869). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial No. 20703 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF Barrel Length: 24â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique CONDITION: Barrel and tube retain approximately 90% original factory blue finish, mixing with a soft patina coming through, and minor age freckling. The octagon barrel has the Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patent stamp, standard ladder rear sight and small blade front sight. Walnut stocks are equipped with sling swivels. Brass frame, buttplate and nose cap have never been touched and even has some of the verdigris around screws. The majority of the screws have generous amounts of the original fire blue finish. Loading gate is a blue-brown mix. Colors on hammer and lever have darkened. Walnut stocks are excellent with lovely finish, no cracks or dryness of any kind; has some usual bumps and bruises, forearm is a bit darker than the stock and buttstock is a bit shy to metal. Action is like new. Strong, clean mirror bore. A far above average 1866 octagon rifle. 12,000 - 15,000
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2062 - (A) FANTASTIC FULL SILVER PLATE HOGGSON ENGRAVED MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1860 Serial No. 11506 Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique This fantastic late production Henry rifle was discovered many years ago in a Texas firearms collection by the late Tommy Rowles. It was sold privately and has been retained by the family ever since. 24-1/4” octagon barrel that has the late style, square back nickel silver front sight and 900 yard Henry ladder rear sight with slide stop screw. Top flat of the barrel has the later large font two line Henry’s Patent date and the New Haven Arms Co. address. Mounted with very fine, straight grained, uncheckered American walnut. Left side of buttstock has a factory sling swivel with corresponding sling loop in the left gullet of the barrel. Receiver is silver plated and engraved by Samuel Hoggson with his trademark full-coverage foliate arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background. Left receiver scrolls originate from the mouth of a stylized wolf’s head in center of sideplate. Both front side panels, rear edges of the receiver, top three flats of the receiver, and buttplate tang are engraved to match. Screws not numbered. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Rifle retains virtually all of its fine original silver finish on all surfaces with only slight losses at carry points and high edges. Wonderful untouched oxidized silver patina on balance. All screw heads are in fine condition with no evidence of marring. Buttplate retains 95% of silver plating and is also engraved. Shiny bore with good strong rifling. Wood finish remains strong and intact with very few mars or impressions. Incredible state of preservation make this specimen worthy of the finest of collections. 50,000 - 75,000
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2063 - (A) ENGRAVED VOLCANIC NAVY PISTOL. Manufacturer: Volcanic Model: Navy Serial No. 1536 Caliber/Bore: .41 Caliber Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Top of barrel is stamped “THE VOLCANIC / REPEATING ARMS CO. / PATENT NEW HAVEN CONN FEBRUARY 14TH 1854” Manufactured 1854 to 1857. Matching serial numbers on frame, both sideplates, lever, link and bolt carrier. This example features full octagon barrel, factory engraved frame and two piece ivory grips. This Navy pistol has the semi-circular cut-out at front of ejector port (page 58 “Volcanic Firearms” by Louis and Rutter), standard rear sight (page 57); engraving type can be seen on page 56, pinched small front sight (pages 59 and 74); left side screw on front sight band (page 64). CONDITION: All legends are sharp. Barrel is a smooth, homogeneous, blue-grey patina with some light abrasion on left side of swivel area. Fine engraving. Missing small chip at right rear bottom grip. Strong rifling. Very handsome, factory engraved Volcanic Navy pistol. 12,000 - 15,000
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2064 - (C) NO. 1 FACTORY ENGRAVED AND CASE COLORED MARLIN MODEL 97 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 97 Serial No. 442282 Caliber/Bore: .22 RF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic The Marlin engraving patterns established in 1897 lists “No. 1 receiver engraved with scroll, fancy borders, and left side game animal in circle” at an additional price of $5. A nearly identical example of this type of engraving on the same weapon can be seen on page 534, upper right two illustrations, as the work of the Ulrich Workshop in the book “Marlin Firearms” by Brophy. The stocks have ‘A’ checkering at pistol grip and forend. Standard features include full octagon barrel, full magazine tube, sporting sights, takedown, tang sight, checkered walnut stock, pistol grip, and Marlin monogram black composite shotgun buttplate. The panel scene on this rifle is antlered game in the woods. All other scrollwork is typical as well of the No. 1 type. CONDITION: Frame retains approximately 80% of the original case colors with high polished bolt and muted colors on lever. The barrel is a fine, homogeneous mix of blue with soft patina, high edge wear and razor sharp edges and legends. Tube has approximately 90% blue. Stocks are excellent with nice extra finish wood with usual dings. Distinctive, sharp rifled bore with some light black powder abrasions. Fine action. Finding any boys rifle with custom ordering is unusual and this example is exquisite with its case colors mostly intact and lovely panel scene on left. Rarely do you ever seen engraving on boys rifles. 7,500 - 10,000
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2065 - (C) DELUXE CASE COLORED MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE (1903). Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1893 Deluxe Serial No. 267656 Caliber/Bore: .30-30 Winchester Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This lovely deluxe Marlin short rifle features full octagon barrel, full magazine, solid frame, target adjustable folding globe front sight, single leaf folding rear sight, blued finish, case colored frame, lever, and hammer; special tang sight, sling swivels, checkered walnut forearm, checkered pistol grip walnut stock. Factory research shows rifle shipped as a 22” octagon, .30-30 rifle with pistol grip stock on February 24th, 1903. CONDITION: Barrel and tube retain approximately 70% original blue mixed with smooth patina and scattered age freckles. Left side and top of frame retain approximately 50% case colors. 70% case colors on right side of frame. Flashes of colors on lever and hammer. Areas not case colored have a freckled nickel appearance. Traces of fire blue on loading gate. Beautiful deluxe grain walnut stocks with just the usual handling marks, proud to metal. Fine action. The left receiver screw is a poor fitting replacement and needs replacing. Strong, well defined rifled bore. 3,500 - 5,000
2066 - (C) MARLIN MODEL 97 16” BICYCLE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: Model 97 Serial No. 369547 Caliber/Bore: .22 Rimfire Barrel Length: 16” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Factory research revealed no information. These little takedown short barrel rifles were offered at the turn of the century when bicycling was becoming all the rage. They were always a special order and very few seem to have been made; examples are quite difficult to locate. Features octagon barrel, full magazine, takedown, sporting rear sight, Rocky Mountain front sight, blued finish, case colored hammer, walnut stocks, and Marlin monogrammed black buttplate. CONDITION: Tube is a pleasing plum-brown. Balance of metal, including lever, retain 95% of the reapplied blued finish. The bluing was done in a Marlin style with sharp edges as well as the top barrel legend. Case colors on hammer have darkened. Walnut stocks are excellent and proud to metal with some added varnish. Bore has visible rifling but minor abrasions in the grooves. Comes with modern leather sheath. 3,000 - 5,000
2067 - (A) HIGH CONDITION MARLIN MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1898). Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1894 Serial No. 163383 Caliber/Bore: .32-20 Winchester Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
Features full round barrel, full magazine, knife blade front sight, sporting rear sight, walnut stocks, and rifle butt. CONDITION: This gun is in fantastic condition. Barrel and tube retain 95% blue with a couple of spots. Frame, lever, and hammer retain virtually all of the proper brilliant case colors. 98% fire blue on bolt. Stocks are exceptionally fine with very slight honest wear. Buttplate is splotchy color. Screws retain generous amounts of fire blue. 3,000 - 3,500
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2068 - (C) CASE COLORED MARLIN 1893 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1900). Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1893 Takedown Serial No. 205612 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Case colored Model 1893 with takedown half-round half-octagon barrel, two-thirds magazine, crescent butt walnut checkered pistol grip stock and forearm, Marbles rear sight. Barrel marked “SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL”. Complete professional restoration. CONDITION: Barrel retains 95% blue along with magazine tube. Action along with buttplate retains 95% of re-casehardening. Bore is dark but shootable. Stock retains 95% original refinish with sharp checkering in original pattern. Mechanically sound and tight. 2,500 - 3,500
2069 - (C) MARLIN MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1894 Serial No. 1139 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Features octagon barrel, full magazine Rocky Mountain front sight, sporting rear sight, case colored frame, walnut stocks and S curve buttplate. Bullseye in rear stock. There is a star stamped on upper tang which reflects a factory return.CONDITION: Barrel and tube retain 95% factory type blue. Barrel stampings are strong but caliber stamp is weak. 95% proper colors on frame. Lever has darkened. Hammer is blued. 50% blue on buttplate. Stocks are excellent as factory refinished and proud to metal. Mirror bore and fine action. 2,500 - 3,000
2070 - (C) NEAR NEW CASE COLORED MARLIN MODEL 39A LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 39A Serial No. B629 Caliber/Bore: .22 Rimfire Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Standard features include full round barrel, full magazine, sporting sights, blued finish, case colored frame and lever, blued bolt, takedown, pistol grip walnut stock, walnut forend, and plain black composite buttplate. CONDITION: This gun appears to have seen little to no use and was well stored and cared for. The blued barrel, magazine tube, and forend cap retain virtually all of their fine polished rust blue finish. The case colored frame retains virtually all of the case colors with some thinning colors on tang and base of frame. Bolt retains 95% original blue. Screws have virtually all of their luster blue finish. Takedown screw has a slight mar. Wood is near mint and proud to metal with no wear even at the muzzle. Near new inside and out. 1,500 - 2,500
2071 - (C) MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1903). Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1893 Serial No. 284955 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Winchester Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Antique
Features full octagon barrel, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight, sporting rear sight, tang sight, walnut stocks, and rifle butt. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 95% original blue. Tube has turned a blue-silver patina. Left side of frame retains approximately 30% color, balance patterned out in bright nickel appearance, approximately the same for the right side. All screw heads retain generous amounts of bright blue. Stocks are proud to metal with minor handling marks and some minor varnish loss to forend. Well defined lands and grooves. Very handsome, old Marlin in a great caliber. 1,500 - 2,000
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2072 - (C) MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1893 Serial No. D2980 Caliber/Bore: .25-36 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Features full octagon barrel, full magazine, adjustable globe front sight, tang sight, plugged rear sight, walnut stocks and rifle butt. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 99% of its blued finish with razor sharp markings, as does forend cap. Tube retains 80% reapplied blue with brown patina showing through. Case colors have turned a dark brown with pattern. Stocks are excellent, slightly shy to metal and beautifully refinished. Fine action. Bore exhibits well defined lands and grooves. 1,200 - 1,800
2073 - (M) FACTORY ENGRAVED SAVAGE MODEL 99M LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Savage Model: 99M Serial No. 1142343 Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Modern
Beautiful factory engraved rifle with 22” tapered round barrel, ramp front sight, and folding rear sight. It has beautiful game scene engraved nickel-plated receiver with a large vignette of a bull elk in a mountain scene on the left side and a mountain lion in a woodland scene on the right side. All surrounded with beautiful foliate leaf and vine patterns with fine punch dot background. Top tang and lever are engraved to match. Thumb safety on the top tang and trigger are gold plated. It is fitted with very beautiful, highly figured, center crotch cut, shell grain American walnut with checkered tapered forearm, pistol grip Monte Carlo stock, and serrated Savage alloy buttplate. CONDITION: Appears to be unfired, retaining virtually all of its fine original factory finish to both metal and wood with only a 1/4” spot of roughness on the barrel at the forward left tip of forearm and a couple of minor marks in the buttstock varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 2,000 - 3,000
2074 - (C) EXQUISITELY ENGRAVED GERMAN EXPORT CUSTOM SAVAGE MODEL 1899 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Savage Model: 1899 Serial No. 40573 Caliber/Bore: 7.6mm Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
The basis for this rifle was an all matching Model 1899 with matching serial numbers on buttstock, forend, and frame. The Savage buttplate is stamped 211462. This rifle was exported to Germany where a new barrel was installed that is stamped “HOMMELSHEIM DORTMUND”. The breech of the barrel is installed with a claw scope mount, as is the rear tang of frame. Equipped with two leaf folding rear sight and a checkered low front sight ramp with brass bead sight. Underside of the barrel has the German proofs along with caliber listed as “7.6MM”. German style sling swivels have been installed on barrel and rear of stock. Forend has the typical slight Schnabel design. Frame has hand chiseled deep relief engraving scenes covering the entire frame. Left side is decorated with two antlered elk with two fawns set in a deep forest setting; and the right side with two deer in a forest scene with ferns and leaf engraving. Front receiver bridge is finely hand stippled and tang is deep relief engraved with leaf pattern. Frame screw and lever screws have been engraved. The base is engraved with in a leaf floral pattern. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 98% of the custom blued finish applied at time the rifle was converted in Germany. Lever has traces of original case colors. Wood is original to gun; proud to metal with nice finish, a bit of crazing and some minor bumps and bruises. About the only flaw is there is a chip off bottom of toe approximately 1-1/4” that could easily be repaired by any competent woodworker. Action works like new. Bore shows sharp, well defined rifling with a bit of frosting. If you collect Savages or just fine rifles, this is something a bit different with hours of hand engraved embellishment. 1,500 - 2,500
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2075 - (C) PRIME PATTERN 8 ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN SPECIAL ORDER RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 475011 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This fantastic rifle is certainly engraved by Conrad Ulrich. The definition and style of engraving is unmistakable. While this rifle exhibits the finest special order embellishments offered by American gunmakers it has several minor areas of restoration. Chambered for the .38-55 WCF cartridge and has a 26” half octagon barrel. Brass bead front sight with Lyman tang sight. Half magazine with takedown lever and collar. Properly proof marked on receiver and barrel. Case hardened hammer, lever, and trigger. Receiver has full coverage engraving with classic No. 8 Ulrich stag hunting scene surrounded in delicate scrolls on left receiver and grizzly bear and scrollwork on right. Appended metal including hammer and lever has similar scroll flourishes. Screws in both left and right sides of receiver are engraved and case colored. Forearm cap is gold banded. Takedown collar is also gold banded. Crescent buttplate is engraved on top and gold banded. Also engraved on top of receiver and breech block. Assembly number 9166 on lower tang and matching number on upper stock channel. Fabulous “D” style oak leaf carved pistol grip stock and forearm of highly figured feather crotch walnut. Hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. Screw heads are engraved on buttplate. All numbers match. There are no factory records for 1894’s in this serial number range, but this magnificent specimen is undoubtedly a factory made rifle. CONDITION: Extremely fine condition as partially restored. Retains virtually all of its finishes on both stocks and metal. Mechanics are fine. Rifle cycles and functions properly. Blue on receiver is very fine with very little use and has been extremely well-taken care of wood with only the lightest handling marks since having been lightly cleaned and re-oiled. Bright shiny bore while the exterior of the barrel is nearly perfect with its expertly restored finish. Mechanics are fine. A truly spectacular Winchester 1894 rifle that would satisfy the most discerning of collectors. 35,000 - 50,000
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2076 - (C) OUTSTANDING GRADE I WINCHESTER 1895 EMBELLISHED BY JOHN ULRICH. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895 Serial No. 78191 Caliber/Bore: .405 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Style I engraved. Serial Number 78191. Caliber .405 WCF. 24” round barrel with standard sights in takedown series scroll flourishes engraved on rear portions of barrel and with gold band on the front muzzle end and breech of barrel. Comes with over 75” of gold wire throughout receiver on right and left sides, which includes hammer, lever and buttplate. Gold lion in panel is on left of receiver encased with fine scroll engraving that is the trademark of Winchester’s master engraver, John Ulrich. Right side of receiver with one gold tiger in the top panel scene with a gold inlaid grizzly bear in a second lower panel scene, the balance in fine flowing scrollwork. Superb XXX quality fancy American walnut stocks feature well-executed relief carving in Style B patterns. Steel checkered shotgun buttplate is engraved around upper screw and it is also gold wire on the top portion. No factory records are available for 1895s in this serial number range, however this is most certainly an example of Winchester’s best quality work from the period. CONDITION: Extremely fine as expertly and possibly factory restored. Barrel retains a solid 98% finish along with sights. Receiver on left side is 97% blue with back portion of upper right of receiver turning a little patina. Right side of receiver is 98% blue with small area on upper left turning patina. Magazine housing retains 85-90% blue with the balance turning patina, having a very pleasing look without taking away from the overall condition of the rifle. All screw heads are engraved with the majority of case color still present. Inside loop of lever has turned to pleasing patina in the upper portion. Lower portion retains almost all of its restored blue. 75% blue remains on buttplate. 95-96% overall finish on stock with a few compressions on right and left sides. Two 1/2” scratches are visible on back of tang left. Rear portion of stock on both sides has raised grain, indicating very little handling. Forearm has over 95% of its restored finish remaining with several very slight compressions. Extremely fine bore with strong rifling. Mechanics are fine. Almost all Grade I rifles whether 1886’s, 1892’s, or any of the other models including the 1901 automatic were sent back to New Haven for refinishing as they were exhibition guns at some time. The 1895 in .405 WCF was a favorite with Theodore Roosevelt. 50,000 - 75,000
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2077 - (C) ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1905). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Serial No. 297392 Caliber/Bore: .32 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Full silver plated barrel, guide ring, magazine tube, breech block, lever, trigger, and forearm cap. Receiver with typical Ulrich factory ten engraving pattern with an elk in a standing position on the left side with foliate scrollwork on the right side. Base of the frame is engraved as is forearm cap. Fancy triple X checkered walnut stocks with hard rubber shotgun buttplate and Winchester butt cap. “20939” assembly marked on lower tang. Also on upper channel of stock with same number. “H” style checkering on stock as well as forearm. Rifle not proof marked on barrel or receiver. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Records Office research sheet which confirms all of the special order features with a ship date of April 29th, 1905, and a order for Repair and Return on November 1st, 1910. Factory letter also indicates a Lyman jack front sight with an ivory bead. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains 95% silver. 95% on magazine tube that has speckled in a small area. Forearms cap retains 95% of the silver. Receiver left side retains 96-97% silver with razor sharp legends. Right side retains 98% silver. Breech bolt has some speckling that has raised the silver from the breech bolt with no more than 40% silver remaining. Hammer silver plated with 60% remaining. Lever 70-80% silver remaining. Upper tang 60% remaining with the balance turning a patina. Lower tang is silver with 96-98% remaining. Silver was polished recently and is just starting to turn black again. Given a years time, it will tarnish back to its black appearance if one desires or can be kept shiny. Stock with light impressions with no gouges or wood missing around upper or lower tang. Right side of stock has some minor surface scratches with no missing wood. No loss of wood. Stocks have piano varnish finish. Bore has some minor black powder abrasions. Hammer will not stay cocked. A really lovely factory engraved 1892 that will be enhanced by careful research. Engraved factory smoothbore rifles are extreme rarities. 25,000 - 35,000
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2078 - (C) ELEGANT ULRICH ENGRAVED WINCHESTER 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH GOLD INLAY (1924). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895 Serial No. 419898 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Tapered round barrel chambered for .30-Gov’t-06 cartridge, Lyman blade front sight with elevator adjustable rear sight with checkered sides, two piece highly figured 3x American walnut stocks with factory “B” relief carving at wrist and forearm and hard rubber shotgun butt. This form of embellishment is known as style one by Winchester. Blue finish overall with gold border inlaid bands at breech, front of receiver, and rear of receiver. Masterfully game scene engraved with a moose on right side of receiver and bear on left side of receiver. The game scenes are surrounded by a scroll and vine pattern with a chased intertwined loop rope border. The engraving further encompasses the bolt and receiver ring with the same tight scrolls and a lesser chiseled border. The lever extension has a matching amount of embellishment with a simple chiseled border and a floral arabesque pattern with a lightly shaded background. Hammer and tang to rear of hammer are embellished in the same manner with a lesser degree of flair. This outstanding Winchester 1895 is one of the most elaborately engraved rifles from this period. Similar rifles where presented by Theodore Roosevelt and for Royalty of India. Very fine overall as professionally restored with small traces of finish loss at high points of receiver above hammer. Muzzle has very minor finish loss from storage. All gold inlay is stable and present. Wood stocks are very fine with several minute bruises and small scratches but all appear to be period. Bore is excellent and mechanics are in proper order. The only factory information available; Serial No. 419898 was applied February 16th, 1924. 20,000 - 30,000
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2079 - (C) MAGNIFICENT WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 DELUXE TAKEDOWN RIFLE (1924). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Serial No. 934961 Caliber/Bore: .25-20 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Standard two line address and 3/4 magazine. Forearm cap is blued. Receiver is blued with initials on left side of “GEL”. Right side of receiver also blued with a dark Nitre blue loading gate. Hammer is case colored, lever is case colored and trigger is blued. Comes with a deluxe grade American walnut, pistol grip is capped. Buttplate is blued. Receiver and barrel are “PW” proof marked. “H” style checkering. A fine deluxe Model 1892 in late production that would be hard to improve upon. All original and bright piano finish on stock. All numbers match. Round barrel retains 98% blue, magazine tube also with 98% blue. Forearm cap with one small spot that has turned patina on right side balance of blue remaining is 85-90%. Left side of receiver has solid 98% blue with right side a 96% with a very small imperfection on receiver in front of loading gate. Takedown collar is 85-90% blue. Hammer retains 96-97% case colors with no drag line. Lever has bright case colors on both left and right flats and on surrounding lower portion of lever. An outstanding lever that would rate 99% case color overall. Deluxe grade wood has few scratches with very few impressions on left side and a few impressions on right side as well. Light scratches on high part of stock. No evidence of chips or wood missing or cracks around tang. Forearm with two good sized dings on bottom next to take down collar. Minor dings from there with light scratches throughout. No bruising of checkering on stock or forearm. Mechanics are fine, cycles properly. Bore is bright and shiny. This gun would rate extremely fine. Factory research yields no information. 15,000 - 20,000
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2080 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE RIFLE WITH MATTED BARREL (1900). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 123105 Caliber/Bore: .45-90 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Features full octagon barrel, top flat is matted, sporting a beaded front sight and a flat top rear sight. It is a takedown with half magazine. Forearm cap is blued. Receiver is blued. Loading gate is a high Nitre blue. Hammer and lever are case colored, trigger is blued. Stock is of a high grade American walnut, oil finish on stock and forearm. Checkering pattern is of an “H” style on both stock and forearm. Rubber recoil pad. Stock indicates it was factory shortened to add the recoil pad, measures 12-1/2” from center of trigger to center of stock. Factory research confirms the above information and was shipped on December 11th, 1900. CONDITION: The octagon barrel has 95-97% of its restored blue with the address on the left flat of the barrel because of the matting on the top flat. The frame has most all of its restored finish. The stock is with very few light impressions and scratches overall with no chips of wood to indicate any damage. Forearm with a few compressions and light scratches. One small bruise to right side checkering. Extremely fine. Bore is bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Cycles properly, mechanics are fine. 8 ,000 - 12,000
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2081 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL “BIG 50” TAKEDOWN 1886 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE (1902). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 126156 Caliber/Bore: .50 Express Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic According to factory letter, this gun was received in warehouse September 9th, 1902, featuring octagon barrel, plain trigger, takedown, Rocky Mountain front sight, sporting rear sight, in the rare and desirable .50 Express caliber. Other features include full magazine, rifle butt, walnut stocks. CONDITION: Barrel is a very pleasing and homogeneous 75% blue blending with soft patina, retaining its sharp edges and legends. Tube retains approximately 85% blue blending with patina, some light age freckling near forearm and 2” of wear from takedown. Generous amounts of blue on takedown letter, retaining band, and forearm cap are brown patina. The once case colored frame is basically brown patina although there are light traces of color on hammer. Loading gate has traces of blue. Patina on buttplate. Original walnut stocks are excellent with some minor storage marks, original finish, proud to metal. Fine action with an exceptional near mint bore. 8,000 - 10,000
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2082 - (C) EXTREMELEY RARE AND DESIREABLE FACTORY DOCUMENTED DELUXE FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1905 SELF-LOADING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1905 Serial No. 13927 Caliber/Bore: .35 WSL Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Of the rarest of all Winchester rifles to obtain by collectors today is a documented 1905 Self-Loading rifle that is engraved or has deluxe configuration. Designed by T.C. Johnson, a Winchester engineer who developed the Model 1903 Self-Loading .22 and introduced in 1905 and manufactured until 1920. Upon introduction these sturdy rifles were quite expensive at $28.00 for standard and $43.00 for fancy or deluxe variations. For this reason the production of these pricey rifles was a mere 31,467 units; of these deluxe or fancy grade examples are rarely every found. We have no recollection of any other documented factory engraved deluxe Model 1905 in .35 Winchester Self-loading caliber to have been sold on the open market. This example, serial number 13927, is chambered for the .35 Winchester Self-Loading cartridge and is accompanied by a factory letter dated June 25th, 1987. The letter indicates the rifle was shipped .35 caliber, fancy pistol grip stock, Lyman rear sight, combination front sight (Beech), targeted point blank to 150 yards, engraved $14.00 stocks carved/checkered No. 5 carved style; received in warehouse November 17th, 1906 and shipped from warehouse November 19th, 1906. The rifle is blue finish with 22” round barrel with scroll engraved chamber and features a platinum band just forward of receiver. The receiver is dual game scene engraved with a vignette of a pair of American pronghorn antelope in a western scenario with evergreens and low laying brush and rocks. The vingnette is surrounded by a maple leaf and scrolling vines with a straight single line border. The left side of the receiver has a large vignette of a pair of running bull caribou surrounded by hardwood trees and grassy forest floor. Outside of vignette is surrounded by a matching maple leaf, scroll and vine motif with a matching single line border. The top of the receiver has intertwined tight scrolls with a wavy rope border at the receiver tops edge. The two piece highly figured American walnut stocks are masterfully checkered with semi Fleur-de-Lis patterns at wrist and forearm. CONDITION: Very good as found. The rifle retains over 80% blued finish on the barrel with areas turning patina. The elegant engraved receiver retains bout 25% vivid blue finish with moderate aged patina. The stocks are very good with slight wear from use with numerous period impressions and minor scratches. A 1-1/2” shrinkage crack is visible at the lower left side of wrist. The factory Winchester hard rubber buttplate is worn but is fully intact. All markings are crisp and legible. The action operates properly. The bore is very good with sharp rifling. An extremely rare example of one of Winchesters lesser known rifles. 12,500 - 17,500
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2083 - (C) HIGH CONDITION SEMI-DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1905). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 249470 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Winchester Barrel Length: 26â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Curio & Relic Factory letter states this rifle shipped with two other Model 1894â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on January 17th, 1905 in .38-55 caliber with half octagon barrel, half magazine, plain trigger, plain wood, checkered stock, pistol grip, takedown, and shotgun butt. It remains true to that configuration today, exactly as shipped. Standard features include sporting front sight, Winchester sporting rear sight, blued finish, case colored hammer and lever. CONDITION: Rifle remains in all original, high condition. Retains 97% original blue on barrel with some high edge wear at muzzle and a couple of minor handling marks. Legends and edges are sharp. 98% original blue on takedown magazine, forend cap, and takedown ring. Bridge of frame has flaked to soft patina. Sides of frame retains 98% original high polish blue, as does base and bolt. 90% case colors on sides of hammer and lever. Stocks are excellent, proud to metal, with just a few minor impressions. Fine action. Mirror bore. A truly exceptional condition all original deluxe rifle with a brilliant configuration. 8,000 - 10,000
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2084 - (C) EXCEPTIONAL WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SEMI-DELUXE PISTOL GRIP RIFLE (1924). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 947347 Caliber/Bore: .32 Win Spl. Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Prime condition Winchester 1894 Deluxe Takedown rifle with Round barrel with half magazine, blued forearm cap, blued receiver, blued hammer and lever. Desirable takedown configuration. Stock is two piece American straight grain walnut with pistol grip and “I” style of checkering. Comes with hard rubber pistol grip cap with Winchester logo and blued crescent buttplate. Drop on this stock is more than standard as it reads “2-1/2” drop at heel”. Extremely fine condition. Barrel retains 98-99% barrel blue. Forearm cap is 93-95% blue. Takedown collar remains covered with the factory lacquer making it appear darker finish. Receiver is exceptional with a small area of brown coming up from under the blue finish on the right side. However over 95% of the factory blue finish remains. Hammer has 98% blue finish with one slight drag line on left side and lever sports 90-95% strong blue overall. Buttplate has 95% blued finish with all screw heads retaining strong finish and no marring of screw heads. Stock on left side with very light impressions, very light surface scratches. Right side of stock also with light surface impressions and light surface scratches. No chips of wood missing and no cracks are evident with the forearm. Few compressions near takedown collar and light surface scratches would indicate very little use at all. No bruising indicated in checkering on stock or forearm. Buttplate and stock are marked with assembly number “77” and on right side of upper tang is marked with “77” to indicate that all features belong together. This gun remains virtually untouched from when it was manufactured, as near new as you would ever hope to find. Bore is bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Cycles correctly and mechanics are fine. An outstanding example in crisp untouched condition. 7,500 - 12,500
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2085 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 .38-40 SADDLE RING CARBINE (1919). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Serial No. 892976 Caliber/Bore: .38 WCF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features round barrel, blued finish, blade front and carbine folding leaf rear sights, saddle ring and staple on the left side of the receiver, straight grip gumwood stock and forearm, and steel carbine buttplate. Two line address and patent date marking on the left side of the barrel ahead of the rear sight, and “38 WCF” at the breech on the left side. The Winchester oval proof is marked on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Three line upper tang marking and the serial number on the bottom of the receiver. CONDITION: Very Fine. Barrel has 95% original blue with forward part of barrel with light rub marks. Magazine tube full length 95-96% original blue. Barrel band is 96-97% original blue. Overall frame retains 95-97% of the bright high polish Winchester blue with ring wear and a few scattered handling marks. Blued hammer with 97-98% original blue. Lever retains approximately 50% blue with balance blending with smooth homogeneous patina and one light rub at base. Left side of stock has the usual few light impressions. Buttplate retains 90% original high polish blue with just some high edge wear and minor toning. Bore retains well defined lands and grooves, and is mirror bright. Cycles properly, mechanics are fine. 7,000 - 10,000
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2086 - (C) SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 “BIG 50” TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1905). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 137084 Caliber/Bore: .50 Express Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This rifle features half octagon barrel, full magazine, takedown, sling swivels, steel checkered shotgun buttplate, folding leaf express rear sight, and walnut stocks. An additional folding leaf sight has been installed forward of the original; it was not done at the factory as it goes through part of the barrel address, but was obviously done at the time of original ownership. Factory research shows rifle shipped as a .50 Express, half octagon rifle with plain trigger, takedown, and shotgun butt on March 17th, 1906. CONDITION: All metal is a homogeneous, soft, rich patina. Legends are sharp and readable. Wood is excellent, proud to metal, with just the usual wear. Fine action. Bore has well defined rifling but there is some minor black powder pitting in grooves. 6,000 - 9,000
2087 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 DELUXE LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE (1925). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895 Serial No. 414217 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Rarely, if ever, does one see a deluxe Model 1895 carbine. This stunning example was restored to as new condition by a master of polishing and finish. Features include sporting front sight, military type rear sight, blued finish, Marble tang sight, saddle ring, and stud. Factory research shows serial number applied June 2nd, 1922; no other information available. CONDITION: Bluing looks to be 100% Winchester style with a couple of age spots and wear on magazine and barrel band. 99% blue as professionally restored. All lettering is sharp as new. The walnut forend and stock feature razor sharp checkering. The triple X wood on buttstock is simply amazing in both its breath and grain; proud to metal. Fine bore and action. A true showpiece. 5,000 - 7,000
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2088 - (C) ATF RELEASED WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TRAPPER 14” OCTAGON LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE (1907). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Trapper Rifle Serial No. 414816 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF Barrel Length: 14” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This 14” Trapper short rifle comes with a copy of a handwritten letter from George Madis, noted Winchester historian, where he states he carefully examined this rifle and determined that the gun was made in 1907. He notes the configuration with rifle butt, walnut stocks, octagon barrel, full length magazine, repositioned magazine hanger, standard sporting sights. It should be noted the length of the walnut forend is 7-3/8”, which is two inches shorter than that of a standard length barrel model. He states this gun is illustrated in the 19th edition of the “Blue Book of Gun Values” and is described. “WD” carved into forend. Includes ATF clearance papers. CONDITION: Well-worn. All metal is a mix of dark chocolate brown and gunmetal grey. Screws are decent. Wood is good with an average amount of scars. Upper tang of stock is shy to metal. Wood has been refinished and revarnished. Caliber marking on left side still visible but barrel markings are no longer readable, and the edges are all rounded from wear. Well defined rifling with abrasion in grooves. Working order. Possibly one of a kind. 5,000 - 6,000
2089 - (C) RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 DELUXE SADDLE RING CARBINE (1917). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 SRC Serial No. 854120 Caliber/Bore: .30 WCF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
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Full magazine, blue finish, nicely figured checkered American walnut stocks with steel shotgun buttplate. Saddle ring is attached. Barrel shows two line Winchester address and patent mark rolled on left side behind rear barrel band. “NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER” followed by .30 WCF caliber marking rolled on left breech beside rear sight. “WP” proof is struck on barrel breech and on top of receiver ring. Serial number is stamped on forward lower part of frame. Upper tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN”. CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored. Barrel and magazine show 98% of reapplied blue finish. Barrel bands show some high-point wear on both sides. Markings are sharp. Sights are very good. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Receiver also retains 99% of the reapplied bright blue finish. Markings are sharp, screws are unmolested. Hammer and lever retain nearly all blue finish. Mechanics are crisp. Stocks are fine and retain nearly all of their piano varnish finish with some crazing on left side of butt and a few handling marks overall. Stocks are full sized. Buttplate also retains most of dull blue finish. A rarely seen deluxe Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine. 4,500 - 7,500
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2090 - (C) DELUXE PISTOL GRIP WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 SADDLE RING CARBINE (1899). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Serial No. 63244 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Winchester Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
One of the most sought after Winchester Model 1894’s are those carbines that display special features as they were seldom ordered as such. Features full round barrel, full magazine, twin barrel bands, standard post and bead front sight, carbine express rear sight, additional tang sight, saddle ring and stud, non-checkered pistol grip walnut stock, Winchester grip cap, and Winchester logo black composite buttplate. Caliber is the desirable .32-40. CONDITION: All metal is a mix of brown-grey patina with flashes of blue on barrel. All legends are sharp. Case colors have faded. Wood is excellent, proud to metal, with usual handling marks. True screws. Fine action. Near mint, strong rifled bore with some frosting and darkness. It is extremely difficult to find special order carbines and this example is far above average. 4,500 - 6,500
2091 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION TRAPPER CARBINE (1927). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Trapper Serial No. 979915 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 14” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This trapper comes with BATF clearance letter listing it by serial number, mode, caliber and barrel length. Features post front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight, round barrel, full magazine, twin bands, special 7-7/8” forearm, saddle ring and stud, gumwood stocks, and carbine butt. Full blued reapplied finish. All proof marks on barrel are good. CONDITION: All legends are readable. This gun has been refinished very nicely to near new condition, retaining most of the expertly reapplied finish. Nice smooth surface, not the usual covered over blemishes. Wood is still proud to metal. Bore exhibits near mint rifling. This is an extremely handsome, all original Model 1892 Trapper. 4,000 - 6,000
2092 - (C) AS NEW ENGRAVED WINCHESTER DELUXE MODEL 71 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1939). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 71 Serial No. 16028 Caliber/Bore: .348 Winchester Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This beautiful, deluxe rifle has been scroll engraved covering nearly every area of the frame, sides of lever, barrel breech, and muzzle. You will also find light engraving at the forend cap as well. This long tang model features full round barrel, ramp front sight sans hood, flat sporting Winchester rear sight, bolt peep sight, deluxe fiery grain crotch cut walnut stock, checkered pistol grip and cap, checkered steel shotgun buttplate, and checkered wide walnut forend. We could not find a signature on the engraving but it is exquisite and masterfully done. CONDITION: Rifle retains nearly 100% of the custom finish applied at time of engraving; replicates the type of blue found on original Winchester. All legends are sharp. Wood is proud to metal. Fine, sharp rifled bore and great action. The engraving, fit and finish have all the quality of a factory done firearm. This gun is simply breathtaking in its condition and engraving. 4,000 - 6,000
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2093 - (C) DOCUMENTED DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 .38-70 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1906). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Deluxe Serial No. 137854 Caliber/Bore: .38-70 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This is an extremely rare Model 1886 deluxe Winchester loaded with special features and in one of the rarest of all calibers for this model. This was shipped as a .38-70 half octagon rifle with half magazine, shotgun rubber buttplate, nickel steel and plain trigger on June 25th, 1906. Sights are not listed but comes with a sporting front sight and Winchester two leaf folding rear sight, along with a tang sight. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 60% blue with sharp legends, balance thinning to gun metal grey with area of light pitting on left side of barrel. Frame has about 50% blue on left side and 40% on right, blending with patina. Balance point is worn bright. Flashes of color on lever and hammer. Stocks are proud to metal, exhibit beautiful grain, sharp checkering and pistol grip cap. Well defined rifling with frosty grooves. Bore is very good with strong rifling with slight frosting and pitting in grooves. The action operates smoothly and properly. An uncommon rifle in an honest used condition. 3,500 - 5,000
2094 - (C) NEAR NEW WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 .30-06 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1915). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895 Serial No. 80037 Caliber/Bore: .30-Govt-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This is a standard blued takedown in all respects with Winchester flat top sporting rear sight, sporting front sight, blued finish, walnut stocks, ebony forend tip, and rifle butt. Factory research shows serial number applied November 25th, 1912; no other information available. CONDITION: All metal retains approximately 98-99% of its expertly restored blued finish, done in the true Winchester style. Wood is excellent, proud to metal with a few dings; extremely well-done refinish. Near mint bore and fine action. This rifle is an extremely handsome piece that will remind one of walking into a store in 1915 and seeing these on the sales rack. If you’ve been looking to a high condition .30-06 takedown rifle that you can shoot and don’t have to spend a small fortune, you will be thrilled to own this rifle. 3,000 - 5,000
2095 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1920). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895 Serial No. 39982 Caliber/Bore: .30-40 Krag Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This is a standard blued rifle in all respects with semi-buckhorn rear sight, sporting front sight, Lyman No. 21 receiver sight, blued finish, walnut stocks, ebony forend tip, and case colored rifle butt. Factory research verifies .30 caliber rifle shipped March 18th, 1903. CONDITION: All metal retains approximately 98-99% of its expertly restored blued finish, done in the true Winchester style. 99% case colors on buttplate. Wood is excellent, proud to metal with a few dings; extremely well-done refinish. Near mint bore and fine action. This rifle is an extremely handsome piece that will remind one of walking into a store in 1920 and seeing these on the sales rack. If you’ve been looking for a high condition 1895 rifle that you can shoot and don’t have to spend a small fortune, you will be thrilled to own this rifle. 3,000 - 5,000
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2096 - (C) SCARCE HIGH CONDITION SPRINGFIELD .30-03 CALIBER WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1911). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895 Serial No. 63891 Caliber/Bore: .30-03 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This beautiful Winchester is chambered for the short-lived .30-US-03 and features Winchester “LYMAN” marked front sight, scarce Winchester folding two leaf rear sight, matted bridge, round barrel, blued finish, walnut stocks and rifle butt. Sports a near mint Lyman No. 21 receiver sight. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 98% original factory blue. Frame has a little wear at rear tang, two minor storage marks and some freckles; still a solid 98% blue, including magazine. Stocks have a couple dings but are proud to metal and in excellent condition. Strong, pronounced rifled bore. This is one of the best .30-03’s that we have had the pleasure to examine. 3,000 - 5,000
2097 - (C) FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895 Takedown Serial No. 398027 Caliber/Bore: .35 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Manufactured in 1916 with blue finish, two piece American walnut stocks, checkered steel shotgun butt, and as a takedown. Chambered for the .35 Winchester cartridge and mounted with the Model 21 “ClimbinLyman” side sight. Five shot fixed magazine. Redfield blade front sight. The rear sight slot has a period sight blank installed. CONDITION: Very fine with over 90% bright factory blue finish remaining on receiver. Barrel retains 97% factory blue finish with crisp legible legends. The two piece American walnut stocks are very fine with most all factory varnish intact with very slight losses on forearm from light handling and use. The bore is bright and shiny with sharp lands and grooves. The action is excellent, tight and functions properly. The lever finish has flaked slightly and 40% finish remains with balance turning patina. The rifle take/down option remains very tight when put together and shows little use. This is a very fine example of the classic Winchester 1895 rifle. 3,000 - 4,000
2098 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION TRAPPER CARBINE (1908). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Trapper Serial No. 471250 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 14” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This Trapper is listed on the BATF website by serial number, caliber, model and barrel length. Features full round barrel, full magazine, twin bands, standard post front sight, folding ladder carbine rear sight, saddle ring and stud, walnut stocks, and carbine butt. Has the special short 7-7/8” forearm compared to the standard 9-1/8”. CONDITION: All metal has been cleaned. There is some pitting and is basically gun metal grey with some chocolate brown toning and age freckles. Wood is good, shy to metal with a crack on forearm and has been refinished. Amazing near mint bore. 3,000 - 4,000
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2099 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TRAPPER LEVER ACTION CARBINE (1908). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Trapper Carbine Serial No. 462548 Caliber/Bore: .30 WCF Barrel Length: 14” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This Model 1894 Saddle Ring Trapper has a BATF release dated December 5th, 1991 listing the carbine by serial number, model, caliber, and barrel length. Features full round barrel, full magazine, twin bands, post front sight, folding ladder carbine rear sight, saddle ring and stud, walnut stocks, and carbine butt. Forearm measures 7-7/8”. All factory legends present and readable. CONDITION: Metal is a mix of gunmetal grey and chocolate patina and freckling. Wood is proud to metal is most places with a few dings but is otherwise nice. Left side of stock has a large letter “L” stamped. Fine action. Strong, well defined rifling. Far above average for a 1894 Trapper. 3,000 - 4,000
2100 - (C) SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1910). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Serial No. 524385 Caliber/Bore: .38-40 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Special order features include button magazine and Winchester logo black composite shotgun buttplate. Standard features include full octagon barrel, sporting sights, blued finish and walnut stocks. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 95% original blue with razor sharp legends and edges. 60-70% original blue on forend cap. Frame is simply flaked to about 70%. Generous case colors on hammer and lever. Wood is excellent, proud to metal with a couple minor impressions. Bore exhibits sharp lands with some minor residue in grooves. Overall a very handsome special order 1892 rifle. 3,000 - 4,000
2101 - (C) HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER DELUXE MODEL 71 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1956). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 71 Serial No. 43523 Caliber/Bore: .348 Winchester Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Short tang deluxe rifle with 24” tapered round barrel, ramp front sight with hood, slot blank in the rear dovetail, and a Lyman Model 66 sight on the receiver. It has straight grain walnut wood with checkered semi-beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. It has deluxe swivels. CONDITION: Extremely fine, overall retains about 98% strong bright original blue on the metal with just a couple minor areas of light handlings marks and a battered stock screw. Even the loading port shows little, if any, use. Wood is sound and retains 97-98% of its original finish with minor handling and use marks. Buttplate is basically grey patina. Brilliant shiny bore. 2,500 - 3,500
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2102 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 .44-40 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1900). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 543961 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 24 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Features full round barrel, full magazine, Winchester semi-buckhorn rear sight, front sight is missing the blade, tang sight, blue finish, case colored hammer, lever, and buttplate, rifle butt, walnut stocks. CONDITION: Barrel is a homogeneous untouched blue-brown patina with razor sharp legends, 75% original blue on dust cover, a strong 70% blue on both sides of frame, balance patina, with usual handling marks. Stocks are excellent, proud to metal, traces of case colors on hammer, lever is a dark brown mix with age spotting. Action is fine and bore with strong, well defined lands and grooves with a trifling bit of abrasion. A very handsome third model all original in a popular caliber with a good bore and lots of original finish. 2,500 - 3,000
2103 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 65 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 65 Serial No. 1006102 Caliber/Bore: .218 Bee Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This is a post-war parts clean-up gun. Features round barrel, hooded ramp front sight, filled rear sight slot, receiver sight added, walnut stocks, pistol grip, fluted comb, no checkering, checkered steel buttplate and blued finish. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 95% original factory blue with sharp legends. Frame retains approximately 95% original blue. Lever retains 95% blue. Wood is proud to metal with a few very minor handling marks. Frame has had a couple extra screws on left side for additional rear sight. Fine action. Strong, clean bore and action. 2,000 - 3,000
2104 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1924). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Serial No. 928636 Caliber/Bore: .25-20 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Rifle features: white bead replacement front sight, Winchester semi-buckhorn rear sight, full round barrel, full magazine, blue finish, Marble tang sight, walnut stocks. CONDITION: Barrel and tube retain approximately 70% original factory blue, balance mixing with soft patina. Sharp legends. Bolt retains 75% blue, as does loading gate. Frame has silvered on top and bottom but retains 75-80% of the bright factory blue on both sides with scattered handling marks. Stocks are proud to metal and have had some finish added with usual scattered handling marks. Fine action and a bore with strong lands and grooves. 2,000 - 2,500
2105 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 71 LEVER ACTION CARBINE (1946). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 71 Serial No. 22304 Caliber/Bore: .348 Winchester Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Standard features include blued finish, half magazine, sporting sights, round barrel, half magazine, hooded ramp front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight, sling swivels, metal shotgun butt, checkered pistol grip walnut stock with cap and fluted comb, checkered walnut wide forend. Factory research shows serial number applied September 8th, 1942; no other information available. CONDITION: Homogeneous blue-brown patina on barrel. 90% blue on tube. 97% overall blue on frame with high edge wear only; one slightly marred screw on left side of frame. Wood is excellent with sharp checkering but usual mars. Fine action. Strong rifled bore. The tell-tale signs of a carbine are the short 2-1/4” ramp and short 8-1/2” forearm with flat muzzle. Far above average condition for a scarce first year post-War 71 carbine. 2,000 - 2,500
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2106 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1905). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Model 1886 Serial No. 138128 Caliber/Bore: .33 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Features full round barrel, full magazine, base and blade front sight, Winchester flat top sporting rear sight, blued finish, walnut stock, and black composite Winchester buttplate. CONDITION: Barrel is basically soft grey patina with sharp legends. Tube retains 70% original blue mixing with soft grey patina. Forend tip is grey patina with some age spotting. Frame has approximately 20% blue-brown patina on right side blending with gun metal grey. 75% blue on bolt. 20% blue-brown patina on left side blending with grey patina. Walnut stock is excellent, proud to metal, with no cracks or chips. Left forearm has five kill notches. Fine action. Very strong bore with sharp lands and somewhat frosted grooves. Great 1886 and still a great hunting gun. 2,000 - 2,500
2107 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SADDLE RING CARBINE (1927). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Serial No. 982257 Caliber/Bore: .25-20 WCF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This standard carbine features full round barrel, full magazine, single barrel band, front retainer, post front sight, folding ladder rear sight, saddle ring and stud, walnut stocks, carbine butt, and blued finish. CONDITION: Barrel and tube retain approximately 90% original blue. Barrel band 75% blue. 50% blue on frame with balance flaked. Walnut stocks are excellent and proud to metal. Strong, clean bore. Very fine Saddle Ring Carbine with usual flaking on frame found on 1920’s production guns. 1,800 - 2,200
2108 - (C) FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION CALIBER .38-55 TAKEDOWN RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Takedown Serial No. 240031 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Manufactured in 1902. Fitted with a 26” full octagon barrel and full length magazine. Select nicely figured two piece American walnut stock with crescent butt plate. Case colored hammer, lever and buttplate. Very desired takedown feature. Sporting blade front sight with nickel silver blade and elevation adjustable rear sight. Chambered for the .38-55 Winchester cartridge. CONDITION: Very fine with over 95% bright blue remaining on barrel and magazine tube. The receiver has slight high point and edge wear with over 85% bright factory blue remaining. The select American walnut stocks are exceptional with most all of the factory applied finish remaining. The bore is outstanding, bright and shiny with sharp lands and grooves. The case colors on the hammer and lever are bright and vivid. The buttplate has silvered out with age. Action functions properly and locks up tight. A very fine, early example of the takedown ‘94 rifle. 2,500 - 4,500
2109 - (A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE WITH NORTHERN NATIVE AMERICAN CARVED STOCK (1897). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial No. 518539 Caliber/Bore: .44 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique
This antique Winchester 1873 has been period decorated in a totem pole fashion. The stocks are heavily carved with the depiction of Indian gods with sea shell eyes. This rifle has seen extensive use and was obviously exposed to the elements. CONDITION: The metal barrel, receiver, hammer, and lever have all obtained a pleasant even brown patina. The dust cover has long since been lost. Mechanics function properly while the bore has strong rifling with pitting and darkness in the grooves. Native American embellished arms are not frequently encountered and the opportunity to acquire them is a rarity. 1,500 - 2,500
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2110 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1918). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial No. 156074 Caliber/Bore: .33 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Features lightweight pencil barrel, half magazine, takedown, short ramp and dovetail front sight, flat top sporting rear sight, blued finish, walnut stock, pistol grip, checkered, cap, and Winchester black composition monogram buttplate. CONDITION: Left side of frame has two marred screws that appear to have been drilled to accept Lyman 21 receiver sight, of which you can still see the outline of the stem. Barrel retains approximately 50% thinning blue blending with patina. Magazine retains 100% blue and appears to be a replacement. Frame retains 30% sporadic blue on both sides. 95% blue on bolt. Wood is excellent, proud to metal with sharp checkering and a few usual surface mars. Fine action. Well defined rifling with shiny grooves. This nice looking rifle should be a good shooter and a Lyman 21 sight would greatly enhance its value since it is already tapped. 1,500 - 2,000
2111 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 71 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1955). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 71 Serial No. 42499 Caliber/Bore: .348 WCF Barrel Length: 23 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Offered is a high condition Model 71 Field Grade post-war lever action rifle. Features full round barrel, half magazine, blued finish, ramp and brass bead front sight, flat top sporting rear sight, plain walnut stock, pistol grip, and steel shotgun buttplate. Lyman receiver sight mounted to left side. Typical short tang. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 95% original high polish factory blue with a few age spots. Frame retains approximately 95% original high polish blue with two or three freckles and light handling marks. Wood is excellent and proud to metal with just a few handling marks. Fine action. 1,300 - 1,800
2112 - (C) HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 71 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1950). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 71 Serial No. 31069 Caliber/Bore: .348 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Features full round barrel, half magazine, hooded ramp front sight, Winchester sporting rear sight, beavertail walnut non-checkered forend, pistol grip walnut buttstock, straight comb with flutes, blued finish, blued steel checkered shotgun buttplate, and Lyman factory receiver sight. CONDITION: Rifle is near mint, metal retains 98%+ original factory blue. Wood is excellent, proud to metal, with usual handling marks. Fine action. Near mint bore. Appears as if this gun has seen virtually no use since purchased. 1,300 - 1,800
2113 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 71 FIELD GRADE LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1953). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 71 Serial No. 35826 Caliber/Bore: .348 WCF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Features round barrel, ramp front sight, half magazine, blued finish, flat top rear sight, walnut stocks, pistol grip, steel buttplate, and sling swivels. CONDITION: This gun remains in fantastic all original condition. Barrel retains approximately 98% original Winchester high polish blue finish with razor sharp legends. Frame has a few hints of high edge wear; still retains a solid 98% high polish factory blue with a few very minor handling marks. Lever retains most of its blue. Hammer has worn silver on right side. 99% blue on bolt. Walnut stocks are excellent and proud to metal with just a few minor scuffs and some finish wear at pistol grip. Small sliver missing lower left wrist at frame approximate 3/4” x 1/16”. Fine action. Near mint bore with sharp lands and shiny grooves. 1,200 - 1,800
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2114 - (C) DELUXE CASE COLORED WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE (1901). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1890 Serial No. 111403 Caliber/Bore: .22 Short Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This beautiful rifle features full octagon barrel, two-thirds loading magazine tube, globe front sight, standing rear sight, tang sight, takedown, case colored hammer, frame and buttplate; grooved walnut forend, checkered deluxe wood, highly finished buttstock, and Winchester hard rubber pistol grip cap. Factory research shows serial number applied June 12th, 1901; caliber “S” (short), checkered stock, pistol grip; shipped from warehouse July 17th, 1901. CONDITION: Barrel and tube retain approximately 95% beautiful Winchester blue with a few minor handling marks. Razor sharp edges and legends. 90% high polish blue on bolt. 75-85% original case colors on frame with some light age freckling and toning. Lower tang is greyed out. Stocks are beautiful with fiery grain and a few handling marks. Case colors on buttplate are faded. Screw heads are true. Fine action. Strong, visible rifling. One of the finest, deluxe Model 1890’s we have ever offered. You will search a long time before you will find another deluxe 1890 as nice as this due to the low production as they were intended for boys. 13,000 - 16,000
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2115 - (C) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1903 Serial No. 121501 Caliber/Bore: .22 RF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
20” round barrel, full blue finish, 4X checkered walnut stocks with pistol grip and crescent buttplate. Barrel shows two line Winchester address and patent mark rolled on left side at mid-point. Model, California and Winchester trademark are rolled on left side at breech. “WP” proof is struck on top of barrel and on top of receiver. Serial number appears on bottom front of frame adjacent to matching number on trigger guard. Rifle is equipped with a Watson globe front sight with post bead. Sight is marked “Watson”. Barrel has no provision for rear sight. Upper tang is mounted with an adjustable tang peep sight. Rifle was most likely engraved by George Ulrich, who worked from 1919-1949. Barrel shows no engraving. Forend cap has decoration around screw with a line border. Receiver shows a vignette of squirrels on a tree branch which is a classic Ulrich motif. Vignette is bordered by scroll engraving. Receiver has a dental border around edge. All engraving has line accents. Right side of receiver shows a vignette of hares, another classic Ulrich motif. Vignette is also bordered by scroll engraving. Receiver has a dental border with line accents. Top of receiver has simple scroll decoration at front and rear, also with a dental border on front edge. Stocks are checkered in the factory “H” diamond pattern style. Factory research shows serial number applied December 21st, 1929; no other information available. CONDITION: This gun was masterfully restored at some point to as new condition using original finishes. Barrel retains 80% of the slightly faded blue finish overall with some stains toward the breech. Watson sight is very good with clear mark. Barrel marks are sharp. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% bright blue finish with most of the wear at carry point, trigger guard, and on high-points. Engraving and markings are sharp. Rear peep sight show most of the blue finish. Mechanics are crisp. Stocks are fine with sharp checkering and show almost all of the professionally refreshed varnish finish with only minuscule handling marks overall. Toe of stock shows a small repair. A very attractive Winchester Model 03 rifle made in 1931, toward the end of George Ulrich’s career at Winchester. 3,000 - 5,000
2116 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 61 .22 WRF SLIDE ACTION RIFLE (1949). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 61 Serial No. 114582 Caliber/Bore: .22 WRF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
A fairly scarce offering, caliber wise, due to its lack of popularity. Features round barrel, two-thirds loading magazine, sporting sights, blued finish, takedown, grooved walnut forend, non-checkered pistol grip walnut stock, and checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Aside from a few handling marks here and there, gun is in 99% near new condition, showing little, if any use. Condition is so nice that it is worthy of a box. Does not even show any slide wear. Very popular collectors item now due to its unpopularity when it was manufactured. 4,000 - 6,000
2117 - (C) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 61 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE (1956). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 61 Serial No. 227311 Caliber/Bore: .22 RF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This deluxe takedown Model 61 features a full round barrel, sporting sight, two-thirds tubular loading magazine, factory grooved for scope, blued finish, checkered steel buttplate, deluxe checkered walnut forend, and pistol grip checkered walnut stock with deluxe walnut. CONDITION: Barrel has sharp legends and retains 98% original factory blue. There is high edge slide wear. Frame retains 90% original finish with high edge wear, some handling marks, and some age freckles. Wood is very good to excellent, proud to metal, with sharp checkering and numerous bumps and bruises. This gun has obviously seen some field use. With a little bit of time working out the stock bruises, this would be a very handsome rifle rarely seen in the deluxe version. 3,750 - 4,500
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2118 - (M) CASED WINCHESTER MODEL 94 LONE STAR COMMEMORATIVE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 94 Lone Star Commemorative Serial No. LS28956 Caliber/Bore: .30-30 Winchester Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern
The Texas Commemorative was produced in 1970 only for the 125th Anniversary of Texas. Features octagon to round barrel, wind adjustable front sight, flat top Winchester sporting rear sight, half magazine, saddle ring stud and rib, blued finish, gold foil plated magazine cap, forend cap, frame, lever, and buttplate; walnut stock with fluted comb, pistol grip cap. Left side has a plaque that reads “Fifth Hartford Antique Gun Show September 11 & 12, 1974 Best Winchester Display”. Comes in a beautiful custom leather case that is lined in red felt. CONDITION: 99% original blue finish. Wood is excellent. The edge of the gold buttplate have turned brown with a thumbnail area of pitting. Along the left edge of frame and tang there is some green verdigris and light bubbling and rust from poor storage. 3/4” rub of missing gold with light bubbling on right side of frame. Bore shows strong rifling but does have some powder residue. 500 - 800
2119 - (C) ENFIELD PATTERN 1913 TRIALS BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Enfield Model: 1913 Enfield Serial No. 1176 Caliber/Bore: .276 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This is a beautiful example of a scarce early British Pattern 1913 trials rifle in the .276 Enfield caliber. This rifle was manufactured in 1913 with serial number 1176. These rifles were tested after the British decided that the German Mauser rifles employed against them during the Boer War outclassed their current rifles. They were tested in England, Ireland, Egypt, and South Africa. Praise was heaped on the accuracy of the rifle and the aperture sighting system, but the high velocity round and strangely cut finger grooves detracted from the rifle, with parts breakage being quite common. Before the problems could be worked out, the outbreak of World War I forced the British to adopt the Pattern 14 as it was easier to mass produce. Rifle also features one-part wooden pistol grip style stock with finger grooves, two-piece forearm and handguard, aperture sighting system, stamped trigger guard, sighting disk on left side, and blank butt disk. Import stamped on the underside of the barrel. Left side of frame has the Georgius Rex proof, “Crown/ A2/E” and “Crown/75/E” proof marks. Bottom of grip on stock also stamped with “Crown/A2/E”. Left side of stock has the original Volley sight and also has the rear peep Volley sight. Heel of stock stamped with an “L” near buttplate. Has sling rings at butt and barrel bands. All visible serial numbers match. CONDITION: This rifle is in very fine condition, retaining virtually all of its arsenal blue finish with losses at high edges and some scattered handling marks. Bolt has some patina at top. Extractor, originally blue, is now largely a mix of soft brown patina. Wood is excellent with no losses, but scattered nicks and bruises from use. Fine action, and a bore with well defined lands and grooves, albeit a little frosted. A rare Enfield Pattern 13 rifle in exceptional condition. According to the serial number, this would be a 1913 manufacture and is not marked for commercial sale. A little over 1,000 manufactured prior to World War I, and the fact they were shipped to South Africa and Egypt makes their survival rate minimal and very few have made it over to America. This one was recently discovered in Europe and exported to the States. In all our research we could only find one example sold in the US in the last ten years. A ridiculously rare gun especially on this side of the pond that’s on just about every Enfield collector’s wish list and a better example would be difficult, if not impossible to find. 4,000 - 6,000
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2120 - (C) GERMAN STEYR 98K BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: German Model: 98K Serial No. 6249 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 23 - 1/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This standard German infantry rifle referred to as the Model 98 was the standard infantry rifle of World War II. It has the BNZ factory code for Steyr Daimler-Puch “Austria”. The barrel is stamped with a “W” in a target and Bö, has full or partial matching serial numbers on frame, rear sight, bolt, both parts of the safety, forend cap, floorplate, inside stock, and trigger guard. There are no visible import markings. You will find the Waffenamp on the top bridge and right of receiver. There is a Nazi eagle on the left of the receiver, barrel, and receiver bridge. Has the walnut colored laminated stock. “42” stamped on bridge. Has hooded front sight, cleaning rod, period sling. Comes with oiler, ammo pouch, extra sling, and a cleaning kit. CONDITION: This gun is in excellent condition. All metal is basically a gun metal gray patina. A extremely difficult to find, non-import marked, German WWII Mauser. Comes with an original Mauser bayonet. Hilt is stamped “43 FNJ” Ordnance code (Alcoso-Stahlwarenfabrik GmbH, vormals Alexander Coppel &Cie., Solingen Germany). Serial number 1175 with blue blade, brown Bakelite scales in near mint condition. Scabbard serial number matches bayonet. 1,000 - 1,500
2121 - (C) BERLIN-LUBECKER 1942 DATED MODEL 98K SNIPER VARIANT. Manufacturer: Berlin-Lubecker Model: 98K Serial No. 9872 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
The ‘duv’ factory code was assigned to Berliner-Lubecker Maschinenfabrik, Lubeckplant, Germany. Rifle is dated 42 on receiver bridge. Serial number 9872 is stamped on frame, safety, safety switch, bolt handle, left side of laminated stock, trigger guard, floorplate. The serial number on the scope mount is 9872; the scope if a long eye-relief ZF41/1. Rifle has a war-time blue finish, hooded front sight, cupped steel buttplate, laminate stock and forend. Stock is number 2356. Waffenamt stamps on frame and breech of barrel. CONDITION: Finish is basically now blue-brown patina. Stock and forend are excellent. Comes with original period leather sling. Scope and mounts are original blue-brown patina with flashes of blue. The lifter has the last two digits of 72 with Waffenamt stamp. Wood is excellent to near mint with just a few minor dings. Strong, defined rifling; slightly frosted. Line and post optics are clean. Overall, an excellent all matching ZF41/1 equipped Model 98k early war sniper rifle with probable replacement stock. 4,500 - 6,500
2122 - (C) US REMINGTON MODEL 1903-A4 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH M84 SCOPE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1903-A4 Serial No. 3409973 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This is a true Remington A4 sniper rifle. Serial numbers have been offset to the right to allow visibility when scope is mounted. Has the proper parkerized Redfield base and 7/8” top mount rings. Sports the blued M84 US sniper scope. Front barrel is stamped “RA 4-43” with bomb and has never had front sight installed. Has the proper parkerized scooped out bolt. Features full length walnut handguard, full length scant stock, double stock bolt, no hand groove, pressed steel small parts including bands, trigger guard and floorplate. There is a “P” at the wrist of stock. Left side of stock is stamped “FJA” Frank Atwood inspector stamp. CONDITION: Frame retains 95% of its parkerized green finish, as does barrel. Wood is excellent with just a few dings and handling marks. Most of the original finish is on mounts. 95% blue on scope. Two sling swivels and “US” marked rubber pad. Fine action. Shiny bore with sharp rifling. ME reading: 1. TE reading: 1. Very fine, near mint World War II mid-war sniper rifle with the most desirable of the US sniper scopes. 3,000 - 4,000
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2123 - (C) US REMINGTON MODEL 1903-A4 SNIPER VARIANT. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1903-A3 Sniper Serial No. 3418506 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This is a true Remington A4 sniper rifle. Serial numbers have been offset to the right to allow visibility when scope is mounted. Has the proper parkerized Redfield base and 3/4” tube scope mounts with top screws. Military issue Weaver M73 blued scope. Front barrel is stamped “RA 7-43” with bomb and has never had front sight installed. Has the proper blued scooped out bolt. Features full length walnut handguard, full length Type C stock, double stock bolt, no hand groove, pressed steel small parts including bands, trigger guard and floorplate. There is a “P” at the wrist of stock. Left side of stock is stamped “FJA” Frank Atwood inspector stamp and “RA” for Raritan Arsenal. CONDITION: Frame retains 98% of its parkerized green finish, as does barrel. Wood is very good with numerous dings and handling marks. Most of the original finish is on mounts. 95% blue on scope. Two sling swivels and “US” marked rubber pad. Fine action. Shiny bore with sharp rifling. ME reading: 1. TE reading: 1. 2,500 - 3,500
2124 - (C) US REMINGTON MODEL 1903A3 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1903A3 Serial No. 4123397 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This is a standard, all original, mid-war, classic 03A3. Barrel is stamped “RA 11-43” with bomb. Has the proper “FJA” cartouche in rectangle on left side for Frank Atwood and also has the stamped crossed cannons. Wrist is stamped with block letter “P” in circle. Forward of the floorplate are several assembly inspection marks found on Remington and Smith-Corona rifles. CONDITION: Rifle retains approximately 90% of the arsenal blue-black military finish. TE reading: 3. ME reading: 1. This is an excellent example of a World War II battle rifle in excellent condition. 800 - 1,200
2125 - (A) NAVY CONTRACT REMINGTON-LEE 1885 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Remington-Lee Model: 1885 Serial No. 1035 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Antique
One of an estimated 1,500 Model 1885 Remington-Lee US Navy contract rifles chambered for the .45-70 Government cartridge. 32” round barrel with integral front sight and slide adjustable rear sight. Receiver bridge is factory marked and inspected “U.S.N. (anchor) No. 1035 W.W.K.” and the right top of receiver is “Remington Arms Company Ilion N.Y. U.S.A. Sole Manufacturers and Agents”. One piece American walnut stock with two barrel retaining band fitted with sling and stacking swivels. Steel musket pattern buttplate without trap provision. A star inspection is found on bolt guide rail and left rear of receiver. CONDITION: Fair with bright shiny bore with sharp rifling. All metal has dulled to a pleasant brown patina. The action operates smoothly and properly under manual operation. The one piece stock has been fractured at the wrist with cracks emitting toward butt early full length. Left side of stock is cracked and has an attempted repair emitting from the rear tang forward to the front of the receiver and has a 1” area of material loss. Wiping rod is a contemporary reproduction but fits well. 1,200 - 1,500
2126 - (C) J.P. SAUER & SOHN MAUSER MODEL 98K BOLT ACTION RIFLE (1936). Manufacturer: Sauer & Sohn Model: 98K Serial No. 835C Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Matching numbers on frame, barrel, safety, bolt, bolt release, floorplate, trigger guard, rear sight base, and barrel bands. No import marks. Bridge is stamped “S / 147” and is dated 1936. “7.9” stamped on barrel breech. Beautiful walnut stock with steel buttplate. Waffenamt stamp on sight spring. CONDITION: Metal retains 95% of the brushed military blue finish. Razor sharp markings. Wood is excellent with just the usual handling marks. Fine action. Extremely fine bore with sharp rifling. Extremely fine original Model 98k German Mauser with all matching numbers. 1,000 - 1,500
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2127 - (C) EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 BOLT ACTION CARBINE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1903 Serial No. 816115 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic One of the great rarities in Springfield collecting, this carbine may be the only one held in private hands. This rare carbine is made with a 20” tapered round barrel that has the standard front sight with a large “A” stamped where one would usually expect to find the date. There is also a partial “P” proof on the right side of the barrel about mid-point. Barrel crown is standard Springfield contour & has the star gauge mark at the 6:00 position. Barrel, under the upper hand guard, has a series of numbers which are presumed to be drawing numbers. They consist of “21A / 8142A / D28177 / D35498”. These numbers are all hand stamped parallel with the bore. Root of the barrel is fitted with a hand-machined ring that serves as a keeper for the rear end of the short upper hand guard. Front sight is an altered standard Springfield blade; the sheet metal sight cover has been altered with a lower profile & smaller aperture. It is mounted in a walnut stock, 32-1/16” overall length with, straight wrist & grasping groove forestock cut for a barrel band similar to the standard ‘03 band with a groove but has a side mounted swivel with the screw head downward. Left side of the buttstock is inletted for the standard buttstock swivel. Removal of the swivel base discloses matching oil finish in the cut out. It has a standard parkerized finish over all the metal with milled ‘03 trigger guard & floorplate. Front end of the trigger guard is stamped with a “5” which corresponds with the last digit of the serial number. Receiver is mounted with a Lyman 48S receiver sight, graduated to 1500 yards, on the long slide. Close examination of the stock leads this cataloger to believe that it was manufactured as it is found, not cut down from a full length ‘03 stock. There is no evidence of a recess for the stock sling base ever having been cut on the bottom. Accompanied by a copy of the “Report On Experimental Cavalry Carbine Manufactured For The Cavalry Board” dated Dec. 24, 1920 over the signature of Maj. J.S. Hatcher. Rifle is described as having a 20” barrel with short stock and special sling swivels on the left hand side. It further states that the rifle was fitted with a Lyman #48 receiver sight modified to show graduation in yards instead of meters. Another letter on Springfield Armory letterhead dated Nov. 7, 1922 deals with the cost of building 75 of these carbines. Paragraph three states that they have a number of special stocks made up for the 1903 air service rifle whose length is 28-3/16” and it goes on to state that the Cavalry carbine stock was “About 32-1/8” and signed by “T.L. Ames”. Page 83 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles by Brophy has the illustration and description of a 1903 carbine which, in all respects, resembles our carbine. It is noted however, that the illustrated carbine stock was made from a cut down full size stock as the rear sling swivel base cut can be seen in the photographs. Illustrations on p. 84 detail the position & design of the left side swivels along with the modified front sight & front sight cover for the experimental carbine. It also shows the star gauge mark on the muzzle of that carbine. Narrative indicates there were two of them assembled for testing by the cavalry at Fort Riley, Kansas and, although they received favorable reports, they were not produced. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. Retains virtually all of its gray/green parkerizing on the metal parts & virtually all of its fine oil finish on the stock with one or two small scratches. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 8,000 - 10,000
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2128 - (C) RARE AND DESIRABLE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 NBA SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1903 NBA Sporter Serial No. 1366719 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Verified by serial number this rare SPRINGFIELD ARMORY NBA Sporter with 24” tapered round barrel marked “SA / 9-30” with a flaming bomb in center just below front sight. Crown of muzzle is stamped with star gauge star and bottom of barrel, under the forestock is stamped with the star gauge number “I 935”. Receiver has standard 1903 markings with numbers matching polished bolt body & extractor and is mounted with a Lyman 48S receiver sight. Drilled and tapped for period scope bases as were many as can be found in the book “The Springfield 1903 Rifle” by Colonel Brophy. Mounted in the rare NBA Sporter half stock without grasping grooves in forestock and an unusual flat bottom pistol grip with smooth buttplate without trap. Forestock is secured with a single grooved band that has a sling loop with corresponding sling loop in buttstock. Bottom of wrist has the “P” in a circle proof. Trigger guard and floorplate are standard issue milled steel with polished blue. This rifle is listed by serial number on p. 45 indicating it was produced and sold through Springfield Armory for the DCM as a Sporter in the book “The Summary of DCM Sales 1922-1942” by Springfield Research Service Silver Spring Maryland. CONDITION: Very fine with over 95% factory blue finish remaining on barrel and receiver with losses contained to edges of muzzle and high points of sights and receiver. 97% or better of the blue finish on the trigger guard remains. The stock is extremely fine with little wear or distress and most all the original finish remaining. The smooth buttplate has turned patina and is slightly distressed from sitting in storage. The bore is superb as is bright and shiny with sharp lands and grooves. The action works smoothly and properly. Truly an exceptional Springfield Armory NBA Sporter. 4,000 - 6,000
2129 - (C) DOCUMENTED MARINE CORPS U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1903 RIFLE FROM U.S.S. GEORGIA (1911). Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1903 Serial No. 412836 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This would be a nice find if it was simply as is, an all original unaltered 1911 Springfield Model 1903 that has never undergone any updates. It features the original early single bolt wide groove stock, high hump handguard, straight bolt, straight cut left side of stock, early proper rear sight graduated to 2700 yards, barrel dated 3 of 10, and the frame is dated to 1911, which would indicate that the rifle was assembled in 1911 with barrels in stock. All milled parts to include smooth buttplate with trapdoor. But the intriguing aspect of this rifle is that it was issued to the Marine Corps Rifle Squad on board one of America’s newest battleships: the U.S.S. Georgia. The U.S.S. Georgia was a Virginia class battleship commissioned September of 1906, when it became a unit of the Atlantic fleet. In June of 1907, during the Jamestown naval review, she suffered a turret accident that took the lives of ten of her crew. In December of the same year, it began the World Cruise of the Great White Fleet, returning in 1909. She participated in operations in troubled Mexico and Haiti during 1914 and was recommissioned in April of 1917, performing escort missions during most of the war. Commissioned April 6th 1917 and for 18 months she operated with the Third Division Battleship Force. For six months after the war, she brought almost 6000 US servicemen home from France. In 1919 the battleship joined the Pacific Fleet at the Panama Canal. She was sold for scrap in 1923. Additionally, aboard the four mainbattleships, U.S.S. Dolphin, Kansas, Georgia, and Utah, were each assigned a Marine Corps rifle squad. We have copies of photos of the Navy Blue Jacket Camp, Marine Rifle Range, Maryland, 1915, showing the Marine Rifle Range, a picture of three members of the U.S.S. Dolphin Marine Rifle Corps, 1915, and a copy of the U.S.S. Georgia June 19th 1909, a copy of the U.S.S. Georgia 1906. Also included in this lot is an original photograph in sepia tone, undated, of the U.S.S. Georgia that measures 11x20. CONDITION: Original photo is rough and attached to a flat board for preservation purposes. Rifle frame retains approximately 70% of the original 1911 period blue finish, balance patina, barrel is a blend of blue and grey patina, all legends are sharp, stock is excellent. Right side of stock stamped “U.S.S. Georgia”, upside down. Left wrist has JFC cartouche stamp, for James F. Coyle, in block letters, correct for this era. Coyle served as inspector from 1905 to 1918. Rifle has a TE reading of 1 and an ME reading of 2. Stock has usual abrasions but is in excellent condition - even the barrel band retains approximately 50% of the original high polish blue. This is a historically significant, early, Model 1903. To date, this is the only rifle attributed to a pre-World War I battleship that we are aware of and we are conducting further research through Springfield Research on the ship’s manifest. All further information required will accompany rifle. A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an all original pre-World War I Springfield, documented to one of America’s Great White Fleet battleships. 2,000 - 4,000
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2130 - (C) SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 NATIONAL MATCH BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1903 National Match Serial No. 1424855 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
The frame serial number dates to 1934. Barrel is stamped “SA 3-39”. National Match features include Star Gauge barrel, bolt polished in the white with etched matching serial number. Bolt is stamped “NS” for nickel steel. Stock has two arsenal return stamps: “AHA” for Springfield Armory “AAHO” for Augusta Arsenal. Stock is a double bolt, no finger groove scant stock; full length forearm with sight groove. Finish is military matte black oxide finish. All parts are milled. CONDITION: Retains 98% arsenal finish on both metal and wood. Appears unfired. ME reading: 0. TE reading: 1. It is our guess that this gun was built in 1934/35 and refurbished at one of the arsenals in 1939; or built in 1939 using an older receiver to National Match specifications. Beautiful, near mint late 1930’s National Match. Most shooters and collectors consider the Springfields made between the wars to be the finest of them all since there was no war production taking precedence. 2,000 - 3,000
2131 - (C) RARE REMINGTON MODEL 720 MILITARY TROPHY BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN BOX WITH LITERATURE AND ORIGINAL PACKAGING. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Bolt 720 Serial No. 42159 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Just under 1000 of these rifles were purchased by the Department of the Navy in 1942, and used for trophies. According to original disposition certificate (included) this particular rifle was awarded to Jerome P. Bish in 1987 for winning first place in the Grand Aggregate at Camp Perry. Remarks: Secretary of the Navy Trophy. Rifle is of standard configuration with 22” barrel and has all correct factory marks on barrel and action with crossed cannon logo, and inspectors initials “FJA” on left side of butt. Grip and forend are checkered. Sling loops are installed. Rifle comes in its original box with correct end label, all original packaging, and instruction booklet. Also included, and noted on end label, is a leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired. Bolt stamped with correct serial number, does not appear to have been installed since proof and original fitting. Box is fine, end label is clear. Packaging is a bit rumpled. MGM88. 3,500 - 5,000
2132 - (C) SPRINGFIELD 1903 NRA SPORTER WITH STAR GAUGE BARREL. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1903 NRA Sporter Serial No. 1367063 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Features of the NRA Sporter include full round barrel, standard 03 front sight, no rear barrel sight, Lyman 48 right side mount receiver sight, commercial blued finish, pistol grip walnut stock, double bolt, no hand groove, sling swivels, checkered buttplate with no trap, serrated and checkered trigger, and all milled parts. “NICKEL STEEL” stamped bolt finished in the white. Barrel is stamped “SA 9-30”. Star gauge on end of barrel. According to the Springfield Research letter US Model 1903 factory sporter serial number 1367063 was sold to Howard Dow Clute of Arlington, Iowa on April 15th, 1932. CONDITION: Barrel and frame retain approximately 95% of the original armory blue finish with a few handling marks. 98% original blue on floorplate and trigger guard. Wood stock is near mint. Near mint bore. ME reading: 1. Simply a beautiful, all original NRA Star Gauge sporting rifle. 2,000 - 3,000
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2133 - (C) EARLY U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1903/1905 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1903 Serial No. 44221 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
2134 - (C) LOT OF 7: WINCHESTER MODEL 70 HEAVY BARREL AND OTHER ASSORTED ITEMS BELONGING TO ROBERT MAGUIRE, FOUNDER OF THE MARINE CORP SNIPER SCHOOL (1961). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Model 70 Serial No. 535667 Caliber/Bore: .300 H&H Magnum Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
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This early five digit Springfield was originally built in the .30-03 caliber and the A stamped on barrel indicates that it was altered in 1906 to fire the new .30-06 cartridge and have the new 2700 yard sight added. Otherwise, gun is untouched and all original. It was indicated that the barrel sights have been checked to ensure that they were suitable for use with the 1906 cartridge, which graduated out to 2700 yards. This rifle has all early parts including early high hump flat top handguard with no sight groove. Has original front sight with hood. Stock features the early wide finger groove, left side is early style straight stock, no stock bolts. Left side of wrist has cartouche in rectangle, ELH, for Edgar L. Hathaway, who is noted as an inspector for Springfield Model 1903s with the block letter stamp circa 1907. The 2700 yard sight features the dished and knurled knobs. Has the early straight bolt. Smooth buttplate with trapdoor. All milled parts. Early split sling swivels. Has a cursive P proof stamp on bottom of wrist, visible but light. Has an ME reading of 2 and a TE reading of 1. CONDITION: All metal appears to be a homogeneous matte blue mixed with brown patina overall. Stock is excellent with traditional deep, dark, rich oil finish with a few slight mars. A far above average all original as factory updated in 1906. These all original early Springfields are getting extremely difficult to locate as most were rebuilt several times and earlier parts were discarded. 2,000 - 2,500
This pre-1964 bench rifle features full heavy round barrel, scope blocks mounted to bridge and barrel, front sight removed, rear sight removed, blued finish, with walnut stock, pistol grip, straight comb, no checkering, sling swivels, and checkered steel shotgun buttplate. Matching serial number is etched on bolt that is finished in the white. CONDITION: Gun is in excellent to near mint condition. Metal retains 99% original finish overall. On the stock is a few minor handling impressions. Strong rifle bore, fine action. This lot also includes: Marine Corps Shooting Core jacket, a college All-American NRA Rifle Team jacket, stamped Lieutenant R. J. Maguire, shooting pads, and marked rifle scabbard, a metal shooting box that includes a Lyman Super Target Spot 20x 3/4” tube scope with adjustable mounts, a tripod, case of nine boxes of .22 Supermatch ammo, spotting scope, and loading tools. This incredible outfit comes with a copy of the “New York Militiaman” from June 1965, showing “Maj. Gen. A.C. O’Hara, Chief of Staff to the Governor (L) presents a Winchester rifle to Capt. Robert J. Maguire 2d Bn 25th Marines, who was number one on the Governor’s honor roll for 1965” for attaining the highest aggregate score in six different matches; 1965 list of competitors, witch Maguire listed as “Top Score” May 25th, 1965; and a copy of a letter dated June 4th, 1965, Maguire being congratulated by J.P. Farley, Captain and Chief of Staff. Also included with this lot is the book “Above and Beyond”, page 138 to 140 in which Robert J. Maguire has a featured chapter on himself. 2,500 - 3,500
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2135 - (C) EARLY THREE DIGIT FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1903 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1903 Serial No. 533 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
The serial number of this rifle indicates that it is an extremely early three digit rod bayonet rifle. It was then updated with a 1905 dated barrel or the action was not assembled until 1905. Has a letter A on the barrel which further indicates it was updated post 1906 to the then new .30-06 cartridge and the 2700 yard sight was added for the new cartridge. Has the second variation handguard, which was an update in 1906 and is referred to as the high hump hand guard with sight groove. At the end of the stock you can see the rod bayonet wedge that has been installed, once the rod bayonet was removed from the original stock. Stock has the wide finger grooves but the stock was recontoured to the beveled left side design. As updates progressed, a stock bolt would have been added and by World War I a second stock bolt was added. This example bears both stock bolts, indicating that this rifle was in use from 1903 to 1918 and perhaps beyond, but saw no further rebuilds or updates. All early milled parts to include split rings, smooth buttplate with trapdoor, milled floorplate and trigger housing, straight bolt. Proof P on wrist. Cartouche present on left side of stock but initials are illegible. CONDITION: Metal is basically a homogeneous blend of blue mixing with soft patina. Legends are sharp. Wood is very good to excellent with usual impressions and light handling marks. Has a muzzle reading of +2 and a throat reading of 4. Any original three digit Springfield would have been a bayonet model and are quite pricey. This is a chance to get an early three digit model that saw yeoman’s service at a fraction of the price. 1,500 - 2,500
2136 - (C) EXTREMELY EARLY U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1903 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1903 Serial No. 199215 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
According to research, the frame of this rifle dates to 1908 and the barrel is dated 5 of 06. Barrel also stamped SA and ordnance bomb and the letter A. The letter A was added to the barrel of any rifle that passed through arsenal repair or check and test. It was indicated that the barrel sights have been checked to ensure that they were suitable for use with the 1906 cartridge, which graduated out to 2700 yards. This rifle has all early parts including the early high hump flat top handguard with no sight groove, stamped #90, probably a unit marking. Has original front sight with hood. Stock features the early wide finger groove, left side is early style straight stock, no stock bolts. Left side of wrist has cartouche in rectangle, ELH, for Edgar L. Hathaway, who is noted as an inspector for Springfield Model 1903s with the block letter stamp circa 1907. The 2700 yard sight features the dished and knurled knobs. Has the early straight bolt. Smooth buttplate with trapdoor. Faint unit stamp on top of stock. All milled parts. Early split sling swivels. Has a cursive P proof stamp on bottom of wrist, visible but light. Has an ME reading of 2 and a TE reading of 1.5. CONDITION: All metal appears to be a homogeneous matte blue mixed with brown patina overall. Stock is excellent with traditional deep, dark, rich oil finish with a few slight mars. Wood has a light stress crack on left side of buttstock extending approximately 6” from buttplate and another small 2” stress crack at wrist. Both are closed and tight and any decent woodworker could easily repair this problem and you would have an extremely fine, very early 1903 Springfield chambered for the .30-06 cartridge with a great bore. These early straight stocks with no bolts are very desirable on their own. 1,500 - 2,000
2137 - (C) BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM SPRINGFIELD 1903 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1903 Serial No. 1345181 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 1/4”
This is an extremely fine custom Springfield 1903 NRA Sporter with a 4 groove barrel. Fitted with a classic Redfield banded front sight and Lyman 48. The barrel has been finished to bright blue. The bolt has been jeweled showing evidence of previous rust spotting. Bolt has been altered for low scope clearance, pear-shaped checkered handle installed. The safety has been customized. The receiver has been tapped for scope mounts, and the trigger has been replaced with a Canjar trigger. The spring follower has been modified to close on the ejection of the last round. Stock features right hand shadow line Monte Carlo cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, ebony grip cap, sling eyes, and swivel mounts. American walnut stock measures 13-1/4” over Neidner type checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Barrel and receiver retain essentially all custom blue finish. The bolt shows evidence of rust and wear around the safety and firing pin rod. Stocks have oil finish, with a few light subsequent marks. Bore is very fine. This is truly an American classic. JTH 1,250 - 1,750
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2138 - (C) US INLAND M1 CARBINE SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE (1942). Manufacturer: Inland Model: M1 Carbine Serial No. 95358 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This early carbine as manufactured in the first full year of the war. Has the “INLAND GENERAL MOTORS” barrel stamp and dated 12-42. Features matte arsenal finish, blued bolt, Type II rear sight stamped “PI”, walnut stock. Front sight stamped with “M”. Stock has Ordnance Bomb stamped in sling recess. Hammer is stamped “IH” for International Harvester. CONDITION: Matte finish remains at approximately 90%. Stocks are in excellent condition just a couple minor bruises. Fine bore and action. Includes one magazine. 1,500 - 2,000
2139 - (C) INLAND DIVISION M1 CARBINE SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE (1943). Manufacturer: Inland Division Model: M1 Carbine Serial No. 962710 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18”
Features a 9 43 dated General Motors barrel, flat blued bolt, AI left lug, right lug is straight, flat extractor stamped W1, blue type 1 firing pin, early cam shape, heart internal cutout, inside bottom stamped P1, outside bottom stamped U. 7/16ths arm joint, early slide stop, flat slide box, M1 milled trigger housing, type 3 magazine catch, type 3 no finish hammer marked N1, type 3 safety, no hole sear, tapered end sear spring, hammer spring recess, dark grey parkerized finish, type 1 barrel band, milled front sight, leaf rear sight. M1 stock, front sight stamped N, barrel has the P stamp, chisel marked sight key retention, separate gas cylinder, short handguard lip, narrow rear tang, type 2 retaining lug, receiver has round mill cut, integral spring housing, milled buttplate with diagonal checkering, handguard is shallow with two rivet marked HI, grip P in circle on grip base, right side of stock stamped with ordnance wheel. CONDITION: Gun retains virtually of its original finish. A solid 95+% gun that comes with one magazine, fine bore and action. 1,000 - 1,300
2140 - (C) INLAND DIVISION M1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE. Manufacturer: Inland Division Model: M1 Carbine Serial No. 5516825 Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Barrel stamped Inland General Motors 9-44. Type 2 rear sight stamped PI. Tang is stamped M. Walnut stock on right side is stamped MPR FJA with ordnance wheel. Magazine release stamped with M. Thin groove walnut forend with four rivets, grey parkerized finish. CONDITION: Wood has a couple of dings, otherwise this carbine retains all of its wood and metal finish. Comes with one magazine and period canvas sling. Fine bore and action. Comes with original shipping wrapper listing Quantity 1 .30 Caliber Rifle with sling, oiler, and magazine, and handwritten to serial number 5516825, which matches the gun, from Norfolk, Virginia, dated 10 of 53. 750 - 1,000
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2141 - (C) JOHNSON MODEL 1941 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Johnson Model: 1941 Serial No. B2224 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
These iconic rifles were manufactured in Providence, Rhode Island by Cranston Arms in 1941 as a competitor to the M1 Garand rifle. Series were numbered starting with “A”. The finish is a medium to dark grey shade of parkerizing. Rifles were produced in blocks to 9,999. The first block has no letters, the second block had “A” and third block is “B”. Prefixes are known to go as high as “G”. Rifles were not built with any concern for matching numbers and mixed parts are the norm. Breech of barrel stamped “JA .30-06” with an additional “J”. The lug is present and stamped “5770E”. There were no inspection cartouches on stock. Rear sight was graduated to 1000 meters. Buttplate is checkered metal. Stock is walnut. This rifle is accompanied by a canvas military sling, along with the original bayonet and scabbard. Bayonet is a triangular spike model, parkerized, with leather sheath. Short recoil rotating bolt action. In service from 1941 to 1945. Barrel is easily removable for storage in a parachute jump bag. Magazine held ten rounds. Rear sight is marked “M2” for meters. It is reported that the “Devil’s Brigade” used the Johnson rifle and was still being used in the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. CONDITION: Metal retains 90% of the arsenal finish. Stock is excellent. Fine, near mint bore. It is getting more and more difficult to find original Johnson rifles. 3,000 - 5,000
2142 - (C) POLISH DP-28 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Polish Model: DP-28 Serial No. KC274 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x54R Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern
A faithful semi-automatic version of the Soviet Degtyaryov light machine gun, produced with a combination of military surplus components and new made parts from Wise Lite Arms, including a semi-automatic only closed bolt receiver. The Degtyaryov and its variants were widely used as infantry support and vehicle mounted weapons by most all Soviet Bloc nations as well as being used by the Chinese in the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Korean War. Adjustable pin front and tangent rear sights, with “1953” behind the rear sight, maker’s markings on the right side of the frame, and the signature pan magazine, with rotating top cover, on top. Fitted with a ventilated heat shield, a swiveling steel bipod, grip safety immediately behind the trigger guard and a smooth semi-pistol grip stock with a sling swivel and integral grease container. Comes with standard 47 round pan pattern DP 28 Magazine. CONDITION: Very fine as finished by Wise Lite. 98% of the matte blue finish remains with only edge wear at muzzle and high points. Barrel is bright and shiny and action operates properly under manual operation. 1,500 - 2,500
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2143 - (C) SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1-C GARAND SEMI-AUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Armory Model: M1 Garand Serial No. 3310382 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Fine original Springfield M1-C sniper rifle with Korean era 5-51 barrel date. Only 7,971 M1-C rifles were produced, all by Springfield. Receivers and receiver scope base were sent to Griffin & Howe for installation. Because 37,000 G&H M1-C sight mounting assemblies were produced during World War II, it makes it extremely difficult to determine originality but the serial number range is correct. In addition, this rifle was shipped from the CMP program listing serial number 3310382 as an M1-C rifle, .30 caliber on their original invoice dated January 28th, 2000. The base is parkerized. Barrel is a Korean War Springfield 5-51 date. Bolt is stamped “D28287-2SA T1”. The only cartouche on the stock is a small letter “P”. Trigger group is stamped “D28290-7-SA”. The M-84 Telescope is extremely clear and is mounted properly and is accompanied by its rubber eye cup. Rifle is in its CMP shipping box with all accoutrements including cleaning equipment, leather cheek piece, sling, and flash hider. These rare and desirable sniper rifles were a very limited offering from the CMP and were sold through a lottery process. CONDITION: Extremely fine as arsenal re-issued. The finish is as new as rebuilt at Anniston Arsenal. The optics are clear and functional, the box is solid, and most accessories remain in their storage wrapping. Rear sight is a later “DRC” replacement. ME reading: 1.5. Strong bore. 3,000 - 4,000
2144 - (C) WINCHESTER M1 GARAND SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: M1 Garand Serial No. 2328784 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This rifle was manufactured between May of 1943 and October of 1943. Has a Winchester marked PW barrel, Winchester marked trigger group D28290WRA, Winchester bolt marked D28287-1WRA. Has lockbar rear sight marked left and left. Cartouche on left side of stock stamped WRA / GHD, which is proper for Winchester guns. CONDITION: Original finish blending with brown patina, overall high edge wear. Walnut stocks have numerous dents and dings and have obviously seen lots of use. Left side cartouche is visible, partially readable to determine it is correct. Block P at wrist and grip. Bore has an ME reading of +2 and a TE reading of 4. Light crack in handguard about 2” forward of breech. A rare early war Winchester with all noted Winchester parts that has seen lots of service. Original Winchester early war matching rifles are extremely difficult to find as most were rebuilt for Korea and this is a good solid example. 2,500 - 3,500
2145 - (C) J. STEVENS MODEL 620 TRENCH PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: J. Stevens Model: 620 Serial No. 23937 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore
This Model 620 falls right in the middle of the correct range for trench guns, which is 17000 to 33000. The Model 620 is three times rarer than the 520. It is a 620A but stamped “620” as most were. Left side of frame is stamped “US” and forward section stamped “P” with Ordnance bomb. Right side of barrel is stamped “P” with Ordnance bomb and Stevens address. Left side of barrel is stamped “PROOF TESTED 12 GAUGE 2-3/4” CHAMBER”. Choke not marked. Finished in the proper dull brushed blue finish. Canfield states that the barrel address should be partially obscured and that the bomb and “P” were on the left side but that is not the case with this gun. Comes with factory sling swivels. Handguard has six rows of vent holes. The forward portion of shroud with bayonet lug attachment has the correct purplish hue and regular slot head screws. Buttplate is aluminum and checkered, not the typical black composite. CONDITION: All legends are sharp. Receiver retains approximately 75-80% blue with overall high edge wear. Barrel, tube, and handguard are blue-grey patina. Pistol grip stock is not checkered and is in very good condition with usual dings. Fine bore and action. Well-used and scarce World War II trench gun. 3,500 - 5,000
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2146 - (C) WORLD WAR I WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 TRENCH GUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1897 Serial No. E705831 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Cylinder Gauge: 12 Bore
This trench gun falls approximately 826 numbers off the World War I US trench gun serial range. It has no US markings of any kind with a proper hand guard with January 15th and March 19th, 1918 patent date on left side, with no patent applied for on right side. Barrel extends the proper 1/2” beyond guard. Handguard has six rows of ventilation holes. Thin wrist, high comb, non-fluted stock with pistol grip. Canfield notes that most of the Winchester 1897 trench guns manufactured under World War I US Government contracts were not stamped with martial markings, which means this shotgun may have been made for the military, guard units, or civilian guard guns; there is no way to determine. Top of barrel and frame have the “PW” stamp. Left side of barrel stamped “CYL”. Pump arm has the “WINCHESTER 1897” stamp. Proper solid frame. Barrel with patent stamps and “12 GAUGE”. Walnut stocks with Winchester logo buttplate. Has 18 grooves on forend. Factory research states serial number applied January 6th, 1919; no other information available. CONDITION: This shotgun has areas of wear from pump and some scattered handling marks, but retains full 95% of the high polish Winchester blue finish. Stocks are excellent with a few dings and some minor stress cracks at wrist. Appears to be in near mint, barely used condition. Mirror bore and fine action. Beautiful trench gun with possible attribution to US military or as a guard gun. 4,000 - 6,000
2147 - (C) WORLD WAR II WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 US MARKED TRENCH GUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1897 Serial No. E930571 Barrel Length: 20 - 7/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Cylinder Gauge: 12 Bore
According to the Canfield book on combat shotguns, where all this information is obtained, indicates that serial number 930571 is in the most commonly encountered range for trench guns. Serial number 986223 is documented on December 26th, 1943 and serial number 9021385 is confirmed on December 13th, 1942. Serial numbers were applied consecutively but not assembled in order, but this shotgun falls in between both of these documented guns that represent the low and high serial range. We can assume this gun was manufactured in 1942 or 1943. Features the proper takedown frame, proper unmarked four hole blued handguard, proper E prefix, proper flaming bomb on top of barrel. Matching numbers. Left side of frame simply stamped “U.S.” without bomb, which, according to Canfield, is correct on early examples. The pistol grip walnut stock has fluted comb and there is no “WB/cannon” stamp, which, according to the book, indicates replacement or refinish. Walnut forend has 18 grooves. Left side of barrel has the Winchester stamps with chamber and cylinder. CONDITION: All legends are sharp. Frame retains approximately 90% original commercial Winchester blue. Barrel blue is virtually intact but thinning. Back half of magazine is grey-brown metal while the forward half is virtually intact. Wood is excellent and proud to metal. Comes with a 1914 dated NoBuckl sling. Nice, shiny bore and fine action. Everything is correct on this fine World War II trench gun with the exception of the buttstock which is open to subjectivity. 3,000 - 5,000
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2148 - (C) WORLD WAR I WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 TRENCH GUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1897 Serial No. E689313 Barrel Length: 20 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore
This trench gun falls directly into the World War I US trench gun serial range, in addition left side of stock is stamped “OG” in box, which is the Ogden Arsenal rebuild stamp showing that this shotgun was in the military system, validating World War I military usage. It has no US markings of any kind with a proper hand guard with January 15th and March 19th, 1918 patent date on left side, with no patent applied for on right side. Barrel extends the proper 1/2” beyond guard. Handguard has six rows of ventilation holes. Thin wrist, high comb, non-fluted stock with pistol grip. Canfield notes that most of the Winchester 1897 trench guns manufactured under World War I US Government contracts were not stamped with martial markings. Top of barrel and frame have the “PW” stamp. Left side of barrel stamped “CYL”. Pump arm has the “WINCHESTER 1897” stamp. Proper solid frame. Barrel with patent stamps and “12 GAUGE”. Walnut stocks with checkered steel Winchester logo buttplate which is not common for a trench gun but may have been applied when rebuilt. Has 18 grooves on forend. Factory research states serial number applied May 31st, 1918; no other information available. CONDITION: As rebuilt. Original handguard has turned all brown patina. Barrel has a dull blue refinish. Rear of tube is a blue-grey patina. Frame retains approximately 90% commercial high polish blue with high edge wear and storage marks. Trigger guard is freckled. Stock is very good, proud to metal with no cracks at wrist. Bottom of tube has no serial number; probably replaced and rebuilt. Fine bore and action. It is probable that this gun was used in both wars, as we know it was in the government arsenal, and refurbished for reissue. 3,000 - 4,000
2149 - (M) BOXED BELGIAN BROWNING 75TH ANNIVERSARY TROMBONE SLIDE ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Trombone Serial No. 166CSHT011 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Modern
This beautiful Belgian made 75th anniversary of the recreation Fabrique Nationale Trombone pump action features an engraved satin nickel frame, grooved for scope, stamped “1910-1994”. Right side is engraved with antique background and gold “75” with laurel wreath. Bottom is stamped “11 of Edition 75”. Gold trigger, takedown, blued round barrel and tubular magazine, and highly finish checkered round knob pistol grip walnut stock. Right side has gold vignette of John Browning. Engraver name is signed on right lower front of receiver. CONDITION: As new, unfired in original box. Beautiful rifle. 4,000 - 5,500
2150 - (M) BROWNING GRADE III SEMI-AUTO 22 RIFLE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: SA-22 Serial No. 7160082 Caliber/Bore: .22LR Barrel Length: 19” FFL Status: Modern
Beautiful little takedown rifle built on John Browning’s patent with 19” round barrel, original front sight and folding rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured European walnut that has skip-line checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with serrated steel buttplate. Receiver & trigger guard are beautifully deep engraved with large game scene panels on each side surrounded by marvelous, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that has fine shaded background. Left vignette is of a setter and three pheasants in a woodland scene. Right vignette is a setter and three ducks in a marsh scene and top of receiver depicts a spaniel holding a fallen rabbit. Right side vignette appears double stamped “Marechal”. Trigger guard is engraved to match and trigger is gold washed. CONDITION: Very fine showing some very light field use. Action retains nearly all of its original finish with very minor staining noted and minor losses of gold on trigger. Barrel with about 97% original blue. There are a couple of small marks in the wood at the comb and forend but the gun is in overall superb original condition. These little .22’s are a ball to shoot and have become increasingly collectible in the past decade. 3,000 - 4,500
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2151 - (M) MINTY GRADE III CUSTOM SHOP BROWING SEMI AUTO .22 RIFLE SIGNED BY BAERTEN. Manufacturer: Browning Model: SA-22 Serial No. 146CS02010 Caliber/Bore: .22LR Barrel Length: 19” FFL Status: Modern
Beautiful original custom shop gun with rear flip-up sight and front blade sight. Full knob pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-point pattern with lined steel buttplate. Forearm checkered in 3-point pattern. Gold plated trigger. Receiver is nicely engraved with setter and pheasants on left, retriever with fallen duck in portrait on top, and setter with ducks in marsh scene on right surrounded by leaf pattern engraving. Signed by the engraver, Claude Baerten. All visible serial numbers match. Housed in its original full length Browning box with proper matching end label. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Near new. Retains virtually all original finish to both wood and metal. Likely test fired only. Bore is brilliant but dusty. Mechanics are crisp. Box is excellent with minor scuffs. 3,000 - 4,000
2152 - (M) ENGRAVED BELGIAN BROWNING GRADE II .22 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE (1983). Manufacturer: Browning Model: SA-22 Serial No. 7T65300 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 19” FFL Status: Modern
Grade II features a satin nickel receiver with leaf design border engraving. Two groundhogs on left side, two squirrels on right. Gold trigger, fully blued round barrel, folding leaf rear sight, highly finished checkered pistol grip walnut stock with butt feed, and blued steel buttplate. CONDITION: Rifle is virtually unfired retaining 99% original finish. Bore is as new. Only visible wear can be seen at top of buttplate, which has a 1/2” of minor corrosion from sitting. Lovely little Belgian engraved Browning .22 rifle. 1,750 - 2,750
2153 - (M) ENGRAVED BELGIAN BROWNING GRADE II .22 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE (1962). Manufacturer: Browning Model: SA-22 Serial No. 2T47570 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 19 - 3/8” FFL Status: Modern
Grade II features a satin nickel receiver with leaf design border engraving. Two groundhogs on left side, two squirrels on right. Gold trigger, fully blued round barrel, folding leaf rear sight, highly finished checkered pistol grip walnut stock with butt feed and blued steel buttplate. CONDITION: Rifle is in near new condition inside and out retaining 99% original finish. Bore is as new. Only visible wear can be seen at top of buttplate, which has a 1/2” of very minor corrosion from sitting. Lovely little Belgian engraved Browning .22 rifle. 1,750 - 2,750
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2154 - (M) BROWNING SEMI AUTO-22 GRADE III RIFLE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: SA-22 Serial No. 01065PM346 Caliber/Bore: .22LR Barrel Length: 19” FFL Status: Modern
Made in Japan with flip-up rear sight and blade front sight. Barrel marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN”. Receiver is beautifully engraved in typical Grade III pattern with pointer and pheasants on left, bust of lab with goose on top, and setter with ducks in pond scene on right, all surrounded by well executed floral scroll engraving. Buttstock and forearm are skip-line checkered with lined steel buttplate. Visible serial number on bottom right side of receiver. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining most all original finish to both wood and metal. Buttstock and forearm with only a couple of small handling marks. Receiver is excellent and retains nearly all of its gray finish. Gold plated trigger retains approximately 98% of its original plate. Mechanics are crisp, bore is brilliant and shiny. 1,750 - 2,750
2155 - (M) BOXED BROWNING BAR-22 GRADE II SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: BAR-22 Serial No. 01520PM266 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 20 - 1/4” FFL Status: Modern
Manufactured 1990. Features satin nickel frame engraved with squirrel on right side and rabbit on left side. Blued barrel, tubular magazine, high gloss checkered pistol grip walnut stock with Browning plate, and gold trigger. CONDITION: Like new inside and out in the original matching box. 1,000 - 1,500
2156 - (M) ENGRAVED GRADE II BROWNING .22 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE (1983). Manufacturer: Browning Model: BAR-22 Serial No. 01217PX266 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Modern
This is a hard to find Grade II that features the tubular magazine, blue finish, satin nickel engraved frame with simple scroll, rabbit on left side, squirrel on right. Gold trigger with satin nickel trigger guard. High gloss straight stock with checkered forearm. Blued round barrel. Plastic buttstock. Folding rear sight with post front sight. Grooved for a scope. CONDITION: Near new inside and out retaining virtually all of its factory finish with very minor handling marks. Fine action and a bore with strong, well defined rifling. 800 - 1,500
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2157 - (M) BROWNING BAR NK II SAFARI SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH EXTRA MAGAZINE AND LEUPOLD SCOPE WITH BOX. Manufacturer: Browning Model: BAR II Serial No. 107NX16797 Caliber/Bore: 7mm Remington Magnum Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8”
Standard configuration with open sights, marked “MADE IN BELGIUM ASSEMBLED IN PORTUGAL” on left side of barrel. Blued action scroll “engraved” and marked “SAFARI”. Rifle is fitted with Leupold 3x9 Vari X II scope with duplex reticle. Stocks of plain American walnut are nicely checkered at grip and forend. A tan “Uncle Mike’s” leather sling is included, in QD loops. Also included is original box, spare magazine, and box for scope., containing spare Leupold one piece scope base and rings. Weight with scope: 10 lbs 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, appears essentially unfired with only a few handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent. MGM 93. 700 - 1,000
2158 - (M) BROWNING ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION TRIBUTE BAR SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: BAR Serial No. 311MZ20767 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 21 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Number 32 of 300 Browning BAR Mark II made for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) in 2001. This gun is like new, with Browning high gloss finish on the stocks and has a gold plated receiver. The left side of the stock is stamped with the RMEF logo. Both sides of the receiver are stamp engraved highlighting multiple elk on a silver background, and the words: “Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Tribute”. Also the sling swivels, and front sight hood are gold plated. Does not have the original certificate or box. CONDITION: Mechanics are crisp. Bore is mirror like with strong rifling. Magazine shows evidence of original factory grease. Likely unfired, with very minimal handling marks. JTH 600 - 800
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2159 - (C) RARE .243 SMALL RING MAUSER BROWNING OLYMPIAN GRADE HIGH POWER RIFLE WITH VERY FINE GAME SCENES BY VANDERSMISSEN WITH BROWNING SCOPE AND ENGRAVED MOUNTS AND CASE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Bolt High Power Olympian Grade Serial No. 2P15076 Caliber/Bore: .243 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” These scarce rifles were produced starting around 1960, and only used the small ring FN action for a short time. This rifle has 22” very lightweight barrel not fitted for sights. It is marked with Browning St. Louis and Montreal addresses on left, and with caliber, serial number and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right. There are 2” triangles of scroll engraving at breech end. Coin finished action with hinged floorplate, gold plated trigger, and engine turned extractor is engraved in near full coverage large flowing acanthus. Game scenes; a running pronghorn on left, and drinking mule deer on right side of receiver ring, are both signed by the engraver. Bottom metal with matching acanthus has engraving of mountain lion on floorplate, also signed by Vandersmissen. Head of Mountain goat on trigger guard bow is neither signed nor initialed. One piece Leupold scope base and rings engraved with large scroll have gold inlaid line borders and hold a 3-9x Browning scope with crosshair reticle. Stock of very fine quilted figure claro walnut measures 13-3/4” over composition Browning buttplate. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with large swept right hand cheekpiece, rosewood grip cap with inlet gold diamond on bottom, rosewood forend tip, and typical Olympian grade closely spaced checkering with scroll carved borders at grip and forend. Rifle comes in full length Hartman case lined in faux fur. Case contains reproduction instruction booklet. Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz with scope. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of only very casual field use, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal. Checkering somewhat darkened. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent. Case is excellent. This gun was purchased from noted Browning Collector/Dealer Rod Fuller and was part of his personal collection. A scarce and desirable top of the line Browning. MGM213. 10,000 - 15,000
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2160 - (M) COLLECTOR CONDITION BROWNING HIGH POWER OLYMPIAN GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .375 H&H MAGNUM WITH BEAR AND MOOSE ENGRAVING BY RICHARD KOWALSKI, GINO CARGNEL, AND ANGELO BEE (1969). Manufacturer: Browning Model: Bolt High Power Serial No. 55552 L69 Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Magnum Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2” 24” medium weight barrel without sights and not drilled or tapped for sights, is marked with caliber, serial number and “MADE IN BELGIUM” on right side and “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY” on left. There are 2” sprays of open shaded scroll on breech end. Coin finished short extractor magnum length FN action features gold plated trigger, side safety, and hinged floorplate. Action is engraved with near full coverage large open scrolling acanthus surrounding vignettes of game suitable quarry for a rifle of this caliber; a bull moose is on left side of receiver ring, and an elk is on right. Floorplate has vignette of standing grizzly bear claws outstretched in background of glacier terminus. A snarling cougar is on trigger guard bow. Moose scene is signed “R. Kowalski” and bear scene is signed “A Bee”. Mountain lion is signed with initials “GC” (Gino Cargnel). Wonderfully burl figured claro walnut capped pistol grip stock features swept right hand Monte Carlo cheekpiece, recoil bolts, rosewood forend tip and grip cap which has inset gold diamond, and measures 13-1/2” over open sided Browning pad. Checkering at grip and forend is of modified point pattern with wavy borders terminations of which are relief carved in acanthus scroll with shaded background. Sling eyes are fitted. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all original metal finish. Stock retains nearly all its original finish as well, but with some light marks and lifting of varnish around checkering, and inletting of bottom metal. Checkering and carving is somewhat darkened. Bore is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Browning Olympians of any caliber and condition are becoming very hard to find. MGM 14 9,000 - 14,000
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2161 - (M) BOXED SERIAL NO. 1 COLT COOPER FIREARMS MODEL M-2012 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: M-2012 Serial No. CLT0001 Caliber/Bore: .308 Barrel Length: 22â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Modern This bolt action has a box magazine with a capacity of five shots, single stage trigger, laminate hardwood stock, black metal finish, one-in-ten twist, medium-heavy match fluted chrome moly barrel, muzzle break, Picatinny rail, hard rubber buttplate. This was a joint combination between Cooper and Colt Firearms. CONDITION: As new inside and out. Appears unfired. Comes in original box with one magazine and a Cooper Arms book. They generally sell in the $2,000 range, but this is the first one manufactured with serial No. 1 and was obtained directly from an ex-Colt employee. There is seldom an opportunity for a shooter/collector to obtain serial No. 1 of any firearm and as such, should carry a substantial premium as No. 1 guns always appreciate in value. 1,500 - 2,000
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2162 - (M) WELL APPOINTED DANGEROUS GAME MAGNUM DOUBLE SQUARE MAUSER RIFLE BY CSMC WITH GOLD INLAYS BY J. DAVIDSON, SCOPE, AND CASE WITH ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: CSMC Mauser Model: Bolt Serial No. J23397 Caliber/Bore: .416 Rigby Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: Approx 1 - 15/16” Drop at Heel: Approx 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2” This well balanced rifle has 24” tapered round barrel fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf U notch sight. Silver bead front with flip-up night bead is in matching sleeved-on front ramp with H&H type folding sight protector. A sling eye is also sleeved-on with rear joint flush with breech end of barrel. An island front scope base is at rear next to action. Magnum length double square action by Reimer Johannsen has rear scope base in raised square bridge in commercial Mauser fashion.makers name and serial number on top of side wall, which has thumb cut. Bolt with engine turned body has classic Mauser pear shaped handle, and is fitted with bolt shroud which has Model 70 type three position safety. Cocking piece is fitted with Rigby type aperture sight. Large drop box bottom metal has heavy hinged floorplate cut to accept large bodied cartridges which is retained by knurled button in trigger guard bow. All metal parts are gold inlaid with 50% coverage nicely detailed eye catching large open scroll. There are splashes of this scroll on front sight base, quarter rib, grip cap, and bolt handle. Engravers signature, “J. Davidson” is inside floorplate. He apprenticed under Ken Hurst. Superbly marbled and figured exhibition quality European walnut stock measures 13-1/2” over skeleton steel buttplate, also gold scroll inlaid. Stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, steel grip cap with trap, schnabeled ebony forend tip, vacant gold oval on toe line, small lozenge drop points, and very nicely cut fancy pattern borderless checkering with ribbons and Fleur-de-Lis through pattern. Rifle is accompanied by Zeiss Diavari V 1.5 - 6X scope with three post and crosshair reticle in Recnagle type rings, also inlaid with gold scroll. Weight without scope: 9 lbs 14 oz. Rifle is house in oak and black leather full length case. Lid is lined in white satin. Bottom compartment is lined in burgundy leather and is french fitted for rifle and a number of accessories including a damascus blade Loveless pattern hunting knife with horn handle by Galazan, three horn handled turnscrews, gold plated oil and patch bottle, as well as scope. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new with only a few minor handling and assembly marks in all factory surfaces, most notably a couple of shallow scratches on right side of butt and some chipping of finish on sharp edges. Bore is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Scope has a repaired scuff in lacquer at rear of tube and a few nicks on objective bell, optically clear. Case is excellent with light soiling and compressions on satin. MGM167. 18,000 - 25,000
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2163 - (C) CUSTOM VZ-24 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Czech Custom Model: VZ-24 Serial No. 2081V1 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14”
22” lightweight barrel is fitted with banded on sling eye. VZ-24 Model 98 action has bolt altered to clear scope, and aftermarket shroud with Model 70 safety installed. Bottom metal consists of trigger guard and escutcheon for front screw with no floorplate to reduce weight. A commercial trigger has been installed. Capped pistol grip stock of fine fiddle figured flashy Claro walnut measures 14” over thin black Old English pad, and features Monte Carlo comb with long swept right hand cheekpiece, rosewood forend tip, and rosewood grip cap with inlet oval engraved “BB”. Checkering at grip and forend of borderless point pattern is well cut. Rifle is mounted with Leupold Vari-X 3 X 9 Compact scope with duplex reticle in Leupold rings and one piece base. Weight with scope: 7 lbs 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent. All metal parts retain nearly all gray nitride finish with a few scattered scratches. Stock has scattered marks and dings in its original oil finish. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent, optically clear. A nicely appointed lightweight sporter. MGM194 3,000 - 5,000
2164 - (M) DAKOTA ARMS MODEL 76 SAFARI BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN 416 REMINGTON CALIBER. Manufacturer: Dakota Arms Model: Safari Serial No. 947 Caliber/Bore: .416 Remington Barrel Length: 23” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13-1/4
Made in .416 Rigby with 23” round barrel with ramp front sight, banded sling eye. Dakota action with magazine and trigger bow release. Plain bolt knob. Stocked in very lightly colored walnut with beaded cheekpiece, Dakota logo steel grip cap, ebony forend tip, two screw rear sling eye. Mounted with EAW scope mounts. Point pattern checkering that wraps the forend. Stock terminates with black leather covered pad and is checkered in point pattern through the wrist. Right side of stock has nice color and figure, right side is rather plain. This gun is ready for Africa! CONDITION: Excellent as lightly field used. Retains nearly all original finish to both wood and metal. Stocks with a few light handling marks and hunting bumps. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. 3,000 - 5,000
2165 - (C) CUSTOM MAUSER WITH FINE STOCK BY TOM SHELHAMER AND TASTEFUL ENGRAVING BY ALVIN WHITE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: DWM Mauser Model: Bolt Custom Serial No. 569 Caliber/Bore: .257 Roberts Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 12 - 7/8”
This fine 50’s custom has 22” rapid taper lightweight barrel fitted with sleeved on sling eye (consignors notes indicate barrel is by Neidner, and numbered “230” on left side). Model 98 Mauser action by DWM has bolt with damascened body, turndown pear shaped checkered knob, and fitted with FN type shroud. Bottom metal has hinged floorplate secured by button in bow. A commercial trigger with side safety has been fitted. Action is fitted with custom solid scope bases integral with rings. Most metal parts are engraved with splashes and triangles of well cut scrolling acanthus, with considerable coverage either side of sling band and at rear portion of barrel. There are gold line borders to floorplate and trigger guard bow, as well as two gold bands at muzzles. Trigger guard bow is gold inlaid with monogram “CP”. Consignor states rifle was commissioned by Chris Pappas and Alvin White was the engraver. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip stock measures 12-7/8” over checkered steel buttplate with trap. Under buttplate, wood is stamped “T. Shelhamer” and “1150”. Stock features classic Shelhamer styling with roll-over shadow line right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, chinstrap transition to pistol grip, and very cleanly cut borderless Fleur-de-Lis checkering with ribbons through pattern at grip and around forend (Rex O’dell pattern). Scope bases and rings are also scroll engraved and hold Leupold M8 - 4x scope with duplex reticle. Rifle is fitted with leather basket weave pattern sling and Model 70 Super grade type swivels. Weight with scope: 8 lbs 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all custom finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks in wood of butt. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. MGM220. 2,000 - 3,000
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2166 - (C) CASED AND ENGRAVED CUSTOM GRIFFIN & HOWE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Griffin & Howe Model: Custom Serial No. 1471 Caliber/Bore: 7mm Mauser Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic According to Griffin & Howe, this rifle was built in 1936 utilizing a Springfield 1903 action and following the design of the standard custom Griffin & Howe stock and barrel profile. Features deluxe dark hand checkered walnut stock, horn forend, rollover cheek piece, straight comb, engraved pistol grip cap, and Neidner style trapdoor buttplate that is engraved at toe and heel. Other features include a Lyman 48 receiver sight, round barrel, sling swivels, and hooded ramp front sight. This gun was masterfully engraved in what appears to be Kornbrath style and features full scroll engraving on trigger guard and floorplate, grip cap, breech of frame, breech of barrel, forward sling swivel, front sight, front of barrel and even the Lyman base and scope base. Top of the barrel is stamped “NO. 1471 GRIFFIN & HOWE INC NEW YORK”. The lifter and top of right side frame bolt rail are jeweled. Trigger is hand checkered. Bolt is jeweled and handle is engraved. Griffin & Howe quick release scope mounts and comes with a very early Leupold 2-1/4x scope with serial number 2470. Housed in a more recent oak and leather carry case that includes three turn screws, pair of hook swivels, cleaning rod, sling and 12 rounds of Griffin & Howe original ammo in a two piece box stamped “7mm LOADED WITH 139 GR. FULL PATCH BULLET; REDUCED LOAD”, and Griffin & Howe trade label. CONDITION: Rifle remains in near new condition inside and out. About the only wear is a hint at muzzle and a small case rub at breech of frame. Wood is near mint to mint with sharp checkering. Retains 99.9% of the original Griffin & Howe bluing. This is one of the most handsome pre-war Griffin & Howe engraved rifles ever made. Simply stunning and unimproveable. 8,000 - 12,000
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2167 - (C) VERY RARE HALGER .244 HIGH VELOCITY MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Halger Model: Bolt Serial No. 261956 (Sauer) Halger no. 33 Caliber/Bore: .244 Halger High Velocity Magnum Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13”
(1931) The Halger firm retailed a line of hyper velocity (for the time) cartridges and built very expensive rifles to handle them. The most famous cartridge was the .280 Halger magnum which was based on the .280 Ross case at advertised velocities well in excess of 3000 feet per second. The .244 Halger magnum is very seldom seen, but Halger advertising indicated an 87 grain bullet reached 3770 feet per second at the muzzle! From existing specimens of these rifles, it seems that Halger sourced his barrels and actions from J. P. Sauer & Sohn, with Sauer serial numbers. This rifle has 26” tapered round barrel mounted with one standing leaf rear and silver bead front in square sleeved-on block. Top of barrel is engraved “Halger Waffen, Kiel” and marked “Krupp - Laufstahl”. Bottom of barrel is stamped with December 1931 German nitro proofs. Standard length large ring Model 98 action is engraved “HALGER No 33” and with proofs and serial number on left side of nicely matted receiver ring. Top of sidewall is engraved “Halger .244 H. V. Magnum”. Case hardened bolt has had handle turned down and lengthened. Knob is checkered in two round panels. Double pull trigger is retained, and bottom metal has removable floorplate retained by lever at rear. Rear portion of barrel and action bridge are fitted with claw scope bases. Lightly figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13” over composition buttplate with Sauer logo. A Greener type side safety is installed. There is well cut closely spaced point pattern checkering at grip and on both sides of long slim schnabeled forend. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Good to fine, as found. Metal parts retain most of their original blue with stains and wear evident overall considerably worn on trigger guard. Stock retains most of its original finish with a large number of knocks and dings, with some very deep marks on left side of forend checkering, which is worn and dirty. Bore is very fine to excellent, with strong rifling throughout, with a bit of erosion at throat. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 108. 1,000 - 1,500
2168 - (M) AS NEW HEYM SR30 STRAIGHT PULL RIFLE WITH CASE IN .300 WIN. MAG. Manufacturer: Heym Model: SR30 Serial No. DE/318364 Caliber/Bore: .300 Win Mag Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2 FFL Status: Modern
Made with full length wood stock, checkered in point pattern through the wrist and at foregrip. Capped pistol grip. Sling eyes at forearm and near toe and stock terminates with black “Heym” brand recoil pad. The SR30 action is extremely versatile as the rifle can be carried with the bolt closed but in the detensioned position and, when ready to fire, the user can simply push the bolt handle forward. The mechanical bolt mounted safety only works in the detensioned position, which also locks the bolt handle in place to avoid accidental cocking of the bolt. Housed in its original “Heym” branded black plastic foam lined case with liner. Original paperwork enclosed. CONDITION: Near mint, perhaps test fired only. Case is excellent. 2,000 - 3,000
2169 - (M) BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM INTERARMS MK X BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Interarms Model: Mark X Serial No. B314786 Caliber/Bore: .22-250 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern
This Interarms .22-250 Mk X bolt action rifle features high polish blue finish and one piece scope base with 1” rings. The custom stock is highly figured European walnut, with a Monte Carlo styled, right hand shadow line cheek piece. The stock has 13-3/4” length of pull over a Pachmayr Decelerator soft pad, classic American two screw sling swivels, checkered grip cap, ebony tip, and has been finished with hand rubbed oil finish. CONDITION: Very fine over all with little evidence of use. Grease found in the chamber. Evidence of previous oxidization on the grip cap and light handing marks on the trigger guard. JTH 1,000 - 1,500
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2170 - (C) J. LA BANTCHNI CUSTOM MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE (.270 WCF). Manufacturer: J. La Bantchni Model: Mauser Serial No. 1176 Caliber/Bore: .270 WCF Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Classic custom built sporting rifle built on the 98 Mauser platform with a tapered 22 inch sporter weight barrel, fitted with a Redfield banded ramp front sight, and marked “SANTA MONICA CALIF J.LA BANTCHNI MAKER. Drilled and tapped and fitted with a one piece Redfield scope base, 1 inch Redfield rings and Leopold M8-4X Compact gloss finished scope. Soft blue finish overall with a Ulm or Germanic oak leaf engraved receiver and chamber, jeweled bolt body with checkered and engraved bolt handle. Commercial cocking assembly fitted with Buhler flip safety. Traditional FN two stage trigger has been elegantly case colored and checkered on face. Nicely figured walnut stock with cheek rest is finely checkered in a traditional Diamond-H pattern at wrist and forearm. Stock is also fitted with an ebony forend tip, horn butt plate, and scalloped pistol grip cap. The trigger guard and floor plate have been expertly engraved in the matching Germanic oak leaf pattern of the receiver. CONDITION: Very fine with most all blue finish remaining with only trace losses at muzzle and edge wear on trigger guard and high point of bolt. The walnut stock is very fine with several very slight bruises and a very, very small chip at toe of horn butt plate. This classic custom rifle has a very fine bright shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves and would be suitable for most all American game with the exception of only the largest dangerous game. Optics are clear and crisp and action operates properly. 1,500 - 2,500
2171 - (C) HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT, EXCEEDINGLY RARE (SERIAL NUMBER 2 OF AN ESTIMATED 6 PRODUCED) MODEL 1913 MANN-NIEDNER BOLT ACTION OFF HAND TARGET RIFLE. Manufacturer: Mann-Niedner Model: Bolt Action Caliber/Bore: .25-40 Krag Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/8”
This rifle, actually made for Dr. Mann, early ballistics experimenter and author of “The Bullets Flight”, (consignors notes indicate the presence of the bill of sale for this rifle from Niedner to Mann) was a collaboration of the two, which grew from their earlier Model 1912 action which had two large opposed locking lugs. This newer action used an interrupted square screw thread design. It has seven double locking lugs. Case hardened bolt with turned down handle and small knob is fitted with Springfield shroud. Left side of receiver ring is marked “MANN - NIEDNER” “1913” “MALDEN, MASS.” “U. S. A.” The serial number “2” is on bottom of action. Michael Petrov in “Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century” illustrates a tool room model of this action (serial number “1” (?)). This single shot action also features double set triggers. 30” Round barrel is marked “A. O. NIEDNER MALDEN MASS”. There is no barrel number on bottom. Barrel and top of action are fitted with Mann-Niedner tapered scope blocks. Lightly figured American walnut capped pistol grip off hand perch belly stock has swept right hand cheekpiece, and measures 13 - 3/8” over Swiss buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and modified point pattern checkering with rounded rear borders wraps around schnabeled forend. It is interesting to note that Model 1912 Mann-Niedner rifle, serial number “2” (?) (one of only two ever made) sold at the disposition of Michael Petrov’s collection by Amoskeag Auction Company. It is possible that this rifle was the noted “Hamburg rifle.”, nearly vaporizing a woodchuck at 220 yards. Weight: 12 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use. Metal parts retain over 90% original blue, silvered on sharp edges, and considerably thinned and browned on trigger guard. Bolt retains most of its original case hardening color. Stock retains nearly all of its original hand rubbed oil finish with some light marks. Bore is very fine to excellent, a bit dark. Action is smooth. A very important piece of American rifle making history. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 107. 4,500 - 7,500
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2172 - (M) EXTRAORDINARILY RARE ISRAELI MARKED AND ISRAELI DEFENSE FORCE USED MAUSER 66S BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: 66S Serial No. OBP1205423 Caliber/Bore: 7.62x51mm Barrel Length: 23 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern
The last time a shipment of these rifles arrived in the United States was when Springfield Armory purchased approximately 100 of these rifles from the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) and made them available in the US market during the late ‘90s. Springfield Armory certificate of authenticity is included. The IDF favored these heavy sniper rifles as pieces to be deployed in overwatch positions in areas like the Golan Heights and the Gaza Strip, where their weight was a non-issue. These rifles were built off the Mauser 66S action and this example has the following features: telescoping short action, single stage trigger with trigger widener with “HB” in circle allowing for gloved use and set at a crisp 1#. Three round blind magazine. Right side of action stamped “(Mauser Logo) DBP 1205 423”. Left side stamped “MAUSER-WEKRE Oberndorf GmbH Mod 66S”. Left side of scope mount stamped “”SG 49504” with Hebrew letter in a circle and a Star of David a second character enclosed, and “Made in Germany”. Right side of scope mount electropencilled “20” underneath reapplied bluing. Bottom of scope mounted stamped “31”. Action also has “(Eagle) / N” nitro proof. Barrel has “(Eagle) / N” nitro proof, “IC” stamp and Ulm antler proof mark. Top of barrel has “Grugind / (Mauser Logo)” under scope mount. Muzzle brake has ten slots plus one 45 degree transverse slot at end. Wooden benchrest style stock has a spring loaded adjustable cheeckpiece, adjustable rubber buttplate, right handed palm swell, palm and forearm checkering, Mauser logo on left toe, added Talon sling swivels on left side with “The Leatherman” leather sling, and added bipod rail with GG&G bipod. Gun and stock are numbered together, with 49504 on barrel and 49504 on stock. Part of the “50” section of numbering on stock was cut when bipod rail was added. Rubber adjustable buttplate marked “MORGAN ADJUSTABLE / PATENTED / YOUNGSTOWN O.” The rifle is topped by a 6x42 fixed power scope with rubber cover, stamped “6x42 / CAT. NO. 100085143 / 85050110 (Hebrew Character). Small indentation in scope that may have been intended for a radioactive sticker is now vacant. Reticle is range finding and features a bullet drop compensator. Included with this lot is certificate of authenticity from Springfield Armory. CONDITION: Rifle is in very fine condition. All metal is very nice with a few handling marks, but nothing serious. Barrel and action have been refinished at some point and retain the vast majority of the reapplied finish. Stock has seen use and stippling has had paint added to it, probably as a result of dirt and other abrasion. Wood is excellent with the usual handling marks and impressions but no cracks or splits. Cheekpiece and buttplate adjustments works correctly. Optics are excellent with exceptionally clear glass. Smooth action and bright bore with sharp lands and grooves. Thumb safety is stuck in fire position. This is a once in a lifetime chance to own an unbelievably rare Israeli marked sniper rifle! 4,000 - 8,000
2173 - (M) BEAUTIFUL MAUSER DOUBLE SQUARE BRIDGE CUSTOM BOLT ACTION RIFLE BY NORBERT FASHINGBAUER (1968). Manufacturer: Mauser Model: Custom Serial No. 119481 Caliber/Bore: 6mm Remington Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/8” Drop at Heel: 1 - 3/4”
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Made on a double square bridge Mauser action, this gun exhibits fine quality workmanship throughout. It is mounted with a Redfield 2x-7x scope. Finely jeweled bolt. 24” barrel by William Hobaugh. Blued barrel with two gold bands at muzzle. Beautiful walnut stock is checkered in point pattern at forearm and at wrist with horn forend nosecap. Stock with capped full pistol grip, and chin strap behind grip. Steel grip cap is nicely engraved with scroll on trap door and cross pattern on edges. Double beaded cheekpiece on left side of stock and the stock terminates with a checkered steel buttplate with trap door. Some screws are engraved. Top tang safety. Canjar set trigger. Engraving by Arnold Griebel. Leather sling. CONDITION: Extremely fine as customized. Retaining nearly all custom finish to both wood and metal with only the most minor of handling marks. Mechanics are good, but Canjar trigger will not set. Bore is brilliant and shiny. Truly a beautiful rifle! 2,500 - 4,000
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2174 - (C) BEAUTIFUL AUSTRIAN MAUSER 98 .30-06 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: 98 Serial No. 280-36-7557 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This handsome Mauser bolt action sporting rifle was built in Austria. Right side of barrel is stamped “BöhlerStahl”. Features an octagon to round barrel, full matted rib with ramp front sight a dovetail brass bead, folding leaf rear sight on base, jeweled bolt. Walnut stock features black horn forend, deluxe checkering on forearm and pistol grip, straight comb, rollover cheek piece, highly grained wood, steel buttplate, and grip cap. Sports a Balfor 4x scope on adjustable Bausch & Lomb mounts. CONDITION: Metal retains 98% of the factory high polish blue finish. Stocks are excellent with the usual hunting blemishes. Floorplate and trigger guard retain approximately 75% blue with some spotting. Scope and mounts were finished in black enamel and have handling marks. Bore and action are fine. Beautiful, early custom Mauser rifle. 2,500 - 3,500
2175 - (C) SHELHAMER CUSTOM OBERNDORF MAUSER BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE WITH SUPERB SCROLL AND SEMI RELIEF GAME SCENE ENGRAVING BY ARNOLD GRIEBEL AND SCOPE. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: Bolt Custom Serial No. 82518 Caliber/Bore: 7x57mm Barrel Length: 21” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 12 - 3/4”
A classic custom rifle from the 50’s, this rifle has 21” medium weight sporter barrel fitted with sleeved on sling eye. Caliber and serial number are inlaid in gold on either side of breech end. Standard length commercial Mauser action is marked with proofs, serial number and “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a / n”. Receiver ring is stippled and Tilden scope mounts have been fitted. Bolt with engine turned body and extractor has pear shaped bolt knob checkered in five panels on turndown handle. An FN type bolt shroud has been fitted, and a tang safety has been added to top tang. A commercial trigger has been fitted. Original bottom metal with hinged floorplate released by button in bow is very finely engraved with near full coverage very well cut scroll surrounding semi relief vignettes of game; bugling elk in mountainous setting is on center of floorplate, and a portrait of a Big Horn Ram is on trigger guard bow. Signature “ENGR. BY A. GRIEBEL” is in gold in front of floorplate pivot. Classic Shelhamer stock (number 1250 marked under buttplate) is of beautifully marbled French walnut and measures 12-3/4” over broadly checkered and engraved steel buttplate with trap. Trap steel grip cap is also scroll engraved. Stock features Shelhamer style roll-over comb, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, signature chinstrap transition to grip, ebony forend tip, and very nicely cut borderless point pattern checkering with central points as floating diamonds separated by ribbons from main pattern. Tilden rings hold old Redfield 4X scope with fine crosshair and dot reticle. Rifle also comes with a plain brown leather sling with super grade type swivels. Weight with scope: 9 lbs 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all fine original custom finishes, with only some light scratches and marks in wood, mostly on left side of action area. There are few minor marks in finish of scope, which is optically clear. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. MGM221. 2,500 - 3,500
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2176 - (C) JOHN DUBIEL CUSTOM SMALL RING 98 MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: Custom Bolt Action Serial No. 2474 Caliber/Bore: .257 Roberts Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2”
John Dubiel was the manager of the old Hoffman Rifle Company and it appears that after their demise, he took over from them, and continued their serial number sequence. He was a first class stock maker, as is evident in this fine rifle. Dubiel serial number 765, one of the highest numbers known, as related by Michael Petrov in “Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, Volume II”. It has 22” lightweight barrel fitted with integral quarter rib holding three folding leaf express rear sight, and silver bead in sleeved-on ramp with hood. Top of barrel is marked “MADE BY JOHN DUBIEL”. Unmatted portions of quarter rib are marked “CAL. 257” and “NO 765”. KAR 98 small ring Mauser action retains military trigger and bottom metal. A Model 70 style bolt handle has been installed along with a Buehler low scope safety. Action is drilled and tapped for Redfield one piece base holding Unertl 4 X hunting scope with crosshair and post reticle. Nicely streaked European walnut steel capped pistol grip stock exhibits classic styling with right hand shadow line cheekpiece, well cut point pattern checkering at grip and around forend, and horn forend tip. It measures 13 - 1/2” over ribbed steel buttplate. Rifle is equipped with brown sling in QD Model 70 type loops. Weight with scope: 9 lbs. 0 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, appears original. Metal retains nearly all of a purple hued rust blue. Bolt retains most damascing on body, knob considerably silvered. Stock retains nearly all of what appears to be its original hand rubbed oil finish. Scope is excellent, optically clear. Bore is excellent. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 110. 2,000 - 3,000
2177 - (C) CUSTOM MAUSER 98 BOLT ACTION RIFLE BY FLOYD BULTER. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: 98 Serial No. 3422 Caliber/Bore: .338 Winchester Magnum Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Sporterized custom commercial Mauser built on a 98 large ring action. Semi-figured walnut styled stock with ebony tip and grip cap showing signs of shrinkage. Uniquely carved Monte Carlo styled comb containing the “Bulter Curl” and unique stock inletting around trigger guard. Checkering is sharp and was complete before the stock was finished. Commercial bolt is bent and swept back for scope mount, complimented by a polished low profile safety. On top of the receiver is a one piece Redfield scope base. Barrel is hand stamped “F.R BUTLER / POULTNEY VT / .338 W. M.” with some characters uneven and overstamped. Bolt release appears to be a nitre blue finish. Solder-on styled European sling swivel base located on the barrel and matching stud found in the stock. CONDITION: Barrel retains 98% of blue finish. Bolt shows evidence of light oxidization. Bore is very lightly frosted with strong rifling. Mechanics are crisp. The gun shows little evidence of field use. JTH 750 - 1,250
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2178 - (C) DELUXE ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID CUSTOM OBENDORF MAUSER BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Mauser Obendorf Model: Custom Rifle Serial No. 70038 Caliber/Bore: .275 H&H Magnum Barrel Length: 23” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This extremely handsome and robust custom rifle sports an original Mauser action with a new custom barrel. Barrel is profusely engraved approximately 3” on either side of sling swivel. Has a ramp front sight with engraved hood and base. Floorplate and trigger guard are engraved with gold outline and a solid gold ram’s head on trigger guard. All of the visible stock screws are engraved. There is an engraved trapdoor pistol grip, custom rear sling swivel, fully checkered engraved bolt, and fully checkered trigger. Bolt has the worm finish found on custom rifles to retain oil. Buttplate has trapdoor, blued, engraved, with engraved screws. Single engraved stock reinforcing bolt. Stock features black forend piece, has been checkered in the diamond skip style of Weatherby; rollover cheek piece, deluxe exotic wood. Topped with Tilden mounts and Leupold variable scope. CONDITION: Aside from a couple handling spots on the wood, rifle does not appear to have been used. Near mint bore and action. Beautiful, custom Mauser in classic style with extremely tasteful engraving. 3,000 - 5,000
2179 - (M) FANTASTIC MCMILLAN BROTHERS .50 BMG PRECISION BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH CASE. Manufacturer: McMillian Model: Precision Rifle Serial No. 554NT5003 Caliber/Bore: .50 BMG Barrel Length: 38” FFL Status: Modern
Built on the 848U BMG action, this fine precision rifle has the following features: left sided McMillan 848U BMG single shot action with right sided bolt, canted scope base, fluted bolt with a lightened bolt handle and three gas vent holes, Jewell trigger set at less than 8 oz, unmarked barrel tapering from 1.93” at chamber to 1.52” at compensator with first .2” dropping over 30” and last .2” dropping over 2”. Unmarked, pinned and welded compensator with 48 holes each measuring 7/16” and an overall length of 4 - 3/8”, McMillan custom stock hydrodipped in a purple and white pattern has been both pillar bedded and epoxy bedded with MarineTex or equivalent, black rubber Decelerator pad. CONDITION: Rifle is in fine used condition. Action is smooth as silk and bore is razor sharp with well defined lands and grooves. Metal is all in the white with scattered scuff marks and a few nicks from use, nothing serious. Scope base has marks from where it was mounted with a scope at one point. Stock is good with scattered chips, impressions, and marks. Some chipping around the action and along the tang. Still very usable. Black rubber pad is starting to crack and some of the checkering is starting to peel. Comes in a custom made steel-sided case with fitted foam intended to hold the rifle mounted with a scope. An excellent rifle that just needs a scope to really reach out and touch something! 2,500 - 4,000
2180 - (C) PRE-WAR PAUL MOSSIERS MANNLICHER TYPE MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Paul Mossiers Model: 98k Custom Sporter Serial No. 9362 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Paul Mossiers was a German gunsmith in Breslau in the beginning of the 19th century. We are enclosing a copy of a cover of the 1925 catalog. This beautiful pre-War sporter features octagon to round barrel, matted rib, two leaf rear sight, integral ramp front sight, Mauser action, blued finish, double set triggers, full length deluxe grade oil finish walnut stock with round knob, straight comb, small cheek piece, checkered wrist and forend, horn tip, sling swivels, and solid horn 1/2” buttplate. Maker name stamped on top of barrel rib. Has claw mounts and is topped with a Dr. Walter Gerard B3x scope. Floorplate and trigger guard have light engraving. Bridge is fine stippled. This rifle was not marked with caliber, we have sent and had it chamber cast; it is a standard 8mm Mauser and we have had the caliber stamped inside the magazine cover. CONDITION: This beautiful pre-War Mannlicher rifle is in near new condition, with just a few minor handling marks at best. Absolutely gorgeous. One of the finest Mannlicher style rifles we have ever offered. Near mint bore and action. Comes with period sling. 3,000 - 4,500
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2181 - (M) EXTREMELY RARE (LESS THAN 30 MADE!) SET OF 5 BOXED REMINGTON 180TH ANNIVERSARY FIREARMS. Manufacturer: Remington Model: (A) 700 (B) 870 (C) 7600 (D) 11-87 (E) 7400 Serial No. (A) 700ER013 (B) 870ER013 (C) 7600ER013 (D) 1187ER013 (E) 7400ER013 Caliber/Bore: (A) .30-06 (B) 12 Bore (C) .30-06 (D) 12 Bore (E) .30-06 Barrel Length: (A) 22” (B) 26” (C) 22” (D) 26” (E) 22” FFL Status: Modern This extremely rare set was designed to commemorate the 180th anniversary of Remington Arms Co. and the lot consists of five firearms manufactured to celebrate that milestone. Originally, the intent was to sell 100 of these limited edition sets, but less than 30 were ever made and several of these sets have been broken up- thus, finding one intact such as this offering is an extreme rarity! All five guns feature high gloss finish, checkered walnut stocks, gold inlays in triggers, gold ribbon listing model number, oval vignette of “ELIPHALET REMINGTON 1793 - 1861”. All are as new in their original matching boxes. Gun (A) is bolt action with left side engraving of gold ribbon with model number and scroll background; and floorplate with gold “REMINGTON” and gold ribbon “180TH ANNIVERSARY 1816 - 1996”. Gun (B) is pump action with Remington chokes and features scroll engraving with “870”, three gold ducks, and “REMINGTON MODEL 870” in gold ribbon on left side; right side features Remington bust in gold and ribbon with “180TH ANNIVERSARY 1816 - 1996”. Gun (C) is pump action with engraving and gold “REMINGTON”, anniversary ribbon and Grizzly with scroll, trees, mountains and model number on left side; right side with two gold elk,, woods scene and scroll. Gun (D) is autoloading with Remington chokes. Features gold flowers, gold “REMINGTON”, gold anniversary ribbon, gold model ribbon, and floral engraved background. Gun (E) is autoloading and features engraving of wood scene with two gold elk on right, and two gold rams on left with mountain scene. Each and every example in this lot is beautifully hand engraved with noted gold inlays, and each is signed by its respective Remington factory engraver. The wood is all deluxe grain, highly finished with fine hand checkering. All come in matching boxes with accessories, serial numbered paperwork, and would be impossible to improve upon. It is one of the finest groupings of hand engraved, deluxe finished Remingtons one could hope to acquire. Each gun is a masterpiece. In this high of grade, they would easily list at upwards of $3,000 per gun if you were to buy this grade today, but they would not be a matching serial number set as is this lot. Magnificent master engraved Remington classic firearms set. For a Remington enthusiast, it wont get much better than this! 9,000 - 14,000 530
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2182 - (M) REMINGTON 700 2020 BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 700 Serial No. RR96317C Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern
Introduced in 2013, the Remington 2020 system puts an extremely advanced ballistic computer on top of one of the most recognizable rifles of all time in the Remington 700. This example features the Remington Model 700 Long Range chambered in .30-06 Springfield. The Remington 2020 scope features a 3-21x digital scope, laser rangefinder out to 750 yards, audio/visual capture software, still camera, Wi-Fi server allowing smartphone control, and one of the best ballistic computers available with several different calculators depending on the shot being taken, including moving game. CONDITION: Rifle is in very fine condition, retaining virtually all of its factory finish. Scope is in fine working order with all four batteries present along with charger. Cycles through modes correctly and all buttons are working. Comes with the original wheeled case, accessories, and paperwork. Fine bore and action. There is none of the original ammo included for the pre-programmed computer. 2,500 - 4,500
2183 - (M) BOXED REMINGTON MODEL 700 CLASSIC BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 700 Serial No. C6241060 Caliber/Bore: .35 Whelan Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Modern
This was one of the limited edition classic offerings in a caliber that had never been offered before or since in a factory rifle. Features round barrel, hooded ramp front sight, adjustable rear target sight, blued finish, jeweled bolt, checkered bolt handle, classic pistol grip straight comb walnut stock, hand checkered with Remington solid brown recoil pad, and sling eyes. Leupold mounts and rings have been installed. CONDITION: Aside from some handling marks, gun is in excellent condition inside and out. Beautiful rifle. Comes in original matching box. 1,000 - 1,500
2184 - (C) ROCK ISLAND ARMORY MODEL 1903 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Rock Island Armory Model: 1903 Serial No. 16093 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Manufactured in 1905, serial number 16093. Barrel marked “RIA 6-05”. Springfield “S” marked stock with no cross bolts and early finger grooves. Crisp “CN 1908” in box cartouche. Type I handguard with out groove. Small grooved concave rear sight knobs. Smooth Type II large trap buttplate. Early bolt assembly. Rock Island 1914 sling with split sling swivel. CONDITION: Very fine as properly rebuilt. Bore is very fine and blue finish has faded to a mottled dark grey. Superb “S” marked no cross bolt finger groove stock. The Type I handguard is equally fine. The action operated properly. A very fine Rock Island 1903 in its proper configuration. The stocks are some the finest we have ever observed. 2,000 - 3,000
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2185 - (M) RUGER M77MKII RSI BOLT ACTION RIFLE .30-06 WITH LEUPOLD SCOPE. Manufacturer: Ruger Model: M77RSI MKII Serial No. 781-74502 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 18” FFL Status: Modern
Full or Mannlicher pattern stocked sporting rifle with checkered walnut pistol grip stock with steel forend tip and integral sling swivels. Factory mounted sporting sights with Ruger 1 inch steel scope rings and Leupold “Rifleman” 2-7X33mm scope. Chambered for the .30-06 cartridge with a magazine capacity of 1 in the chamber and 4 in the drop plate magazine. Blue finish overall with satin finished walnut stock and nylon quick adjust carry sling. The Ruger RSI is a quick pointing and very reliable rifle suitable for most all but the largest of American big game. Current variation with receiver mounted wing safety and black rubber butt plate. CONDITION. Very fine with no indication of actual use. Action is properly functioning and bore is as new with sharp, bright rifling and sharp lands and grooves. Stock is equally fine with no imperfections visible. Optics are crystal clear. Bolt face shows possible test firing only. 450 - 600
2186 - (C) SCOPED SPRINGFIELD CUSTOMIZED 1903 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1903 Custom Serial No. 595180 Caliber/Bore: .22 Hornet Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Marvelous sporterized custom Springfield 1903 with replacement .22 Hornet barrel. The receiver has been fitted with a Buehler one piece scope base and hosts a Weaver K4W scope. The barrel has been finished to bright blue and is stamped 2 2 H. The bolt has modified for .22 Hornet and has been jeweled, showing evidence of dulling in appearance. Bolt handle has been replaced for low scope clearance, polished to a round knob. The safety has been converted to a Buehler low profile scope safety. The magazine has been converted to a .22 Hornet. The highly figured walnut stock features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, ebony tip, point pattern checkering, checkered steel grip cap, sling eyes, and swivel mounts. The stock measures 13 - 1/4” over Neidner type steel buttplate. CONDITION: Barrel and receiver retain essentially all custom blue finish. The bolt shows lightening of the jeweling. Stocks show evidence of professionally repaired crack directly behind the bolt channel and below the safety. The stock where refinished with a newly applied oil finish flattening areas of checkering. Overall there are very few light subsequent marks. Bore is very fine. Optics are slightly cloudy. Mechanically crisp. JTH 1,250 - 1,750
2187 - (C) SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED (WILLIAM GOUGH) R.F. SEDGLEY INC. SPRINGFIELD BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Springfield (R.F. Sedgley) Model: Bolt Serial No. 104 (in bolt channel) Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4”
24” Barrel with typical Sedgley rolled on markings and “S” stamp at breech end, is engraved with 6” triangle of shaded acanthus scroll surrounding a 1-3/4” triangle of nicely cut matching relief scroll. Banded on front sight ramp is surrounded by matching engraving. Standard Springfield action (serial number is stamped on rear bolt handle and on sear channel rear of action in usual Sedgley style) is also engraved in 70% coverage of matching scroll. This work is most likely by William Gough, engraver from Philadelphia, who is best known for work on A.H. Fox guns. Action has had bolt body polished and lightly damascened. Knob is checkered. A Lyman 48 receiver sight has been installed along with a Griffin & Howe single lever side mount with windage adjustment holding a Hensoldt 2-3/4 X Klein-Dialyt scope with crosshair and post reticle. Nicely figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip stock measures 13-3/4” over engraved and checkered steel buttplate with trap. Stock also features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, horn forend tip, and point pattern checkering at grip and forend. Weight: 8 lbs 13 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal parts retain approximately 90% of what appears to be original blue, but is possibly an old immersion re-blue, with very little polishing. Stock retains most of its hand rubbed oil finish, most likely original, over numerous marks and scratches, both light and fairly heavy. Checkering is somewhat worn and filled with finish. Bore is fine, a bit dark in grooves (may clean). Scope is fine, with some areas of cleaned rust, optically good. Leather covers present, connecting strap is missing. An attractive classic American bolt action. MGM47. 3,000 - 4,000
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2188 - (M) CASED STEYR SCOUT BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Steyr Model: Scout Serial No. SC1004452 Caliber/Bore: .376 Steyr Barrel Length: 19 - 1/4” FFL Status: Modern
According to the “Blue Book of Firearms” the Steyr Mannlicher Scout Series comes with the Steyr Scout package with includes the Steyr/Leupold scope, mounts and luggage case. Barrel is fluted, no sights. Box magazine, leather sling, composite stock, blued finish. This rifle was made in Austria. Noted for its accuracy and dependability. CONDITION: As new inside and out. Would make a fine hunting package. Includes two boxes of expensive ammunition. 1,500 - 2,000
2189 - (C) STEYR-MANNLICHER M1905 SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Steyr-Mannlicher Model: M1905 Sporter Caliber/Bore: 6.5x54mm Mannlicher Barrel Length: 17 - 1/2”” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Classic full stock Mannlicher Schoenauer sporting rifle chambered for the proprietary 6.5x54 MS cartridge. Fitted with claw mounted scope and double set triggers. Checkered pistol grip and fore arm with steel trap butt plate with period field takedown cleaning rod still in place. Spoon bolt handle and Steyr rotary magazine. These rifles exude the classic ideals of early 20th century European hunting rifles with the smoothest of actions and precision craftsmanship. CONDITION: Very good, with blue finish on barrel and receiver thinning and turning plum. The bore is bright with sharp lands and grooves. The action is very smooth and operates properly. The double set triggers operate sharply and consistently. The full length checkered stock has numerous small bruises and compression’s and the checkering very slightly worn. The optics are clear and operate properly. This rifle has the look of a period lightly used Jaeger rifle with a long history of light use. 1,250 - 1,750
2190 - (C) RARE STEYR MANNLICHER SCHOENAUR IMPROVED MODEL 1952 “SUPER DELUXE” CARBINE. Manufacturer: Steyr-Mannlicher Schoenaur Model: Bolt Carbine Serial No. 15932 Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4”
(1955) Usual configuration with 20” barrel, swept flat bolt handle, full length stock with steel tip, shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, makers name and address on left side of action, fitted with optional single trigger. This model also has side safety on right, improved bolt stop, and hard rubber grip cap and butt plate. In 1955 the “Super Deluxe” retailed for just under $350.00 while a standard carbine was $205.00. The “Super Deluxe” had upgraded wood and relief engraving. The engraving on this carbine is superb, similar to patterns illustrated in the 1956 “Shooters Bible” with semi-relief vignettes of game including a roe buck on receiver ring flanked by relief acorns and oak leaves. Bolt handle is engraved with eidelweis flower flanked by scroll, floorplate with quartering royal stag, with another stag’s head on trigger guard bow. Stock is of dense, lightly fiddle figured European walnut. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts retain most of their original blue, considerably silvered from considerable hand wear, giving a very attractive counterpoint to the fine relief engraving. Stock retains most of its original hand rubbed finish. Checkering is lightly worn, most likely re-cut. Bore is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Rifle is accompanied by brown leather sling embossed “Stith Mounts”. These carbines seldom come on the market. MGM 20. 5,500 - 8,500
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2191 - (M) FACTORY ENGRAVED WEATHERBY MARK V, #10/50 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION, AS NEW IN FACTORY BOX. Manufacturer: Weatherby Model: Mark V Serial No. H237158 Caliber/Bore: .300 Wby Mag Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern
With a total production of 50 units, this is number 10 of 50. Chambered for the .300 Weatherby cartridge with bright blue finish and scroll and vine engraving scenes on receiver and 1/3rd of barrel and inlaid in gold. Magazine floor plate is factory gold inlaid with a Bull Elk and “RMEF” logo. Stocked in an exhibition grade walnut stock with skip-line checkering at wrist and forend. Rifle is in complete factory Weatherby box and Styrofoam insert. CONDITION: Unfired and as new with no evidence of use. Box is as new as well with no distress. A beautiful custom finished rifle. 2,500 - 3,000
2192 - (M) WEATHERBY MARK V BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH LEUPOLD SCOPE, CALIBER .340 WEATHERBY MAGNUM. Manufacturer: Weatherby Model: Mark V Serial No. H103800 Caliber/Bore: .340 Mag Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern
Outstanding Weatherby Mark V chambered for the .340 Weatherby Magnum cartridge. Fitted with a superb highly figured walnut stock with rosewood pistol grip cap and forend. Mounted on top is a Leupold Vari-X II 3-9 scope in a one piece Leupold steel base with Leopold 1 inch rings. Fitted with a Pacmayer Decelerator soft recoil pad. Length of pull measures 13 inches. 26 inch barrel is dual ported by Magnaport. Rifle comes with 1 full box of factory loaded Federal Premium 225 grain ammunition, a partial box containing 14 rounds, and one box of 20 rounds of fired brass. CONDITION: Very good condition with over 95% factory bright blue finish remaining with losses at muzzle and some flaked finish loss on safety. Bore is bright and shiny with sharp lands and grooves. Action is smooth and functions properly. The highly figured walnut stock has several minor bruises and scratches from hunting use, but no material loss is evident. A great quality rifle suitable for any of America’s biggest game. 2,000 - 3,000
2193 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 52B BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE & SLING (1948). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 52B Serial No. 63691B Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
In its day, the Model 52 was the premier .22 caliber target rifle. It would have been seen at literally every known .22 caliber rifle match. Long outdated with modern technology, this rifle could still hold its own at any match and is capable of performance beyond most shooters’ ability. This rifle has had a few custom additions such as the stippled forend and pistol grip, which was nicely done and offers a sure grasp of the rifle. Trigger shoe has been added as well as a military type Boyt sling and a top-of-the-line Lyman Super Target Spot 3/4” 10x tube scope. Front sight block is present and includes a boxed Redfield Olympic Model front sight with interchangeable discs. Rear frame mounted peep sight has base and an original boxed 524F Lyman micrometer receiver sight. The scope and mounts alone would bring approximately $1,000 on the secondary market. A military type leather cheek pad has been added. Other features include checkered steel buttplate. Rifle has an amazing trigger pull. Comes with an original Winchester marked magazine. CONDITION: Barrel and frame retain approximately 98% original factory finish. Bolt knob has thinned. 98% blue remains on scope. Wood is excellent with note to the custom stippling. Fine bore and action. 2,500 - 3,000
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2194 - (C) PRE-64 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION SAFARI RIFLE IN .375 H&H MAGNUM (1955). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Serial No. 332716 Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Magnum Barrel Length: 25” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
One of the all time great classic combinations is the pre-64 Winchester, considered the greatest bolt action of all time, combined with the classic .375 Holland & Holland Magnum cartridge. Features the heavy round barrel, two leaf folding rear sight, ramp front sight with hood, matte finish frame, pistol grip checkered walnut stock with original Winchester solid red buttplate and sling swivels. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 90% of the factory brilliant blue finish with sharp legends. Does have some scattered handling wear, some muzzle wear, and some areas on top of barrel where finish has rubbed off, probably from a gun rack. Frame is 99%. Floor plate is 99%. Trigger guard has some edge wear. Stock is excellent with sharp checkering and some of the usual handling marks. The bolt appears to have been re-etched to matching number as the style is not quite right. It is still a proper fitting bolt with the proper cuts. Action is fine. Bore has distinct sharp lands, shiny grooves. This gun is nice enough to be collectible but shows enough wear that you would not be afraid to take it on a big game hunt anywhere in the world. A true classic American rifle. 2,500 - 3,000
2195 - (C) BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM STOCKED WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE IN .300 H&H MAGNUM CALIBER WITH SCOPE (1950). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Model 70 Super Grade Serial No. 140143 Caliber/Bore: .300 Magnum Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Originally made in 1950, this is a beautiful Pre-64 Model 70 Super Grade stocked by famed gun stock maker, Tom Selhammer in very light colored English walnut (?) with nice fiddleback grain. The gun has a contemporary Weaver 4x scope and is fitted with sling swivels and a leather sling. Stock is wonderfully skip line checkered at wrist in point pattern and at forearm which has a small Schnabel and bone inlay at tip. The pistol grip is capped in bone. Cheek piece on left side of stock which terminates in full steel checkered buttplate. Floorplate stamped “Super Grade”. Bolt with damascene polishing marks. Under buttplate, gun is signed “T. Shelhammer 1092”. CONDITION: Extremely fine as custom finish. Retains nearly all custom finish to both wood and metal with only minor handling marks. There is a very small loss of blue at floorplate, otherwise finishes are close to 98% overall. A very beautiful rifle with a stock by one of America’s more important 20th century rifle stockers! 2,000 - 3,000
2196 - (C) SUPER GRADE .257 ROBERTS WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE (1947). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Serial No. 73174 Caliber/Bore: .257 Roberts Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Manufactured 1947. Immediate post-World War II production Super Grade with Winchester deluxe detachable sling swivel bases and diamond checkering pattern at forearms and wrist with ebony forend tip. Steel checkered butt plate and Winchester black plastic pistol grip cap. Drop magazine floor plate properly marked -SUPER GRADE-. 24 inch Winchester marked barrel with proper date of 47 on bottom of chamber as well as 25 R indicating .257 Roberts. Receiver is drilled and tapped with two holes on receiver bridge and two holes at rear. Mounted with one piece Redfield base, one inch rings, and a Leopold Vari-XIII 4.5-14 adjustable objective matte finished rifle scope. The model 70 Super Grade has long been cherished as one of Americas finest production rifles and is not frequently encountered in the desirable .257 Roberts cartridge. CONDITION: Very good with over 95% of the factory applied blue finish remaining, slight thinning and losses at muzzle, and very light edge wear. Bolt is properly etched with serial number and has slight finish loss on bolt handle. Trigger guard and floor plate are very good with only slight edge wear from light use. Bore is excellent with sharp lands and grooves and little evidence of use. The Select American walnut stock is very fine with minor bruises and some slight finish flaking on butt. An additional coat of oil finish has been applied over the original finish that has preserved the stock and looks very good. Optics are crystal clear. An outstanding hunting rifle in a truly American classic configuration. 1,500 - 2,500
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2197 - (M) BOXED CABELA’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SAFARI BOLT ACTION RIFLE (2011). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Super Grade Serial No. 35CZZ04686 Caliber/Bore: .458 Winchester Mag Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern
This is a special edition “1 of 500” Cabela’s 50th Anniversary Winchester Safari rifle that features heavy matte finish round barrel, hooded ramp front sight, two leaf folding rear sight, barrel band, jeweled bolt, beautifully grained checkered finish walnut stock, pistol grip cap, black forend tip, Monte Carlo comb, solid red pad, and sling swivel. Floorplate is lightly engraved with gold outline. Special inscription “CABELA’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1 OF 500”. CONDITION: Gun appears near new, unfired, with a couple of minor handling marks. Comes in the original box. 1,500 - 2,000
2198 - (M) WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CUSTOM DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Bolt Model 70 Serial No. G91859 Caliber/Bore: .416 Remington Magnum Barrel Length: 23 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4”
Tapered round barrel, with removable muzzle brake, is fitted with Williams adjustable rear sight and front ramp with gold bead. Controlled feed Model 70 action is fitted with Talbot scope mounts holding Swarovski Habicht 1.5 - 4 X 30mm scope with three post and crosshair reticle with additional central circle. Nicely crotch figured American walnut pistol grip stock measures 13 - 3/4” over black Decelerator pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, schnabeled ebony forend tip, stock reinforcing bolts with horn covers, ebony grip cap, and fancy pattern fleur di lis checkering. Weight: 10 lbs 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, with evidence of very limited use. Some scattered marks in metal finishes, and a number of dings in wood, mostly on left side near cheekpiece. Floorplate retaining pin does not protrude far enough, needs attention. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. Scope is excellent. MGM193. 1,250 - 1,750
2199 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 52 SPORTER .22 WITH UNERTL SCOPE (1943). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 52 Sporter Serial No. 36007 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Rifle Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Pre-War 1934 manufacture featuring checkered walnut pistol grip stock with steel checkered butt plate plastic pistol grip cap and ebony forend tip. Factory fitted with deluxe quick detachable swivels. 24 inch tapered round barrel with integral ramp front sight with Lyman 17A globe. Drilled and tapped on barrel and fitted with period 10X Unertl scope with external adjustments and rebounding spring. Fitted with Lyman side mounted receiver sight and bolt is properly numbered to rifle. CONDITION: Good, bore is very fine with sharp rifling. The barrel and receiver retain over 90% original factory applied finish with losses at muzzle and high points of receiver edges. The trigger guard and bottom plate have almost 60% blue finish with losses at trigger guard and plate from use. The stock is very good with good checkering most all original varnish. A number of small bruises and scrapes are present from field use but no cracks or wood material loss is evident. The scope operates properly and is complete with its screw in lens covers. Fitted with a leather lace on check rest that does not permanently effect the stock in any way. 1,250 - 1,750
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2200 - (M) WINCHESTER MODEL 70 FEATHERWEIGHT BOLT-ACTION RIFLE (1956). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 70 Featherweight Serial No. 381937 Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Modern
Features blued round barrel, hooded ramp front sight, folding leaf rear sight, matte finish receiver, pistol grip walnut stock, Monte Carlo comb, sling swivels, and aluminum buttplate. Bolt has matching etched number. CONDITION: Metal retains approximately 98% original blue finish with just a few handling marks. Wood is excellent with an area on left side of stock of some small marks, a small chip at pistol grip, and a couple handling marks on forearm. Near mint bore. With some professional attention to the marks on stock, this rifle could be near new. 1,000 - 1,500
2201 - (M) CUSTOM BORCHARDT RIFLE COMPANY SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH LOADING DIES. Manufacturer: Borchardt Rifle Company Model: Borchardt Serial No. 49 Caliber/Bore: .218 Bee Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern
This beautiful rifle was hand built custom order from the Borchardt Rifle Co., Silver City, New Mexico and is famous for their custom rifles using the 1878 Sharps-Borchardt action. The basis for this custom is the Borchardt case colored action with walnut side panels; drop breech no hammer action. Features octagon to round barrel, not cut for sights, custom scope base, beautiful walnut stocks are finely hand checkered, pistol grip, custom cap, rollover cheek piece, deluxe walnut oil finished stock with blued steel checkered shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Near new inside and out with nary a handling mark. Comes with a set of RCS .218 Bee dies. Ready for your best scope. Absolutely stunning. 3,000 - 5,000
2202 - (M) BROWNING MODEL B78 HI-WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: B78 Single Shot Hi-Wall Serial No. W5780182 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13 - 1/4”
24” barrel cut for rear sight and fitted with globe front is fitted with scope bases holding Weaver KV scope with crosshair and post reticle. High Wall type action is blued, and Italian made vernier tang sight is installed on wrist of stock. Straight grip buttstock of lightly figured European walnut measures 13 - 1/4” over steel crescent buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip and on matching schnabeled forend. Weight: 9 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light use, with some rust spots and marks on metal surfaces and some light scratches in wood. Bore is excellent. Scope is very fine, with scratches and spotting on tube. Optically good, but clouded. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 112. 1,500 - 2,500
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2203 - (M) BROWNING MODEL 78 HI-WALL SINGLE ACTION RIFLE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Model 78 Hi-Wall Serial No. 3771W37 Caliber/Bore: .22-250 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern
Features full octagon blued barrel, blue Hi-Wall frame, Browning scope mounts and rings, deluxe checkered high gloss long forend, deluxe checkered pistol grip high gloss walnut stock with pistol grip, rollover cheek piece, and Browning rubber pad. Barrel not cut for sights. CONDITION: Near new inside and out with barely a handling mark. Just needs a scope to be ready for the range! 1,500 - 2,500
2204 - (C) BSA CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH TUBE SIGHT MADE BY JOHN OBERLIES FOR H. H. JACOBS, DAYTON, OHIO, OLYMPIAN. Manufacturer: BSA Model: Custom Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Rifle Barrel Length: 28 - 1/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
John Oberlies of Dayton Ohio made this rifle for H. H. Jacobs, also of Dayton, who shot in the Olympics and won many medals. It has 28 - 1/8” heavy round barrel marked “ERIC JOHNSON” on top and fitted with scope blocks and front block holding Redfield globe sight. Scope blocks hold unmarked tube sight in Fecker micrometer mounts. BSA Martini action with trademark on left side is also engraved “1938”, has damascened breech block and operating lever. Stocks configured for international competition are of nicely fiddle figured American walnut and feature large right hand cheekpiece. Point pattern checkering at grip and on various pads of long forend. A steel buttplate marked “J. OBERLIES DAYTON O” is fitted. Stocks have various decorations including a silver maple leaf at center of forend, an American shield on bottom of grip, and an inlet silver map of Ohio on cheekpiece engraved “H. H. Jacobs” with a star and “Dayton”. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all fine custom finishes on all surfaces. Bore is excellent. Mechanically fine. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 120. 1,500 - 2,500
2205 - (C) BSA CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE WITH ERIC JOHNSON BARREL USED IN THE OLYMPICS OF 1936. Manufacturer: BSA Model: SS Custom Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Rifle Barrel Length: 28 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
John Oberlies of Dayton Ohio made this rifle for H. H. Jacobs, also of Dayton, who shot in the Olympics and won many medals. It has 28 - 3/8” heavy round barrel marked “ERIC JOHNSON” on top and fitted with scope blocks and front block for varying sights, as needed in competition. BSA Martini action with trademark on left side is fitted with Lyman receiver sight. Stocks configured for international competition are of plain American walnut and feature large right hand cheekpiece. Point pattern checkering at grip and on various pads of long forend. A steel buttplate marked “J. OBERLIES DAYTON O” is fitted. Stocks have various decorations including a shield at center of forend engraved “1935”, a silver knapped arrowhead on bottom of grip, and an inlet silver map of Ohio on left side of butt engraved “H. H. Jacobs” with a star and “Dayton”. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all fine custom finishes on all surfaces. Bore is excellent. Mechanically fine. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 119. 1,500 - 2,500
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2206 - (C) CUSTOM BUILT MARTINI ACTION .22 CALIBER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Casimir Weber Model: Single Shot Caliber/Bore: .22 Caliber Barrel Length: 28 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
The basis for this fine custom single shot rifle is a Casimir Webber Zurich with a Swiss cross in oval on right side of frame. This is a Martini falling block action. Appears to have the original wood that would have been on this rifle, finely checkered walnut, forearm checkered with horn tip. Buttstock is beautiful walnut, straight grip, wraparound checkering, blued steel buttplate with silver inlaid oval with initials under butt. Sling swivels. The custom made barrel is octagon to fluted to octagon with a built in sling swivel. Has a ramp front sight with dovetail blade and no provision for rear sight, but does have a rail which is presently occupied by an old Weaver scope mount, but any slide on rear sight with the proper dimensions will fit. Currently sports a Weaver 3/4” Model B6 scope with standard crosshairs. It also has two facing triggers, where the front trigger sets with the rear trigger dropping the firing pin but can also be fired without being set. CONDITION: Metal retains approximately 98% of the reapplied finish done at time of custom work including both barrel and frame. Wood is excellent, proud to metal, beautiful grain, sharp checkering, has a few minor handling marks but nothing outrageous. Lever retains traces of case colors. Cannot read initials on ID plaque. Fine rifled bore with some minor powder residue that should clean. A beautiful custom Swiss target rifle with an amazing trigger. 2,500 - 4,000
2207 - (C) FRITZ LANGENHAM DROPPING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. Manufacturer: German Guild Model: Single Shot Serial No. 5884 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 28 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13- 3/4”
28 - 1/2” octagon barrel is marked “F. L. KLEINKALIBERBUCHSE” and with caliber on top left flat. Top flat is matted, and rear portion longitudinally dovetailed for open sight (not present). Blued action has some light scroll engraving. Replacement tang sight is present, along with a home made adjustment key. Stump figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13 - 3/4” over old red rifle pad over 1/4” spacer fitted to original curve. Matching large forend has schnabeled tip. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel and action retain approximately 85 - 90% original blue with some oxidation splotches and scratches. Stocks retain most of their finish, considerably darkened around interface with action, and with some old cracks. Bore appears to be excellent, although dirty. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 111. 800 - 1,200
2208 - (M) HARRIMAN-BORCHARDT CUSTOM RIFLE WITH SPOT-SHOT SCOPE. Manufacturer: Harriman Model: SS Borchardt Serial No. 8 Caliber/Bore: .225 Winchester Barrel Length: 24 - 1/8” FFL Status: Modern
Consignor’s notes indicate that this action and rifle were made by L. Harriman of Bowling Green, Ohio, following original Borchardt design, but with improvements. This action, serial number “8”, has forged steel operating lever of Borchardt type. Safety consists of a transverse button locking trigger. Action is fitted with 24-1/8” tapered round barrel fitted with scope blocks which mounts a 20x Davis optical Spot-Shot target scope in micrometer rings. Schuetzen buttstock with high right hand cheekpiece and Swiss butt is of stump figured American walnut. Point pattern checkering is on grip. Matching schnabeled forend has ebony tip. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, with only some minor nicks and dings in wood. Older scope is very fine to excellent, with some marks and scratches. Optically clear. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 80. 1,500 - 2,500
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2209 - (M) HARRIMAN-BORCHARDT REPRODUCTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Harriman Model: SS Borchardt Serial No. 6 Caliber/Bore: .243 Winchester Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern
Consignor’s notes indicate that this action and rifle were made by L. Harriman of Bowling Green, Ohio, following original Borchardt design, but with improvements. This action, serial number ‘6’, is marked on the bottom “LRH 6 ‘68”, and has forged steel operating lever of Borchardt type. Safety consists of a transverse button locking trigger. Action is fitted with 26” tapered round barrel fitted with scope blocks which mounts interesting home made (?) 6x target scope in micrometer rings. Schuetzen buttstock with high right hand cheekpiece and Swiss butt is of stump figured American walnut. Point pattern checkering is on grip. Matching schnabeled forend has ebony tip. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, with only some minor nicks and dings in wood. Scope is fine, unfinished, optically clear. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 81. 1,500 - 2,500
2210 - (C) BALLARD NO. 2 SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Marlin Ballard Model: Low Wall Serial No. 23156 Caliber/Bore: .32 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This was a short-lived rifle that appeared in 1888 and ended in 1890. It was extremely popular model and a favorite of early gun writer Ned Roberts. The .32 extra long cartridge was a splendid rifle for small game. The full octagon blued barrel barrel was a standard feature. They used a cast iron frame with case colored finish, case colored rifle buttplate. Special order factory double set triggers and a Marlin improved graduated peep sight with standard bead front sight and plugged rear. A nearly identical rifle can be seen on page 115 on figure 11-13 in “Ballard: The Great American Single Shot Rifle” by Dutcher. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 90% original factory blue finish with sharp edges. Caliber is not designated but measures correctly and barrel is numbered to frame. Frame retains 30-40% original case colors with the balance nickeled out and some age spotting. Stocks are excellent, proud to metal, with an extra coat of varnish added at one time. Traces of color on buttplate. Lever is patina. Stock have a few handling marks. Fine action and a strong rifled bore with continuous lands and grooves. Far above average condition as most of these were well used on rural farms during the late 19th century. 2,500 - 3,500
2211 - (M) PAUL SHUTTLEWORTH CUSTOM STEVENS 44 - 1/2 ACTION ENGRAVED SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Paul Shuttleworth Model: Custom Stevens Serial No. 1666 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern
Reproduction Stevens 44-1/2 action in a No. 52 pattern with a No. 5 Schuetzen lever sans wood inserts. Double set triggers. The action is case colored and engraved with a white tail deer head on left side and oak leaves and acorns on the right. Tang is marked “Shuttleworth/Dingman’s Ferry, Pennsylvania, USA/CPA” on upper tang. Lever is also case colored. Buttstock is in the pistol grip style with cheekpiece with an truly extraordinary fiddleback walnut figure and is checkered in a deluxe style. The Schuetzen buttplate is case colored. Forearm is of the Stevens two screw style with fancy checkering. 28” barrel, No. 3 weight, is drilled and tapped for a scope and is marked “Paul Shuttleworth”. Barrel has a dovetail for a front sight which appears to have never been fitted. CONDITION: Case coloring on action and lever shows virtually all of the brilliant original colors. Schuetzen buttplate has no visible wear. There are no apparent marks on the blue on the barrel. This rifle appears to have never been fitted with sights nor shot as it is basically new inside and out with only a few minor handling marks. TR 3,000 - 5,000
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2212 - (C) A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE REMINGTON RIFLE CANE WITH THE DESIRABLE LARGE DOG HEAD HANDLE IN .32 RIMFIRE, CIRCA 1875. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Cane Gun Caliber/Bore: .32 Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
The Remington Company advertised these attractive oddities as “just the thing for taxidermists and protection against highwaymen and dogs”. A classic example of this desirable gun cane large dog head variation being the most recognizable of the genre. This example has a silver ferrule in addition to a German silver ferrule and still retains its steel exposed barrel. CONDITION: Gutta percha barrel appears to have few if any repairs. The action has been cracked and repaired below the German silver ferrule. Dog head rates excellent. Action is frozen, so we are unable to guarantee function. A most presentable example of this well known oddity. 5,000 - 8,000
2213 - (C) REMINGTON MODEL NO. 4S MILITARY RIFLE. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Rolling Block Serial No. 4203 Caliber/Bore: .22 Short / .22 Long Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
At the request of the United States Boy Scouts in 1913, the Remington Co. designed a military style rifle with a 28” barrel and full length forearm secured by one barrel band. This rifle was made without bayonet stud. The designation Boy Scout was changed to Military Model in 1915. This is one of the hardest to find of all Remington .22 boys’ rifles. There is a rack number 27 on right side of stock, probably boy’s shooting team. This rolling block action features small military style rear sight, dovetail front sight, smooth steel buttplate. CONDITION: Right side of frame retains approximately 75% case colors. Left side of frame retains approximately 40-50% case colors. Nice blue on screws. Stocks are in excellent condition with no cracks. Barrel is stamped with “MODEL 4S”, “REMINGTON” and patent dates. Buttplate is blue-brown patina. Strong, well defined rifling. Fine action. Far above average condition and extremely difficult to find this nice. 1,400 - 2,000
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2214 - (M) SHARPS BORCHARDT ZISCHANG STYLE TARGET RIFLE BY RON LONG WITH MEDALS AND PAPERWORK. Manufacturer: Ron Long Model: SS Custom Falling Block Rifle Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 31â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Modern Action is a reproduction of a A.O. Zischang style and is magnificently engraved and case colored. Fitted with double set triggers. Pistol grip buttstock is made of figured European walnut. Nickel-plated buttplate is of the style used by A.O. Zischang. Forearm is checkered and made of wood to match the buttstock with an ebony insert at the tip. The stocks are paneled in front and back of the action. Forearm is also fitted with a custom palm rest showing both Walker and Schoyen features. The barrel is 31â&#x20AC;?, full octagon, No. 4 weight. Front sight is a Winchester wind gauge with spirit level, rear sight is a Walker style reproduction sight with windage in the base and fitted to a tang base integral to the action. Accompanying this rifle are a pair of medals and a letter. The medals were not won with this rifle but were won by Long at one of the many competitions he dominated, while the letter details the acquisition of the rifle and medals from Long himself. CONDITION: Action shows virtually no wear or fading. Buttstock shows only the most minor of handling marks and scratches. Forearm shows little to no wear. Barrel shows almost no wear. Action is good, excellent bore. This rifle is a phenomenal example of some of the finest work in a firearm by a true master. TR 12,000 - 18,000
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2215 - (M) BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM RUGER NO. 1 ASSRA 1 OF 100 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Ruger Model: ASSRA 1 of 100 Serial No. 132-59828 Caliber/Bore: .38-55 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13 1/4”
Truly a fine custom Ruger No. 1 for any discerning Ruger collector. This rifle was made for American Single Shot Rifle Association (ASSRA) and is numbered #93 of 100 and was manufactured 1985. This rifle is believe to be chambered in .38-55, but is not marked on the firearm. Cast before use to confirm. The barrel is a half round/half octagon custom barrel measuring 30” in length. The muzzle has a thin engraved band with a custom scroll pattern. Near the breach face three sides of the octagon barrel have small 1.25” wedges engraved in a scroll pattern. The receiver is coin finished with fine scroll engraving highlighting a Big Horn Sheep on the left side and a Mountain Lion on the right side. The engraving is carried down to the loading lever and trigger guard. There are no sights mounted on the gun. The stocks appear to be custom walnut stocks. The forend is fitted with an triangle ebony tip which curves into the fore end and show evidence of crackling from shrinkage. It is checkered in a contemporary fluer de lis style. The butt stock features a right hand shadow line cheek piece and grip is also checkered in a contemporary fluer de lis style. The butt stock is finished with a checkered steel grip cap and Niedner butt plate. Stocks are finished with a hand rubbed oil finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine, likely unfired. Evidence of light oxidation on the face of the loading lever. JTH 2,000 - 3,000
2216 - (M) CASED RUGER NO.1 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Ruger Model: No. 1 Serial No. 133-35652 Caliber/Bore: .300 Win Mag Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern
This custom rifle was manufactured for the custom Hunting & Shooting Sports Heritage Fund with gold plaque at base of frame indicating such. Left side of the frame has a gold State of Ohio seal, dated 2004, with a vignette of two does and stag in gold with gold outline and decorative scroll. Right side of the frame has a gold seal for the “Wild Turkey Federation 1 of 1” with gold stag and doe with gold outline in wood scene with floral border. Lever release is jeweled. High polish factory blue barrel made without sights. Beautiful oil finished checkered walnut stock with sling swivels, pistol grip and cap, and black rubber buttplate. Topped with a Leupold 14x variable scope. CONDITION: Near new condition inside and out. Does not appear to have been fired. Fine rifled bore. Comes in a sturdy and impressive leather covered carrying case, lined in green velvet, with leather padded lids and paperwork. 1,500 - 2,500
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2217 - (M) DELUXE CASE COLORED RUGER NO. 1 .45-70 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Ruger Model: No. 1 Serial No. 134-06904 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Modern
This is one of the most handsome Rugers we have handled. Features case colored frame, sight and scope bridge, and lever. Blued barrel, checkered walnut pistol grip stock, sling eyes, and buttpad. CONDITION: Near new inside and out retaining virtually all of its finish on metal and wood, aside from a couple very minor impressions on stock. Beautiful, near mint bore and action. 1,200 - 1,800
2218 - (M) RUGER NO. 1 ONE OF ONE HUNDRED SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Ruger Model: No. 1 One of One Hundred Serial No. 132-59824 Caliber/Bore: .45-90? Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14”
Ruger No. 1 rifle made for American Single Shot Rifle Association (ASSRA) #74 in 1985. This rifle is believe to be chambered in .45-90, but is not marked on the firearm. Cast before use. The barrel is a 32” custom barrel, with a dovetailed mounted Redfield post and globe sight front sight. The action is beautifully cased colored. The safety has been removed, and a contemporary Creedmore target styled tang sight added. The stocks are factory Ruger stocks, with 14” length of pull over a Pachmayr Decelerator pad. CONDITION: The barrel is lightly frosted and one rifling grove shows evidence of blemish during manufacturing process. Stocks show evidence of handling marks but remain in good condition. JTH 800 - 1,200
2219 - (M) SHARPS BORCHARDT HARRIMAN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Sharps Borchardt Model: Harriman Serial No. 12 Caliber/Bore: .257 Roberts Barrel Length: 31 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern
This unusual action is fitted with a single trigger and a spur lever. It is marked serial number 12 and “LRH 1973” on the bottom of the action. It is highly polished and hot blued. Buttstock made of American walnut with fabulous grain is checkered, pistol grip, and has a cheekpiece. A brass buttplate, unplated, is fitted, although one screw is missing. Forearm is an elongated Stevens style, fitted with two screws, and checkered. Stock and forearm were made by Bill Buchle of Toledo, the famous muzzleloader maker. The barrel is 31 1/2” long, half octagon, marked for .257 Roberts, and features a high gloss blue finish. It is not drilled and tapped for a scope, nor are any iron sights fitted. Consignor states that this rifle is unfired. CONDITION: Lever has one small blemish of oxidation. Buttstock is dirty with a few mildew stains but would clean to nearly new. Barrel retains virtually all of its high polish. TR 1,500 - 2,500
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2220 - (M) SUPERB JERRY FISHER CUSTOM RUGER NO. 1 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH WONDERFUL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY STEVE HUFF AND WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Ruger Model: SS No. 1 Serial No. 130 74632 Caliber/Bore: .22-250 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2” This very nicely appointed custom rifle has 26” tapered full length octagon barrel with integral quarter rib grooved for scope mounts. Coin finished action has had transition from receiver ring to sides filed to give a continuous arched line between side panels of stocks. Safety button has been reshaped. Action and ends of barrel are engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut and nicely shaded open scroll with acanthus highlights, all within narrow gold inlaid line borders. Borders are doubled on barrel. This fine treatment surrounds relief carved game scenes with nicely detailed backgrounds, major subjects are relief gold inlaid. A gold wolf is pawing through snow in an attempt to reach hiding grouse on left side of action. A lynx hiding behind a stump, is stalking a ground squirrel huddled at its base. This very attractive engraving is by Steve Huff, and trigger guard is engraved “JERRY FISHER” “GUNSMITH” “STEVE HUFF” “ENGRAVER”. Beautifully marbled and stump figured European walnut steel trap capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over engraved steel trap buttplate. Stock detailing is very smooth clear and clean, and consists of swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, ebony forend tip with widow’s peak, and point pattern checkering at grip and wrapping around forend. A Leupold M8 - 6x scope with crosshair and dot reticle is in custom mounts. Weight with scope: 9 lbs 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few exceptionally light handling marks in all superb original custom finishes. Bore is excellent. Scope is excellent, but with some light scratches on ocular bell. MGM222. 5,000 - 10,000
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2221 - (C) STEVENS 44 - 1/2 ACTION POPE MODEL SCHÜTZEN RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: SS Pope Special Serial No. 5702 Caliber/Bore: Believed to be .28-30 Barrel Length: 27 - 1/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Non-engraved action case colored action is fitted with double set triggers and a nickel-plated Pope style three finger lever. The pistol grip buttstock is checkered. Buttplate is the correct Pope special buttplate for this model. Barrel is full octagon, No. 4 weight. Barrel is marked Stevens-Pope, caliber not shown but is believed to be .28-30. Cast before use to confirm. Stevens forearm is nicely checkered, of the two screw design, and is fitted with a Stevens-Pope palm rest with a nickel plated base. The Pope barrel number is 1384, no code present. Rifle is fitted with a globe front sight, Stevens-Pope tang rear sight, and a Stevens scope No. 475, fitted with a Pope rib. This rifle was originally owned by Frank Bartlett, a famous collector from Huntington, West Virginia. The consignor bought Bartlett’s entire collection in the late 1960’s. CONDITION: Rifle remains in extraordinarily fine condition, showing little use. Action shows almost all of its original bright case color. Pope lever shows minor flaking of the nickel. Buttstock shows only the most minor scratches and handling marks. Buttplate retains almost all of its original nickel finish. Barrel shows minor wear at sharp edges but has almost all the original blue showing. One or more lenses are missing from the scope. Good action, excellent bore. TR 10,000 - 14,000 546
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2222 - (C) STEVENS 44 - 1/2 MODEL 54 POPE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH LOVELY DELICATE ENGRAVING. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 44 - 1/2 Action Model 54 Serial No. 3400 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Action engraved with deer on one side and bear on other, fitted with double set triggers and a lever typically found on a Model 51. Face of the action marked 54. Wooden ball fitted to the trigger guard. Buttstock has straight grip, nicely checkered, with very minor handling marks. Case colored buttplate. Stevens-Pope barrel is 30” long, #5 weight, half octagon, and has been drilled on the bottom, probably for a Stevens-Pope machine rest. Stevens forearm is of the two screw design and checkered. Original Stevens-Pope number has been crossed out and was re-rifled when Pope was at Jersey City. Jersey City numbers are 474/18.5/15/1.16 and completed 7-22-15, and marked “H.M. POPE.” Starter is unmarked, but false muzzle is marked 1678 but crossed off and remarked 474. Front sight has been fitted poorly, Stevens-Vernier with wind gauge is fitted on tang. Stevens scope #161 is marked oddly on objective lens and does not appear to be correct on this rifle. Another sight base fitted on the barrel cuts through the Stevens-Pope name. CONDITION: Traces of case color remaining on action. Very minor handling marks on buttstock. Most of case coloring remaining on buttplate, quite bright. Some of forearm checkering is worn down from handling. Optics needs some cleaning. Action is good, bore is excellent. Barrel bluing is in excess of 95% retention, wear showing on sharp edges. TR 10,000 - 14,000
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2223 - (C) STEVENS IDEAL “SCHUETZEN SPECIAL” NO. 54 - 44-1/2 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: Single Shot 54-44-1/2 Falling Block Serial No. 9859 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Made up until 1916, this model was at the top of the “Ideal” line. Many options were available. 30” No. 4 weight octagon barrel has all correct factory markings, and is fitted with spirit level adjustable front sight. Case hardened No. 44-1/2 action with double set triggers, correct wood paneled lever, and Stevens-Vernier windage adjustable tang sight with multi-aperture sighting disc, is engraved with 90% coverage large open shaded scroll within double line borders surrounding animal scenes on sides; running deer on left, and bear in woods on right. Semi-straight, nicely figured American walnut buttstock with heavy case hardened pronged No. 5 Schutzen buttplate featuring large right handed cheekpiece and fancy checkering pattern. Matching schnabeled forend attaches to barrel with two screws. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel retains approximately 90% original blue with sharp edge wear, and some thinning. Action retains approximately 80% original color, thinning around top on operating lever, and on high edges. Stocks retain over 90% of their original finish with numerous light scratches and marks. Two small chips between the edge of the buttplate and the comb of the stock. Checkering is dark. Buttplate retains most of its color, somewhat faded. Bore is very fine to excellent, a bit dark (may clean). Action is tight. Triggers work. A fine original rifle. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. TR 9,000 - 12,000
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2224 - (C) STEVENS 44 ACTION MODEL 54 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH FALSE MUZZLE STARTER. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 54-44 Serial No. 10138 Caliber/Bore: Stevens .25-21 Barrel Length: 32 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Stevens 44 Action engraved, not etched, action fitted with double set triggers and correct 54 style lever. Face of action marked 54. Buttstock has straight grip and is checkered with the coarser style found on some 54 rifles. Correct 54 style buttplate. Stevens forearm is of the two screw design. Serial number on both lower tang and under barrel. Barrel is 32â&#x20AC;?, half octagon, no. 3 weight, and fitted with an almost never seen Stevens factory false muzzle and starter. Barrel marked for .25-21. To make it even incredible, the .25 caliber false muzzle guns are almost unheard of. Globe front sight, Lyman tang sight with windage in base. Scope is a Winchester A5. CONDITION: Action has brilliant case coloring where not obscured by engraving. Lever has almost all of its case color. Buttstock has two significant scratches found on the buttstock finish, otherwise minor handling marks. Buttplate has strong case colors. Forearm shows very little wear. Good action with excellent bore. Optics are present but need cleaning. TR 9,000 - 12,000
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2225 - (C) STEVENS 44 - 1/2 POPE SPECIAL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND AMMO POUCH. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 52 Serial No. 4400 Caliber/Bore: .22 Short Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4”
Face of the action is marked “52” and is engraved with a scroll pattern normally found on Model 52 rifles. Double set triggers are fitted, as is a Pope lever. Buttstock is in the pistol grip style, nicely checkered, and is typical for the Pope model style. Buttplate is a nickel plated with minor loss to the plating. Buttplate and buttstock appear unnumbered and it is believed that the buttstock is not original to the action, as there are gaps showing between the action and the wrist and upper and lower tangs. Buttstock is made out of fancy American walnut with very nice figure. Barrel is marked in tiny letters “H.M. POPE.” and is 30” long, part octagon. Under the forearm is Pope barrel number 184 and underneath that is “25/0”, date “8-11-10”, and “H.M. Pope”. Pope started work in Jersey City in 1908 and his serial number range started at 100. Forearm is believed to be original to the rifle as the number 400 is shown where it butts the action. Forearm is of the two screw design, nicely checkered, and the checkering appears recently cleaned. Forearm is factory fitted with a Stevens-Pope palm rest on a nickel base. Front sight is globe style for interchangeable disks and the rear sight is a Pope style with a correct but very unusual sight base. Stevens scope, No. 338, is fitted. Accompanying this rifle is a small ammo pouch with edelweiss designs. CONDITION: Action retains significant amounts of color, some vivid. Barrel with almost all of the original blue still present, showing little to no wear. Non-original buttstock has only the most minor of handling marks and is in wonderful condition although the checkering appears to be recently recut. Buttplate has only minor imperfections in the nickel. Forearm is in excellent condition with negligible handling marks but the checkering also appears to have been recently recut. There appears to have been a very minor crack on the left hand side at the front. Tang sight shows some discoloration and oxidation. Scope tube has most of its blue present. Optics are good but need cleaning. Fine action, excellent bore. This rifle is truly a show stopper and a great example of Pope’s work in the Jersey City period. TR 9,000 - 12,000
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2226 - (C) STEVENS 44-1/2 MODEL 54 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH DELICATE, ELABORATE ENGRAVING. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 54-44-1/2 Serial No. 10934 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Curio & Relic Action is engraved with a bear on one side and deer on the other, fitted with double set triggers and correct lever for 54 style with wood panel inserts. Face of action is marked 54. Buttstock is nicely checkered. Buttplate is correct for model. 30â&#x20AC;? half octagon, #4 weight, barrel marked with the caliber, .32-40. Stevens forearm is of the two screw style and is fitted with a nickel plated based palm rest. Globe front sight, Stevens-Vernier rear sight. Scope is a Lyman 5A. CONDITION: Traces of case color remain on action, mostly silver. Traces of case color remain on lever with some discoloration. Buttstock retains almost all of its original finish with one signficiant scratch on lefthand side. Traces of case color left of buttplate. Significant wear to the blue on the bottom side of the barrel from shooting over a rest; blue also thinning at muzzle. Otherwise, blue is strong with wear at sharp corners. Forearm has some light handling marks and the nickel palm rest base is starting to flake. Good optics that need cleaning. Good action, excellent bore. Lower tang screw needs replacement. A fine, attractive, classic 54 Stevens. TR 8,000 - 12,000
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2227 - (C) J. STEVENS IDEAL “SCHUETZEN SPECIAL” NO. 54 - 44 1/2 FALLING BLOCK RIFLE WITH UNUSUAL TURKEY AND MOUNTAIN LION ENGRAVING AND 2/3 ROUND, 1/3 OCTAGON BARREL. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: Single shot 54-44-1/2 Falling Block Serial No. 1689 Caliber/Bore: .22 WRF Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Made up until 1916, this model was at the top of the “Ideal” line. Many options were available. 32” No. 3 weight one-third octagon barrel has all correct factory markings, and is fitted with front sight with interchangeable apertures. Case hardened number 44-1/2 action with double set triggers, wood paneled lever, and windage adjustable tang sight with multi-aperture sighting disc, is engraved with unusual scenes of a turkey in open meadow on left, and a puma on rock on right. By looking at the very interesting engraving, the border is noted to be several different styles, and the belief is that this gun was made as a salesman’s sample, designed to show off different engraving patterns. Semi-straight, nicely crotch figured American walnut buttstock with heavy nickel plated schutzen buttplate features large right handed cheekpiece and fancy checkering pattern. Matching schnabeled forend is inlet with interesting (possible factory) mother-of-pearl inlays. Central inlay is also inset with opal. Schnabeled portion of forend has inlet mother-of-pearl and silver flower and leaves. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Barrel retains over 50% of what appears to be original blue and has been drilled and tapped for scope blocks (filler screws presently installed). Action retains possibly as much as 30% original color, considerably silvered and faded. Stocks retain most of their original French polish worn through on high edges, with numerous light marks. Checkering is dark and somewhat worn, especially on forend. Buttplate retains nearly all of its nickel (possibly renewed). Bore is good to fine lightly frosted, with a ring about 8” from breech end. Action is tight. Triggers work. A silver leaf is missing from inlay on forend. An attractive rifle. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. TR 8,000 - 10,000
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2228 - (C) SUPERB ORIGINAL CONDITION STEVENS MODEL 52 - 44 1/2 FALLING BLOCK RIFLE WITH FECKER TUBE SIGHT. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: Single Shot 52 Falling Block Serial No. 9337 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” 30” No. 4 weight one-third octagon barrel has all correct factory markings, and is fitted with globe front sight and scope blocks holding Fecker tube sight number 7159 with interchangeable apertures. Case hardened No. 44-1/2 action with loop lever, double set triggers, and patented tang sight, with interchangeable apertures, is engraved with large sprays of shaded scroll on each side within line borders. Superb crotch figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock with case hardened pronged Swiss buttplate features large right hand cheekpiece and modified point pattern checkering. Matching schnabeled forend has factory folding palm rest. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little use. Barrel retains over 95% original blue, with some sharp edge wear and a few light marks. Action retains nearly all original color, color on lever is faded a bit and silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of their original varnish, with a number of light marks and scratches. Checkering is still relatively light in color. Buttplate retains nearly all of its case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges. Bore is excellent, with sharp rifling throughout. Action is tight. Triggers work, but needs cleaning. Tube sight retains nearly all of its blue; present front sight not high enough to use. Truly a superb rifle. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM39 7,500 - 12,500
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2229 - (C) SCOPED STEVENS POPE 44 - 1/2 ACTION MODEL 52 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: Single Shot Pope 52 Serial No. 4657 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Pope barrel number is 1419 and the code is “20/141”. Face of action marked 52. Action is 44 - 1/2 and scroll engraved, and fitted with double set triggers. Lever is of the type normally found on a type 54. Lever is nickel plated. Buttstock of fancy walnut is nicely checkered and fitted with a typical buttplate for this model. Stevens forearm is of the two screw style, nicely checkered, showing very little wear. Stevens-Pope barrel is 30” long, #4 weight, half octagon, and breech loading only. The front sight is a globe style, rear is a Stevens-Pope Pope tang sight. Scope is a Stevens scope, #368. CONDITION: Most of case colors are brilliant on action. Action lever has a few small chips in the nickel. Buttplate still shows most of the original case color. Virtually all of the buttstock varnish remains with a few minor handling marks, most notable is a small chip on cheekpiece. Scope shows considerable handling with fairly thin bluing. TR 7,500 - 10,000
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2230 - (C) STEVENS 44 - 1/2 POPE SPECIAL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH FALSE MUZZLE STARTER. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: Single Shot Pope Special Serial No. 3151 Caliber/Bore: .33-47 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Case colored action with double set triggers and nickel plated Pope lever. Face of the action is marked with a “52” and “P” for Pope model. Buttstock is fancy walnut fitted with correct buttplate, nickel plated. Stevens forearm with very fancy checkering is a two screw design and fitted with a Stevens-Pope palm rest. Barrel is stamped “P” with Pope barrel number 757 and Pope code “13/1.14”. 32” full octagon barrel with #4 weight. Barrel has a dovetail for a spirit level. Correctly numbered false muzzle and starter remain with gun. Globe front, Stevens-Pope rear. Scope is a Lyman 5A telescopic sight. The Stevens-Pope is not on the top flat, instead the next one over. CONDITION: Case colors on action are present but considerably faded. Buttplate has some loss of nickel at end of prongs. Barrel has most of the bluing except for on the edges and on bottom flat, presumably where it was rested for use. Action is good, bore is dirty but excellent. A fine, clean example. TR 7,000 - 11,000
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2231 - (C) STEVENS 44 - 1/2 ACTION POPE MODEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 44-1/2” Pope Model Serial No. 4219 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Non engraved case colored action fitted with double set triggers, Pope lever. Typical Pope Special pistol grip buttstock of fancy American walnut. Buttplate and Pope lever are nickel. Checkered Stevens forearm is two screw design and was factory fitted with a Stevens-Pope palm rest with a nickel base. Stevens-Pope number 1380 marked on the barrel under the forearm and on the false muzzle. 30” full octagon barrel, #4 weight. Globe front sight, Stevens-Pope rear. Sidle 24” scope fitted to rifle in unknown mounts, possibly Belding and Mull. CONDITION: Action retains most of the case coloring although it has faded. Buttstock shows signs of previous repair behind upper tang and at wrist. Pope lever and buttplate retain virtually all of their original nickel. Palm rest and forearm are both in fine condition. Barrel retains almost all of its blue, except for high edges. Scope optics need some work. Action is good, barrel is excellent. Previous history states that it was owned by Claude Roderick and Art Chafin, noted old time collectors. TR 6,000 - 9,000
2232 - (C) SCOPED STEVENS POPE SPECIAL 44-1/2 STEVENS-POPE RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: Single Shot Pope Special Serial No. 8753 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Rifle. Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Case colored action with double set triggers and a nickel plated Pope lever. Face of the action is marked “P” for Pope model. Buttstock is checkered and has a nickel plated buttplate. Checkered Stevens single screw forearm is fitted with a Stevens-Pope palm rest on a nickel base. Barrel is 28”, full octagon, #4 weight, and marked with Stevens Pope number 1817. Sights are Stevens wind gauge front and a Vernier style rear without windage adjustment. Scope is a Stevens #338 in Stevens mounts. CONDITION: Overall condition is very fine on a rarely found rifle. Action shows almost all of its case color, although faded. Buttstock shows some minor dents and dings from handling. Buttplate retains virtually all of its nickel plating, except for where it would have been resting on the floor. Forearm has very minor marks if any. Barrel retains 90% of the blue with most of the loss on the sharp edges. Scope needs cleaning. Action is good, bore is excellent. TR 6,000 - 9,000
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2233 - (C) STEVENS 44-1/2 ACTION POPE MODEL 45 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 55 Serial No. 2072 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 32” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Case colored action not engraved. Lever similar to that found on a Model 51, with the wood inserts may be replaced or re-checkered. Buttstock of very fancy walnut, straight grip, typical Pope style nickel-plated buttplate. Stevens forearm is unnumbered, made out of fancy walnut matching the buttstock, of the two screw design. Replacement Stevens Pope style palm rest has been reblued with base turning plum. Stevens-Pope barrel, 32” long, #5 weight, full octagon, and fitted with false muzzle numbered 976, with a replaced blinding pin. Starter is unnumbered. Comes with correctly numbered loading rod. Barrel has empty rear dovetail, and one a front globe sight, fitted for a different length scope originally fitted to the rifle. Current scope is a Lyman 438 Field, and the rear sight is Lyman with a wind gauge in the base. Under the forearm, barrel is marked P 976 and 20/1.41, which is Pope’s code, and the P indicates Pope’s personal involvement with the rifle, either rifling it himself or inspecting it himself. CONDITION: 30% case colors on action still showing, some bright, balance turning grey. False muzzle will not seat completely - pins or holes need cleaning. Buttstock wood has been refinished. 50% nickel remaining on buttplate. Old time shooter Sam Clark once owned this rifle and claimed it to be the most accurate rifle he ever shot. Excellent bore and action. 90% bluing with high edge wear. TR 5,500 - 7,500
2234 - (C) SCOPED STEVENS 44-1/2 MODEL 52 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARREL. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 52-44-1/2 Serial No. 533 Caliber/Bore: .22 Short Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Scroll engraved case colored action fitted with double set triggers, Pope lever. Face of action marked 52. Buttstock of fancy American walnut and fitted with correct nickel plated buttplate. Stevens forearm in the two screw style is fitted with an incredibly rare Remington Walker palm rest. The 30” half octagon barrel is #4 weight and chambered for .22 Short. Front sight is missing, rear sight has base only. Stevens scope #474. Consignor reports that this rifle belong to Dr. W.G. Hudson, who was a very famous shooter in the past. Barrel and action are serial numbered together correctly. This rifle comes with an extra barrel, 30” long, half octagon, #3 weight, Stevens-Pope. Comes with its own forearm showing minor handling marks, fitted at one time with a palm rest which is currently missing. We believe that it is .28-30 but do not have the ability to check. Cast the barrel before firing. Stevens number 533, Pope number 611, barrel code “18/1.24”. Extra dovetail on bottom towards muzzle and extra hole on bottom ahead of where the forearm would sit. Fitted with scope blocks, and the base only for a wind gauge front sight. CONDITION: Case colors have largely faded. Scope needs cleaning. Good action, both bores are excellent. TR 5,000 - 8,000
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2235 - (C) STEVENS 44 ACTION MODEL 54 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 54/44 Serial No. 4522 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Scroll engraved action, not etched, double set triggers, lever with typical wood insert found on a 54. Action, lever, and buttplate have been blued. Sights are a globe front and Stevens-Vernier with wind gauge in rear. Barrel is a 30” half octagon, #3 weight, with excellent blue. Barrel is numbered to the action. Stevens forearm is of the two screw style and is fitted with a palm rest, probably by an old time custom maker. Forearm is also checkered in a coarse pattern. CONDITION: Stock finish is very good but the checkering is coarse and somewhat crude for this model. Stock has a few tiny cracks where the action and buttstock come together, and what looks like a repair on the right side of the wrist near the action. Barrel has excellent blue with some high edge wear. Good action, very good bore. One screw on forearm is stripped and will need to be fixed but most of the finish remaining. This rifle could use a good, through cleaning. TR 4,000 - 6,000
2236 - (C) SCOPED STEVENS 44-1/2 ACTION SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 44 - 1/2 Model 52 Serial No. 1 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Stevens 44-1/2 action marked 52 with a Pope model buttstock and buttplate. The action shows traces of case color, is marked 52 on action face, and shows typical engraving for the model. It is fitted with double set triggers. Fitted with a Pope lever. Action is serial number 001 - could this be the first 44-1/2 or the first Pope Special? We don’t know. The walnut buttstock is a Pope Special model checkered in a most unusual pattern. Buttstock shows extraordinary figure and is fitted with a Pope buttplate. Forearm is not serial numbered and is a Stevens pattern one screw with a tip rest that has had a palm rest fitted to it, which is now missing. Forearm tip rest is a separate piece of wood that has been attached to the forearm but the quality appears to be factory work. The 30” No. 4 full octagon barrel has an unusual engraving pattern at the breech and at the forearm end. Barrel is drilled and tapped for scope blocks, has three extra dovetails, and one extra set of holes for other scope blocks which are now plugged. Barrel is marked Geo. C. Schoyen, Denver, Colorado. Sights are a globe front and a Winchester tang rear. Most unusual Stevens scope is marked Patent Pending, but has not been given a Stevens scope number and has a most unusual post and bead reticle. One screw on scope mount is missing. Scope has been fitted with a Pope rib. There is a false muzzle which is present but needs cleaning to seat correctly. The original starter is also with the rifle. CONDITION: Action is good, bore appears excellent. Action shows traces of original colors. Otherwise, shows a lot of shooting wear. Checkering has been worn down. Finish is slightly crazed from age and a masterfully inset piece of wood has been fitted to the comb to repair what is believed to fix the loss of a knot in the highly figured walnut the filler where tip rest was fitted to forearm is now gone. Blue has worn off on the sharp edges of the octagon barrel. TR 3,000 - 5,000
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2237 - (C) STEVENS 44 - 1/2 ACTION MODEL 49 SINGLE SHOT SCHUTZEN RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 44 - 1/2 Action Model 49 Serial No. 4103 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Rifle Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Very lightly engraved action with an unusual pattern. Depiction of rabbit on left side, standing rabbit on right. A very odd silver line cuts across the right side of the action. Fitted with double set triggers and a number 4 loop lever. Face of action stamped 49. Pistol grip buttstock is checkered and has a cheekpiece. Buttplate is a number 3 heavy Swiss, originally case colored. Stevens forearm of the two screw design, checkered, and mounted with a late style Winchester palm rest and base inletted into the forearm. Barrel serial number matches the action. Half octagon, number 3 weight. Front sight is a globe, rear sight is a Stevens-Vernier with windage. CONDITION: Traces of the case color on action remain. Finish on buttstock is excellent with a few scattered dings from handling. No case coloring left on buttplate. An old time repair on the forearm, right side front, is present. Majority of the barrel blue remains with a couple of patches of oxidation just behind the front sight and at the muzzle. Good action, excellent bore. A fine old rifle in a desirable caliber with an unusual engraving pattern. TR 3,000 - 5,000
2238 - (M) STEVENS CPA REPRODUCTION BY PAUL SHUTTLEWORTH SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: CPA Reproduction Serial No. 656 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Rifle Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern
This Stevens 44-1/2 Pope Special Model by CPA Arms (Paul Shuttleworth). Exquisite stock wood with one small, easily fixed, dent on right side. No. 4 half octagon barrel. Fitted with a reproduction Pope palm rest and Pope lever. Drilled and tapped for a scope with scope blocks. No iron sights have been fitted to this rifle, although there is a dovetail present in the barrel. CONDITION: Wood is excellent with a small dent, shy to metal. Otherwise appears virtually unused with some minor scattered handling marks. Fine action, good bore. TR 2,500 - 3,500
2239 - (M) CPA POPE SPECIAL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: CPA Reproduction Serial No. 94227 Caliber/Bore: .219 Zipper Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Modern
Stevens 44-1/2 case colored reproduction action with double set triggers. Barrel is drilled and tapped for a scope, chambered for .219 Zipper, half octagon No. 3 weight. Buttstock and forearm of finely figured walnut. Nicely checkered. Forearm is fitted with a reproduction Pope style palm rest. Rifle is in a Pope Special configuration. CONDITION: Bright case colors show little to no wear. Rifle shows only the most minor of handling marks. There is a small mark on the front of the cheek rest. Barrel is somewhat dirty from use but has strong lands and grooves. Should clean well. TR 2,500 - 3,500
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2240 - (C) STEVENS MODEL 49 - 44 1/2 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARREL HAVING POPE STYLE RIFLING AND RELOADING EQUIPMENT. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 49 Serial No. 10760 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 WCF Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Stevens 44 - 1/2 fitted with a #4 loop lever and double set triggers. Case color is rippled pattern. Buttstock of figured American walnut, pistol grip style, non checkered. Oil stained near the action. #3 buttplate has been reblued. Stevens forearm is of the two screw style, non-checkered. 30” half octagon barrel, #4 weight, marked J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company. Also marked “SPECIAL STEEL FOR/SMOKELESS POWDERS”. Wind gauge front sight and a Stevens-Vernier rear with windage. Accompanying this rifle is an extra barrel and reloading tools. Extra barrel is 30”, half octagon, #4 weight, and serial numbered to the action. Extra barrel is marked J. Stevens Arms and Tool, and is believed to be chambered in .33-40. Cast before use. Fitted with a partially completed replacement forearm of a two screw design. Front sight is a wind gauge front sight missing aperture, drilled and tapped for a scope. Display card says that the barrel was rebored by Goodman in the left hand Pope style and uses .32-40 brass. Reloading equipment is a set of RCBS loading dies in .32-40, Simmons decapping tool, nose pour Hoch mold marked 338220 casts a 220 grain bullet, and nose pour Hoch mold marked 320195, casts a 195 grain bullet. Also included is a Steven’s hard rubber buttplate. Also included is a small display card describing the gun. CONDITION: Considerable case color remains on the action. Buttstock appears to have extra finish applied. Forearm shows extensive wear from handling. Good action, excellent bore. Barrel retains over 90% of the original blue. Extra barrel blue retains over 90% blue but there is some oxidation at the breech end. Bore is excellent with left hand twist rifling, similar to Pope’s, but is unmarked. TR 2,500 - 3,500
2241 - (C) STEVENS 44 - 1/2 ACTION MODEL 47 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 44-1/2 Action Model 47 Serial No. 11075 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Rifle Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Case colored action with with Stevens trademark stamp on left, no stamps on right. Action is fitted with double set triggers and a four finger loop lever. Buttstock is made of American walnut and features a pistol grip, sans checkering, and cheekpiece. Buttplate is a number 3 heavy Swiss, case colored. Stevens forearm is uncheckered, two screw design, and has had a custom palm rest inletted into it. Serial number and number 47 marked on lower tang. Barrel is 30” long, half octagon, number 3 weight. Stamped for .22 Long Rifle, and a very small “J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company, Chicopee Falls, Mass., USA” stamp. Front sight is a globe front, rear is a Stevens-Vernier. CONDITION: Action shows almost all of the original bright case colors with little or no wear. Lever has almost all of its original case color, slightly faded. Buttstock has only the smallest scratches etc. Buttplate has wear only on the tips of the prongs where they would rest on the floor. Barrel bluing is virtually all there with slight wear at the muzzle and the sharp edges of the octagon section. Excellent bore and action. This rifle is probably one of the last ones made at the Stevens factory. TR 2,500 - 3,500
2242 - (C) FINE BARRY DARR TARGET RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 44 - 1/2 Serial No. 2365 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Marked under the forearm “203”, dated 5-23-76, caliber .32-40, 1:16 twist. Full round 30” No. 5 weight breech-loading only barrel, drilled and tapped for a scope. Globe front sight, base only fitted to the tang. Stevens 44-1/2 action, fitted with double set triggers. Lever has a wood insert, typically found on a Model 51. Brass buttplate is unplated. Forearm is the Stevens one screw style. CONDITION: Action and lever show a majority of its original bright case colors. Buttstock shows little wear and is believed to be newly made,with a few seasoning cracks and new checkering. Forearm has possibly original checkering but has been refreshed. Barrel bluing shows some very minor scratches. Fine action, excellent bore. Should make an excellent shooter. TR 1,800 - 3,500
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2243 - (C) STEVENS 44 - 1/2 ACTION SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: Falling Block Serial No. 10513 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Rifle Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Case colored non engraved Stevens 44-1/2 action. Action face is not marked. Fitted with double set triggers and has a correct lever. Straight grip stock is checkered. Case colored rifle buttplate. Straight grip checkered wood stock. Stevens forearm of the one screw design, nicely checkered, minor bumps and handling marks, but overall excellent. Barrel is serial numbered to a different action, measures 26”, number 3 weight, half octagon, with a dovetail in the octagon section. Globe front sight and a Lyman tang sight. CONDITION: In excess of 90% of case colors on action remain in bright condition. Lever shows no case color. Buttplate showing majority of color. Buttstock is in excellent condition with minor handling marks. Forearm has very small crack on the left side at the top. Action is good, bore is excellent. A very presentable rifle with desirable set triggers. TR 1,800 - 3,000
2244 - (C) STEVENS 44 ACTION MODEL 49 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: SS Single Shot 49-44 Serial No. 4596 Caliber/Bore: .22 Short Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8”
Case colored 44 action with etched engraving of a running deer surrounded by foliate designs on right side, and a hunter with his gun up on left side with similar foliate border. No. 5 Schuetzen lever is correct for the Model 51 and the wood inserts are present. Pistol grip buttstock with cheekpiece. Checkering is of a coarse pattern. Buttplate is a No. 3 heavy Swiss style made from steel. Stevens forearm is of the two screw design and nicely checkered with just minor handling marks. Barrel is serial numbered 23638, not matching the action, 28” long, half octagon, apparently reblued. Barrel marked for .22 short. Not drilled and tapped for a scope. Stevens wind gauge front, rear sight missing. CONDITION: Traces of case color remains on the action. Buttstock shows considerable discoloration, believed to be from mildew and probably would clean. Minor dings and handling marks are present. Buttplate is now devoid of case color. Good action, excellent bore. Barrel has some loss of blue on bottom flat and on sharp edges. This gun is what is referred to as a “made up gun” as a loose barrel has replaced the original barrel. 44 actions are preferred by many shooters for shooting .22 rimfire cartridges and this rifle should clean up to be a good shooter. TR 1,800 - 2,800
2245 - (C) STEVENS 44-1/2 ACTION MODEL 47 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 44 - 1/2 Action Model 47 Serial No. 3646 Caliber/Bore: .28-30 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Case colored action with single trigger, number 3 loop lever, case colored. Buttstock with pistol grip is not checkered. Made of plain American walnut and shows some oil staining by the action. The buttplate is a brass replacement. Uncheckered forearm is of the one screw style. Barrel is 28” long, half octagon, number 3 weight, marked “J. Stevens Arms and Tools”, “3646” and for .28-30 caliber. Bead front sight and elevator barrel sight are fitted. It appears as though there was never a tang sight fitted to this rifle. CONDITION: Action and lever both retain virtually all of its original bright coloring. Barrel blue is virtually all there with just a little bit of wear at the muzzle. Wood is in wonderful condition with some very minor scratches, bumps, and assorted dings. Fine bore and action. Unfortunately the buttplate has been replaced, otherwise this would be an excellent collector piece. TR 1,500 - 2,500
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2246 - (C) STEVENS 44-1/2 ACTION MODEL 47 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 44-1/2 Action Model 47 Serial No. 2192 Caliber/Bore: .22-3000 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
The basis for this rifle was a standard Stevens 47 with the 44-1/2 action. It was customized by J.E. Gebby, who relined the barrel to the .22-3000 cartridge and installed a ramp base for a target hooded interchangeable disc front sight. The breech of barrel is drilled with three holes to accept a scope mount. Rifle was never drilled for a rear sight. Original tang sight, lever action, walnut Schnabel forend, uncheckered pistol grip stock, and nickel plated Swiss style buttplate. CONDITION: 95-97% original factory blue on barrel. Frame colors have nickeled out with none remaining. Varnished walnut stocks are excellent with a few handling dings. Near mint bore and action. Beautiful rifle that only needs a scope. Should be one hell of a tack driver. 1,500 - 2,500
2247 - (C) STEVENS NO. 44 (WALNUT HILL) SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN .22 HORNET WITH CUSTOM STOCKS AND FECKER SCOPE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: Single Shot Serial No. 1634 Caliber/Bore: .22 Hornet Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4”
28” round barrel is cut for rear sight and fitted with two folding leaf express rear and silver bead front. Top is marked “STEVENS (WALNUT HILL)”. Scope blocks are installed holding 6 X Fecker scope in micrometer mounts. Case hardened number 44 action with knob lever fitted with Lyman tang sight has “Stevens” marked on left side. Custom, possibly altered from original, pistol grip buttstock measures 13 - 3/4” over checkered steel buttplate. Grip is checkered and a hard rubber buttplate has been added. Matching long forend with diagonal hard rubber forend tip attaches to barrel with two screws. Weight: 9 lbs 4 oz. CONDITION: Fine, but altered. Metal retains 80-90% original finish with a number of scratches and blotches. Stocks refinished and reconfigured. Scope is fair to good, with lots of scratches and plier marks. Optically clouded. Bore is very good to fine with some pitting toward breech end. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 114. 1,000 - 1,500
2248 - (C) STEVENS 44 ACTION MODEL 47 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH EXTRA BARREL. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 49-44 Serial No. 3412 Caliber/Bore: .22 S & .22 LR Barrel Length: 29 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Face of the action is devoid of any markings. Action is fitted with double set triggers and a typical loop lever which has had a brass spur attached. Buttstock is not original and made of nicely figured wood. Buttplate is too large and does not fit correctly. The forearm is Stevens one screw style and is numbered to the action. Barrel is a 29-3/4” half octagon No. 3 weight, numbered to action, and non original “Short” mark. No front sight, early Stevens-Vernier tang sight. Accompanying this rifle is an extra Stevens barrel, chambered in .22 Long Rifle, 30”, with a homemade forearm fitted for a palm rest which is missing and marked with serial number “3412” but in a different font. CONDITION: Action shows considerable but faded case color. Fine action and bore. Most bluing is present with wear on sharp edges of the octagon section of barrel. Extra barrel has an excellent bore. TR 800 - 1,400
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2249 - (C) STEVENS FAVORITE CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: Favorite Custom Serial No. H140 Caliber/Bore: .32 Long Rimfire Barrel Length: 22” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Case colored and engraved action with single trigger and loading lever. Replaced buttstock of fancy American walnut with an interesting and elaborate checkering pattern with a pistol grip and a nickel plated Swiss buttplate. Forearm is also not original and of fancy walnut, checkered, and fitted with one screw. 22” long barrel is of number 2 (?) weight, .32 Long Rimfire, and is engraved and has gold bands at muzzle and breech. Barrel is reblued. CONDITION: Action and lever recently engraved and recolored. Retains virtually all of its color. Buttstock has very minor handling marks and appears nearly new. Action is good, bore is poor. Reblue on barrel is excellent. A showy little gun that appears very fine on the outside. TR 800 - 1,200
2250 - (C) STEVENS POPE 44-1/2 ACTION POPE MODEL 52 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 44-1/2 Pope Serial No. 3408 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Face of the action is marked 52. Stevens was known for mixing model numbers, especially with the Pope Special rifles. Pope barrel number 1819 with no Pope code. Fitted with a typical loop lever for Model 52. Double set triggers are fitted. Engraved in a simple scroll pattern. Buttstock, with very nicely finished wood, beautifully checkered, is a Pope Special style with a Pope Special buttplate. Stevens forearm is nicely checkered, two screw style, and fitted with a Stevens-Pope palm rest. 30” octagon barrel is #4 weight and fitted with a false muzzle and starter. False muzzle is stamped with the barrel number and the starter has the barrel number scratched in, not stamped. Front sight is missing, Stevens-Pope sight on tang. Scope is unmarked, fitted with a Pope rib. Comes with the original numbered loading rod. CONDITION: Action has small area of age freckling on right side and traces of case color, especially on left side. Buttstock has numerous small scratches, dings, etc., from handling over the years. Fine action, excellent bore. Optics need cleaning. TR 6,000 - 8,000
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2251 - (C) SCOPED STEVENS 56 O44-1/2 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 56-O44-1/2 Serial No. 2536 Caliber/Bore: .25 RF Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This lovely single shot rifle features a half octagon to round barrel with razor sharp edges and legends. Manufactured with no front sight. Barrel is mounted with sight blocks and rings. Deluxe triple X perch belly walnut stock with flared pistol grip and Stevens gutta percha buttplate. Double set trigger, case colored frame, deluxe checkered Schnabel walnut forend. Sports a period J. Stevens 3/4” tube scope No. 470. CONDITION: 98% blue on barrel. 98% fire blue on block. 95% beautiful Stevens case colors on frame. Generous case colors on lever. Wood is near mint with a beautiful finish. Light age freckling on upper tang. Clean optics. Strong, clean rifled bore. 3,500 - 5,500
2252 - (C) STEVENS 44 ACTION MODEL 50 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: 50-44 Serial No. 4784 Caliber/Bore: .25-20 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Etched engraved case colored action with two squirrels on one side and a deer head on the other. Face of the action is marked 50. Fitted with a single trigger and three finger loop lever. Buttstock has a checkered pistol grip and cheekpiece and is made out of fairly fancy American walnut. The buttplate is a number 3 Swiss. Buttplate would originally have been case colored. Barrel is of number 2 weight, 28” long, half octagon, and correctly serial numbered to the action. Under the forearm is stamped the caliber, .25-21. Stevens forearm is of the one screw design and made out of checkered fancy walnut. Lyman wind gauge front sight and a Stevens-Vernier tang rear. CONDITION: Retains a considerable amount of bright case color on action. Buttstock is excellent, with very minor handling marks. Buttplate has only traces of case color remaining. Barrel shows numerous blemishes on the octagon section, most of the remaining barrel showing most original blue. A very rare rifle in excellent condition. TR 3,000 - 5,000
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2253 - (C) STEVENS POPE FACTORY ENGRAVED STYLE NO. 52 FALLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Stevens - Pope Model: Pope Serial No. 4525 Caliber/Bore: .22 Short Barrel Length: 29 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Pope Model factory engraved. This particular example with “Stevens Pope” marked barrel (Pope barrel number P/726, Pope code 25/.59) is full octagon, Number 3 weight, and fitted with Stevens scope number 487, as well as front sight with interchangeable sighting discs. Under the forearm is an extra set of holes for the forearm, indicating that the barrel has been set back. Number 44 action is stamped on the face of the action and is fitted with double set triggers and Pope lever, as well as a Lyman tang sight adjustable for windage at top and elevation. Action is engraved in factory fancy scroll pattern with a field of large scroll on each side within half flower borders. Schuetzen style buttstock with right handed cheekpiece and nickel plated Pope special buttplate, is of nicely figured American walnut, checkering at grip has Fleur-di-Lis intrusions, and sporting an attractive fiddleback pattern. Matching schnabeled forend has very rare factory cork tip rest. Truly a very rare rifle showing the finest workmanship Stevens was capable of. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains most of its original blue with high edge wear and thinning overall. Action retains a considerable amount of its original case hardening color, strongest where protected. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original finish with added oil, and a few scratches, heavy and light. Bore is fine, strong rifling throughout, with a bit of frosting and one or two minor pits at breech end. The lower prong on the buttplate is broken. Scope is good, retaining most of its blue with numerous dents and marks in tube. Somewhat fogged. Lyman tang sight is very fine. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. TR 9,000 - 11,000
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2254 - (C) STEVENS 44 - 1/2 ACTION POPE MODEL SCHUETZEN RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Stevens Pope Model: 44 - 1/2 Pope Serial No. 9230 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/8” 44-1/2 action is non-engraved (typical for this model) and case hardened. Action is fitted with a nickel-plated Pope three finger lever and double set triggers. Face of action is marked “P”. Buttstock of highly figured American walnut is checkered and features a pistol grip. It is also fitted with a special design cheekpiece by Stevens exhibition shooter F.C. Ross which is more elevated for use with a telescopic sight. Nickel plated Pope special buttplate. The barrel is 30”, tapered full octagon, No. 3 weight, and is marked on the top “Manufactured by the J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company, Chicopee Falls, Mass., USA.” The Stevens forearm of matching walnut is of the two screw design, checkered, and is fitted with a factory installed Stevens-Pope palm rest with nickel plated base and stem. Front sight is missing, rear sight is a Stevens-Vernier with windage adjustment. Scope is a Winchester A5. Pope number under the forearm is 1851. CONDITION: Action retains almost all of its original vivid case colors. Lever has some minor patches of the nickel flaking. Buttstock shows only the most minor of handling marks. Buttplate shows minor wear. Barrel blue is excellent, showing minor brightness on the sharp edges. Forearm has four minor chips on the barrel end. Scope needs optical work. A wonderful example of a rare variation of a Pope special. TR 9,000 - 13,000
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2255 - (C) FINE FACTORY ENGRAVED STEVENS POPE MODEL 44 - 1/2 ACTION MODEL 54 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Pope Model: SS 54-44-1/2 Serial No. 1801 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? Stevens Model 44-1/2 action Model 54. Action is scroll engraved. No. 4 loop lever, nickel plated, which is unusual as this model is normally fitted with a No. 6 Schutzen special lever. Face of the action is stamped 54. Buttstock has a straight grip made of fancy American walnut with cheekpiece and very fine checkering of a fancy style. Buttplate is a No. 5 Schutzen Special, nickel plated. Stevens forearm is of the two screw design and finely checkered in a fancy pattern. Barrel is serial numbered to the action. Pope No. 957 and Pope code 21/1.24. No. 5 weight. Full octagon. Barrel has not been drilled and tapped for a scope and was made as a breech loader only. Wind gauge front sight with adjustment knob worked by a screw. Rear sight is a Stevens-Vernier with wind gauge adjustments mounted on tang. CONDITION: Action shows traces of the case color. Buttstock has some grain separation behind the action. Wood finish is very good with a few small dents and scratches from handling. Buttplate has little wear. Forearm shows minor handling. Barrel retains over 90% of the blue, with losses at the sharp edges and one spot on the left side. Good action, bore is excellent. A fine old 54 that has seen little use. A great example of a very rare rifle. TR 8,500 - 11,500
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2256 - (C) STEVENS POPE 44-1/2 ACTION MODEL 45 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Pope Model: 44 - 1/2 Serial No. 4792 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Fitted with special order double set triggers and two trigger lever. Face of the action stamped 45. Buttstock is straight grip, uncheckered, made of fairly plain American walnut. Buttplate is a case colored number 3 heavy Swiss. Stevens forearm is of a two screw design, non-checkered, and fitted with a Stevens-Pope palm rest on a nickel plated base. The finish on the forearm does not match that of the buttstock, however, serial number on the forearm matches the action. Stevens-Pope barrel is Pope barrel number 1670. 30”, half octagon, number 4 weight, marked Stevens-Pope etc.. Front sight is a globe, rear sight is a Stevens-Pope. False Muzzle is marked 1670, correctly matched to the bore. Brass bullet starter is also scratched 1670, albeit lightly. CONDITION: Case coloring on action is still quite bright, while little finish remains on the lever. Stock finish is excellent with just a few dings and handling marks. Fair amount of case color remaining on the buttplate. Forearm is in excellent condition with only the most minor handling marks. Excellent bore. Barrel shows almost all of the original blue with a little wear at the corner of the octagons. This rifle is a very nice condition Pope that retains its matched false muzzle and starter. A very nice false muzzle outfit in excellent condition. TR 5,000 - 7,500
2257 - (C) STEVENS POPE MODEL O44-1/2 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Stevens Pope Model: O44-1/2 Serial No. 2675 Caliber/Bore: .22 Caliber Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
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This lovely rifle features a Stevens Pope barrel marked on top flat, half octagon half round with double bead flip-up globe sight. Double set triggers. Barrel is numbered 1824. Later Pope style rear tang sight. Perch belly stock has beautiful checkered pistol grip including base. CONDITION: Metal retains virtually all of its reapplied blued finish. Wood is near mint. Fine action. Strong, near mint rifled bore. 4,000 - 6,500
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2258 - (C) SUPERB CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE ON WEBLEY 1902 ACTION. Manufacturer: Webley Model: Single Shot Serial No. 12049 Caliber/Bore: .470 Nitro Express Barrel Length: 26 - 7/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: Approx 2 - 3/16” Drop at Heel: approx 2 - 15/16” Length of Pull: 14” Built on a very scarce Model 1902 Webley single shot dropping block large frame action, it appears this rifle was custom finished in 1996 with fitting of 26 - 7/8” nicely contoured Krieger barrel. One standing, three folding leaf express rear sight is in nicely shaped island base. Matching front base holds ivory bead. Bottom of barrel is stamped with action serial number, caliber, “4/96” and barrel smiths initials “S R H”. Breech end of barrel is inlaid with three gold bands and caliber is engraved on left side. Case hardened Webley action with automatic tang safety has had back line filed with double ogee decoration. Engraving consists of a very fancy border with exceptionally well cut varying sized scroll enhanced by flowers, all within a flush inlaid gold lines. Serial number is engraved on trigger guard bow. Stunning, exhibition quality intricately burl figured and wildly marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14” over black leather covered pad. Stock features shadow line enhancements to right hand cheekpiece and side panels. A sling eye is in raised pad on toe line. Grip checkering is perfectly cut in point pattern with deep reverse curves to back lines. Matching forend with ebony tip attaches to barrel with screw through oval color hardened steel escutcheon. Weight: 9 lbs 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as custom finished, with only a few light marks in the satin rust blue on barrel. Some sharp edge wear is on the nicely case colored action. A few scattered very light marks in the superbly oil finished stocks which have crisp lines and sharp edges. Bore is excellent. Mechanically excellent. MGM210. 8,000 - 10,000
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2259 - (C) EXCEPTIONAL WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HI-WALL DELUXE .40-90 SS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE (1907). Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1885 Special Target Serial No. 104822 Caliber/Bore: .40-90 SS Barrel Length: 29 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Curio & Relic Serial number 104822 applied on March 8th, 1907; record is blank. This special order Model 1885 features the scarce full heavy No. 4 octagon barrel, blued frame, pistol grip, single set trigger, single lever, special target deluxe high gloss checkered fancy American walnut stock with cheek piece and plated Swiss buttplate. Stock has ebony insert at end of pistol grip. Forearm is of fancy walnut, checkered, with ebony insert at tip. Sights include wind-gauge front sight, graduated peep tang, and Winchester sporting rear. Blued frame with case colored hammer and lever. CONDITION: Octagon barrel has wear on high edges with 90% blue mixing with beautiful plum, some thinning. Most barrel wear is at muzzle and sharp edges. Sides of frame retain approximately 75% original high polish blue, mostly worn at high spots. Traces of color on lever. The highly finished checkered stocks have usual bumps and bruises and small crack on left part of tang, which does not appear to extend very far, and a few spots of grain separation. Forearm shows very little if any wear. Traces of plating left on buttplate. Fine action. Strong, clean rifled bore. A great example of a special target in a caliber that, after shooting, would be refreshing. A renickling of the buttplate would make this rifle the centerpiece of any Winchester single shot collection. 7,500 - 10,000
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2260 - (C) WINCHESTER HI-WALL SCHUTZEN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-wall Special Target Serial No. 89589 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Blued action fitted with an extra screw on the right side, which is believed to provide a takedown feature. Double set triggers and a case colored two trigger lever. The buttstock of fancy American walnut has a checkered pistol grip with cap and cheekpiece. Nickel plated Swiss buttplate. Forearm is checkered fancy American walnut with ebony insert. 28” barrel, half octagon, number 3 weight. Stamped for “Winchester Repeating Arms Company” etc., and for .22 Long. Front sight is a Winchester with a windage adjustment. The tang sight is a Winchester-Vernier. Factory research lists rifle shipped June 12th, 1901 and repaired and returned October 25th, 1902; left the factory as a 30” .32-40 half octagon No. 3 barrel with Schuetzen set trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, mid-range Vernier and wind gauge sights, no rear sight, no level, Swiss buttplate, and Swiss cheek piece. CONDITION: Overall appearance is very fine. Action just has a few minor scratches on it. Lever has considerable case color remaining, although worn in some spots. Buttstock and forearm have very light handling marks. Buttplate has almost all nickel remaining. Barrel bluing shows little wear. Bore is excellent, action is fine. A wonderful example of a rarely found caliber. TR 7,500 - 9,000
2261 - (C) SCOPED WINCHESTER HI-WALL THIN WALL ACTION SCHUETZEN TAKEDOWN RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Schuetzen Serial No. 109620 Caliber/Bore: .25-35 Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Blued action fitted with a spur lever and double set triggers. Lever stamped 454. Buttstock is made of fancy American walnut with checkered pistol grip with cap. Buttplate is a Laudersack style believed to have originally been case colored. Forearm of fancy American walnut is checkered with an ebony insert and fitted with a late style Winchester palm rest with a knob. 27-1/2” barrel, full octagon, number 3 weight. Marked “Nickel Steel” and in the highly desirable .25-35 caliber. Barrel is fitted with a Winchester wind gauge front sight and a WinchesterVernier rear, as well as a Winchester A5 scope. Factory research shows this rifle shipped with a 30” number 3 weight octagon barrel (now 27-1/2”) in .22 Short caliber (now .25-35) with mid-range Vernier and peep sights, no rear seat, and Lyman target front sight; checkered pistol grip stock with Schuetzen buttplate and cheekpiece, set triggers, takedown, spur lever, and palm rest; shipped from warehouse December 2nd, 1910. CONDITION: Bluing is starting to thin. Buttstock shows numerous minor rubs and scratches. Very little color remaining of buttplate. Forearm has minor handling marks. Bore is excellent and action is good. Optics are fine, may need minor cleaning. A handsome schuetzen in fine condition showing minor wear from shooting and handling over the years. A most desirable caliber and would make a fine addition to anyone’s collection of American schuetzen rifles. TR 6,500 - 8,500
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2262 - (C) WINCHESTER HI-WALL TAKEDOWN SCHUETZEN RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Schuetzen Takedown Serial No. 113538 Caliber/Bore: .38 WCF Barrel Length: 31” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Blued action with double set triggers and special late style underlever. Schuetzen buttstock is checkered, fitted with a pistol grip with cap and cheekpiece. Made from dark fancy American walnut. Helm pattern buttplate appears to be reblued, turning somewhat plum. Forearm of fancy American walnut is checkered with an ebony tip and is fitted with a tuning fork Winchester palm rest. Barrel is 30” long, full octagon, number 3 weight. Front sight is a Winchester wind gauge style with spirit level, missing insert, with a Winchester-Vernier tang sight. An extra dovetail in the barrel has been filled. Factory research states this rifle shipped May 7th, 1913; no other information available. CONDITION: Action retains almost all of its blue with just a couple of minor scratches. Buttstock has a few very minor marks. Buttplate retains virtually all of its reblue. Barrel shows minor scratches, most of blue still present. Fine action with excellent bore. This rifle could stand to have a little loving care applied to it to turn it into a really wonderful example. TR 5,500 - 7,500
2263 - (C) WINCHESTER HI-WALL TAKEDOWN SCHUETZEN RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Schuetzen Serial No. 110954 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Rifle Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
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Thin wall action, blued, and fitted with Winchester double set triggers and the late style schuetzen lever. Buttstock of highly figured American walnut has a pistol grip, grip cap, and is checkered. It is fitted with a cheekpiece. The buttplate is a Laudensack style, originally blued. Forearm is checkered, made of figured walnut, with an ebony insert and a base for a Winchester palm rest is installed, although there is no palm rest. Barrel is 30” long, full octagon, number 3 weight, marked Winchester Repeating Arms etc., and stamped for the caliber, “.22 Long R” for long rifle. Front sight is a Winchester wind gauge with very little original finish, rear sight is a Winchester-Vernier tang. Barrel is not drilled and tapped for a scope. CONDITION: Action has considerable blue wear on the top of the action. The rest of the action retains most of its blue. Buttstock finish is lightly crazed, and shows a few handling marks with a very small chip on the edge of the cheekpiece. Buttplate has very little remaining blue. Barrel blue is in excess of 90% showing some wear, especially on edges. Fine action, bore is dirty but excellent. Overall, a very presentable rifle that would make a great shooter. TR 4,500 - 7,000
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2264 - (C) SCOPED WINCHESTER/ BREMER SCHUETZEN RIFLE WITH LAUDENSACK BUTT. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Serial No. 97289 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Nickel plated Hi-Wall action with nickel plated spur lever and double set triggers. Serial number on lower tang. Bottom of action is stamped “17”, significance unknown. Buttstock features checkered pistol grip with cap and cheekpiece and is made of American walnut with a wonderful pattern. Buttplate is a Laudensack pattern buttplate, which is the later Winchester schuetzen style. Winchester forearm is checkered and has an ebony insert, with no space for a palm rest. 30” full octagon barrel, number 4 weight, has been reblued. Wind gauge front sight, no rear. Winchester A5 scope with dirty optics. Barrel has an extra dovetail that has been filled, probably from an early scope mount. Factory research states this rifle shipped as 30” .22 caliber half octagon number 3 weight barrel with set trigger, pistol grip checkered stock with Swiss buttplate, and spur lever; shipped June 23rd, 1905, returned and repaired April 24th, 1911 order 35205. CONDITION: Action has almost all of the nickel remaining. Wood has been refinished and shows only very minor handling marks. Barrel reblue shows almost no wear. Scope optics could use cleaning. TR 4,500 - 6,500
2265 - (C) WINCHESTER HI-WALL THIN WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Serial No. 87631 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
O. A. Bremer was a noted period (1900) custom maker of Schueten rifles and this is a classic example. Thin wall action with double set triggers. Blued action. Custom buttstock with long diamond checkering, pistol grip, cheekpiece, typical of Bremer’s work. Buttstock also fitted with a forearm cap. Fitted with a nickel plated buttplate marked O.A. Bremer of San Francisco, Maker on top prong. Underlever is a spurred design. The forearm is Winchester with an ebony insert at the tip, which has faded to a yellowish color. Forearm is checkered and has a custom palm rest installed, probably made by Bremer. Barrel is marked “Manufactured by Winchester”, full octagon, spirit level insert in dovetail of barrel, number 4 weight. Front sight is a Winchester wind gauge sans spirit level, rear sight is a Winchester-Vernier tang sight. CONDITION: Action has only minor blemishes and a little wear. Barrel bluing is in excess of 90% with a few rubs, marks, and other spots. Majority of stock finish remains but there are numerous minor handling marks. Forearm is in very good condition with the finish being a little bleached and thinned, possibly from shooting off a rest. Action is good, bore has frosting and has some scattered areas of oxidation. TR 3,500 - 5,000
2266 - (C) SCOPED WINCHESTER HI-WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE BY C.C. JOHNSON. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Single Shot Hi Wall Serial No. 134350 Caliber/Bore: .225 Winchester Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Modern blued action fitted with single set trigger. Full octagon barrel, 28”, #3 weight, chambered for the .225 Winchester and marked C.C. Johnson. Buttstock by Oberlies is of American walnut with extraordinary figure and fitted with a series of inlays including two shields and a leaf and three diamonds. Brass buttplate. Fitted with “Spot-Shot” Litschert 15 power scope. CONDITION: Gun is in excellent condition showing very little use. Scope is in excellent condition with good optics. Bluing on barrel is excellent except for rub marks on sharp edges. Action has one small area of patina. TR 3,500 - 4,500
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2267 - (C) WINCHESTER HI-WALL CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT OFF HAND RIFLE BY NIEDNER WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Single Shot Hi-Wall Caliber/Bore: .25-40 Krag Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/8”
26” tapered round barrel is marked “NIEDNER RIFLE CORP DOWAGIAC, MICH” on top left (Barrel number 1381). Barrel is fitted with nicely shaped case hardened scope blocks holding Litschert 8 X Spot Shot target scope in micrometer rings. High wall action with custom finger lever, single set trigger, and lightweight hammer is marked with Winchester information on top tang and with Winchester proof on receiver ring. Action is silver finished and engraved with near full coverage large open shaded acanthus scroll surrounding relief gold inlaid birds of prey on sides; a perched hawk is on left, with another, in flight, carrying a rabbit on right. Stocks of quilted figure American walnut are checkered at grip and on long forend with large horn tip. Buttstock measures 13 - 3/8” over smooth horn buttplate, and is also fitted with a horn grip cap. Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, with only a few light handling marks in all wood and metal finishes. Bore is excellent. Mechanically fine. Scope has a number of scratches on tube. Optically good. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 105. 2,500 - 4,000
2268 - (C) VERY FINE CUSTOM THICK SIDE HIGH WALL WINCHESTER VARMINT RIFLE BY FASHINGBAUER AND ENGRAVED BY HOWARD GRANT. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: SS 85 Serial No. 111899 Caliber/Bore: .222 Remington Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2”
(Circa 1909) This fine custom rifle has 26” half round half octagon barrel fitted with quarter rib specially milled for target scope blocks. A sling eye is banded on. Original Winchester Model 1885 thick side high wall action fitted with single set trigger is blued and engraved with 80% coverage nicely cut varying sized scroll within geometric and feather borders. Consignor notes that engraving is by Howard Grant of Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin. Custom stocks are by Fashingbauer, and feature roll-over shadow line right hand cheekpiece, chinstrap transition to grip, ebony forend tip, and well cut borderless Fleur-de-Lis checkering with leaves and ribbons extending into and through pattern. Stock measures 13-1/2” over checkered steel buttplate with trap. Rifle is fitted with a Unertl 6X scope with exceptionally fine crosshair and dot reticle in micrometer rings. Rifle is also fitted with tan leather sling in Model 70 type detachable swivels. Weight with scope: 10 lbs 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, custom finished with only a few exceptionally light handling marks in all fine finishes, most notably some very light scratches on butt. Bore is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent. Optically clear. MGM223. 2,500 - 3,500
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2269 - (C) WINCHESTER HI-WALL THICK WALL CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Custom Serial No. 124213 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Fitted with a John Oberlies buttstock and forearm. Buttstock has checkered pistol grip, brass buttplate, and dark oil finish. Large forearm, checkered. Both buttstock and forearm have sling swivels. Barrel is stamped 1137, but no caliber markings are present. Forearm is held on with one screw. 24” barrel, number 4 weight, marked “Niedner Rifle Corp, Dowagiac, Mich.” Scope blocks by John Oberlies are mounted with no provisions for iron sights. Caliber is unknown .44 caliber cartridge with a long straight case. Cast before use to check. CONDITION: There are just a few very minor handling marks on the wood. Barrel retains virtually all of its bluing. Excellent bore and action. This is a fine example of a varmint rifle, when your varmint is a bear, bison, or mad elephant. Interesting rifle with an uncommonly found action and probably the largest caliber varmint rifle that Niedner ever made. Factory research shows no information available. TR 2,000 - 3,500
2270 - (C) WINCHESTER THICK SIDE HI-WALL TAKEDOWN CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Single Shot Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester Barrel Length: 27” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2”
27” heavy round barrel is marked “.308 Win” and “C. C. JOHNSON” at breech end. Muzzle is fitted with scope block for Lyman globe sight. Scope blocks are installed holding Fecker 6 X target scope number 8181 (?) in micrometer mounts. Takedown thick side Winchester high wall action has damascened lever and breech block, top of receiver stippled. Standard Winchester markings are on top tang. Very finely flame figured American walnut ogee pistol grip target buttstock most likely by John Oberlies, measures 13 - 1/2” over his style brass buttplate (not marked). Nicely sculpted, schnabeled forend has inset ebony tip. Weight: 12 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Appears to be a work in progress, with finishing and sanding marks on old refinish of metal. New stocks retain nearly all of their new oil finish. Bore is excellent. Scope is very fine with scratches, optically a bit cloudy. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Francis Brown. MGM 116. 2,000 - 3,000
2271 - (C) SCOPED WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HI-WALL SPECIAL ORDER THIN WALL ACTION SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Serial No. 116683 Caliber/Bore: .32-40 Barrel Length: 30 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Action was originally case colored and features single trigger lever and single set trigger. Action is a flat mainspring type and is stamped .32-40 under the mainspring. Buttstock is fancy American walnut with checkered pistol grip and cap. Fitted with a Swiss nickel plated buttplate. Forearm is dark and checkered. It is fitted for a Winchester palm rest, now missing. 30 - 3/4” barrel features full octagon, number 4 weight, and has four extra holes at the muzzle end for a false muzzle, now missing. Rifling has right had twist and is not by H.M. Pope. On left side of barrel is a very small stamp for “I (?) .N. Phillips, Sac.” We are not aware of a Phillips barrel maker so this may be a previously unknown barrel maker or an owner stamp. Front sight is a Winchester wind gauge while rear tang sight appears to be gunsmith made of fairly decent quality. Barrel also has an extra dovetail, now filled, and has been drilled and tapped for a scope. Barrel has been recut but still appears to be .32 caliber. Features a Unertl 10x scope. Factory research yields no information. CONDITION: Retains only traces of case color. Stock needs cleaning and shows minor handling marks. Buttplate is starting to flake although still has 90% of nickel. Some age spotting underneath the forearm. Good bore and action, although there is some minor roughness in front of the chamber. Full octagon barrel shows almost all of the original blue except for the sharp edges of the octagons. There is some minor age spotting toward the muzzle. A fine old custom target rifle. TR 2,000 - 3,000
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2272 - (C) WINCHESTER HI-WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Serial No. 83003 Caliber/Bore: .45-90 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Factory research states this rifle was shipped September 14th, 1899 with a number 3 30” half octagon barrel in .32-40 with plain trigger, plain stock and pistol grip, and graduated peep and bead sights. The barrel was changed to a number 3 full round by an amateur that left wrench marks at the breech, but it is a Winchester marked barrel. Has a standard sporting front sight, semi-buckhorn rear. The caliber for this rifle is .45-90. Stock has been checkered. Has an original tang sight. Barrel and frame are blue. Hammer and lever are case colored. CONDITION: Barrel retains 80% of what appears to be original Winchester blue with some handling marks and the aforementioned wrench marks on left side of breech. Frame retains 75% of the original Winchester bright blue, blending homogeneously to brown patina. Dark walnut stocks are excellent and proud to metal. Buttplate is brown patina. Traces of color on lever. Fine action. Near mint, shiny bore. Handsome gun in a great caliber, should be a good shooter. Could use some attention to the wrench marks. 1,000 - 1,500
2273 - (C) WINCHESTER HI-WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: Hi-Wall Caliber/Bore: .22-3000 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This custom rifle was built based on an 1885 action, a heavyweight round barrel was installed and is stamped at breech “22 3000 C.C. JOHNSON THACKERY O”. Barrel was built without sights and has A-O scope mounts on barrel. Features blued finish, custom walnut target stock with rakish roll-over comb, pistol grip, metal shotgun butt, and no checkering. Barrel features a recessed muzzle. CONDITION: Barrel retains 75-80% blue, starting to thin to base metal. 95% of the custom reapplied blue on frame. Stock is excellent with usual dings. Strong, well-defined bore and fine action. Johnson was a well-known gunsmith in the 1940’s and was a leading small bore competitor, famous for his target barrels. The majority of the known examples were chambered for the .22-3000. When referring to the internet, images of C.C. Johnson rifles, the stock profile on this rifle is seen mounted to various actions. 1,000 - 1,500
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2274 - (M) REPRODUCTION COLT MODEL 1883 GATLING GUN. Manufacturer: D.E. Williams Model: 1883 Gatling Gun Serial No. 2 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Barrel Length: 31” FFL Status: Modern This outstanding .45-70 caliber reproduction of the Navy pattern shrouded barrel Gatling gun with ten barrel cluster was manufactured by D.E. Williams and is beautifully marked forward of the Accles donut pattern drum magazine. “Manufactured by Colt’s Patented Firearms Manufacturing Co. Hartford, Connecticut” engraved in large script. To rear of drum magazine is a 3-5/8” diameter name plate with spirit level inset in center and marked “Gatling Gun Patented”. To rear of name plate, receiver is marked “Model 1883 No. 002 Cal. 45”. This wonderful reproduction measures 52” overall length, and trunnions measure 1-1/4”. Mounted on a brass yoke with crescent moon shaped friction bar, much like the original Navy mount of 1883. Thee entire unit is affixed to a contemporary manufactured carriage that is aesthetically pleasing however, great engineering liberties were taken during its manufacture and is not representative of any original carriage. This full size reproduction would be outstanding for reenacting, cowboy action shooting, or a fantastic centerpiece in one’s gun room or office. CONDITION: Gun itself is very good overall with much tarnish on brass components from having been a centerpiece of a display for many years. Action and mechanics appear to function properly under manual inspection and operation. The carriage itself while aesthetically pleasing would be rated at fair condition as it appears rather frail. The large 19th century antique wheels are very weathered and are believed to be to weak for much actual use. This gun has a wonderful age patina to the point of looking very authentic and original. 20,000 - 30,000
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2275 - (M) THUNDER VALLEY REPRODUCTION COLT MODEL 1874 GATLING BATTERY GUN ON CARRIAGE WITH STAND AND OTHER ACCESSORIES Manufacturer: Thunder Valley Model: Gatling Gun Serial No. 9102 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Gov. Barrel Length: 33 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern
Fine Thunder Valley reproduction Gatling gun with 31” ten barrel cluster, mounted in a brass housing with a steel frame. The top cover is for gravity donut shaped brass Accles drum magazine. Gun is mounted in a cast brass yoke on a matching serial number brass base which is attached to a brass bound oak wood carriage. The trail and most fittings are all brass. Gun has traversing mechanism with elevation screw with steel handle. Top rear of the gun’s brass housing has a fine reproduction 3-3/4” round brass plaque with the same markings as an original Colt gun. Right side of receiver rail is marked “Thunder Valley Machine Co. Palmyra, NE / CALIBER 45-70 GOVERNMENT / SERIAL 9102 1 “. This is a fine reproduction and includes the following additional accessories: four total Accles round feed drums, four sheet metal and brass straight gravity feed box magazines, two forged iron axle brackets with rings, one 44” diameter wheel carriage with furnishing to take this gun, and also a tubular steel stand with leg splay retention chain. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original deep lustrous blue finish with firing residue in evidence. Both carriages very strong and clean. Especially attractive with brass and wood finish. Consignor states this gun is great fun to shoot! This reproduction gun displays a high level of quality workmanship and finish and is sure to please its new owner. 18,000 - 25,000
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2276 - (M) MIKE SUCHKA PRODUCED REPRODUCTION COLT MODEL 1874 GATLING BATTERY GUN ON STEEL TRIPOD. Manufacturer: Thunder Valley Model: 1874 Gatling Battery Gun Serial No. 8 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Gov. Barrel Length: 31” FFL Status: Modern
Mike Suchka produced about 300 reproduction Gatling guns in the 1980’s in response to market demand. This is serial 0008 as indicated on the right side rail. This gun will transfer as a modern rifle. These guns captured the imagination and brought joy to many at the range with its ten barrel cluster, mounted in a brass housing with a steel frame. Reproduction Accles drum magazine included on gun which has 32” barrels and is mounted on a tubular steel stand with leg splay retention chain. Top rear of the gun’s brass housing has a fine reproduction 3-3/4” round brass plaque with the same markings as an original Colt gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine deep lustrous blue finish with typical tarnish to brass case, with some corrosion to the retention pin chains at the trunnions where they fit on the black painted brass yoke of the tripod. Bores are fine with strong, shiny rifling with some light orange corrosion just starting to appear in the grooves. Bolts are near excellent and very clean. Mechanics are crisp. An attractive reproduction Gatling gun ready to go to the range. 15,000 - 20,000
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2277 - (M) THUNDER VALLEY MACHINE COMPANY REPRODUCTION COLT MODEL 1872 GATLING BATTERY GUN ON HOME MADE CARRIAGE. Manufacturer: Thunder Valley Model: 1874 Gatling Battery Gun Serial No. 11782 Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Gov. Barrel Length: 31 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Thunder Valley Machine Company reproduction Gatling gun with 31-3/4” ten barrel cluster, mounted in a brass housing with a steel frame designed to take double row strip feed only. One steel and brass feed channel is included. The gun comes mounted on a homemade wooden carriage using contemporary dimensional lumber with 53” diameter wooden “carriage” wheels with steel tires and contemporary metal furnishings. Also included is a tubular steel stand with leg splay retention chain trail and most fittings are all brass. Gun has traversing mechanism with elevation screw with steel handle. Top rear of the gun’s brass housing has a fine reproduction 3-3/4” round brass plaque with the same markings as an original Colt gun. Right side of brass housing of receiver rail is marked “Thunder Valley Machine Company” with Clintion, Ohio address. Serial numbers are both engraved on left side of receiver casing and on right hand steel siderail are 11782-0001 with a triangle proof mark on the steel siderail. This would be one of the later Mike Suchka produced Gatling guns which he made in response to market demand. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original deep lustrous blue finish. Bores are extremely fine with strong rifling. Bolts also extremely fine. Wood of carriage is starting to crack from age. Right hand hub has a couple of chunks out of it on inner side. Spokes of wheels are very fine, strong and serviceable. A fine later reproduction Gatling gun with a very appealing look. 15,000 - 20,000
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2278 - (M) BROWNING MODEL 71 HIGH GRADE LEVER ACTION CARBINE. Manufacturer: Browning Model: 71 Serial No. 00891PR6C7 Caliber/Bore: .348 WCF Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Modern
Deluxe carbine with 20” tapered blued round barrel, ramp front sight with hood, semi-buckhorn rear sight, and half magazine. Satin nickel receiver is roll engraved with vignettes of two bull elk on the left side and a running white tail buck on the right side, all surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Animals are in gold wash and the trigger is gold plated. Stock is spectacular flame grained center crotch cut walnut with high gloss finish, checkered semi-beavertail forearm, and semi-pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Appears to be new and unfired. Retains virtually all of its original factory finish to both metal and wood. Mechanics are crisp. 1,500 - 2,000
2279 - (C) RARE MAGNUM ACTION MANNLICHER SCHOENAUER MCA .338 WIN MAG RIFLE WITH WOODEN SHIPPING BOX. Manufacturer: Mannlicher Schoenauer Model: Bolt Action Serial No. 49344 Caliber/Bore: .338 Winchester Magnum Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Drop at Comb: Approx. 1 9/16” Drop at Heel: Approx. 2 - 3/4” Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8”
Introduced in 1956, few of these magnum action guns were sold. Those in .338 Winchester Magnum are quite rare and these rifles are quite desirable because they hardly ever fail to feed correctly. This rifle was made in 1965 and has 25-1/2” heavy tapered round barrel fitted with two leaf rear sight and silver bead in sleeved on front ramp. Special long rotary feed action has all correct factory marks including caliber on receiver ring. Steyr markings are on left side of action. Bright polished bolt with straight handle is specially designed with rear portion of bolt handle root engaging front of right bridge as third locking lug. Single stage trigger and tang safety are installed. Relatively plain European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-3/8” over ribbed composition buttplate and features Monte Carlo comb with large shadow line right hand cheekpiece. Point pattern checkering is at grip and forend and stock also features white line spacers for buttplate, grip cap, and forend tip, as well as sling loops. Weight: 8 lbs 15 oz. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. All metal parts except bolt retain nearly all of a restored blue over some scattered pitting. Bolt is polished bright over considerable pitting. Stock retains nearly all of its original finish, age checked, and with some light marks. Bore is excellent. Rifle comes with its original wooden shipping crate with mailing and customs labels. Box is in overall good condition, labels are foxed. MGM202. 1,000 - 1,500
2280 - LARGE REMINGTON ARMS UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CORPORATION CARDBOARD DISPLAY PIECE. This large Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Corporation Cardboard display piece dates to approximately 1912 based on the four firearms depicted: the Remington Model 11 autoloading shotgun, Model 14 pump action rifle, Model 10 pump action shotgun, and the Model 8 semi-automatic large caliber rifle, the latest of these weapons introduced in 1911. Additionally, Remington and UMC merged officially in 1912. Display piece features three large sepia-tone drawings of the Remington UMC manufacturing plant in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The top vignette features images of cartridges and shotshells on both sides, the center shows a photograph of the place where the first Remington rifle was built in 1816 at the old forge in Ilion, New York. The four firearms are pictured in the center. Has original hand blown wavy glass mounted in a period rough hewn and stained pine frame. This example measures 37 - 3/4” tall by 47 - 1/2” wide. Frame is original to the cardboard display. Original paper backing is removed, display held in by old nails. CONDITION: Post has a few very minor blemishes in top right quadrant, otherwise in excellent to near mint all original condition with no repairs or restoration of any kind. No wrinkling, cracking, or chipping. A wonderful sepia-tone image that is quite rare due to its large and fragile nature. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Nathan Posner, former owner of the San Francisco Gun Exchange and most recently on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum of Cody, Wyoming. NOTE: Comes with custom handbuilt wooden crate for shipping and/or transportation. 3,000 - 5,000
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2281 - EXQUISITE UMC FRAMED CARTRIDGE STORE DISPLAY BOARD. One of the most desirable of all advertising collectibles are the factory cartridge boards put out to advertise various ammunition. This board was assembled by the Union Metallic Cartridge Co. of Bridgeport, Connecticut circa 1880’s. The original magnificent oak frame features the gesso 3D lettering on bottom reading “Union Metallic Cartridge Co.”, letters are over 2” tall, finished in silver and stand out against the oak frame. The center diamond artwork measure 24”x18” and features a wild antlered game scene. Within the framed borders are well over 100 examples of all the famous cartridges available at that time: there are over ten Sharps cartridges, along with Remington single shot, Ballards, the entire Winchester line, and numerous oddball rimfires. The shot section includes paper and brass shells from 4 bore down with a nice separate display of primers and wads. The inside image itself measures 43” x 33” while the entire display 54-1/2” x 41-1/2”. CONDITION: All of the cartridges are original to the board and all have their original ties. This entire piece has been blacklighted inch by inch and there is absolutely no in-painting or repairs within the borders. The colors are vibrant with no fading. Condition of gesso is near mint with no repaints. Frame has average storage marks. Has original backpaper with two original stickers, one reading “With the compliments of the Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut” requesting prominent display while other deals with the replacement of broken glass. Retains original handblown glass, still intact, with a 1” piece missing from upper right corner. These were produced in very limited numbers during their time frame and only given to the largest and most productive dealers and were never offered to the retail trade. When they are found they are usually in various degrees of disrepair and are often found stripped of their expensive and rare individual cartridges. The UMC board appears to be far scarcer than the usually encountered Winchester boards. This cartridge board, having never been disassembled and retaining its original glass, is one of the finest all original cartridge boards we know of. Simply put, this large display piece is nearly impossible to obtain and be would impossible to improve upon. It is simply breathtaking in all respects and would be a center show piece in any gun room. It is actually handsome enough to make it into the living room. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Nathan Posner, former owner of the San Francisco Gun Exchange and most recently on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum of Cody, Wyoming. NOTE: Comes with custom handbuilt wooden crate for shipping and/or transportation. 30,000 - 40,000 582
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2282 - RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 SINGLE “W” CARTRIDGE BOARD. This rare 1890 cartridge board was originally designed to provide a striking visual display of the diverse Winchester ammunition line. Dimensions of the board are 42-1/2” x 29-1/2” image size in its original oak frame with gold gesso lining which is 51” x 37-1/2”. The board image is printed on wood grain cardboard with art vignettes, one by A.B. Frost in the left wing of the “W” which consists of a hunter and Indian guide in Hudson Bay Co. blanket coats. The right wing of the “W” depicts a Frederic Remington style vignette of a cowboy using an 1873 or 1876 rifle shooting, using his dead horse as a barricade. The bottom center depicts two hanging ducks. Top center of the board has the large red and gold “WINCHESTER” logo. Board contains 142 metallic cartridges plus five brass shot shells and seven paper shot shells, plus six glass top primer and cap boxes with the massive .70-150 cartridge at the apex of the center of the “W”. Over the years these bullet boards were subjected to the ravages of time and tinkerers. The rare .70-150 cartridge has been replaced long ago by contemporary reproduction as has the .50-70 Gov’t cartridge. Board also has two replaced shotshells at bottom center. Mounted in its original flat oak frame with gold gesso inner frame and has its original paper covering on the back with Winchester’s label on the back exhorting the owner to display it prominently. CONDITION: Good to very good. Overall retains a rich aged patina which partially obscures the artwork and lettering but does not detract from the overall appearance of the board. Several small nicks and abrasions are evident and an area of gold leaf loss is evident at bottom inner liner. The paper patches on some of the bullets are very dark and yellowed and some are chipped. The cartridges are mostly dark and smoke covered but may clean much better. Frame is fine. Backing paper is also dark and yellowed and two or three cartridges have been reattached. Rear label is intact and legible. A careful conservation by a competent and knowledgeable person could bring this board back to bright colors. 25,000 - 35,000
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2283 - WINCHESTER SINGLE W CARTRIDGE BOARD CIRCA 1890. The board image is printed on wood grain cardboard. The single â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; board was introduced circa 1890. Features two vignettes; on the left depicts a hunter and Indian guide, while the right side is a cowboy with Winchester Model 1897 rifle using his dead horse for cover. Center artwork depicts two hanging ducks. CONDITION: Fine condition with no signs of any inpainting. There are some light scratches and a few extraneous holes, all very small with a purposeful application. The second case from right is missing the bullet. The second and seventh cartridges on left side are missing their bullets. Appears as though most of the cases have been lightly cleaned but there are no missing cartridges. The frame, while definitely period, is not the original oak frame that it would have come in. Extremely fine and rare board in good, clean condition that would benefit from a better frame, and a few of the cartridges need their wires slightly tightened. It seems as though these rare promotional cartridge boards are skyrocketing in value as every gun room needs an example, and this example is far better than most. With a little work, this board could be world class. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. 12,000 - 18,000
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2284 - BEAUTIFUL 19TH CENTURY WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD. Never made available to the general public, Winchester produced the “Double W” cartridge board in two variations: the more expensive and rare of the two is the one that featured actual cartridges attached to the board. This is a stone lithograph done in full color with the same image as the real cartridge board but no actual cartridges. It was printed in full vibrant color and features the same image of two hunters and a dead bear, and a mallard and moose. These large display pieces were very susceptible to storage due to size. Very few have survived in excellent condition without evidence of water damage, tearing or extreme surface wear. CONDITION: We have completely blacklighted this poster and there is no evidence of any in-painting or touch-up. There are some scratches to the surface, very few and very minor. The color is brilliant. It is still housed in its original mission style 3” oak frame with the gold inner liner. Measures 57” L x 40” H. It is in its original size and have never been cut down or altered. A stunning display piece for your gun room at a fraction of the cost of the actual cartridge board, and far easier to maintain. Highly desirable due to the infrequency of their offering and this example is in far better than average condition; the scratches could be touched up but they are so minor one would have to question the reason one would tamper with such a nice, all original 130 year old display piece. 6,000 - 9,000
2285 - LOT OF 2: GREAT WINCHESTER ADVERTISING SIGNS. Lot consists of: (A) Fine cast iron Winchester advertising sign for retailers marketing cartridges and guns. 9-5/16” x 4-3/8”. Sand cast with raised letters and soft red painted background. Four counter sunk screw holes are located in the corners. Ink marked on back 2-1/4” diameter “DAN BIERMANN JEFF, Munich Germany 1927”, as well as another ink mark 1-1/2” in length “202”. CONDITION: Very good with even patina on high points and no damage to face or rear. Red background paint is faded but intact. (B) Winchester enamel advertising sign for Ranger Trap Load Ammunition. Believed to be late 1920’s manufacture. 10-3/32” x 10-3/32” with 1/4” holes in each corner. CONDITION: Enamel chipping is obvious but presents vert well lower right corner has corroded away. 500 - 1,000
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2286 - ELEY RIFLE & REVOLVER CARTRIDGE BOARD. Dating to the turn of the century, this original cartridge board features numerous English express cartridges including the .450, .500, and .577 cartridges. These rifle cartridges are surrounded by all of the contemporary English revolver cartridges of the time, with the largest being the .476 and also displays the four pinfires from 7mm to 15mm. The bottom row are Spencer built copper-clad rimfire cartridges. Second from bottom row is a mix of Winchester and English cartridges. The board and the red wood liner are 100% original. Board measures 19” W x 25” T. CONDITION: All original cartridges are intact. Board shows some light soiling and there is a 3” x 4” area where the original toning has been cleaned into the white area on the upper right side; it does not affect any of the cartridges or the printing. It is beautifully framed and ready to hang. A highly desirable collectors item with the large African express calibers. Accompanied by the brother to this cartridge board showing shotshells; both are the same size and identically framed. 3,000 - 5,000
2287 - ELEY SPORTING AMMUNITION SHOTSHELL BOARD. This lovely turn of the century board features paper and brass empty shotshells, along with four cutaways. Largest shell is a 4 bore, and the smallest being the .360 shotshell. Nearly all have imprinted logos and nicknames. Board measures 19” W x 25” T. CONDITION: Immaculate condition with all cases intact. Missing five of the small printed wads where there are circles but the wad covers are not present; there are eight wad covers still intact. Other than some light aging, the board itself is near mint with no staining or damage. Has the original red wood liner. Absolutely no restoration of any kind. This is the mate to the rifle and revolver cartridge board. Beautifully suited for the gun room of any collector of fine English arms. 3,000 - 5,000
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2288 - INCREDIBLE NOBLE INDUSTRIES LIMITED OF LONDON SHOTGUN SHELL AND COMPONENT DISPLAY BOARD. This incredible shot shell board from Noble of London dates to the turn of the century, has its original stenciled oak frame, inner liner, and every component is intact. This board is undisturbed, all original, wood backed with glass front, and measures 2” deep. It features: five original 12 bore shot shells through its manufacture to include: assembling, heading, regulating and piercing, capping, and a finished cartridge below which is a full cartridge cutaway with viewing portal. Above the shells are stretches of uncut cardboard tubing. This shot shell display is surrounded by all of the manufacturing small parts. Sits on a gray background, and is in near mint untouched condition. There is no fading or inpainting of any kind. The top of the frame is stenciled “Noble Industries Limited” in black, and “London” on the base. It is a fantastic piece and the first of its type we have seen in complete, near mint condition, and even has the wavy handblown glass. This would be an amazing piece in the gunroom of any European shotgun collector. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Nathan Posner, former owner of the San Francisco Gun Exchange and most recently on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum of Cody, Wyoming. NOTE: Comes with custom handbuilt wooden crate for shipping and/ or transportation. 6,000 - 10,000
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2289 - ELEY CARTRIDGE BOARD. This Eley cartridge display presents over 100 cartridges, over wads and primers. Measuring 28” x 24-1/2” and frames in a rough sawn dark frame with gold painted “ELEY CARTRIDGES” at top and bottom. A 5-1/4” circular ELEY AMMUNITION advertising plate is set in the center of the display. Cartridges are affixed by wire to the board itself upon a battleship grey field. Glass covered frame with gold trim internally. CONDITION: Fair. Metallic cartridges are in varying states of condition from lightly to heavily corroded. The shotshells are slightly faded and the background shows evidence of light moisture damage. The frame is solid and with slight separation at corners and slight external scuffing to finish. Still an attractive board and would look great in anyone’s gun room. 750 - 1,250
2290 - RARE 1897 KYNOCH .303 BRITISH BULLET BOARD. The .303 British round was developed in Britain as a black powder cartridge and put into service in December of 1888 for the Lee-Metford. In 1891 the cartridge was adopted to use smokeless powder. It remained the standard British military cartridge from 1889 to the 1950’s when it was replaced by the 7.62x51mm NATO round. This rare bullet board is only example we have seen put out by Kynoch’s ammunition company, displaying eight variations of the .303 cartridge and their assorted bullets. There is a Bisley testimonial at the top of the board that proclaims the virtue of this fabulous cartridge. On the board are eight full cartridges with their individual bullets numbered and displayed within from pattern number one to pattern number eight. The colors are two tones of green with red and white. Colors are brilliant with no fading or inpainting. It is framed with wood backing, has a new hanger, frame and liner are period. It is in the form of a diamond and measures 27” at its longest length and 18” at its widest point. A unique and near mint display piece, and a must have for any British Enfield collector. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Nathan Posner, former owner of the San Francisco Gun Exchange and most recently on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum of Cody, Wyoming. NOTE: Comes with custom handbuilt wooden crate for shipping and/or transportation. 2,000 - 4,000
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2291 - ORIGINAL 1925 FRANK SCHOONOVER COLT TEX & PATCHES SPANISH VERSION POSTER. This famous poster has arguably been the image of the Colt Company since it was printed. Referred to as “Tex and Patches”. This poster is in the scarce Spanish version done in beautiful full color lithograph on heavy textured paper with both of the original bands. CONDITION: Excellent, untouched condition with no attempts at restoration or inpainting. Colors are still clean and vibrant. There are a few minor spots of wear on the high right edge and top. 1” tear at bottom where it looks to have been nailed at one time. A few very minor creases. Edges are near mint. No readily visible on the front but you can see a small stain on the upper left hand corner of the poster and a small tape repair on the upper right corner. This post is a Colt classic and in far better than average condition. 2,500 - 3,500
2292 - INCREDIBLE TURN OF THE CENTURY DIECUT 3D KYNOCH ADVERTISING BOARD IN ORIGINAL FRAME. This incredible piece features a diecut 3D hand holding an original two piece shotshell box with brilliant shades of orange and cartridges with a manila matte is a mission oak frame. Frame is impressed with gold fill; top reads “KYNOCH” and bottom “AMMUNITION”. Dates to the turn of the last century. Cardboard ad measures 13” x 22” and is framed to 27”. CONDITION: Aside from some age toning on the off-white background, the poster is brilliant and the 3D hand is eye-popping. Frame has some separation on the corners and the usual few dings, nicks, and paint specks; could easily be cleaned up and would be a unique and stunning addition to your gun room. 1,500 - 2,500
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2293 - SCHULTZE GUNPOWDER SHOTSHELL DISPLAY BOARD. The Schultze Gun Powder Company was incorporated in 1868. They were located at 28 Gresham Street, London, and in 1898 moved to 254A Grays Inn Road, London, WC. Plant Eyeworth and land at Redridge. Captain Schultze is widely credited with inventing the worlds first smokeless powder. By 1878 they became the worlds leading gun powder producer. By 1895 the factory was working two shifts, 24 hours a day, six days a week, with 100 employees producing 20,000 pounds of gun powder per week. Its most famous advocate in the United States was famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley. Schultze went into decline in 1906 and sales plummeted after World War I. In 1918 it became part of the explosives trades limited that merged 29 companies in England. Scultze changed their name to Nobel Industries in 1920. Offered is a pre-1898 all original Schultze Gunpowder Shotshell display board. The address on the board was vacated in 1898 with probably manufacturing circa 1870s. Board measures 30 - 1/2” in length by 22 - 1/2” in width and 2 - 1/4” in depth. Seventeen different unloaded shotshell hulls are mounted to a manila board with black printing, each a different brand that used the Schultze powder. In the center is an early Schultze gunpowder can with the familiar clenched fist and lightning bolt logo. Between the cartridges are numerous wads, printed with different labels. It is framed in oak with double oak lines. CONDITION: There a few spots of wear on the can and a few minor blemishes with overall toning. Glass was replaced at one time and is no longer handblown, as it would have been originally. It is wood backed with canvas straps and new clamps, all of which were done when the glass was replaced. When they screwed in the new brackets, two of the screws came through the liner. Mentioned to be as specific as possible as no damage was done to the board. In our research, we could not find a single type board offered for sale, ever. This would be an incredible display piece in any gun room. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Nathan Posner, former owner of the San Francisco Gun Exchange and most recently on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum of Cody, Wyoming. NOTE: Comes with custom handbuilt wooden crate for shipping and/or transportation. 6,000 - 8,000
2294 - UNIQUE COLT’S PATENT FIREARMS GATLING GUN ADVERTISING BROADSIDE. It appears as if this broadside was an advertisement put out by Colt’s Firearms seeking foriegn government contracts for the new Gatling Gun. It showed test results from trials at Vienna, July 9th, 1869; Carlsuhe, Baden August, 1869; Vienna, July 17th, 1868; and Fort Monroe, USA, which would indicate production of this broadside circa 1870. It is titled “Gatling’s System of Fire Arms / Manufactured at COLT’S PATENT FIREARMS MANUFACTURING CO. Hartford, Conn”. Shows images of four Gatling Guns; one on tripod and three on carriages, along with a Gatling mounted on top of a camel. In the center are five dissected views of the cartridge. Measures 21-1/2” x 29-3/4”. Framed to 25-1/2” x 34”. CONDITION: Poster is in excellent condition, all original, with some light folds and a hint of toning. No evidence of tears, creases, or water damage. It is framed and still have its original hand blown glass intact. It is the only such broadside that we have ever seen or heard of and it would be nearly impossibly to find another. 2,500 - 3,500
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2295 - LOT OF 3: HANDSIGNED PAPERWORK AND PORTRAIT OF R.J. GATLING. Lot consists of: Item (A) Framed, handwritten letter from the Office of the Gatling Gun Company, Hartford, Connecticut dated March 23rd, 1883; written to Colt’s Patent Firearms Manufacturing Co.”Gentlemen: Please send to the National Armory, Springfield Mass- bill to us - one lock complete, one cocking piece. (Ring?). For five barrel, 0.45-cal. gun no. 210. Yours Respectfully R.J. Gatling”. It is framed with an engraved image of Mr. Gatling for the Science record with his image and facsimile autograph. Photo measures 5” x 7”, letter measures 5” x 8”. Professionally framed to 17-1/4” to 14-1/8”. Item (B) Receipt from Colt’s Patent Firearms Co. dated August 21st, 1862, for sundry Gatling parts. Item (C) Architect drawing on rice paper of the barrel breech and gears. Measures 12” x 25”. Folded in center. Item (D) Drawing on rice paper in German, dated 1867. Item (E) Copy of the Certificate of Disillusion of the Gatling Gun Co. dated June 16th, 1912; produced by lawyers. Item (F) Copy of File No. 224 filed with the State of Connecticut House of Representatives dated May 1874. Six written pages detailing company organization. Item (G) Small 7” x 7”, four fold mailer advertising the New Model five barreled Gatling Gun advertisement. Item (H) Letter dated August 23rd, 1872 written by Colt to a potential client ordering Gatling Gun parts. Item (I) Handwritten ledger on note paper detailing Gatling Gun parts request. Item (J) Copy of several pages of an article dealing with the Gatling Gun, with one of the pages showing the Gatling Gun adapted to Indian and Oriental warfare, showing Gatling Gun mounted on camel. Item (K) Hand written ledger to E. Remington & Sons ordering Gatling Gun parts. Item (L) Colorized drawing of side and top views of a Gatling Gun with carriage. Measures 25” x 18”. Some toning and light chipping on upper right side. 1,500 - 2,500
2296 - LOT OF 6: SIX PIECES OF ORIGINAL CUSTER MEMORIA. Lot consists of three period books on Custer, two by Lizzie, and three photographic images. The books are as follows: “Following the Guidom” by Elizabeth Custer, printed 1890 by Harper and Brothers, 1st edition, hardbound. CONDITION: Excellent, never offered with dust cover. “Tenting On The Plains” by Elizabeth Custer, published by Harper and Brothers 1895, hardcover. CONDITION: Excellent. The only missing book from Elizabeth Custer is “Boots and Saddles.” The final book is called “The Master of the Strong Hearts: A Story of Custer’s Last Rally” by Eldridge Brooks, published 1898 by E.P. Dutton. Images include a CDV of General Custer, taken during the Civil War, with his last name misspelled as Custar, and taken after Gettysburg as he is referred to as a General, which he received after Gettysburg. He was a part of the Michigan Brigade, sometimes called the Wolverines, and comprised primarily of 1st, 5th, 6th, and 7th Michigan Cavalry. CONDITION: Good, with some chipping. Second image is an 8x10 1868 steel engraving of General Custer taken from a photograph by Brady in a period frame. CONDITION: Excellent with some minor toning. Lastly, is a playbill from Custer’s Last Stand by Hal Reid. CONDITION: Rough as torn. We are offering this lot as a great companion piece to the Custer Carbine. 1,000 - 2,000
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The following 32 firearms were obtained from a retired Colt employee. They are all as new in their original boxes and each of the serial numbers is 11 or below, with most being serial number ‘3’ or ‘4’. The majority of these firearms are semi-automatic. As most collectors know, low serial numbers tend to become highly collectible. Although these are fairly modern, it offers an excellent opportunity for the collector to obtain some of the lowest serial numbers of a production run. They are and will continue to grow in value as it is extremely difficult to get a serial number of any firearm under two digits.
2297 - (M) CASED COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911 STAINLESS “RAIL GUN” SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Rail Gun Serial No. RG01003 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial No. 3 of the Colt Rail Gun Model that features brushed stainless finish, Novak type white dot combat sights, lightweight bobbed hammer, forward slide grasping grooves, beaver tail forend, lightweight adjustable trigger, built-in rail, diamond checkered rosewood grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out with a few dark storage marks on top of slide. Comes in original carry case with paperwork. 1,000 - 2,000
2298 - (M) BOXED 100TH ANNIVERSARY COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 100th Anniversary 1911 Serial No. 71911 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern
This is serial No. 7 of the 100th Anniversary World War I Model 1911; it is stamped on the right side of frame “MODEL OF 1911 - 2011”. The serial number is 00071911. Left side of frame is stamped “ADOPTED MARCH 29 1911 UNITED STATES ARMY” with Colt address and pony in circle at rear. Left side of frame is stamped “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. This is a faithful reproduction of the standard World War I Model featuring the brushed blue finish, beveled rear sight with U notch, checkered wide spur hammer, checkered slide stop and safety, long smooth trigger, flat mainspring housing with loop, and diamond checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: As new condition, unfired. Comes with factory letter listing all of the above information. Made for a Colt employee. It is interesting that it has a red tag reading “COLT WORLD WAR II REPRODUCTION PISTOL” but it is definitely World War I. Comes in original box with all paperwork and one extra magazine. 2,500 - 3,500
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2299 - (M) BOXED 100TH ANNIVERSARY COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 100th Anniversary 1911 Serial No. 1911EE011 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This deluxe edition is finished in Colt royal blue with gold embellishments. Listed as factory engraved which is done in a scroll leaf pattern on both sides of frame and slide in ‘C’ coverage; all listed in letter. Gold inlay on right side of slide “1911 - 2011”. Grips are smooth cocobolo with Colt 100th Anniversary gold plated medallions. It is a recreation of a World War I Colt and features beveled edge U notch rear sight, checkered wide spur hammer, checkered slide stop and safety, flat mainspring housing with loop, and long smooth trigger. It is interesting to note that this is the second 1911 brand new from the factory that has a big red tag stating “COLT WORLD WAR II REPRODUCTION PISTOL”. This is serial No. 11 and comes with Colt letter showing sale to Colt employee and includes a walnut and glass display case. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original blue box with paperwork and two magazines. 3,500 - 5,000
2300 - (M) BOXED SERIAL NO. 3 COLT MODEL 1911 US ARMY SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 1003WMK Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This serial No. 3 is a near exact reproduction of a World War I Colt US Army Model 1911. Features include brushed blue finish, beveled edge U notch rear sight, checkered wide spur hammer, checkered slide stop and safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with loop, diamond checkered walnut grips, and long smooth trigger. Stampings on the left side of slide and frame are exactly like an original with last patent date of August 19th, 1913 with pony at rear and even the “JMG” John M. Gilbert inspector stamp on left side of frame. CONDITION: Pistol is as new in box, unfired, with all paperwork and two extra magazines. Comes with a red Model 1911 tag and a reproduction 1917 description book put out by Government Ordnance. 2,000 - 3,000
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2301 - (M) CASED COLT LIGHTWEIGHT COMMANDER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightweight Commander Serial No. 9XE01003 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4 - 1/4” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 3. Slide is stamped “COLT LIGHTWEIGHT COMMANDER MODEL”. Features black anodized alloy frame, wind-drift white dot front sight, Novak white dot rear sight, beveled ejection port, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beaver tail safety, lightweight long serrated trigger, serrated flat mainspring housing, Colt carved rosewood diamond checkered grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,000 - 1,500
2302 - (M) CASED COLT DEFENDER LIGHTWEIGHT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Defender Lightweight Serial No. 9DXE01003 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 3. Stamped “COLT DEFENDER LIGHTWEIGHT” on slide. Features the black anodized lightweight alloy frame, Trijicon white dot front sight, Novak combat rear sight, beveled ejection port, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beaver tail safety, lightweight long trigger, flat serrated mainspring housing, Colt monogrammed checkered rosewood grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,000 - 1,500
2303 - (M) CASED COLT COMMANDER LIGHTWEIGHT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Defender Lightweight Serial No. DXE01004 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 4. Stamped “COLT DEFENDER LIGHTWEIGHT” on slide. Features Trijicon white dot front sight, Novak combat rear sight, beveled ejection port, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beaver tail grip safety, lightweight long trigger, serrated flat mainspring housing, Colt carved rosewood grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,000 - 1,500
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2304 - (M) CASED COLT COMMANDER MODEL “RAIL GUN” SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Commander Rail Gun Serial No. CRG01004 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 4 - 1/4” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 4. Slide is stamped “COLT RAIL GUN COMMANDER MODEL”. Features blued slide with brushed stainless frame, beveled ejection port, wind drift white dot front sight, Novak white dot combat sight, bobbed lightweight hammer, extended beaver tail safety, lightweight adjustable trigger, bottom rail, serrated flat mainspring housing, Colt monogrammed black composite grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,000 - 1,500
2305 - (M) COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SERIES 70 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Model Series 70 Serial No. 71B0007 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 7. It is a Colt Government Model marked Series 70, full size with polished blued sides. Features beveled edge square notch rear sight, checkered wide spur hammer, Colt rosewood diamond checkered gold medallion grips, long smooth trigger, serrated arched mainspring housing with loop. Magazine has rubber bumper. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,200 - 1,800
2306 - (M) COLT MUSTANG POCKETLITE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Mustang Pocketlite Serial No. PL70003 Caliber/Bore: .380 ACP Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 3. This is a stainless steel Mustang Pocketlite with alloy frame, long smooth trigger, Colt silver medallion black composite grips, wind drift blue rear sight, and stainless ramp front sight. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,000 - 1,200
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2307 - (M) COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL DOUBLE ACTION “LIGHTWEIGHT” SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Model Double Action Serial No. GDA01003 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 3. Full size 1911. Features black anodized lightweight alloy frame, slide is stamped “LIGHTWEIGHT COLT’S GOVERNMENT MODEL DOUBLE ACTION”, white dot front sight, white dot wind drift rear sight, brushed blue sides of slide, flush finish non-exposed hammer, diamond checkered walnut grips. Grip safety is not beavertail. CONDITION: As new inside and out with evidence of test firing. In original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,000 - 1,500
2308 - (M) COLT MUSTANG POCKETLITE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Mustang Pocketlite Serial No. PL70004 Caliber/Bore: .380 ACP Barrel Length: 2 - 5/8” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 4. Features brushed stainless steel with electroless alloy frame, wind drift blued rear sight, small ramp front sight, “COLT .380 AUTO POCKETLITE” stamp, blued long trigger, bobbed hammer, silver medallion black composite Colt grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,000 - 1,200
2309 - (M) COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911 RAILED SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government 1911 Railed Serial No. RG01002 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 2. It is a stainless Model Colt Rail Gun. Features white dot front sight, Novak style white dot rear combat sight, beveled ejection port, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beavertail, ambidextrous safeties, lightweight adjustable trigger, bottom rail, checkered arched mainspring housing, and black and grey checkered composite grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
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2310 - (M) COLT NEW AGENT LIGHTWEIGHT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Agent Lightweight Serial No. 9GT01003 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 3. Features a black anodized alloy frame, polished blue sides of slide, beveled ejection port, no sights, lightweight bobbed hammer, serrated flat mainspring, lightweight long trigger, short frame, diamond checkered rosewood grips, and nickel magazine. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,200 - 1,800
2311 - (M) CASED COLT 1911 COMPETITION SERIES SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH ACCESSORIES Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Competition Series Serial No. 9SCC00003 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 3. Brushed stainless Competition Series, full size. Features pink luminescent front sight, Novak combat rear sight, beveled ejection port, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beavertail safety, lightweight long adjustable trigger, serrated flat mainspring housing, black and blue Colt monogrammed composite grips, and nickel magazine. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
2312 - (M) COLT MK IV GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH IVORY GRIPS, CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Mk IV Gold Cup National Match Serial No. FN100002 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 2. Full sized Gold Cup National Match; stamped on right side of slide. Features Colt target adjustable rear sight, National Match barrel, lightweight aluminum adjustable trigger, and serrated arched mainspring housing. Comes with the Colt 11 wrap around black grips and Colt gold medallion ivory grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 2,500 - 3,000
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2313 - (M) COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Model Serial No. 9SS01003E Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 3. Full size Model 1911 in stainless steel featuring forward slide serrations, wind drift white dot front sight, Novak combat white dot rear sight, beveled ejection port, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beaver tail safety, serrated flat mainspring housing, lightweight adjustable trigger, and diamond checkered rosewood grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
2314 - (M) COLT DEFENDER SERIES 90 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Defender Series 90 Serial No. 9DR01003 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 3. Features the electroless nickel alloy frame, brushed stainless steel slide stamped “LIGHTWEIGHT - SERIES 90 COLT DEFENDER”, Novak white dot combat rear sight, white dot wind drift front sight, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beaver tail safety, lightweight blued trigger, serrated flat mainspring housing, and black Colt wraparound composition grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,000 - 1,500
2315 - (M) CASED COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL COMBAT UNIT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Model Combat Unit Serial No. 9CCU01003 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 3. It is a Combat Unit Model, full size. Features the matte black finish, beveled ejection port, Trijicon white dot front sight, Novak rear combat sight, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beaver tail safety, long serrated trigger, underside rail, checkered front grip strap, checkered flat mainspring housing, Colt monogrammed grey and black composite grips, and nickel magazine. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
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2316 - (M) COLT MK IV SERIES 80 OFFICER’S SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: MK IV Series 80 Serial No. SF16003E Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern This pistol is serial number 3. It is a brushed stainless Colt Officer’s Model Series 80. Features white dot front sight, white dot rear sight, beveled ejection port, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beaver tail safety, short frame, serrated flat mainspring housing, Colt silver medallion black wrap around composite grips, long smooth trigger. CONDITION: As new inside and out with a couple handling marks to the satin finish on top of slide; in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,200 - 1,800
2317 - (M) CASED COLT GOLD CUP TROPHY SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Gold Cup Trophy Serial No. GCX01004 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 4. It is a stainless steel Colt Gold Cup Trophy, stamped on left side of slide. Features pink luminescent front sight, Colt adjustable target rear sight, beveled ejection port, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beaver tail safety, long lightweight adjustable trigger, blue and black Colt monogrammed composite grips, checkered flat mainspring housing, checkered forestrap, magazine well with bumper magazine. CONDITION: As new in original case with paperwork and accessories. 2,000 - 2,500
2318 - (M) CASED COLT DEFENDER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Defender Serial No. 9DXE01004 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 4. It is a Colt Defender Lightweight with black anodized alloy frame, Trijicon front sight, Novak type rear combat sight, beveled ejection port, brushed blue on side of slide, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beaver tail safety, lightweight long trigger, serrated flat mainspring housing, nickel magazine, and Colt monogram checkered wood grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
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2319 - (M) CASED COLT NEW AGENT SERIES 90 LIGHTWEIGHT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Agent Series 90 Serial No. GT01003 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 3. It is a lightweight model with a black anodized alloy lightweight frame, beveled ejection part, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beaver tail safety, lightweight long trigger, short frame, diamond checkered rosewood grips. Sides of slide are polished in a brushed blue. This is smaller than the old Commander Model. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
2320 - (M) COLT MK IV GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH SERIES 80 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Mk IV Gold Cup National Match Serial No. FN100003 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 3. It is a Gold Cup National Match Series 80 with blued finish, Colt adjustable target rear sight, beveled ejection port, lightweight aluminum adjustable trigger, Colt 100 medallion wrap around black composite grips, and serrated flat mainspring housing. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 2,000 - 2,500
2321 - (M) COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL COMPETITION SERIES SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Model Competition Series Serial No. 9SCC00004 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 4. It is a stainless steel competition series, full size 1911 that features luminescent pink front sight, Novak style rear combat sight, beveled ejection port, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beaver tail safety, long lightweight adjustable trigger, and blue and black Colt monogrammed composition grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
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2322 - (M) COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL “RAIL GUN” SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Model Rail Gun Serial No. RG01004XX Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 4. Stamped “COLT RAIL GUN” on right side of slide. Features white dot wind drift front sight, white dot Novak combat rear sight, beveled ejection port, ambidextrous safeties, extended beaver tail safety, lightweight bobbed hammer, serrated flat mainspring housing, bottom rail, and diamond checkered rosewood grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
2323 - (M) COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL COMPETITION SERIES SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Model Competition Series Serial No. 38CP02004 Caliber/Bore: .38 Super Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 4. It is a full sized blued finished Competition Series. Features beveled ejection port, pink luminescent front sight, Novak type rear combat sight, lightweight bobbed hammer, extended beavertail safety, lightweight aluminum adjustable trigger, serrated flat mainspring housing, blue and black Colt monogrammed composite grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
2324 - (M) CASED COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL COMBAT UNIT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Model Combat Unit Serial No. 9CCU01004 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This gun is serial number 4, model is stamped “COMBAT UNIT” on right side of slide. Features matte blue finish, Trijcon front sight, Novak combat rear sight, bottom rail, extended beaver tail safety, lightweight bobbed hammer, long trigger, black and grey composite Colt monogrammed grips, checkered flat mainspring housing, checkered front strap, and nickel magazine. CONDITION: Gun is as new, unfired in original case with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
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2325 - (M) COLT MODEL 1911A1 REPRODUCTION SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SLIPCASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: M1911A1 Serial No. WMK1004 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 4. Reproduction of the United States Property World War II era Model 1911 US Army. Nearly identical to a 1940’s military pistol with the matte finish, beveled edge U notch rear sight, short smooth trigger, checkered wide spur hammer, checkered slide stop and safety, serrated arched mainspring housing, and brown composite Keyes type grips. Last patent dated 1913 with center pony. “WB” Waldemar Broberg inspector stamp on left side of frame. Right side of frame stamped “UNITED STATES PROPERTY M1911A1 US ARMY”. CONDITION: As new in box with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
2326 - (M) COLT WORLD WAR I REPRODUCTION M1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SLIPCASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: WWI Reproduction Serial No. 1004WMK Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 4. It is a reproduction of a Model 1911 US Army. Features brushed blue finish, beveled edge U notch rear sight, checkered wide spur hammer, checkered slide stop and safety, long smooth trigger, flat mainspring housing with loop, and diamond checkered walnut grips. Left side of frame has “JMG” John Gilbert inspector stamp. Left side of frame stamped “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. 1913 patent date on left side of slide with pony at rear. Right side of slide stamped “MODEL OF 1911 US ARMY”. CONDITION: As new in box with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
2327 - (M) COLT WORLD WAR II REPRODUCTION M1911A1 WITH SLIPCASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: WWII Reproduction Serial No. WK01004 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 4. Reproduction of the United States Property World War II era Model 1911 US Army. Nearly identical to a 1940’s military pistol with the matte finish, beveled edge U notch rear sight, short smooth trigger, checkered wide spur hammer, checkered slide stop and safety, serrated arched mainspring housing, and brown composite Keyes type grips. Last patent dated 1913 with center pony. “WB” Waldemar Broberg inspector stamp on left side of frame. Right side of frame stamped “UNITED STATES PROPERTY M1911A1 US ARMY”. CONDITION: As new in box with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000 602
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2328 - (M) COLT WORLD WAR I REPRODUCTION MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SLIPCASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: WWI Reproduction Serial No. 1003WWI Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This is serial number 3. It is a reproduction of a Model 1911 US Army. Features brushed blue finish, beveled edge U notch rear sight, checkered wide spur hammer, checkered slide stop and safety, long smooth trigger, flat mainspring housing with loop, and diamond checkered walnut grips. Left side of frame has “JMG” John Gilbert inspector stamp. Left side of frame stamped “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. 1913 patent date on left side of slide with pony at rear. Right side of slide stamped “MODEL OF 1911 US ARMY”. CONDITION: Near new with some dried grease on top of slide; in box with paperwork and accessories. 1,500 - 2,000
2329 - (M) LOT OF 2: CASED SIG SAUER MOSQUITO & SMITH & WESSON MODEL 657-1 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: (A) Sig Sauer (B) S&W Model: (A) Mosquito (B) 657-1 Serial No. (A) F325676 (B) BDR9257 Caliber/Bore: (A) .22LR (B) .41 Magnum Barrel Length: (A) 4” (B) 6” FFL Status: Modern
Lot conists of: Gun (A) Boxed Sig Sauer Mosquito. Features 3/4” muzzle brake, double action, yellow dot wind drift rear combat sights, alloy frame and slide, desert tan finish, black composite grips. CONDITION: As new inside and out with manual. Gun (B) Smith & Wesson Model 657-1. Features stainless steel construction, K frame, six shot fluted cylinder, double action, ramp front sight, and Pachmayr grips. Rear sight removed. Stainless Leupold scope mounts installed with Leupold satin stainless finished scope. CONDITION: Gun has been fired. Light cylinder drag line and face burn. Light edge wear and handling marks. Fine bore and action. Nice optics. 800 - 1,200
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2330 - (M) LOT OF 2: SEQUENTIALLY NUMBER SIG P210 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS WITH BOXES. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Sig Sauer Model: (BOTH) P210 Serial No. (A) P82794 (B) P82795 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) 9mm Barrel Length: (BOTH) 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Unique opportunity to own a consecutive pair of the finest production 9mm handguns ever mass produced. The Sig 210-1 with 4-3/4” barrel , single action design with checkered deluxe target socks. Commercial high polish blue finish. Serial numbers P82794 and P82795, produced and dated 1976 and export marked on right side of slides “Hammerli Tiegen”. Both guns are as new with little or no wear evident. Both come in their respective blue foam lined Sig boxes with magazine and loading tool as well as manual. Both guns are totally numbers matching. CONDITION. Excellent no wear evident, Commercial blue finish is bright with no blemishes. Grips are as new with sharp clean checkering and no bruises, impressions or material loss. Bores are bright, shiny and clean. 6,500 - 11,000
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2331 - (M) LOT OF 2: BERETTA SEMI-AUTOMATIC POCKET PISTOLS. Manufacturer: Beretta Model: (A) 950 “Minx” (B) 948 Serial No. (A) BER83698T (B) 058958N Caliber/Bore: (A) .22 Short (B) .22 LR Barrel Length: (A) 2 - 3/4” (B) 3 - 3/8” FFL Status: Modern
Lot consists of (A) Beretta Model 950BS in .22 Short. Features tip up barrel, single action, rear sight only, two piece plastic grips, threaded barrel, single action, button magazine release on bottom left of frame, and left side only safety. Left side of slide marked “BERETTA - Mod. 950 BS 0 .22 Short”. Left side frame marked with serial number. Right side slide marked “MADE BERETTA USA CORP., ACKK, MD.” Grips have Beretta ‘Trident’ logo in circle and “.22 Short USA” in circle. CONDITION: Gun is in very fine condition retaining the vast majority of its blue. Sharp legends. Barrel has loss of blue at face where the barrel was threaded and at the breech where the tip-up clicks back into frame and some scattered handling marks. Muzzle has some nicks on face. There is a small fingernail size area of patination on right side of frame. Fine action and bore. Fine mechanics. No magazine. Gun (B) is a Beretta 948 in .22 Long Rifle. Features threaded barrel, two piece plastic grips, single action, heel release, left side safety lever, fixed front sight, and wind adjustable rear. Left side of frame has Italian proof marks including Gardone provisional proof, Gardone & Brescia finish proof, and “1955”. Left side of slide stamped “P. BERETTA-Gardone V.T.-Cal.22LR-Mod.948”. Right side slide stamped “MADE IN ITALY”. Right side frame marked with serial number. Barrel stamped “8958” on right side. Grips marked “BERETTA” at top. CONDITION: Gun is in fine used condition retaining most of the frame bluing. Front and back straps are void of bluing. Bluing on bottom half on trigger guard also gone. Gun has high edge wear with silvering. Barrel retains most of its bluing where it is not affected by the action but at points where it touches the slide during firing have had the bluing worn away, retaining approximately half. Slide has loss of blue where it reciprocates into the frame during firing. Paint on safety lever was overpainted and has some red paint on frame. Frame under grips has some areas of roughness. Fine bore and action. Fine manual mechanics. Comes with one unmarked magazine. A nice pair of small Beretta pistols already threaded if you own a suppressor! 500 - 800
2332 - (C) BROWNING HI-POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1966). Manufacturer: Browning Model: Hi-Power Serial No. T289495 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features blued finish and checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: There is a hint of muzzle wear and a spot here and there of high edge wear; still retains 99% of its original factory finish. Fine, collectible Browning Hi-Power in an original case. 1,500 - 2,000
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2333 - (C) TEXAS SHIPPED COLT MODEL 1902 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH PEARL GRIPS (1914). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1902 Serial No. 37180 Caliber/Bore: .38 ACP Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic According to the factory letter, this pistol was part of a five gun shipment sent on April 27th, 1914 to Krakauer, Zork & Moye Company of El Paso, Texas. The grips are not listed, which would indicate dealer applied. These are referred to by collectors as the “Long Slide” Model .38, and this example is the military type with square butt and lanyard loop. Finished in the famous Colt high polish blue finish with case colored spur hammer. Pearl grips have the deep inset Colt gold medallions. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 85% of the bright factory finish with light overall high edge wear and some light thinning on left side. The left grip has a crack at the medallion, running left to right, that needs to be carefully repaired. Near mint bore and fine action. A lovely, Texas shipped high condition Long Slide. 9,000 - 12,000
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2334 - (C) COLT SERVICE MODEL ACE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BOX AND ORIGINAL PACKAGING. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Ace Serial No. SM1847 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Offered is one of the finest blued pre-war Service Model Ace pistols this writer has ever seen. Serial number 1 was August 29th, 1935. Floating chamber was invented by David M. Carbine-Williams. Approximately 12460 pistols were made between serial number 1 and 13803. A total of 11961 were procured by the U.S. Army and feature the Stevens adjustable rear sight, full checkered walnut grips, checkered arched mainspring housing, short checkered trigger, wide spurred checkered hammer, and checkered slide stop and safety. Standard Colt factory high polish finish can be seen through serial 3846, the balance featured the dull phosphate finish known as Parko-Lubrite. This is a high polished model. Left side of frame has “RS” inspector stamp for Robert Sear. CONDITION: There is a touch of pinhead wear at muzzle and side of grip safety. Gun has just about as new inside and out. Comes with the tempered two tone magazine still in original cosmoline. Comes with Service Model Ace instructions, in a government type pasteboard box. According to the Clawson book, serial number range 1748-2050 was in a shipment of 75 guns shipped June 27th, 1941 to the commanding officer of the Springfield Armory. The last shipment of Service Model Aces occurred January 9th 1943, and it was a shipment of ten guns to the Raritan Arsenal. None were shipped in 1944. Production resumed May 8th, 1945 and continued to September 18th, 1945. In 1941, the last shipment occurred on December 26th, 19 days after the Pearl Harbor attack. A total of 1095 revolvers were shipped to the Springfield Armory. 6,000 - 8,000
2335 - (C) NEAR NEW CASED COLT MODEL 1911 COMMERCIAL SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1916). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. C35321 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic In 2005, the master of all restorers took serial number C35321 and restored it to near brand new factory type condition that is so incredible, it’s just too good. Has all proper components to include Type II beveled edge U notch rear sight, nitre blue short checkered wide spur hammer, long smooth trigger, checkered slide stop and safety, flat mainspring housing with loop, and diamond checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: It is literally as new inside and out showing 99.9% original high polish blue finish. Grips are near mint to mint. No signs of any wear; not on muzzle, high edges or even a drag line. Simply magnificent. Comes in aftermarket carry case for display and protection. 5,000 - 8,000
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2336 - (C) HIGH CONDITION VERY EARLY US COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1913). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 19427 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This pistol dates to the second full year of production. The slide does not have the 1912 patent date. Pony is stamped in a circle on left rear. Left side of frame has “WP” in circle inspector for Walter Penfield (1911-1914). This extremely early US pistol has all the early type features including small front sight, half moon shaped U notch rear sight, short checkered wide spur hammer, long smooth trigger, checkered slide stop and safety, flat mainspring housing with loop, and diamond checkered walnut grips. Magazine is a punch and line type, referred to by collectors as a “Keyhole” magazine with two tone temper line and lanyard ring. Left side of frame is stamped “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Right side of slide is stamped “MODEL OF 1911 US ARMY”. Barrel is an early World War I blued type but not correct for period as it has the intertwined “HP” inspector stamp. CONDITION: Outstanding. Slide has high outside wear on front and back with razor sharp edges and legends; safely 98%. Dent on left ear of rear sight. Straps on frame are thinning to blue-grey patina. Balance of frame retains nearly all of the remaining factory blue finish. Dark, rich, near mint grips with sharp checkering. Magazine is in excellent condition with no cracks. Beautiful bore and fine action. An exceptional condition, very early US Colt. It would be hard to find a better example. 5,000 - 7,000
2337 - (C) BOXED BRITISH PROOFED US COLT MODEL 1903 HAMMERLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL - ONE OF THREE CONSECUTIVE NUMBERS (1942). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 563694 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is the first of three boxed Colt US Property General Officer’s pistols that are sequentially numbered. This example bears the British proof marks on the right side of frame, slide and barrel. Left side of frame has the Ordnance wheel and “US PROPERTY”. Checkered walnut grips have silver medallion. The first acquisition of .32 pocket autos came soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Of these first 2,000 .32 autos, half were turned over to the British Ministry of War; another 1,000 were sent to England in 1942. All three of these pistols were finished in the parkerized manner, which was common from serial number 562000 and on in 1944. This example has the proper era serrated front sight and is contained in its original craft paper box numbered on bottom and side in pencil with instruction manual and extra magazine. There is no “WB” inspector mark on left bow. Between December 12th, 1944 and February 22nd, 1945 a total of 5,216 pistols (556855-572043) were shipped to Springfield Armory. This pistol falls within 33 numbers of the additional 100 pistols sent to the British Special Operations executive, sent on December 15th, 1944. Given it is British proofed, it was more than likely included in that shipment than those sent to Springfield Armory. This pistol is standard in all other configurations including the checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Aside from a light surface scratch on slide and a couple of minor handling marks, this pistol is in near new condition inside and out. Both magazines are proper full blued and stamped “CAL .32 COLT”. 3,500 - 5,000 608
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2338 - (C) BOXED BRITISH PROOFED US COLT MODEL 1903 HAMMERLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL - SECOND OF THREE CONSECUTIVE NUMBERS (1942). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 563695 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is the second of three boxed Colt US Property General Officer’s pistols that are sequentially numbered. This example bears the British proof marks on the right side of frame, slide, and barrel. Left side of frame has the Ordnance wheel and “US PROPERTY”. Checkered walnut grips have silver medallion. The first acquisition of .32 pocket autos came soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Of these first 2,000 .32 autos, half were turned over to the British Ministry of War; another 1,000 were sent to England in 1942. All three of these pistols were finished in the parkerized manner, which was common from serial number 562000 and on in 1944. This example has the proper era serrated front sight and is contained in its original craft paper box numbered on bottom and side in pencil with instruction manual and extra magazine. There is no “WB” inspector mark on left bow. Between December 12th, 1944 and February 22nd, 1945 a total of 5,216 pistols (556855-572043) were shipped to Springfield Armory. This pistol falls within 33 numbers of the additional 100 pistols sent to the British Special Operations executive, sent on December 15th, 1944. Given it is British proofed, it was more than likely included in that shipment than those sent to Springfield Armory. This pistol is standard in all other configurations including the checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: This pistol is in near new condition inside and out. Both magazines are proper full blued and stamped “CAL .32 COLT”. 3,500 - 5,000
2339 - (C) BOXED BRITISH PROOFED US COLT MODEL 1903 HAMMERLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL - THIRD OF THREE CONSECUTIVE NUMBERS (1942). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 563696 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is the last of three boxed Colt US Property General Officer’s pistols that are sequentially numbered. This example bears the British proof marks on the right side of frame, slide, and barrel. Left side of frame has the Ordnance wheel and “US PROPERTY”. Checkered walnut grips have silver medallion. The first acquisition of .32 pocket autos came soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Of these first 2,000 .32 autos, half were turned over to the British Ministry of War; another 1,000 were sent to England in 1942. All three of these pistols were finished in the parkerized manner, which was common from serial number 562000 and on in 1944. This example has the proper era serrated front sight and is contained in its original craft paper box numbered on bottom and side in pencil with instruction manual and extra magazine. There is no “WB” inspector mark on left bow. Between December 12th, 1944 and February 22nd, 1945 a total of 5,216 pistols (556855-572043) were shipped to Springfield Armory. This pistol falls within approximately 30 numbers of the additional 100 pistols sent to the British Special Operations executive, sent on December 15th, 1944. Given it is British proofed, it was more than likely included in that shipment than those sent to Springfield Armory. This pistol is standard in all other configurations including the checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: This pistol is in near new condition inside and out with only a couple very minor handling marks. Both magazines are proper full blued and stamped “CAL .32 COLT”. 3,500 - 5,000
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2340 - (C) COLT MODEL 1911 US ARMY SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1918). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 308220 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This lovely Army was manufactured in 1918. Features blued finish, second type rear sight with beveled edges and U notch, checkered wide spur hammer, smooth backstrap with ring, long smooth trigger, lanyard ring, two tone tempered lanyard loop magazine, diamond checkered walnut grips. Right side of slide is stamped “MODEL OF 1911 US ARMY”. Left side of slide has last patent date of August 19th, 1913 with Colt address and pony in center. Left side of frame is stamped “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and has lightly stamped eagle head proof with “S11”. Barrel is stamped with the proper perpendicular “HP” stamp. CONDITION: Front strap and mainspring housing are blue-brown sharp patina. Balance of frame and slide retain approximately 90% original factory blue with high edge wear and razor sharp stampings. Diamond checkered walnut grips are excellent with some usual handling marks. Fine bore and action. Far above average original World War I Colt. 3,500 - 4,500
2341 - (C) COLT MODEL 1902 SPORTING SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1903). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1092 Serial No. 5194 Caliber/Bore: .38 ACP Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
The Sporting Model featured the round butt and no lanyard loop. This is a very early model with the front slide serrations and the early spur trigger hammer. Scarce and short-lived production with only 6,927 manufactured from 1903 to 1908. This example was manufactured in 1903, the first year of production for this model. Features the Colt high polish factory blue finish with Colt logo black gutta percha grips. CONDITION: Retains approximately 90% of its original finish with the exception of the backstrap, which is a blue-brown mix. Razor sharp legends. Near mint grips. Fine bore. This is an exceedingly scarce pistol to find with this much factory condition. 3,000 - 4,500
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2342 - (C) COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1917). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. 220205 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Blued barrel is stamped “PH” perpendicular to bore, sans ‘HP’ sans serifs, which is proper for the serial number of this gun. Slide has the 1913 patent date with standing pony at rear. Right side simply states “MODEL OF 1911 US ARMY”. Inspector stamp on left side “GHS” for Gilbert Stewart, who inspected from 1915-1918. All other parts are correct for this year of production to include long smooth trigger, diamond checkered walnut grips, checkered slide stop and safety, checkered wide spur hammer, correct two tone magazine with no stamp on bottom, pinned base. CONDITION: Slide retains approximately 90% of the original factory military blue with some age freckling and minor surface rubs. Flat mainspring housing and front grip strap are grey patina. Balance of frame retains approximately 85% original arsenal blue. Has razor sharp legends. Near mint bore. Grips are excellent to excellent plus with sharp checkering. Overall a good 85% all original, all correct parts, 1917 US Army Model 1911. 3,000 - 4,000
2343 - (C) BOXED COLT MODEL 1911A1 PRE-SERIES 70 BLUE .38 SUPER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1968). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 .38 Super Serial No. 197451 Caliber/Bore: .38 Super Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This blued Pre-Series 70 features the dual finish high polish sides with matte non-glare finish on top, and brown plastic Colt logo grips. CONDITION: Virtually as new inside and out. Does not appear to have any wear or having ever been fired, with the exception of one very light drag line. Comes in the original matching two piece box numbered to gun. Box is in excellent condition with the exception of two corners which are broken and there is some finish missing on top from tape removal. Includes extra magazine, instructions and warranty card. 2,500 - 3,500
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2344 - (C) BOXED 4-1/2” COLT SPORT WOODSMAN .22 LR SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH TARGET SIGHTS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Woodsman Serial No. 131685 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Offered is a near new, pre-war Sport Woodsman with the scarce target sights that comes in its original box with proper labels verifying sights, numbered to gun and with matching numbered test target, instructions, and care booklet. Comes in the standard blued finish with fully checkered walnut grip and an original magazine stamped “COLT WOODSMAN CAL .22 LR”. CONDITION: Pistol has a touch of muzzle wear, otherwise near new inside and out; solid 99%. Beautiful, near mint pistol with hard to find target sights and short barrel combination. 2,500 - 3,500
2345 - (C) PRE-WAR COLT ACE MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1937). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Ace Serial No. 7889 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features high flat top adjustable rear target sight, angle high profile front sight, short checkered pre-war trigger, checkered arched mainspring housing, checkered wide spur hammer, checkered slide stop and safety, Colt Ace pre-war magazine, high polish pre-war commercial finish. CONDITION: This is in near new condition inside and out, and has seen very little use, if any at all. Gun shows a light takedown line. Grips are near mint. Extremely fine example. 2,500 - 3,500
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2346 - (C) BOXED NEAR NEW COLT MODEL 1908 HAMMERLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC POCKET PISTOL (1928). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 86441 Caliber/Bore: .380 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This gun features blued finish with silver medallion checkered walnut grips and “CAL 32 COLT” stamped tempered magazine. CONDITION: Aside from a hint of age freckling on backstrap, gun is near new inside and out showing no signs of having ever been fired. Comes in excellent to near mint original box numbered to gun on bottom with instructions, ammunition card and flyer. Beautiful Colt, simply one of the best. 2,500 - 3,500
2347 - (C) COLT 1903 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH US PROPERTY MARKING (1944). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 560065 Caliber/Bore: .32 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Using the John Brunner book “The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols”, he states that within this serial range, 2,828 were shipped to the OSS, 15 shipped to the Washington quartermaster office, and 5,216 to Springfield Armory. His comprehensive lists of General Officer’s pistols issued does not list this serial number to a specific person. General finish moved from blued to parkerized at approximately serial number 562,000, making this example one of the last factory blued models. For all intents and purposes it is a standard classic Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless with the exception of the “US PROPERTY” stamp on right side of frame. It sports a pair of standard checkered walnut grips with gold medallion grips (usually seen in silver). Grips may be a replacement. Standard pre-war blued finish. CONDITION: Approximately 85% blue finish remains with overall high edge wear and some minor handling marks. Light age freckling. Fine action with near mint bore. 2,000 - 2,500
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2348 - (C) CASED & NICKEL PLATED COLT MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH PEARL GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 552781 Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Elegant Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless pistol chambered for the .32 ACP cartridge finished in bright factory nickel finish and mounted with brilliant mother of pearl grips with brass escutcheons. Housed in a Colt factory presentation case with red velvet and satin lings. Burgundy leather outer covering with Colt Rampant Colt monogram in center. Produced in 1941 with a 3-3/4 inch barrel. CONDITION: Very fine with full nickel finish remaining with micro scratches visible in the soft finish. Bore is bright and shiny; action is fully operational and function properly. Grips are vibrant with a very minute chip missing at left side escutcheon. Case is very fine with very slight staining on interior from storage and light scuffing on exterior lid from age. 2,000 - 2,500
2349 - (C) PRE-SERIES COLT 1911 NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1961). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 National Match Serial No. 7578-NM Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This National Match features high polish blue finish, beveled ejection port, high front sight, target rear sight, serrated straps, lightweight adjustable trigger, National Match bushing, and gold medallion checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Pistol is in very fine condition, showing only light traces of wear. No drag line. 99.9% original factory blue finish. 1,500 - 2,500
2350 - (M) GOLD EMBELLISHED COLT 1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH PACHMYR GRIPS (1983). Manufacturer: Colt Model: MK IV Series 70 Serial No. 70B51628 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern The basis for this handgun is a standard Series 70 .45 ACP 1911A1. Features gold embellishment on right side of slide with scroll designs and a banner stamped “COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL” and standard factory Government Model Series 70 stamp and three areas of gold embellished scroll. Other features include white bead front sight, Wilson Combat white bead rear sight, nickel plated slide stop and safety, lightweight alloy checkered hammer, alloy adjustable trigger, extended alloy beavertail grip safety, nickel plated barrel bushing, and Pachymr wraparound grips. Comes with standard high polish blue finish with matte sides. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide has a few rubs and rest of pistol has a few handling marks. A lovely gun with a near mint bore and fine action. An extremely handsome custom combat target pistol. 1,500 - 2,500 614
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2351 - (C) PRE-SERIES 70 COLT NATIONAL MATCH MODEL SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1967). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Gold Cup National Match Serial No. 21866NM Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features flat top frame, Elliason rear target sight, adjustable lightweight trigger, “NATIONAL MATCH” stamped barrel, serrated slide stop, safety, hammer, backstrap and front strap. CONDITION: This pistol remains in virtually as new condition inside and out. Ghost takedown line. 99.9% original factory blue. Razor sharp legends. Near mint checkered walnut grips with gold medallion. Blued magazine is not marked. 1,500 - 2,500
2352 - (M) SCARCE SERIES 70 COLT COMBAT COMMANDER .30 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1977). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Combat Commander Serial No. 70BS59457 Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This was produced in the late 1970’s with the majority of production was intended for shipment to Europe. Very few are seen in the United States. This is a standard weight Combat Commander with blued finish and gold medallion checkered walnut grips. Barrel is stamped “CAL 30 LUGER” as is left side of frame. CONDITION: Two minor spots of wear at muzzle, otherwise near new inside and out. Beautiful, near mint, rare Colt. 1,500 - 2,500
2353 - (C) BOXED COLT MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1936). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 119139 Caliber/Bore: .380 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features silver medallion checkered walnut grips. Includes one original two tone magazine. CONDITION: Near new condition inside and out. There is maybe a hint of high edge wear to the front of slide at muzzle and a couple of minuscule freckles on straps; 99%. Comes in the original box numbered to gun on bottom with original instructions. Box needs to be reassembled; the lid is loose with all four aprons detached. Two side aprons are in three pieces, the hinge section is attached to the lower box, and front apron is missing. 1,500 - 2,000
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2354 - (C) FACTORY NICKEL COLT MODEL 1908 .380 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH PEARL GRIPS (1928). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 94676 Caliber/Bore: .380 ACP Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Curio & Relic Offered is a factory nickel finish Model 1908 caliber .380 semi-automatic pistol that was finished in factory nickel and fitted with a pair of thick slab real Mother of Pearl grips. CONDITION: Pistol retains 99% of the original nickel finish with a couple areas of light flaking under the right grip and a few minor surface handling marks. All legends are sharp. Fine, sharp bore and action. Simply put, a handsome, near mint, pre-War automatic with correctly stamped full nickel magazine. 1,500 - 2,000
2355 - (C) ENGRAVED NICKEL PLATED COLT 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1917). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Vest Pocket Serial No. 174912 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Curio & Relic This fine little pocket Colt comes with a letter from master engraver Angelo Bee listing his engraving on serial number 174912. Angelo Bee is well known in the engraving world as being one of the finest living master engravers. He has taken this little Colt and engraved it in the scroll and floral style similar to factory engraved guns of the era. It was then fitted with ivory grips and Colt medallions. Has a nickel plated magazine that is unmarked. CONDITION: Gun is in as new condition and does not appear to have been fired since custom engraving. Has a fine bore and action. A beautiful little pocket hammerless. 1,200 - 1,800
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2356 - (C) DUTCH M-11 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER AND MAG POUCH. Manufacturer: DWM Model: M11 Serial No. 11911 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, and V notch rear sight on rear link. Thumb safety marked “RUST” with an arrow pointing upwards, extractor marked “GELADN” on both sides, and center toggle link marked “DWM” in script. Wood checkered grips that have the full serial number on them with a wide grip safety. This is an all matching numbers gun. Manufactured by DWM and delivered in September of 1928 to the Dutch East Indies Army. Brass plaque on left side of the frame is unit marked “K-VL 48” “GARISON COMPANY, RIAU”. “KOL” proof on right side of receiver and correct crown “N” proofs on the left side of receiver, breach block and underside of barrel. CONDITION: Gun is in superb original condition, retaining approximately 97% of the original rust blue finish and 95% of the straw color small parts. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Grips have sharp checkering with no chips or cracks. It comes with a rare and mint M11 russet brown leather holster with the short belt loop. All stitching is tight and serviceable. Marked on the top flap “CW N 7 36 A L”. Also included in the holster is an Indies Army brass cleaning rod with oiler. Also present is the ultra rare Indies Army double magazine pouch to match the M11 holster. Pouch has the original snaps and is marked “CW N 4 38” on the top flap. All three of the magazines are spring base retaining catch with reinforcing pins added, also comes with correct pin punch and loading tool. A very rare and desirable Luger with all the correct accessories. 15,000 - 18,000
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2357 - (C) DWM 1906 COMMERCIAL NAVY SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER AND STOCK. Manufacturer: D.W.M. Model: 1906 Navy Commercial Serial No. 36455 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic 1906 Commercial Navy Luger. Features include short frame, round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, two position adjustable 100-200 meter rear sight on rear toggle link, wide grip safety, checkered walnut grips, and a “CAL9M/M” eight round detachable box magazine. The gun is an all matching numbers gun. It comes with a non-matching stock and contemporary holster. Stock is number 36726. “DWM” in scroll on the forward toggle link. The extractor is marked “Geladen” on the left side. “BUG” proofed on underside of barrel and “BU” proofs on left side of toggle and frame. CONDITION: Good bore showing sharp lands and grooves. Walnut grips are minty with sharp checkering showing just a bit of wear. Gun retains approximately 97% of the reapplied rust blue finish and 80% of the reapplied straw color on the small parts. Gun shows some handling marks and edge wear. The tin magazine has a Navy bottom with concentric rings and is in mint condition. Contemporary holster, cleaning rod and takedown tool all are in mint condition. 4,000 - 5,000
2358 - (C) SWISS 1900 “WIDE TRIGGER” LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1900 Serial No. 3668 Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic 1900 Swiss Cross in Sunburst 3rd Variation Luger. Features long frame, round pencil barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, U notch rear sight on rear toggle link, wide grip safety and trigger, dished toggle with toggle lock, and walnut checkered grips. Includes eight round detachable box magazine. The gun is all matching including the magazine. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 96% of the arsenal rust blue finish and 90% of the arsenal straw color. Good bore showing sharp lands and grooves. Walnut grips are minty with sharp checkering and have no chips or cracks. The original tin magazine has the disk inserts in the wood bottom. Swiss cross in starburst above the chamber and “DWM” in scroll on the center toggle link. Comes in a “L.G. WALTHER 08 SATTLER BERN” holster with shoulder straps. This gun is in superb condition and highly collectible. 4,000 - 5,000
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2359 - (C) DWM 1900 “AMERICAN EAGLE” SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1900 Serial No. 9350 Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Co. and sold commercially in the United States. This is known as the 1900 American Eagle Luger. Features long frame, round barrel, dovetailed inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight on rear link, unmarked thumb safety, early style extractor. Center toggle link marked “DWM” in script. American Eagle over the chamber. Narrow grip safety without a stock lug. It has the early style flat main spring and dished toggle. “GERMANY” export mark on the front of the frame. CONDITION: This is an all matching numbers gun with just a bit of high edge wear. Gun is in mint condition with 92% of the original rust blue finish and 95% of the original straw color on small parts. Barrel shows some patina coming through the finish like it should. Sharply checkered grips with no chips or cracks. Bright and shiny bore with crisp lands and grooves. Nickel magazine with correct unmarked wood bottom magazine. 3,000 - 4,000
2360 - (C) 1908 BULGARIAN LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1908 Serial No. 271c Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Contract gun manufactured for the Bulgarian Army by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Co. in Germany. Features include round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight on rear link. Thumb safety is marked in Cyrillic “FIRE” in the lower position, the extractor is also marked in Cyrillic “LOADED”. Center toggle link has the Bulgarian crest. Approximately 10,000 of these were ordered in two orders. This gun came out of the second order. The distinguishing features on these guns are that the “DWM” is over the chamber, the Bulgarian crest is on the toggle link and the lanyard loop is at the bottom rear of the grip strap. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 85% of the original factory applied finish with some high edge wear and holster wear. Grip straps are thinning. Grips are not numbered to the gun and show normal handling marks. Good bore showing some light frosting in the lands and grooves. Early nickel magazine does not match the gun. A rare and desirable Luger that would go great in any collection. Comes in a minty russet brown 1908 Bulgarian flap holster. 2,500 - 3,000
2361 - (C) DWM 1906 COMMERCIAL LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1906 Commercial Serial No. 33115 Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Company for commercial sales in Germany and abroad. Features include round tapered pencil barrel, inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight, wide grip safety, wood checkered grips, and nickel eight round detachable wood bottom magazine. “DWM” in scroll on the center toggle link. Extractor is marked “GELADEN”. All matching serial numbers and numbered in the commercial style. BUG proofs on barrel and left receiver. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 90% of the factory applied rust blue finish, with just a bit of high edge and holster wear. Strawed small parts are approximately 60%. Checkering on the grips shows some wear. No chips or cracks in the wood. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. 2,000 - 2,500
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2362 - (C) DWM 1906 NAVY LUGER “GOUV KIAU 151” SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1906 Navy Serial No. 4582 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Extremely rare and desirable German Navy Luger unit marked “GOUV. KIAU. 151.” on the back strap. One of only about fifteen known to exist. The unit mark stands for “GOUVERNMENT KIAUTSCHOU” and is for the Imperial German colony in China that was known as Kiatchou. It was located in Tsingtao, China. On November 7th, 1914, the Japanese attacked and captured the German colony at Kiatschou. The entire garrison was captured and its members were taken to Japan as prisoners of war. Features include long frame, round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, two position adjustable 100-200 meter rear sight on rear toggle link, wide grip safety, walnut checkered grips, and eight round detachable box magazine. The gun is all matching but the magazine. “DWM” in scroll on the front toggle link with the crown “M” proofs on the left side of the receiver. The extractor is marked “GELADEN”, safety is marked “GESICHERT” in the upper position. The safety has been altered. Marked “4. 80”. on left side of frame. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 89% of the original factory applied rust blue finish and 35% of the original straw on the small parts. Gun shows just a bit of high edge wear and some light freckling. Finely checkered wood grips with no chips or cracks. Bright and shiny bore with crisp lands and grooves. This would be the center piece to any Luger or German Navy collection. 10,000 - 15,000
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2363 - (C) 1900 DWM “TEST EAGLE” LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: D.W.M. Model: 1900 Luger Serial No. 6758 Caliber/Bore: 7.65mm Parabellum Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic 1900 U.S. Test Eagle. Features include long frame, round pencil barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight on rear toggle link, narrow grip safety and narrow trigger, dished toggle with toggle lock, and walnut checkered grips. Eight round detachable box magazine. The gun is all matching including the correct un-numbered wood bottom magazine with flaming bomb proof. Last two serial numbers on the right side of takedown lever. Marked in the commercial style without a “GERMANY” export stamp. Early cross checkered safety lever. “DWM” in scroll on front toggle link and American Eagle over the chamber. Documented on page 70 of the book “1900 LUGER U.S. TEST TRIALS” by Michael Reese II. At the time it was owned by Dr. Leland Wetzel. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 96% of the arsenal rust blue finish and 80% of the arsenal straw color. Good bore showing sharp lands and grooves. Walnut grips are minty with sharp checkering. A rare and very desirable Luger that is documented. 4,000 - 5,000
2364 - (C) DWM 1900 SWISS LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1900 Serial No. 1801 Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic 1900 Swiss Cross in Sunburst first variation Luger. Features long frame, round pencil barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight on rear toggle link, narrow grip safety and trigger, dished toggle with toggle lock, and walnut checkered grips. Includes eight round detachable box magazine. The gun is all matching including the magazine. Good bore showing sharp lands and grooves. Walnut grips are minty with sharp checkering and has no chips or cracks. Early cross checkered safety lever. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 96% of the arsenal rust blue finish and 80% of the arsenal straw color. The original tin magazine has the disk inserts in the wood bottom and has had the follower button replaced. Swiss cross in starburst above the chamber and “DWM” in scroll on the center toggle link. Comes in a “JON BLASER SATTLER BERN 04” holster. This gun is in superb condition and highly collectible. 4,000 - 5,000
2365 - (C) DWM 1906 COMMERCIAL LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1906 Commercial Serial No. 25244 Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Company for commercial sales in Germany and abroad. This gun is an early long frame and the thumb safety is marked “GESICHERT” in the lower position. The majority of these were short frame and the lower thumb safety area was polished. Features include round pencil barrel, inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight, wide grip safety, wood checkered grips, and eight round detachable wood bottom magazine. “DWM” in scroll on the center toggle link. Extractor is marked “GELADEN”. All matching serial numbers. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 90% of the factory applied rust blue finish, with just a bit of high edge and holster wear. Strawed small parts are approximately 50%. Checkering on the grips shows some wear. No chips or cracks in the wood. Bore shows some frosting in the lands and grooves. A very scarce and hard to find gun in this configuration. 2,800 - 3,500
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2366 - (C) DWM 1906 “SWISS CROSS IN SHIELD” SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1906 Serial No. 14530 Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features long frame, round pencil barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, U notch rear sight on rear toggle link, wide grip safety, and walnut checkered grips. Eight round detachable box magazine. Extractor marked “GELADEN”. Cross in shield above the chamber and “DWM” in scroll on middle toggle link. Manufactured by DWM for military sales in Switzerland. Total number manufactured was 10,215. That includes both cross in shield and cross in sunburst. This gun was in the last shipment of 700 guns from DWM in 1914. Left side of frame is marked “P.57”, which signifies that it was released from military service in 1957. All matching numbered gun. Wood checkered grips have sharp checkering and no chips or cracks. They are un-numbered. Tin magazine has a wood bottom with the Swiss style disc inserts. Mirror bore with sharp lands and grooves. CONDITION: Gun has been arsenal refinished and retains approximately 98% arsenal blue finish and 90% straw. Safety in the upper position with the lower position in the white. Comes in an Swiss leather holster with the shoulder straps. 2,500 - 3,500
2367 - (C) DWM WORLD WAR I P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: DWM Model: P.08 Serial No. 2828i Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured for the German military in 1918 by DWM. Features include round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight and V notch rear sight on rear link. Thumb safety marked “GESICHERT” in the upper position, extractor marked “GELADN”, and center toggle link marked “DWM” in script. This is an all matching numbers gun with two original matching numbered magazines. Comes in a mint World War I brown holster with original unmarked loading tool. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 90% of the original factory applied rust blue finish with loss of blue above the chamber and one spot on the left side of receiver. Straw color is 90%. The checkered grips show just a bit of handling and storage marks. Good bore showing some frosting. It is extremely rare to find a World War I Luger with two original matching magazines. Magazines are nickel plated with wood bottoms and have the serial number on them. Minty brown holster shows some scuffing on the top flap. It is dated 1917 and has tight serviceable white stitching. Gun and holster have been personalized by the Lieutenant that brought them home as war trophies. The front strap and inside the holster are marked “Lieut. A. E. Andrews 42nd Canadians”. This gun would be easily researched to find out where Lt. Andrews fought and possibly picked up this gun off of the battlefield. 2,500 - 3,500
2368 - (C) DWM 1906 “AMERICAN EAGLE” LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: D.W.M. Model: 1906 American Eagle Serial No. 46765 Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken Company for commercial sales in the United States. Features include round pencil barrel, inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight, wide grip safety, wood checkered grips, and nickel eight round detachable wood bottom magazine. “DWM” in scroll on the center toggle link. Extractor is marked “LOADED”. All matching serial numbers and numbered in the commercial style. BUG proofs on barrel and left receiver. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 95% of the factory applied rust blue finish with just a bit of high edge wear. Strawed small parts are approximately 75%. Checkering on the grips is sharp and crisp. No chips or cracks in the wood. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Mint nickel magazine with un-numbered wood bottom. A stunning 1906 American Eagle Luger. 2,500 - 3,000 622
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2369 - (C) DWM P.08 LUGER 1ST ISSUE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: DWM Model: P.08 Serial No. 762b Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured for the Imperial German military by DWM. This is the early 1908 Military first issue without a hold open device or stock lug. Features include round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight and V notch rear sight on rear link. Thumb safety marked “GESICHERT” in the upper position, extractor marked “GELADN”, center toggle link marked “DWM”, and correct 1908 military proof marks on the left side of the receiver. This is an all matching numbers gun including the magazine. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 93% of the original factory applied rust blue finish with some slight high edge wear and holster wear. Factory straw small parts retain 80%. Wood checkered grips with no chips or cracks. The checkering shows minimal wear from handling and use. Fair bore with good lands and grooves; some frosting to the bore. This gun was issued to the 53rd Infantry Regiment Company 1, Weapon 3 and is unit marked “53.R.1.3” on the front grip strap. At some point it has had a hold open device added which would be correct. A very scarce early Imperial German Luger in phenomenal condition. 2,500 - 3,000
2370 - (C) DWM DOUBLE DATE POLICE LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: DWM Model: P.08 Serial No. 1461a Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features include round barrel, dovetailed inverted V front sight, and V notch rear sight on rear link. Thumb safety marked “GESICHERT” in the upper position, extractor marked “GELADN”, center toggle link marked “DWM”. DWM military markings on the right side of receiver. This is an all matching numbers gun. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 95% of the reapplied blue arsenal finish, straw small parts and high edge wear and holster wear. Unnumbered checkered wood grips showing some wear. Also has two “Haenel SCHMEISSER PATENT” aluminum bottom tin magazines. They have been renumbered in the Police style to match the gun. Great bore with sharp lands and grooves. Police sear safety is present and frame has been drilled for the magazine block safety. Comes in a 1934 dated “SCHAMBACH & CO. BERLIN” police holster with some crazing and is numbered to the gun. Also included is a matching numbered loading tool. 1,800 - 2,200
2371 - (C) 1920 COMMERCIAL “I” SUFFIX GRIP SAFETY LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: DWM Model: P.08 Commercial Serial No. 8494i Caliber/Bore: 7.65mm Parabellum Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Extremely rare 1920 commercial grip safety Luger. There are very few known examples of this gun. They are all in the “i” block with a four digit serial number. It has all matching numbers and is numbered in the commercial style. Crown “N” commercial proof on the receiver, and the left side of the center toggle link. Features V notch rear sight and factory dovetailed front sight, correct unrelieved firing pin, correct tin and wood bottom magazine marked “Germany”; and straw colored trigger, magazine release, takedown lever and thumb safety. Extractor is marked “GELADEN” and the thumb safety is marked “GESICHERT” in the lower position. Wide grip safety. “DWM” in scroll is on the center toggle link. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 70% of the original rust blue finish with brown patina bleeding threw the finish. The barrel is a replacement barrel with a great bore with sharp lands and grooves. A very attractive and hard to find grip safety commercial Luger. Comes in a German commercial flap holster. 1,200 - 1,800
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2372 - (C) DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1902 Carbine Serial No. 22454 Caliber/Bore: 7.65mm Parabellum Barrel Length: 11-3/4â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Produced to be sold commercially in Germany and abroad. Features include; round barrel with integral ramp front sight and four position rear carbine sight. Long frame with stock lug and frame extension for the fore stock. Early features dished toggles with toggle lock and flat main spring. Walnut fore stock, butt stock and grips. Checkered panel on fore stock with a sling loop. Sharp checkered grips showing just a bit of wear. Original rear stock has the last three numbers of the serial number. Checkered panel at the wrist and a sling loop. Horn butt plate. All matching numbered gun and numbered in the commercial style. Safety is in the white in the lower position. Good bore showing just a bit of wear on the lands and grooves. Correct eight round un-numbered wood bottom commercial magazine. Magazine bottom is cracked and has an extra pin in it. CONDITION: The gun has been professionally restored by Gail Morgan. Gun retains approximately 95% of the non-original rust blue finish. Straw small parts. Sharp checkering on both stocks and the grips. No cracks or chips. The 1902 carbine is an iconic gun and would be a great addition to any Luger collection 7,500 - 10,000
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2373 - (C) DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1902 Luger Carbine Serial No. 21883 Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 11 - 7/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Produced to be sold commercially in Germany and abroad. Features include: round barrel with integral ramp front sight and four position rear carbine sight. Long frame with stock lug and frame extension for the fore stock. Early features dished toggles with toggle lock and flat main spring. Checkered walnut fore stock, butt stock and grips. Checkered panel on fore stock with a sling loop. Sharp checkered grips showing just a bit of wear. Non-original rear stock. Checkered panel at the wrist and a sling loop. Horn butt plate. All matching numbered gun and numbered in the commercial style. Safety is in the white in the lower position. Good bore showing strong lands and grooves. Correct eight round unnumbered wood bottom commercial magazine. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 92% of the original rust blue finish, with some slight handling marks and high edge wear. Straw small parts. The stock lug has an extra notch filed into it to move the position of the stock. The 1902 carbine is an iconic gun and would be a great addition to any Luger collection. 5,000 - 7,500
2374 - (C) BEAUTIFUL DWM ABERCROMBIE & FITCH MODEL 1906 SWISS LUGER PISTOL. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1906 Swiss A&F Luger Serial No. 2966i Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features include long frame, round pencil barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight on rear toggle link. Extractor is marked “Geladen”. Safety in the white at the lower position. Wide grip safety. Walnut checkered grips. Eight round detachable box magazine. The gun is all matching including the magazine. Two piece wood grips with sharp checkering. Abercrombie & Fitch Swiss Luger with a barrel address of “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Co. NEW YORK” & “MADE IN SWITZERLAND” on top of 4-3/4” barrel with distinctive, unique to this model, front sight boss with ramp starting 3/16” from muzzle. Completed firearms were not allowed to be exported from Germany right after World War I because of Treaty of Versailles restrictions. These pistols without barrels were shipped from Germany to Switzerland to be finished. This pistol has correct Geneva cross and sunburst over chamber, no proofs on receiver, unnumbered recoil lug, DWM scroll on front toggle link, Nickel eight round magazine with correct un-numbered wood bottom. Approximately 100 of these were imported and the majority of them were in the ‘i’ suffix range with a four digit serial number. The serial number on the bottom of the barrel is stamped parallel instead of across the barrel in a font differing from that on remainder of pistol and does not have the suffix letter. It also has the Bestchus/Bernerprbe proof for testing barrels 40% over the normal pressure. CONDITION: Gun has been professionally restored and retains approximately 98% deep rust blue finish. Comparable condition strawed small parts. Near mint bore with sharp lands and grooves. A very rare and desirable gun and would be the centerpiece of any Luger collection. 3,500 - 5,500
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2375 - (C) DWM 1906 NAVY LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: D.W.M. Model: 1906 Navy Serial No. 6474 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic 1906 Unit marked Navy Luger. Features include long frame, round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, two position adjustable 100-200 meter rear sight on rear toggle link, wide grip safety, walnut checkered grips, and an eight round detachable box magazine. This is an all matching numbered gun except the magazine. CONDITION: Bright and shiny bore with crisp lands and grooves. Walnut grips are minty with sharp checkering showing just a bit of wear. Gun retains approximately 92% of the original rust blue finish and 80% of the original straw color. Gun shows some normal handling marks and edge wear. The original Navy magazine with concentric rings is an early style, with the serial number going length ways and is number 8006. “DWM” in scroll on the center toggle link with the crown “M” proofs on the left side of the receiver. The extractor is marked “Geladen”, safety is marked “Gesichert” in the upper position. This is a first issue altered with a W.D. 220. unit mark on the rear grip strap. The unit mark is to Werft zu Danzig or Dockyard Danzig. A rare and highly collectible gun from Imperial Germany. 3,000 - 4,000
2376 - (C) DWM NAVY MODEL MARKED 1917 LUGER P.08 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1917 Navy Luger Serial No. 275 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features short frame, round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, two position adjustable 100-200 meter rear sight on rear toggle link, and walnut checkered grips. Eight round detachable box magazine. The gun is all matching but the magazine. “DWM” in scroll on the center toggle link with the crown “M” proofs on the left side of the receiver. 1917 above the chamber, left side of frame and on the left side of the front sight base. The extractor is marked “GELADEN”, safety is marked “GESICHERT” in the upper position. Magazine is an un-numbered navy magazine with a crown “M” proof. It has been repaired and has two extra pins in it. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 95% of the non-original rust blue finish and 85% of the non-original straw color. Gun has been professionally restored. Fair bore showing some light frosting. Fair lands and grooves. Two piece checkered walnut grips show some wear and are un-numbered. 3,000 - 4,000
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2377 - (C) DWM 1920 COMERCIAL ARTILLERY LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: D.W.M. Model: LP08 Serial No. 64a Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic 1915 dated DWM Artillery Luger. Features include round barrel with fine tune inverted V front sight, nine position fine tune artillery rear sight, toggle action, finely checkered walnut grips, straw small parts, and eight round detachable box magazine. 1915 dated chamber with “DWM” in scroll on the center toggle link. Extractor is marked “Geladen” and safety is marked “Geschert” in the upper position. “GERMANY” is stamped on the left frame rail and on the bottom of the magazine. The rear toggle link has been renumbered to match the gun. Also the sight on the rear toggle link has been removed. The rear sight is mismatched and is number 20. CONDITION: Walnut grips have fine and sharp checkering with no cracks or chips and the right side grip is unnumbered. Fair bore showing some frosting in the grooves. The gun retains most of the original finish but has been touched up. Straw small parts are 40%. Gun shows just a few handling marks and high edge wear. 2,500 - 3,500
2378 - (C) 1900 SWISS LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1900 Swiss Serial No. 3015 Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
1900 Swiss Cross in Sunburst second variation Luger. Features long frame, round pencil barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight on rear toggle link, narrow grip safety, narrow trigger, dished toggle with toggle lock, and walnut checkered grips. Eight round detachable box magazine. The gun is all matching numbers gun including the magazine. CONDITION: Good bore showing sharp lands and grooves. Walnut grips are minty with sharp checkering showing just a bit of handling marks. Gun retains approximately 92% of the arsenal rust blue finish and 60% of the arsenal straw color. The original tin magazine has the Swiss disk inserts in the wood bottom. Swiss cross in starburst above the chamber and “DWM” in scroll on the center toggle link. Comes with a Swiss style military holster. 2,250 - 3,000
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2379 - (C) 1914 ERFURT LP08 ARTILLERY LUGER WITH HOLSTER, STOCK, AND MAG POUCH. Manufacturer: Erfurt Model: LP08 Serial No. 265 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured by Erfurt for the Imperial German military. Features include round barrel with dovetailed inverted V fine tune front sight, nine position adjustable fine tune rear sight at rear of barrel, thumb safety marked “Gesichert” in the upper position, extractor marked “Geladen”, center toggle link is marked with a “Crown over Erfurt”. The gun and the stock are unit marked “172.R.9.6.” which indicates that the gun was issued to the 172nd Infantry Regiment, 9th Company gun number 6. Gun comes with an original board stock with number 265 stock iron, crown “S” proof for Konigliche Gewehrfabrik Manufacturing Co. Artillery holster that is ink stamped “B-A II” and “SATTLER JANUNG HANNOVER 1916”. The shoulder straps are modern reproductions. Also comes with an original artillery cleaning rod, crown “U” takedown tool. Original double magazine pouch with two non-matching wood bottom magazines. It is an all matching numbered gun, stock and one magazine. The matching magazine and stock iron are suspect of being renumbered to match the gun. CONDITION: The gun has been professionally restored and retains 95% of the brilliant aftermarket rust blue finish and 80% of the aftermarket straw color on the small parts. Bore has sharp lands and grooves with just a bit of frosting in the grooves. Gun has just a bit of high edge and holster wear. Grips are mint with sharp checkering. All parts have the correct Erfurt proof on them. Holster stitching is tight and serviceable with no stitching loss. Holster has a “Crown RC” on the top flap. Stock and tools are in excellent condition. A very early and hard to find in any condition 1914 Erfurt Artillery Luger. 8,000 - 10,000
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2380 - (C) ERFURT P.08 LUGER (1914 DATED) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Erfurt Model: P.08 Serial No. 4265 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight and V notch rear sight on rear link. Thumb safety marked “GESICHERT” in the upper position, extractor marked “GELADN”, and center toggle link marked “ERFURT”. This is an all matching numbers gun including one of the magazines. Like most Erfurt Lugers every part is proofed including the grip screws. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 90% of the original factory applied rust blue finish with some slight high edge wear and holster wear. Factory straw small parts retain 80%. Wood checkered grips with a small chip under the thumb safety lever. The checkering shows minimal wear from handling and use. Fair bore with good lands and grooves; some frosting to the bore. Wood bottom magazine has had a crack repaired. Comes in a World War I leather hard-shell holster. Maker mark is present but unreadable. Nice holster with tight and serviceable stitching. Some slight crazing. Also comes with an extra nickel magazine numbered 2525f and an original proofed loading tool. 1,800 - 2,500
2381 - (C) FN HI-POWER GERMAN POLICE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: FN Model: Hi-Power Serial No. 56683 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Used post-war by the German police. This gun and the next gun in the catalog are consecutively numbered. German police used indicated by the matching numbered hard shell holster. Features fixed front sight windage adjustable rear sight. Blue slide and frame. Fifteen round detachable box magazine. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 98% of the original blue finish. Mint checkered two piece wood grips with no chips or cracks. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Comes in a matching numbered black hard shell holster with extra magazine. Consecutively numbered with lot 2380. 2,000 - 2,500
2382 - (C) FN HI-POWER GERMAN POLICE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: FN Model: Hi-Power Serial No. 56684 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Used post-war by the German police. This gun and the previous gun in the catalog are consecutively numbered. German police used indicated by the matching numbered hard shell holster. Features fixed front sight windage adjustable rear sight, blue slide and frame, and 15 round detachable box magazine. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 98% of the original blue finish. Mint checkered two piece wood grips with no chips or cracks. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Comes in a matching numbered black hard shell holster with extra magazine. Consecutively numbered with lot 2379. 2,000 - 2,500
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2383 - (C) GERMAN MARKED FN TANGENT SIGHT HI-POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: FN Model: Hi-Power Serial No. 53993 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 5/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured between December 1940 to April 1941. These guns had the pre-war fit and finish. They also had the 500 meter rear Tangent sight. “WaA613” Waffenampt on front of slide, left side of slide, left side of frame and back of magazine. Checkered panel two piece grips. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 82% of the original factory high polish blue finish, with some handling marks and holster wear. Bore shows some frosting. Comes in a leather flap holster. A very desirable World War II German Hi-Power. 1,500 - 2,000
2384 - (C) NAZI MARKED FN HI-POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: FN Model: Hi-Power Serial No. 91097a Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Second sub variant; “a” suffix serial numbers 1a to 99999a were manufactured between May 1943 though December 1943. Standards for fit and finish were lowered considerably under the “a” suffix production. Wood panel grips have been sanded smooth. Grip screws have been put in at an angle. “WaA140” Waffenampt on left side of slide and frame. CONDITION: Gun shows traces of factory blue with the majority of the gun turning brown. Bright shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Comes with original magazine. 700 - 1,000
2385 - (C) PRE-WAR FN TANGENT SIGHT BELGIAN BROWNING HI-POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: FNH Model: Hi-Power Serial No. 18373 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Fabrique Nationale started producing the Hi-Power in May 1935. Pre-war pistols were finished in a rust blue finish. The tangent sights were graduated from 50 to 500 meters. This is the early variant in which the number fills 60% of the sight leaf. This is referred to as a Type I. The front sight on the pre-war models is a dovetail blade on a solid base. Grips are made of French walnut and are checkered. Backs of the grips are painted red which was originally done as a moisture barrier. Gun has matching serial numbers on frame, slide and stamped under the right grip panel. Pistol was factory slotted on rear strap for attachment of a shoulder stock. This has a pre-war magazine with a split-tail floorplate and phosphate finish. The serial numbers on pre-war pistols cannot be used to identify manufacturing date as pistols were made to order and assigned numbers at that time. After 1940, the Model 1935 was mass produced under German occupation. CONDITION: This pistol is in excellent overall original condition with Belgian rust blued finish. Gun has been used and holstered as evidenced by the wear at all high edges of forward section of slide, typical holster wear. Also has light high edge wear overall and a few scattered handling marks. The front grip strap has some light age freckling, blending with soft patina, and one small 1/2” rub to raw metal. Rear grip strap retains the majority of its original finish with light high edge wear and some age freckling. Overall, a solid 85%+ bright factory original blue with excellent grips that have seen a couple of small bruises, nothing of major note. Strong, well defined rifled bore. 2,250 - 3,250 630
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2386 - (M) RARE FURR MINIATURE 1874 GATLING GUN WITH CARRIAGE SERIAL NUMBER 1 MANUFACTURED 1973. Manufacturer: Furr Model: 1874 Serial No. 1 Caliber/Bore: .22 Short Barrel Length: 12 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern This extraordinary quality miniature Model 1874 Gatling Gun is wonderfully engraved on the bottom of the carriage “MADE BY KARL J. FURR & PAIL G. KUHNI DEC, 1973 OREM UT, #1.” Gun is brass and steel construction in precise scale with ten 12-1/2” barrels with brass housing, rails, and trunnions. It is set up for the Broadwell drum & is accompanied by one complete drum. Mounted on a miniature scale field carriage with square axle, tapered tail with correct elevation and traversing screws, and all brass furniture. Wheels are 18” in diameter with outward concave construction as in the originals. Top of the housing has a replica miniature Colt plaque. Features are complete to include the scale model folding seat on the top of the trail. The number 1 is found on virtually every part of this gun and carriage. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including the drum. May have been fired but if so, very little. Brass is a bright lemon patina with small areas of darker patina, no evidence of being cleaned, and the wood retains all of its varnish. A wonderful example of mechanical functional art. 10,000 - 15,000
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2387 - (M) RARE AND DESIRABLE HECKLER KOCH P7-K3 .380 SQUEEZE COCKING PISTOL. Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch Model: P7 K3 Serial No. USA-615 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Kurz (.380ACP) Barrel Length: 3.8 inches FFL Status: Modern Manufactured 1988 through 1994 in very limited quantities, the Hecker and Koch P7-K3 is a scaled down version of the iconic P7 9mm and .40 caliber platform pistols. Chambered for the 9mm Kurz or .380 ACP cartridge with an 8 round magazine capacity. Unlike the gas-retarded action of the full size P7 the K3 is an inertia blow back action. The K3 can be converted to .32 ACP as well as .22 LR with the factory produced conversion units that were available at time of initial production. This example is the American variation with a adjustable rear sight and a semi-finger rest left grip panel as well as the standard non-finger rest right grip panel. Gun is factory import marked Chantilly VA . Unlike the larger P7 variations the K3 has a removable barrel assembly using a barrel nut. Traditional thumb release magazine release, blue finish, and three dot sights. Comes complete with numbers matching factory plastic box, manual, spare magazine and maintenance tool. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with slight traces of finish wear on squeeze cocker from handing. The factory blue finish is excellent with no losses except as noted on squeeze cocker. The polygonal bore is exceptional, bright and shiny. The action is crisp and functions properly. The box is excellent with clear markings. Operators manual is slightly worn but complete. The maintenance tool appears to be pristine. Spare magazine is equally fine. A rare opportunity to own one of Hecker & Koch’s rarest pistol variations in prime condition. 4,000 - 6,000
2388 - (C) JAPANESE CAPTURE INGLIS CANADIAN HI-POWER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH STOCK. Manufacturer: Inglis Model: Mk I Serial No. 5CH53 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is what is referred to as the Tangent adjustable rear sight to 500 meters. It is a Model Mark I No. 1 manufactured between 1943 and 1945. All matching numbers. Features black plastic grips and lanyard ring, and parkerized black finish. Numerous Canadian proofs on right side. Left side is stamped “MARK I BROWNING FN 9MM HP INGLIS CANADA”. Hammer is from a Mark II. Has the early split back base stamped “JI” on front. Pistol is cut for, and accompanied by, a shoulder stock. Stock is made of wood with “S.A. LTD. / 1945” stamp on left side, just behind attachment point. Stock is of the hinge design with a belt loop clip attached to hinge. CONDITION: Retains 75% of the military finish, showing overall high edge wear. The most interesting aspect of this pistol is that it has two kanji character stamps on left side of slide which would indicate it was captured by the Japanese and so marked. Stock is in fine condition with some scattered handling marks, most notably towards the rear, near hinge screws. Gun fits into stock butt correctly and attaches firmly. First Japanese capture Canadian Hi-Power we are aware of. For the collector of Japanese pistols, this is a true gem as we cannot find any examples anywhere so marked. Very rare and collectible Hi-Power. 2,000 - 2,500 632
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2389 - (C) JOHN MARTZ LUGER CARBINE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: John Martz Model: Luger Carbine Serial No. 2129 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 16” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
John Martz lugers are world renowned for their craftsmanship. This Luger Carbine was manufactured from a 1916 DWM military issued gun. It has a 16” barrel with ramp front sight and nine position artillery rear sight. It has the “MSTR” mark on the left side frame rail and “MARTZ” on the right side frame rail. DWM in script on the front toggle link. Front stock extension machined into the front of the frame. Checkered fore stock, grip panels and rear stock. CONDITION: Gun is in the white showing some light pitting on the right side from poor storage. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Sharp checkering on the walnut stocks and grips. No chips or cracks to the wood. Tin eight round detachable box magazine with wood bottom. 4,000 - 5,000 2390 - (M) KONTOS 1900 SWISS LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Kontos Model: 1900 Serial No. 10 Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Features long frame, round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight on rear link, thumb safety is unmarked, extractor is the early style, center toggle is un-marked. Swiss cross in starburst engraved over the chamber. Narrow grip safety without a stock lug. It has the early style flat main spring and dished toggle. “GL” in script on the rear toggle link. Early style unrelieved frame. CONDITION: This gun is in new condition with 99% of the original applied finish. This gun was made to replicate a GL gun. Shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Checkered wood grips with no chips or cracks. A very interesting gun on its own. 1,500 - 2,500
2391 - (C) S CODE KRIEGHOFF LUGER P.08 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Krieghoff Suhl Model: Luger P.08 Serial No. 3108 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured for the German Air Force by Krieghoff. This is a mid-range S chamber date code Krieghoff. Features include round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight on rear link, thumb safety marked “GESICHERT” in the upper position, extractor marked “GELADN”, center toggle link marked “H/(anchor)/K Suhl”, correct “(eagle) 2” Waffenamts on right side of receiver. The S code was for the 1935 chamber date. All matching numbers gun except the magazine. Brown plastic Ritzman grips. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 80% of original applied factory blue finish with strawed small parts. Front and rear grip straps are thinning with high edge and holster wear. Magazine is a type two rolled blue magazine with an aluminum bottom numbered 1799w. Good bore with sharp lands and grooves. This gun is not listed in Gibson’s book, so it is a newly discovered gun. 5,000 - 7,000
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2392 - (C) MAUSER PERSIAN CONTRACT 1934 ARTILLERY LUGER SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: Persian Contract 1934 Artillery Luger Serial No. 3194 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured by Mauser for military contract sales to Iran. Features include round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, nine position adjustable rear sight at rear of barrel, wood checkered grips. Iranian crest above chamber. All writing and numbers are in Farsi characters. There were 2,000 of these manufactured; 1,000 in 8” barrel length and 1,000 in 4” barrel length and delivered in two shipments. Very few of these have made it to the U.S. market. CONDITION: Great bore with sharp lands and grooves. Gun retains approximately 95% of the original applied blue finish with strawed small parts. Oberndorf proofs on left side of receiver, breach block and front sight base. Matching nickel magazine with aluminum bottom. Comes with a holster, straps, magazine pouch and board stock. The stock has Farsi writing just behind the stock attaching iron. The holster and cleaning rod are ink marked “IRAN”. 7,500 - 8,500
2393 - (C) MAUSER “RED 9” BROOMHANDLE C96 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: C96 “Red 9” Serial No. 33170 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features include round barrel, integral post front sight, 50 to 500 meter rear tangent sight, integral ten round box magazine, second type safety and wood grips with a red “9” embossed on both grips. Over the chamber is “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF/N” and on the right side “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF NECKAR”. Typical heavy machining marks and poorly fitted grips. 150,000 of these were ordered by the German army in 1916. CONDITION: All matching numbers. Gun retains approximately 92% of the original factory blue finish showing some handling marks and high edge wear. Fair bore with some frosting in the lands an grooves. Grips have 34 groves and have the “9” branded into the grip panels. 3,500 - 5,500
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2394 - (C) MAUSER BYF 41 BLACK WIDOW LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P08 Serial No. 4310 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features include round barrel, inverted V front and V notch rear sights. Thumb safety marked “GESICHERT” in the upper position, extractor marked “GELADN”, center toggle link marked “byf” and “41” over the chamber. Black bakelite grips. Correct 655 Waffenampts on right side of receiver. This is an all matching numbers gun with a correct FXO eagle 37 magazine. CONDITION: Crisp bore with sharp lands and grooves. Gun retains approximately 95% of the original factory applied blue finish, with just a bit of high edge wear and holster wear. A very desirable World War II bring back Luger. 2,000 - 3,000
2395 - (C) MAUSER S/42 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1936). Manufacturer: Mauser Model: P08 Serial No. 8482L Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured for the German military by Mauser. This is a 1936 chamber date code S/42. Features include; round barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight on rear link, thumb safety marked “GESICHERT” in the upper position, extractor marked “GELADN”, center toggle link marked “S/42”, correct “(eagle) 63” Waffenamts on right side of receiver. Nickel magazine with correct matching numbered aluminum bottom. Gun retains approximately 85% of non-original applied blue finish with just a bit of high edge and holster wear and thinning straps. Good bore with sharp lands and grooves. Checkered wood grips are not numbered. Comes in a pigskin DLU WaA641 holster with non-matching extra magazine. The hinge has been ripped all the way across the holster. 2,000 - 2,500
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2396 - (C) REMINGTON UMC MODEL 1911 SERIAL NO. X1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1911 Serial No. X1 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Offered is a one of a kind Remington Model 1911 UMC military semi-automatic pistol. The entire pistol was manufactured by Remington under contract by Colt to produce pistols during World War I; from August 1918 until 1919. They produced 21,677 pistols during this time period with the last delivery to the Ordnance Department in May of 1919. The frame on this pistol is stamped “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on left side. The letter “E” can be found stamped on the left trigger bow and bottom mainspring housing, both exclusive to UMC. The blued barrel is simply stamped with a “P”, which is also correct for this model. Right side of slide stamped “MODEL OF 1911 US CALIBER 45”; left side is stamped “PATENTED DEC 19 1905 FEB 14 1911 AUG 19 1913 COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO.” with “REMINGTON UMC” in circle, right of circle is stamped “MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTON ARMS UMC CO. INC. BRIDGEPORT. CONN. USA”. Back of slide is stamped “E”. The right side of frame has no serial number nor are there any inspection stamps; there never were and never removed. At the bottom of the right side of frame under grip is stamped “X1”. All standard features to include long smooth trigger, flat mainspring housing with loop, checkered wide spur hammer, checkered slide stop and safety, beveled edge U notch rear sight, small blade front sight, and diamond checkered walnut grips. Referring to the book on the Model 1911 by Joe Poyer, page 90 shows front row of checkering on the Remington hammer that was cut in half by the final polishing technique; the checkered grips are pictured on page 140, No. 3 with 13 to 13.5 diamonds per inch; magazine is a two tone, tempered, pinned base with no markings and no lanyard loop; Remington slide markings can be seen on page 336. There is no recorded information that has survived detailing the UMC Model without a serial number. One theory is that these were possible parts clean-up guns at the end of production, but many of these have no number at all. This example does have a serial number of “X1” and it is our opinion that this is most likely the first one off the line that was manufactured to see if all tolerances were correct before entering mass production. This, like the other opinion, is simply conjecture as we will probably never know the exact reason, but the X1 first production manufactured for testing, seems to hold more water as there are no other X1 examples. In either case it is an usual, early example that saw no real use, whereas parts clean-up guns would still be manufactured to be used. CONDITION: Aside from the mainspring housing, which is a soft patina, this pistol retains approximately 95%+ of the original military blue finish with razor sharp legends. There is a light drag line and a couple of minor surface scrapes under slide lock. Grips are near mint. Bore is near mint or better and shiny. It is in near mint condition overall showing little to no use. 10,000 - 20,000
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2397 - (C) BOXED REMINGTON RAND SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Rand Serial No. 1899447 Caliber/Bore: 5” Barrel Length: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Features proper short checkered trigger, beveled edge square notch rear sight, checkered short hammer (no spur), serrated slide stop, checkered safety, serrated arched mainspring housing with loop, Keyes marked brown composite grips, and Hi-Standard marked blued barrel. Left side of slide is stamped “REMINGTON RAND INC SYRACUSE NY USA”. Left side of frame has “FJA” Frank Atwood stamp. “P” on left side of magazine release and top of slide. Right side of frame is stamped “UNITED STATES PROPERTY M1911A1 US ARMY”. Right if frame has partial Ordnance wheel stamp with raw metal exposed. CONDITION: This beautiful Remington Rand retains 99% of the original arsenal finish. Near mint bore and fine action. Comes in reproduction military style box with three magazines and a sealed 1944 screw driver. 750 - 1,250
2398 - (M) M15 ROCK ISLAND OFFICER’S SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Rock Island Armory Model: General Officer Model Serial No. GO881 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Modern The shipping information for this serial number is simply listed as 1980 issued to James Noonan in 1980. Noonan purchased this gun February 19th, 1980 for $147 and the original receipt is included. Noonan never inscribed the nameplate. Rock Island Arsenal received approval to build a new General Officer’s model as the existing supply of Officer’s Model were nearly exhausted. The result was a shortened Model 1911A1 with National Match triggers, a drilled spring plug to allow a longer spring, a tighter and shorter bushing was installed, and the recoil guide became two piece and spring loaded. New frame and had gold filled markings. Front strap was checkered in National Match style. Mainspring housing has six horizontal cuts, National Match fixed sights, stocks were made by Herrett’s. Left side has a plate for the general’s name to be engraved. Right side has “RIA” escutcheon embedded. A total of 1,004 of these pistols were made before being replaced by the Beretta M9. Pistols were on loan for active service and could be purchased for $147 upon retirement. No official manual was ever produced for the M15. CONDITION: Has original blue finish. Light drag takedown line but is in near new condition inside and out. 5,000 - 7,000
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2399 - (C) EARLY ROTH-SAUER-KRNKA SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Roth-Sauer-Krnka Model: Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial No. A14 Caliber/Bore: 7.65 Roth Sauer Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Designed by Krnka, financed by Roth, and produced by Sauer, this pistol can trace its lineage to the 1892 design. The patent was granted to Roth and Krnka. Uses a long recoil system where barrel, block, and breech all lock together engaging a recess in the breech, which tripped a bolt allowing the block to run forward and chamber a fresh cartridge. Has a complete absence of any kind of safety devices. Stamped JP Sauer and Sohn, Suhl on top barrel flat, forward chamber is stamped Patent Roth. Only other marking is serial number”A14” on butt. The black grips feature an ornate oval frame with a human figure inside referred to as the Bearded Savage Hunter, Sauer’s registered trademark. This pistol is discussed at some length on page 203 of the book “Pistols of the World” by Hogg and Weeks. CONDITION: Some light rubs on right side of slide, wear at bottom of butt, and a few very minor handling marks. Otherwise, this pistol still retains 97+% of the high polish factory blue finish. Grips are near mint to mint. Mint bore. Loads through an integral stripper clip guide. These pistols are so scarce that it is hard to determine where it stands condition to existing numbers but it has to be amongst the very best out there. A beautiful little rare 19th century design pocket pistol. 3,000 - 4,000
2400 - (M) BOXED SIG SAUER P210 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P210 Serial No. P86590 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern The P210 was introduced in 1949 and used until 1975 by the Swiss Army. Designed by Charles Petters. This pistol was replaced by the Sig P220 in 1976. Serial numbers starting with “P” were made for private use. Features matte finish, dovetail front sight, target adjustable rear sight, matte blue finish, steel frame, checkered walnut stocks. CONDITION: Gun is in near new condition inside and out with matching numbers. Comes in its original box with two extra non-factory magazines and original black grips. Fine condition, better than most. 2,500 - 3,000
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2401 - (M) SMITH & WESSON PERFORMANCE CENTER 3566 IN .356 TSW WITH APPROXIMATELY 600 ROUNDS OF AMMO. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 3566 Serial No. TSW0027 Caliber/Bore: .356 TSW Barrel Length: 4 - 7/8” FFL Status: Modern Manufactured 1993. This rare pistol is chambered in the now obsolete .356 TSW (Team Smith & Wesson), originally intended for IPSC shooting competitions, extending the case length to allow for higher velocity and better scoring. When the bullet was disbarred by rules changes, the cartridge faded away but still maintains a devout following. This handgun features the hand rubbed stainless steel contrasted with matte blue finish. Single action only. Left side of slide marked “SMITH & WESSON” in the blued area of finish. Serial number, which is exceptionally low at 27, is on left side of frame. Right side of frame has the Performance Center medallion. Features blacked out wind adjustable Patridge front sight and BoMar style adjustable rear, left side only slide mounted hammer block safety, frame mounted slide stop, oversized button magazine release, oversized magazine well, one piece wraparound checkered plastic grips with Smith and Wesson logo. Magazine basepad marked “CP Bullets” and has the Performance Center logo on right side of tube. Comes with spare magazine with flat basepad marked “Smith and Wesson”. CONDITION: Gun is in very fine condition with some hints of light edge wear and markings in the metal from mechanical use, such as a small line in line with the safety. Right side of frame has some marking on the stainless flats from paper. Assorted other minor handling marks can be seen. Fine action. Bore shows signs of having been shot but is also fine. Accompanying this pistol is approximately 600 rounds of Federal 135 grain Hydro-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point ammo, which is scarce in and of itself. A lovely lot of a seldom seen handgun in a rare caliber accompanied by plenty of ammo! 2,500 - 3,000
The following lots: 2402, 2403 and 2404, are three guns of different models by the same maker and are all serial numbered 0113.
2402 - (M) TIPPMANN ARMS MINIATURE 1917 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BELT-FED MACHINE GUN WITH CASE AND ALL ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Tippmann Model: 1917 Serial No. 113 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Rifle Barrel Length: 11” FFL Status: Modern
Magnificence in miniature was how these wonderful pieces of mechanical art were referred to by “SMALL ARMS REVIEW” in 1986 when the Tippman line of 1/2 scale belt fed machine guns were introduced. Serial number 0113. Caliber .22 LR. 10” barrel. Accessories include tripod with T&E mechanism, 2 metal ammo boxes, 2 cloth belts, Tippman Manufacturing operators tech-manual, and original fitted wooden crate. Firing mechanism moves smoothly when cycled by hand. Tripod parts move freely. This arm appears fully functional as semi auto only. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is absolutely outstanding. 100% dark blue finish with bright highly polished brass end cap and rear cap of water jacket. Top cover feed shuttle, bolt, and charging handle are in the white. Beautiful wooden hand grip. Bore is new. Wooden crate is excellent and as new. Leather carrying straps are excellent, supple, and pliable. Metal ammo boxes are in new condition. It is hard to imagine a more attractive miniature model of this classic American firearm which saw service in both World Wars. This is a like new in the box Tippmann semi-auto. This is a matching serial number (0113) to the Tippman 1919 and the Tippman M-2 being offered in this sale. 5,000 - 7,000
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2403 - (M) TIPPMANN SEMI AUTO 1/2 SCALE HB50 MINIATURE CHAMBERED FOR .22 MAGNUM WITH CASE AND ALL ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Tippmann Arms Model: HB50 Serial No. 113 Caliber/Bore: .22 Magnum Barrel Length: 17â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Modern Serial number 113. Caliber .22 Magnum. 17â&#x20AC;? barrel. Includes miniature replica tripod, T&E, ammo box tray, two miniature ammo cans with cloth belts, and green felt lined wooden crate. Action operates smoothly when cycled by hand and weapon appears fully functional as semi-auto. Tripod also functional. This is a complete set with tech-manual, two cloth belts, two cans for ammunition, etc.. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine to extremely fine. This weapon appears unfired. Bore is shiny and bright. Barrel shroud base and shroud plate have an attractive plum color. Handles on both charging handle and spade grip are beautiful wood. Tripod in very fine condition with some loss to bluing on one tripod leg and base where feet meet tripod leg (this is from being assembled for display). Crate and cans are in very fine to extremely fine condition. Belts are cloth and are in extremely fine condition. A very attractive way for the enthusiast of the .50 caliber Browning to have an affordable model to display or shoot. Collectors should also take not of the two other Tippman guns in this auction with the exact same serial number! 8,000 - 12,000 640
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2404 - (M) TIPPMANN ARMS 1/2 SCALE MINIATURE 1919 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Tippmann Arms Model: 1919 Serial No. 113 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Rifle Barrel Length: 17” FFL Status: Modern Magnificence in miniature was how these wonderful 1/2 scale semi-automatic interpretations of the famed 1919 belt fed machine guns were referred to in 1986 by “Small Arms Review” upon their introduction. Serial number 0113. Caliber .22 rimfire. 17” barrel. Includes miniature replica tripod, T&E, two miniature ammo cans with two synthetic belts, and a green felt lined wooden crate complete with tech-manual. Action operates smoothly when cycled by hand. Tripod also functional. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is excellent. Near 95% with slight spotting on barrel shroud and top cover, tripod also in the high 90%. Although this weapon has been fired, it is very clean. Bolt face and bore are both excellent. Crate and cans are in very fine to extremely fine condition. Belts are in excellent condition. Some slight evidence of corrosion on T&E. A beautiful example of miniature workmanship and would make a wonderful display piece without taking up as much space and a joy to shoot. Collectors should take note of the other two Tippman miniatures with the exact same serial number offered elsewhere in this sale. 5,000 - 7,000
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2405 - (C) UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL CO. EXPERIMENTAL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Union Switch & Signal Co. Model: Experimental 1911 Serial No. EXP40 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Union Switch & Signal was contracted to produce the Model 1911A1 in January of 1943. On June 26th, 1943 the Ordnance Department requested that US&S produce the original order of 25,000 plus an additional 25,000; 55,000 were delivered by November 27th, 1943 with all produced in the same year. While gearing up for production, a number of prototypes were produced to check tolerances and other variables before plunging into full mass production. This is one of those prototypes. If going simply by number this is the 40th example of an experimental model manufactured. Distinctive features on the experimental model include no military inspector stamps since these examples were intended for in-house use only. The only military proofs to be found on this pistol is the proof “P” on top of slide; with note to the lack of military inspector stamps, the firearm is identical to the mass produced models that were issued for military service. They feature the same military dark phosphate finish. Blued barrel was manufactured by Hi-Standard and can be found with the “HS” stamp on lug, along with the “P”. All small parts are correct for the US&S model to include checkered spurless hammer, checkered safety, checkered slide stop, checkered arched mainspring housing with loop, short checkered trigger, Keyes star brand brown composite grips. World War II magazine is stamped with “R” at lip for Risdon Tool & Machine Co., variation Type 4E. Left side of slide is stamped “US&S CO SWISSVALE PA U.S.A.” and right side of frame stamped “US&S CO NO 40”. There is no US Army property stamp, nor is the Model stamp present. CONDITION: As to be expected, gun does not appear to have been fired. Retains virtually all of its original factory military finish with typical takedown line and a few light scattered handling marks. It is believed that less than 100 of these experimentals were manufactured and were presented to dignitaries sometime after the war, all of which is purely speculative. This is the highest number that we are aware of, so if they did make 100, we have neither seen nor heard of any numbers higher than 40. In either case, an extreme World War II rarity, at least five times more rare than the desirable and elusive Singer. It would be nearly impossible to find, let alone in such fine condition; possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the rarest of all World War II military 1911A1 Models. 15,000 - 25,000
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2406 - (C) US&S CO. US ARMY MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: US&S Co. Model: M1911A1 Serial No. 1094856 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in Swissvale, Pennsylvania under the contract to Colt; production began in January 1943 and their contract was cancelled soon after. US&S delivered a total of 55,000 Model 1911A1’s by November 27th, 1943. All were made in the same year. Left side of the frame has initials “RCD” for Robert C. Downey, who was the chief inspector at US&S for the entire year and will be found on all original US&S pistols. There is a proof “P” next to magazine release. Left side of slide is stamped “U.S.&S. CO. SWISSVALE PA USA”. Right side of frame stamped “UNITED STATES PROPERTY M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY” with serial number. There is a proof “P” on top of frame. Barrel has intertwined “HP”, used on military Colts from serial number 210387 to 710000 in three variations which date barrel prior to 1924. Sports the proper Keyes star stamped brown composite grips and features short checkered trigger, short checkered hammer without spur, beveled edge rear sight with square notch, checkered arched mainspring housing with lanyard. Magazine has five view holes, matte blue finish and “R” stamped base for Raymond Engineering Corp, which is a Type 4G. CONDITION: All legends are sharp. Top of frame matte finish is thinning and there is a light area in front of rear sight where something took the finish off, which you can see in photograph. Fine bore. Overall, light edge wear from holster; still a good, solid 85% or better US&S Co. with the exception of early barrel. 2,500 - 3,500
2407 - (M) FIRST USFA MANUFACTURING CO. MODEL 1911 NAVY SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: USFA Mfg Co Model: 1911 Navy Serial No. 1 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Modern This pistol represents the first gun off the assembly line manufactured by USFA under the original blue dome. Resembles and is stamped like the 1911 US Navy. Left side of frame has the latest patent date of December 19th, 1905 with “USFA MFG CO HARTFORD CONN USA” on left side of slide and “US” in oval at rear. Frame is stamped “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” with a “1”. Right side of frame is stamped “MODEL OF 1911 US NAVY”. It is interesting to note that they used the round top, diamond checkered walnut grips of Model 1910 design on a 1911; has the round top and small screws. Gun is finished in the beautiful two-tone blue with high polished small parts to include 1910 style short, smooth trigger; checkered spur hammer, checkered slide stop and safety, smooth backstrap and loop. Has the third style rear sight with beveled edges and square notch. CONDITION: Gun is in near new condition inside and out with a light rub on the blued barrel and a touch of wear high edge front of slide. There is no takedown line. Comes in original box. Do not know if regular production guns have 1910 parts as we have not seen another like this example. 2,000 - 3,000
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2408 - (C) WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1906 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER AND TOOLS. Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern Model: 1906 Serial No. 21066 Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured in 1923. Features include long frame, round pencil barrel with dovetailed inverted V front sight, V notch rear sight on rear toggle link, wide grip safety, walnut checkered grips, and eight round detachable box magazine. Manufactured by Waffenfabrik Bern for the Swiss military. Ejector is marked “GELADEN”. Front toggle link marked “WAFFENFABRIK BERN”. “P.56” marked on the left side of frame, so it was sold commercially in 1956. An all matching numbered gun. Distinctive Swiss style wood grips with a non-checkered boarder. CONDITION: Mirror bore with sharp lands and grooves. This was the first model of Luger made outside of Germany. Gun retains approximately 99% of the arsenal blue finish and 90% of the arsenal straw color on the small parts. Comes in a “EBIEDERMANN NEUCHATEL 34” holster with shoulder straps and extra magazine. Also comes with a leather pouch with grease tin and brass cleaning kit. 2,500 - 3,500
2409 - (M) BOXED WALTHER TPH SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Walther Model: TPH Serial No. 287048 Caliber/Bore: .22LR Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Imported and stamped by Interarms, this is a German made blued example of the popular .22 caliber semi-automatic. Features blued finish and black Walther banner grips. CONDITION: Gun is virtually as new inside and out in the original block box with two magazines and test target numbered to gun. 1,250 - 1,750
2410 - (C) PRE-WAR WALTHER OLYMPIA TARGET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Walther Model: Olympia Serial No. 2725 0 Caliber/Bore: .22 Kurz (Short) Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Magazine fed with adjustable trigger, blued finish, target sight, coarsely checkered target walnut stocks with left thumbrest. Comes with a wood bottom magazine. Matching serial numbers. Frame is matted. Numerous proof marks. CONDITION: Retains approximately 85-90% original factory blue finish. Comes with add-on weights and cleaning rod. Fine bore and action. Olympia Models were available in the both the 1932 and 1936 Models. They were considered two of Fritz Walther’s finest pistols. He designed the rapid fire model for the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles as well as the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. The .22 Short cartridge was especially favored by Olympic shooters. A picture of the Walther hammerless Model 1932 pistol can be seen on pages 90, second from left; and page 91 with a special order elongated sight bushing in the book “Walther Vol. II” by Rankin. There were four models of the Model 1932 and 1936. This pistol comes with an extra add-on barrel weight attachment. These pistols were used by the German team in both Olympics. 950 - 1,300 644
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2411 - (M) LOT OF 2: NEAR NEW IN BOX WALTHER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS. Manufacturer: Walther Model: (A) PPK/S (B) TPH Serial No. (A) 2435BAS (B) T00330 Caliber/Bore: (A) .380 ACP (B) .22LR Barrel Length: (A) 3 - 1/2” (B) 2 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern
Lot consists of: Gun (A) Walther PPK/S, manufactured by Smith & Wesson under license to Walther. Features stainless steel, black composite banner grips. CONDITION: Pistol is in very fine condition in original box with instructions and extra magazines. Gun (B) Walther TPH imported by Interarms. CONDITION: Pistol in is very fine condition in box with instructions and two extra magazines. Lot also includes two extra .380 magazines and some aftermarket grips. 700 - 1,200
2412 - (C) RARE WEBLEY & SCOTT .455 WEBLEY AUTO SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Webley Model: 1912 Mark I Navy Serial No. 4802 Caliber/Bore: .455 Webley Auto Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This model was originally developed as an experimental model in 1903. The 1912 Model Mark I was an update of the Model 1906 and was approved for government service on May 19th, 1913, whereupon it was adopted for use by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. It was extensively used on both land and sea during the first World War. 1912 introduced the grip safety, similar to the one use on the Colt Model 1911. Production never reached vast numbers, and given the nature of the hard usage by the British during the first World War, it is a fairly scarce item to find on today’s market. Desirable Webley & Scott Mark I “N” with 5” barrel and horizontally adjustable rear sight with locking screw. Left slide marked with usual “W&S” Webley logo followed by three line address including production year 1914. Full serial number on frame just forward of trigger and repeated on left side of grip safety. Small inspection proofs on left side of blackened trigger, grip safety, hammer, and both sides of tang. Single action trigger with short recoil operated action similar to that of the 1910. Lanyard ring on bottom of backstrap. Correct checkered wood grips with borders. Original unmarked magazine. CONDITION: Pistol with 40% original finish with light uniform freckling and thinning of front strap, barrel, and grip safety. Comparable condition magazine and factory grips whose inner surfaces are broad arrow proofed. Bright bore with sharp rifling and minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. A highly desirable full-size Webley Mark I “N” seldom seen with these wood checkered grips. A fixture in British Naval history as this series of pistols first developed in 1903, were the first automatics ever issued to the Royal Navy. Of interest to both the collector of semi-automatic pistols and their development as well as collectors of British Naval weapons. 3,000 - 5,000
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2413 - (C) EXTRAORDINARY CASED COLT MODEL 1908 .25 ACP AUTOMATIC PISTOL MASTERFULLY ENGRAVED AND SIGNED BY WILLIAM H. GOUGH. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Pocket Serial No. 106082 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Of all the known engravers to have embellished firearms in the 20th century, the artistry of William H. Gough is rarely encountered and extremely sought after. Over the course of his career Gough worked for Colt, Winchester, Remington, Savage as well as contract engraving presentation arms to heads of state of Iran and Egypt from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Offered is believed to be the earliest known signed work of William Gough. Colt Model 1908 .25 serial number 106082 is fully documented in “The Book Of Colt Engraving” on pages 326 & 327 and attributes the gun to the David S Woloch collection. Listed in the Colt ledgers as having been shipped in January 1914, .25 cal, 2” barrel soft (indicating shipped out of the factory for engraving) stocks not listed, and shipped to William H. Gough (for engraving) sold to: Murata Appleton & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Further, author R.L. Wilson attributes the gold inlaid checkered mother of pearl grips to Gough. The gun is engraved in the scrolls and leafy coverage so distinctive of Gough with nearly 95% coverage on the frame and slide. The two piece checkered mother of pearl grips are inlaid with the initial W M H. Beneath the left grip is engraved Des & Eng By W.H.Gough. Pistol is presented in its correct period black leatherette case with Colt hang-tag and with royal blue velvet and satin lining with a factory Colt monogram in gold. CONDITION: Extremely fine with over 97% of the factory blue finish remaining with only slight traces of edge wear. The bore and mechanics are excellent as well. The Mother of Pearl grips are exceptional and remain brilliant. The leatherette case is extremely fine internally with all hinges and clasp remaining functional. Slight edge and corner wear is evident but is not distracting in its appearance. The hang-tag is slightly oil stained and creased but remains intact and is pictured with the gun in Wilson’s book. There is speculation that this gun may have served as William H. Gough’s initial sample work for Colt. A marvelous example of Colt’s highly embellished arms. 20,000 - 30,000 646
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2414 - (C) EXQUISITE CASED, SILVER PLATED & ENGRAVED PAIR OF COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS. Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: (Both) Bisley Serial No. (A) 327604 (B) 247467 Caliber/Bore: (Both) .45 Colt Barrel Length: (Both) 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Lot consists of: Fine pair of silver plated and engraved Colt Bisley revolvers. To create this fine pair of Bisley revolvers, the consignor bought two original guns. Gun (A), serial number 327604, was shipped in standard blue and case hardened finish with 4-3/4” barrel in .32-20 to Richards & Conover in Kansas City, Missouri on October 3rd, 1913. Gun (B), serial number 247467, was basically the same configuration but with 5-1/2” barrel, and shipped to Lee, Glass & Andreesen Hardware Co. of Omaha, Nebraska on September 3rd, 1903. At this point, both revolvers were fitted with 7-1/2” .45 Colt caliber barrels and cylinders, engraved in the 19th century Colt style of scroll and punch dot background, and silver plated with fire blue accents including trigger. Balance of guns feature two-thirds engraving, have been silver plated, and have been fitted with a matching pair of real stag grips that fit beautifully. CONDITION: Both revolvers have some very minor handling marks. The stag grips are near mint. Sharp legends. Neither revolver appears to have been fired since finished. Absolutely one of the best sets of Bisleys we have ever seen; the engraving is tasteful and in the early style. Housed in a French fitted Colt display case. 5,000 - 8,000
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2415 - (M) CASED MATCHING SET OF SASS COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS. Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: (Both) SAA Serial No. (Both) 02958 Caliber/Bore: (Both) .45 Colt Barrel Length: (Both) 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Lot consists of: a fantastic matched pair of matching Colt Single Action Armies, both with 4-3/4” barrels, .45 Colt caliber, blue and case colored finish, real stag grips and identical serial numbers. Both are engraved “SASS” on bottom of frame. Some professional did an action job on both and they are now the nicest pair this writer has seen. CONDITION: Both guns have been fired and have a light drag line, but otherwise have 98-99% of the blue and case colored finishes. All legends are razor sharp. Both backstraps are custom engraved with “R”. Beautiful stag grips. They are quite literally a matching pair, obviously customized for match use. Fine bores. They are housed in a custom two gun matching case made by Colt. 3,000 - 4,000
2416 - (M) LOT OF 2: MATCHED PAIR OF COLT CUSTOM SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS. Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: (Both) SAA Serial No. (A) 6045AM (B) 4343AM Caliber/Bore: (Both) .45 Colt Barrel Length: (Both) 4” FFL Status: Modern Lot consists of: slick set of custom Colts that feature bird’s head grips with faux black pearls, deep engraved floral patterned barrel and ejector housing, engraving on backstrap and trigger guard, full blue finish, six shot fluted cylinders. CONDITION: Both revolvers have been fired and retains 98-99% of their custom finish. Both have had action jobs and are smooth as silk. Both have case hardened hammers, with majority of color remaining. Perfect for the SASS shooter than wants something a little bit different. 3,000 - 4,000
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2417 - (M) FANTASTIC PAIR OF .45 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS WITH FULL HOLSTER RIG AND SASH USED BY “CURLY BILL BROCIUS” IN THE 1993 MOVIE SENSATION TOMBSTONE. Manufacturer: (Both) EMF Model: (Both) SAA Serial No. (A) SA7194 (B) SA7195 Caliber/Bore: (Both) .45 Colt Barrel Length: (Both) 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern This pair of authenticated Single Action Colt revolvers manufactured by EMF with their original drop loop holsters and pistol belt were used by the famed actor Powers Boothe depicting “Curly Bill” Brocius in the 1993 American classic western movie Tombstone. The film is based on the events surrounding the famed “OK Corral” shootout with Lawman Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday, and the notorious outlaw gang “The Cowboys”. Curly Bill was the unofficial leader of The Cowboys clan and is depicted as being a savage murderer and all around bad “Hombre”. This pair of .45 Colt chambered 7-1/2 inch Colt Single action revolvers were manufactured by EMF and come with documentation from Caravan West Productions. Caravan West supplied the firearms for this epic movie and included are copies of the original invoices from EMF to Caravan West Productions that list the guns by serial number. The revolvers are housed in a pair of drop loop holsters with belt custom produced for the movie by R. Gang Sylmar CA, and are so marked. These holsters and guns are pictured on page 25 of the book “TOMBSTONE, THE GUNS AND GEAR” authored by Peter Sherayko. Peter Sherayko is the owner of Caravan West. This grouping also comes with one of the original Red Sashes worn by “Curly Bill” during the filming of the movie. A copy of the movie script with the name C. Nelson penned inside also accompanies this historic lot. Further documentation is a 2-page letter on Caravan West stationary signed by Peter Sherayko explaining the custody trail of these items, listing the guns by serial number, and describing the gun rig in great detail. It appears the guns were used for traveling, movie promotion, and later housed for future use and eventually forgotten about for many years. CONDITION: Very good overall with over 70% blue finish remaining on barrel, grip straps, cylinder, and ejector rod housing. Bores are very good with bright sharp rifling. The actions are crisp and properly functioning. The one piece walnut grips have numerous small scratches and bruises with slight chipping at bottoms. These guns have a well used and authentic Western look and display well. The holsters are very fine with the leather being well oiled and supple. The silver Conchos are slightly tarnished with a small amount of verdigris growing on the edges. The sash is very good with several very minor loose threads and the tassel bottoms are fully intact. The softbound copy of the book “TOMBSTONE, THE GUNS AND GEAR” is near new and is signed by the author on its front page. The copy of the movie script is very fine with very slight edge fray at corners. This is truly a piece of classic American movie memorabilia that is impossible to duplicate. A very rare offering! 25,000 - 35,000
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2418 - (M) LOT OF 10: CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED UNFIRED COLT CUSTOM SHOP SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS IN CUSTOM DISPLAY CASE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. SA77770, SA77771, SA77772, SA77773, SA77774, SA77775, SA77776, SA77777, SA77778, SA77779 Caliber/Bore: .44-40, .44-40, .45 Colt, .44-40, .45 Colt, .45 Colt, .45 Colt, .44-40, .44-40, .44-40 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2”, 5 - 1/2”, 4”, 4 - 3/4”, 4 - 3/4”, 4 -3/4”, 4 - 3/4”, 4 - 3/4”, 4 - 3/4”, 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern This collection proves that if you want something bad enough, have the means to purchase and the diligence to persevere numerous obstacles, that dreams can and do come true. In short, this collection of ten Colt Single Action Army Revolvers is the only such collection ever assembled. Historians will point to the late 19th century when ten special order Colt Single Action Army Revolvers were produced but they were all .45 caliber, nickel finish and engraved with 5-1/2” barrels and the serial numbers were not consecutive. This was a mythical run of Colts that many believe the Dalton gang ended up procuring and were used in the famous robbery at Coffeyville, Kansas of which three revolvers from that order still exist. But we go back to the fact that they were all the same and not consecutive, and cannot be compared to this current collection whereas each revolver has a special feature or combination of features, making each unique and one-of-a-kind. If any reader has ever tried to get just a single Colt from the custom gun shop with features they were no longer making, you know how difficult it was to have them overlook the discontinued items and produce them for you, regardless. Now, consider at the time the first order was placed in 1988 and the last firearm was completed on September 21st, 1995 and requested they reserve ten consecutive serial numbers from regular production for a period of over eight years and the idea that was formulated to make each one unique took a tremendous amount of patience and compliance from both sides of the table. As if coming up with ten consecutive unique Colt Army revolvers was not challenge enough alone, let’s examine the firewalls that were thrown into this span of time. Upon placing the first order in 1988, Colt was in the middle of a five year Union strike, making available labor spotty at best. Then in 1992, Colt filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection where it wallowed until sold in September of 1994. It is well known that a smooth running company retains its figureheads for long period of time and that when head management changes at a rapid pace, quality and production spiral out of control. So it was during this era that these Colts were made, saw the coming and going of four different presidents: Gary W. French, Richard F. Gamble, Ronald Stillwell and Ronald C. Whitaker. In fact, there was no president when the last gun was ready for presentation and delivery. Eventually, the vacant office was filled by Donald E. Zilkha. The Colt Custom Gun Shop, renowned for the master craftsmen it employed, was in upheaval as well. Lou Sharp, the Custom Sales Shop manager would resign and Al DeJohn, founder of the shop, retired in 1990. DeJohn was replaced for a short period of time by Joe Bischof and again by Jim Alaimo. Alaimo soon resigned as well, and the custom shop responsibilities were divided into production and sales with Paul Zamsky appointed custom shop supervisor and Lynn Shea custom shop sales supervisor. In 1992, the company planned a consolidation of the two Hartford plants that was not completed until May 31st, 1994 with the custom shop among the last to vacate the Hartford Armory building. The turmoil at the Colt Factory made it nearly impossible to get an order such as this processed, a major problem being the withdrawal of serial numbers in this range, the suspending of production of the black powder style frames, shortage of supply of one piece ivory stocks, and the return of the custom shop guideline that did not allow customers to select a specific engraver. Every gun in this collection is a Custom Gun Shop endeavor; each remains unfired in its original box. It is also interesting to note that the last revolver manufactured was delivered personally by Jeffrey R. Crute, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. During these eight years, Colt mainstays such as Marty Huber, Kathy Hoyt and Beverly Haynes continued diligently to keep this project on point. To conclude, it was a near miracle that the set of Colts that dreams are made of was ever finished at all. Since their completion, this one-of-a-kind and unique collection has been featured in its entirety in two books. You can find images of the complete collection with brief descriptions and serial numbers on page 316 and 317 in the book titled “Colt and Its Collectors” as well as in “The Colt Engraving Book Vol. II” by R.L. Wilson on pages 804 and 805. Once the collection was completed, simply sticking them in a drawer was no way to display something that took almost a decade to create, so a custom wood and glass case was built specifically for this collection. ID cards were printed up so that the entire collection could be hung from the wall with the specific information for each gun listed, and the boxes put away for safe keeping. Another one-of-a-kind event took place as well, Kathy Hoyt, the well-known and longtime Colt historian did the first ever ten unit factory letter, each one in sequential order starting with SA77770 and ending with serial No. SA77779, which every detail of each firearm was duly noted, and as if that was not enough, she typed out the entire history that 650
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has just been presented to you as part of the letter, which takes up seven pages. Of course these books and all this documentation, as well as the display case will come with the collection. There is also a very interesting, detailed “Study in Numbers” such as “One of the ten revolvers has a non-standard style grip frame”, “Two of the ten revolvers have long flute cylinders”, “Five of the ten revolvers have hand checkered ivory grips”, etc. As to shipping, three guns in consecutive order were shipped directly to the customer, which is contrary to Colt’s policy. The three guns are SA...77, SA...78 and SA...79; the first two being shipped in July of 1988 and the last in September of 1995. LIST OF DETAILS FOR EACH GUN IN SET BY SEQUENTIAL ORDER, NOT ORDER OR SHIPPING DATES SA77770: Caliber .44-40, 7-1/2” barrel, blued finish; case colored frame, backstrap, trigger guard and hammer. The ejector rod head, base pin, trigger and external screws are heat blued. The stocks are black composition featuring the eagle motif. Special features: Beveled cylinder of long flute configuration. Colt Frontier Six Shooter roll marking on barrel. Black powder style frame. Shipped January 29th, 1994. Custom Shop Order No. 4318. Guns in shipment: 1. Comments: Color case backstrap, trigger guard and long flute cylinder are almost never seen. SA77771: Caliber .44-40, 5-1/2” barrel, blue with color case frame, backstrap, trigger guard and hammer. The ejector rod head, base pin, trigger and external screws are heat blue. The stocks are black composition featuring the eagle motif. Special features: Beveled cylinder of long flute configuration. Colt Frontier Six Shooter roll marking on barrel. Black powder style frame. Shipped January 27th, 1994. Custom Shop Order No. 4315. Guns in shipment: 1. Comments: Color case backstrap, trigger guard and long flute cylinder are almost never seen. SA77772: Caliber .45 LC, 4” barrel, blue with case colored frame, backstrap, trigger guard and hammer. The ejector rod head, base pin, trigger and external screws are heat blue. Grips are one piece checkered ivory. Gun exhibit Class C standard American scroll engraving executed by master engraver Dennis Kies. Special features: bird’s head grip configuration and black powder style frame. Shipped March 31st, 1991. Colt Custom Gun Shop Order No 4317. Guns in shipment: 1. Comments: 4” barrel with bird’s head grip, rare special order. SA77773: Caliber .44-40, 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case color with fire blue ejector rod head, base pin, trigger and external screws. Grips are one piece smooth ivory. Exhibits Class D standard American scroll engraving executed by master engraver John Adams. Special features: beveled cylinder, etched panel Colt Frontier Six Shooter barrel marking and black powder style frame. Shipped May 20th, 1993. Colt Custom Gun Shop Order No. 4314. Guns in shipment: 1. SA77774: Caliber .45 LC, 4-3/4” barrel, nickel finish with fire blued base pin, ejector rod head, trigger and external screws. Exhibits Class D standard American scroll engraving by Denise Thirion. Special Features: black powder style frame. Shipped November 25th, 1989. Colt Custom Gun Shop Order No. 3621. Guns in Shipment: 1. SA77775 & SA77776: .45 LC, 4-3/4” barrels, nickel finish with fire blued base pin, ejector rod head, trigger and external screws. Grips are Fleur-de-Lis checkered ivory without medallions. Shipped July 1st, 1990 and September 21st, 1990. Colt Custom Gun Shop Order No. 3622. Comments: ordered as a matching consecutive numbered pair, shipped nearly three months apart. SA77777 & SA77778: .44-40, 4-3/4” barrels, nickel finish with heat blue base pin, ejector pin, trigger and external screws. Grips are Fleur-de-Lis checkered ivory without medallions. Special features: black powder style frame, Colt Frontier Six Shooter roll marking on barrel, consecutively numbered as a matched pair. Shipped July14th, 1988. Colt Custom Gun Shop Order No. 3459. Comments: these two guns shipped as matched pair on the same date. SA77779: .44-40 caliber, 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish with heat blue ejector rod head, base pin, trigger and external screws. Grips are one piece smooth ivory. Exhibits Class B standard American scroll engraving executed by master engraver Tom Freyburger. Special features: black powder style frame, beveled cylinder, etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” barrel marking, hand presented by Jeff Crute on September 21st, 1995. And there you have it, in its entirety. The most unique, consecutively numbered ten gun set of Colt Single Action Army revolvers ever produced; a feat that could no longer be duplicated at any cost. This extraordinary set is offered with the custom made display case, Volumes I and II of the signed and numbered (77/3000) “Book of Colt Engraving” by R.L. Wilson, the book “Colt and its Collectors”, the complete ten gun set letter from Colt, and a booklet of related material on this collection. We can safely say without a doubt that this collection is unique to all the world and a true once in a lifetime opportunity. Each and every Colt is a work of art. Any collector of means can buy an original painting by some noted artist but only one will ever own one of the greatest and most unique sets of custom Colts ever produced. 60,000 - 90,000
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2419 - (C) INCREDIBLE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH STEER HEAD PEARL GRIPS (1902) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 227570 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This outstanding factory engraved Colt was a one gun shipment sent on June 4th, 1902 to J.F. Schmelzer & Sons Arms Co., Kansas City, Kansas. Shipped as a factory engraved example with blued finish, 4-3/4”, .45 caliber with stocks not listed. The engraving is nearly full coverage and is distinctively the work of Cuno Helfricht or his shop. Matching serial number on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Barrel is beautifully scroll engraved with punch dot background with razor sharp barrel address. Cylinder has light scroll with border decoration. Frame shows almost complete coverage engraving with various designs. The real Mother of Pearl grips feature beveled edges and steer head on right panel. CONDITION: Barrel has approximately 1” of wear on left side and light muzzle wear. There is also wear on side of housing, most likely from being in a holster. Frame has traces of case color and generous amounts of fire blue on screws. Cylinder has light high edge wear and some thinning on flats, still retaining 75% of the original Colt blue. Hammer retains approximately 70% of dulling case colors. Blue at top of backstrap and forward face of trigger guard, balance is soft patina. Grips are in excellent condition with a couple of minor chips. Action indexes and locks up like new. Near mint bore. This beautiful revolver exhibits all sharp engraving, no cancer, just some light, honest holster wear. Beautiful, Western shipped, factory engraved Helfricht Colt. 30,000 - 40,000
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2420 - (M) LOT OF 6: CASED AND FACTORY “D” ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. (A) SA01650 (B) 99232SA (C) SA25538 (D) SA26524 (E) SA20786 (F) SA09712 Caliber/Bore: (A) .357 Magnum (B) .44 Special (C) .45 Colt (D) .45 Colt (E) .45 Colt (F) .45 Colt Barrel Length: (A) 7 - 1/2” (B) 7 - 1/2” (C) 4 - 3/4” (D) 5 - 1/2” (E) 7 - 1/2” (F) 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern
Lot consists of: six Colts that come in their Colt Custom Gun Shop cardboard boxes, listed by serial number. The first five guns are finished in blue and case colors, and the last gun is full nickel. All six guns are Third Generations and feature six shot, single action, and come with factory ivory grips and Custom Gun Shop medallion. Gun (A) 1978; Gun (B) 1978; Gun (C) 1979; Gun (D) 1979; Gun (E) 1979; and Gun (F) 1978. The first five guns have fluted cylinders while Gun (F) has no flutes. Each gun is numbered “1 of 6” to “6 of 6” on top of backstrap. CONDITION: All six guns are near new, unfired with no visible drag line; basically just as they came from the factory. In addition to the six original cardboard boxes, the guns are displayed in a single walnut and red velvet French fitted display case. This is an incredible set of six different nearly full coverage, D engraved revolvers with beautiful factory ivory grips. 20,000 - 30,000
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2421 - (C) LOT OF 2: BARRY LEE HANDS ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE-ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS WITH BOOKS. Manufacturer: (BOTH) Colt Model: (BOTH) Single Action Army Serial No. (A) 034DT (B) 035DT Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .45 Long Colt Barrel Length: (BOTH) 7 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Curio & Relic Lot consists of: Serial numbers 034DT and 035DT. Barry Lee Hands is arguably the most talented and in-demand living, current master engraver; his expertise in this field is above reproach, having studied his craft on five continents. He has invented at least eight techniques with regard to engraving that are recognized worldwide. The demand for his masterpieces continues unabated and his works reside in many of the most prestigious collections, both private and public; the quality of workmanship and attention to detail is unsurpassed in the world of engraving. His awards and accolades could fill a volume in itself; to own a Barry Hands engraved firearm is to own the best, both past and present. A matched pair of Turnbull pre-World War II finish Single Action Armies embellished in 1993, that feature D coverage engraving by Barry Lee Hands which you can find signed under the barrels and inside the grip straps. The one-piece eagle carved ivory grips
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were done by master carver Dan Chesiak. These two revolvers are featured in the books “The Colt Engraving Book” Volumes I and II by R.L. Wilson, page 728 (Vol. II). Besides the beautiful 19th century scroll engraving, you will find gold bands on both ends of each barrel and back of cylinders. Finished with case colored hammers and frame with high polish blue on balance of weapons. Each with fluted cylinders. Top of the backstraps have the Colt dome engraving and backstraps have gold signature of Sam Colt. All screw heads are engraved and fire blued. The final finish was applied by world renowned master Doug Turnbull. CONDITION: All legends are sharp. Both retain 100% of the custom finish; as new condition and unfired. Grips are near mint. Actions were not tested due to possible wear. Bores are mirror bright. They are as fine as anything ever done at the Colt factory, if not finer. Both revolvers include their original blue boxes with white liners; the books on Colt engraving, Volumes I and II by R.L. Wilson. Finished and adorned by the world’s greatest masters. They are, simply put, superb. These books regularly sell for $1,000 a set. 35,000 - 45,000
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2422 - (C) THE LAST COLT BISLEY SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Sherrif Serial No. 322123 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Curio & Relic The following information comes from the “Book of Colt Firearms” by R.L. Wilson, page 266 caption E, “Originally shipped as a .38-40 with 4-3/4” barrel. Returned to the factory in the mid-1920’s and rebuilt by the Colt’s Custom Gun Department. Converted to a Sheriff’s Model frame with 3” barrel, .45 caliber. Made for early arms collector J.C. Harvey; and illustrated on Page 156 of the Pioneer Colt Book: A History of the Colt Revolver, by Haven and Belden (1940). Factory rework numbers J 787 B marked on the muzzle end of the cylinder, and 787 B marked on the back flat of the loading gate, and on the left side of the backstrap and trigger guard strap (under left grip). Although not present on No. 322123, a star or ampersand on the trigger guard is another indication of factory refinish (gun was refinished at time of conversion by factory). This custom revolver was the last Bisley Sheriff’s Model manufactured, extremely rare. Serial No. 259336 and No. 322123 are the only authentic specimens known to the authors.” This book was written in 1971. We have seen a third documented Bisley Sheriff’s Model displayed at the 2018 Colt Collector’s Convention. This gun is illustrated in color on page 238, illustration D, of the same book. This revolver was found in Europe and imported back to America and has a “SIMPSON LTD” import stamp on bottom of frame. Serial No. 2123 is scratched into right grip panel. Gun has matching numbers on frame, trigger guard and backstrap; 322 is illegible from the 1920’s factory refinish. Barrel has two line address on top and “BISLEY MODEL 45 COLT” on left side. Two line patent with pony in circle on left side of frame. The “VP” proof on left front trigger guard is weak. All other legends are sharp as new. CONDITION: The gutta percha Colt grips have softened to a dark chocolate brown and are near mint. All screw heads are near perfect with most of the original blue finish. Case colors on frame remain at 85% with some light toning on top strap, loss of color on left recoil shield but majority of case colors are brilliant. Barrel has a mere hint of muzzle wear. Trigger guard has a hint of high edge wear. All blued surfaces remain at a solid 99%. Hammer retains 95% brilliant case colors. Cylinder has a light drag line and a hint of high edge wear, still a solid 98% or better. Functions like new with near mint to mint bore. Overall, stunning condition with all work performed at the Colt factory and one of the great rarities of Colt collecting. 15,000 - 20,000
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2423 - (C) INCREDIBLE KURT JAEGER ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT NEW SERVICE FITZ SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Service Serial No. 340748 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Blue & gold finish with Fitz special 2” barrel, cutaway trigger guard, and bobbed hammer spur with serrated top edge of the hammer. Mounted with incredible gold Colt medallion two piece ivory grips that have full coverage, relief carved grape leaf & vine patterns with a fine stippled background. Revolver is incredibly engraved by master engraver Kurt Jaeger with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have extremely fine pearled background. The entire perimeter of the revolver, cylinder, and sideplate are outlined in flush gold wire inlay. The sideplate is inlaid with a spectacular gold bald eagle executed in exquisite detail. The right side flat has an equally detailed Indian warrior’s head with braids, necklace, and feathered war bonnet. Bottom of the frame, just in front of the trigger, is engraved in diamond patterns with matching diamond patterns on rear of trigger guard and on the cylinder latch. The Fitzgerald configuration of this revolver was the trademark of John H. Fitzgerald, a Colt field representative from about 1930-1944. He was an expert trick-shot and speed artist, usually with a New Service revolver in caliber .45 Colt. He specialized in police training and promoted the use of this style of revolver as a carry piece. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 99% plus crisp custom blue. Details in the gold inlays are crisp & sharp. Grips are sound showing little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 8,000 - 12,000
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2424 - (C) ENGRAVED & IVORY COLT LONG FLUTE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH MONTANA SHERIFF’S BADGE AND FACTORY LETTER - TEXAS SHIPPED (1915). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 331331 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is a beautiful Texas-shipped long flute Colt that was belonging to Montana sheriff Woodrow Traver. This revolver was presented to Traver by D.J. Leeper, Sheriff of Great Falls, Montana. Factory letter lists serial number 331331 as having been shipped as a blued, 4-3/4”, .45 caliber, stocks not listed, with special features of a double action cylinder of long flute configuration, shipped to Cullum & Boren Co., Dallas, Texas on March 10th, 1915 in a two gun shipment. At some point, the gun was probably dealer-Texas engraved in a floral pattern with punch dot background, two-thirds coverage with gold washed hammer, trigger and cylinder; balance silver plated and fitted with two piece ivory grips. Engraved on the backstrap “WOODROW TRAVER CASCADE CO MONT” and “DJL” engraved on base. The barrel is stamped “.41 COLT”. We do not know if the barrel was changed at time of engraving or if this was simply a factory letter error because it does have the special order long flute .41 caliber cylinder listed in letter; since the original cylinder is .41 caliber, it is our estimation that the factory made an error on the letter. Has all matching numbers. CONDITION: Revolver retains the majority of its silver plating. There is traces of gold wash on cylinder but it is basically silver at this point. 50% gold wash on hammer and traces on trigger. Lovely aged ivory grips with no chips or major cracks. All four Colt clicks lock up like a vault. Strong rifled bore with light frosting. The leather wallet that holds the “Sheriff’s Posse Cascade County, Mont” has a deputy sheriff ID card that reads “This is to certify that Woodrow Traver has been appointed deputy sheriff of Cascade County, Great Falls, Montana Sheriff’s Posse” and is signed “D.J. Leeper, Sheriff”, and also comes with a 2” photograph that is written on back “Woodrow Traver, Deputy 1928”. This is an extremely handsome, Texas-shipped revolver with Montana history. 7,500 - 12,500
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2425 - (C) BOXED COLT NEW SERVICE FLAT TOP TARGET DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Service Serial No. 325967N Caliber/Bore: .44 Russian / .44 S&W Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Offered is an incredible New Service Flat Top Target in the very desirable .44 Russian/.44 Smith & Wesson and double marked as such on left side of barrel. Flat top target featured high target front sight, adjustable rear sight, matte finish flat top frame, six shot fluted cylinder, double action, hand checkered trigger and both straps, fire blued back of hammer, and silver medallion Colt checkered Fleur-de-Lis grips. Considered by most collectors to be the most handsome grip ever supplied by Colt. CONDITION: This gun shows very little cylinder burn, a hint of muzzle wear, and a light drag line. Minimal high edge cylinder wear. Still retains 99% of the original Colt factory blue. Indexes perfectly and has a mint bore. This beautiful revolver is accompanied by its original hinged maroon box with blue end label that states “7-1/2” .44 Wood Blue Colt New Service DA Revolver”. Matching serial number is written in pencil on bottom. The box is missing three of the four lid aprons. Box has been rebuilt, blocked and shrinkwrapped for display. Sticker on top reads “W. Cartridge.” which would have read “S&W. Cartridge” if the apron was intact. A beautiful gun with a rare box in top condition. Investment grade new service. 5,500 - 7,500
2426 - (M) EXTREMELY RARE CASED COLT PYTHON SILHOUETTE .357 MAGNUM REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Silhouette Serial No. K49719 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 8” Factory cased Colts have always been a treasured commodity; however, finding any factory cased post-War production Colts is a tremendous challenge as very few have ever been produced and the survival rate is very slim at best. Offered is one of the least common of these: the Python Silhouette. Caliber .357 Magnum. Colt royal blue finish with 8” vent ribbed barrel, red ramp front, and white outline rear sights. Left side of barrel is marked “PYTHON SILHOUETTE / 357 MAGNUM CTG.” Right side of barrel has the Colt name & address; sideplate is marked with the Rampant Colt trademark. Mounted with Colt gold medallion Pachmayr grips and a Leupold M8-2X extended eye relief handgun scope with special COLT/LEUPOLD medallion on left side of the scope is inlaid with a bronze medallion marked “Colt / Leupold” surrounding the Rampant Colt trademark. Accompanied by its original black fiberglass case that has reinforced corners with handle & latches. Case is foam lined and compartmented for the revolver with scope attached, a 50 round cartridge box with Colt trademark, a small cleaning kit with Colt trademark containing a bore brush, jag, two Allen wrenches and a Colt three prong screwdriver. The case also has a laminated wood handle cleaning rod with brass bore guide and the owner’s manual along with other Colt papers. These revolvers were produced about 1983. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears to be new & unfired. Scope is equally new. Case is crisp & clean as are the contents. 5,000 - 7,500
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2427 - (C) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER (1901). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 210870 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Colt Frontier Six Shooter with 4-3/4” barrel chambered for the .44-40 Winchester cartridge and fitted with two piece Mother of Pearl grips. Roll die barrel markings with two line Colt Hartford barrel address. Traverse smokeless pattern frame with two line patent with rampant Colt. Matching serial numbers are observed on frame. Trigger guard and backstrap. Mother of Pearl grips are full sized and very well fitting. Wonderfully engraved in a New York style with clamshell patterns on recoil shields and wide scrolls and leaves on barrel and frame. Extensive engraving amounts over 75% coverage and is exquisitely executed. CONDITION: Very good as earlier refinished. The bore is very good with several very minor areas of slight pitting. The action and lock up are very good. The exterior finish is very fine with most all reapplied nickel finish remaining. Evidence of earlier pitting exist in the cylinder flutes. The Mother of Pearl grips are full sized and still brilliant. 4,000 - 6,000
2428 - (C) COLT PYTHON DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER (1963). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial No. 24993 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is a pre-letter series Colt Python with the correct diamond checkered, gold medallion, “smiley face” walnut grips. This is referred to as a 1st Model Python; the early pre-letter series Pythons were manufactured when the majority were purchased to be used and therefore far fewer exist in near new condition, as opposed to the thousands of new-in-box Pythons manufactured after the mid-70’s of which more exist unused than used, as more and more collectors delineate between the mass produced letter series and the early pre-letter series. The prices paid for a Colt Python should reflect this difference and rarity. Features include vent rib, full lug, target sights, six shot, fluted cylinder, target hammer. CONDITION: Revolver shows a light drag line, otherwise in very fine condition. Cylinder face shows very little signs of having ever been fired. Grips are excellent. Mirror bore. Excellent action. 3,500 - 5,000
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2429 - (C) ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY (1917). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 336747 Caliber/Bore: .32-20 Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This revolver was originally built in 1917. We have no factory letter to determine if it is the original caliber and barrel length but all of the factory serial numbers are matching on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Barrels and cylinders were not numbered during this period. This revolver was masterfully engraved in a scroll pattern with the punch dot background and nearly 100% coverage (at least D grade). The cylinder pin, frame screws, ejector housing, cylinder, hammer, and trigger have been gold plated. Has the proper two line barrel address for short barrel. Fitted with genuine mother of pearl grips with carved steer head on right side with ruby eyes. Frame has two line patent address. Indexes properly but does not have the four Colt clicks. Should be examined before firing by a competent gunsmith as the last click is missing and could cause the hammer to slip. CONDITION: Near new inside and out as custom finished. Strong, clean bore, still shiny with well defined lands and grooves. This is a showstopper of a cowboy style engraved World War I era colt. 3,500 - 5,000
2430 - (C) COLT MODEL 1905 USMC DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1905 USMC Serial No. 553 Caliber/Bore: .38 Long Colt Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic According to factory letter USMC Number 745 revolver, serial number 553, was shipped to the United States Government Assistant Quartermaster United States Marine Corp, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 10th, 1907, in a shipment of 100 guns. These rare revolvers, one of only 926, were built on the Army/Navy swing out frame. Has special Marine Corps round butt, special diamond checkered walnut grips, butt stamped “USMC NO 745”. Last patent date on barrel is March 5th, 1895. These are amongst the most sought after Marine Corp weapons and due to the hard service, very few are ever offered for public sale. This example is in exceptional shape for one of these guns. CONDITION: Barrel retains 30-40% of the original factory commercial type finish, blending with soft grey patina and razor sharp markings. Frame and cylinder retain between 75-80% of the factory bright blue with some usual handling marks and some spotting, mainly on right side of frame. Screws and back of hammer retain generous amounts of fire blue. Straps are soft grey patina. Original lanyard loop is intact. Action indexes and locks up perfectly. Near mint bore. Colt only produced two special Marine marked handguns after the turn of the 20th century - the 1905 and the 1909. No other weapons were specifically marked for the Marines. There were a series of Colt 1911 Models in a specific serial block shipped to the marines but they were not marked USMC. That makes these guns especially desirable amongst collectors of Marine weaponry. 3,000 - 5,000
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2431 - (M) CASED & ENGRAVED COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS (1984). Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Sheriff Serial No. SA69421 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Modern Offered is a lovely blue and case colored Sheriff’s model, masterfully engraved in scroll, and fitted with real ivory grips. CONDITION: There is no drag line. Revolver appears in unfired as new condition. Comes in a custom walnut case with an empty reproduction cartridge box that holds the original factory walnut grips. 3,000 - 5,000
2432 - (C) BOXED COLT BUNTLINE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER (1958). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Buntline Serial No. 21796SA Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 12” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This revolver was built in the second year of Buntline production. 1,644 were manufactured that year, making it the largest single year. Standard Buntline with blue and case colored finish and Colt monogram black composite grips. CONDITION: Near new with no sign of drag line. Comes in original matching black hinged box. This box was only used from 1957 to 1960. 2,500 - 3,500
2433 - (C) BOXED COLT SECOND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1969). Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 51782SA Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Standard Second Generation production. Blue and case colored with Colt black composite grips, no eagle; last year that this type was used. CONDITION: Appears unfired. Near new. One pinhead spot of wear on cylinder. Comes in the Colt stagecoach box with instruction sheet. This shipping box was used from 1960 to 1973. 1,320 of this variation were manufactured in 1969; a total of 14,893 were manufactured in this variation in the Second Generation run. 2,500 - 3,000 662
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2434 - (M) ENGRAVED NICKEL COLT SECOND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1970). Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 55688SA Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern This engraved, nickel plated, Second Generation Colt Single Action Army comes with a certificate of engraving and appraisal by master engraver Jeffrey Flannery, who writes that this Colt was engraved in the American Rococo style in 60% coverage with nickel finish and high grade ivory stocks. His appraisal in 2011 was $3,500. The engraving exemplifies the 19th Colt style. Ivory grips have silver Colt medallions. CONDITION: The revolver has been fired since engraving was performed but is still in near new condition inside and out. Light drag line. Fine bore and action. An extremely handsome Colt in near mint condition. 2,500 - 3,000
2435 - (M) BOXED COLT DIAMONDBACK DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1976). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Diamondback Serial No. D90185 Caliber/Bore: .22 L.R. Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Modern This popular and scarce .22 caliber revolver is virtually near new inside and out with original box numbered to gun, and paperwork. It features vent rib, full lug, target rear sight, six shot, fluted cylinder, target hammer, with gold medallion checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: The only visible wear appears to be a ghost drag line. 2,500 - 3,000
2436 - (C) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .32 REVOLVER (1908) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 304224 Caliber/Bore: .32 WCF Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Offered is a scarce 4-3/4” .32 WCF revolver that was shipped with four other guns June 3rd, 1908 to one of Colt’s largest Midwest distributors - Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett, and Co., Chicago. Factory letter lists this revolver as a .32 WCF revolver, 4-3/4” barrel, blue finish, and unlisted grips, which was common practice if the grips were standard for the period, which these are. Matching serial number on frame, trigger guard, backstrap. Barrel has razor sharp two line address, as well as caliber marking. Frame has two line patent with Colt Pony. Sports standard two piece gutta-percha grips sans eagle, both scratched with matching numbers. CONDITION: Barrel retains 75% of original blue, balance turning to silver patina. Cylinder has flashes of blue with generous amount in flutes, balance grey patina. Smooth and clean. Frame has flashes of color in forward recess of frame, balance soft patina. Grips are excellent with no cracks or chips and fit perfectly. Flashes of fire blue on true screws. Bore exhibits sharp, clean, lands and grooves. All four Colt clicks, indexes and locks up like a bank vault. A beautiful, scarce, 1st Generation .32 WCF revolver. 2,000 - 3,000
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2437 - (C) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1902) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 234742 Caliber/Bore: .38-40 Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic According to this factory letter, this was shipped with nine other guns on November 6th, 1902 to one of Colt’s largest Midwest distributors, Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett, and Co., Chicago. Stocks were not listed, indicating the standard Colt gutta percha sans eagles, 4-3/4” barrel, blue finish, in .38-40. It remains in the configuration. The .38-40 was on of the most overlooked calibers in that was hard-hitting and flat shooting. Nearly identical to the .44-40 with a slightly lighter bullet and a slightly flatter trajectory. This nice Colt remains in all original as shipped untouched condition. Two line barrel address is razor sharp, as is caliber on left side. Left side of frame has two line patent address with Colt pony. CONDITION: Gun has been used but was well cared for as evidenced by the fine high polish factory blue on barrel, approximately 50% of which remains. Bright nitre blue on ejector pin. Traces of blue on trigger guard and backstrap. Near perfect screws. Nice traces of case colors on forward area of frame balance having greyed out. Cylinder is basically grey patina. All edges are razor sharp and perfectly fitted. Grips are excellent to near mint and matching number is etched on right panel. All four Colt clicks, indexes and locks up perfectly, bore exhibits sharp lands and grooves with a hint of frosting and a few minor areas of blackpowder abrasion. A nice sharp and crisp turn of the century Colt Single Action Army. 2,000 - 3,000
2438 - (C) NEAR NEW COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN RARE .38 COLT (1907). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Serial No. 302291 Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Copy of factory letter confirms this Colt shipped on February 10th, 1908 in a one gun shipment in .38 Colt with 5-1/2” barrel, blued finish, and stocks not listed (standard gutta percha) to Schmulzer Arms Co., Kansas City, Missouri. This Bisley was expertly restored to near new condition but it had to be some time ago as there is striation and high edge wear at cylinder with some wear to muzzle. Gutta Percha grips have five kill marks on left side. CONDITION: Retains virtually all of the case colors on hammer and frame, retaining most of the shellac. 99% reapplied blue on barrel, 95% on cylinder, 99% on trigger guard and straps. Gutta percha grips are excellent. Indexes and locks up like new. Strong, shiny bore with light frosting. A mere 412 Bisleys in .38 Colt were made by Colt before 1914. 2,000 - 3,000 2439 - (C) ENGRAVED NICKEL WITH IVORIES COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER (1904). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Serial No. 258411 Caliber/Bore: .32 WCF Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Beautifully engraved Bisley in Helfricht style, nearly full coverage, leaf and punch dot design. Matching numbers. Beautiful two piece silver medallion ivory grips with good age. Unusual two line barrel address on 5 - 1/2” barrel. CONDITION: Retains virtually all of the reapplied nickel finish, all legends readable. Grips have one small chip at left front toe. Some minor abrasions and salt and pepper under some of the nickel areas but not bad with the exception of the face of the cylinder, which shows some heavy pitting that was not removed before renickling. Indexes and locks up correctly with a strong clean bore. The grips alone on this revolver are worth over $1000. 2,000 - 3,000
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2440 - (C) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1902). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 228634 Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This revolver was finished in blue and case colors. This revolver has been fitted with a pair of two piece ivory grips with carved steer head on right panel. CONDITION: Retains virtually all of the expertly reapplied blue finish with razor sharp legends. Case colors have basically patterned out to a brown-grey patina. Screws retain virtually all of the reapplied blue finish. Indexes and locks up like new, near mint bore. A nice old cowboy gun with great eye appeal and beautiful grips. Replacement value of grips alone is over 1500 dollars. 2,000 - 3,000
2441 - (C) BOXED COLT BUNTLINE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER (1968). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Buntline Serial No. 46302SA Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 12” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is one of 46 manufactured in 1968 in this configuration and only one of 3,994 2nd Generations manufactured in all varieties. Standard Buntline with blue and case colored finish and walnut grips. CONDITION: Near new with no sign of drag line. Comes in original matching box with instruction booklet. 2,000 - 3,000 2442 - (M) ENGRAVED & NICKEL PLATED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 2177AM Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern Offered is a nearly two-thirds custom engraved and nickel plated Colt Single Action Army revolver. The engraving is a variation of geometric designs and leaves. Hammer and screws were gold washed. CONDITION: Cylinder does not show any signs of firing after custom work was done. Legends are sharp. Gold wash on hammer and screws is starting to fade. Very handsome custom engraved pistol in a non-standard design, but artistically appealing. 2,000 - 3,000 2443 - (M) BOXED COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1979). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial No. V60386 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Modern Fantastic blued Python featuring vent rib, target rear sight, wide target hammer. Has solid lug, six shot fluted cylinder, Colt factory blue, with type 3 checkered walnut grips, straight cut, with Colt gold medallion. CONDITION: 99.9% overall. Fine bore and actions. Comes in correctly numbered box with 1996 bill of sale for $500. Box has average wear but does have proper end label. Also comes with instruction booklet. Cylinder face showing just showing a few rounds fired. Has a ghost drag line, otherwise near new inside and out. 2,000 - 3,000
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2444 - (M) STAINLESS STEEL PLATED COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1981). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial No. K46690 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Modern This stainless steel Python features full vent rib, full lug, red insert front sight, target rear sight, six shot, fluted cylinder, and Colt gold medallion rubber grips. CONDITION: Cylinder face shows virtually no burn. The cylinder has the same brushed finished as top, while frame and barrel are polished. Cylinder has light drag line. Indexes and locks up like new. Bore is near mint. Very fine condition stainless steel 1980s python. 2,000 - 3,000
2445 - (M) BOXED COLT NICKEL SECOND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1971). Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 60999SA Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern This is a standard late Second Generation full factory nickel single action in the stagecoach box with liner and all paperwork. This revolver would have come with walnut grips but have been replaced by a pair of J. Scott faux pearls. CONDITION: Like most nickel, it does have some minor surface scratches and there is evidence of a light drag line, but revolver remains unfired. There were 140 of the variation manufactured in 1971, and a total of 1,437 manufactured in full nickel with 7-1/2” barrel and .45 caliber during Second Generation production. 2,000 - 2,500
2446 - (M) NICKEL SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1973). Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 65362SA Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Modern A mere 273 Colt single actions in this configuration were manufactured in 1973, and only 1,437 were ever made in this configuration during the Second Generation production. Features full nickel finish and fitted with genuine ivory grips. CONDITION: Although cylinder shows no signs of firing, there are some storage and handling marks. Lovely ivory grips. Razor sharp legends. Fine bore and action. Very handsome second generation. 2,000 - 2,500 2447 - (C) BOXED COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1959). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 27473SA Caliber/Bore: .44 Special Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This revolver was built in 1959, the second year of production for this caliber, of which 262 were produced in this barrel length and finish. The .44 Special caliber is one of the harder calibers to find; a total of 763 blued, 7-1/2 .44 Specials were manufactured from 1958 to 1974. Revolver comes in the so-called “Stagecoach” box with the liner and warranty card. The Stagecoach box replaced the black box in 1960. Box is not numbered and the end label that would have had barrel length and caliber has been removed, therefore this box is potentially added to the gun or this gun was made in 1959 and not shipped until 1960. The revolver itself features blue finish, case colored frame, six shot fluted cylinder, blued screws, and Colt logo black checkered composite grips. CONDITION: There is a hint of muzzle wear. Cylinder has a drag line and several light cylindrical drag lines. One small rub on backstrap. Retains 99% original finish with bright case colors. Screws are untouched. Near mint grips. Fine bore and action. 2,000 - 2,500 666
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2448 - (M) NICKEL COLT BUNTLINE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1970). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Buntline Serial No. SA47321 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 12” FFL Status: Modern According to the “Post-War Colt Single Action Army” book by Garton, only 65 Second Generation nickel Buntlines were manufactured. They show the last ten being made in 1962; here we have what absolutely appears to be a factory nickel gun made in 1970 that is not in the book. It may have been a special order and not recorded or it may have been returned to the factory and nickel plated, but there are no restoration stars anywhere on revolver and finish appears to be 100% factory. It is our suggestion that buyer spend the money and send for a factory letter, as this is among the five rarest Single Action Armies ever manufactured. That said, the revolver remains in unfired condition with full factory nickel finish. Rosewood grips that are also not standard Colt. Factory letter may reveal some definitive answers. CONDITION: Gun shows only light handling marks and a light drag line. We are simply selling this as what appears to be a Colt nickel finished Buntline. 1,800 - 2,500
2449 - (C) ENGRAVED COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial No. 6530 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This standard Colt Python was nicely aftermarket engraved in a scroll pattern with approximately 75% coverage. Standard features include vent rib, full lug, six shot, double action, target sights, and wide target hammer. The entire gun was fully nickel plated and does not appear to have been fired since custom work was completed. CONDITION: When closely examined, you will see small areas of light pitting beneath the plating and engraving, which is probably the reason it was chosen for custom finish. Fine bore and action. Comes with a pair of custom carved grips with silver medallion and large inset ponies in excellent condition, produced by Altamont Co. 1,750 - 2,500
2450 - (M) COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1981). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial No. K47524 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Modern Features high polish factory blue finish, vent rib, solid lug, target adjustable rear sight, wide target hammer, six shot, fluted cylinder, and Pachmayr hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Aside from an almost ghost drag line, gun is almost 99.9%. Fine bore and action. Near new inside and out with styrofoam liner and factory booklet. 1,750 - 2,250
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2451 - (C) UNFIRED US WORLD WAR II COLT COMMANDO DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Commando Serial No. 24142 Caliber/Bore: .38 Special Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic The Commando was only manufactured from 1942 to 1943 with some parts assembly in 1944 and 1945. They were made for the US Government during World War II. It is your basic six shot, double action, .38 Special with the matte military finish and the brown composite Colt monogram composition grips. The Ordnance bomb is stamped on the upper left of frame. There are no other military marks. Most of these were issued as yard guns at United States war production plants to security forces. CONDITION: Cylinder shows no signs of any burn. Forcing cone and firing pin area have all the original finish. There is a ghost drag line and a couple of minor handling marks, otherwise as new inside and out. Most likely sat in a vault as there are no signs of any wear and definitely no holster wear. 99% of the military applied finish remains on gun. 1,500 - 2,000
2452 - (M) COLT DIAMONDBACK .22 LR DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1978). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Diamondback Serial No. R18889 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Modern Standard features include vent rib, full lug, target rear sight, six shot, double action, fluted cylinder, blued finish, target hammer, and gold medallion checkered walnut grips. These .22 calibers have become highly desirable revolvers; referred to as the “Snake Series”. CONDITION: Revolver has a ghost drag line, otherwise retains 99% of the original finish. Near new condition inside and out. 1,500 - 2,000
2453 - (M) COLT DIAMONDBACK .22 LR DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1978). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Diamondback Serial No. R19123 Caliber/Bore: .22 LR Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Modern Standard features include vent rib, full lug, target rear sight, six shot, double action, fluted cylinder, blued finish, target hammer, and gold medallion checkered walnut grips. These .22 calibers have become highly desirable revolvers; referred to as the “Snake Series”. CONDITION: Revolver has a ghost drag line, otherwise retains 99% of the original finish. Near new condition inside and out. 1,000 - 1,500
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2454 - (M) COLT TROOPER MK III DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1978). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Trooper Mk III Serial No. 25726L Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Modern Features blued finish, six shot, fluted cylinder, double action, target adjustable rear sight, wide spur target hammer, and gold medallion checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Gun has been fired with a light drag line. Near mint grips. Locks up like new. Fine bore and action. 1,000 - 1,400
2455 - (C) COLT NEW ARMY .41 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1900). Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Army Serial No. 145662 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Offered is a lovely commercial model in the popular .41 Colt caliber with the original Colt high polish blue finish and black composite grips with Colt pony and rosettes. This comes from a line of Colt’s first swing-out cylinder revolvers. Features six shot, fluted cylinder, double action. Two line barrel address; last patent date March 5th, 1895. Colt pony in circle on left side. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 75-80% original blue, thinning on sides. Frame retains approximately 90% original high polish blue with high edge wear. 90% blue on cylinder with high edge wear. Straps are silvery metal. Still has generous amounts of nitre blue on screws, hammer, and trigger. Grips are near mint. Like new action. Strong bore. Comes in period holster in excellent condition. 500 - 800
2456 - (C) SCARCE ODDITY REVOLVER KNOWN AS THE NOVO BY D.D. OURY. Manufacturer: DD Oury Model: Novo Serial No. 1257 Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP Barrel Length: 1 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Round barrel with top flat and blade front sight. Folding trigger, double action. Barrel removes using lever on right side. Grip of silvered brass, cast and chased with florals and “NOVO” on each side. CONDITION: Gun is refinished overall with some significant pitting on cylinder. Silvered unique grip in good condition showing little wear. Grip occasionally folds up unintentionally. Action is crisp. Rifled bore rates good. A most interesting 20th century oddity pistol. 800 - 1,250
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2457 - (A) SMITH & WESSON MODEL 320 REVOLVING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 3 Carbine Serial No. 205 Caliber/Bore: .320 Revolving Rifle Cartridge Barrel Length: 18â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique Manufactured from 1879 to 1887, a mere 514 were manufactured with the 18â&#x20AC;? barrel. The cartridge, referred to as the .320 Revolving Rifle was introduced exclusively for this gun with dimensions similar to the .32-44 Target cartridge, but with a longer brass case. The lead bullet is seated completely within the cartridge case, much like a Wadcutter round. The basis for this rifle is a top break New Model No. 3 frame equipped with a long barrel and a gutta percha forend, also unique to this model in its orange and black appearance. This rifle is also equipped with Smith & Wesson monogrammed grips with orange and black color themed, but darker. This rifle came standard with a detachable walnut buttstock and a Smith & Wesson monogrammed buttplate, blued mounting hardware and a screw-in lollipop style tang sight. Stock is not serial numbered. Features a full length rib with Smith & Wesson patent dates on top, a small two leaf folding rear sight, standard dovetail brass bead front sight, blued finish, six shot, single action with case colored hammer and trigger guard. Backstrap is factory drilled with mounting hole and the butt has a mounting slot. Serial No. 205 is stamped on butt. Matching 205 can be found stamped back of cylinder, under release latch and the rear barrel flat. CONDITION: Bright factory blue on recesses of rib, while barrel itself is a pleasing soft patina with flashes of blue. Cylinder is basically a soft chocolate patina with some blue in the flutes. Frame retains approximately 20% original factory blue but has faded to a homogeneous, soft patina with some light age freckling. Case colors on hammer and trigger guard have faded to a soft nickel with some color in recesses. Forearm and grips are original and in excellent condition. There is no number etched on right grip panel but they fit precisely with no cracks or chips. Walnut stock is excellent with a few dings. Buttplate is 100% intact. Mounting hardware exhibits 30% of the original high polish factory blue, blending with soft patina. Lollipop style sight retains 90% of the bright nitre blue finish. There is a small hole drilled at the back of the upper tang that was done during period of manufacture; use unknown. Indexes and locks up sporadically and needs some attention to the locking lug or hand. Bore exhibits strong, well defined rifling but frosted with some light abrasion. Stock locks up and attaches like new. An eye-pleasing, homogeneous, untouched, all original and scarce Smith & Wesson revolving rifle. 10,000 - 14,000
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2458 - (C) GEN. MARK W. CLARK’S SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1917 REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 1917 Serial No. 133309 Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This is an interesting revolver, it is an all standard U.S. issue Model 1917 Smith & Wesson that was made to fire a .45 ACP cartridge by use of half-moon clips. It is a blue, six shot, double action, with case colored hammer and trigger. Left side of frame has the ordnance bomb. Left rear trigger bow has the eagle inspector stamp. The butt is stamped with the serial number as well as “U.S. Army Model 1917”. Bottom of barrel is stamped “United States Property”. There is an inspector eagle head on bottom of barrel and back of cylinder with matching serial numbers as well. Original walnut grips. There is a lanyard in the butt. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 90% of original factory blue finish. There is overall high edge wear on all sharp surfaces, muzzle wear, and scattered handling marks. Most screws are true. Has a well defined bore with shiny grooves. Indexes correctly, both single and double action. The revolver was sourced from the family of Major John H. Gregory. It has been in the family since it was acquired from General Clark. Major Gregory who kept a diary of his time overseas during World War II, in particular February 25th, 1943 while in Casablanca where he wrote a note, much of it mundane, but in there he writes “Swapped gun for a Smith & Wesson carried by General Clark”. It has remained in the family ever since. We have a signed letter from Robert H. Gregory who was an L-4A Pilot immediately after the war. The letter is addressed to Ms. Jane Yates of the citadel archives. The letter discusses this revolver as well as the military duty of the three sons who are now in their 80’s. Letter dated 2008. So the lineage of this revolver is well documented from 1943 to present. Major Gregory was involved in many of the battles in the Africa region during the second world war, but it is the attribution to General Mark Wayne Clark that is the most intriguing. There is a short biography of Clark taken from the citadel archives included with this lot. Clark graduated from West Point in 1917 and immediately there after was sent to France where he fought in several battles including the infamous Mause-Argonne. He stayed in the military until World War II erupted, working as an instructor at the Army War College. In January 1942 he became the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army Ground Forces and in May of 1942 named Chief of Staff, then becoming Commander of the Army Ground Forces in the European Theater and in October 1942, Deputy Commander and Chief of the Allied Forces in the North African Theater. January of 1943 he became Commanding General of the 5th Army, headquartered in OUJDA North Africa where he spent seven months. On June 4th, 1944, the 5th Army captured Rome, the first Axis Capital. In June of 1945 he was Commander and Chief of the U.S. Occupation Forces. General Clark accepted the presidency of the citadel on October 23rd, 1953. This revolver is being consigned directly from the Gregory family and its history and provenance is well documented. This is a rare opportunity for one to own a service revolver used by one of the most famous generals of the second world war. An exciting piece of World War II history that rightly belongs in the citadel museum. Note: The letter from the son lists the serial number one number off. 5,000 - 10,000
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2459 - (C) FANTASTIC WOLF & KLAR ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON TRIPLE LOCK DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER ATTRIBUTED TO H.L. CLAYTON. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 38/44 Serial No. 1887 Caliber/Bore: .38 Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Referred to as the .44 Hand Ejector First Model, aka New Century, Triple Lock .44 Military Model of 1908. This is a six shot, fluted cylinder, double action with N frame, frame screw, pinned barrel. Matching numbers on barrel and cylinder. Profusely engraved with almost full coverage in a basic floral and leaf pattern, and completely nickel plated. Inscribed on backstrap “H.L. Clayton”. The Triple Lock was in production from 1907 to 1915 with 15,375 manufactured. The engraving style is absolutely Wolf & Klar, especially in conjunction with the steer head ivory grips. This lot, along with the next lot, were embellished in an identical manner in all respects, with the exception of serial number. The deluxe carved ivory grips features a longhorn steer head with ruby eyes, copper horns, and copper nose ring on the right side; left side grip is plain ivory. CONDITION: Retains 98-99% of the original custom applied nickel done at the time of the Wolf & Klar type engraving. Grips are excellent and well aged. Action is tight. Bore is a bit frosted but has sharp rifling. This is the type of revolver that would have been sold to a Texas peace officer or ranger. 5,000 - 9,500
2460 - (C) WOLF & KLAR SMITH & WESSON MODEL 38/44 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 38/44 Serial No. 10382 Caliber/Bore: .38 Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Referred to as the .44 Hand Ejector First Model, aka New Century, Triple Lock .44 Military Model of 1908. This is a six shot, fluted cylinder, double action with N frame, frame screw, pinned barrel. Matching numbers on barrel and cylinder. Profusely engraved with almost full coverage in a basic floral and leaf pattern, and completely nickel plated. Inscribed on backstrap “H.L. Clayton”. The Triple Lock was in production from 1907 to 1915 with 15,375 manufactured. The engraving style is absolutely Wolf & Klar, especially in conjunction with the steer head ivory grips. This lot, along with the previous lot, were embellished in an identical manner in all respects, with the exception of serial number. The deluxe carved ivory grips features a longhorn steer head with ruby eyes, copper horns, and copper nose ring on the right side; left side grip is plain ivory. CONDITION: Retains 98-99% of the original custom applied nickel done at the time of the Wolf & Klar type engraving. Grips are excellent and well aged. Action is tight. Bore is a bit frosted but has sharp rifling. This is the type of revolver that would have been sold to a Texas peace officer or ranger. A great pair of West Texas adorned big bore revolvers. 5,000 - 9,500 672
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2461 - (C) RARE HIGH CONDITION 1940 SMITH & WESSON NON-REGISTERED MAGNUM DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Non-Registered Magnum Serial No. 61449 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Arguably the holy grail of all 20th century Smith & Wesson collectibles are the pre-war Registered Magnum double action revolvers. Introduced and 1935 and produced until 1939, each revolver was hand fitted and the yoke was stamped with a registration number, and would have been supplied to the new owner with his custom built .357 that included a registration certificate, instructions, screwdriver, swab and sleeve, cleaning brush, request card and envelope. On October 16th, 1939, the instructions came through to stop marking the guns with the registration number. Harold Wesson dictated this process be stopped in order to shift support to the coming war. Approximately 5,224 were manufactured from 1935 to 1939 and they could be special ordered to the individual’s tastes. From October 16th, 1939 through 1942 approximately 1,400 Non-Registered Pre-War Magnums were produced, approximately 60% less revolvers than the Registered Magnums. These are referred to as Non-Registered Magnums; they no longer had the registration stamp and barrel length became standard. In the book “The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 4th Edition”, by Supica and Nahas, on page 154 they go on to state that not only are they much rarer than the Registered Magnums but “in general, they were more likely to be heavily used than the Registereds, and accordingly, high condition guns are noticeably scarce”. He also states that serial number 62489 with 4-1/2” barrel was the only war-time production Magnum manufactured in 1942, so the majority of the Non-Registered Magnums were produced between October 1939 through December 6th, 1941. The factory letter states serial number 61449 was shipped May 9th, 1940 and delivered to Kelley-How & Thomson, Duluth, Minnesota. Letter also states that the cost was $35.45 and the gun was marked for S. Gilleland on the invoice. Shipped as a .357 Magnum, 6-1/2” with blued finish, Patridge sights and no special sights. These Non-Registered Magnums were shipped in the same blue box as their Registered successor. This example features Patridge front sight, target adjustable rear sight, pinned barrel, recessed chamber, case colored checkered humpback hammer with side serrations and “REG US PAT OFF” stamp, five screw, factory blue finish, serrated trigger, six shot, double action and blued finish. All matching numbers including barrel, cylinder and right grip. CONDITION: This gun is definitely nice enough for a box. Has a hint of muzzle wear, hint of high edge cylinder wear, nice case colors. Retains 98% original factory high polish blue finish. Walnut grips have had some finish added as well as a minor repair to the right numbers matching grip at the front leading edge (visible in pictures). Indexes and locks up correctly. Mirror bore. Overall, the nicest blued transition model this writer has ever seen, infinitely rarer than the Registered Model but built on the same machine by the same people. Also one of the hardest to find of any Smith & Wesson’s that retains any kind of condition; a collector’s prize. 5,000 - 8,000
2462 - (C) SMITH & WESSON SECOND MODEL AMERICAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Second Model American Serial No. 21551 Caliber/Bore: .44 Russian Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic The Second Model Americans were from 1872-1874. This example has matching serial numbers on frame and grips. The back of the cylinder, barrel, and latch are stamped “&451”, which would be assembly numbers. It is factory nickel plated with razor sharp legends. Grips are walnut two piece. CONDITION: There is some brown patina on both sides of breech of barrel, some light muzzle wear loss, and some freckling under the rib near breech on both sides. Still retains approximately 85% original factory nickel. The frame retains approximately 95% original nickel with a few flakes. Cylinder shows some brown toning in flutes, light flaking at forward of cylinders, and a bit of age freckling. Even straps retain the majority of the original nickel, as does trigger guard. Grips are near mint. Revolver indexes and locks up like new, bore is near mint with a hint of frosting. This is a good solid all matching 85-90% American. 4,000 - 5,500
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2463 - (C) SMITH AND WESSON NEW MODEL 3 TARGET .44 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Model 3 Target Serial No. 29862 Caliber/Bore: .44 Russian Barrel Length: 6-1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This is a scarce target model with the Paine front sight and adjustable rear sight. Six shot fluted cylinder, single action, nickel plated, with Smith and Wesson monogrammed black composite grips. Hammer and trigger are case colored, rear sight latch is high polish blue. This gun has been expertly and properly refinished as they did not renickel the trigger guard and hammer as do most refinished guns. The fit on the sideplate is razor sharp with no damage, another trait normally not found on refinished guns. Has matching serial numbers on frame, cylinder, latch, and barrel. CONDITION: There are a few areas of fine pitting on the cylinder, otherwise this revolver retains 97% of the reapplied nickel retaining razor sharp edges and legends. There is some light bubbling and freckling here and there, which indicates a period renickel. Grips are near mint, nice case colors on hammer, traces on trigger guard. 98% high polish blue on latch, sight, and extractor. Due to the age of the refinish and the factory quality, it is our opinion that it is a factory refinish gun. Unfortunately, factory finishes are generally stamped and dated under the grips and we cannot remove the grips as the right escutcheon simply spins, preventing removal and confirmation of factory work. Action is fine and locks up like a vault with a strong, clean, and shiny near mint bore. A beautiful revolver and we are virtually positive was factory redone before World War II but cannot guarantee it. If you are looking for a Model 3 Target that looks factory near new and you want one to shoot the .44 Russian, which is easy to obtain and or reload, this would be the perfect one for you. 3,000 - 3,500
2464 - (C) BLACK BOX SMITH & WESSON S SERIES MODEL 29 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH ACCESSORIES (1957/1958). Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Pre-29 Serial No. S180368 Caliber/Bore: .44 Magnum Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic First full year of production was 1956. This new powerhouse was built on the square butt four screw N target frame, pinned barrel, recessed chambers, and features full rib, red ramp front sight, target adjustable rear sight, six shot fluted cylinder, double action, with the case colored wide target hammer and trigger. The early style grips are referred to by collectors as “Coke Bottles” due to the swell at the center diamonds. They have silver medallions, extremely dark. Disks on back are early black. CONDITION: This gun has seen holster use. There is wear on the left side of the barrel to silver metal, same on the right. There is high edge wear on cylinder, drag line, overall high edge frame wear, some light freckling on trigger guard. Visible case colors on hammer and trigger. Some age spotting on cylinder to gunmetal grey. Grips are excellent. Action is fine. Strong, well defined rifling. An approximately 85% used gun. A collectible gun that is used and no longer in collectible grade, but still a very fine pair of Coke Bottle grips and an excellent condition original black display case with the original blue satin lining, intact except for hole at sight. Comes with tools including scarce early screwdriver with early aluminum knurled knob and black tapered blade, cleaning rod, and swab. What you have is one of the finest revolvers ever made in a shooter grade with out $1000 of value in the grips and case alone. As a shooter, you could sell the case and grips, put on some Pachmyr grips and have one of the finest .44’s ever made while recouping nearing half your cost. 2,500 - 3,500 674
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2465 - (C) RARE BOXED SMITH & WESSON K-32 MASTERPIECE TARGET DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: K-32 Masterpiece Serial No. K66122 Caliber/Bore: .32 S&W Long Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This model is also referred to as the Post-War Pre-Model 16. According to the factory letter, this rare revolver was shipped January 11th, 1949 to Richard’s & Conover Hardware Co., Kansas City, Missouri; no other information available. Features square butt K target frame, five screw, target sights, case colored hammer and trigger, diamond checkered silver medallion walnut grips, pinned barrel. Matching numbers on barrel, cylinder and grips. CONDITION: Aside from a light drag line this revolver is in near new condition inside and out. Near mint grips. Solid 99% factory all original. Housed in an original gold box with proper end label and matching serial number in black marker on base. 2,500 - 3,500
2466 - (C) ENGRAVED AND GOLD PLATED SMITH & WESSON ‘S’ SERIES MODEL 27 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1954-1955). Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 27 Serial No. S133307 Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Offered is a Pre-Model 27 Smith & Wesson built on the five screw N Target frame, pinned barrel, recessed chambers, Patridge front sight, target adjustable rear sight, case colored hammer and trigger, six shot, double action. Matching numbers. The gun was masterfully engraved in scroll and punch dot with nearly full coverage. The crane, cylinder pin, and cylinder were gold plated, as was cylinder release. Left side has a solid gold inlaid wild boar. Four frame screws are gold plated on right side. It was then beautifully finished in high polish blue, retaining the razor sharp legends, and lastly was fitted with a pair of real Mother of Pearl grips. CONDITION: Cylinder face shows no signs of burn, indicating it has not been fired since embellished. There is some light finish wear at back of trigger guard and hint of high muzzle wear, otherwise solid 98% condition. Fine bore and action. A spectacular, early big bore Smith engraved by a master-class craftsman and set off by lovely original Mother of Pearl two piece grips in near mint condition. Simply stunning. 1,500 - 2,500
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2467 - (C) WEBLEY WORLD WAR I DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO CAPTAIN G.Z. PINDER, CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES. Manufacturer: Webley Model: WG Target Serial No. 13223 Caliber/Bore: .455/.476 Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Revolver sports 6” barrel, blued finish, top break, double action, six shot, and checkered walnut grips with lanyard ring. Left side top strap is stamped “W.G. Target Model”, left side of barrel is stamped “455/476”, and left side of frame is stamped “WEBLEY PATENTS” with winged bullet and “W.S.”. Has the British broad arrow stamp. Top of barrel is stamped “ARMY & NAVY” and “C.S.L.”. Right side of barrel is engraved “CAPT. G.Z. PINDER 49TH Bn C.E.F.”. CONDITION: The gun remains in excellent original condition. Correct action and lock up. Mint bore. The barrel and top strap have flaked to a dark grey, smooth patina. The cylinder retains approximately 40% original factory blue, blending patina. The frame retains approximately 70% high polish factory blue starting to turn. The walnut grips are excellent with sharp checkering and some wear. All amazing traits, considering this revolver was in the trenches with Pinder at the Battle of the Somme. The phrase “If this gun could talk” is often heard by collectors and historians alike. Seldom, if ever, does this aspect of a guns’ history fully materialize. Every collector knows that a vast majority of military firearms saw service and may have numerous stories to tell, but they have been lost to the ravages of time. This is not the case with this particular revolver. This firearm was once owned and carried in the trenches of the Western Front during the Great War (1914-1918) by Captain G.Z. Pinder (George Zouch Pinder). This is a W.G. Target Model Webley-Greene that was extremely popular with British officers and known for its reliability and accuracy. It was purchased at the Army & Navy store in Ottawa, Canada and is listed by serial number in the Army & Navy co-op society ledgers (the order form for the 49th battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces). The order form lists officer revolver purchases by serial number. While fighting on the front lines of the Ypres in the Somme, referred to as the Battle of Hill 60, Zillebeke, Captain Pinder was shot through the lung. The battle was a slaughterhouse. Included with this revolver are the Doctor’s drawn diagram indicating the point of entry of the bullet, a hand drawn map of the battle, Pinder’s trench position when he was shot, the trench positions of the German and Canadian lines, a copy of a newspaper article stating he was shot through the lung in the battle of Zillebeke, a copy of certificate of his service that lists him as wounded on 4/16/1916 and notation to him as being awarded the Military cross. There is a copy of commendation from King George as well as several copies of pertinent information as it relates to Captain Pinder’s service and subsequent injury during the Great War. Overall fine original condition throughout but the real value in this firearm is its storied history. Having been in the front line trenches with the documentation of an Officer who was shot “Going over the Top” in 1916. It is housed in its original leather flap holster that is stamped on back “M. Harvey & Company” and “Walsall G&M 1914” that remains in excellent condition. All of the pertinent paperwork which includes copies of pictures, maps, drawings, news accounts, etc. will be included with this revolver. Enough history and information to write a book. 4,500 - 6,500
2468 - (C) HISTORIC DOCUMENTED WEBLEY MARK VI REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL HOLSTER (1916). Manufacturer: Webley Model: Mark VI Serial No. 187952 Caliber/Bore: .455 Webley Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
This 1916 dated Webley comes with a letter with direct provenance to Lieutenant Arthur Earl Andrews of the Canadian Infantry 42nd Battalion Royal Highlanders of Canada, more frequently referred to as the Black Watch. Arthur enlisted as a private in September 25th, 1914, and fought during the First World War in England and France. He carried this pistol during this time. He was awarded the military cross for action near Amiens, France, in August of 1918. Where “during an advance, the attack was held up by heavy close range artillery fire from woods on the left. With his platoon, he outflanked the position, rushed it, and killed or captured the whole crew.” Letter is notarized and signed by the estate executor of Duncan Andrews, the only child of Lieutenant Arthur Andrews. This pistol has been in storage since his death nearly 60 years ago. Standard military issue Canadian proofed Webley dated 1916 with matching serial numbers on barrel, cylinder, and frame. It is a top-break, six shot, double action revolver with blue finish, black composite grips, and lanyard ring. Very small hand carved initials “AEA” on right grip panel. CONDITION: Revolver is in excellent all original condition, never trimmed and retaining approximately 40-50% of the dull military finish which is blending beautifully into blue and brown patina. Grips are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Indexes and locks up perfectly. Near mint rifled bore. Accompanying this gun is a military type flap holster in excellent condition with the usual cracking. Andrew served and survived the entire four years of World War I, an incredible feat in and of itself, and during these four years the Black Watch participated in some of the most infamous battles of the war including the Second Battle of the Somme. A historically significant and documented revolver present for all of World War I. 2,000 - 3,000 676
www.MorphyAuctions.com | April 24, 2019
2469 - (M) FURR 1/4 SCALE FUNCTIONAL MINIATURE POLICE MODEL 1893 GATLING GUN. Manufacturer: Furr Model: Colt Police Model 1893 Serial No. 12 Caliber/Bore: .22 Short Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Modern Overall length 12”, height is 18” with drum. Very attractive Furr miniature in brass with steel barrels, miniature of the Colt Model of 1893 Gatling gun. Six barrel cluster rotates when rear crank handle turned clockwise. Miniature sights. Mounted on its brass tripod which allows for both traverse and elevation. Carefully engraved at top of casing “GATLING GUN COMPANY HARTFORD CONN POLICE MODEL 1893 No 12 CALIBER 22”. These Furr Gatling guns exhibit the highest levels of quality and attention to detail. One may access the bolts by removing the rear cover just as on the full sized originals. This specimen has a large brass handle at left so that one may control it during firing. These iconic miniature arms of the finest quality and represent the art of miniature arms collecting at its finest. CONDITION: Very fine with slight traces of tarnish on brass. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are shiny and bright. An exceedingly attractive miniature of a classic. 6,000 - 10,000
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2470 - (C) GERMAN WORLD WAR II .22 CALIBER KOPPELSCHLOSS BELT BUCKEL PISTOL. Manufacturer: German Model: Belt Buckle Gun Serial No. 89 Caliber/Bore: .22 Rimfire Barrel Length: 1 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Interesting German belt buckle gun. Nefarious undercover weapon consisting of four barrel derringer which is hinged to hide under flip-up cover. When in a desperate situation, wearer can press dual locking levers on left side of “buckle”, and the cover flips up, barrels spring outward and are locked into position by secondary lever on right side. Individual barrels can be fired by depressing four triggers on left. 3-1/2” cover is mounted with Nazi eagle with wreathed Swastika in talons. The actual design of belt pistols was an invention originally conceived by Louis Marquis while in a World War I POW camp in 1915. As an engineer and inventor, Marquis refined his design and in 1943 received an order to make five initial examples for Himmler’s SS. The originals were all SS marked and had SS Eagles on the belt plate. Since World War II many variations of these have been observed and in our opinion they are all spurious. This example is “RZM” marked on most major components as well as “(Eagle) 358” inspected on back and on attaching bracket. Blue finish overall. CONDITION. Very fine over 50% of the thinning blue finish remaining. Action operates properly. All markings are crisp and legible. 4,500 - 6,500
2471 - (C) RARE AND UNUSUAL VARIATION ON THE AYDT GERMAN TARGET PISTOL. Manufacturer: Gesetzl Model: Single Shot Serial No. 8126 Caliber/Bore: .32 Rifled (.32 S&W?) Barrel Length: 9 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique This most attractive and interesting Schutzen single shot pistol has an adjustable rear sight, much like the beloved rifles of pre-World War II German target shooters and an oversized ramp front sight with large ears protecting the insert. The round barrel, crowned at muzzle, is set into an engine turned breech. Left side of frame with light engraving marked “Gesetzlich Geschutz (Patent Pending)” and “GS 8126”. The action is worked by lifting a lever at the rear of frame which automatically extracts the fired shell and cocks the hammer. Elaborate Schutzen style trigger guard with double set trigger. The forend is of wood, beautifully checkered, in a panel reminiscent of a deluxe Winchester. The grip itself, beautifully checkered in a panel. 14” overall length. CONDITION: Barrel retains much original blue finish, rear sight retains much original nitre bluing and case colors. Blued frame retains much finish though slightly dulling. Trigger guard retains most of its original case colors. Action retains some color case hardening. Wooden stocks retain much original varnish with some minor marks. Action works perfectly, double set triggers function as they should, bore is excellent and bright. A most interesting, rare, and attractive Schutzen pistol sure to please the collector of oddities or vintage target pistols. 1,000 - 1,500 2472 - (C) HIGH CONDITION FACTORY NICKEL REMINGTON MODEL DOUBLE DERINGER WITH PEARL GRIPS. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Deringer Serial No. 752 Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire Short Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is a Type II, aka Model No. 3, manufactured from 1888 to 1911. This lovely example features original factory nickel finish and genuine Mother of Pearl grips. CONDITION: 98% original factory blue and near mint bore. Razor sharp legends. Retains 98% fire blue on hammer and trigger. Near mint grips. Fine bore and action. Superlative example. 1,000 - 1,500 678
www.MorphyAuctions.com | April 24, 2019
2473 - (M) RUSSIAN TOZ-35M OLYMPIC TARGET PISTOL IMPORTED BY CENTURY INTERNATIONAL ARMS. Manufacturer: Russian Model: TOZ-35M Serial No. 86N0867 Caliber/Bore: .22LR Barrel Length: 11 - 3/4” FFL Status: Modern Designed for use in the Olympic 50 meter pistol event, TOZ-35M “free pistols” are capable of world class accuracy and are still strong competitive handguns at the highest levels of the sport. Factory specifications required spreads of no further than .8” at 50 meters with Temp ammo and .68” with Olympic grade ammo. This example is particularly desirable as it still features its uncut wooden grips, correctly serial numbered to gun, that allow the owner to customize the grips to their hands exactly. Other features include an 11-3/4” barrel, adjustable rear sight, fixed front sight which is capable of being replaced, and Martini style action. Gun is import marked under the barrel for Century International Arms. CONDITION: Gun is in very fine condition. Finished forend has a few pressure and handling marks but no splits and is intact. Rear wood block has some chips and roughness as to be expected from a raw piece of wood. Bore is good with well defined lands and grooves. Action is fine and operates correctly. This gun is housed in a carrying case with a multitude of accessories including screwdriver, cleaning rod, assorted rod brushes, punches, oil bottle, and assorted small parts for the gun including replacement sights, springs, and other pieces. Also included is a partially formed piece of wood which may have been intended to be a wedge palm rest. This is an high quality target pistol waiting to be customized and used. 300 - 500
2474 - (A) FACTORY CASED SMITH AND WESSON 4TH MODEL STRAIGHT LINE SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL WITH ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: Straight Line Target Serial No. 768 Caliber/Bore: .22 Long Rifle Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This is a probable first year production. This model was manufactured 1925-1936. This is an original model before there were any production changes. Features a swing out barrel, single shot, high polish factory blue finish, non-adjustable front sight, target adjustable rear sight, round frame, with Smith & Wesson monogram walnut grips. Comes in the original factory issued metal box, repainted, with Smith & Wesson monogram on cover. Lime green felt with screwdriver, tamper, and wood handle cleaning rod. Complete as originally shipped. CONDITION: Muzzle has a small spot of wear. Bottom of barrel and frame have two small handling marks. Overall solid 97% blue. Near mint grips. Clean, shiny, near mint bore. Razor sharp legends. Lovely gun with original case. 1,500 - 2,500
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2475 - (C) STEVENS CONLIN MODEL 38 SECOND ISSUE PISTOL. Manufacturer: Stevens Model: Conlin Serial No. 20175 Caliber/Bore: .22 Barrel Length: 14 - 1/2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Manufactured 1884 to 1903; approximately 6,000 manufactured. Features nickel plated iron frame without sideplate, push button tip-up action, single shot, checkered varnished walnut grips, nickel plated heavy buttcap, fire blue hammer, octagon to round barrel, dovetail globe front sight, and fire blue folding leaf long range rear sight. Buttstrap has “201(drill hole)5” matching number, with butt cap screw hole removing part of serial number. Frame is stamped “JS STEVENS”. CONDITION: This example is one of the nicest we have ever seen. 99% rich factory blue on barrel with a touch of muzzle wear. Generous fire blue on screw heads. Near new checkered walnut grips. 99% original nickel plating on frame with a hint of freckling on trigger guard. The nickel plated should stock has had serial number ground off with the exception of a ‘7’ at end; not matching. Some one has soldered a 1” ring near wrist to strengthen and not allow flexibility; retains 98% original nickel. Extremely nice, near mint bore with well defined rifling; still shiny. Beautiful gun in near mint condition, one of the harder to find top of the line Stevens single shot target pistols. 1,750 - 2,750
2476 - (C) ONLY KNOWN WEBLEY & SCOTT SINGLE SHOT WG TARGET PISTOL. Manufacturer: Webley & Scott Model: WG Target Single Shot Serial No. 22115 Caliber/Bore: .450/.455 Barrel Length: 7 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic
Exceedingly scarce, arguably the only known Webley and Scott “WG” single shot target pistol. This very unusual pistol has a 7-3/4” barrel with a screwed in front sight and a drift adjustable rear sight. The barrel rib is marked “P. WEBLEY & SON LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM”. Left side of barrel is marked with “W G Target Model” along with the caliber, “.450/.455”. On the left side of the frame is the winged Webley and Scott bullet logo, along with “Webley Patents”. The full serial number is on the right side of the frame, last three digits under barrel, both parts with scattered Birmingham proofs. Major components have been finished with a highly polished midnight blue; hammer and trigger are in the white with checkered gripping surfaces. Walnut grips, with generous upper/lower borders, secured with a single transverse screw. Butt with rotatable lanyard ring. CONDITION: Stunning 98% or better bright, original factory blue with equally crisp hammer and trigger, showing no evidence of cleaning. Grips are dark with a few bruises and superficial dings but no cracks. Bright bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A stunning, all original, and super rare big bore Webley target pistol. You may NEVER have a chance to buy another example! 3,000 - 5,000
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2477 - (A) SPLENDID & EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF BRASS DOUBLE BARRELED TURNOVER FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY THE RENOWNED EARLY 18TH CENTURY MAKER LOUIS BARBAR (1700-1714). Manufacturer: Barbar Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Silver sideplates, silver thumb piece; made for John Montagu, 2nd Duke of Montagu and dated 1733. Louis Barbar along with Andrew Dolep was one of a group of famous gunmakers who emigrated from France to escape persecution as Huguenots. Barbar became personal gunsmith to King George I. This splendid pair of pistols was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1971 as part of a collection of Clay P. Bedford, one of the pair is illustrated on page 136 and described on pages 135 and 137. The 9” three stage brass barrels are signed “Barbar” with gunmakers proofs and Barbar’s person proof “LB”, each with silver foresights, and engraved at breeches. Convex locks engraved with border and scroll, and “BARBAR” in reserve. Each barrel with its own brass pan. Tangs and breeches elaborately engraved; barrel tang with an oriflamme. Swan necks cocks engraved with border and scroll. Frizzens engraved with heart-shape border. These are grooved in the Spanish manner. Walnut butt and full sideplate stocks. Silver thumb pieces with Ducal Coronet and Montagu arms, also engraved “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE”, the motto of a Knight of the Garter. Pistols have an elaborate cast and chased silver sideplate. Plain steel trigger guard which depresses to turn the barrels. Silver baluster ramrod pipes. Pistols have a unique arm screwed to left side of breech with hooks over pan cover when closed to prevent pan cover from being pushed open when pistol is removed from its holster. Pistols have a spurred silver buttcap, likely replacing the original brass when pistols were presented in January of 1733 by the Duke to Henry, Earl of Pembroke. Presentation inscription reads “Given by John, Duke of Montagu to Henry, Earl of Pembroke Jan. 1733”. Elegant pistols are 16” overall. CONDITION: Brass on pistols with minor wear, to be expected. Steel parts polished bright. Engraving on breeches extremely crisp and fine. All four frizzens appear to be the original. Both cocks original, as are small parts. Silver with only minor wear to coat of arms and sideplate. Silver presentation buttcaps with wear to inscription from polishing. Walnut stocks with minor marks on one pistol and some of what appears to be original finish; the other pistol with a period repair at right side, just behind the breech held by an ancient nail. One ramrod with worm, obviously the original; the other appears to be a period replacement. Bores are good, as one would expect with brass barrels. Actions of both pistols are crisp. Note: Duke Monagu’s pistols are illustrated in color in the book, by the renowned dealer and export Howard Ricketts, titled “Firearms - Pleasures and Treasures” plate 86, page 81. A truly remarkable pair of pistols by a royal gunmaker at his best with traceable history, unique construction, and sure to please the most advanced collector of best English flintlock pistols as they pleased Mr. Bedford. 25,000 - 35,000
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2478 - (A) FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY BRAZIER CIRCA 1751. Manufacturer: Brazier Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 7 - 3/4â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique Pair of silver-mounted flintlock holster pistols with three-stage barrels signed and the breech and with engraved tangs. Locks signed by John Brazier, London. Water drains around pans. Figured walnut full stocks carved with a shell behind the barrel tangs. Full cast and chased silver mounts including elaborate trophy of arms sideplates and escutcheons. Spurred pommels and turned ramrod-pipes. London silver hallmarks for 1751 and marks of James Brooker, silversmith. CONDITION: Condition of the silver mounts on these pistols is extraordinary, showing very little wear if any and the quality throughout is superb, especially the thumb pieces with well rendered visored closed helmet above and an elaborate trophy of arms, possibly unique to this pair of pistols. The sideplate of superb quality throughout cast and chased with raised relief trophies of arms. Trigger guard with elaborate finial as well. Barrels with some light to moderate pitting throughout. Locks fairly crisp on one pistol. All small parts appear to be original. Second pistol with barrel exhibiting minor to moderate pitting. Locks with some very minor pitting. Hammers and small parts appear to be all original. Figured walnut full stocks in fine condition with very crisp shell carving behind tangs and exhibiting what appears to be a period coat of varnish. Actions on both pistols are crisp. Bores are like new, brilliant. Ivory tipped ramrods with worms appear to be the originals. Pistols display an extraordinary degree of refinement and quality throughout, with the exception of some pitting to steel parts as noted. These pistols are of museum quality. 10,000 - 15,000
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2479 - (A) LARGE CONTINENTAL BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL WITH SNAP BAYONET. Manufacturer: British Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: 1” Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique
The 6” barrel of Blunderbuss form with large molded bell muzzle and 1” bore. 4” snap bayonet with blood groove. Brass frame engraved with trophies of arms on left and right flat. Double necked flintlock hammer is plain and unengraved, as is the frizzen. Austere push-on safety. Steel trigger guard with sunburst engraving. Plain uncheckered walnut butt. Overall 12-1/2”. CONDITION: Brass is unpolished with crisp engraving and only minor marks. Bayonet with a number of dents. Hammer with only minor rust staining. Top jaw and screw appear original to the pistol. Frizzen with deep, even, aged brown. Trigger guard stained but with no serial pitting. Walnut butt appears original to the pistol with one minor type crack on left side. Strong action. Spring for snap bayonet a bit weak. Ramrod possibly the original. A very showy and attractive late 18th century Blunderbuss pistol. 1,500 - 2,000
2480 - (A) INTERESTING AND COLORFUL OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL EMPLOYING A FINE QUALITY CAUCASIAN BARREL OF WATERED STEEL WITH GOLD INLAY & ARABIC POINCON. Manufacturer: Caucasian Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .58 Caliber Barrel Length: 12 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Barrel of excellent quality. The East India Company lock of characteristic form and quality with engraved “Laughing Lion”. Steel trigger guard of English type with pineapple finial. The circassian walnut fullstock in the Ottoman style with no provision for ramrod, as they used a sneath with coarse bone inlay and brass rondels. The brass buttcap of European style with lanyard loop. 18” overall. CONDITION: Barrel, though of excellent quality, is heavily worn but damascus pattern still visible. Lock is bright and would rate excellent with crisp action and all original small parts. The stock is worn and has a splice in the forend approximately 7”, which appears to be a replacement, skillfully done. Good bore. Overall, a showy, attractive, and interesting Ottoman pistol. 1,000 - 1,500
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2481 - (A) FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY PISTOL BY DREPPERD OF LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA. Manufacturer: Drepperd Model: Flintlock Pistol Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique
This pistol is featured on page 48 in Volume 108, Number 1 from the Spring 2006 “Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society”. A copy of the journal with this article written by Albert Wade Drepperd, great grandson of gunsmith John Drepperd, is included. The Drepperd family of gunsmiths was among the most well-known and prolific in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This example fits the profile of those made by Henry Drepperd and probably dates about 1820. This pistol features a round brass barrel with swamped muzzle and English proofs on the left side, near the breech. The top is marked “LONDON”. It was a common practice for American gunsmiths of this period to use English imported locks and barrels. The flat lockplate is decorated with engraving at the tail and around the pan, the center is marked “DREPPERD/LANCASTER.” Brass furniture is decorated with some minimal engraving. Vacant oval wrist escutcheon with single line border. Stock of figured maple and complete with hickory ramrod. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel and mounts retain a mellow mustard patina. Lock appears to be in original flintlock configuration with excellent markings and an even grey patina. Stock is very good with a few light marks from use. A very nice Lancaster, Pennsylvania-made Kentucky pistol. 3,000 - 5,000
2482 - (A) GOOD PAIR OF BRITISH MILITARY FLINTLOCK PISTOLS, PRIVATE PURCHASE, BY GOFF, WITH 9” HEAVY BRASS BARRELS AND BRASS FURNITURE OF MILITARY TYPE. Manufacturer: Goff Model: Sea Service Pistol Caliber/Bore: .64 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 9” FFL Status: Antique 684
Lot consists of: Gun (A) follows land service form but were likely purchased by a wealthy British officer. The bolted locks with double neck cock of land service type signed “Goff”. Brass furniture of military type. Walnut full stocks, both initialed at rear of side plate “HB”, possibly the owner. Locks appear to have all original small parts including topjaw and screw. Frizzens are original. Both pistols retain brass tipped ramrods, possibly original. Viewed and proof marks. 15 - 3/4” overall length. CONDITION: Walnut full stocks in good condition, showing minor marks from service. Brass barrels with moulding at breach. Bores good. A fine and showy pair of British military type pistols. 4,000 - 6,000
www.MorphyAuctions.com | April 24, 2019
2483 - (A) HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1805 FLINTLOCK PISTOL SERIAL NUMBER 1464. Manufacturer: Harper Model: 1805 Serial No. 1464 Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: Antique This model is considered among the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing of American martial pistols. The prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors chose this gun in profile as their logo. These guns were made in pairs between 1806 and 1808 with a total production of about 4,000 guns with each gun of a pair having the same serial number. This gun is the standard pattern with round steel barrel, breech marked with stamped serial number “1464”. Lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1807” in vertical arcs behind cock. Under the pan is a spread-winged eagle facing toward the cock over “US”. The plain walnut stock is marked opposite the lock with inspector initials “V” over “JS” in script, for James Stubblefield. CONDITION: Very good, overall. The barrel no longer has visible inspector marks. Steel retains a freckled grey patina with some scattered heavier corrosion, some wear on each side of muzzle. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration but has some areas of corrosion. Markings are excellent and lock retains a spotted grey patina. Stock good with some scattered marks from use, minor oil staining, and a small chip in front of lockplate, visible cartouche. Ramrod is probably a period replacement. Brass retains a mellow, unpolished patina. This is a very nice and unaltered example. 5,000 - 8,000
2484 - (A) AMERICAN FLINTLOCK MILITIA PISTOL BY J.P. MOORE OF NEW YORK. Manufacturer: J.P. Moore Model: Flintlock Pistol Caliber/Bore: .58 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique According to “Historic Pistols” by Samuel E. Smith and Edwin W. Bitter, John P. Moore operated a gunshop in New York City between 1823 and 1840. Although Moore had no federal or state contracts for martial pistols, this pistol and other known examples suggest single pistol commissions or small commissions of pistols ordered. To see another example by Moore, see Pages 304 and 305. This example features a round brass barrel with East India Company proofs on the left side of the breech and marked on top “NEW-YORK”. The flat lockplate is decorated with sprigs of engraving and stamped “J.P. MOORE/WARRANTED” in the center. It also features a detached pan. There is a single lock retaining screw and no sideplate. The brass trigger guard has some crudely engraved designs. Small brass oval wrist escutcheon and plain brass pommel cap. Stock is of plain walnut, ramrod is a contemporary replacement. CONDITION: Very good overall, showing very little wear. Barrel retains a mostly polished patina and markings are excellent. Lock is in original flintlock configuration and markings are very good, cleaned bright. Brass furniture is polished. Stock is very good with a few light storage marks. A very nice New York pistol. 2,000 - 4,000
www.MorphyAuctions.com | April 24, 2019
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2485 - (A) FINE PAIR OF JACOB KUCHENREUTER RELIEF CARVED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Manufacturer: Jacob Kuchenreuter Model: Flintlock pistols Caliber/Bore: (Both) .50 Smoothbore Barrel Length: (Both) 9 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This fine pair of pistols were made by renowned German gunsmith Jacob Kuchenreuter. They feature blued round barrels with flat ribs on tops and flat panels on each side of breech. The tops are inlaid silver designs and signed “JACOB KUCHENREUTER” in silver. The breeches both have inset gold maker’s cartouches with a cavalry soldier in relief. Silver spider front sights and notched rear sights mounted on tangs with an additional leaf for longer distances. Plain rounded polished lockplates with thin relief borders, scalloped frizzen springs with extended and shaped finials. Both pistols have set triggers. Plain gilt brass furniture and semi-stirrup pommel caps. Wrist escutcheons feature matching heraldic crests of which the origin is currently unknown. Stocks of highly figured walnut with horn nose-caps. Stocks are profusely carved with baroque and rococo designs in high relief, featuring shells, c-scrolls, and shaped panels. Complete with both original horn-tipped ramrods. CONDITION: Very good, overall. Barrels retain perhaps 70% original bright blue finish with some areas thinning or turned to brown. Locks very good, in original flintlock configurations and with crisp mechanisms. Some minor grey areas on both locks and one cock has been repaired at neck. Mounts retain 85-90% original bright gilt wash with some thinning and wear to high areas on pommel caps and one sideplate. Stocks show little use with sharp carving and some scattered denting and storage marks on both. One shows minor chipping around pommel cap. A very nice pair of high-art German pistols by a famous maker. 7,000 - 10,000
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2486 - (A) AN EXTREMELY RARE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE PAIR OF TRUE QUEEN ANNE FLINTLOCK PISTOLS, CIRCA 1710, BY JOHN BRUSH, 1703-1726, IN UNTOUCHED ORIGINAL CONDITION THROUGHOUT. Manufacturer: John Brush Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Most so-called “Queen Anne” pistols were made long after George I took the British throne in 1714. This pair of pistols by John Brush are authentic Queen Anne period. The significance of John Brush is that in 1716 he emigrated to Williamsburg, Virginia, and can therefore be considered one of the earliest identifiable American gunmakers. Pair of pistols with their 8 inch barrels, true cannon muzzles, signed “IB” with British proofs on breech end, tang signed in full John Brush. Swan neck hammers appear to be plain. Frizzen spring is filed. Frame with border engraving. Well formed steel trigger guards. Large and heavy silver buttcaps cast and chased in the form of a lion. Figured walnut butts in one piece with molded sideplate and raised carved at breech and behind tang. CONDITION: Pistols are basically untouched with deep even age brown, uncleaned throughout. Silver buttcaps are in good condition with excellent definition. Action on one pistol is good, other pistol difficult to cock. Barrels are frozen in place. Bores are uncleaned. Overall length 12-1/2”. A pocket pistol with lock signed “I. Brush” is currently on display in Williamsburg, Virginia. This is the only known pair of flintlock pistols by this British emigre to Virginia and, as such, are of museum quality. 20,000 - 25,000
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2487 - (A) CASED SET OF BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK RIFLED BELT PISTOLS WITH BELT HOOKS BY WILLIAM JOVER (1797-1807). Manufacturer: Jover Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .54 Rifled Barrel Length: (BOTH) 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique William Jover is one of the better London gunmakers, and these pistols, though relatively plain, exhibit the quality for which this famous maker is known. 3-1/2” turn off barrels are deeply rifled with a twist and eight lands and grooves. The top flat of the octagonal barrel is signed “JOVER LONDON”. The austere breeches are engraved on the left flat with a vacant oval surrounded by a trophy of arms. The reinforced cocks have simple line engraving en suite with the top jaws. Push-on safeties are engraved. Well formed belt hooks are features on opposite sides of each pistol. Coarsely checkered figured walnut butts. 9-1/2” overall. CONDITION: Pistols retain considerable old period blue finish with some very minor pitting underneath. Belt hooks also have old blue finish with pitting. Hammers are crisp. Actions work well. All small parts appear to be original including top jaw screws and frizzens. Checkered walnut butts are clean with only minor marks. Fair bores with strong rifling. Actions work well. Associated case of bird’s eye maple; interior lining red velvet. Accessories include combination barrel key and bullet mold, ramrod, ebony handled turnscrew, small three-way flask in good condition with traces of original gilding. An attractive set of belt pistols by one of Britain’s premier makers. 2,000 - 3,000
2488 - (A) PAIR OF ITALIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Manufacturer: Mediterranean Model: Flintlocks Caliber/Bore: (A) .50 Smooth (B) .47 Smooth Barrel Length: (BOTH) 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Both feature two-stage steel barrels with brass bands at breeches and brass tangs. Flat banana lockplates and cocks both overlaid with brass and engraved with scroll designs. Brass furniture with engraved scrolls and faces on sideplates. Stocked in fruitwood with carved panels around locks, sideplates, and barrel tangs. Ramrods are contemporary replacements. CONDITION: Good, barrels retain a grey patina with scattered grey spotting. Locks are in original flintlock configuration and have some scuffing to brass faces, one top jaw and top jaw screw are period replacements. Brass retains a mellow patina, one trigger guard bow is misshapen. Stocks show scattered age cracks, minor losses, and marks from use. A very attractive and decorative pair of flintlock pistols. 1,800 - 2,500
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2489 - (A) PAIR OF SPANISH MIQUELET BELT PISTOLS WITH LONG BELT HOOKS, SILVER INLAID SPANISH FORM BARRELS, AND PATILLA LOCKS - CIRCA 1880. Manufacturer: Miquelet Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .64 Caliber Barrel Length: 6 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Barrels of Spanish form with elaborate inlay of flowers and silver strapwork, a single Fleur-de-Lis and vacant poincon. Spanish form locks are plain with only rudimentary engraving on top jaw. Molded frizzens. Steel trigger guards with rudimentary floral engraving en suite with flat steel buttcaps. 5-1/2” long steel belt hooks emerge from the sideplate. Walnut fullstocks with chip carved checkering and molded forend. CONDITION: Barrels have traces of what appears to be original blue finish. Silver inlay mostly intact with some damage as a result of pitting on breeches. Mounts are mostly steel grey with one buttcap slightly pitted. Stocks are good with attractive deluxe grain and only minor marks. Ramrods appear to be original to the pistols. Locks with some minor pitting, more pronounced on one pistol. Miquelet actions work well with very strong mainsprings. Heavily pitted bores. An attractive pair of silver inlay Miquelet pistols that are all original. 1,750 - 2,250
2490 - (A) CASED SET OF CONTINENTAL BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS PISTOLS BY LEFEUVRE ET FILS NARBONNE CIRCA 1770 & BARRELS SIGNED “LE CRACHE FEU”. Manufacturer: Narbonne Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .62 Smoothbore Barrel Length: (BOTH) 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
The 6-1/2” Spanish form blunderbuss barrels with turnings and top flat signed as noted. Flat locks convex at tail, of brass with integral flashpans. Plain goose neck cock with plain steel frizzen. Plain brass mounts comprising of trigger guard, side escutcheons ramrod pipes, and plain spurred brass butt. Dark walnut fullstocks inlaid with silver wire at breeches, forming a shell design. “Le Crache Feu” translating to “The Spitfire”. Overall 12-1/2”. CONDITION: Barrels and locks are good with some staining. Hammers with minor pitting and some rust. Frizzens in same condition and hammers. Stocks with some chips and minor wire loss. Actions are good. Horn tipped ramrods are period but possibly not original. Fair bores. Pistols are cased in an elaborate Marquetry inlaid box with wine red velvet interior. French style casing with full accessories comprising glass oil bottle, associated flask engraved “JH 1720”, heat blued bullet mold, turnscrew, ramrod, and vent pick. An attractive set of French brass barreled Blunderbuss pistols. 2,500 - 5,000
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2491 - (A) A FINE PAIR OF ENGLISH FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOLS BY NICHOLSON, CORNHILL, LONDON, WITH RARE TUTEANEG BARRELS AND LOCKPLATES. Manufacturer: Nicholson Model: Flintlock Blunderbuss Caliber/Bore: .90 Smootbore Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Lot consists of: Gun (A) with 8” barrels, octagonal at breech, turning to round with flared cannon muzzles are British view proof marked on left flat, full Nicholson signature for Cornhill, London. The flat locks stepped at tail, signed Nicholson. Swan neck cocks with foliate engraving. Small parts appear to be all original. Spurred brass buttcaps with grotesque mask. Brass trigger guard with acorn finial and bird of paradise emerging from a scroll. Walnut full stock with thumbpiece, initials “EC(?)”. Pierced sideplates of brass. Sidenails beautifully engraved. Overall length of 14-1/2”. Gun (B) is in virtually identical condition. CONDITION: Actions on both guns are crisp, barrels and locks are slightly worn from polishing but remain with crisp engraving. No fractures to either cock, both frizzens are original, as are all small parts. Stocks are very fine with little if any wear. One small crack underneath lock of Gun (A), does not detract. Brass mounts in good condition throughout. Stocks appear to retain some original varnish. Both pistols have what appears to be original ramrods with horn tips and worms. Bores are excellent. All together, a beautiful pair of English flintlock blunderbuss pistols with exquisite form and by one of London’s premiere makers. 8,000 - 10,000
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2492 - (A) A LARGE FRENCH FLINTLOCK PISTOL MADE FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET BY PEVRET DUMAREST, CIRCA 1800. Manufacturer: Peyket Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 13” FFL Status: Antique The massive 13” barrel is chiseled for half of its length with Ottoman crescent and trophies of arms in raised relief at least 1/4” high. Swelled cannon muzzle, silver foresight, some minor gold inlay on tang. The rounded block, chiseled and gilt at tail with chiseled and gilt swan neck cock en suite. Chiseled and gilt frizzen. Elaborately signed Pevret Dumarest. The walnut full stock, extensively inlaid with silver wire and stars, silver mounts, cast and chased in relief, spurred buttcap, cast and chased in relief. 20” overall length. CONDITION: Barrel shows considerable pitting, some serious. Chisel decoration worn. Gilding on lock, hammer, and frizzen good on a punched ground. Walnut full stock heavily worn, split forward of front ramrod pipe. Crack through butt at wrist, has been repaired. Considerable replacement of silver inlay. Silver furniture worn. Ramrod incomplete. Good bore, action is good but a little sticky. Still a very showy and massive French flintlock pistol that at one time must have been a source of pride to an Ottoman officer or wealthy Turkish merchant. 1,000 - 1,500
2493 - (A) FINE U.S. MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK SINGLE SHOT MARTIAL PISTOL BY JOHNSON. Manufacturer: R. Johnson Model: 1836 Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
The Model 1836 was the last U.S. martial pistol made using the flintlock mechanism. About 41,000 were manufactured between 1836 and 1844 by Asa Waters and Robert Johnson. This was the standard issue pistol for the Mexican War and many were converted to percussion for later use during the American Civil War. Round smoothbore steel barrel with markings “U.S./EB/P” near breech and left side with small “H” inspector stamp. Small brass half moon front sight and oval rear sight on tang. Flat beveled lockplate with rounded tail section, stamped in the center “U.S./R. JOHNSON/MIDDN. CONN/1842”, brass pan and reinforced cock. Standard Model 1836 steel furniture and swivel type ramrod with button plunger. Plain walnut half-stock with deep inspector cartouches “JH” for Joseph Hannis and “WAT” for William A. Thornton. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel and furniture retain most of original polish and only have some light scattered spots, markings excellent. The lock retains most of its original original case colors which have darkened somewhat. Stock excellent with most of original finish, only a few scattered storage marks, excellent cartouches. It would be very difficult to find an example in better condition. This model is considered by many collectors to be the best made, best looking, and best performing flintlock martial pistol produced. 3,000 - 5,000
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2494 - (A) ENGLISH FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BAYONETED BOARDING PISTOL BY RICHARDS. Manufacturer: Richards Model: Boarding Pistol Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique This fine pistol has a round flared brass barrel with cannon muzzle and a series of turnings around the edges. It is fitted with a horn-tipped baleen ramrod secured by two brass ferrules. A triangular socket bayonet is mounted on the bottom near the muzzle and is spring activated when the trigger guard is pulled back. The bottom of the barrel near the breech is stamped with English view and proof marks, as well as the maker’s mark “B / I & W”. The scalloped brass boxlock action is engraved with borders on both sides. On the right side is an oval inscribed “LONDON” surrounded by arms motifs and on the opposite side is the name “J & W / RICHARDS” in an oval surrounded by shells, a cannon, and a flag. The action features a reinforced cock with a sliding thumb safety. The iron trigger guard bow is engraved with a flower. Flat cane grip of partially figured walnut with beveled edges and a vacant silver oval wrist escutcheon on top. CONDITION: Very good to excellent overall. Brass retains a dark, unpolished patina and markings and engraving are excellent. Iron components retain a pleasing grey patina. Grip shows a few scattered storage marks, otherwise excellent. A very nice British boarding pistol. 1,500 - 2,000
2495 - (A) RARE SIMEON NORTH U.S. MODEL 1813 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL. Manufacturer: Simeon North Model: 1813 Army Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 9” FFL Status: Antique
Only 1,626 of this model were made by Simeon North between 1813 and 1815. The original government contract called for 20,000 of these, but due to harsh recoil and large size, this was revised. This contract is also important because it was the first time that a gun maker offered a product with interchangeable parts. Round smoothbore steel barrel stamped “P/US” on left side of breech and “HHP” on right side, above touch hole. Flat beveled lockplate with rounded tail section, brass pan, and reinforced cock. Center of lockplate stamped “S. NORTH/U./eagle/S./ MIDDLN. CON.” Standard Model 1813 steel furniture with Wickham band. Partially figured walnut half-stock terminating at end of band, complete with wooden ramrod. Has inspector’s cartouche, an encircled “LS” on left side, behind sideplate, for inspector Luther Sage. CONDITION: Barrel has been cleaned bright with some scattered spotting and minor corrosion, but markings are very good. Lock retains a grey patina and functions well. Lock is in original flintlock configuration and markings are excellent. Furniture polished bright. Stock very good with some scattered marks from use. This is a fine example of a very scarce and early American martial pistol. 5,000 - 8,000
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2496 - (A) RARE SIMEON NORTH 1813 ETCHED CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Manufacturer: Simeon North Model: 1813 Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 9” FFL Status: Antique Very rare Simeon North 1811-1813 transition or “Flat-Lock” flintlock martial pistol. The original U.S. government contract called for 20,000 of model 1813 pistols to be made, but due to harsh recoil and large size, the contract was revised and only 1,626 pistols were delivered. As part of these 1,626 pistols, Simeon North assembled for inspection by Henry H. Perkins 85 pistols using Model 1811 barrels, Model 1811 lock plates, Model 1813 stocks, and Model 1813 furniture making these 85 pistols some of the rarest martial flintlock pistols in existence. These pistols today are called Transition or Flat Lock Model 1813 pistols. The pistol has a round model 1811 smoothbore steel barrel stamped “P/US” on left side of breech and a faint “P” on the backstrap. The tail of the lock plate is stamped “S. NORTH/CON.” and the center shows traces of “U. STATES” marking. Plain walnut half-stock terminating at end of the band, complete with wooden ramrod. Has a partially visible inspector’s cartouche/HHP” for Henry H. Perkin on left side, behind sideplate. Standard Model 1813 steel furniture with Wickham band. This pistol was converted to percussion and further enhanced in 1884 and turned into a presentation Christmas present. The barrel features an acid-etched inscription panel which reads “Wm. Pettis, Troy, N.Y./ from/J.P. Woodworth, Dec. 25th 1884” surrounded by leaves and vines. Complete with a 1993 letter describing the pistol from R. Jeska, noted martial pistol specialist. CONDITION: Very good condition, steel components cleaned bright with some scattered light spotting, generous traces of plated finish, especially on backstrap. Stock refinished with a few scattered marks from use and some edge wear. This is a fine example of a very scarce and truly unique and rare American martial pistol later turned into a presentation piece. 4,000 - 7,000
2497 - (A) U.S. MODEL 1819 FLINTLOCK MARTIAL PISTOL BY S. NORTH. Manufacturer: Simeon North Model: 1819 Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: Antique There were 20,400 pistols of this model manufactured by Simeon North between 1819 and 1823. Round smoothbore steel barrel stamped “JDJ/P/US” on left side of breech and fitted in the front with a small brass half moon sight, oval rear sight on tang. Flat beveled lockplate with rounded tail section with no date and featuring a sliding safety bolt. The lack of a date denotes the first production run. Other features include a brass pan and reinforced cock, center of lockplate stamped with partially visible “S. NORTH/U./eagle/S./MIDDLTN. CONN.” Standard Model 1819 steel furniture. Nearly full-length, partially figured walnut stock with steel swivel type ramrod, left side of stock stamped behind sideplate with indistinct inspectors cartouche. CONDITION: Good overall, barrel and furniture cleaned bright with some scattered pitting, markings very good. Some corrosion on lockplate. Lock appears to be a good professional reconversion and has a brown finish. Stock has a few scattered marks from use. 1,000 - 1,500
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2498 - (A) GOOD CASED PAIR OF BRASS BARRELLED, BRASS FRAMED BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY STANTON - LONDON (JONATHAN STANTON?) (1748-1767). Manufacturer: Stanton Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .45 Smoothbore Barrel Length: (BOTH) 4” FFL Status: Antique 2-1/2” turn off smoothbore barrels with cannon muzzles. Brass frame engraved with scrolls and “STANTON LONDON” is a riband. Double neck cock, one with repair. Trigger guards engraved with a flower. Walnut butts inlaid throughout their length with flowers, sprays, a shell design, and silver wire. Silver grotesque masks buttcaps, cast and chased in high relief. 8-1/2” overall. CONDITION: Brass with wear to engraving and maker’s name. Steel trigger guards well worn with some patination and pitting. Frizzens grey metal with some rust and pitting. As previously noted, hammer on one pistol has been repaired and welded; top jaw with later blue as a result. Actions on both guns are crisp. Walnut butts with nearly all their original silver wire intact, and only minor marks. Silver grotesque mask butt in fine condition with little wear. Good bores. Cased in an elaborate vertical associated case of Burl walnut. No lining in lid, purple velvet lining in base. Accessories include a leather covered brass powder flask, associated bullet mold with barrel key, cap box, oil bottle, and ramrod. An attractive set. 2,000 - 3,000
2499 - (A) CASED DIMINUTIVE PAIR OF CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOLS WITH ENGRAVED SIDELOCKS, SPURRED BUTTCAPS, AND SCRATCH RIFLED BARRELS. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .45 Smoothbore Barrel Length: (BOTH) 3 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique An attractive pair of small continental flintlock pistols with 3-3/8” barrels of Spanish form with cannon muzzles and gold inlay of flowers at breeches. Unsigned flat bolted locks with simple scroll engravings. Swan neck cocks engraved en suite. Plain frizzens. Steel trigger guards engraved with a spray of foliage. Spurred steel buttcaps with steel pommels engraved with a flower. Figured walnut fullstocks carved with a spray of foliage and relief at breech tang. Full steel sideplate engraved with border. CONDITION: Barrels are good with some gold remaining in inlay. Locks are polished bright. Both hammers appear original, as do all small parts. Frizzens are the original. Furniture polished bright with little staining or pitting. Walnut fullstocks; one with tight crack extending back of muzzle on one pistol, other pistol with repair to right side of forend, both pistols cracked in front of sideplate. Ramrods are replaced. Rifled barrels are dirty and need cleaning. Actions on both pistols are crisp with strong mainspring. Pistols are cased in an associated vertical lid box with Burl wood top. Faded blue velvet lining. Accessories comprise copper flask with Medusa head, turnscrew, ramrod, and cap box. Interesting set of small French pistols. 1,500 - 2,500
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2500 - (A) PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED OTTOMAN HOLSTER PISTOLS CIRCA 1820 WITH FINELY ENGRAVED LOCKS AND ROLLER BEARING FRIZZENS. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: Antique A most interesting pair of Ottoman pistols with 10” Spanish form barrels complete and deeply etched with Islamic calligraphy. The convex locks with roller bearing frizzens. Swan neck cocks with foliate engraving. Plain silver furniture comprising trigger guard, inlay at butt, and false ramrod. The walnut fullstocks inlaid with silver wire in the pattern spurred butts. CONDITION: Barrels are polished. Locks are polished and retain all their original small parts. Top jaws and screws are originals. Silver furniture somewhat worn and polished. Walnut stocks are worn with silver wire losses. Bores are fair. One hammer stuck. 1,000 - 1,500
2501 - (A) FINE RELIEF-CARVED KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK PISTOL, POSSIBLY SOUTHERN. Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Kentucky Pistol Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique This fine brass and silver mounted Kentucky pistol features an octagonal iron barrel with front blade sight of German silver and small notched rear sight. Flat lockplate marked in center “T./ KETLAND/& Co.” and decorated with an engraved single line border. Brass trigger guard features an oval shaped silver overlay engraved with a detailed border, silver wrist escutcheon engraved “en suite”. Un-engraved silver buttcap and brass sideplate, ramrod ferrules, and nosecap. Figured maple stock of unusual form, featuring a relief-carved shell behind the barrel tang and relief panels around lock and sideplate, both terminating with an arrow at the back. Complete with original hickory ramrod with iron worm. CONDITION: Very good, barrel and lock retain a spotted grey patina, lock appears to be in original flintlock configuration. Stock has a later coat of finish added and a repaired break at wrist. One piece between lock and barrel tang has been professionally replaced. Otherwise, a beautiful pistol with nice form and a great homogeneous look. The form and the silver overlay on the trigger guard suggest southern origin, as well as the carving around the tang. 5,000 - 8,000
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2502 - (A) AN ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF SPANISH MIQUELET BELT PISTOLS BY VANET, SIGNED ON FRIZZEN, WITH BARRELS BY JOAN PRAT, CIRCA 1800. Manufacturer: Vanet Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .68 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 5 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Lot consists of: A pair of pistols with 5-3/4” Spanish form barrels, cannon muzzles. Patila locks with sparsely engraved hammers and plain frizzens. Frizzen retaining plates engraved en suite with hammers. Ring form screws. Brass furniture, nicely engraved. Both pistols have original belt hooks, walnut full stocks, molded and carved. Silver thumbpieces are cast and chased with design. Spurred brass buttcaps with grotesque masks now absent. 10-3/4” overall. CONDITION: Good overall with exception of missing mask buttcaps as noted and damage to one silver thumbpiece. Other thumbpiece with minor damage. Metal is clean and could be improved. All small parts appear to be the original, furniture is all original except as noted. Both belt hooks are good. Ramrods fit but are probably not original. Actions require adjustment as the cocks will not cock, but mainsprings are strong. Good bores. A very attractive pair of Spanish Miquelet belt pistols. 1,000 - 1,500
2503 - (A) FINE PAIR OF BRITISH SILVER MOUNTED SCREW BARREL “QUEEN ANNE” FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY ROBERT WILSON, LONDON, 1759-1766. Manufacturer: Wilson Model: Flintlock Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 5 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique A fine pair of classic “Queen Anne” turn off pistols by a renowned maker of this type, Robert Wilson. 5-1/4” turn off barrels with cannon muzzles and border engraving at breech. Breech is well engraved with sprays of foliage, elaborately signed London at top, Wilson below frizzen spring. London view and proof marks with “RW”, for Robert Wilson. Swan neck cocks with border engraving and single spray of foliage. Engraved topjaws, molded and engraved frizzens. Iron trigger guards with border engraving and single scroll. Silver furniture comprising grotesque mask buttcap, stand of arms silver sideplate and large and elaborately cast and chased silver thumbpieces, the owners crest removed. Highly figured walnut butts. One butt with old repair, appears to be of period rather than recent. CONDITION: Barrels and frames cleaned to bright metal, engraving and maker’s name still very crisp. Hammers cleaned to bright metal but once again engraving is crisp. All small parts appear to be original including top jaws and screws. Silver furniture with light wear as noted. Figured buttstocks, one with repair and one tight crack, other in good overall condition with minor marks. Actions are crisp with strong springs. 12-1/2” overall. Bores would rate excellent for pistols of this period. A most attractive pair of this highly desirable type. 6,000 - 8,000 696
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2504 - (A) GOOD CASE PAIR OF BELGIAN PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLS WITH FULL ACCESSORIES CIRCA 1850. Manufacturer: Belgian Model: Percussion Caliber/Bore: .62 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 9 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
9-3/4” octagonal barrels with silver foresights and pronounced damascus pattern. Bolted back action locks with sparse floral engraving. Hammers with sparse floral engraving en suite. Spurred white brass trigger guards engraved en suite with locks and hammers. Buttcaps appear to be silver, engraved with sunburst. Figured walnut stocks, finely checkered at butt with chip carved swelled buttcap and heavily carved forend. Pistols overall 17-1/3”. CONDITION: Barrels have old period re-brown. Locks polished bright. Furniture is crisp. Stocks retain some original finish; one pistol with extremely minor tight crack just forward of cock screw on left side. Bores are fair. Mahogany veneered case with only minor damage; green baise lining is nearly pristine. Accessories comprise mallet, turnscrew, nipple wrench, original re-blued bullet mold, brush, worm, and ramrod. Case retains its original key. A large and very attractive pair of mid-19th century continental dueling pistols. 3,500 - 4,500
2505 - (A) CASED PAIR OF ENGRAVED BELGIAN PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. Manufacturer: Belgian Model: Target Pistols Caliber/Bore: .48 Rifled Barrel Length: 9-1/4” FFL Status: Antique These cased pistols feature octagonal multi-groove rifled barrels with Damascus patterns, Belgian proofs on undersides of barrels. and both have hooked patent breeches. Tangs inlaid with gold “1” and “2”. Percussion lockplates and hammers engraved with shaded scroll patterns, French target pistol style hardware engraved en suite. Varnished stocks of French form have fluted grips and relief foliate designs carved on forends. Pistols are complete with their original mahogany case with brass furniture, including corner protectors. Top of case features plaque with monogram “CA” and folding handle. Green felt-lined French fitted interior with one lidded compartment. Complete with key, mallet, nipple wrench, oiler, mold, mainspring clamp, percussion cap reservoir, cleaning rod, and brass ramrod. CONDITION: Good to very good, pistols show little use and actions are strong and function well. All metal retains an even grey patina. Stocks with some light storage marks. Case very good with some age cracks and losses to finish due to moisture. Interior shows some wear and minor staining. Accessories appear to be original to set and are good to very good. A nice set of Continental target pistols. 2,000 - 3,000
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2506 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE CASED PAIR OF HENRY DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOLS. Manufacturer: Deringer Philadelphia Model: Deringer Caliber/Bore: .44 Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique Cased .44 caliber pair of Deringer pistols with 4” ovoid shaped barrels, dovetailed German silver front sights and fixed rear sights that are part of the top tangs. Top flats of the barrels have the large left hand marking “DERINGER / PHILADA.” The breech plugs have two silver bands and are engraved with an unusual star & dot pattern on the top flat with a small “P” proof on the left top flat. Lockplates are of the medium size. Lockplates, hammers, and top tangs have the usual Deringer-style engraving. Mounted in one piece walnut stocks with checkered bird head grips and German silver furniture, secured with a sgl key through bow tie escutcheons. Also, most unusually, the barrels are finished brown without the lightning bolt patterns usually found on Deringer pistols. Fitted and housed in a mahogany satin lined and compartmented case. Case is complete with mold, rammer cap tin and medium pistol flask. Deringer pairs are very difficult to find and these guns are a true pair with identical measurements and embellishments. This outstanding set has been very well cared for as their elegant condition demonstrates. CONDITION: Very fine with most all of the lightning bolt pattern remaining on the barrels of both pistols. The checkered walnut stocks are very fine with only the slightest amount of wear from being stored is evident. The bores of both pistols are exceptional. The lock works are in proper working order with no distress or issues. The case is equally fine with the interior having been slightly soiled and faded from time but all partitions are intact and is very fine. Mold is slightly browned. flask is very fine with a pleasant period tarnish. Cap tine retains most of its Jappaned finish and a strong label. Key is present and lock works are in proper functioning order. 10,000 - 15,000 698
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2507 - (A) RARE U.S. MODEL 1842 NAVY RIFLED BOX LOCK PERCUSSION PISTOL BY DERINGER. Manufacturer: Deringer Model: 1842 Caliber/Bore: .54 Rifled Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique Less than 200 pistols of this model were manufactured by Deringer with deep seven-groove rifling. This was the first government contract pistol ever made with a rifled bore. Round rifled steel barrel with generous traces of brown finish and small brass front sight and notched rear sight. Flat internal mechanism percussion lockplate, deeply stamped “US/DERINGER/PHILADELA” in center. Standard brass Model 1842 Navy furniture includes round buttcap with screw in center, plain trigger guard, and barrel band. Steel swivel-type ramrod. Plain walnut half stock with flat grip. CONDITION: Barrel retains generous amounts of original brown finish, with some areas thinned to grey patina with some minor dark spotting. Some light corrosion around bolster, rifling is very good. Lock markings are excellent and lock retains a grey patina. Brass retains a mellow patina. Stock very good with a few light storage marks and a small hairline crack at tail of lockplate. This is an excellent example of the first rifled martial pistol and rarest of the Model 1842 Navy Box Lock pistols. 3,500 - 5,500
2508 - (A) FINE CASED PAIR OF FRENCH DUELING/TARGET PISTOLS SIGNED “FNIP DEVISME DTE PARIS”. Manufacturer: Devisme Model: Percussion Barrel Length: 9 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
A classic set of French dueling pistols with 9-1/2” blued octagonal barrels. Front action locks are finely engraved with florals finish in French grey. Trigger guards and buttcaps engraved and finish en suite. The walnut halfstocks are fluted, displaying deluxe grain, particularly on left side. Extremely crisp floral carving on forend. Casing particularly fine with high grade green velvet lining and full Devisme address stamped in gilt inside lid “36 BOULEVART DE ITALIENS / DEVISME / ARQUEBUSIER BREVETE / A PARIS”. Accessories comprise of original mallet, two ramrods, turnscrew, nipple wrench, bullet mold, two cap boxes, and screwdriver. Bullet mold is not original to case. Turnscrew and nipple wrench handle missing cap. Powder measure is missing and has been replaced by a screwdriver blade. One cap box original to case, the other a replacement. Case lid of exotic wood has longitudinal split. Vacant brass escutcheon. Case retains an original steel key. CONDITION: Near mint bores. Both actions crisp as new. A most attractive set by one of France’s premier gunmakers. 5,000 - 7,500
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2509 - (A) FINE PAIR OF FRENCH PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLS, SIGNED ON BARREL FLATS IN HIGHLY STYLIZED SCRIPT IN GOLD “ACIER FONDU PAR LE GARAN(?)” CIRCA 1855. Manufacturer: French Model: Percussion Dueling Pistol Caliber/Bore: .49 Percussion Barrel Length: 9 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique The brightly blued 9-1/2” barrels with swelled octagonal muzzles, heavily inlaid with gold at the breeches, with the address as shown in title. Muzzles engraved on each barrel flat with sprays of foliage. French grey breeches engraved with foliage en suite, as are barrel tangs. French grey front action locks with border engraving and sprays of foliage en suite. Hammers engraved en suite with locks. Trigger guards with spur engraved en suite with trefoil finial. French grey buttcaps engraved en suite. Figured walnut half stocks fluted at butt and relief carved at forend. CONDITION: Barrels are pristine retaining nearly all their original brilliant blue and bright gold. Rear sights with some original nitre blue, front sights finished in the bright. Locks retain nearly all their French grey finish. Hammers on both pistols have been cleaned and retain no original finish. Buttcaps with some minor staining, easily removed. Stocks retain nearly all their original varnish with few if any minor marks. Deeply rifled bores are brilliant, pristine. Deluxe rosewood casing with brass string borders. Escutcheon engraved “M D P”. Accessories comprising rosewood handled ladle, rosewood mallet in remarkable condition without the usual hammer marks. Rosewood barrel form cap box, elaborate rosewood and ivory mounted turnscrew. Diminutive powder flask with oxidation on one side and some original gilding on the other. Original bullet mold, still bright. Both cleaning rod and ramrod present and original. Original oil bottle. Case lining in virtually pristine condition throughout. Only one accessory absent, the brush. Lining is faded but all intact. Pistols measure 16-1/2” overall. A very fine pair of French dueling pistols in remarkable good condition throughout. 4,000 - 6,000
2510 - (A) A FINE PAIR OF BELGIAN PERCUSSION TARGET/DUELING PISTOLS SIGNED BY E.F. GRUNDMANN IN OLDENBURG. Manufacturer: Grundmann Model: Percussion Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 9” FFL Status: Antique Lot consists of: Gun (A) with beautiful 9” Damascus barrel with pronounced pattern, signed in gold on top flat, fixed front and rear sights. Pistol “1” in gold at breech. Left side of barrel with ELG (Liege proof). Front action locks with fine floral engraving on stepped plates. Hammer spur is finely checkered, engraved en suite. Trigger guard appears to retain nearly all of its original bluing. Skull crusher butts with floral engraving. Finely figured and beautifully carved walnut half stocks with carved and fluted butts. Gun (B) is in substantially identical condition with “2” at breech and minor erosion to sidenail screw and escutcheon. 16” overall length. CONDITION: All metal in fine condition, engraving is crisp, as new. Very minor rusting on skullcrusher buttcap of one pistol, easily removed. Set trigger works perfectly on Gun (B), (A) requires minor adjustment. Finely rifled bores are excellent. Crisp actions on both pistols. Wood is in excellent condition with only minor marks. A fine pair of German retailed pistols, well worthy of a case. 1,500 - 3,000
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2511 - (A) SPLENDID AND VERY RARE CASED PAIR OF FORSYTH PATENT SLIDING PRIMER DUELING PISTOLS BY GEORGE DAVISON, ALNWICK (1827-1834). Manufacturer: George Davison Model: D-Slide Pistols Caliber/Bore: .52 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: Antique
For an example of another pistol with a nearly identical mechanism by Forsyth, see page 158 to 159, figure 174 of “Early Firearms of Great Britain and Ireland” published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Preserved in their original case with trade label in pristine, untouched condition. This splendid pair of heavy barreled duelers exhibit the very best of early 19th century British gunmaking throughout. Although not as renowned as Alexander Forsyth, the inventor of the system, it seems logical that Davison and Forsyth were well acquainted or working together as the trade label on this set says “Patent Breaching on the most improved principals”. The 10” octagonal sighted barrels have a gold front sight and gold band at breech, with gold line sunken makers name “D. DAVISON ALNWICK”. The breeches are heavily engraved with florals and trophies of arms. Elaborate locks are bolted with push-on safeties, border engraving. Hammer of Forsyth type, engraved with florals and outline border. Fitted with screwed slide bar for the priming magazines, each finely engraved with scrolls and cork plug. Locks features D-slide Forsyth patent sliding primers. Trigger guards engraved with trophies or arms and borders featuring classic British pineapple finials. Steel buttcap elaborately engraved with sunburst and borders. Highly figured walnut halfstocks with finely checkered butts. Thumbpieces of solid gold with a well rendered hawk or falcon coat of arms. CONDITION: Barrels are excellent, retaining nearly all of its period Damascus finish. Lock retains much darkened case hardening, as does hammer. The Forsyth mechanism retains much original bright bluing. Walnut halfstocks in excellent condition with only minor marks. Trigger guard and ramrod pipe retain considerable original blue finish. Pistols retains their original rammers. Bores are bright and clean. Pistols are cased in their original mahogany case with split ring in lid. Owner’s initials appear to be “FS”. Case retains its original silk lining with colorful George Davison trade label. Very fine leather covered two-way flask, original brass tipped ramrod, original key with ivory tab and marked “DAVISON ALMWICK”, original mold in excellent condition, and two patch cutters. Lining of case damaged. An almost identical pair by Forsyth in considerably lesser condition was sold by Christie’s on December 12th, 2006 for £19,200. The Davison set is in considerably better condition and with much better accessories. As fine a pair of Forsyth system pistols as one could hope for. Pistols should not only appeal to the collector of best quality British pistols but also to system collectors as this particular system is rarely encountered. 30,000 - 40,000
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2512 - (A) U.S. MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION SINGLE SHOT MARTIAL PISTOL BY ASTON. Manufacturer: H. Aston Model: 1842 Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique The Model 1842 is the first percussion pistol adopted by the U.S. government. About 41,000 were made by H. Aston, I.N. Johnson, and Palmetto Armory between 1846 and 1855. Round smoothbore steel barrel is stamped “US/SM/P” and has a small brass half moon front sight and no rear sight, tang dated 1848. Flat percussion lockplate with beveled edges and rounded hammer, lockplate stamped in the center “US/H. ASTON” and vertically on tail “MIDDTN/CONN/1848”. Standard brass Model 1842 furniture, including brass backstrap and barrel band with extension and integral sideplate, many parts stamped with small “P” inspector’s marks. Steel swivel type ramrod with button plunger and opposite end shaped for cleaning. Plain varnished walnut half-stock stamped on left side with inspector cartouches “NWP” for Nahum W. Patch and “WAT” for William A. Thornton. CONDITION: Very good to excellent condition, all steel components retain a light grey patina, and have a few scattered light marks from use and minor freckling near breech and on bolster, markings excellent. Brass furniture retains a mellow mustard patina. Stock very good with only a couple light storage marks. 1,000 - 1,500
2513 - (A) CASED PAIR OF ENGLISH PERCUSSION TARGET OR DUELING PISTOLS BY HENRY TATHAM. Manufacturer: Henry Tatham Model: Percussion Target Pistols Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique Henry Tatham Jr. was the eldest son of Henry Tatham. He was born in 1804 in Charing Cross. Both he and his brother Charles in 1837 appear at 37, Charing Cross, Henry as Sword-Cutler, and also Truss-maker; and Charles as Gun-maker. Henry Tatham, alone, was still at this address in 1859. He died in 1860. These fine pistols feature Damascus steel barrels with patent hooked breeches, each with two German silver inlaid bands. The top flats are marked “H. TATHAM , LONDON”. Small notched rear sights on engraved tangs and silver front beads towards muzzles. Fine scroll-engraved back action locks with sliding half-cock safeties, both marked “H. TATHAM”. Engraved blued steel trigger guards terminating in pineapple finials. Both have swiveling steel ramrods and blued steel belt hooks mounted on left sides, opposite locks. Pistols are stocked in walnut with shaped panels of fine checkering around grips and small German silver wrist escutcheons. Complete with their original partitioned oak case lined in green wool. The lid features its original Henry Tatham label on the interior. The interior has two lidded compartments and the period, probably original, accessories include a bronze flask, a nipple removal wrench, a single cavity ball mold, an ebony ramrod, a ball starter, a small bone nipple box, a screwdriver, and a mainspring clamp. Complete with an 1849 Great Britain Game Certificate, which was found in one of the lidded compartments and was issued to Captain John Shiffuer, the presumed owner of the pistols. CONDITION: Pistols are very good overall. Barrels have a mostly grey patina with visible Damascus and excellent marking, tangs have generous amounts of faded case colors. The locks are crisp and function well, case colors mostly faded to grey and markings and engraving are sharp. Trigger guards and belt hooks retain perhaps 70-80% bright blue finish with some flaking and areas turned to grey. Stocks very good, as refinished, with some light marks from use. Heads of barrel wedges show some chipping. Case good with large age crack on lid, minor warping, and some minor chipping to corners, furniture retains a dark patina. Interior has original lining and shows scattered areas of staining, wear, and fading. Label with some staining and punctures from pistol locks. Accessories good with dark patina and some dark spots. A very nice original and as found set of cased pistols. 3,000 - 5,000
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2514 - (A) RARE PHILADELPHIA PERCUSSION TARGET BELT PISTOL BY JOHN KRIDER. Manufacturer: John Krider Model: Target Belt Pistol Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Uncommon belt pistol with mounted belt hook and folding target tang sight inset in steel tang. Pistol measures 13-1/2” overall with 8” barrel with patent breech and dovetailed German silver front blade sight. Tang fitted with unique adjustable rectangular tang sight that folds into mortise cut into breech. Gun exhibits engraved lock with makers name “JOHN KRIDER” engraved behind hammer. Hammer, breech, escutcheons, trigger guard and screws are are similarily engraved with matching embellishment. Set trigger. Checkered wrist with flat steel buttcap with lanyard stud. 3-1/2” belt hook is mounted on left side of stock. PROVENANCE: Christie’s East, NYC, Lot 69, December 19, 1984 (Old auction tag included). CONDITION: Very good overall, complete and original. Thin traces of finish on barrel which is marked on top flat “PHILADELPHIA”. Walnut stock well fit with scattered light storage marks and some wear to checkering, #522 stamped near belt hook. Mechanically crisp with well defined rifling. 2,500 - 3,500
2515 - (A) LOT OF 2: GOOD CASED PAIR OF ENGLISH DOUBLE BARRELED PERCUSSION OFFICER’S “HOWDAH” PISTOLS BY LACY & COMPANY (1822-1853) - 21 GREAT STREET, ST. HELENS STRAND. Manufacturer: Lacy & Company Model: Double Barreled Percussion Pistols Caliber/Bore: .65 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 6 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique
6-1/4” barrels with raised sighting rib, silver foresight, double platinum bands at breech. Both pistols marked “LONDON”. Back action locks are finely engraved with florals and border, “LACY & CO” in a reserve. Platinum blow-out plugs. Hammers are well engraved with florals and in a dolphin striker. Breeches are heavily engraved. Trigger guard engraved with florals. Front ramrod engraved with checkered pattern. Heavy steel buttcaps with floral engraving and nicely engraved butt screw. Silver thumb pieces. Figured walnut fullstocks with coarsely checkered butts, as befits an officer’s pistol. CONDITION: Barrels retain much of an old period rebrown with some minor pitting, most noticeably on sighting rib; one pistol with patch of pitting on left barrel. Trigger guards of both pistols retain considerable original bright peacock blue. Hammers are dark with some surface corrosion. Buttcaps on both pistols are clean. Stirrup ramrods are the originals and crisp. Figured walnut stocks retain nearly all their original varnish. Bores show little, if any use. Oak case with brass split ring in lid, green baise lining. Accessories comprise a good Dixon’s patent three-way flask retaining traces of original gilding, a brass bullet mold for both round and conical ball, original ramrod, turnscrew and key. Lining with a few tears but mostly intact and would benefit from a good cleaning. There is a possibility that all four hammers are superb replacements. Still, a fantastic pair of big bore officer’s pistols. 5,000 - 7,000
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2516 - (A) MASSIVE ENGLISH PERCUSSION OFFICER’S PISTOL BY MORTIMER, LIKELY JOHN (1809-1870) - CIRCA 1845. Manufacturer: Mortimer Model: Percussion Caliber/Bore: .79 Caliber Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique The 5-1/2” massive round barrel with top flat, signed “LONDON”. Engraved breech with barrel with silver foresight. Signed front action bolted lock with push-on safety, signed “MORTIMER”. Engraved with springs of foliage and tombstone style border. Hammer engraved en suite with lock, ending in a dolphin. Finely checkered hammer spur. Trigger guard engraved en suite with pineapple finial with engraved steel buttcap. Finely figured walnut fullstock with horn forend. Stirrup rammer. Pistol is 11” overall. CONDITION: Heavy .79 caliber barrel with period brown retains much finish with some minor pitting under brown. Lock is clean, mostly bright metal, with some minor pitting on face of hammer and towards tail of lockplate. Trigger guard mostly grey metal with some wear to engraving. Stock with minor wear to checkering but good overall. Stirrup rammer pitted on face. Action is excellent. Bore is good with some minor pitting. A most unusual pistol. 2,000 - 3,000
2517 - (A) PAIR OF BRITISH PERCUSSION OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY THE RENOWNED MAKER JOHN PROSSER (1796-1854) - CHARING CROSS, LONDON. Manufacturer: Prossb Model: Percussion Caliber/Bore: .65 Caliber Barrel Length: 8 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique John Prosser is famous for making dueling pistols with thin, flattened butts and coarse checkering with raised relief diamonds. These pistols are classic Prosser pistols. 8-1/4” barrels are round with flattened sighting ribs and silver foresights. Signed “CHARING CROSS LONDON”. Engraved breeches and barrel tangs. Locks stepped and bolted of front action type with Prosser signature. Hammers with floral engraving. Blued engraved trigger guards with pineapple finials. Figured walnut fullstocks with classic Prosser checkering as noted. Steel buttcaps are engraved, as are buttcap retaining screws. Both pistols have stirrup rammers. CONDITION: Barrels heavily stained with mostly surface rust. Locks are stained but do not have any significant pitting. Both hammer spurs are crudely replaced. Walnut fullstocks retain some original varnish with minor marks. One pistol with a split on both sides of the forend, issuing from the barrel key. Captive rammers are original. Action functions properly. Bores are fair. A good and impressive pair of best quality English officer’s pistols which will improve significantly with careful attention. 1,750 - 2,500
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2518 - (A) CASED PAIR OF FRENCH DUELING/TARGET PISTOLS SIGNED IN INTERIOR OF LID “H. ROCHATTE A PARIS” CIRCA 1855. Manufacturer: Rochatte Model: Percussion Caliber/Bore: .50 Caliber Barrel Length: 10” FFL Status: Antique
10” octagonal barrels with French proof on underside. Front action bolted locks with sparse foliate engraving and borders. Hammers engraved en suite, as are breeches; one pistol numbered “1” and the other “2”. Trigger guards and buttcaps sparsely engraved en suite. Highly figured deluxe walnut half stocks with fluted butts and carved forends. The ebonized case with royal blue lining and full address in lid “H. ROCHATTE / 97. RUE RICHELIEU / ET PASGE DES PRINCES / PARIS”. Accessories comprise original ramrod, one with jag, original bullet mold, powder measure, mallet of highly figured wood, two cap boxes, nipple wrench, turnscrew. All accessories appear to be original. Case itself in good condition with some minor veneer lifting on lid. Pistols are 17” overall. CONDITION: Barrels retains nearly all of the possibly period refinish. Locks and hammers retain some bright polish with no pitting. All mounts are crisp with little if any wear. Actions work crisply. Wood rates excellent with only very minor handling marks. Accessories are all good. Bores are excellent. A very handsome and complete set of high quality French dueling pistols. 5,000 - 7,500
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2519 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE CASED SET OF PHILADELPHIA STYLE DERINGERS BY STEPHEN O’DELL - NATCHEZ, ADAMS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI (1845-1861). Manufacturer: S. Odell Model: Deringer Caliber/Bore: .42 Caliber Barrel Length: 2 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique One of the finest sets of Southern Deringers extant. This set, by the renowned Stephen O’Dell, is in its original rosewood case. The pistols with 2-1/4” round barrel with top flat and small brass foresights. Signed on top flat “S. ODELL”. Breeches with rudimentary Deringer style engraving. Back action locks with floral engraving. Hammers en suite with locks. Engraved iron trigger guard. German silver pineapple finials retain barrel wedge. German silver sideplate, thumbpiece, and buttcap. Pistols are 7” overall. CONDITION: Barrels retain nearly all of their original brown finish with some minor surface corrosion and are basically pristine and untouched. The locks retain strong traces of their original color case hardening. Hammers with considerable original brown finish. Stocks retain nearly all their original varnish with virtually no wear. German silver furniture is tarnished but has never been cleaned or polished. Actions are excellent. Scratch rifled .42 caliber bores are dirty but probably not from firing. These splendid Southern Deringers are cased in what appears to be their original rosewood case with faded wine red velvet lining, a bullet mold, very rare leather covered plunger type flask, and UMC cap box. Simply stated, this is the finest pair of Southern Deringers we have cataloged and will please the most demanding Confederate or Deringer collector. 10,000 - 15,000
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2520 - (A) CASED SET OF IVORY STOCKED GOLD & SILVER INLAID FRENCH FOLDING PERCUSSION PISTOLS BY SALLES A MARSAILLES (1835-1870). Manufacturer: Salles Model: Percussion Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .36 Percussion Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique A very attractive pair of folding trigger percussion pistols. The 2-1/8” turn off round barrels, fully rifled damascus with microgroove rifling. Frames engraved with shells and borders, inlaid in gold with maker’s name “SALLES A MARSAILLES”, heightened with silver inlay floral borders. Hammers engraved with lightning bolts. Action tops inlaid with silver flowers and finely engraved. Folding silver buttcaps with Medusa head in relief. The one piece ivory bag butts with molded decoration. CONDITION: Damascus barrels with little or no wear and pitting. Frames are crisp. Inlays excellent. Actions are crisp with triggers popping out properly. Damage to ivory stocks where butt meets the frame, especially on one pistol left side; tight age cracks characteristic of mid-19th century ivory grips, some minor repairs evident, overall would rate good. Bores rate good. Pistols are cased in a most attractive box; lid with pearl and brass inlay, interior with wine red velvet stamped “Verney a Lyon”. Keyplate engraved “Diehl rue le Compte”. Accessories comprising blued bullet mold, cap box, ivory ramrod, small ivory powder flask probably later. Altogether, a most attractive set. 2,000 - 3,000 2521 - (A) ALL METAL SCOTTISH PERCUSSION PISTOL. Manufacturer: Scottish Model: Percussion Pistol Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 6-3/4” FFL Status: Antique Octagonal steel barrel with brass front sight. Patent breech and barrel are profusely decorated with scroll engraving. Swivel-type steel ramrod mounted on steel rib on underside of forend. Internal lock mechanism with engraved percussion hammer on right side. Silver-plated stock of brass, decorated with spiraling scrolls and panels of fine checkering. Left side mounted with steel belt hook. Butt has a small door for spare nipples. CONDITION: Good to very good, as refinished. Stock has been re-silvered at some time, but is very well done. Mechanism functions well. Steel components have some of re-applied blue finish in protected areas and show some wear to engraving. An attractive all-metal pistol. 1,500 - 2,500 2522 - (A) VERY FINE CASED SET OF BELGIAN TARGET PISTOLS IN NEAR MINT CONDITION. Manufacturer: Verney Carron Freres Model: Target Pistol Caliber/Bore: .36 Barrel Length: 11” FFL Status: Antique Pistols are retailed by Verney Carron Freres and preserved in pristine near mint condition throughout. CONDITION: Locks retains all of their original bright polish. Barrels retain 100% brilliant original bluing. Carved ebony stocks with only the most minor marks fluted at the wrists, adjustable rear sights. One pistol has only the most minor stopping on two flats, just to the rear of the front sight. Locks and stocks, triggers guards and other mount are as they left the Carron shop, nearly 175 years ago. Exterior of case is excellent with only light veneer cracks. Interior of case in excellent, with lovely red felt lining and beautiful Verney Carron trade label. Bullet mold retains nearly all its bright finish, mallet with only minor marks. Screwdriver blade is possibly a period replacement. Set retains original key. As fine a cased set of 19th century percussion target pistols as one could hope to find. 6,000 - 9,000 707 www.MorphyAuctions.com | April 24, 2019
2523 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE COLT NO. 5 TEXAS PATERSON REVOLVER WITH FACTORY 4-1/4? BBL PICTURED ON PG 144 OF THE PATERSON COLT BOOK. Manufacturer: Paterson Model: Texas Serial No. 594 Caliber/Bore: .36 Barrel Length: 4 -1/4” FFL Status: Antique
Extremely rare Colt No. 5 or Texas Model Paterson revolver with 4 1/2-inch barrel marked: “Patent Arms M’g. Co. Paterson, N J. – Colt’s Pt.” with star and snake terminals at each end. Muzzle is chamfered as is the case with all original Patersons. Round-back, five-shot cylinder is roll-engraved with the stage holdup scene with “COLT” in a central panel facing the hammer. The serial number, “594” appears on breech end of the barrel, bottom of the barrel wedge, cylinder arbor, turning ring, breech end of the cylinder, backstrap, frame, and trigger. All of the visible serial numbers match. The revolver has no provision for a loading lever, the recoil shield does not have a capping cut-out and the hammer spur is not knurled. The flared, highly figured, walnut grips have varnish finish. Serial number on rear of cylinder is a period overstamp. Accompanied by a copy of “The Paterson Colt Book” by R.L. Wilson in which this exact pistol is illustrated on p 144 with credit to noted collector Dennis A. LeVett. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel retains considerable blue finish. Cylinder exhibits nearly all of its roll engraved stagecoach scene, nipples appear original. Frame retains light traces of finish with balance being an even patina, some screw heads are degraded. Address line on barrel is faint, and only partially visible. Figured walnut grips are slightly undersized but fit well and are original. Left grip has large piece of possibly replaced wood. Bore shows characteristic Paterson rifling, will clean to very good. No. 594 offers the advanced collector the opportunity to acquire a well known and well documented Colt Texas Paterson. 60,000 - 90,000
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2524 - (A) SUPERB CASED SET OF BEST QUALITY ENGLISH PERCUSSION OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY THE RENOWNED MAKER WESTLEY RICHARDS IN ORIGINAL CASE. Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: Percussion Pistols Serial No. (A) 155 Caliber/Bore: .65 Caliber Barrel Length: 9” FFL Status: Antique
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Original case with original trade label ink inscription “May 1820”. These superb pistols have 8-1/2” heavy octagonal barrels with full Westley Richards signature “120 NEW BOND ST LONDON”. It is unusual that when examining the bore, the breech is cupped. Finely engraved case hardened breeches with silver band. Signed bolted front action locks with push-on safeties. Breeches with fences and platinum blow-out plugs. Hammers finely engraved with minute punch borders. Hammer spurs finely checkered. Nozzle of hammer formed as dolphins with scales. Finely engraved trigger guards. Stirrup rammers. Finely figured walnut fullstocks with flatted checkering. Serial number 155 on tail of blued trigger guard of Gun (A). Pistols are 15” overall. CONDITION: Both pistols are in superb, mostly likely pristine condition throughout. Barrels retain nearly all of their original striped brown. Breeches retain much of their original color case hardening. Locks retain much original color case hardening. Trigger guards retain strong cases of original bright peacock blue, particularly strong inside bow. Figured walnut forestocks retain much of their original varnish with only minor marks. Both pistols in substantially the same condition, although Gun (B) retains far more bright blue on trigger guard. Case itself rates excellent with split ring in lid and original green baise lining with original Westley Richards trade label. Bores are as new and pistols are likely unfired. These Westerly Richards officers pistols are much larger than usually encountered and in far better condition. Accessories comprise Dixon flask retaining some original gilding and most original coppering with one significant dent; original bullet mold with some minor staining, ramrod appears original, as does turnscrew. One of the earliest pairs of Westley Richards percussion pistols known, this set would be a highlight of any collection of British best quality pistols. 12,000 - 15,000
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2525 - (A) VERY RARE SHORT BARREL COLT #2 BELT MODEL PATERSON REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Paterson Model: #2 Belt model Serial No. 486 Caliber/Bore: .31 Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Antique Rare Paterson with 3” octagon barrel, German silver front sight, and one line “Patent Arms M’g Co Paterson N-J Colt’s Pt” address with small bow ties at each end. Cylinder has five chambers with the centaur scene roll marking. Grip frame is straight style with one piece nicely figured walnut grip. Serial number 486 was observed on rear face of barrel lug, rear face of cylinder, rotating ring, trigger, bottom of grip. According to various publications there were about 850 Belt Model Paterson revolvers produced 1837-1840 with those serial numbers shared by both the No. 2 and No. 3 revolvers. Any Paterson is a collector’s prize. They have been valuable since before, during, and after the Great Depression, even in the 1950s they sold for hundreds of dollars. The short barrel #2 Belt apart from its rarity is a more than acceptable specimen. CONDITION: Gun retains much of what appears to be much of an old refinish, possibly factory. Barrel markings are still clear and cylinder scene is fully visible and excellent for a Paterson. Figured walnut grips retain considerable traces of factory varnish. Wedge is numbered 94 although is an original Paterson part. Bore is very good and will clean better. Serial number is 486. Mechanics are excellent. 20,000 - 30,000
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2526 - (A) CASED MEDIUM FRAME COLT LIGHTNING MAGAZINE BABY SLIDE ACTION CARBINE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Medium Frame Serial No. 67658 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 20â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1893. One of the hardest Colt Lightnings to find is the baby carbine. Features include round lightweight barrel with full length tubular magazine. Integral front and factory carbine type ladder sights. Blue slide action with Rampant Colt logo and saddle ring on left side and dust cover. Two piece forend with checkered panels. Rear carbine stock with metal butt plate. CONDITION: Barrel sports sharp legends, with finish turned a soft patina, clean of any major abrasions. Tube retains approximately 75% original blue with patina beginning to show through. 50% original blue on front barrel band. Frame shows 90% of the high polish bright blue on both sides. 50% fire blue on loading gate. 90% fire blue on breech and dust cover. 85% high polish blue on left side of frame with sharp pony and usual ghost image of ring. Brown patina on slide, post, and trigger guard with traces of blue in protected areas. 85% original high polish blue on carbine buttplate with most wear at toe and heel. 80% original blue on upper tang. 95% lovely case color on hammer. Walnut stocks are proud to metal and show light handling and storage marks. Bright shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Comes in a period wood case with brass fittings and green felt interior. Also comes with a partial box of .44 Winchester head primed shells. Overall in great condition. From the G. Thomas Puett Collection. 8,000 - 12,000
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2527 - (A) BREVETTE LEMAT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Brevette Model: LeMat Serial No. 167 Caliber/Bore: .42 Percussion / .63 Bore Shotgun Barrel Length: 7” FFL Status: Antique
The LeMat patented revolver saw widespread use during the Civil War, especially in the Southern states. The original first models were manufactured in Paris and the late war models were manufactured in London. Copyright infrigements were a very common occurrence amongst European gun manufacturers in Belgium and Spain and plagued the major manufacturers during the mid 19th century. This is such a gun. It is a foreign made copy of the famous LeMat revolver. It does not have any liege inspector stamps, leading us to believe that this example was made in Spain. These revolvers, made to resemble other well-known revolvers, are referred to today as a “Brevette” model, which indicates it being a foreign copy. This was manufactured during the Civil War period and is a copy of the Paris LeMat, featuring a nine shot percussion .42 caliber revolving cylinder and a single smoothbore .63 caliber shotgun barrel for buck and ball. Features a typical first model part octagon part round barrel with loading lever mounted on right side. The full or partial serial number (167) can be found on barrel, right side of frame, cylinder, and shot barrel. There is a “J” on left side of shot barrel, script in circle stamp on left side of barrel, illegible, top of barrel stamped “Col. LeMat’s Patent.” Smooth varnish wood stocks. Butt with lanyard and ring. Sash hook on trigger guard. Hammer is finely checkered. CONDITION: All metal is a smooth grey patina with no traces of original finish. Has a near mint bore with strong lands and grooves. All legends are sharp. Grips are excellent. Indexes and locks up correctly. Overall a very fine Brevette Civil War period first style LeMat. 3,000 - 5,000
2528 - (A) SCARCE COLT LARGE FRAME LIGHTNING SLIDE ACTION RIFLE (1890). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Serial No. 4732 Caliber/Bore: .38-56-255 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Antique One of only 6,496 ever manufactured from 1887-1894. Fairly standard in all respects featuring full octagon barrel, full magazine, sporting sights, walnut stock with rifle butt, and checkered walnut two-piece forend. CONDITION: This rifle exhibits a beautifully patinated overall metal finish, clean, soft brown with flashes of blue, sharp edges and legends including Colt pony on left side of frame, walnut stock is proud, beautifully fitted with just a couple of minor abrasions. Excellent forend with no cracks or chips, nicely checkered. Superbly smooth action, strong well defined rifling with frosted grooves and some minor blackpowder abrasion that may clean ever better. A lovely, untouched, nicely aged, rare, large frame Colt pump rifle that will please even the most discriminating collector. 3,000 - 5,000
2529 - (A) COLT MODEL 1855 HALF STOCK SPORTING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Serial No. 2923 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Antique This is an attractive deluxe sporter with checkered oiled walnut stock and deep Colt factory blue finish. These uncommon Colt Sporting rifles are found in several calibers and barrel lengths. A number of these rifles were sold outside the United States as this is a prime example with British proofs found on the barrel and fluted cylinder. 24” part octagon to round barrel, crescent shaped buttplate, six shot cylinder and two line Colt patent and address on top strap. CONDITION: Gun is very good to fine overall. The barrel is grey-brown with thin plum colored finish. The frame, cylinder, and trigger guard have the usual dark Colt blue finish that is 40% intact with balance turning plum. The bore and chambers are excellent. Action operates properly and locks up solidly. Stocks are fine overall, well fit; buttstock is nicely factory checkered and remains in fine oil finished condition. Wood used in buttstock has a more attractive color than the typical straight grain normally seen on Colt rifles of this era. Stocks are oil finished and have a numerous small dings, dents and scratches. Wooden ramrod with brass tips is very good 4,500 - 6,500
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2530 - (A) COLT MODEL 1855 .56 CALIBER REVOLVING MILITARY RIFLE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1855 Revolving Rifle Serial No. 618 Caliber/Bore: .56 Percussion Barrel Length: 31 - 5/16” FFL Status: Antique With overlapping serial numbers the actual date of manufacture is difficult to determine. The rare First Model 1855 .56 caliber Military rifle was purchased and utilized during the US Civil War by several states and militia units including Berdan’s Sharpshooters and the famed Ninth Illinois regiment. Some where even used by Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi in 1859. This example, serial number 618, with single line “COL.COLT HARTFORD CT U.S.A.” address on top of large frame and 5 shot fluted cylinder. Military pattern full length forestock with walnut military pattern butt with steel butt plat and sling swivels. Fixed windage adjustable rear sight and post front sight for use with angular bayonet. Total production of the Military model is less than 9000.The model 1855 is a scarce variation and is rarely found in any condition. The use of these rifles in actual combat during the Civil War was very limited and little is known of their performance. The possibility of having a five shot repeating rifle in the massive .56 caliber, had to be impressive to say the least. CONDITION. Good and fully functioning. The bore is very good with strong rifling and good grooves. The cylinder has all nipples present with very light pitting in the flutes. The barrel has typical period light pitting in several areas but has a very pleasant even patina. The two piece walnut stocks are slightly undersized from age and use and are very dry. No major distress is evident with several minor chips missing along barrel edge and a small shrinkage crack at wrist. The action functions properly however gun was not disassembled for further inspection. Serial number 618 is found on bottom of frame while number 4542 is found on the lower tang. This was obviously a field swap from another rifle as it has the proper 56 caliber marking on the trigger guard. Overall a very good example of one of Colt’s least common military arms. 5,000 - 10,000
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2531 - (A) RARE COLT 1855 ROOT REVOLVING RIFLE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1855 Root Revolving Rifle Serial No. 7265 Caliber/Bore: .56 Percussion Barrel Length: 37 - 1/2 FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1856. Serial number 7265. Caliber .56. Rare rifled musket with 37-1/2” round barrel with octagonal breech area. It has a square base barleycorn front sight/bayonet lug and a 3-leaf rear sight with two folding leaves and one standing leaf. Top strap has the Col. Colt Hartford address and it has a 5-shot full fluted cylinder. Mounted with a full length uncheckered walnut forestock with two bands and a brass nosecap with its original knurled head ramrod. Buttstock is straight grain uncheckered American walnut with straight grip & musket style buttplate with trap for storing brass cleaning rod extension that is still in place. It has a brass trigger guard & bottom tang with creeping style rammer. The serial number was observed on the rear of cylinder, bottom of frame, and on brass trigger guard. The number “10965” appears on the cylinder pin and the number “7265” appears on the toe of the buttplate. The cleaning rod is from an 1878 Sharps Borchardt. CONDITION: Fine. The steel parts all retain a smooth even grey brown patina and the brass parts a very dark mottled patina, slightly thinned just behind the trigger guard. Cylinder also has fine pitting. Frame is lightly pitted to rear of recoil shield with clear and legible markings. Buttstock is sound, has an additional coat of finish showing period wear with a couple of gouges above the toe, and retains a heavy dark oiled patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some roughness in the grooves. A rare complete rifled musket in fine condition. 12,500 - 15,000
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2532 - (A) CASED PAIR OF CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: (Both) 1860 Army Serial No. (A) 162977 (B) 162978 Caliber/Bore: (Both) .44 Percussion Barrel Length: (Both) 8” FFL Status: Antique These spectacular revolvers are identical in all respects with 8” barrels, German silver front sights and gold inlaid “ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON.” on top of barrels. Left side of barrels are inlaid with a flying American eagle clutching arrows and a ribbon engraved “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. Right sides of barrel lugs are inlaid in gold with the image of seated Lady Liberty holding a shield which is inscribed “LIBERTY”. In her left hand she is holding a staff with a Liberty cap. Both sides of barrel are inlaid with extremely fine gold foliate & vine patterns with extremely fine gold wire inlay around address on both barrels. End of rammer handles is very nicely checkered with gold wire outline on the pivots and a gold wire outline around the rammer slot. Frames are color case hardened with gold wire outline around the sides and recoil shields. Cylinders are rebated, usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking & gold wire bands front & rear with foliate arabesque patterns between the cylinder stop notches and gold wire outline around the stop notches. Left side of frames are inlaid in gold “COLT’S PATENT”. Hammers are engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose with gold wire borders around shanks & spurs with foliate & vine patterns. Wolf’s heads have gold inlaid tongues & eyes. Trigger guards & backstraps are also beautifully engraved & gold plated. They are mounted with one-piece walnut grips that are wonderfully relief carved with the image of Lady Liberty and a shield holding a staff with Liberty cap and an eagle in the foreground, standing in front of a relief carved tree with oak leaves & acorns which probably represents the venerated “CHARTER OAK”. Right grips are raise carved with an anchor surrounded by acanthus vines & leaves. All the serial numbers on bottom of both revolvers are accompanied by a small “E”. This pair is accompanied by a fine custom brass bound walnut casing that is red & green felt lined and French fitted for the two revolvers, a gold plated “COLTS PATENT” trophy of arms & flags flask with angle spout, a gold plated two-cavity bullet & ball “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter that is marked on right side “44 H” and with a “C” inspector mark. Also accompanied by a gold plated L-shaped nipple wrench and a tin of Eley’s caps with repoussed brass top. In addition there is a sealed packet of combustible cartridges. Right rear covered compartment has cast lead bullets & balls and the left front covered compartment has six spare nipples. Accompanied by the book “Gold Colts: A Tribute to Gustave Young” by Perry. Chapter 4 of the referenced publication is about gold inlaid Model 1860 Army revolvers. Pages 132-150 concern this pair of revolvers. Pages 132-139 are a reprint of a letter of documentation and authentication from noted Colt historian & author, R.L. Wilson. Mr. Wilson states that these revolvers are the only two Colt percussion revolvers identified by serial number in the records as being gold inlaid. He states that they are listed in the “Civil War Ledger Book No. 3” under the date March 11, 1867 with the entry “gold inlaid, gold mounted straps and guards”. Mr. Wilson states that revolver #162977 was discovered in 1966 in Turkey in an altered state with about a 5-1/2” bbl, showing much use with the finish reduced to patina. #162978 has yet to be discovered. He identifies the engraving and gold inlay as the work of master engraver Gustave Young and the carved stocks attributed to Charles J. Helfricht. Mr. Wilson identifies the first known American owner as the former well known and respected Johnie Bassett of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The revolver was purchased by Mr. Glenn Gierhart of Indianapolis, Indiana who lived in the close proximity of master gunsmith & creative artist Tommy Haas Sr.. Mr. Gierhart contracted with Mr. Haas to restore #162977 to its original configuration and finish and to create #162978 to match. Mr. Haas accomplished the work very admirably and created a pair of masterpieces that would make Samuel Colt proud. These revolvers are then pictured in full color on pp. 141-150 of the referenced publication. They are also pictured in numerous other publications. PROVENANCE: Johnie Bassett Collection; Glenn Gierhart Collection; R.L. Wilson Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, pristine new retaining all of their crisp Tommy Haas finish with bright Colt blue and brilliant case colors. The original grip on #162977 shows moderate wear while the other is crisp & sharp. Case is sound with light handling & storage nicks & scratches and retains about all of its custom finish; interior & accessories are also crisp & clean. Case also has a crack along top. 35,000 - 55,000 716
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2533 - (A) EXTRAORDINARY COLT US MARTIAL MODEL 1860 FOUR SCREW ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1861). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Martial Army Serial No. 24615 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique
Martially marked 1860 Army four screw that features full round barrel, rebated cylinder with Naval scene, case colored frame, cut for shoulder stock, brass trigger guard, steel backstrap and one piece walnut grips with inspector cartouche on left panel. You will find full or partial matching numbers on the following: frame, barrel, cylinder post, trigger guard, backstrap, wedge and cylinder. You will find the military inspector stamps as follows: “C” on left side of barrel, “S” on right side of barrel, “TT” and “S” on cylinder, “B” on bottom of left grip panel, “T” on trigger guard, “TT” on steel backstrap. Left grip panel bears the inspector stamp “OWA” for Orville W. Ainsworth. Ainsworth was assigned sub-inspector of contract arms in 1861. CONDITION: The barrel has the New York address and retains over 90% of the original factory blue with razor sharp legends. Loading lever retains most all of its vivid deep case colors. Wedge still has generous amounts of bright factory blue. Cylinder retains approximately 95% original factory blue with a 100% sharp Naval battle scene, all original nipples and nearly all the original safety pins. Frame retains virtually all of its original case colors, most still brilliant. Steel backstrap retains approximately 90% of the original bright factory blue. Walnut grips are excellent. Trigger still has the majority of its original fire blue, as do most of the screws. Brass trigger guard has softened to a untouched mustard color. Even the head of the wedge that is always beat has original blue finish. Indexes and locks up as if it were made yesterday and has razor sharp rifling. This exemplary four screw Martial is truly one of the finest examples ever offered. From the Jim Linton Collection. 25,000 - 40,000
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2534 - (A) FANTASTIC U.S. COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1857). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 69879 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This revolver features the New York address, full octagon barrel, six shot, single action, blued and case colored finish, Ormsby Naval battle roll engraved cylinder scene, brass trigger guard and backstrap, and one piece walnut grips with cartouche on both sides. Backstrap, trigger guard and cylinder have inspector mark “M”. Barrel has inspector mark “S”. “V” left on trigger bow and “G” on left trigger guard. Full or partial matching serial numbers can be found on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder and loading lever, and is written in pencil inside grip channel as well. All original nipples and pin intact. Has the small trigger guard. CONDITION: The Naval battle scene is 100% near new. Cylinder retains approximately 65% original blue, balance simply smooth patina from flaking. Barrel has some patina coming through finish with freckling and some light spots of flaking along left side of barrel; fully 85% or better. Screws have the majority of their nitre blue. Frame, loading lever and hammer retain 95% of their original case colors, mostly bright. Grips are near new with brilliant cartouche stamp “JT” on left panel for John Taylor, who signed his oath as a sub-inspector of contract arms at Hartford, Connecticut on October 20th, 1862 but bounced around with inspection assignments in both Hartford and New York City. Left grip also has sub-inspector “M” which is never seen. Like new action. Right grip panel has an inspection stamp in oval “WAT” for William A. Thorton, who returned from New Mexico in 1857 and in 1858 he was restored to his position as commander of the New York Ordnance Department; this inspector stamp would indicate that while the gun’s frame was manufactured in 1857 this revolver was not inspected for government service until 1858 at the earliest. Near mint bore. It does not appear that this revolver was ever actually fired upon examination of the nipples and cylinder face, and the lack of wear at the forcing cone, and has to be one of the finer known examples of a Martially marked 1851 Navy revolver. This is considered by many collectors that are familiar with this collection as one of the finest surviving examples of this type to ever surface. From the Jim Linton Collection. 15,000 - 20,000
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2535 - (A) RARE UPPER CANADA MARKED CASED COLT MODEL 1851 LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 London Navy Serial No. 34812 Caliber/Bore: .36 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2” octagon barrel, brass pin front sight, and one line London address with short spears. Left side of frame has “COLT’S PATENT”, the iron trigger guard and back strap containing a varnished one piece walnut grip with any numbers in the back strap channel, covered in dark stains. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby naval battle scene and all six safety pins crisp & serviceable. Left side of grip is stamped, upside down, “U.C / 61 / 33”. Prior to 1854 the Canadian Military was supplied arms by the British government, but at about that point the British military was so heavily embroiled in the Crimean War that they were hard pressed to maintain their own military forces and therefore asked Canada to become more active in supplying their own arms. Canada accepted and in 1855 a commission was sent to England to purchase arms for the militia. Among other purchases, they bought 800 Colt Model 1851 Navy revolvers with 556 going to Upper Canada, the area of Canada now known as the Province of Ontario, and 255 being issued to Lower Canada, the area known today as the Province of Quebec. Routinely these revolvers are stamped on the grip “UC” with a company letter and the rack number of the revolver. This revolver with the number “61” in place of the company designation apparently is an abnormality and the meaning of which is unknown. Reference information obtained from the book “’51 Colt Navies” by Swayze. Accompanied by an English mahogany casing with scalloped brass plate in the lid which is engraved in script lettering “T.H. Bolton”. Interior is red velvet lined with a Colt’s directions label inside the lid. Bottom is compartmented for the revolver, a Hawksley bag shaped flask, a “COLTS PATENT” blue steel two cavity mold with sprue cutter and the locator pin in the left arm, an L-shaped nipple wrench, a packet of five combustible cartridges, and a lacquered tin for Eley’s caps. Right rear compartment is covered and contains lead bullets & balls and an all metal cleaning rod. Also in the front compartment is an 1854 Bank of Upper Canada one penny bank token. All edges of the lid & bottom are rounded. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge & cylinder, grip as noted. Barrel retains 65-70% thinning original blue with balance flaked, not worn, to a light patina. Rammer & handle retain strong case colors, bright on the pivot. Frame and hammer retain about all of their original case colors, brilliant on sides of frame, dark on left recoil shield and turning dark on hammer. Cylinder retains 75-80% strong original blue and about 95% Ormbsy naval battle scene. Trigger guard and back strap retain most of their original blue, strong on trigger guard, front strap, and at the top of the back strap and butt strap, thin on body of back strap. Grip is sound showing edge wear with a few nicks and scratches in the finish and overall retains 85-90% strong original varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. Case is sound with normal handling and use nicks, scratches, and dings and retains most of its original varnish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with yellowed label inside the lid and damage from the front sight & hammer spur. Flask is fine with about 75% original finish. Mold is lightly pitted & slightly battered on outside, nipple wrench is fine, cartridge box is crisp, coin is fine. 12,500 - 17,500
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2536 - (A) HIGH CONDITION COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY 4TH MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH STEEL TRIGGER GUARD & BACKSTRAP (1861). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 100719 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This 4th Model features the Hartford address with rare iron backstrap and trigger guard, thin loading lever catch, centered shield with no groove. CONDITION: This may be one of the finest condition of this model extant. Cylinder scene is nearly 100% with just some toning to finish, retaining at least 85% original blue with balance simply soft patina. Nipples appear unfired with all safety pins present. Large trigger guard retains 85% of the original blue finish, backstrap has thinned to grey with flashes of blue. Frame retains nearly all of the original case colors, most brilliant. Good colors on hammer. Lever has patterned out. Razor sharp lines. Muzzle is in the white. All screw heads are near perfect, retaining a majority of the fire blue finish. One piece varnished walnut stocks are near mint with one small chip at left front toe. Action and lock-up are like new. Mirror bore. Full or partial matching serial number on frame, barrel, cylinder, trigger guard, backstrap, wedge and loading lever. Barrel retains virtually all of the original factory blue finish with just some minor high edge wear. These are often referred to as “Black Navies” given their dark overall appearance and with the exception of the wear on the backstrap, this one is as close to new as possible. From the Jim Linton Collection. 12,500 - 17,500
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2537 - (A) HISTORIC ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER PRESENTED TO LIEUTENANT COMMANDER LEROY FITCH, THE HERO OF THE BATTLE OF NASHVILLE FACTORY, CASED WITH ALL ACCESORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 139699 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This most important and beautiful historical Colt 1851 Navy was “Presented to Lieutenant.Commander Leroy Fitch / A token of / Friendship and Esteem / from / A. Mast. Frederick Read / A. A. Surgn Geo. W. Shields / May 6, 1865”. Subject revolver is silver plated with gilt cylinder, rammer, trigger and hammer. Profusely and beautifully engraved in the Nimschke style. Backstrap engraved “Leroy Fitch”. “P” for plated on backstrap, trigger guard and frame. Magnificent carved ivory grips with high raised relief American eagle in flight above a ship and sea serpent. Most unusual and attractive motif. Leroy Fitch (1834-1875) graduated from the Naval Academy in 1856 and served until his death. There are over 1,000 pages in the official records with his name or report. He is best known as Commander of the “Brown Water Navy” where his gunboats would support land forces with naval artillery fire. During the Battle of Nashville in December 1864, Fitch battled Confederate Cavalry under Nathan Bedford Forrest at Kelly’s Point at what is now called the Battle of West Nashville. This was possibly the only time in General Forrest’s career that he was surprised and out-maneuvered in a military operation. Fitch was Commander in Charge of the riverboat fleet from his flagship USS Moose, along with USS Carondelet, USS Neosho, USS Fairplay, USS Silverlake, USS Reindeer, USS Brilliant and USS Springfield. This little known hero’s career is summarized in the recent 2013 432 page text by Myron Smith Leroy Fitch: “The Civil War Career of Union Gunboat Commander.” Though Fitch died quite young, his naval career is intriguing. A US destroyer, the USS Fitch, was named in his honor and launched June 14th, 1941. CONDITION: Commander Fitch’s 1851 Navy retains nearly all of its restored silver plating on barrel, frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Retains most restored gold gilt on cylinder, rammer, trigger and hammer. Bore is excellent. Screws retain much restored blue finish. Gilding on trigger is period. Case is in excellent condition with beautiful Civil War era engraving with presentation to Commander. Fitch on escutcheon. Casing retains very rare American Flask and Cap Co. slant charger Navy flask with almost all original silver. Silver plated Colt’s patent mold, nipple wrench and package of Colt cartridges for Colt’s Navy pistol. Lining has faded but is mostly intact with some missing where front side rubbed against partition. All together a striking and most historical ensemble presented to a Naval Commander with significant Civil War service. 10,000 - 15,000
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2538 - (A) SCARCE CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Serial No. 21965 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Blue and color case hardened with brass pin front sight and one line New York address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cylinder is half fluted and rebated with five chambers and all five safety pins serviceable. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished one piece walnut grip with last four digits of matching serial number in backstrap channel. Accompanied by an original, burgundy velvet lined Colt casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a double sided eagle and stars Colt flask, a blued “COLT’S PATENT” bullet mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “36P”, an “L” shaped nipple wrench, a full sealed packet of five combustible skin cartridges, a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps and a functioning key. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique Firearms there were about 28,000 of these fine revolvers produced in the period 1861 to 1873. This revolver appears to have been produced in about 1863, during the height of the Civil War when any type of revolver was in great demand. Although there are no known military contracts for this model of Colt, it’s a safe bet that the majority of the production before the end of the war were private purchase and used during the Civil War. After the war they remained in service, primarily on the Western frontier and are rarely found today in original configuration with any original finish. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including cylinder and grip. Barrel retains about 95% glossy original blue with light muzzle edge wear and a small chemical spot with a few tiny nicks. Rammer handle retains brilliant case colors. Frame retains strong case colors on the sides, lightly faded, with moderately faded colors on recoil shields. Hammer retains moderately faded case colors. Cylinder retains about 85% strong blue, showing sharp edge wear and thinning over the chambers, all five safety pins are serviceable. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about all of their strong original silverplate finish. Grip is sound with one small spot of black stain on the left side at the frame, otherwise is nearly flawless and retains about all of its crisp original varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be unfired. Case is sound with light handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains virtually all of its original varnish. Inside the lid is lightly faded with some minor staining from contact with the revolver. Bottom is moderately faded and lightly soiled with light damage from the front sight and hammer spur. Flask has a broken spring, otherwise is as new. Mold is battered on both sides and bottom, but retains about 90% crisp original blue, other accessories are fine. 8,000 - 14,000 722
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2539 - (A) CASED & ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO GENERAL CHAS A. DUCAT (1861). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial No. 188198 Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Antique This revolver was manufactured in 1861, the first year of the Civil War, for Brigadier General Arthur Charles Ducat Senior of the United States Army. Arthur hailed from Ireland and was appointed Second Lieutenant in the Twelfth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, May 2nd, 1861 and was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant on May 11th, Captain on August 1st, and Major on September 24th, totaling three promotions in less than six months. The following year on November 14th, 1862 he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, and on March 13th, 1864, for faithful and meritorious services, was promoted to Brevetted Colonel and Brigadier General of the Volunteers. He was honorably discharged February 19th 1864, prior to the end of hostilities. At the onset of the hostilities between the North and the South, he was one of the first to offer substantial aid. One of his hobbies was the studies of military history and science, and was renowned for his knowledge for the art of war, which was the equivalent to any Lieutenant fresh from West Point. He formed a core of 300 engineers, sappers, and miners, along with professionals, and offered them up to the government but was rejected. He then enlisted as a private and became a member of the 12th Illinois Infantry in April of 1861. He was without influence and depended upon his merits for promotion. His regiment seized the strategic point of Cairo, Illinois, and took possession of the Arsenal at St. Louis. Within one month he was commissioned. His troops were the first to occupy Paducah, Kentucky, at Rosecrans’ Great Battle of Corinth, where he served as acting chief of staff and was noted for his bravery. Ducat accompanied Rosecrans and his Army of the Ohio at the Siege of Nashville, and the opening of the railway from Nashville to Louisville. General Rosecrans regarded him as an extraordinary man, an excellent tactician, and a soldier by nature. He was even lauded in writing from General Grant. The revolver itself is a beauty to behold. The beautiful scroll engraving appears to be the work of L.D. Nimschke or his shop with the telltale circles around the screws and floral patterns. Five shot cylinder. The frame, hammer, trigger guard, and backstrap exhibit completely engraved surface, as well as the forcing cone. Barrel is 2/3rds engraved. On the backstrap is engraved “General Chas A. Ducat.” It is interesting to note that this gun was engraved for his appointment to the rank of general, which did not take place until 1864 which gives pause as to whether this revolver was built and shipped in 1861 or simply serial numbered. The gun is completely silver plated. All full or partial matching numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, lever, and center pin. CONDITION: Cylinder exhibits nearly entire defined stagecoach scene. All original nipples with remnants of safety pins. Some of the silver is starting to darken. Cylinder face shows virtually no signs have having ever been fired. Revolver displays nearly all of its silver plating. Barrel address is razor sharp, as are edges. Sports a lovely pair of aged one piece ivory grips. Bore is near mint with strong rifling. Has a fine action that locks up tight. Housing in an original period walnut box with purple lining, partitioned for accessories. Accompanied by near mint powder flask, Eley Brothers London cap tin, a blued Colt stamped double cavity bullet mold, and some period lead projectiles. A fantastic, special order, engraved, presentation, Civil War period Colt Model 1849 revolver. 8,000 - 12,000
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2540 - (A) COLT “FLUCK” PRE-DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Fluck Pre- Dragoon Serial No. 2016 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled Barrel Length: 7 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique Colt Pre-First Model Fluck Dragoon Percussion Revolver .44 percussion caliber, 7 - 1/2 inch part octagon barrel, blue-casehardened-silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1848, this revolver falls into the reported 2,001 to 3,000 serial number range for the Walker Replacement Dragoons first identified by researcher John J. Fluck in 1956. Estimates for the total production of these revolvers are estimated below 1,000. They are also known as “pre-First Model Dragoons” or “Second Contract Dragoons” and were designed to replace Walker revolvers that failed while in use by the U.S. military using original Walker parts and reworked parts. The revolver has the distinctive First Model style oval cylinder stops and brass square back trigger guard. The top of the barrel flat is marked “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY” reading from the breech to the muzzle. The left side of the frame is marked “COLT’S-PATENT”. The cylinder has no engraving scene remaining. The complete matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and back strap. The loading lever, wedge and cylinder pin are unnumbered. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights. The frame was casehardened, the grip frame silver plated, and the remaining metal surfaces were blued. Fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip. CONDITION: Good. The metal surfaces have an even smooth dark patina with some areas of heavy pitting. The brass has an aged patina. The grip is about good with some heavy lower edge wear, a small chip on each toe and numerous scattered dings, dents, and small gouges and now remains undersized. The action is functional. Examples of “Fluck” Colt Dragoons are seldom encountered. 8,000 - 12,000
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2541 - (A) CASED NICKEL COLT ROOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER IN “GAMBLER’S SET” WITH PUSH DAGGER & ACCESSORIES. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Serial No. 4678 Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Manufactured 1861 to 1864. This is referred to as the Model 1855 side hammer Pocket Model 5A. 5,600 manufactured with New York barrel address. Featured five shot, fluted percussion cylinder, spur trigger, full factory nickel finish wit ivory grips. Barrel is stamped “ADDRESS COL. COLT NEW YORK USA”. The Model 5A was only offered with a 4-1/2” barrel and the round loading lever with Navy latch, as detailed on page 154 in “The Book of Colt Firearms” by R.L. Wilson. Housed in a period oak case with ivory handle push dagger with sheath, Colt eagle powder flask, Eley Bros. cap tin, seven bone dice, ivory spinner, a pack of Great Mogul playing cards, an all steel Colt stamped two cavity bullet mold and some lead balls. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 75-80% original factory nickel blending with soft chocolate patina and light age freckling. Grips are near mint. Revolver indexes and locks up like new. Rifling is well defined with light abrasion. Dagger blade is pitted with no maker mark. Extremely fine set with scarce nickel Colt. 7,500 - 9,000
2542 - (A) SCARCE US MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1856). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 61242 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This scarce government contract revolver features the large iron trigger guard and backstrap; falls into the first group of Navy Navies shipped in the serial range 55000 to 69400. This scarce revolver has all or partial matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder pin, cylinder, barrel, and loading lever. Wedge is numbered 0549. Barrel sports the New York City address. Features the large recoil shield with no cap groove. You will find other inspector marks “M” and “L” on trigger guard, and “S” on left side of barrel. Bottom of backstrap is stamped “USN” for United States Navy, which indicates it is a true Navy issued Navy. Bottom right grip is stamped “GMR”, the only inspector listed for the Navy revolver is “GWR” for George W. Rogers, a lieutenant in the United States Navy. The book “US Military Inspector Marks”, by Daum and Pate, also shows inspector stamp “GWR” with a “1” above it. The grips have been lightly cleaned at one time. Not cut for shoulder stock. Left side of frame has the standard “COLTS PATENT” stamp. CONDITION: Barrel retains flashes of original blue with the balance a smooth grey patina. Address remains sharp with razor sharp edges. Cylinder retains nearly the full naval battle scene, original nipples, and safety pins are nearly complete. Case colors have greyed out. Cylinder is patina. Screw heads are sharp. Action is flawless. Strong, well defined, sharp rifling. A scarce, all original example of a US Navy issued Navy. 6,500 - 8,500
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2543 - (A) COLT FIRST MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: First Model Dragoon Serial No. 2817 Caliber/Bore: .44 Ball Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
.44 caliber, 7-1/2 inch part octagon barrel. Blue/casehardened finish. Walnut stock. Early Colt commercial production first Model Dragoon revolver. Revolver has characteristic small numeral serial numbers on all major components. Serial numbers match on barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and back strap. Loading lever is a period replacement with later style large numerals. Left front of frame is marked “COLT’S PATENT/U.S.” barrel has Colt’s “NEW YORK CITY” address. Cylinder has Ranger and Indian scene with “MODEL U.S.M.R./COLT’S PATENT” markings. Barrel and cylinder have high polish dark blue finish. Frame and hammer are case colored. Backstrap and trigger guard are silver plated. Walnut grips have a highly polished varnish finish. Frame is stamped US but there are no other inspector marks, leading us to believe that this was a condemned military frame. This was refinished at some time, with no idea as to when. CONDITION: The barrel retains approximately 75% of the commercial high polish Colt bluing. The cylinder has 85% of the blued finish intact. Case colors have basically patterned out. There are some dents under the front grip strap. Grips have been refinished to near mint. A beautiful bore with strong rifling. True screws. First model easily identified by oval cylinder stops and square back trigger guard. This was obvious refinished long ago as there is ample wear since having been done. 6,000 - 9,000
2544 - (A) RARE CASED COLT ROOT MODEL 1855 1A PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root 1A Serial No. 268 Caliber/Bore: .28 Percussion Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Blued octagon barrel, brass pin front sight and two line address without pointing hand motif. Rammer handle is octagonal shaped. Cylinder is usual five chambers with Cabin/Indian fight scene roll marking. Mounted with uncheckered one piece varnished walnut grip. Accompanied by an original brown velvet lined mahogany Colt casing, compartment in the bottom for the revolver and a bow legged “COLTS PATENT” brass two cavity mold with bright steel sprue cutter. Other accessories are not present. This is the first of the Colt Root series and the lowest production with only 384 produced in two different styles. Very few of this model survive today in any condition, especially with original finish. These little revolvers were quite popular with both ladies and gentlemen as concealment pistols and usually saw hard service. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 70-75% original blue mixed with flaked areas that are a light patina. Cylinder retains traces of blue, being mostly a blue-grey patina and shows about 65-70% Cabin/Indian fight scene roll marking. Grip shows moderate wear with a few dings and scratches, otherwise is sound. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. Case has a grain check in the lid, otherwise is sound with light nicks and scratches and retains most of its original varnish; interior is lightly to moderately faded with light soil in the bottom and sound partitions. Mold is extremely fine. 6,000 - 9,000 726
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2545 - (A) SCARCE US MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1856). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 61875 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This is a late Third Model with small brass trigger guard and backstrap. This scarce revolver all or partial matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder pin, cylinder, barrel, wedge, and loading lever. Barrel sports the New York City address. Features the large recoil shield with no cap groove. You will find inspector mark “T” on barrel. Walnut grips show faint cartouches on both panels, visible but not readable. It appears as if there is the remains of a cartouche on the left grip, but it is indiscernible as the grips have been lightly cleaned at one time. Not cut for shoulder stock. Left side of frame has the standard “COLTS PATENT” stamp. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 60-70% original blue finish. Remnants of strong case colors on loading lever. Flashes of original blue on cylinder with near mint battle scene and original nipples. 75% original case colors on frame stamped “COLTS PATENT US”. Grips have been oiled and are shy at left front toe. Screws heads are nice. Action tight as new. Strong, well defined rifled bore with minor residue. Fine pre-Civil War military shipped 1851 Navy Model Colt. 5,500 - 6,500
2546 - (A) CASED COLT MODEL 1848 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1848 Serial No. 6164 Caliber/Bore: .33 Percussion Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1847-1850. Type II features an octagon barrel with a two line barrel address. Matching numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and wedge. Cylinder is a smooth brown patina; features oval cuts. Retains 60-70% of the cylinder scene depicting a fight between a Texas Ranger and Indian. Colt patent stamped on left side of the frame with some erosion and wiped-on finish, still partially readable. Excellent original one piece walnut grips with the majority of varnish. Has a square back trigger guard. CONDITION: 75% original plating remains on the trigger guard with initials “LL” carved in and 40% original plating on the back strap. Indexes fine with tight lock-up. Strong rifled bore. This revolver is housed in an extremely rare walnut Colt case with recesses at bottom, brown felt and original lining. By itself, this case sold for $5,000. The case is in very good to excellent condition missing the key escutcheon and brass latch. Has a stress crack running from left to right on lid. Has usual dings and scuff marks, but lid is intact. This revolver includes an original eagle flask, Colt patented two cavity brass bullet model, and a tin of Eley caps. 4,500 - 6,500
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2547 - (A) COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER ATTRIBUTED TO CAPTAIN HORACE F. MILLS (1865). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial No. 276062 Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion Barrel Length: 4â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique For all intents and purposes this is a standard Colt Pocket Model made during the last year of the Civil War. It is accompanied by some history provided by Frank D. Myers III that this pistol was acquired from the Perry Mills area of New York. He states that his father, who was a doctor, was given this gun by a patient and the son of Captain Mills. It had been in the owners family since shortly after World War II. Also included is the military history of Captain Mills, who enlisted in Albany in 1862 and was promoted to the Captain of the U.S. Colored Troops in 1863. There is nothing on the revolver itself to corroborate this information, only the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oral history and documentation. The serial number 276062 can be found on the following parts: frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder pin, wedge, and cylinder. CONDITION: That said, the gun is in lovely condition. The octagon barrel retains approximately 60-70% of its original factory bright blue. The lever has traces of case colors. Cylinder stagecoach scene is nearly 100% complete. Safety pins are worn. Has original nipples. Cylinder has turned a soft patina. All legends are razor sharp. The frame colors have darkened and the one piece walnut grips are excellent to near mint. It is obvious that this gun was carried in a holster but does not appear to have seen much use. Action and timing are perfect. Bore is strong and sharp. A fabulous revolver in its own right, with some interesting New York and Colored troop history. An exceptionally clean rig and its association with the Colored Troops which was dramatically exemplified by the Battle of Fort Wagner under Robert Shaw of Boston. 5,000 - 10,000
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2548 - (A) COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1854). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Serial No. 69861 Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique Full or partial serial numbers include frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, cylinder pin, barrel, loading lever, and wedge. The cylinder retains all five original nipples with nearly complete safety pins. The Indian stagecoach robbery scene is near mint. Barrel has New York City address, frame is stamped “COLTS PATENT”. CONDITION: The stamps and trigger guard retain approximately 98% original silver plating. The varnished one piece walnut grips are near mint with a couple of minor dents, retaining nearly all of the original finish. Screw heads are near perfect and still retain the majority of their original nitre blue. Flashes of case color on frame. Cylinder retains 95% original factory finish, with the barrel approximately the same, with some very minor high edge wear. Strong case covers on loading lever. Near mint bore and action. It is immediately obvious that this near mint 1854 revolver has seen very little use and would be nearly impossible to improve upon. 4,500 - 6,500
2549 - (A) COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER (1855). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Serial No. 100768 Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique Full or partial serial numbers include frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, cylinder pin, barrel, loading lever, and wedge. The cylinder retains all five original nipples with nearly complete safety pins. The Indian Stagecoach robbery scene is near mint. Barrel has New York City address, frame is stamped “COLTS PATENT”. CONDITION: The stamps and trigger guard retain approximately 98% original silver plating. The varnished one piece walnut grips are near mint with a couple of minor dents, retaining nearly all of the original finish. Screw heads are near perfect and still retain the majority of their original nitre blue. Frame retains approximately 98% original case colors, mostly muted. Cylinder retains 95% original factory finish, with the barrel approximately the same, with some very minor high edge wear. Strong case covers on loading lever. Near mint bore and action. It is immediately obvious that this near mint 1855 revolver has seen very little use and would be nearly impossible to improve upon. 4,500 - 6,500
2550 - (A) NICKEL FINISHED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1863). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 123634 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1863. Nickle finish with 8” round barrel, full front sight and one line New York, U.S.A. address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATTERN” and left shoulder trigger guard is marked “44 cal”. Nickle plated brass trigger guard and iron backstrap contain a varnished one piece walnut grip with last four digits of matching serial number in backstrap channel. Cylinder is rebated with six chambers and has Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Four of the six safety pins are strong and serviceable. This revolver was manufactured in about 1863 during which time about any big bore revolver was in great demand for the Civil War and the great Westward Expansion. Firearms of that era usually saw very hard service and are rarely found with original finish today. It was probably during this period of use that necessitated being refinished. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including wedge. Overall retains about 95% strong, bright nickel with minor losses around the muzzle and forcing cone areas and face of cylinder. Backstrap shows moderate losses also. Cylinder is matching condition with strong nickel and shows 100% Naval battle scene roll marking. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4,500 - 6,500
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2551 - (A) GOOD AND ALL ORIGINAL COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1856). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Dragoon Serial No. 16196 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Far better than average civilian model Colt Dragoon. It is in essentially untouched, as found condition. Barrel with address “SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY” stamped on top flat. Dragoon has all matching numbers including wedge. Frame stamped Colts patent, inspector marks “H” on backstrap, “K” and “L” and trigger bow, “H” on left flat of barrel lug. CONDITION: Barrel with deep, even, aged brown and only very minor pitting; loading lever in similar condition. Cylinder with only minor pits, deeply struck serial number, and strong traces of Indian and Dragoon scene. All nipples appear original; pin safeties are damaged, several still present. Frame full dimension with some minor raised corrosion. Recoil shield and hammer with deep, even, aged brown. Backstrap and trigger guard with mellow patina. Screw heads somewhat damaged but appear all original. Screw for loading lever absent. Walnut grips are worn but still full dimension; a wooden plug has been passed through both sides of grip, appears to be a very old repair. Rifled bore is fine for a Dragoon and will improve with careful cleaning. Crisp action. Far better than average 3rd Model Dragoon in essentially as found condition and far more attractive than the usual over-cleaned examples. If you want a good example of Colt’s four pounder, look no further. 4,000 - 6,000
2552 - (A) U.S. COLT DRAGOON 6TH CONTRACT 2ND MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon Serial No. 10373 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, cylinder, backstrap, trigger guard, and wedge. The sixth contract was for 1,000 pistols for militia units, contract is dated May 26th, 1853 and the 1,000 pistols were delivered to the New York Ordnance Depot by June 30th, 1854. Serial numbers range from 10186 to 11581. Left side of frame is stamped “COLTS PATENT US”. Acceptance stamps include “B” on backstrap, “Q” and “B” on trigger guard. Has the square back brass trigger guard. Walnut grips show no traces of inspector stamp. CONDITION: Metal is basically grey patina. Barrel address is partially visible. Cylinder is basically worn smooth, has all original nipples, and safety pins are worn. Brass has not been cleaned. Grips are very good. Indexes and locks up correctly. Strong rifled bore with usual residue. Basically, a good, honest example of an early issue Dragoon pistol that has seen service and holster wear. 3,000 - 5,000
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2553 - (A) CASED ENGRAVED COLT LONDON 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1860). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 23375 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Revolver is a 4th Type with large iron trigger guard. This London Navy has full or matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, loading lever and cylinder pin. Octagon barrel has the stamped address “COL. COLT LONDON”, Type I page 170 in the book on Navy pistols by Jordan and Geri. Left barrel flat has London proofs. The only engraving on the gun are the lower left and right sides of frame and the iron backstrap. Iron trigger guard is not engraved, nor are the shields or barrel. Colt’s patent is stamped on left side of frame, not engraved. Grips are finely checkered walnut with a lanyard hole on both sides at bottom rear. The non-fluted cylinder is devoid any Naval scene and there was never one applied. English proofs at the rear of cylinder between each chamber. Engraving on backstrap comes approximately halfway down with more at base, and some one has etched the number “30” into it. CONDITION: Octagon barrel retains approximately 20% bright blue, balance has flaked. Razor sharp edges and legends. Cylinder retains approximately 50% of the bright blue finish. Nipples and safety pins are complete. Frame is basically soft patina with no traces of color. Straps and trigger guard are grey patina. Grips show some high edge wear. Indexes and locks up perfectly. Bore has sharp grooves, lightly frosted lands and minor residue. Unusual engraved London Navy with unique grips. Comes in a walnut display box with reproduction label, Eley cap tin, Colt two cavity bullet mold and a blued screwdriver nipple tool. Handsome, early London Navy. 3,000 - 4,000
2554 - (A) COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1861 Navy Serial No. 10568 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Factory letter states this was part of a 30 gun shipment sent on March 2nd, 1863 to Cooper & Pond of New York with blued finish and wood stocks. Matching numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder pin, barrel, and wedge. Double numbers on cylinder “6064 568”. CONDITION: Barrel has sharp New York address. Retains approximately 40% original Colt blue. Cylinder is soft patina with a near 100% naval battle scene. Cylinder has original nipples. Safety pins are worn. Frame colors have darkened. Brass trigger guard and backstrap have traces of nickel plating. Sharp screwheads. Very good to excellent refinished grips. Strong rifling with light black powder abrasion. Indexes and locks up like new. Excellent example of a scarce 1861 Navy. 2,500 - 4,000
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2555 - (A) IRON FRAME COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1862). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Commercial Serial No. 128828E Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This is an 1851 Navy Iron Grip Strap Model 4th Model, falling in the iron grip strap range of 128000 to 130000. Consignor has found some information in the book “Colts Down Under” that places this serial number in a group of 300 revolvers shipped to the Australian police. Has a New York barrel address. “COLTS PATENT” stamped on left side of frame. Standard Navy configuration but with large, iron trigger guard. Loading shield has groove for percussion cap. Most of the second group of 4th Model Navies with iron fittings were exported to Australia. Matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder pin, cylinder, barrel, and loading lever. Wedge not marked. CONDITION: Cylinder has a 90% visible Naval battle scene. Octagon barrel has razor sharp edges and legends. Traces of original blue on barrel, which is now a dull blue-grey patina. Case colors have silvered out. Screw heads are near mint. Grips are excellent with traces of varnish and have been re-oiled. Indexes and locks up like new. Strong, near mint rifled bore. This is an extremely clean, little used, and scarce iron frame. Very sharp example. 2,500 - 3,500
2556 - (A) US COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY LONG FLUTE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 2843 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique The 7-1/2” barrel was standard length on the long flute models only. Factory letter states serial number 2843 was shipped to United States Government on April 4th, 1861 with blued finish, wood stocks, .44 caliber, and 7-1/2” barrel; which confirms the long flute configuration. This was part of the first 300 Model 1860’s purchased by the US Army; the first 300 being shipped on April 4th, the second 500 shipped May 21st, and the next 500 shipped June 4th. There are no US Government stamps which is normal for these early shipments. Factory cut for a shoulder stock. Frame is stamped “COLTS PATENT”. Round barrel has Hartford address. Features the scarce full fluted cylinder. Matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, barrel, and cylinder pin. Wedge is not numbered. CONDITION: Metal is basically grey patina. Legends are mostly readable. Stocks are very good with usual dings. Original trigger was broken and replaced but is still included. Revolver indexes correctly but a little off time. Strong bore with minor residue. Comes in a period unmarked flap holster with some checking; missing strap. Very rare opportunity to acquire on the first 300 1860 Armies ordered for use in the Civil War. 2,500 - 3,500 732
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2557 - (A) US COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Serial No. 136511 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique
Matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder pin, cylinder, barrel, and wedge. Cut for shoulder stock. Rebated cylinder has excellent naval engagement scene. Frame stamped “COLTS PATENT”. Inspector stamps include “O” on backstrap, “D” on barrel. One piece walnut grips with excellent inspector stamps including “HWW” Henry W. Wilcox in rectangle on left grip, “JT” John Taylor in rectangle on right grip. Iron backstrap, brass trigger guard. CONDITION: Metal is basically soft, grey patina. Sharp legends. 90% legible naval battle scene on cylinder. All original nipples, safety pins gone. Indexes and locks up correctly. Sharp, well defined rifling. An extremely clean, unaltered US issue Colt Army shipped to the New York Arsenal, November 3rd, 1863 in a 1,000 gun shipment. 2,500 - 3,500
2558 - (A) CASED COLT 1851 JEFFERSON DAVIS COMMEMORATIVE PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH SHOULDER STOCK. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Serial No. 648170042 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This gun is a duplicate of the Colt 1851 Navy revolver presented by Sam Colt to Jefferson Davis, who went on to become the president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. The gun is beautifully engraved and has an engraved and inscribed buttstock attached. The yoke of the stock has an inscription from Sam Colt to Mr. Davis. No. 42 in an edition of 1,861. Finished in blue and case coloring with plated straps and oil finish walnut stocks. Top of barrel is engraved “JEFFERSON DAVIS COMMEMORATIVE” and “BEAUVOIR LTD EDITION”. Features two-thirds coverage scroll engraving. Barrel engraving exhibits gold wash. Equipped with lanyard in front and butt is cut for shoulder stock. Walnut shoulder stock is engraved and silver plated. CONDITION: Gun does not appear to have been fired but there are a few handling marks. Stock is excellent. The gun comes in a glass top presentation case with accessories. A beautiful and historical piece. 2,000 - 3,000
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2559 - (A) RARE SHOULDER STOCK CUT MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1857). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 79369 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This is considered a late Third Model with the enlarged beveled loading cut-out. Has the Colt factory dovetail sight that first appeared on the Third Model. Hartford address on barrel. This Navy falls into the last batch of US Navies between serial number 78500 and 80200 with the small iron trigger guard. Most small iron trigger guard US Navies after serial number 72624 have the Hartford barrel address. This example also has the rare shoulder stock cut out on backstrap with the lanyard loop mounted in front of trigger guard; only 275 of these models were manufactured for shoulder stocks according to the book on Colt 1851 and 1861 Navies by Jordan and Geri. This martial pistol does not have the US stamp on frame, simply Colt’s patent. This is considered a Navy-Army with a serial number that falls in between the early purchases and late purchases, and also has the Army inspector “K” stamp on left front trigger bow. The book notes a mere 12 Second Model stocked Old Model Navies. Other features of this rare Navy include a large Naval anchor stamped on right grip (probably not factory), left rear trigger bow has inspector stamp “G” (not listed in book), bottom left side of barrel has a “2”. According to the book, the Army did not buy any stocked ‘51 Navies but the only two inspector marks on the left trigger bow are “K” and “G”. The front of the cylinder is stamped with the asterisk. Walnut stocks are oil finish but there are no inspector stamps visible. Full or partial matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, loading lever, and cylinder post. CONDITION: All metal on gun is basically a soft, grey patina. Muzzle is slightly worn from holster. The naval battle scene on cylinder is strong and 80% visible. Stocks are in excellent condition and proud to metal. Indexes and locks up correctly. Strong, clean bore. This begs the question: if the Army did not buy stocked Navies, and this has an Army inspector stamp and falls between the two Army purchases, was it purchased and simply not recorded or is it a civilian purchase where a gun was built using an Army inspected small iron trigger guard with lanyard attachment to match the buttstock attachment on backstrap? In either case, it is an extremely rare and clean revolver. 2,000 - 3,000 2560 - (A) COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1864). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Serial No. 262344 Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique Full or partial matching numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, cylinder pin, and wedge. CONDITION: Barrel has a sharp New York address and is a pleasing homogeneous mix of blue and brown patina. Loading lever is a replacement retaining traces of case color. Case colors on frame have darkened. Strong stagecoach scene on cylinder. Lovely one piece varnished walnut grips. Nicely toned brass backstrap and trigger guard. Visible rifling with usual abrasion. Indexes and locks up correctly. 1,500 - 2,500 2561 - (A) US COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1856). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 58444 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This is a late Third Model with matching numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder pin, cylinder, and barrel. Wedge is not numbered. Inspector stamps on grips have worn smooth and are not readable. Left side of frame is stamped “US”. Other inspector stamps include “U” on trigger guard, “H” on backstrap and cylinder, “A” on barrel. New York barrel address. Has the standard brass small trigger guard, brass backstrap. CONDITION: Brass has not been cleaned. All metal is a soft, grey patina. Sharp legends. Muzzle is slightly rounded from holster. 80% cylinder battle scene; nipples appear new, no safety pins. Very good to excellent oil finish walnut stocks, shy at toe. Sharp screw heads. Well cared for, early, pre-Civil War US production Colt. 1,500 - 2,500 734
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2562 - (A) US COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1857). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 73622 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Considered a late Third Model. Features octagon barrel, six shot, single action, small brass trigger guard, and brass backstrap. Factory inspector stamps on gun include “A” on cylinder and backstrap, “L” on trigger guard, “M” on trigger guard. Left grip has inspector stamp “LCA” for Lucius C. Allen, brother of Erskin Allen. Right grip bears inspection stamp of “WAT” for William Thorten. Extremely scarce inspector stamps, very few known. Has matching numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, cylinder shaft, and wedge. Left side of frame has “COLTS PATENT US”. New York barrel address. Cylinder has very fine naval battle scene. Between July of 1857 and June 1858, the largest quantities of pistols were procured by the Ordnance Department; 70,000 to 81,000 were shipped in 1859. 1859 shipments have “WAT” on right grip and “LCA” on left grip. CONDITION: Muzzle is slightly rounded from being in holster for years. 98% scene on cylinder; all original nipples. All legends are sharp. All metal is rich brown patina. Brass has not been cleaned. Indexes and locks up perfectly. Strong rifling with light black powder abrasions. Comes with two treatises written by Colonel Robert D. Whittington III, Ordnance Corps, United States Army on US Army Procurements for guns in this serial range. 1,500 - 2,500
2563 - (A) COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 105786 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique According to the factory letter, this civilian Model 1851 revolver was part of a 150 gun shipment sent June 19th, 1861 to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York as a standard blued, brass, and wood model. This was only two months after the Civil War had erupted. It is a standard revolver in all respects with its octagon barrel, six shot cylinder, Naval battle scene, brass straps, and walnut grips. This is referred to as an early 4th Model with the large brass trigger guard, “36 CAL” stamp not present. New York barrel address. Matching numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder pin, barrel, wedge, loading lever, and cylinder. “COLTS PATENT” stamped on left side of frame. CONDITION: Cylinder and barrel are a smooth, brown patina with some wiped on finish to even it out. 30% Naval battle scene on cylinder. Sharp legends. Nice screws. Case colors have greyed. Original walnut grips with majority of varnish intact. Indexes and locks up fine. Strong rifling with some black powder abrasion. 1,500 - 2,000
2564 - (A) COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Commercial Serial No. 106423 Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique According to the factory letter, this civilian Model 1851 revolver was part of a 50 gun shipment sent June 19th, 1861 to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York as a standard blued, brass, and wood model. This was only two months after the Civil War had erupted. It is a standard revolver in all respects with its octagon barrel, six shot cylinder, naval battle scene, brass straps, and walnut grips. This is referred to as an early 4th Model with the large brass trigger guard, “36 CAL” stamp not present. New York barrel address. Matching numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder pin, barrel, wedge, loading lever, and cylinder. “COLTS PATENT” stamped on left side of frame. CONDITION: All metal is basically grey patina with age freckling. Brass is not cleaned. Cylinder has 50% visible naval battle scene, overall grey patina with age freckling, original nipples, and partial safety pins. Excellent grips with no original varnish. Very good rifling with minor usual abrasion. Indexes fine. This revolver was shipped in the same gun shipment as the previous lot, No. 2562. 1,200 - 1,800
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2565 - (A) COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Serial No. 215145 Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Antique
Factory letter states this revolver was shipped in a shipment of 50 guns on September 20th, 1862 to J.P. Moores & Sons, New York as a six shot, 5”, blued, .31 caliber with one piece wood grips. Gun remains in fine overall condition. Matching numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, base pin and loading lever. Wedge is No. 12320. New York barrel address. CONDITION: Gun remains in excellent, all original condition. Barrel retains approximately 40% of the original bright blue, balance simply flaked. Razor sharp edges and legends. Stagecoach scene cylinder is brown patina with excellent scene. All original nipples and partial original safety pins. Frame retains approximately 70% original case colors. 80% original nickel on straps. Colors mostly gone on loading lever. Grips are near mint with just light edge wear. Screws have traces of nitre blue but several are slightly marred. Fine bore. Indexes and locks up like new. It is extremely rare to find a factory lettered Civil War era shipped 1849 Pocket Model. 1,200 - 1,800 2566 - (A) ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 137484 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique
Factory letter states this standard Model 1860 was part of 1,000 gun shipment to Nashville, Tennessee on September 30th, 1863; obviously a militia shipment. It was waylaid as it was New York style engraved and fitted with one piece ivory grips. Matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, barrel, wedge, and cylinder post. Cylinder serial number is obscured with pitting. The Nashville shipment was the only one to that location during the war and very few have survived due to the heavy fighting in Tennessee in the latter part of 1863. Many of these revolvers wound up in the hands of Confederate soldiers due to the losses in the Tennessee campaign. CONDITION: It appears as if this revolver was found on a battlefield and there is severe corrosion on the left side, as if it spent many months lying in the dirt before being rescued. Gun has been cleaned as well as it could with some wiped on finish to make it look nicer. Grips are nice. Action works, although off time. Bore shows rifling. This gun is beyond restoration and is offered up as only a rare Civil War battlefield relic. We are pricing the gun at basically the value of the grips. 1,500 - 2,000 2567 - (A) CASED DEANE ADAMS & DEANE DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Deane Adams & Deane Model: Double Action Percussion Serial No. 3590 Caliber/Bore: .50 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Wonderful large frame double action Adams revolver with retailers markings. Barrel is marked “DEANE ADAMS AND DEANE 30 KING WILLIAMS ST LONDON BRIDGE”. One piece checkered walnut grips with engraved buttcap with trap for nipple. Lightly scroll engraved upon the frame flats and marked “Adams patent No 88917”. Massive .50 caliber bore diameter with five shot non-fluted cylinder. Housed in it English pattern oak case with green woven wool lining and partitioned for its bag flask, loading rammer, two cavity (.38 bore) mold, and nipple wrench. Oil bottle and wad cutter are present as well. Very nice retailers label in lid from Dean Adams and Deane. CONDITION: Very fine with most blue finish remaining. Bore and mechanics are very good and properly functioning. The case is very solid with lightly soled interior. Accessories are good overall with period patina and storage marks. Very pleasing overall that would benefit from a detailed cleaning. 3,500 - 5,500 736
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2568 - (A) SPECTACULAR CASED LONDON COLT MODEL 1851 PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1855). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 London Serial No. 33903 Caliber/Bore: .38 Percussion Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique 2nd Model with large trigger guard, iron straps, London barrel address, and London proofs on left barrel flat and all six cylinder flutes. Octagon barrel features a small post front sight, with London address on top. CONDITION: Retains approximately 80% of its original high polish brilliant factory blue on barrel, even forcing cone retains all of the blue. Razor sharp edges and legends. Balance of barrel is blending to a soft grey patina with a little touch of black powder corrosion at muzzle tip. Loading lever has traces of color, mostly at rear. Cylinder has roll die engraved Naval battle scene retaining approximately 95% original factory blue finish. Original mint unfired nipples, all safety pins are intact. Frame colors, as are most London’s are quite dark but 85% intact. Screws are basically straight. Trigger guard retains approximately 75% factory bright blue. Backstrap shows flashes of blue but is basically soft patina. One piece walnut grips retains approximately 85% of their original varnish. This revolver has full or partial serial numbers on the frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder post, cylinder and loading lever. Wedge is simply stamped with an “8”. Indexes and locks up like new. Well defined rifling with shiny grooves; near mint. It is very obvious this revolver has seen little to no actual firing. It is house in its original English oak display case with brass screws and plaque on cover, lined in navy blue with original paper loading instructions in lid. Also included is a fine condition James Dixon Sheffield copper bag flask with nitre blue release spring retaining most of its finish, blued steel two cavity mold etched “344”, metal handle cleaning rod, Eley cap tip with embossed lid. An extremely nice, high condition London Navy. 10,000 - 15,000
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2569 - (A) A GOOD AND VERY EARLY SECOND MODEL LEMAT SERIAL NUMBER 200 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Lemat Model: Percussion Serial No. 200 Barrel Length: 6 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
Although retaining no original finish, serial number 200 is an extremely crisp and very attractive example of an early 2nd Model LeMat. The 6 - 3/4” octagonal barrel is crisply stamped “Systeme Le Mat Bti sgdg Paris”. Clear serial number 200. Incredibly, the loading lever appears to be entirely original. Most are replaced. Trigger stamped 200 as well. CONDITION: The cylinder, while retaining no finish, is extremely crisp as are the ten nipples. The hammer has its original shotgun striker. The frame is clean and crisp. Grips show traces of what appears to be original varnished, great checkering, and engraved screw escutcheon. Gun has been polished by a professional and is crisp enough to appear to appear to have been finished in the white. The hammer has a stress fracture just below the shotgun pivot screw. Use extreme caution when dry firing. Action is excellent, bore is extremely fine. This is a great, full dimension, all original second model LeMat. 14,000 - 16,000
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2570 - (A) A VERY RARE AND UNUSUAL, POSSIBLY EXPERIMENTAL, LEMAT PERCUSSION REVOLVER, COMPLETELY UNMARKED EXCEPT FOR SERIAL NUMBER AND MADE WITH NO PROVISION FOR A LOADING LEVER IN UNUSUALLY FINE CONDITION. Manufacturer: Lemat Model: Percussion Serial No. 1889 Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled / 16 Gauge Barrel Length: 6 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique 6 - 3/4” octagonal barrel with raised foresight is completely unmarked with no LeMat signature and no French proofs. The nine shot LeMat cylinder with no markings other than the serial number. The plain frame with engraved screw and escutcheon, unmarked, except for serial number. Hammer with engraved screw and, amazingly, retains its original folding shotgun striker. Checkered grips with typical LeMat checkering, plain trigger guard, engraved trigger guard screw. Gun is most unusual in that it has and never did have a provision for the side mounted LeMat ramrod. CONDITION: The entire revolver in extremely fine condition for a LeMat. Barrel retains much original pasty military type finish with extremely minor erosion on two flats. Shotgun barrel with much pasty military finish mixing with age brown. Cylinder retains most of its original brighter blue mixing with aged brown. Frame retains considerable original finish with some staining. Trigger guard with little or no finish and some rust staining. Grips rate fine for a LeMat with no significant damage and some flattening to checkered pattern. Steel butt retains some original finish mixing with rust staining. Front strap with very minor erosion. Nipples are mostly good and all original. Action is excellent, as is bore. Gun shows little evidence of use. One of the better and more interesting of this iconic Confederate used Civil War handgun featured in the great Civil War film “Cold Mountain” and another with Clint Eastwood. 12,000 - 16,000
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2571 - (A) TRANSITIONAL LEMAT CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: LeMat Model: Revolver Serial No. 526 Caliber/Bore: .42 Percussion / .63 Smoothbore Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2” / 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
The first of these guns were shipped in crates of 25 and sent to Richmond, Virginia for inspection, and was completed in July of 1863. These transitional models features full octagon barrel with the loading arm now mounted on the left side of frame instead of barrel. They are also referred to as the Old Paris Model as evidenced by the stylized barrel address that is stamped “COL LEMAT Bte SGDG”. You will find the early matching serial number 526 stamped on frame, cylinder, and left side of barrel, which is also stamped “LM”. It is believed these were all made at LeJay & Massiaux. All these early Paris transition models were made during the Civil War. This revolver has become synonymous with the Confederacy, in particular, Confederate officers, of which it was a favorite sidearm. Perfectly suited to the Cavalry. It is a nine shot .42 caliber percussion with 6-1/2” barrel with a smoothbore 5” barrel in .63 caliber. Serial number range places it directly in the Transition Models (450 to 950). They came standard with blued finish, checkered walnut grips and lanyard skullcrusher butt. Right side of barrel is stamped “LM”. CONDITION: This revolver has a clean, blending blue-brown, finish with some flashes of remaining blue. There is some denting on smoothbore barrel. Frame has a touch of wiped-on finish. Hammer exhibits pitting on both sides. Each grip panel has a small 1/4” chip missing. Cylinder indexes correctly. Exhibits strong, defined rifling with a slight ring approximately 1” from muzzle. Grooves are still shiny. Fine example of a true Civil War Confederate LeMat. One of the most desirable of all Confederate handguns, this example is far above average. 10,000 - 14,500
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2572 - (A) REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Remington Model: New Model Army Serial No. 18847 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique
The second most utilized Army revolver of the US Civil War. The .44 caliber Remington Army with its solid frame with top strap was incredibly strong and reliable. The United States Government purchased approximately 106,000 of these great revolvers and they were inspected and cartouched upon the two piece walnut grips. Drift adjustable front sight with grooved receiver for rear sight. 8 inch octagon barrel with “REMINGTON & SONS, ILION NEW YORK USA” marked on top strap. Serial number 18847 found on frame beneath left grip as well as on bottom of barrel and numbers 8847 on rear of cylinder. Both grips are numbered in pencil 8847 on interior. Blue finish overall with case colored hammer and brass trigger guard. Single action operation with safety notches on rear of cylinder. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with over 95% of the blue finish on barrel, 60% blue finish on frame with losses at back strap and recoil shield. Cylinder retains over 80% blue finish. Bore is bright and shiny with sharp lands and grooves. The action operates properly and locks up tight. The two piece grips are very fine with strong visible cartouche and two small chips at base of left grip. A very fine example of one of the Civil War’s finest revolvers 3,000 - 3,500
2573 - (A) GIANT .577 BLAND-PRYSE 5 SHOT REVOLVER. Manufacturer: British Model: Pryse Serial No. 1547 Caliber/Bore: .577 Bland Barrel Length: 6 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique
Marked “T.W. Watson Pall Mall London” upon the top strap and serial numbered 1547 on the frame. Nickel finish with ribbed 6-1/4” octagon barrel. Single and double action operation with top-break “Pryse” action. One piece checkered walnut grip with buttcap and lanyard swivel and ring. This incredible “Stopper Revolver” was intended for the quick dispatching of the most dangerous game, especially tigers in the Indian regions under British Rule. Several articles were written about these massive revolvers in the 1980’s and 90’s and described these revolvers as the ultimate “Big Bore Handgun”. This top break Pryse revolver is both English and Belgian proofed and interior of frame is marked “PR&S JOINT PATENTS”. Thomas Watson was the son-in-law of renowned gun maker William Tranter. In 1875 Thomas Watson acquired the manufacturing facility at 4 Colonnade in Pall Mall from Durs egg. He maintained the manufacture of the finest quality arms and equipment until 1885 when he transferred the company to his sons. The company was renamed Watson Brothers and continued the tradition of manufacturing best quality guns. CONDITION: Very fine with excellent bore and mechanics. Single and double action operation both work properly. Grips are very good with slight high point wear but very good. The nickel finish is slightly stained and has light spotting on the barrel. Numerous small scratches from storage and use. Truly a unique and rarely seen .577 Bland Pryse revolver and even a rarer opportunity to own. 3,500 - 5,500
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2574 - (A) GOOD ENGRAVED FRENCH PINFIRE REVOLVER BY M. JAVELLE ST. ETIENNE (1860-1880). Manufacturer: Chavelle Model: Pinfire Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique
Javelle revolvers are unique in that they have a lever which when activated causes the barrel cluster to fall forward for ease of cleaning and loading. Javelle patented this design and his revolvers are more collectible and interesting than the average French pinfire. This Javelle system has a 4” octagonal barrel with floral engraving at lug, plain six shot cylinder, finely engraved frame; plain trigger guard, hammer and trigger; smooth one piece ebony grips are well molded and fit the hand. Revolver is 9” overall. CONDITION: Barrel retains much original bright blue mixing with surface rust. Frame has much original blue finish. Trigger guard is either refinished or replaced as there is distortion and pitting on the bow. Buttcap is finely engraved and in nice condition. Ebony grips are original in good condition with only minor marks. Bore is good with some pitting. Action is excellent. Altogether, a fine example of this system. 750 - 1,250
2575 - (A) CASED COGSWELL & HARRISON SINGLE ACTION POCKET REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Cogswell & Harrison Model: Pocket Serial No. 11353 Caliber/Bore: .22 Short Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique 742
Offered is a Cogwells & Harrison dealer cased, Tranter’s Patent single action, spur trigger pocket revolver. Features seven shot, octagon barrel, brass frame, spur trigger, and walnut grips. Barrel stamped “COGSWELL & HARRISON” on top flat. Numerous British proofs. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 75% blue. Cylinder retains 40% blue. Frame is a deep mustard color. Near mint grips. Advances and locks up slightly off-time. Fine rifled bore with minor abrasion. Housed in a diminutive dealer label oak case. 3,000 - 5,000
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2576 - (A) INCREDIBLE 4-3/4” COLT ETCHED PANEL FACTORY ENGRAVED L.D. NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS (1883) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 86938 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique The factory letter lists serial number 86938 as having been sent in a ten gun shipment on February 10th, 1883 to Simmons Hardware, St. Louis as a factory engraved, nickel finish, 5-1/2” .44 caliber revolver. The records further indicate that this gun was returned by Simmons on February 2nd, 1887 with the barrel being factory changed from 5-1/2” to 4-3/4” and was reshipped to Simmons on February 14th, 1887. 4-3/4” etched panel Single Action Armies are extremely difficult to find in any grade or condition. This revolver has the distinctive engraved circles around the screws, which would indicate it was engraved by L.D. Nimschke or his shop. Engraved in a beautiful floral design with an exquisite border around the etched panel. Engraving is nearly full coverage. Matching serial number on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Each point is stamped with the letter “S” which we have never seen before and may have been done when the revolver was reshipped. This revolver is fitted with a stunning pair of real Mother of Pearl grips that have an eagle and snake carving on right panel. The etched panel is near mint. Legends are sharp. CONDITION: There is some light age freckling on barrel and cylinder but this revolver retains fully 85-90% of the original factory nickel with light bubbling on a couple spots on cylinder. Other areas of wear are nominal and perfectly blending with the rest of the gun. Even the screws have generous amounts of the original nitre blue finish. Locks up like new. Near mint bore. Absolutely outstanding short barrel, factory engraved Colt in lovely, untouched, all original condition. There simply aren’t enough superlatives to fully describe this revolver. 30,000 - 40,000
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2577 - (A) US COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY NETTLETON REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Cavalry SAA Serial No. 48438 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This high condition Henry Nettleton Cavalry revolver was manufactured in 1878 and Ordnance inspected by John Greer and Henry Nettleton. The fine condition on this revolver leads Mr. Kopec to believe this was possibly a state militia gun. It is entirely correct with the exception of a 1900’s style replacement hammer missing the “HN” stamp and the firing pin is a later concave style. That said, the remainder of the revolver is in as issued Cavalry configuration. Left side of the frame has the three line patent address with “US”. Proper font style on barrel address. Stamped “HN” for Henry Nettleton on backstrap, trigger guard, frame, barrel, and cylinder. Left side of grip has “JEG” John Greer inspector stamp and dated 1878. Right grip has the “HN” Henry Nettleton cartouche. Full or partial matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, bottom of right grip in block letters, and on cylinder. Script initials on right grip. CONDITION: This revolver remains in extremely fine condition. Barrel retains a smooth blue-brown patina with sharp barrel legend and flashes of blue. Front sight is untouched. Frame retains 98% color case hardening. Fine case coloring on hammer. Cylinder has exposed drag line, shows 70% blue mixing with pleasant patina. Fire blue screws are near mint. Walnut grips are excellent with all readable cartouche stamps. Near mint bore and action with all four Colt clicks. This revolver was shipped to the United States Army soon after the Battle of Little Bighorn. 30,000 - 40,000
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2578 - (A) HIGH CONDITION NEW YORK ENGRAVED ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER (1883) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 101635 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Factory letter states this is one of five consecutive revolvers shipped in .44 caliber with soft finish shipped to Colt’s largest New York distributor Hartley & Graham. When these guns were sent with “soft finish” they were being shipped outside the factory for engraving. Often times by the very same engravers or shops as those done in house. In this particular case the distinctive scroll work appears to be the work or of the shop of L.D. Nimschke, who was one of the star Colt engravers from 1850-1900. His scroll work was similar, but also quite different, from his contemporary Colt engraver Cuno Helfricht, who worked for Colt from 1871 to 1921. This revolver has matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard and backstrap. The barrel exhibits the etched panel “Colt Frontier Six Shooter”. Frame has the three line patent date. Barrel has the one line patent date. This gun features nearly two thirds period custom engraving, full nickel finish, six shot, single action, fluted cylinder, type two ejector rod head, and beautifully aged one pieced genuine ivory grips. The gun matches the factory letter, the engraving, finish, and ivory grips were done the outside facility refereed to as above. CONDITION: This revolver appears to be nearly unfired since finished, retaining 95% of its beautiful nickel finish that has dulled on grip straps and few high points only. The engraving was masterfully accomplished and the screws retain generous amounts of blue finish. Ivory grips are excellent and turned yellow. Action indexes and locks up with a vault. Has near mint bore. Etched panel is near perfect. Cylinder does have a dragline. This handsome revolver appeared on the cover of the Las Vegas CADA show held July 12th-14th, 1991. The cover of this magazine showing this revolver along with factory letter will accompany with purchase. An outstanding chance to get a factory quality, engraved, black powder Colt at a fraction of the price had the engraving been done within the walls of the Colt factory. The craftsmanship is of master quality. 20,000 - 30,000
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2579 - (A) LONDON CASED COLT ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER WITH STOCK (1887) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 123461 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
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Factory letter states this revolver, with Hartford address, shipped September 8th, 1887 to Colt’s London Agency. It is listed as a 7-1/2”, blue, .44-40 with rubber grips. Revolver remains in that configuration. Features the etched panel Colt Frontier Six Shooter, blue and case colored finish, eagle hard rubber grips with matching etched number in right panel, and fire blued screws. This revolver features English inspector marks on every cylinder flat along with frame and barrel. Has a beautiful, totally readable etched panel. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 75-80% of the bright factory high polish blue finish. Rod housing has all high polish blue on top, worn patina on right side. Flashes of original blue on trigger guard and backstrap. 15% case colored on left side of frame at forward section; matching amount on right side. Right side of frame shows some light evidence of cleaning. Cylinder is basically grey patina with nearly all the blue in the flutes. Traces of color on hammer. Generous amounts of fire blue on screws. Eagle grips are near mint. Indexes and locks up like new with all four Colt clicks. Mirror near mint bore. Extremely nice etched panel as a stand alone gun, but this rare offering comes housed in a specially made London oak case lined in green velvet with an original nickel plated shoulder stock, Churchill oil bottle, ebony turnscrew and wooden handled cleaning rod. Shoulder stock retains 98% original nickel finish. Colt trade label on inside lid. Incredibly rare combination of cased etched panel and shoulder stock in a case designed specifically for the set. A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire such a set. 20,000 - 30,000
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2580 - (A) COLT “CUSTER AVENGER” “TROOP C, 7TH CAVALRY” SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 17561 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Documented and reviewed by Colt expert John Kopec, Colt Single Action 17561 is attributed to Troop “C” 7th Cavalry. Inspected by A.P. Casey and sub-inspected by W.W. Johnson. This group of guns was issued to the 7th Cavalry replacement troops in October of 1876 and these troops are known as “Custer’s Avengers”. This revolver, according to John Kopec, is one of the 1197 guns later recalled and refurbished at Springfield Armory in 1895 for re-issue to the State of New York. During this refurbish the guns were cleaned, repaired, and refinished as necessary, giving them a slightly better grade of finish as opposed to the factory Colt finish applied at the factory. It is noted that gun is matching with the exception of the cylinder that is numbered 121047 and is considered to be field mixed by troopers in the field. The butt is marked with New York militia markings applied by the state armorer and it is believed by Mr. Kopec to identify the gun to 19th Separate Company, Signal Corps of the New York State Militia. These historic guns have a very low survival rate as they were utilized by the United States Cavalry and then the state militias. Surviving in the 7-1/2 inch Cavalry configuration and not having been modified to the 5 1/2 inch Artillery configuration makes them a very uncommon indeed. The revolver is accompanied by an original 12 round package of Frankford Arsenal cartridges dated August 1874. The package is sealed, unopened, and is exceptionally fine. CONDITION. Very fine. Over 40% blue finish remains on the barrel with most all blue under ejector rod housing with balance turning dove grey. The frame retains strong case colors in protected areas with typical silvering at high points from period use. The back strap is mostly worn patina with large areas of blue finish in protected area behind hammer. Trigger guard is mostly void of finish with exception of protected area around serial number. The grips are good with no cartouche but are properly serial numbered 7561 within backstrap channel. All markings are legible and bore and mechanics are very good. This revolver has been determined to be a historically correct New York Militia revolver by John Kopec and would be a great centerpiece to any collection of US Colt Single actions or Western Americana collection. This revolver is accompanied by the 2-page Kopec letter, the rare 1874 box of cartridges, and an NRA Ten Best Arms Exhibition Award coin, numbered 442. 17,500 - 27,500
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2581 - (A) HIGH CONDITION HENRY NETTLETON U.S. CALVARY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY (1878). Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Serial No. 48225 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Full or partial matching serial numbers can be found on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, bottom of barrel, and cylinder. “HN” inspector stamp for Henry Nettleton can be found on the bottom of barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Left side of frame has the three line patent address along with a U.S. stamp. Left trigger bow has a “VP” triangle indicating the revolver was returned for repair at one time. Both sides of the original one piece oil finished walnut grips have inspector marks. Left side is dated 1878. Right side of the grip is stamped “HN” for Henry Nettleton. CONDITION: Following are some notes on this revolver taken from the John Kopec accompanying letter. John dates this manufacture to July 17th, 1878. “This revolver displays most of its original blue and case colored finish. The barrel shows most of its military blue finish with prominent feathering markings adjacent to front sight. The case colors of the frame remain brilliant in all areas except for the top-strap which shows some holster drag. The cylinder displays much of its original blue finish, which remains stronger in the flutes. The grips of this example remain in near perfect condition showing the ordnance inspector’s cartouches in immaculate condition. The ejector tube has lost only a small amount of blue finish at the very tip.” John believes these were released as surplus from unissued inventories. He advances the belief that at least two unopened of one hundred revolvers of these brand new Henry Nettleton revolvers were discovered in Ordnance stores circa May 1922, which accounts for many of these beautiful condition Henry Nettleton revolvers remaining today. He also states that the Colt was refitted for the hammer and trigger at the factory late pre-war or early post-war years, hence the “VP” proof. He goes on to state that the hammer was not removed because of a frozen front guard screw. He also makes note to the light screwdriver scarring adjacent to front trigger guard screw and some minor marring of the left front frame screw head. There are minor surface scars, high edge wear at muzzle, ejector, and cylinder. Cylinder has dragline. One could fairly easily restore the original style hammer and trigger to this gun, if they so possessed. The action indexes and locks up like a bank vault. The bore is near mint. Also features the early screw in black powder frame and donut ejector rod head. Even the trigger guard and backstrap retain the majority of their factory applied blue finish with some freckling on backstrap. This is one of the finest Nettleton era Colts one could hope to find and will be a bell-ringer in any collection. 15,000 - 25,000
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2582 - (A) NEW YORK ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1881) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 68648 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Factory letter indicates serial No. 68648 was shipped soft, in .45 caliber; barrel length not listed (indicating standard 7-1/2”), and was shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, one of Colt’s largest distributors, on April 1st, 1881 in a shipment of 25 guns. The work “soft” indicates the frame and gate were not case hardened and left in soft condition to be engraved by the dealer. In most cases, the engraver or his shop were the same as those used within the factory walls; in this case the engraving is distinctly the pattern of Cuno Helfricht or his shop. Revolver exhibits two-thirds engraving in a floral and punch dot pattern with lovely decorative borders and shell designs. Revolver has full or partial matching numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. Cylinder number is stamped on back of cylinder with three digits, 648, rather than the usual side placement. The letter “E” is stamped under serial number on trigger guard, and the letter “F” under serial number on frame. The letter “E” was often stamped on percussion pistols to indicate engraving. Finished in full nickel plate and fitted with a pair of ivory grips Has three line patent date, second style ejector head, and early type hammer. CONDITION: Gun has the appearance of nearly 95% nickel plating, but when you examine the grip straps you can see that some of the metal is patina but blends so perfectly with the nickel that it just appears to be a bit duller. Other than the straps, balance of the revolver appears to retains fully 95% dealer applied nickel finish with sharp legends. The grips have shrunk and have turned a mustard color; there is a 1/4” chip at left front toe. Revolver does not appear to have seen much use as there is very little cylinder face burn. Bore exhibits strong lands and grooves with some light abrasion. These New York engraved guns were engraved by the same shops that worked within the Colt walls and offer a superb opportunity to acquire an incredible engraved example at a far better price than those engraved within the dome. This early example is a true showcase. 12,500 - 17,500
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2583 - (A) HIGH CONDITION COLT ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1888) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 127007 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
One of the most desirable of all Colt Single Action Armies are the scarce and beautiful blue and case colored black powder frame etched panel .44’s. This example is exceptional in all respects. You will find full matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Colt was no longer numbering the cylinders and barrels at this time. Has the type 2 ejector rod head, screw in black powder frame, and Colt eagle gutta percha grips. Trigger bow stamped .44 cal, bottom of barrel stamped .44. Blue and case colored finish. According to factory letter, this revolver was shipped with four other guns on October 2nd, 1888 to one of the largest midwest distributors, Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett, and Co., Chicago, in .44 caliber with a 7 - 1/2” barrel, blue finish, and rubber stocks. We removed the stocks and the number 7007 is written inside base of right panel. One thing that should be understood is that Colt very seldom sent revolvers to smaller companies and if they did, the price was much higher. Therefore, a majority of the Colts purchased west of the Mississippi at this time were ordered by small gun shops from the larger distributors in Chicago, New York, St. Louis, and Cincinnati as well as large West Coast suppliers in California. Therefore, it is just as likely that this was ordered by a small firm in Kansas as its chances of remaining in Chicago. CONDITION: The etched panel is near perfect, and one of the best we have seen on a blued gun. Barrel retains approximately 85-90% of the original factory high polish blue. Ejector rod retains 50% of the original factory high polish blue. 70% blue on trigger guard, thinning on straps, with some nice high polish blue on top of backstrap. Frame has three line patent address with early type 1 hammer. Hammer retains approximately 75% case colors. Frame retains approximately 35% case colors, balance having greyed out. Razor sharp barrel legends. Generous amounts of fire blue on screw heads. Cylinder retains 40% of original blue, balance toned. Has all four perfect Colt clicks, locks up like a vault, with a near mint bore with sharp lands and grooves and a tiny hint of light frosting which may clean. Grips are perfectly fitted in near mint condition with no chips. Because the blue finish is far more fragile than nickel, it is extremely difficult to find a blackpowder frame with etched panel in the blue and case color configuration that retains this much of the original condition. This example would be a prize in any collection of early, high condition Colts. 10,000 - 15,000
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2584 - (A) RARE COLT MODEL 1878 “OMNIPOTENT” DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Serial No. 344 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Serial No. 344 was shipped on August 17th, 1878 in a shipment of five guns to B. Kittredge Arms Co. in nickel finish with 7-1/2” barrel, .45 Colt and was furnished with Omnipotent roll mark (etched on barrel) with stocks not listed. This was only the second shipment of Omnipotents to Kittredge and the first with nickel guns as stated in “Colt’s Double Action Revolver Model of 1878” by Don Wilkerson, page 235. The factory historical letter details this gun as shown in the shipping records. An accompanying factory letter for a blue gun, number 212 (with 344 added) states “the serial numbers of the other four numbers are 322, 286, 323 and 340. The five nickel numbers are 319, 344, 290, 215 and 335”. The so-called early-fat grip checkered walnut grips were standard at that time. The gun exists today, just as listed in letter with nickel finish, fire blue trigger, back of hammer and screws; and finished with a lanyard ring. Barrel address is sharp. “.45 CAL” is stamped on left front trigger bow. Matching serial number on bottom of barrel and back of cylinder. The “OMNIPOTENT” legend is slightly worn but completely visible with all letters intact. Barrel retains approximately 90% original nickel, factory finish with light muzzle wear. 90% finish on frame turning grey forward of cylinder on both sides, with handling marks on both sides. Cylinder retains approximately 80% original nickel with wear on ends and bubbling/flaking on balance. Grips are excellent with usual minor dings. Indexes correctly. Fine, clean bore with minor abrasion. Generous amounts of fire blue. The term “Omnipotent” was coined by the Kittredge firm as a sales tool. It is arguably one of the scarcest and most in-demand Model 1878’s ever made with a total production estimated at less than 160. These are seldom seen and eagerly sought and sports the so-called fat grip found only on First Models.This well- known example is also documented on page 135 of the book “Colt And It’s Collectors” (2003) and was a key specimen of the award winning best known collection of this model. 9,000 - 11,000
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2585 - (A) US CALVARY COLT SINGLE-ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1880). Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 55680 Caliber/Bore: .45 L. C Barrel Length: 7 - 1 / 2” FFL Status: Antique
This Colt letters as having been shipped on April 21st, 1880, in a shipment of 150 guns to the United States government. It is a standard cavalry model in all respects, with blue finish and one piece walnut grips. This revolver has full or partial matching numbers on the following: frame, trigger guard, backstrap, barrel, and cylinder. Other features include proper one line Colt barrel address, left side of frame has three line patent dates and is stamped “US”. You can find the inspector marks “D.F.C.” for David Clark stamped on the bottom of the barrel, frame, and cylinder. Left side of the grip is dated 1880 and has the script cartouche “D.A.L.” for David A. Lyle. Right side grip has the cartouche “D.F.C” as well. Lyle was appointed to the Springfield Armory in 1876. Aside from some original flashes of blue on trigger guard, gun is basically soft grey gun-metal patina. There is some original blue in the cylinder flutes, and along protective edges of ejector housing. Grips have been re-oiled, but are sharp. Revolver has all four Colt clicks and locks up tight. Bore is near mint. Screw heads are sharp and centric. A far above average Indian Wars Calvary revolver. 8,000 - 12,000
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2586 - (A) DOCUMENTED FACTORY ENGRAVED TEXAS SHIPPED COLT 1877 THUNDERER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH TOOLED HOLSTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 Lightning Serial No. 73723 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Antique Nickel finish with 5” barrel, full front sight, and two line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has the 3-line patent dates. Mounted with smooth two piece pearl grips with last three digits of matching serial number to this revolver on the inside. Rear face of cylinder also has last three digits of matching serial number. Revolver is beautifully engraved by Cuno Helfricht in his typical patterns of flowing foliate arabesque scrolls that have fine pearled background. Left recoil shield & loading gate are engraved with this traditional sunburst or flower blossom patterns. Top strap is engraved in snake & dot patterns. Matching foliate arabesque patterns extend 3/4 up each side of the barrel with geometric patterns around the address. Top gullet of the ejector housing is engraved in snake & dot patterns with a simple vine pattern on the outer radius. Sides of the trigger guard are engraved with snake & dot patterns. Cylinder is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s trademark alternating patterns on lands between flutes with a snake & dot pattern around the rear edge. Top of the backstrap is engraved in a simple X-pattern with geometric patterns on the backstrap & trigger guard. Altogether a fine factory engraved Colt Thunderer. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber .41 Colt with 5” barrel, nickel finish, pearl stocks & factory engraved. Shipped to Ketlesen & Degatau, El Paso, TX on December 30, 1889 in a 15 gun shipment. Also accompanied by a tan leather single loop mail-order holster with pressed decorations. Very few of these revolvers survive today and of those extremely few are engraved. Texas shipped engraved Colts of this period are extremely rare and when encountered are typically in poor condition as these treasured guns were a tool not jewelry as they commonly were considered in the more stabilized eastern regions. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including cylinder and grips. Barrel retains 88-90% strong factory nickel with losses around the muzzle and some fine pitting on left side of muzzle. Frame retains about 98% crisp factory nickel and the cylinder about 90%. Backstrap has some loose nickel and n area of dark corrosion at the rear arch as well as a dark area on the front strap with a few small flakes on the trigger bow. Hammer is bright polished on the sides and retains most of its fire blue on the edges. Trigger retains most of its orig fire blue, thin on the front face. Screws retain most of their orig fire blue. Grips are crisp showing great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pin-prick pitting. Holster shows moderate wear with solid stitching. A wonderful documented Texas shipped Colt. 8,000 - 12,000
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2587 - (A) HIGH CONDITION COLT ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1879) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 51763 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique The factory letter on this fine Colt indicates that it was part of a four gun shipment on May 17th, 1879 to one of Colt’s largest dealers, H&D Folsom Arms Co., New York, in a nickel finish. Barrel length and grips are not listed but 7 - 1/2” and varnished walnut one piece stocks were standard and would not be listed unless special order. You will find matching serial numbers and assembly numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and bottom of barrel, which is also stamped 44. CONDITION: This desirable early etched panel Colt has seen very little use as evidenced by light cylinder burn. Razor sharp barrel address. Sharp three line patent dates on frame. Near mint etched panel “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” has the screw in blackpowder frame, donut head ejector, type 1 hammer, full nickel finish, fire blued screws, varnished one piece walnut grips. This revolver retains fully 85%+ factory original nickel finish. Straps are basically grey patina that blends perfectly with the nickel. Some light age spotting on barrel and some usual areas of wear on cylinder. Areas of exposed metal blend perfectly with the nickel finish, giving it a lovely homogeneous eye appeal. Indexes and locks up like a brand new gun. Strong, near mint bore. Screws retain a majority of their fire blue and all are true with the exception of the marred ejector housing screw. Grips retain a majority of their original varnish with usual wear at base and small nicks and loss of varnish on left panel. Still retains a solid 90% original varnish. You would have to look a long time to find a finer condition pre-1880 Colt etched panel. A beautiful collector grade civilian Colt. Originally purchased from the Jonathan Peck Collection. 7,000 - 10,000
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2588 - (A) HISTORIC 1ST COLT MODEL 1892 CIVILIAN SHIPMENT SERIAL NO. 10001 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1892 Serial No. 10001 Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique All of the following information is taken from the definitive book on these revolvers, written by Robert Best, titled “A Study of Colt’s New Army & Navy Pattern Double Action Revolvers 1889 to 1908”. For all intents and purposes, at first glance, this revolver appears to be a standard US issue that features the six shot fluted cylinder with stop notches. The left side frame, bottom of left grip, back of cylinder and bottom of barrel are stamped “RAC” for Renaldo Carr. Butt is stamped “US ARMY MODEL 1892”. Additional stampings include “P1” under the barrel, “K1” on the cylinder release, and “12-16” written in pencil inside both grips. The back of the cylinder is also stamped “1” and “P”. On June 16th, 1892, the Army awarded Colt a contract for 5,000 of the new Double Action Army Model of 1892. This first 5,000 guns were delivered by July 31st, 1893 and serial numbered 1 to 5000. An additional 3,000 revolvers were delivered by December 31st, 1893 for a total of 8,000 revolvers and two contracts, serial numbers 1 to 8000. Colt then started production and shipment of the Civilian Model 1892 from December of 1892 to June of 1894. Colt skipped to serial number 10001 after numbering five previous revolvers. The first civilian revolver was delivered on December 9th, 1892. Beverly Haynes at Colt’s Historical Records Units confirmed there was no shipping data between numbers 8000 and 10000 serial range. Of these 8,000 military shipped Colts, approximately 7,496 were recalled for alteration to the Model 1894 specifications. This revolver was not modified. There is numerous information about Colt using parts on hand, and it is apparent Colt used existing military stamped parts to build the first ever shipped Civilian Model. You have serial number on the cylinder release, back of cylinder, and “P1” on bottom of the barrel; that further confirm that Colt serial number 10001 was the first civilian shipped Colt that was actually built with US Army marked parts. In addition, there is no final inspector mark on the left side of the grip as is found on all 8,000 military contract models. It is not surprising that the first ever Colt civilian shipped 1892 that was built using surplus parts, and as a civilian model would not have been shipped back for the 1894 upgrade. The familiar pony in circle found on many civilian models is not present, as that space is occupied by the “RAC” inspector mark. CONDITION: This revolver was found in a wall during renovation at an old home in Philadelphia and its condition nearly unimprovable. Barrel has a slight rub on bottom, otherwise retaining 95% of the bright commercial type blue finish. The frame has some overall high edge wear and retains fully 95% high polish blue. Backstrap has a bit of thinning and remains at 80%. Trigger guard retains 95%. Inner grip frame retains approximately 85% with a few scratches and back of trigger guard, probably from some one wearing a ring. Cylinder remains at approximately 75-80%. Still retains nearly all the fire blue on screws. Traces of fire blue on trigger. 95% fire blue on hammer. Grips are near mint. Action like new. Bore is near mint. This is probably the finest condition, unaltered Model 1892 and extremely historic in the fact it is the first 1892 Colt listed as civilian shipped. Factory research lists this revolver being shipped as a 6” blued .38 with wood stocks, shipped to Captain V. McNally, Ordnance Department, USA on December 29th, 1892 in a three gun shipment. 7,000 - 10,000
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2589 - (A) FINE VON OPPEN MARKED .450 BOXER CIVILIAN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY MANUFACTURED 1874. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Civilian SAA Calvary Serial No. 9027 Caliber/Bore: .45 Boxer Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Full blue finish Colt Single Action Army with 7-1/2” barrel marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT.U.S.A.”. Serial number 9027 found on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder and barrel beneath ejector rod housing. Bullseye ejector and one piece varnished walnut grips. Full blue finish including frame, as was the British style. Vividly marked on right side of trigger guard with the forward facing rampant Colt with the small block “C” indicating that it was marketed by Barron Frederick Von Oppen who represented Samuel Colt in London. Marked “45 cal”, “B” on left side of trigger guard indication the gun is chambered for the .45 Boxer cartridge. Two line patent marking on left side of frame. Cylinder has no lead in slots and is still properly chambered for the short .45 Boxer cartridge. These early export guns are rarely found in in any condition and when found are most often rechambered to the more available .45 Colt cartridges. British proof marks are found on the barrel and on each chamber. CONDITION: Very good with over 60% blue finish remaining on barrel. Black powder frame retains well over 80% blue finish while trigger guard has 40% finish with front strap worn to patina. Backstrap is an even patina with blue finish in protected areas. Cylinder has silvered out with slight traces of blue in flutes, one piece varnished walnut grips are very fine with generous amounts of varnish and very slight chipping at bottom edges and at toe. Bore is very good with strong rifling with very light frosting in grooves. Action is crisp and functions properly. A very fine and honest Colt single action that requires no explanations or excuses. 6,500 - 10,000
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2590 - (A) OUTSTANDING COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1886) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 100692 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
This outstanding, early black powder Colt was shipped on May 6th, 1886 in a shipment of 20 guns to one of Colt’s largest Midwest distributors, Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. It was shipped as a 4-3/4”, .45 Colt with rubber grips. Full or partial matching numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. CONDITION: Short two line barrel address barrel retains 95% of its original high polish factory mirror blue with just a hint of muzzle wear and light handling marks. Sight has never been filed down. Housing has nearly all the fire blue on top while the side is basically gunmetal patina. The cylinder retains approximately 50% original factory blue with the balance blending silver patina. Backstrap has high polish blue at the top and grey on back. Intermixed touch of blue with grey patina on front strap. 75% brilliant blue on trigger guard and forward section. The loading gate has patterned out but the recoil shield has traces of case colors; the balance of case colors on frame are nearly all intact. Hammer exhibits 75% case colors. The eagle Colt checkered gutta percha grips fit snugly, are not numbered and have one small chip at right front toe. All four Colt clicks. Locks up like a vault. Near mint, early, wide groove rifling. It would be nearly impossible to find a better condition all original, untouched, early Colt short barrel .45, and this one is a top condition example. 7,000 - 9,000
2591 - (A) FINE ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER (1881). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 64786 Caliber/Bore: .44 WCF Barrel Length: 7 - 1 / 2” FFL Status: Antique
According to the factory letter, this revolver was part of a 50 gun shipment sent on February 17th, 1881, to J.P. Moore’s and Sons, New York. Listed as a standard blue .44. Stocks not listed (standard varnished walnut). Barrel length not listed (Standard 7-1/2”). Barrel and grips were standard fare when this gun was shipped, as was the Colt Frontier Six Shooter acid etched barrel stamp. This early gun features the three line patent and frame, and single line barrel address. You will find full or partial matching numbers on the following: Frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, as well as under the barrel, which is visible when ejector housing is removed. Bottom of barrel is stamped “.44” for caliber. This rare etched panel retains traces of original blue on housing and straps, with generous blue on trigger guard. Case colors and balance of metal have patinaed to a smooth gun metal grey. A couple of the screw heads are marred, while the grips are very good with chipping at bottom and some darkening from being too close to a fire on left side, with chip at left toe. The gun indexes with all four Colt clicks, and locks up correctly. Bore is well defined and clean. A fine, clean, all original example of an 1881 produced etched-panel Colt. 6,000 - 8,000
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2592 - (A) SCARCE HIGH CONDITION ANTIQUE FACTORY NICKEL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .32 CALIBER REVOLVER (1892) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 145023 Caliber/Bore: .32 WCF Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Factory letter states this revolver was shipped in a one gun shipment on May 12th, 1892 to Frank S. Taggart & Co. as a 7-1/2”, nickel, .32 caliber with stocks not listed. The .32 caliber was introduced in 1884 and was not an immediate hit, therefore it is extremely difficult to find .32 caliber Armies in the antique serial range with black powder frame; and even more difficult to find in factory nickel with long barrel. This is one of the nicest examples of these that we have seen. This is a full nickel variation with the nickel hammer and trigger. CONDITION: Overall, retains approximately 90% or better factory nickel with razor sharp legends. Left side of the barrel has a little area of salt and pepper and some thinning at muzzle. Cylinder has light drag line and light bubbling/frosting at both rear sides of frame. Nearly all bright blue on screws. Even that straps have the majority of the factory nickel, blending with gunmetal. A pair of near mint unnumbered Colt checkered gutta percha grips that fit precisely. All screws are fairly true with the majority of their nitre blue finish, as is cylinder pin. The traverse pin was introduced in 1892 but this revolver was built with the black powder screw-in frame. Strong, near mint rifled bore. Action is as new. This is the best condition factory nickel .32 long barrel we have ever had. 6,500 - 9,500
2593 - (A) US COLT CAVALRY NETTLETON INSPECTED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1878). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 49747 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Full or partial matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, barrel and cylinder. “HN” inspector stamp (Henry Nettleton) can be found on the bottom of barrel, frame, backstrap, trigger guard, hammer and cylinder. Left side of frame has the three line patent date with US stamp. Colt barrel legend is sharp. CONDITION: Ejector rod head, cylinder pin and loading gate have been replaced with non-correct parts. Backstrap has a piece of metal missing where the left screw attaches to frame. All screw heads show some degree of deformity. Front sight has been taken down a bit. Barrel is a mix of blue-brown-grey patina. Frame is a dull patina with some wiped-on finish. Cylinder is a blue-grey patina with some wiped on finish and numerous dents. Grip straps and trigger guard have washed to a grey patina with some freckling. One piece walnut grips are shy to metal, chipped at toes and right grip has a wood putty repair. Indexes and locks up fine. Rifling exhibits strong grooves, frosted lands with some abrasion. Overall a decent Henry Nettleton that could be greatly improved by replacing incorrect parts. 5,500 - 7,500
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2594 - (A) US COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (RAC-1890). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 133541 Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
The John Kopec letter notes that this revolver is in all original condition with all original parts. He states the revolver was manufactured in 1890, circa June 6th, and was inspected by Captain Stanhope Blunt and Renaldo Carr. This revolver remains in its basic Cavalry configuration and escaped the Ordnance recall of 1893, and has not been altered into the Artillery Model. The small letter “k” found stamped on the trigger guard, buttstrap, and tip of ejector tube are for Mr. A. Kind, a Colt factory employee. Frame has three line patent address with “US” stamp. “RAC” can be found stamped on barrel, frame, cylinder. Full or matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, barrel, and cylinder. Front sight does not appear to have been filed. CONDITION: There is a small dent observed at left front barrel receptacle. Small crack repair on top strap, skillfully repaired. There is a small repair at toe of left grip. Inspectors stamps on both grips are faint; left side is barely visible, right side is visible but not readable. There is an abrasion on barrel address. Gun is basically a smooth brown patina. Oil finished grips are excellent. All metal surfaces are basically a soft, homogeneous brown patina. Has all four Colt clicks, indexes and locks up correctly, and has a strong, clean, well-defined and shiny bore. 5,000 - 7,500
2595 - (A) SCARCE 4 - 3/4” ETCHED PANEL COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER(1887) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 122758 Caliber/Bore: .44/40 Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
With the addition of the 4 - 3/4” barrel, we are offering, for what might be the first time, a blued etched panel in all three standard barrel lengths. We do not know the production of the 4 - 3/4” and 5 - 1/2” etched panels but they are at least twice as rare as the 7 - 1/2”. Partially due to the fact that these two barrel lengths were not even offered until 1875 and the etched panel was only offered until 1888, leaving a scant 13 years where the two could mix. According to factory letter, this was one of a six gun shipment sent to one of Colt’s largest Midwest retailers - Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett, and Co., Chicago and was shipped in .44 caliber with 4 - 3/4” barrel, blue finish, and rubber grips, which is how it remains today. Revolver has matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Barrel stamped 44. CONDITION: Etched panel is totally visible and readable, with barrel retaining 75-80% original factory bright blue finish with razor sharp two line barrel address. Cylinder has nice blue in all the flutes. Scattered blue on trigger guard and backstrap, approximately 25%. Frame still has some bright case colors in recesses with balance patterned out. Eagle gutta percha grips fit fine and are in near mint condition but are unnumbered. Screws are basically true with generous amounts of nitre blue finish. Has all four Colt clicks, indexes and locks up correctly. Near mint bore, sharp rifling, some minor residue in the barrel. This is an extremely difficult example to find, with this being one of the better collection grade examples we have seen. 5,000 - 7,000
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2596 - (A) RARE 5 - 1/2 INCH COLT ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1888) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 127252 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Finding a blackpowder frame 5 - 1/2” etched panel Colt in the blued finish is one of the hardest to acquire of all the early Single Actions. Revolver has matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Colt was no longer stamping serial numbers on barrel or cylinder, but bottom of barrel does have a 44 stamp. Also stamped 44 Cal on left trigger guard. Three line patent date on left side of frame. Type 1 hammer, type 2 ejector rod head. Black Colt gutta percha eagle grips, unnumbered, and fit fine to the gun but there is some gap at the frame indicating that grips are probably period correct original eagles replaced at some point. CONDITION: Etched panel is readable. Razor sharp barrel stamp. Barrel retains approximately 20% of the original high polish blue blending perfectly with grey patina, recess of ejector rod housing retains 90% brilliant blue, balance patina. Cylinder is void of any original blue. Frame colors have mostly faded with a few traces of color. Traces of color on hammer. Touches of bright factory blue on trigger guard and backstrap in protected areas. Traces of fire blue on screws and true. Grips are excellent to near mint. Has all four Colt clicks. Action locks up like a vault. Strong rifled bore with the light blackpowder abrasion and should clean better. Classic blackpowder Colt SAA with a nice homogeneous appeal. A beautiful and extremely scarce 5 - 1/2” barrel revolver. 5,000 - 7,000
2597 - (A) FINE CONDITION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1884). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 111243 Caliber/Bore: .45 LC Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Letter indicates this revolver was part of a 50 gun shipment from Colt to one of its major dealers in New York City, the firm of Hartley & Graham. It was shipped on October 25th,1884 and listed as a 7-1/2” blue .45 with rubber grips. The backstrap is engraved by hand “GEMERTS(?) JACK 1885”. This fine condition early revolver comes with a plethora of printed information about a doctor in Dodge City and his exploits during this era, but none of the information nor the name has anything to do with the paper. Therefore, we do not see the tie-in associated with this gun, and as such, we are offering simply as a very fine example of an early 1880’s civilian Colt revolver. Everything else included with the exception of the factory letter is quite interesting but cannot be any factual attribution, although the carving on backstrap appears to be of the period. We will include all of this paper for your own amusement and possible further research and interesting findings. CONDITION: It remains in fine, untouched condition. One line barrel address with 60-70% original factory blue remaining. It has the three line patent stamp on the left side frame. Matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Case colored frame and hammer. Grips are gutta percha with eagles. The cylinder retains approximately 30% original high polish blue with a balanced soft patina. Hammer retains 60% original case colors. The trigger guard and straps retain approximately 30% blue. Grips are near mint and fit precisely. Revolver indexes and locks up like new. The bore exhibits sharp, well defined shiny rifling. 5,000 - 7,000 760
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2598 - (A) RARE DOCUMENTED COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Ejectorless Serial No. 13551 Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique One of only 47 examples ever produce according to Don Wilkerson in his book “Colts Double Action Revolvers Model 1878” were ever produced with the 3-1/2” barrel. The included Colt factory letter confirms the caliber, 3-1/2” barrel and blue finish with the type of stocks not listed. The revolver was shipped to M. Kennedy & Brothers of St. Paul, Minnesota, as part of a two gun shipment on March 23rd, 1885. Ejectorless Colt Model 1878 revolvers with a 3-1/2” barrel, like this example, are scarce. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two line Hartford address and the left side of the trigger guard is stamped “45 CAL”. The serial number is stamped on the butt with the partial serial number “551” on the cylinder. The assembly “58” stamped on the loading gate. Fitted with checkered rampant Colt grips. The right grip panel is numbered to another gun (3913) and the left grip panel is numbered to the gun (551). CONDITION: Fine. The revolver retains 25% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. There is some scattered light pitting and spotting. The grips are also fine with some minor handling marks and some wear in the checkering. Mechanically fine. A great opportunity to own a well documented great rarity from Colt. 5,000 - 7,000
2599 - (A) FINE “RAC” INSPECTED COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Artillery Single Action Serial No. RAC136360 Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Originally produced in 1891 and later Arsenal rebuilt into the 5-1/2” Artillery configuration. US inspected on left side of case colored frame with traditional two line patent. Barrel is arsenal modified to 5-1/2” and is “DFC” inspected and numbered 5633 under ejector rod housing. One piece military walnut grips are void of inspectors marks but are numbered 5215 in rear back strap mortise. These Artillery Single Action revolvers have a wonderful history from the late Indian War period through the Philippine and Spanish American War periods. Most of these revolvers where very hard used and many were later modified for civilian use reducing the original configuration examples for collectors today. CONDITION: Very fine with most arsenal reapplied blue finish remaining on barrel, cylinder and grip straps. Muzzle has a 1-1/2” area of finish loss and slight period pitting from holster carry. Grip straps are slightly worn with over 60% finish remaining on backstrap and front strap has silvered out as is traditionally found. Bore is very fine and strong. Cylinder chambers are smooth and without distress while exterior has typical edge wear. Grips are full sized and with out material loss. Screws are very good with several being lightly fouled. Action is crisp with solid lock up and functions properly. A very good and above average example of the Indian War period iconic Colt Single Action. 5,000 - 7,000
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2600 - (A) HIGH CONDITION US ARTILLERY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 18877 Caliber/Bore: .45 LC Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This beautiful Artillery-altered Colt US Cavalry Model is a fairly typical 1890’s conversion utilizing the following parts: frame dates to 1875, barrel number 7615 Ainsworth inspected, trigger guard number 9369 Ainsworth inspected, backstrap number 19175 stamped “C”, and cylinder number 8738 stamped “RAC” for Renaldo Carr. Left side of frame has two line patent date and stamped “US”. Single line barrel address. Type I hammer, donut ejector head, one piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Near mint, nearly unused condition. Barrel retains 98% of the arsenal blue with razor sharp legends and distinct feathering at front sight. Cylinder retains 90% arsenal blue with light high edge wear and some patina coming through. Backstrap has 90% of the bright blue mixed with some light toning; same can be said for the trigger guard. Frame retains approximately 85% of the case colors. 50% case colors on hammer. 90% blue on ejector housing. Grips have been refinished and has a ghost image of cartouche box on both sides, but no visible initials. Indexes and locks up like new. Near mint bore. This revolver barely has any high edge muzzle wear. Nearly unfired. If you have been looking for an outstanding Artillery US Colt, one would be hard-pressed to find a better example. 4,500 - 7,500
2601 - (A) ANTIQUE HIGH CONDITION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 CALIBER REVOLVER (1894)AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 155018 Caliber/Bore: .38-40 WCF Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
Factory letter states serial number 155018 was part of a five gun shipment sent on March 15th, 1894 to one of Colt’s largest distributors, Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, Missouri; the jumping-off place for families heading West. Shipped as a blue, 4-3/4”, .38-40 caliber with grips not listed. This screw-in frame antique Colt has seen little use and was well-cared for. Matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. CONDITION: The two line barrel has razor sharp markings and retains approximately 90% of the original factory high polish blue finish with some usual wear on housing, light muzzle wear and some thinning. Cylinder retains approximately 50% original blue, mixing with patina; light drag line. Backstrap retains original high polish blue at top and some sparse original blue on trigger guard; balance grey patina. All screw heads are true and retain the majority of their original factory high polish nitre blue. Case coloring is worn from loading gate and the high spots of recoil shield, but still has approximately 90% pattern with light colors and bright in recesses. Near mint grips. All four Colt clicks. Indexes and locks up like new. Strong, well defined rifled bore with some light frosting. This is a nice condition, far above average, short barreled .38 with especially nice fire blued screws. 4,500 - 6,500
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2602 - (A) FINE BLACKPOWDER COLT .41 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1892) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 146072 Caliber/Bore: .41 Long Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
According to the factory letter, this revolver was shipped with a 5 - 1/2” barrel in .41 caliber, with blue finish, grips not listed, to large Colt St. Louis distributor Simmons Hardware Corp, famous for sending guns Westward. This fine early and scarce .41 Colt saw low production numbers. The barrel legend is razor sharp as is the two line patent date on left side of frame. Matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Type 1 hammer, type 2 ejector rod head. Caliber designation on left side of barrel. CONDITION: Barrel and ejector rod housing retains approximately 50% Colt blue. Case colors on frame have mostly darkened out with small areas of color. Cylinder retains approximately 10% original blue and is basically a soft patina. Screws are true with some nice nitre blue. Has all four Colt clicks. Grips are excellent but unnumbered. Bore is near mint with strong rifling. Good action. The blackpowder frame .41 Colt is extremely difficult to find and this is a fine example. 4,500 - 6,500
2603 - (A) DOCUMENTED ANTIQUE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHIPPED TO TEXAS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 129422 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Factory documented by a Colt Archives letter dated April 17th, 2003 this Colt Frontier Six Shooter, serial number 129422, was chambered for .44-40 with 7-1/2” barrel finished nickel with carved “Mexican Eagle Motif” Mother of Pearl grips and factory engraved. Shipped to Ketelson & Degetau, El Paso, Texas on May 14th, 1889 in a two gun shipment. This black powder framed etched panel single action is the “sister” gun to serial number 129420 attributed by serial number and picture in R.L. Wilson’s book “Colt Pistols 1836....1976” on page 192. The gun is currently in a complete state of restoration and is currently silver plated. Under detailed examination and minor disassembly it is found that matching serial numbers are found on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. No markings are observed on barrel beneath ejector housing, side of trigger guard or on grip frame beneath grips. an assembly number (803) is observed on interior of loading gate. All serial numbers have been re-stamped during period of restoration. During the restoration liberties were taken in the engraving pattern with the addition of a 1-3/4” rope pattern with dot punch background on barrel sides as well as the omission of the chiseled border in the lower gullet of the frame beneath the cylinder pin. The Mother of Pearl grips are certainly period with the Mexican snake and eagle motif carved on the right side but do not match its “sister gun” featured in the previous picture listed in R.L. Wilson’s book on page 192. CONDITION: Very fine as fully restored. The silver plated finish is fully intact and the engraving is skillfully executed. The Mother of Pearl grips are period to manufacture but are well worn with numerous small chips at edges and a 1/4” leaf chip at top corner of right grip. The carving is worn and not well defined as well as the grips are undersized with worn corners. The bore is excellent with sharp rifling and the presence of silver plating in the bore is a testament to its recent restoration. The chambers are consistent with the bore including the presence of silver plate on its interior. The action is very smooth and crisp with solid lock-up. The “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” etched panel is very pronounced and is a faithful recreation of the original marking. A very attractive and well documented antique Texas associated revolver. 4,500 - 6,500
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2604 - (A) CASED COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Serial No. 18807 Caliber/Bore: .476 Eley Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique The .476 cartridge was developed because the bullet of the .455 failed to seal the bore in the Enfield revolver. It was approved in December of 1881 for the Enfield Mk III. The first Model 1878 revolvers in .476 caliber were shipped to London on June 26th, 1884, the serial number range for .476 revolvers ran from 13385 to 40016, shipped on October 24th, 1898; with the exception of 80 revolvers shipped in 1885, all .476 revolvers were assembled with small grips frames. Caliber of this revolver is marked on the left front trigger guard, which was moved to barrel in 1890. A total of 2,458 Model 1878 Colts were made in this caliber. 1,682 were manufactured in this configuration, there were no Model 1878 revolvers in .476 caliber engraved or ordered with special features as this was sold as a military revolver with no frills. The top of the barrel has the Pall Mall London address. Every cylinder chamber has the English proof mark. Standard features include six shot, double action, blued finish, Colt black composite grips, and lanyard ring. CONDITION: Revolver retains approximately 75% of the original factory blue finish, blending with soft brown homogeneous patina. Indexes and locks up like new with a bright, shiny bore. This revolver comes housed in a period case lined in red with a more contemporary box lid dealer card. Red lining is also more contemporary. There is a bullet block that holds 15 original cartridges along with a wood handle cleaning rod and a small wrench. 4,000 - 6,000
2605 - (A) COLT MODEL 1860 LONG FLUTE CONVERSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Serial No. 4607 Caliber/Bore: .44 CF Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique Offered is another Colt conversion rarity along with the Long Cylinder and Theur Conversions, this is a long flute, centerfire conversion Colt Model 1860 Army. If one questions the rarity, we have included the original ad from when this gun was sold by Collector’s Corner of Albuquerque, New Mexico in their August 1958 advertisement, they write “Richards Conversion full fluted cylinder Army. Yes, seeing is believing. No. 4607, floating firing pin, no finish but no pits, a nice clean piece. $1,250”. In that same ad, they have a 15% blue Henry at $435 and a 75% Model 1866 Winchester at $195; just to show how rare and valued this gun was nearly 60 years ago this month. This gun has matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, brass trigger guard and steel backstrap. Loading gate has “2327”. Wedge is not marked. Fluted cylinder is not numbered but does have the patent date. This is correct as the serial numbers in this range were numbered on the back of the cylinder which would have been cut off in the conversion process. It is a Richards style conversion with one piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Basically all grey patina with razor sharp legends. Grips are slightly shy to metal. Brass shows no signs of plating. The patina on cylinder matches the balance of gun perfectly. The majority of screws are marred. Gun indexes perfectly. Strong, defined rifled bore with frosting and light black powder abrasion. We can find no other photographed examples of the long flute conversion in McDowell’s book on conversions. This is a true conversion that is probably one of a kind and manufactured using a leftover long flute cylinder. Probably a once in a lifetime find. 4,000 - 6,000 764
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2606 - (A) COLT U.S ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER AND KOPEC LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 9598 Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This revolver was originally manufactured as a cavalry model for the United States government in 1874. It is sub inspected by O.W. Ainsworth. The frame, barrel and cylinder, were all manufactured in 1874 under the Ainsworth inspection. Barrel is stamped 4496 A and the cylinder is stamped 387 with no visible letter. Small “G” under serial number on trigger guard which dates to the David F. Clark period. Left side of frame stamped US. Backstrap of the revolver is number 138311-K and manufactured in 1891. This is an RAC (Ronaldo Carr). This was done under the ordnance inspector Captain Stanhope E. Blunt. Grips not removed but Kopec notes that they do not fit properly and the butt was re-contoured. Kopec also notes that the revolver’s rear top strap has been widened. Barrel address remains fine, showing the normal broken letter “O” in “CO” and broken letter “a” in “Hartford”. These breaks occurred in 1873. Kopec notes that revolver is all original as arsenal rebuilt into a cavalry model with note to the grips. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 70% arsenal high polish blue, balance turning to brown patina with some light freckling. Ejector rod housing approximately the same. Frame exhibits some case color pattern but is basically dark. 70% arsenal high polish blue on an early square stop cylinder, with no lead in slots, balance patina. Straps have darkened. Grips are very good to excellent, slightly shy to metal. Frame screws are slightly marred. Locks up correctly. Has a fine and strong bore. Extremely nice, above average example of an artillery revolver that was refurbished in approximately 1890-1891 and reissued to troops fighting in the Philippines, Cuba, and sundry Banana Wars. 3,500 - 5,500
2607 - (A) UNIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION WITH 7-3/4 INCH BARREL PRODUCED IN 1892. Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial No. 143384 Caliber/Bore: .38 WCF Barrel Length: 7 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
This Colt Single action was the subject of an in depth article published in the “Rampant Colt” (The official publication of the Colt Collectors Association) in the spring of 2017. Black powder frame chambered for the .38-40 cartridge with blue and case colored finishes and Colt hard rubber grips. Serial numbered 143384 and has a very unusual 7-3/4 inch barrel. Single line Colt address on top of barrel with the front blade sight contour of the later 1910 through 1930’s profile. Barrel is numbered 646 under the ejector housing and the cylinder is numbered the same on the face. Assembly number 414 is found on loading gate. The six pointed star inspection is found on rear of trigger guard on right side indicating factory return or repair. Accompanied by a factory letter dated 2005 showing that serial number 143384 was shipped in caliber .38-40, 7-1/2 inch barrel, blue finish to Simmons Hardware St, Louis MO. Jan. 16, 1892 in a 3 gun shipment. No other information is provided. It is believed the revolver was returned to Colt in the period of 1910 til 1930’s and was rebarreled with this unusual barrel. The overall finish is consistent with the rest of the gun and appears to have been on it from a very long period of time. This “COLT ANOMALY” as it has been referred to is a unique example of Colt’s production. A copy of “THE RAMPANT COLT” detailing this Single Action is included with the revolver as is the factory letter. CONDITION: Good. Finish is worn to an even dove gray patina with no evidence of original finish remaining. Bore is very good with strong rifling with slight darkness in grooves. Barrel address and markings are legible. Grips are very good with consistent wear for age. Hammer and cylinder pin retaining screws are contemporary replacements. Main spring and main spring retaining screw are newer replacements. Exterior of gun has numerous scrapes and minor scratches and areas of light pitting. Colt letter is crisp as is copy of “RAMPANT COLT” magazine. 3,500 - 4,500
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2608 - (A) ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER .32 (1895) AND FACTORY LETTER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 158777 Caliber/Bore: .32 WCF Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
The .32-20 was introduced in 1884 making the production run of .32 WCF blackpowder frame guns a mere 14 years. The short barrel .32 WCF is particularly difficult to find. Matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Type II ejector head and Type I hammer. Two line Colt barrel address. Two line frame patent date with Colt Pony. Colt gutta-percha grips sans eagle. Barrel stamped 32. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 50-60% of the bright Colt factory blue with razor sharp legends, front sight has been shaved down a tad, frame has some nice traces of case colors at forward section, balance simply darkened. Cylinder is basically a soft, smooth patina. Flashes of original blue on straps. Generous traces of color on hammer. 50% of the original nitre blue still on screws, which are fairly true. All four Colt clicks, indexes and locks up like new, strong sharp lands and grooves with some minor black powder residue in barrel. An extremely sharp and well cared for scarce antique Colt. 3,000 - 4,000
2609 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1876). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 27302 Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Factory letter confirms the present features with the stocks and barrel length not listed; during this era standard grips were varnished walnut and standard barrel length was 7-1/2”. Letter states this revolver shipped October 31st, 1876 in a shipment of 50 guns to B. Kittredge & Co, Cincinnati, Ohio. This revolver has matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, bottom of barrel, and cylinder. This is an extremely early, scarce, all matching civilian Colt, originally in blue and case color finish with walnut grips. When ejector shroud is removed, there is evidence of original blue underneath barrel. CONDITION: Gun is basically blue-grey patina with some wiped on later finish to smooth it out. Has the early featured donut head ejector. Front sight has been taken down a bit. Walnut grips were refinished in oil instead of varnish, slightly shy to metal. Evidence of polishing on screw heads. Cylinder pin slightly marred from removal. Slight wear to barrel address from polishing and reapplication of finish. Some light salt and pepper on frame and spotting on cylinder. A strong, clean, early rifled bore. Nice looking, very early, Colt civilian. 3,000 - 4,000
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2610 - (A) ANTIQUE COLT .22 OPEN-TOP ENGRAVED BY L.D. NIMSCHKE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Open-Top Pocket Serial No. 63568 Caliber/Bore: .22 Barrel Length: 2 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1875. serial number 63568, Caliber .22 rimfire with 2-3/8” barrel, full nickel finish, two piece ivory grips. Revolver is engraved on both sides of the frame in a scroll motif with punch dot background. Cylinder is engraved in an intertwining line motif with star accents and walking punch border. Barrel is engraved on either side of the address with a dot and line motif and a splay toward the muzzle. Barrel shows “COLT” 2-line address on top. Left forward side of frame is marked “22CAL”. Serial number is stamped on bottom of grip, rear face of cylinder, and on bottom of barrel lug. Serial number is written in pencil on the inside of each grip. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains 90% bright nickel finish with one stain on the left side near the front of the address. Markings are sharp, engravings are sharp. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Cylinder retains 80% nickel finish with some loss on the front and rear face, and a slight drag mark. Frame shows 90% nickel finish overall with sharp engraving and clear marks. Grips are fine, intact with a deep patina on both sides. 2,000 - 3,000 2611 - (A) ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .41 COLT REVOLVER (1897). Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 168703 Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Blue and case color finished with contemporary two piece walnut grips with brass escutcheons. Two line Colt Hartford address upon barrel top with “41 COLT” caliber marking on left side of barrel. Two line patent date with Rampant Colt within circle on left of frame. Matching serial numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, butt. Traverse cylinder pin retainer pattern frame. 4-3/4” barrel. CONDITION. Very good as partially refinished. Barrel, cylinder, and grip straps have been re-blued as well as loading gate. The case colored frame remains original case color finish with over 40% remaining. Bore and mechanics are good and action properly functions. Grips are contemporary manufacture and are full sized and well fitting. 800 - 1,200
2612 - COLT FIREARMS 14 KARAT GOLD TOPPED PRESENTATION CANE (1905). The gold knob on this cane is inscribed “Colonel from the Colts 1905”. It is 14 karat gold and is hallmarked and serial numbered 1191. The staff has a black enamel finish with a metal tip and is in near mint condition. The fact that it was presented simply to “Colonel”, the two most famous men in 1905 that were referred to as “Colonel” by just about everyone, with affection, were Colonel Cody and Colonel Teddy Roosevelt who had resigned as Secretary of the Navy to become Colonel to lead the Rough Riders during the SpanishAmerican War, after which he was referred to as “Colonel” by all of his close friends. The second area of note is the date of 1905 which was the year Teddy Roosevelt was inaugurated for his first full term as an elected president. The fact that is was affectionately inscribed from “the Colts” indicating the family, rather than the company, and his long association with the Colt family and Colt firearms leads us to at least consider the possibility that this cane was given personally by the Colt family to newly elected president Teddy Roosevelt. That said, we have no definitive proof that this is the case and is only a summation that is backed with solid logic within this time frame. It is still a fine, 14 karat gold presentation cane from the Colt’s family. Comes in what appears to be its original canvas cover. A fine and rare example of Colt memorabilia. 4,000 - 8,000
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2613 - (A) CASED CONNECTICUT ARMS COMPANY POCKET REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Connecticut Arms Model: Single Action Caliber/Bore: .28 Cup Primed Cartridge Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in the mid-1860’s by the Connecticut Arms Co. in Norfolk. This was an early attempt to sidestep the Rollin White patent of the bored through cylinder. Has a hook type ejector. Top of the octagon barrel is stamped “CONN ARMS CO NORFOLK CONN”. 1864 patent date on cylinder. It is a six shot, spur trigger, tip-up pocket revolver with nickel plated brass frame and carved eagle ivory grips. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 70% original high polish blue. Sharp legends. Cylinder is grey patina. 50% original nickel plating on frame. Grips screw replaced. Excellent carved ivories. Indexes and locks up fine. Fine rifling. Comes in a period walnut case lined in brown felt. Very rarely seen especially with carved ivory grips. 2,500 - 3,500 2614 - (A) GOOD AND RARE GALAND DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH VERY ATTRACTIVE RELIEF CAST AND ENGRAVED GUTTA PERCHA GRIPS. Manufacturer: Galand Model: Double Action Serial No. 18008 Caliber/Bore: .40 Rifled Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Galand revolvers are one of the most interesting firearms inventions of the latter half of the 19th century. Simply by dropping the trigger guard, the barrel and cylinder slide forward, ejecting the cartridges and making loading very easy. An additional refinement is that all Galands are double action. This revolver is well marked on left side of the barrel “GALAND FABT” with a crown “K” proof mark. Six shot cylinder. What distinguishes this revolver in particular are the fantastic gutta percha grips which feature an eagle’s head with a vine in its beak and a fierce winged griffin on each side. 9” overall length. CONDITION: Revolver retains considerable darkened blue with some minor pitting on right side of barrel. Trigger guard mostly grey metal. Cylinder retains much original finish with little erosion. Gutta percha grips are excellent with no discernible damage. Backstrap has minor pitting throughout, as does front strap. Lanyard ring is present and intact. Bore is excellent. Action works perfectly, both single and double action. A scarce and very collectible oddity revolver. 750 - 1,250 2615 - (A) GOOD AND RARE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER OF TRANTER TYPE BY WILLIAM & JAMES KAVANAUGH, DUBLIN (1854-1870). Manufacturer: Kavanagh Model: Double Action Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimfire Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique Irish revolvers of any type are scarce as the English either outlawed or confiscated them over a number of years. This revolver with 4” round barrel is unusual in that it is rimfire rather than centerfire. Revolver of classic Tranter type with top flat of barrel engraved “W&J KAVANAUGH DUBLIN”. Frame with line engraving. Backstrap with line engraving en suite. Plain trigger guard. Swivel for cylinder removal and cartridge ejection. One piece checkered walnut grip. CONDITION: Barrel retains much original bright blue English finish, as does frame. Hammer finished in bright. Some minor pitting on right side of frame and marks where cylinder pin has been removed improperly. Cylinder retains only traces of finish with some heavier pitting throughout. Trigger and hammer with some minor staining still retaining some original bright finish. Checkered walnut grips with minor wear to diamonds. Bore is good. Action is excellent and functions well. Original case with “W&J KAVANAUGH” trade label. Blue lining is original. Cartridge block intact. Cleaning rod appears original. Case is dirty and will clean very well. Altogether, a rare Irish revolver in its original case. 1,750 - 2,500 768
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2616 - (A) HIGH CONDITION LEFAUCHEUX ‘PARIS’ MARKED SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Lefaucheux Model: Single Action Serial No. 109823 Caliber/Bore: 9mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique This beautiful pinfire features an octagon to round barrel with sharp barrel legend, six shot non-fluted cylinder, case colored frame, trigger guard, buttcap, straps, and hammer; smooth walnut grips with case colored escutcheon. CONDITION: This beautiful revolver retains nearly 98% of its original case colored finish and possibly renewed bluing. Grips are near mint with a few minor storage marks. Indexes and locks up like new. Strong rifled bore with light frosting. One of the best condition Lefaucheux Models we have seen. 1,000 - 1,500
2617 - (A) THE CAPTAIN HENRY KELLOGG MOORE’S PATENT BELT REVOLVER WITH LETTER FROM NORM FLAYDERMAN AND ARCHIVAL DOCUMENTS. Manufacturer: Moore Model: Belt Revolver Serial No. 966 Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimfire Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique
This extremely fine example of the long barreled Moore belt revolver was the prized possession of Captain Henry Kellogg who was slain during the Vicksburg campaign. The backstrap is period inscribed “Capt. Kellogg 33rd Ills”. Letters from the research department of Blue Book Publications and from Norman Flayderman, perhaps the most respected authority of antique guns of the 20th century, accompany this magnificent Civil War Moore revolver. Captain Kellogg’s service record is most distinguished and one rare finds a Civil War revolver belonging to an officer killed in action. Captain Kellogg’s revolver comes in an original period holster. CONDITION: The barrel of Captain Kellogg’s revolver retains much of its original bright factory blue. The cylinder retains nearly all the original bright factory blue with some thinning. The engraved frame retains nearly all of its original darned silver plating. The backstrap and trigger guard retains nearly all their original darkened silver plating. The grips have most of their original varnished with some minor wear on the left side of grip and around the butt. The action is excellent and the bore is also excellent, showing little evidence of firing. This is one of the most attractive and authentic Civil War officer-owned revolvers it has been our pleasure to catalog. Accompanying this gun is a modern reproduction French fitted case with a small plaque bearing Kellogg’s name and unit information, along with reproduction accessories and period ammo. 4,000 - 8,000
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2618 - (A) U.S. ID MARKED REMINGTON MODEL 1875 REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1875 Revolver Serial No. 412 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This revolver is basically a standard factory nickel Model 1875 single action revolver in factory nickel plate with two piece walnut grips. These were made from 1875 to 1889. This revolver has mid-to-late-production features such as standard blade front, cone shaped firing pin and caliber stamped on left trigger bow. According to history, Remington at serial number 12000 reverted back to serial number 1, it is also known that in January of 1883 Remington accepted a contract and delivered approximately 639 nickel plated guns to the U.S. Interior Department for issue to Indian Police and/or Western reservations. Usual marks on this gun include the “1875” stamp on left grip indicating model not year, and left side of frame is stamped, using individual dies, “U.S.I.D.”. The serial number 412 is stamped inside both grip panels, inside frame, on back of cylinder and loading gate. Thorough research could not find any other example with the “U.S.I.D.” stamp nor the 1875 on grip. It is unknown if this was a prototype for the original order nor who, what, when or where these markings were applied, although they appear to be contemporary to gun’s manufacture. CONDITION: The one line barrel address is strong. Gun retains 75% or better original nickel finish. Excellent condition indexes and locks up fine with strong rifling, albeit some light corrosion in grooves. With no other matching examples, it is impossible to determine when and by whom these markings were applied. The areas where nickel is not present is mixed with light grey patina. Screws still retain generous amounts of nitre blue. A beautiful and famous revolver that is associated and attributed to the Indian Reservation police. In the Flayderman book, Norm states that how these guns were marked is undetermined. 7,000 - 10,000
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2619 - (A) RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1890 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1890 Serial No. 11 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Winchester Barrel Length: 5 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique
Nickel finish with 5-5/8” barrel, nickel silver front sight and one line “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.”. Left side of barrel is marked “44 W”. Butt strap is mounted with a factory swivel stud and ring. Mounted with two piece checkered hard rubber grips that have the raised Remington trademark at the top on each side. According to “Flayderman’s Guide to Antique Firearms”, there were only about 2,020 of these rare revolvers produced 1891 to 1896. The Model 1890 was the successor to the 1875/1888 Single Action Army revolvers and could have been serious competition for the Colt Single Action Army revolver. Unfortunately for Remington the introduction of their large bore cartridge revolver came after the Colt Model 1873 was well established with the military and the buying public. Remington was never able to generate military contracts for their revolver which seriously depressed sales, not only to the military but to the buying public as well. That fact coupled with Remington’s initial introduction of their revolver in a proprietary caliber (.44 Remington) further limited sales. By the time the Model 1890 revolver was introduced, the large bore revolver was rapidly falling out of favor, primarily following the introduction of semi-automatic pistols and double action revolvers. By 1895, Remington sales had dwindled to only a few per month, and so they discontinued this model in 1896. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains generous amount of factory nickel with typical losses at muzzle and grip straps. Cylinder has most finish remaining with several very light areas of light flaking. Bore and chambers have slight roughness but a strong bore with darkness in grooves. Grips are very fine with even wear but are full sized and without cracks or material loss. Action is very crisp with solid lock up. Markings are sharp and legible. 5,500 - 7,500
2620 - (A) REMINGTON MODEL 1875 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1875 Serial No. 787 Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique A strong competitor to the Colt Single Action Army, these heavy duty revolvers were manufactured from 1875-1889. This revolver was offered in the .44 Remington, the .45 Long Colt and the most popular .44-40 Winchester. Barrel stamped “E. Remington and Sons, Ilion, New York, USA”. Serial number on grip frame under left walnut panel. Caliber .44 stamped on left side frame flat. CONDITION: This gun is in far better than most encountered examples, retaining full 90% of the original nickel finish with scattered light age freckling and typical nickel surface marks. Walnut stocks are excellent and appear to have been refinished at one time. Action indexes and locks up like new. There is very little cylinder burn indicating that this revolver saw very little actual use. Bore is near mint. Quite an exceptional example of a popular Wild West large bore revolver. 4,000 - 6,000
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2621 - (A) RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1875 EGYPTIAN CONTRACT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1875 Serial No. 8676 Caliber/Bore: .44 Remington Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
Blue finish with 7-1/2” round barrel, pinched post front sight and “E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A.” address. Left upper front side of frame and outside rear edge of cylinder are stamped with a small “R” and the barrel with a small five pointed star on left side at the frame. These marks are indicative of the Egyptian contract. Mounted with twp piece walnut grips numbered in pencil inside each grip and strong “JWR” cartouche on left grip. Buttstrap is mounted with a lanyard stud and ring. This revolver is one of the 10,000 pieces contracted from Remington by the Egyptian Government which, to date, have proven very elusive, scarce and hard to find. It is believed, perhaps, that given the fact that Egypt was in the rears in payments of previous contracts with Remington that it is likely only a few of these pieces were produced and therefore leading to their extreme scarcity. This is an oustanding example of the Egyptian contract Model 1875 Remington. CONDITION: Very fine with matching grips. Barrel and web retain most of their original factory blue, somewhat thinned on barrel, stronger in sheltered areas, strong and bright on the web. Frame retains generous amounts of original blue, having flaked, and lightly worn to a medium blue-brown patina. Trigger guard retains most of its strong original blue. Hammer retains about all of its brilliant case colors, somewhat thinned on left side from contact with the frame. Front and back straps are a grey patina. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain most of their original oil finish. Safety notch is missing from hammer, ejector spring is not present, otherwise mechanics are fine, with a bright shiny bore. 3,500 - 4,500
2622 - (A) FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON NAVY CONVERSION PERCUSSION PISTOL. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Navy Serial No. 30787 Caliber/Bore: .38 CF Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
The New Model Navy revolver was manufactured 1863 to 1878. This revolver was factory engraved and converted, probably by an outside source as the web was removed and a unique system was utilized, not typically found in a non-factory type conversion. It is a very interesting type conversion, extremely handsome without the ungainly web. Silver plated after the conversion. Features six shot, single action, and standard two piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Retains approximately 90% of the post-conversion silver finish. There is some loss of finish and light salt and pepper on top of barrel flat slightly obscuring some markings. Trigger guard has traces of plating. Grips are very good to excellent. Locks up and indexes correctly. Strong rifled bore with very light black powder abrasion. A very handsome 1870’s revolver, the first of this type we have seen. 2,500 - 3,500
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2623 - (A) ELEGANT CASED RENOTTE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Renotte Model: Single Action Barrel Length: 7 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique
Single action design with 7-1/4” full octagon barrel. Drift adjustable front sight with drift adjustable rear sight. Six shot non-fluted cylinder chambered for 9mm rimfire. Case colored frame engraved in a leaf filled grape vine pattern. Highly figured checkered walnut grip with engraved case colored buttcap with parts trap. Right side of barrel trunnion is legibly marked “D. RENOTTE BREVETTE #2”. Cylinder is Liege proofed. Dieudonne Renotte was an arms maker thought to operate from 1853 through 1877. He patented a number of firearms improvements from 1856 to 1859. Very little is known of his cartridge arms as most are percussion and resemble the Tranter or Adams patterns. This example is artfully cased in an oak compartmented case with cleaning rod, oil bottle and turn screw. CONDITION: Very fine with case colors having turned a French grey color. Blue finish is excellent with small micro-scratches from period use and storage. The bore is bright and shiny with sharp lands and grooves. The grips are very good with good checkering with slight point wear. The action is heavy, but crisp and shows little actual use. The case is very fine with excellent interior and very fine exterior. 3,000 - 4,000
2624 - (A) CASED ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1 TIP-UP SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Manufacturer: S&W Model: 1 Serial No. 93858 Caliber/Bore: .22 Short Barrel Length: 3 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique
This model is referred to as a Model 1 3rd Issue, manufactured from 1868 to 1881. This is a New York Nimschke style engraving with nearly full coverage, all done in scroll with punch dot background. CONDITION: Never been fired. Retains 99.9% of the original nickel finish with razor sharp edges and legends. 95% original case colors on hammer. Original pearl grips are near mint. Bore is near mint. Rotates, indexes and locks up like new. Comes in a period walnut case with blue felt lining, cleaning rod, and an original period box of ammunition. The box was shrink wrapped to keep it together as lid was detached, ammo was removed and will accompany gun; appears to be a full box but we did not count the cartridges. 4,500 - 6,500
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2625 - (A) CASED PAIR OF JAPANESE ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 REVOLVERS WITH CARVED PEARL GRIPS. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 3 Serial No. (A) 31303 (B) 28983 Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .44 Russian Barrel Length: (BOTH) 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Lot consists of: two revolvers that feature top break, six shot, single action, blued finish. Enclosed is a copy of the Roy Jinks letter on both revolvers. Serial number 28983 was shipped from factory August 12th, 1896 delivered to Takata & Co., Yokohama, Japan. Shipped with 6-1/2” barrel, blued finish, lanyard ring in butt and black hard rubber grips. Serial number 31303 was also shipped to Takata & Co. on October 28th, 1896, a little over two months after the first gun; shipped in the same configuration. Roy Jinks wrote these letters on behalf of Smith & Wesson on May 27th, 1999. On the left side of both barrels you will find engraved Japanese Kanji and interpreted in a letter by Yasuhiko Kaji, M.D., Ph.D. who was living in Toledo, Ohio at the time; “Emperor (Superior Position) presents (gives down) this item to his servant (lower position) Yamagata Aritomo (recipients name)”. Yamagata Aritomo was born a samurai in 1838 under Emperor Meiji, who rose to the position of prime minister before the turn of the century. Around the approximate time of shipment of these guns. Prior to that, he was a military leader of great renown and was considered the “Architect” of the modern Japanese Army following the of Japan. His military post included field commander, assistant vice minister of military affairs, Army minister in the 1870’s, chief of general staff beginning in 1878, and eventually a full general. Sometime after the delivery of these two weapons in 1896, the emperor commissioned a Japanese artisan, upon which the guns were engraved with the Kanji presentation, light sporadic scroll engraving that can be found on every area of the weapon including frame, barrel, cylinder and backstrap. The guns were finished in a rich royal blue finish after which he applied gold damascene border around sides of both left and right frame. The hammer and trigger guard were beautifully case colored and both revolvers sport two piece relief carved real Mother of Pearl grips with roses and rose leaves. CONDITION: Barrels and frame retain virtually all of their custom reapplied blue finish performed at time of engraving. (B) Cylinder exhibits several striations while (A) simply has a light drag line. Grips are near mint with no chips or cracks that we can see, with the exception of (A) that has a forward toe repair (minor) and grips have darkened a bit more. Both guns have near mint, shiny bores with sharp rifling and index correctly. Accompanying these revolvers is a copy of the letter from John Snyder, business manager OGCA dated May 14th, 1999 requesting information on these guns from Roy Jinks; a photocopy of the Emperor Meiji as a young man, taken in 1868 as well as an image of Yamagata Arimoto; numerous copies of photographs of this pair; copies of pages from the book “Japan’s Secret Imperial Conspiracy” dealing with Yamagata; and a catalog “Old Town Station Dispatch No. 7” from the year 2000 with a picture of these revolvers on the cover of the catalog. They were offered at one time for sale by Jim Supica for the princely sum of $50,000 at the turn of this century. This set of pistols is currently housed in a leather carry case. The revolvers themselves are not accompanied by any lineage history aside from factory letter and how they were presented in 1999-2000. An exquisite pair of Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 revolvers and truly unique. 35,000 - 50,000 774
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2626 - (A) US MARKED SMITH & WESSON AMERICAN MODEL 3 1ST MODEL AMERICAN REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 3 Serial No. 715 Caliber/Bore: .44 American Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique
One of the only 1,000 Model 3 Smith & Wesson revolvers adopted by the US Gov’t. Smith & Wesson markings with “US” marked on the top of the rib. The Smith & Wesson was serious competitor of the Colt Single Action Army for the position of being the primary sidearms for US Military forces. The strong influence of Colt firearms politically was one the leading factors of the Smith & Wesson not being more heavily tested and considered. CONDITION: Frame retaining some of the original bright blue finish, with some edge wear and turning to a light brown patina. Barrel is brown with traces of original blue finish and some brown staining. Cylinder has some blue mixing with plum and some light brown staining. A line through the cylinder stops. Trigger guard and hammer with a nice mottle brown look. All edges and markings are nice sharp and crisp. Grips have a nice readable cartouche in the left grip, you can see the outline of the rectangular and the “OWA”, some edge wear. Overall an excellent example of a Smith & Wesson American issued to the U.S. Army. Comes with a factory letter verified configuration and that revolver was shipped March 16th, 1891 to the United States National Armory at Springfield, Massachusetts in an order for 800 blue finished models and 200 nickel finished models. 7,500 - 9,500
2627 - (A) CASED & ENGRAVED NICKEL SMITH & WESSON 1-1/2 2ND ISSUE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 1/1/2002 Serial No. 77469 Caliber/Bore: .32 RF Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
This revolver was manufactured from 1865-1868. Features real ivory bird’s head grips, five shot fluted cylinder, and spur trigger. This revolver also features nickle plating with gold wash and exhibits nearly complete factory floral engraving. CONDITION: Traces of gold wash in cylinder flutes and rod. Retains 30-40% original factory nickle blending with smooth gun metal gray. Indexes and locks up fine with a clean bore. This revolver comes housed in a French fitted oak case. The engraving appears to be the work of L. D. Nimschke, 1850-1900, one of the most famous engravers of the 19th century. 2,000 - 3,000
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2628 - (A) RARE CIVILIAN CASED STARR ARMS MODEL 1858 DOUBLE ACTION ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Starr Arms Model: 1858 Serial No. 2437 Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in the late 1850’s to early 1860’s, the majority of production was for the United States Government. This is a rare, factory cased, civilian model. Features high polish factory blue finish, six shot, double action, case colored loading lever and hammer, one piece walnut grips, and fire blue screws. CONDITION: Sundry handling marks, some high edge wear, and some thinning to blue on cylinder; approximately 80% remaining. The only appreciable finish loss is the trigger guard is 50/50 and straps are grey patina. Overall gun remains at 90%. Razor sharp markings. Screws have most to all of their original high polish blue finish. Strong colors on hammer and lever. Stocks are near mint. Indexes correctly and locks up tight. Near mint bore. Comes in a period factory-type case with the original faded brown lining. Includes eagle flask, unmarked single cavity bullet mold, small cleaning rod, unmarked nipple wrench, cap tin, oil bottle, and a reproduction box of skins. 4,000 - 6,000
2629 - (A) UNWIN & ROGERS SINGLE SHOT KNIFE PISTOL. Manufacturer: Unwin & Rogers Model: Knife Pistol Caliber/Bore: .22 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique
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This single shot .22 caliber, with a knife blade measuring 4”, with Birmingham proofs on gun barrel was manufactured in Sheffield, England. Unwin & Rogers patent and stamped. Features checkered brown composite scales, nickel bolsters. Right side of barrel is stamped “NON XLL”. Base of blade is marked “UNWIN ROGERS”. CONDITION: Pistol is near mint retaining nearly all of its original finish. The scales are excellent but there are the usual two small hairlines at pins on upper left panel. Knife is near mint, appears un-sharpened with just some age freckling. Beautifully made 19th century defense knife pistol popular in England at the turn of the century. 2,500 - 3,500
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2630 - (A) WEBLEY .476 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO CAPTAIN J. SUMMERS, WORLD WAR I ACE PILOT. Manufacturer: Webley Model: 1892 Serial No. 4833 Caliber/Bore: .476 Eley Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique Offered is a scarce Webley Model 1892 W.G. (Webley-Green) once owned by Captain J. Summers, R.A.F (engraved on left sideplate). This fine condition revolver is standard in all respects with the high post front sight, blued finish, six shot, double action, top break with smooth walnut grips, and lanyard ring. The top of the barrel is stamped with the retailer “Boss & Co 75. St. James St, London”. CONDITION: The octagon barrel retains approximately 85% of the factory blue finish with the balance a smooth gunmetal grey with high edge wear. The cylinder retains approximately the same amount of brilliant blue with the “BV” crown proofs stamped on each flute. Left side of barrel has the “BV” crown proof as well. The frame retains 70% original high polish blue. Left side of frame is stamped “Webley Patents W&S” with their winged bullet logo. “Captain J. Summers” engraved on the left side. Right side of frame has the “BV” crown proof. Grip straps have greyed out. Extremely sharp bore. Cylinder indexes and locks up as new. This revolver comes in an original brown flap holster that has four factory attached cartridge loops. The W.G. Army revolver with 6” barrel was a favorite with the British officers and known for its accuracy and dependability. The Royal Air Corps became the Royal Air Force in 1918. What makes this revolver unique is the historical significance of events surrounding Captain Summers and his place in history. Captain J. Summers was born in Shameen, Canton China in 1894. As a young man, he joined the Royal Flying Corps in April of 1915. He was a commissioned second Lieutenant and received his aviator license No. 2154 December 13th of that year. While flying his Sopwith Camel on a mission on August 12th of 1918, he was shot down by none other than Lothar Von Richthofen, the brother of the famed Red Baron, Manfred. The victory was to be Von Richthofen’s last. Summers survived the crash and was sent to the German prison camp but this was the age of chivalry and cavaliers and Summers was actually entertained by Von Richthofen and the entire Flying Circus that had gained so much fame under Lothar’s brother, the Red Baron. Summers was released in December of 1918 but remained with the RAF and was commissioned Captain in August of 1919, retiring from the service in 1943. During his exploits as a flyer in World War I, he was credited with eight victories (kills) and was awarded the military cross. A brief history of Lothar shows he was active as a flyer from 1914 to 1918. When comparing the two brothers, Lothar is considered the better of the two. He scored 24 victories in the skies in 47 days while flying with the Red Baron and was credited with 40 confirmed kills. His victory over Summers on August 12th, 1918 was to be his final one, occurring less than four months after the death of his brother at the hands of another British Ace Albert Ball, who was also a member of Summers’ 209th Fighter Squadron at the time. A beautiful revolver with a storied history. Since Captain Summers spent the remainder of the war as a POW it is unknown if this revolver was carried and returned to him or was purchased soon after. He did not have a revolver in his possession as a POW but in all likelihood the Germans returned his weapon at the end of hostilities. Sold with numerous original and printed documents, including a copy of “Practical Air Navigation”, a book Summers wrote and published in 1942. 4,500 - 6,500
2631 - (A) LOT OF 2: 19TH CENTURY .41 CALIBER DERINGERS. Manufacturer: (A) Brown (B) Williamson Model: (A) Southerner (B) Derringer Serial No. (A) 4941; (B) TBD Caliber/Bore: (Both) .41 Rimfire Barrel Length: (Both) 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Lot consists of: Gun (A) single shot swing-out Southerner deringer manufactured by Brown of Newbury, Massachusetts. Manufactured from 1866 to 1873. This is one of the finest examples of these pistols we have ever seen. Rare iron frame version that is case colored along with hammer, with a blued barrel and walnut grips. CONDITION: Retains nearly all of its original factory finish with near mint nitre blue screws. There is some light corrosion in bore, almost as if it was not cleaned after test firing. Best outward condition example we have ever seen. Gun (B) Williamson single shot Deringer invented by David Williamson and made by Moore’s. The .41 Rimfire has an adapter chamber for .41 percussion, which is present. The blued barrel has an arrow with the stamp of manufacture. All metal parts are engraved and nickel plated. CONDITION: Barrel is a soft blue-brown patina. 75% original nickel. Checkered walnut stocks are excellent. Clean bore. Very lovely example of a rarely seen deringer. This is an extremely fine pair of mid-19th century deringers in great condition. It would be a great starting point for a .41 rimfire deringer collection. 1,000 - 2,000
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2632 - (A) LOT OF 2: IMPERIAL PROTECTOR AND LA FEMME FATALE RING GUNS. Manufacturer: (A) Imperial Protector (B) La Femme Fatale Model: (BOTH) Ring Gun Caliber/Bore: (A) 4mm Pinfire (B) 2mm Pinfire Barrel Length: (A) 1/2” (B) 1/4” FFL Status: Antique Lot consists of: Rare Cased nine shot “IMPERIAL PROTECTOR” ring/pistol. No serial number. Caliber 4mm. Finely made and finished, nine shot finger ring of unique design, with pivoting hammer on one side, main spring wrapping around German silver finger loop, and with trigger that extends into firing position when cocked. Nine shot revolving cylinder has spring detent bolt, and is manually rotated with knurled bead at top of cylinder. Cylinder is loaded by removal from the ring, and retained by a screw. Steel parts are niter blued. spring steel parts are temper blued, and body of ring is of polished German silver, and is engraved “Imperial Protector” with acanthus engraved embellishments on either side, and around off-side of ring. Ring is contained in its leather covered case with gold line border on lid. Interior is lined with burgundy velvet, with French fitted compartments for ring, screwdrivers, and nine pinfire cartridges, three of which are present. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Steel parts retain nearly all their original bright blue with slight losses. Cylinder has some very minor marks from being rotated. German silver ring retains nearly all its orig polish. Case leather is slightly chipped, with a few marks. Interior is excellent. Cartridges are glued into place and not removable. A beautifully made and intriguing little “gem”. (B)”LA FEMME FATALE” revolver ladies ring gun. Produced in France in small quantities during the third quarter of the 19th century, it was used primarily by prostitutes and spies for self protection. Typically, the gun would be worn on the index finger and the thumb used to fire the hammer. It is comprised of silver and iron and displays a leaf design accompanied with a blued inner band. Across its body reads “LA FEMME FATALE”. Top mounted with seven shot cylinder chambered in 2mm pinfire. Preserved in its original blue velvet case marked “JOHN PINCHES LONDON”, this piece is in excellent condition. John Pinches was a notable silver dealer at the time who resided in central London. Minor wear can be seen on its interior wall as expected with age and use. Also included are an extra cylinder, two screwdrivers for reloading, and 13 fired and two unfired cartridges. 4,000 - 6,000
2633 - (A) FINE AND VERY RARE BERGMANN NO. 1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Bergmenn Model: No. 1 Serial No. 87 Caliber/Bore: 6.5mm Bergmann Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique 2-1/2” octagonal barrel with Patridge front sight and integral rear sight. Barrel is numbered 611 with crown “U” proof. The so-called folding trigger Bergmann is far rarer than the similar pistol which is commonly found and has a trigger guard. Like all Bergmann’s, Serial No. 87 features the little man with a hammer in a circle on the right side of the sideplate reading “GAGGENAU VCS SUHL”. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains nearly all its original blue finish with some spotting throughout. Frame and action retain most of their original blue finish with some fading and spotting. Folding trigger retains nearly all of its original straw color, as do working parts. Safety retains nearly all of its bright nitre blue. Hammer retains nearly all of its original straw. Walnut grips have crisp checkering throughout. The screw and inscription have some raised rust and screw is damaged. Frame screw with some raised rust as well. Action of gun is sticky and needs to be disassembled and cleaned. Bore is good with some minor corrosion but should clean better. This is an extremely rare pistol and should appeal to the most advanced collector of automatics. 6,000 - 8,000 778
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2634 - (A) CASED BITTNER MODEL 1893 REPEATING PISTOL. Manufacturer: Bittner Model: 1893 Serial No. 65 Caliber/Bore: 7.7mm Bittner Barrel Length: 6 - 1/4â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique Designed by Gustav Bittner, who came from a family of gunsmiths back to the 17th century, who founded a factory with his brother in 1860 in Bohemia. Bittner developed a special cartridge, which had a lip liner which was designated the 7.7x17 Bittner. While often called the Model 1893, in the German book it is referred to as the Model 1896, as the gun was patented in 1896 in Prague. Built with an octagon barrel, sights consist of an adjustable rear with graduations from 50-150 meters, and a high dovetail front sight, checkered walnut grips, checkered panels, ring lever activated trigger, and swivel in butt. Right side of frame stamped Patent Bittner with logo. These are the only external markings visible. Pistol was loaded through a special five shot clip with ejection out the base. According to experts, less than 3000 were manufactured. Serial number was placed on bottom of frame. Inside of right grip stamped E. Serial number 65 stamped inside of left grip frame. One of the earliest known repeating pistols. CONDITION: Barrel is a blue-brown-grey mix with some light salt and pepper. Balance of metal is a gunmetal grey with age spots. Grips are very good with their usual dents and small crack on bottom right front toe. Comes in what appears to be a period style case. 6,000 - 8,000
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2635 - (A) C. SHARPS & CO. MODEL 2 POCKET PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO WALT WHITMAN. Manufacturer: C. Sharps & Co. Model: 1859 Serial No. 12243 Caliber/Bore: .30 Rimfire Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Antique Sharps features a 4 barrel cluster that pulls straight out with release button for loading. The four position firing pin is operational. Features brass frame with spur trigger and finely checkered walnut grips. Has matching numbers on barrel and frame. On the backstrap is engraved “Walt Whitman 1870”. The engraving is in fancy script and appears factory done. No manipulation of surface and brass is the correct color with no toning or changes preceeding the color. It is our opinion that this inscription is original and period to the pistol. It was obviously well used over its period of ownership and appears to have spent its life in someone’s pocket. To some it may seem unusual that someone gave a pocket pistol to the famed poet, most noted for his treatise entitled “Leaves of Grass”. Mr. Whitman is considered by most of the scholarly crowd to be the greatest American poet of the 19th century. Whitman was a fervent Unionist. Whitman was a well-known pacifist. When writing his poem on the death of Abraham Lincoln, entitled “O Captain, My Captain”, his fame skyrocketed as a respected poet. Whitman was at the height of his popularity in 1870 and it is feasible that the pistol was a gift from an admirer. The pistol was displayed at the National Firearms Museum in 2003 in an exhibit entitled “Exceptional Arms” alongside other pieces such as a rifle belonging to Teddy Roosevelt and Serial Number 1,000,000 M1 Garand. He is often claimed as America’s first poet of democracy and his name is arguably one of the most noted of all 19th century writers. CONDITION: Barrels show traces of original blue but are basically brown with salt and pepper finish. Traces of silver plating on frame. Checkered walnut grips are excellent. Bores are decent, fully operational. This pistol is housed in a specially made book binding with leather spine entitled “Exigency / Walt Whitman / Washington 1870”. When the French fitted case is opened there is a small plaque that reads “A Pacifist But Not A Fool”. This is the first literary attachment to a firearm that we have offered and is sure to please any scholarly English major or poetry fan. 8,000 - 10,000 780
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2636 - (A) THE FINEST KNOWN BLUED BOXED CHICAGO FIREARMS COMPANY PALM PISTOL. Manufacturer: Chicago Firearms Company Model: Palm Squeeze Serial No. 4732 Caliber/Bore: .32 Extra Short Rimfire Barrel Length: 1 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique Approximately 12,800 palm pistols were manufactured in Chicago during the 1890s and referred to as the Improved Protector, it is estimated that less than 1000 examples of this pistol were factory blued. Panels were made of hard rubber, matching hard rubber grip pad, sideplate stamped “Chicago Firearms Company, Chicago, Illinois”. Matching serial numbers. It as is if the pistol was in a time machine as there is barely a sign of wear on the push rods, indicating it was only squeezed a few times. CONDITION: This extremely rare factory blued pistol is in as new condition inside and out. No signs of having ever been fired. The high polish factory blue finish is 99.9% with barely a rub worth noting. Rubber panels are near perfect. Blue is absolutely brilliant, with only a few age freckles. If this pistol was not good enough on its own, it also comes in its own illustrated picture box. CONDITION: All corners and aprons are intact with one apron showing slight separation and small crack. Bottom of box is lightly separating and has the instructions and return address for the Ames Sword Company in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Inside the lid are instructions for handling the protector. It is the best condition box we have ever seen with near perfect label and a small tear near the man’s lower wrist. Included are 13 of the original cartridges that came with this pistol and a loading rod. Arguably the finest known blued example anybody has ever seen that also comes in a custom made walnut and glass display case with hanger. Simply outstanding. 8,000 - 12,000
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2637 - (A) FANTASTIC L.D. NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED #3 COLT THUER DERRINGER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: No. 3 Thuer Serial No. 8577 Caliber/Bore: .41 Cal Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique
The great work of L.D. Nimschke needs no introduction, however, when his embellishments grace the smallest Colt firearms it transfers them from just a firearm to a subject of mechanical art. This #3 Thuer is serial number 8577, caliber .41 rimfire. Standard model with nickel finish and 2-1/2” round barrel that has half moon front sight and a large “COLT” engraved on top. Pistol is beautifully engraved by master engraver L.D. Nimschke with about 75-80% coverage exquisite foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled & shaded background. Left side of the barrel, over the chamber area is engraved with Mr. Nimschke’s mythical dogs head. Outside of the ejector tube is engraved in very fine detailed leaf patterns. Each side of the frame, by the hammer slot is engraved with a fan pattern which is also found at top of backstrap. Buttstrap & bottom of frame are engraved to match. Mounted with most unusual full checkered 2-piece ivory grips. This little pistol has a long history dating back to 1981 with a sale at Christie’s and later Butterfield’s in 1999. While the #3 Derringer is not uncommon such fine engraved specimens are extremely hard to find. These little pistols were produced in fairly large numbers 1870-1912 and were extremely popular with ladies as muff pistols and gentlemen and gamblers for vest pocket pistols. Few survive today with original finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp original factory nickel. Hammer & trigger retain strong case colors. Grips are sound with a golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. By far the most elaborate and elegant Colt Derringer offered for sale in recent history. 7,500 - 12,500
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2638 - (A) FRENCH LE MERVEILLEUX PALM SQUEEZE PISTOL. Manufacturer: French Model: Merveilleux Squeeze Serial No. 4817 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Marveilleux CF Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique A nifty little palm pistol made in France. Barrel is stamped Mitrailleuse. Right side is stamped with manufacturer, Saint Etienne. Left side is stamped Surete. Gun is nickel plated with ivory palm scale. CONDITION: Gun retains 85% original nickel with areas of flaking and bubbling. Indexes and works correctly. These palm pistols are extremely scarce, dating to the turn of the century, and were favored by gamblers and streetpeople. 1,500 - 2,500
2639 - (A) GAULOIS SQUEEZER PISTOL. Manufacturer: Gaulois Model: Palm Pistol Serial No. 15212 Caliber/Bore: 8mm Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique Features full blued finish with case colored action and gutta percha grip. The Gaulois is one of the most common and yet, most interesting of the so-called palm pistols; it is a true firearms curiosa. This example marked “GAULOIS No. 1 MANUFACTUR FRANCAISE”. CONDITION: Gun retains considerable original darkening blue. Right side of barrel exhibits some significant pitting. The squeezer bar retains some original bright color case hardening. The gutta percha grip with crisp checkering and one score on the right side. Action works well. Bore is fair with some pitting. 800 - 1,250
2640 - (A) FINE PAIR OF EXHIBITION QUALITY FLOBERT PISTOLS BY LEPAGE FRERES (1857-1868). Manufacturer: Lapage Model: Flobert Serial No. (BOTH) NSN Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .22 RF Barrel Length: (BOTH) 9” FFL Status: Antique
Chiseled signature on top flat “LEPAGE FRERES A PARIS 12 RUE D’ENGHIEN”. Blued 9” octagonal barrels, finely engraved with vine and ivy in imitation of silver. Barrel address etched and chiseled. Flobert style hammers finely relief engraved en suite with barrel address. Hammer spurs checkered and engraved with a shield. Tangs deeply engraved with scrolls en suite with trigger guard and buttcaps. Ebony halfstocks fluted at butt and finely engraved at forend. CONDITION: Barrels retains much of their original bright blue finish. Trigger guard and buttcap retain some original bright polish. Ebony stocks rate excellent with only minor marks. Bores are excellent. A lovely pair of Flobert pistols. 3,000 - 5,000
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2641 - (A) SCARCE AND VERY ATTRACTIVE FRENCH PALM PISTOL KNOWN AS LE MERVEILLEUX. Manufacturer: Le Merveilleux Model: Palm Pistol Serial No. 86 Caliber/Bore: 6.5mm Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4” FFL Status: Antique A good example of this scarce and desirable pistol with frame lightly engraved with vine leaves and scrolls. Checkered gutta percha grips. Ring attachment to pull-down magazine. CONDITION: Barrel retains considerable original blue finish. Engraved frame retains some original bright nickel. Spring on right side of frame retains nearly all of its bright nitre blue. Magazine spring is tight. Gutta percha grips appear almost as new. Barrel with Liege proof. Action is crisp. Bore has visible rifling with some pitting. One of the more interesting oddity squeezer pistol, a Merveilleux is a must for a collector of oddities. 800 - 1,250 2642 - (A) GOOD CASED LEFAUCHEUX SIX SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER WITH FOLDING BAYONET CIRCA 1860. Manufacturer: Lefachaux Model: Pinfire Caliber/Bore: 9mm Pinfire Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique A great little French pinfire with 4” barrel and 3-3/4” spear point folding bayonet. Most of these bayonet pinfires are not original, this one is 100% genuine. The bayonet is properly attached and has an elaborate mechanism and spring for folding flat against the left side of barrel. The octagonal barrel with high raised steel foresight and “(star) S” proof on right barrel flat. Push-through ramrod on right side. Engine turned hammer with knurled thumbpiece. Finely checkered flared exotic wood grips. Trigger engine turned en suite with hammer. Lanyard ring at butt. Cased in its original green felt lined case with bullet mold, turnscrew, and ramrod. CONDITION: Bright polish metal. Grips are excellent. Bayonet is bright and crisp. Excellent bore. Action is crisp and works properly. Case with some minor fading to green lining, but overall would rate excellent. 2,000 - 3,000
2643 - (A) VERY RARE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE BABY LEMAT PINFIRE REVOLVER WITH BARREL EXTENSION. Manufacturer: LeMat Model: Pinfire Serial No. 3165 Caliber/Bore: (Rifled) 9mm (Shotgun) .45 Caliber Barrel Length: 5 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique The 3-1/2” threaded octagonal barrel, boldly stamped on right flat “COLL A. LE. MAT BRTE”. With the extension, the barrel measures 5-1/2” with brass pin foresights. Classic LeMat nine shot cylinder with shotgun barrel underneath. LeMat hammer with pivoting striker for percussion shotgun barrel. Frame with engraved hammer screw, unadorned, as is iron trigger guard. Steel buttcap with lanyard loop. Checkered walnut grips of typical LeMat style. Overall 11-3/4”. CONDITION: Barrel and extension with remains of period reblue. Cylinder retains much of period reblue. Frame mostly very crisp, grey metal with some original remnants of color case hardening. Buttcap with traces of original color case hardening. Grips generally good with some wear to checkering. Barrel itself is rifled, barrel extension is smoothbore. Shotgun barrel rates good plus. Rifle barrel appears to be 9mm. This is an extremely rare revolver and particularly attractive, as it has the same form as the Confederate associated Baby LeMats. 6,000 - 9,000 784
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2644 - (A) CASED LOEWE C93 BORCHARDT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SHOULDER STOCK. Manufacturer: Loewe Model: C93 Borchardt Serial No. 500 Caliber/Bore: 7.63 Borchardt Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? FFL Status: Antique Manufactured by Waffenfabrik Loewe in Berlin, Germany. The System Borchardt C93 pistol was one of the first successful magazine fed semi-automatic pistols sold commercially. It was also the first semi-automatic pistol to be tested by the U.S. Military. BUG proofed on the left side of barrel. BU proofed of left side of receiver. D.R.P. No. 75837 on center toggle link. Waffenfabrik Loewe Berlin over the chamber. Serial number on trigger, stock lug, and at the magazine well on the frame. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 90% of the original high polish rust blue finish with a few spots of freckling scattered across the gun. This gun shows just a few handling and storage marks. Finely checkered wood grips with a distinctive boarder. Matching eight round detachable magazine, and two non-matching numbered magazines. One is number 645 the other is numbered 674. Fair bore with just a hint of frosting. Comes with a non-matching numbered wood stock that is number 524. Cheek piece is non-matching numbered 824. Incomplete wood magazine cleaning kit. Comes in an original leather covered Borchardt case with the original green felt lining. Leather carry handle is missing. A very high condition and desirable gun in an original case. 15,000 - 20,000
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2645 - (A) MARTIALLY MARKED REMINGTON MODEL 1871 ARMY ROLLING BLOCK PISTOL. Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1871 Serial No. 2652 Caliber/Bore: .50 CF Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique
This pistol is featured on page 198 of “Remington Rolling Block Pistols” by Jerry Landskron and is from his personal collection. The photograph in the book shows this pistol as well as the rare 7-line patent date. Caliber .50 CF. Blue and color case hardened with 8” round barrel, pinched blade front sight with sight notch in top edge of breechblock. Breechblock is straw finished and hammer is straw colored. Frame, trigger guard and grip frame are color case hardened. Trigger is fire blue with hammer & breech block pins straw colored. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with one piece grip and tiny forearm. Serial number is found on left side of backstrap, under the grip, along with the assembly number “2678”, which is also found on left side of front & back straps, under the grip, and inside the front strap channel of the grip. Left side of grip has the crisp cartouche “CRS” and left side of frame has the inspector initials “P” & “S”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were a total of 6,000 of these pistols produced in the period 1872-1888, of which 5,000 were purchased by the U.S. government. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, barrel retains 95-96% strong original blue with some dulling from handling, light muzzle edge wear, a couple of minor nicks and some minor flaking. Frame, trigger guard and backstrap retain virtually all of their strong, bright case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas. Breech block retains about all of its bright finish and hammer & frame pins retain most of their original straw colors. Wood is sound with handling and storage nicks, dings & scratches, and some light hammer marks on butt, overall retains most of its original oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. A museum marking in white paint is found on front strap and can easily be removed. 4,000 - 6,000
2646 - (A) CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON OVER UNDER-DERINGER. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Deringer Serial No. 5678 Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Antique Nickel finished with 3” superimposed barrel cluster. Mounted with vibrant two piece mother of pearl grips with brass escutcheons. Chambered for the .41 rimfire cartridge. Engraved in the typical Remington style of wide scrolls with modest dot punch back ground. Serial numbered under the left grip and upon the bottom of the lower barrel. Housed in a possible period case with burgundy wool lining and complete with a box of Remington Green label .41 rimfire ammunition that is plastic wrapped for preservation. CONDITION: Very good with over 60% factory applied nickel finish remaining. The address and markings are very clear and legible with the two line Remington address on top rib with the last patent date of 18765. Bores have a little roughness but have sharp rifling. Grips are very good. The hinge is solid with no evidence of ever having been cracked, modified or repaired. This is a nice honest Factory engraved pistol. 2,000 - 3,500
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2647 - (A) REMINGTON RIDER MAGAZINE PISTOL. Manufacturer: Remington Model: Rider Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimfire Extra Short Barrel Length: 3” FFL Status: Antique Produced from 1871-1888, less than 15,000 of these pistols were manufactured. The Joseph Rider invention is one of the most unusual of the 19th century pocket pistols and one of the first cartridge pistols to use a tubular magazine. Barrel stamped “E. Remington and Sons, Ilion, N.Y. / Riders Patent August 16th, 1871”. Fire blue on back of hammer and fitted with two piece ivory grips. CONDITION: One would be hard pressed to find a finer example. It retains 99% of its original factory nickel finish. Bore is near mint. It is possible that this pistol has never been fired. Backstrap screw is slightly marred. Removal of the grip panel reveals the hammer block, which the screw holds in place, is all original. It might have fallen out at one time when the grip panel was removed and was simply tightened with the wrong screwdriver. It would be an easy job to true the slot. Gun is in fine working order. One of the better examples you will come across. 1,000 - 1,500
2648 - (A) VERY FINE CASED FLOBERT PISTOL WITH GOLD AND SILVER INLAY BY HYACINTHE TOUREY (1842-1872) ONE OF BELGIUM’S FINEST MAKERS. Manufacturer: Tourey A Liege Model: Single Shot Caliber/Bore: .22 Barrel Length: 9” FFL Status: Antique This pistol of exhibition quality with sculpted hexagonal muzzle and hexagonal breech, inlaid with silver strapwork signed in gold “Tourey a Liege”. Hammer engraved on back. Trigger guard and butt engraved en suite. The ebony halfstock carved and fluted at forend and butt. Pistol overall is 15”. Ebony veneered cased with lid, inlaid with strapwork, escutcheon with initials “CC”. Case lined in red velvet with gold Tourey address in lid. Ivory mounted accessories include capbox, ramrod, and turnscrew. CONDITION: Pistol is preserved in superb, pristine condition throughout retaining nearly 100% of its original bluing. Ebony stock with virtually no damage, only a few minor marks. Bore is mint. Case lining is near mint, minor damage to front of case where it has been pried open sometime in the past. Otherwise, a magnificent set with vertical lid and one of the finest Flobert pistols we have seen. 2,000 - 3,000
2649 - (A) CAUCASIAN MIQUELET COSSACK PISTOL. Manufacturer: Caucasian Features a tapered round watered barrel with chiseled Eastern designs near the breech. The miquelet lock Model: Miquelet features a sunken cartouche with unknown makers mark. The fruitwood stock is overlaid with floral motif Caliber/Bore: .61 Smoothbore engraved paktong. Steel ball trigger. CONDITION: Good. Barrel retains a grey patina and show some Barrel Length: 12” wear and minor spotting. Lock functions well and has a grey patina. Rear capucine may be a replacement and center capucine is absent. Stock shows a repair on forend and some scattered marks from use. Silver overlays show some wear and minor denting. 1,500 - 3,000
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2650 - LOT OF 3: ORIGINAL SET OF FACTORY DRAWINGS FOR R.J. GATLING’S FAMOUS GATLING GUN. Lot consists of: Item (A) Sheet No. 1, stamped at bottom right “Drawn by W.O. Gronen 1867”. Large stamp on left “R.J. Gatling’s BATTERY GUN. Calibre 1 Inch”. Drawings measures 38” x 24-1/2”. Framed to 45” x 28”. Item (B) Unframed Sheet No. 2 with five drawings; two of cartridges and three cutaways. Item (C) Unframed Sheet No. 3 with one cutaway picture of the breech and a second marred image. CONDITION: Item (A) Light wrinkles and some overall toning with slight dark toning, but still excellent and gives a full side view of the complete Gatling Gun. Item (B) Damage to the lower left and upper right corners. Still complete with no pieces missing. Obvious creases and some darker areas of toning scattered about. Item (C) Rough condition showing water staining on over three-quarters of the print. Complete with no pieces missing. Water staining has obscured figure 2. The Gatling Gun was invented by Richard J. Gatling during the American Civil War. It is a machine gun that consists of multiple barrels revolving around a central access, capable of firing at a rapid rate by use of a hand crack that rotates the barrels. It was first used by General Benjamin F. Butler of the Union Army at the Siege of Petersburg, Virginia, 1864-1865. Any original period ephemera dealing with the Gatling Gun is virtually non-existent. It you collect or have one of these weapons, this set of drawings is probably unique in survival, or even it you’re interested in early Civil War weaponry these would look great in your gun room. A unique, never to be duplicated find. 3,000 - 4,000
2651 - A RARE CIVIL WAR CARTE DE VISITE OF CORPORAL PHILO G. TUTTLE This is an original CDV of California Volunter Philo G. Tuttle. Tuttle was one of 73 men who were members of the only Civil War Unit raised in Mendocino County, California. They were Company E of the California Mountaineer Battalion. This is the only known image of that battalion and proves that they were a regular infantry unit and issued frock coats. Philo enlisted as a Corporal in Company E June 9th, 1863. They were raised for service against the Indians in Humboldt County. They spent the entire Civil War out West, fighting hostile Indians. The back of the photo is signed by Tuttle to his uncle. CONDITION: CDV is in excellent condition and comes with documentation and history about Tuttle and his unit. 1,000 - 1,500
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2652 - LOT OF 15 WOODEN CRATES WITH TOTAL OF 11,400 ROUNDS OF ROMANIAN BERDAN PRIMED CORROSIVE 8MM MAUSER AMMUNITION. 15 sealed wooden crates containing 11,400 rounds of Romanian steel case 8mm ball ammunition. Crates are marked “7.92 LPS / MD 71 / 760 BUC”. Each crate contains two sealed “spam cans” of 380 rounds each. This cataloger has fired ammunition taken from similarly marked crates and found this ammunition to be sure-fire, running well out of Maxim machine guns as well as several other German belt-fed guns. However this ammunition is offered at auction “AS IS” with no warranty whatsoever, and under the condition that this ammunition is sold as collector’s ammo only. With strong notice that since Morphy’s has no control whatsoever over what happens to or with ammunition once it leaves our possession, we cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever. NO return under any circumstances. Buyer assumes all responsibility upon taking possession. See catalog terms regarding ammunition. 3,000 - 5,000
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2653 - J. UNERTL USMC SNIPER RIFLE SCOPE. Serial No. 1514 Offered is a near mint Unertl 8 power 3/4” tube target scope. It is stamped USMC-Sniper and serial numbered 1514. Has the blued finish with black Unertl mounts. These scopes were used by the United States Marine Corps on sniper model 1903s and Winchester Model 70s. Scope measures 24” in length. CONDITION: This example retains 98%+ of the original factory blue finish. Accompanied by both of the metal lens covers. Has standard crosshair reticle. Brilliant optics. If you have an original US Marine Corps sniper rifle that has lost its scope, this beauty will greatly increase the value of your firearm. 3,000 - 5,000
2654 - HIGHLY DESIRABLE FORMER MILITARY NEW OLD STOCK LITTON AIM-1D/DLR LASER AIMING LIGHT. Serial No. 3968 Exceptional condition Litton Military AIM-1D/DLR laser aiming light in original case complete with original operators manual and Serv-air, Inc packing list dated February 1991. Push button cable and hex head wrench also included in this kit. This laser light was designed for operation so that the user could wear night vision goggles and still effectively aim and fire their weapon. It will fit any weapon from handguns to crew-served weapons, rifles, shotguns, and machine guns. This unit was designed to be operated at variable light intensities, either locally or through a remotecontrolled cable. Included with this lot are two original military mounting bracket assemblies shown pictured. The mounts are for the .30/.50 cal machine guns. No serial numbers except for one of the brackets, which is 5855-01-046-7272. This highly desirable laser aiming light takes common AA batteries and, according to consignor, is new except for when he opened it and tested it. It works! Included is a photocopy of a DRMO property identification and tag provided by the consignor, as well as a photocopy of in illustrated specification sheet. The dimensions of the unit are 92 x 57 x 40 mm and it take two 1.5v DC AA batteries. Sure is great to find something like this which takes batteries which are so readily available. A great find!! 2,500 - 3,500
2655 - ORIGINAL COLT DRAGOON DETACHABLE STOCK. Serial No. 6870 Offered is an extremely scarce, original, detachable shoulder stock that can be fitted to any Colt Model Dragoon. Matching serial number on buttplate and lower tang. Old “1888” museum tag on top of comb. CONDITION: Walnut stock has numerous typical bumps and bruises, but is not cracked. Metal appears to have had some finish wiped on at one time; that could easily be removed. Very rare attachment and quite desirable. 2,000 - 4,000
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2656 - TURN OF THE CENTURY FRAZIER 3 - 3/4” COMBINATION MONEY BELT WITH EARLY JOCKSTRAP HOLSTER. Robert Thompson Razier moved to Pueblo, Colorado in 1880, opening what was to become one of the most famous leather shops in the Colorado territory. He formed a partnership with S.C. Gallupin 1892 that lasted till 1898. By 1917, the Frazier Saddlery was the largest producer of stock saddles in the U.S. This is an early marked combination money belt and built for both revolver and rifle cartridges. There are four rows of 10 cartridge loops for the .44/.45 caliber and 12 loops for ammo for any Winchester Model 1893 or Model 1894 cartridges from the .25-35 to the .38-55. Another desirable feature of this belt is its 3 - 3/4” width, which is both scarce and desirable. Has the original billet which is stamped R.T. Frazier Pueblo Colorado. Belt measures 42” from billet to buckle. This is an extremely rare 52 cartridge belt, possibly a one-of-a-kind special order. Throat on the holster has been trimmed to allow for a faster draw. Appears to be a period modification. CONDITION: No signs that the belt has ever been repaired or adjusted and all of the cartridge loops are intact and not broken through. Stitching across the top has come undone but is unnoticeable as displayed and easily repaired by any competent leather shop. The holster is referred to as a jockstrap style, originally made famous by Henry Nordhaus of Demming, New Mexico, in the 1890s and copied by numerous makers through the 1930s and 1940s. This example has no maker marks. The stitching has come loose on the body of the holster. The jockstrap face is hand tooled in a floral design. Holster fits a 4 - 3/4” Single Action Army or Bisley. All leather is the thick saddle type, not the inexpensive mail order. Beautiful early turn of the century display piece for the Colt or leather collector. 1,500 - 2,500 2657 - HIGH CONDITION 1906 COMMERCIAL LUGER HOLSTER WITH TOOLS AND MAGAZINE. Extremely rare and highly collectible commercial holster for a 4-3/4” barreled Luger. These are the hardest of all leather Luger holsters to find. Russet brown hard-shell holster with the following tools. Pin punch, commercial loading tool, steel looped cleaning rod and a nickel wood bottom magazine. CONDITION: The stitching is tight and serviceable. There is no crazing at all. Finely leather covered buckle. There are no maker’s marks on this holster. A great addition to any Luger collection. 1,500 - 2,000
2658 - MATCHED R.T. FRAZIER MARKED COMBINATION CARTRIDGE BELT AND DOUBLE LOOP HOLSTER. Robert Thompson Razier moved to Pueblo, Colorado in 1880, opening what was to become one of the most famous leather shops in the Colorado territory. He formed a partnership with S.C. Gallupin 1892 that lasted till 1898. By 1917, the Frazier Saddlery was the largest producer of stock saddles in the U.S. This matching set includes a .44/.45 caliber combination cartridge money belt 2 - 5/8” wide. Has a nickel plated California clip point buckle. The billet is maker stamped. Billet has never been moved and measures 42” from buckle to billet. Holster is a flat top, leather woven, double loop, half flap, maker marked on top loop. Made for a 5 - 1/2” Colt Single Action Army but will also hold a 4 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Rig is in excellent all original condition, stitching intact. None of the cartridge loops have broken through. Extremely handsome, all original, matching rig dating to the first part of the 20th century. Fitted for the Colt Single Action. 1,500 - 2,000
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2659 - RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1875 “GOLDEN TOOL” RELOADING TOOL WITH ORIGINAL BOX. The Model 1875 “Golden Reloading Tool” from Winchester is one of the unicorns of collecting. Most collectors, including myself, have never owned one of these rare tools, much less an example in its proper box with label. Marked 44 W.C.F on side of hinge with “PAT OCT,20 1874” on bottom of hinge. Cast iron construction with provisions for decapping, capping, and seating a fresh bullet. This tool was offered for the new Winchester Model 1873 chambered for the new .44 Winchester Center Fire cartridges. Early repeaters, like the Henry Rifle and the Model 1866 Winchester, were chambered in .44 Rimfire. The technology of these lever action rifles gave an individual unprecedented firepower compared to a single shot muzzle loader. However, the fault with this new technology was in the rimfire ammunition casings which were completely useless once fired. Out on the frontier, you couldn’t reload the spent rimfire ammuntion, the nearest town with a hardware store might be hundreds of miles away, and if you ran out of ammunition, you were pretty much doomed in the wrong situation. This is one of the many reasons why Winchester introduced the Model 1873 with a new type of powerful fixed ammunition called the 44 W.C.F. It had a central primer which could be removed and replaced with a new one...add some powder and a fresh bullet and...you and your rifle were back in business. The survival rate of these tools is obviously very low, as only pictures are most often seen, and rarely is one seen in person. This example has the early 1875 decapping pin with square cuts on the side of the decapper as opposed to the later round cuts on the later 1882 variation. The tool is housed in the original 1875 box with complete label. The end of the box has 75% of the .44 Winchester label remaining. The corners are fully intact but have been repaired at some earlier time by some unknown conservator. CONDITION: Very fine as the tool retains over 85% of the original gold tone paint with slight losses from storage. The mechanism works properly and shows no indication of cleaning or restoration. The decapper is very good with a slight amount of corrosion around the retaining screw. The box is superb with wonderful labels. Slight surface wear from ages and slight soiling from storage. Evidence of prior corner repairs internally as noted. Truly one of the ultimate rarities in the Winchester collecting field. 1,000 - 1,500
2660 - AN ELABORATE MARQUETRY INLAID WALNUT CASE FOR A FRENCH PERCUSSION SHOTGUN CIRCA 1840. No accessories present. CONDITION: Box is in overall good condition with spurious escutcheon attributing box Napoleon. 1,000 - 1,500
2661 - VERY FINE AND DESIRABLE HOFBAUER HECKER & KOCH MP5K OPERATIONAL BRIEFCASE. Exceptional Heckler and Koch “covert operations” tactical briefcase with one 25 round original MP5 magazine clipped to the inside top. Specially designed and manufactured to accept the loaded H&K MP5. The barrel of the gun fits into a socket in the side of the case with a very positive clamp arrangement to maintain the gun steady in the case. Once so employed, the machine gun can be fired by sliding the safety catch on the handle and depressing the trigger in the handle. There is a metal brass deflector integral to the case. Manufactured of impact resistant composite material, this is a very durable case indeed. CONDITION: Extremely fine to near excellent. Appears to have been used for live fire at some point but very clean inside with some scuffing. Metal parts have some brassing to gray patina at the high edges. A very neat accessory for your MP5 machine gun! 500 - 1,000
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2662 - DESIRABLE MINTY HECKLER & KOCH .22 CONVERSION KIT IN ORIGINAL BOX. Serial No. M1005 Very desirable Heckler & Koch .22 caliber conversion kit serial numbered 1005, dated “9/77”, with bolt assembly, barrel insert, and two magazines. These are in their original green wooden box. CONDITION: Near excellent lusterous blue finish. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. Just what you need for your H&K MP5 or Model 94! 500 - 1,000
2663 - LOT OF UNITED STATES SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL FRAMED DRAWING AND EPHEMERA. Lot consists of: Item (A) Original framed pen and ink drawing of the United States Arsenal, Springfield, Massachusetts; viewed from the north, from the sketchbook of Lieutenant Colonel James Gilchrist Benton, Commanding Officer 1866 - 1881. Benton is a listed American artist who actively sketched and painted throughout his career. While stationed at the San Antonio Ordnance Depot in Texas from 1849-1852, he sketched Spanish missions, Texas battlefields, and other Texas subjects. Many of these sketches were used by New Orleans painter Charles Smith in his painting entitled “Moving Panorama of Texas and California.” Benton’s sketches survive in the collection of the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a meticulous draftsman as well. This drawing was taken amongst the loose sheets of its original folder labelled with Benton’s name and rank from the stock of the late antiquarian Rockwell Gardner. Drawing measures 22” x 10-1/2”. Professionally framed to 29” x 18”. Benton graduated from West point in 1842 and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant of Ordnance; he was an instructor at West Point in 1857, and in 1861 he was assistant to the Chief of Ordnance. In 1863 he was ordered to the command of Washington Arsenal, and promoted to Colonel in 1865. The Springfield rifle Models 1866, 1868, 1873 and 1879 were made under his direction. He was in command of the National Army of Springfield in 1866 until his death in 1881. He published numerous Ordnance instruction manuals. It is a fabulous drawing in excellent condition but does have some light centerfolds. Item (B) Small book titled “Marco Paul’s Travels and Adventures and the Pursuit of Knowledge”, Springfield Armory, published in 1845. Item (C) Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, July 1852, Volume V “The Armory at Springfield”. Item (D) “The National Armories: A Review” booklet, 1852, published by Springfield Armory. Item (E) Booklet dated 1820. Item (F) Printed letter from the secretary of war. Item (G) Loose booklet “The National Armories to the Honorable George T. Davis, Member of Congress, From Massachusetts, replying to his speech in the House of Representatives on the 3rd and 11th of January, 1853 on the question of changing the superintendent of the Armories from military to civil”. Item (H) Book, sans cover, dated 1854 with regards to the superintendents of National Armories. Item (I) Hard cover book titled “Manufacturers at National Armory 1872-1877”. 75 pages of costs of manufacture. Some water stains at bottom. 1,800 - 2,500 792
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2664 - LOT OF 2: TWO RARE BOOKS ON KENTUCKY RIFLES, “THE KENTUCKY RIFLE” BY DILLIN AND “THOUGHTS ON THE KENTUCKY RIFLE IN ITS GOLDEN AGE” BY KINDIG. The lot consists of: two of the most important reference books for Kentucky long rifles. Both are must-have books for any Kentucky rifle enthusiast or collector. Item (A) is a signed, first edition printed in 1924 of “The Kentucky Rifle” by John G. W. Dillin. The book is signed on the page opposite the dedication by Dillin himself. CONDITION: The book is in good condition, but has no dust cover, and some minor scuffing and staining to cover. The first few pages show some staining and spotting due to mold or moisture. Otherwise, the book is in very good condition. (B) Rare numbered edition of “Thoughts On The Kentucky Rifle In Its Golden Age” by Joe Kindig, Jr. This 1960 edition features a leather spine and a cardboard dust cover. The front has a label stating that this is number 24 of the deluxe limited edition of 200 books. The book is signed by several famous collectors and authors of Kentucky rifles, including Joe Kindig, Jr., Henry J. Kauffman, Carl J. Pippert, John E. Groome, S. E. Dyke, and others. This book features many colored pages with photographs in full-color, rather than black and white, as the standard edition has. The eight dignitaries that were primarily responsible for the assembly of this book have all signed it. Also included is “The Saga Magazine for Men,” the April 1962 Edition, in which there is a five page story of Joe Kindig Jr. titled “The King of the Kentucky Rifle,” where he shares his story and attraction to these rifles. There is also a handwritten letter on his letterhead to a collector in Buffalo, NY in April of 1963 discussing a particular Kentucky rifle. Last is a full-page article from the Sunday news dated October 23rd, 1960, which discusses Joe Kindig Jr. and Henry J. Kauffman and their recently published books on the Kentucky Rifle. CONDITION: The Kindig book is considered the Bible of Kentucky rifle books and this copy is in excellent condition, with only minor losses to the cardboard book holder. Otherwise, the book itself is nearly as-new. 300 - 500
2665 - LOT OF 2: TWO RARE COPIES OF GEORGE SHUMWAY’S “RIFLES OF COLONIAL AMERICA”, VOLUMES I & II IN CASE. This is one set of the 200 cased deluxe editions of volumes I & II that were made. Each has a leather bound spine and a dust cover. Each volume is signed by the author and this set is numbered 196 of 200. CONDITION: They are in excellent condition with only some mold spotting on the edges of the pages and some minor staining to the dust cover of volume II. 250 - 450
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2666 - LOT OF 36: HUGE LOT OF CUSTER RELATED BOOKS. Lot consists of a huge library of material dealing with General Custer. Most are vintage. The following are all hardbounds with dust jackets: “Son of the Morning Star” by Connell, 1st edition, 1984. “The Custer Fight” by Reusswig, 1st edition, 1967. “In The Valley Of The Little Big Horn” by Cain, 2nd edition, 1975. “Custer’s Last Stand” by Reynolds, 1951, 13th printing. “Custer Myth” by Graham, 1963. “Custer’s Prelude to Glory” by Krause & Olson, 1st printing, 1974. “Campaigns of General Custer” by Walker, 1966 reprint of 1881 book. “General Custer’s Libby” by Frost, 1st edition, 1976. “The Custer Album” by Frost, 1984 edition of 1964 book. “Keep The Last Bullet For Yourself” by Marquis, 1976, 1st edition. “With Custer On Little Big Horn” by Greg Martin, 1st edition, 1996. “They Died With Custer”, 1998, Oklahoma Press. “Custer’s Last Campaign” by Gray, 1991, 1st edition. “The Court Martial of George Armstrong Custer” by Jones, 1976, 1st edition. “Custer and ‘76” by Camp, 1976, 1st edition. “Crazy Horse and Custer” by Ambrose, 1975, 1st edition. “Bugles, Banners, and War Bonnets” by Reedstrom, 1977, 1st edition. “Archaeological Perspectives On The Battle Of Little Big Horn”, 1989, Oklahoma Press. “The Story of Little Big Horn” by Graham, 1959, fifth printing. “Cyclorama of General Custer’s Last Battle” by Donnelle, 1966. “Favor The Bold” by Kinsley, 1968, 1st edition. “The Battle of the Little Big Horn” by Sandoz, 1966, 1st edition. The following six are hardcovers sans dust jackets: “Curse Not His Curls” by Ege, 1974, 1st edition. “Troopers With Custer” by Brininstool, reprint of a 1925 book. “Indian Campaigns” by King, one of 250 autographed copies. “Diaries of the Little Big Horn” by Koury, 1970, second edition. “Small Arms and Ammunition in the Unitted States Service” by Lewis 1960 reprint. “Custer’s Last” by Russell. The following books are soft covers: “Custer’s Luck” by Stewart. “Custer’s Fall” by Miller. “Litte Big Horn 1876” by Chandler. “Custer Battlefield” souvenir book. “Actions with Indians: January 15, 1857 to January 1891” Old Army Press. “Archaeological Insights into the Custer Battle: An Assessment of the 1984 Field Season” by Scott & Fox. “The Last Stand” by Philbrick. “After the Little Bighorn” by Ege. “Custer High Spots” by Luther. “Boots and Saddles At the Little Bighorn” by Hutchins. “Horse Equipments and Cavalry Accouterments” copy. We are offering this lot as a great companion piece to the Custer Era Carbine. 200 - 300
2667 - COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CUT-AWAY REVOLVER (1967). This is a second generation standard blue and case hardened revolver that has each operating section cut away to show the internal workings of a Colt Single Action Army revolver. There is no doubt this has definitely been machine done by a master machinist, but would require a factory letter to determine if done at Colt’s factory, so we are selling purely as a professionally milled cut-away. CONDITION: Some thinning on rear strap and some high points, along with drag line. 2,500 - 5,000
2668 - CHINESE MAUSER C96 BROOMHANDLE CUTAWAY PISTOL. Standard Chinese detachable magazine Mauser with Chinese hànzì legends on right side. Retains original walnut right grip panel. Nitre blue rear sight leaf and adjustment as well as nitre blue trigger. Left side of gun has been completely cut away, which includes the barrel, with dummy fixed cartridges showing all the internal workings of the Model C96 Broomhandle Mauser. CONDITION: Right side of gun retains 98% reapplied blued finish. All nitre blue parts remain at 98%. An incredibly interesting non-shootable display piece for the Mauser collector. All internals are in near new condition 1,000 - 1,500
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